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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING CITY COUNCIL LITTLE CANADA, MINNESOTA DECEMBER 15, 2021 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a special meeting of the City Council of Little Canada, Minnesota was convened on the 15th day of December, 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, Miller and Torkelson. Absent: None. ALSO PRESENT: City Administrator Chris Heineman, Finance Director Brenda Malinowski, Parks & Rec/Community Services Director Bryce Shearen, Public Works Director Bill Dircks and City Clerk/HR Manager Heidi Heller. MINUTES McGraw introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOL UTION NO. 2 021-12-150 — APPR O VING THE MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 12021 WORKSHOP AND DECEMBER 1, 2021 REGULAR MEETINGS AS SUBMITTED The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Fischer. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution adopted. ANNOUNCEMENTS The Parks & Rec/Community Services Director stated that the Cookies with Santa event on Saturday, December 4 was very successful, and staff received great feedback from attendees. PRESENTATION Fire Chief Don Smiley and Assistant Fire Chief & Charitable Gambling Manager, Tim Boss, stated they have been conducting charitable gambling for many years. He explained that they have been able to use these funds to purchase equipment and pay for other department items so they do not have to rely on the City for everything. Tim Boss thanked Gordie's Bar and their staff for running the gambling there, and thanked Hoggsbreath for allowing the gambling at the restaurant. He noted they employ about 25 people to run the pull -tabs at Hoggsbreath. They presented a check for $140,000 to the City that will go into the Equipment Fund at the City to purchase fire department equipment and vehicles. McGraw introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: