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WORKSHOP MINUTES CITY COUNCIL March 26, 2025 There is a request from the League of Minnesota Cities to send letter to Legislators opposing these bills. There was Council consent to do a resolution opposing three of the bills, with further investigation into People Over Parking Act (SF 1268/HF 1309). Equal access to Broadband Act — Request from Michael Bradley, attorney for NineNorth, to support the Equal Access to Broadband Act. The Acting City Administrator stated that both the League of Minnesota Cities and Metro Cities support this act. She explained that it would require broadband providers to meet building out requirements in underserved areas. There was Council consensus to send a letter of support. Little Canada capital request update The Acting City Administrator reported that today House File 2854 was introduced for the Little Canada Road improvements funding. Kids in Need Foundation — Request from the Kids in Need Foundation for $3 million in General Obligation Bonds paid to the City of Little Canada for the purchase of property. Mayor Fischer provided information on the Kids in Need Foundation and their request of the city. He stated that the request for GO Bonds was submitted by Kids in Need to the Legislature with no prior knowledge from the city in relation to the city's obligation for the GO bonds. The Acting City Administrator reviewed the details and the concerns of the city. She stated that city staff has been in contact with Kids in Need to find other options to be partners, including the possibility of supporting other independent funding bills requested by Kids in Need. There was Council consensus to support, their two independent funding requests. The Council additionally gave direction to work with legislative representatives. There being no further business, the meeting was adj ourned at 7:24 p.m. Thomas Fischer, Mayor Attest: eidi fleller, City Clerk 2