Ramsey Roundup: Library Board Tackles Union Contract; Council Set to Vote on $15M Fire Station Bond
Library Board Considers Union Contract, Hires Two Part-Time Staff
The Ramsey Free Public Library Board of Trustees held an emergency meeting July 14 to vote on a union contract and the annual audit. Consent resolutions included hiring Robyn Fuest as a part-time library assistant and Emmy Raisch as a part-time library page. The board also planned to enter closed session to discuss the library director's 2026 compensation. Minutes from this meeting have not yet been published, so outcomes are not yet confirmed.
Zoning Board Weighs Court-Ordered Approval, Summit Ave Variance
The Zoning Board of Adjustment met July 15 to consider a court order dated February 18, 2025, requesting approval of a request by James Convery for 411 Shadyside Road. The board also held a public hearing on a variance request by Justine and Michael Nero for 207 Summit Ave, seeking to reduce the required accessory-structure minimum from 20 ft to 10.8 ft. The board was also scheduled to approve minutes from its May 20, 2026 meeting. No new or old business items were listed. Minutes have not yet been published.
Pool Commission Reviews $900K in 2026 Registration Payments
The Pool Commission met July 15 to hear the Pool Manager's report, which included registration payment totals of $900,000 for 2026. The commission also received reports from the Chairman, the Council Liaison, and updates from the Activities, Bylaws, Swim Team, and Facilities sub-committees. Time was set aside for unfinished and new business. Minutes are not yet available.
Shade Tree Commission Reviews Removal at 49 New England Dr
The Shade Tree Commission met July 16 to review a tree removal application for 49 New England Dr (Block 5002, Lot 11.02). The agenda also included review of tree removal permit application violations, Ramsey Shade Tree Work Orders 3 and 4 for 2026, DPW Tree Work 3 for 2026, County Tree Work 1 for 2026, and discussion of Spring Plantings for 2027. Minutes have not yet been published.
Coming Up
Planning Board — July 21: Public hearing on a site-plan, subdivision, and soil-movement application from Puleo Construction LLC for 290 Airmount Avenue (Block 4401, Lot 27). The board will also review site-plan waiver requests from Chateau Health & Aesthetics LLC, Pink Art 123 Inc., Nordstrom Inc., Flow State Jiu Jitsu LLC, Verlinden Handyman Services LLC, and Mainspring Chiropractic Inc. No ordinances or resolutions are scheduled for adoption.
Mayor & Council — July 22: The council will consider Bond Ordinance 16-2026 for $15,050,000 to fund a new Fire Department/Rescue Squad Station Complex — the largest dollar item on any current agenda. Also scheduled: Resolution 146-2026 for a $28,990.72 Community Based Deer Management Grant, Resolution 153-2026 for a $240,383.00 overhead doors contract, final consideration of Ordinances 14-2026 (Police Regulations) and 15-2026 (Compensation), and a public hearing on Ordinance 17-2026 establishing a Local Supplemental Violations Bureau.
*Note: All recent meetings listed above were agenda-only; minutes have not yet been published. Outcomes of votes and discussions are not yet confirmed in the public record.*