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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING CITY COUNCIL LITTLE CANADA, MINNESOTA June 14, 2023 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the City Council of Little Canada, Minnesota was convened on the 14th day of June, 2023 in the Council Chambers of the City Center located at 515 Little Canada Road in said City. Mayor Tom Fischer called the meeting to order at 7:37 p.m. and the following members of the City Council were present at roll call: CITY COUNCIL: Mayor Fischer, Council Members T. Miller, Kwapick, Gutierrez and D. Miller. Absent: None. ALSO PRESENT: City Administrator Chris Heineman, Parks & Rec/Community Services Director Bryce Shearen, Community Development Director Corrin Wendell, Public Works Director Bill Dirks, City Engineer Eric Seaburg and City Clerk/HR Manager Heidi Heller. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MAY 24, 2023 WORKSHOP AND REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING T. Miller introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOL UTION NO. 2023-6-66 — APPRO VING THE MINUTES OF THE MA Y 24, 2023 WORKSHOP AND THE MAY 249 2023 REGULAR MEETINGS AS SUBMITTED The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by D. Miller. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. ANNOUNCEMENTS The City Administrator noted that four members of the Council will be attending the upcoming League of Minnesota Cities conference in Duluth from June 21 — 23, 2023. PUBLIC COMMENT Joe Klick, owner of the BP Station on Little Canada Road, stated that he was in the midst of the sale of the station and asked the Council to consider expanding the tobacco licensing to allow for the transition in ownership should that occur. He confirmed that the tobacco limitation would make the gas station unlikely for sale as tobacco sales account for a large portion of the revenue. PRESENTATIONS MINNESOTA RECREATION AND PARK ASSOCIATION AWARD OF EXCELLENCE FOR INCLUSIVE FARMERS MARKET Parks & Rec/Community Services Director introduced the members present tonight for this item noting that the City received an award from MRPA for its farmers market. He stated that the ability to accept SNAP/EBT payments and engagement with youth have made the market more inclusive. He recognized the LRCA for their contributions in funding the Power of Produce program for the City.