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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING CITY COUNCIL LITTLE CANADA, MINNESOTA SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a special meeting of the City Council of Little Canada, Minnesota was convened on the 22nd day of September, 2021 in the Council Chambers of the City Center located at 515 Little Canada Road in said City. Mayor John Keis called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. and the following members of the City Council were present at roll call: CITY COUNCIL: Mayor Keis, Council Members McGraw, Fischer, Torkelson and Miller. Absent: None. ALSO PRESENT: City Administrator Chris Heineman, Public Works Director Bill Dircks, Finance Director Brenda Malinowski and City Clerk/HR Manager Heidi Heller. MINUTES Torkelson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2021-9-103 — APPROVING THE MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 WORKSHOP AND THE SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 REGULAR MEETINGS AS SUBMITTED The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Miller. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution adopted. ANNOUNCEMENTS None. PUBLIC COMMENTS Karen Ryan, 2570 McMenemy Street, stated that she has a large house and a large lot, and is thinking about her future and where she will live. She noted that she was happy to hear about the zoning code updates, and is very interested in the consideration of accessory dwelling units. Jill Winegar, 707 Labore Road, stated that she also has a larger lot and is looking at how she could divide her property in order to continue to remain in Little Canada. PRESENTATION — SENATOR JASON ISAACSON Jason Isaacson, stated that he anticipates a large bonding bill coming up, and asked if the Council had any issues or bonding needs that they want him to help with. He expects there to be a lot of discussion in order to move a bill forward, but feels one will get passed. He stated that the Legislature has about $250 million to divide up for front line workers, but there has not been consensus so far on how to do that.