## City of Ramsey ## Agenda ## City Council Work Session Tuesday, June 23, 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.Consider Accepting the Donation of a Community Art Plan ## 2.Consider the Holiday Market Feasibility Study ## 3.Discussion Regarding Union Contract Negotiations (Discussion Closed to the Public) ## 4.Discuss Council Member Compensation ## 5.Waterfront Park Security Cameras 3.Topics for Future Discussion ## 1.Review Future Topics/Calendar 4.Mayor/Council/Staff Input 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: 06/23/2026 ## Primary Strategic Plan Initiative: Strengthen and enhance our identity, brand and image. ## Information ## Title: ## Consider Accepting the Donation of a Community Art Plan ## Purpose/Background: ## Purpose: The purpose of this case is to consider the acceptance of the donation of a 'Community Art Resource', by the Ramsey Community Foundation to the City of Ramsey. This opportunity was routed through the Park & Recreation Commission, (leading to this recommendation to City Council), as in many cities the Commission is often also the advisory body of citizens providing input on both matters of the public realm and public art and 'culture', in addition to community programming. ## Background (excerpt from the Executive Summary): ## Executive Summary ## Art for All Ages Art can transform public spaces, turning everyday sites into experiences of wonder, and sparking a unique sense of connection between people and place. Creative amenities bolster a sense of pride for residents, attract visitors with a promise of new and joyful encounters, increased feelings of safety, and genuinely create a sense of place. In addition to these many social benefits, art in public places helps communities achieve economic goals, from increased foot traffic by local businesses, to further investment in business development in areas that feature creative amenities. Many studies conclude investments in community art return benefits such as environments more conducive to business development, increased property values, and growth in cultural tourism. Further, when local community members are engaged in decision making about community arts plans, residents feel empowered to create a place they love, fostering deeper civic engagement. With these goals in mind, the Ramsey Community Art Resource aims to inspire a breadth of community leaders with examples of art in public places that achieve these goals. The ide…