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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JULY 239 2025 Mayor Fischer asked about the status of the Spooner Park improvements and whether those are substantially completed prior to Canadian Days. The City Administrator confirmed that the work is substantially complete prior to Canadian Days. The Finance Director noted upcoming budget meetings and reviewed the historical City tax rate and comparisons to neighboring communities. Miller referenced the trash hauler contract they started this year and commented that he believes the changes made and the contract negotiated seem to be working well. He complimented staff for the vision and work. Gutierrez asked for more information on public safety, specifically the differences between Police and Fire costs. The Finance Director provided more specific information on Police and Fire costs. Mayor Fischer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOL UTION/ / ,D QUAR , FEVANCIAL REPORT The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Gutierrez. Ayes (4). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. ACCEPT RESIGNATION OF JOE STEELE The City Clerk stated that Joe Steele has submitted his resignation, and August 8th will be his last day of work. She recognized him for 46 years of service to the City of Little Canada, noting that he has had a large part in ensuring that Public Works has run as smoothly as it has. She noted that he is the first of two Public Works employees that they will be losing to retirement this year. She commented that they are sad to see him go, but wish him well in retirement. Mayor Fischer commented that Joe is always willing to stop and talk to let him know what is going on. He stated that they have had some great conversations, and he believes that they respond well to the information provided by City staff in order to improve things. He thanked Joe for his many years of service and wished him well in his retirement. Mayor Fischer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2025- 7-116 — A CCEPTING THE LETTER OF RESIGNA TION FROM JOE STEELE EFFECTIVE A UGUST 8, 2025 The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Gutierrez. Ayes (4). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. APPROVE HIRE OF CHARLES LEHN AS PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE I WORKER The City Clerk stated that with Joe's retirement, they are now moving into hiring. She commented that Public Works is currently short-staffed and therefore, they published and advertised for Public Works positions. She stated that all the candidates were great and the staff has decided to hire two candidates, Con