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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 14, 2024 Mayor Fischer asked for details on some of the work the attorney would be involved with. The City Administrator commented that the civil attorney would assist with land use matters and provided some examples. Mayor Fischer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOL UTION NO. 2024-8-93 — APPROVING THE CIVIL LEGAL SER VICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LITTLE CANADA AND LEVANDER, GILLEN & MILLER, P.A. The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Gutierrez. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. ICMA YOUNG SOUTHEAST ASIAN LEADERS INITIATIVE PROFESSIONAL FELLOWS PROGRAM The Community Relations Manager explained that earlier this summer the City Administrator was made aware of this program, which allows cities to host an international fellow. She stated that this is a great opportunity for fellows from southeast Asia to spend time working in the U.S. noting that the fellows have a broad range of skills, particularly in sustainability and the environment. She stated that staff worked with ICMA to determine if Little Canada could be a good fit and a final approval was received for Little Canada to receive a fellow. She stated that the fellow would be used to help guide the 2025 Strategic Plan initiative related to municipal sustainability and funding opportunities. She., stated that the fellow would arrive in September for a four week stay. She noted some cultural and community involvement opportunities that would be explored as well. She commented that there would be no cost to the city to host this fellow. Mayor Fischer stated that it may be helpful to complete a cultural overview prior to the arrival of the fellow to ensure that they do not unintentionally offend them. The Community Relations Manager commented that staff from ICMA will be working with the fellows for about one week before they go to their assigned cities to help them prepare for living in the United States. COUNCIL REPORTS AND MEETING UPDATES D. Miller thanked everyone that assisted and volunteered to make Canadian Days a success. He stated that it was also great to connect with the community through Night to Unite. T. Miller commented that Night to Unite was very fun to participate in. She also provided an update on the recent Ramsey County League of Local Governments (RCLLG) picnic and tour of the Shoreview Community Center. She stated that on Monday she will attend the League of Minnesota Cities policy committee meeting. Kwapick thanked everyone that participated in the food drive during Canadian Days, and provided an update on the food and donations received noting that they surpassed the donations from the previous 3