--- ## author: Aaron Rosenthal date: D:20260713123329-05'00' --- ## City of Ramsey ## Agenda ## City Council Work Session Tuesday, July 28, 2026 5:30 pm ## Lake Itasca Room, 7550 Sunwood Drive NW Remote Attendance available at www.cityoframsey.com/meetings. Those joining remotely and requesting to speak are asked to use a webcam when speaking. 1.Call to Order 2.Topics for Discussion ## 1.Quarterly Update from Fire and Police Departments ## 2.Continued Review of Preliminary 2027 General Fund Budget/Levy ## 3.Wage Theft & Project Labor Requirements 4.Waterfront Park ## 5.Discussion Regarding Union Contract Negotiations (Discussion Closed to the Public) 3.Topics for Future Discussion ## 1.Review Future Topics/Calendar 4.Mayor/Council/Staff Input 1.Update on Outside Committees 5.Adjournment* *Note: the City Council may motion to recess this Work Session meeting and reconvene after the regular City Council meeting if items on the agenda are not completed. Our Mission: To work together to responsibly grow our community, and to provide quality, cost- effective, and efficient government services 2. 1. ## CC Work Session ## Meeting Date: 07/28/2026 ## Primary Strategic Plan Initiative: Enhance City’s communication through transparency and accountability. ## Information ## Title: ## Quarterly Update from Fire and Police Departments ## Purpose/Background: This case is informational to review the previous quarter of the calendar year related to Fire and Police activities, calls and any new trends.  A verbal update will be provided. ## Time Frame/Observations/Alternatives: 15 minutes ## Recommendation: Receive updates from both the Fire Chief and Chief of Police. ## Outcome/Action: No action requested. ## Attachments No file(s) attached. ## Form Review ## InboxReviewed ByDate ## Brian HagenBrian Hagen07/23/2026 03:10 PM ## Form Started By: Katie SchmidtStarted On: 07/21/2026 09:07 AM ## Final Approval Date: 07/23/2026 2. 2. ## CC Work Session ## Meeting Date: 07/28/2026 ## Primary Strategic Plan Initiative: Identify and implement operational efficiencies, cost savings and additional funding sources. ## Information ## Title: ## Continued Review of Preliminary 2027 General Fund Budget/Levy ## Purpose/Background: Continued review of the proposed 2027 General Fund Budget and respective tax levies. As of July 23, tax capacity numbers are not yet available from the County. Several items are attached for review: ## 1.  Tax Capacity Rate Calculation Estimate 2.  2027 Personnel Requests ## 3.  2027 Capital Equipment Requests ## 4.  2027 Requested General Fund Budget ## 5.  2027 Requested EDA Budget ## Notification: Other documents such as cash flows and summary of line item additions/removals will be presented at the council worksession or attached as time allows. ## Time Frame/Observations/Alternatives: 60 minutes or more ## Recommendation: Continued review of 2027 budget/levy. ## Outcome/Action: Continued review of 2027 budget/levy. ## Attac…