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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 ACCEPT DONATION FROM LITTLE CANADA FIRE DEPARTMENT The Assistant City Administrator/Community Relations Manager stated that the Council is asked to accept the donation from the Fire Department in the amount of $3 56,181 towards the purchase of the new fire engine. She stated that the Fire Department conducts charitable gambling and, with the donation tonight, will have contributed over $1,000,000 in the last five years to Fund 457. The Fire Chief introduced the two Assistant Fire Chiefs present with him tonight. He provided background information on the Fire Department's charitable gambling and how those funds have been used to provide donations to different charity organizations and the City. He recognized all who assist in the charitable gambling process and those who participate. He presented a check in the amount of $3565181. Mayor Fischer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOL UTION NO. 2025-9-137 — ACCEPTING A DONATION FROM THE LITTLE CANADA FIRE DEPARTMENT TO THE CITY'S FUND 457 (FIRE FUND) IN THE AMOUNT OF $3569181 FOR THE PURCHASE OF NEW FIRE ENGINE FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF ENGINE 218 FROMMACQVEENEQUIPMENT, LLC The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Gutierrez. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. Mayor Fischer accepted the donation. He thanked the Fire Department for its support and the emergency services it provides to the community. NEW ON -SALE AND SUNDAY LIQUOR LICENSES FOR BAILEY MALL EVENT CENTER AT 2900 RICE STREET The City Clerk stated that there is a new business coming to town at the event center, and they have applied for on -sale and Sunday liquor licenses. She commented that all fees have been paid, background checks were satisfactory, and staff recommends approval as presented, subject to final submission of all required materials. Mayor Fischer invited the applicant to provide information on his business. Yia Yang, applicant, stated that they decided to pursue the opportunity when the previous business closed. He commented that they are currently renovating the space to create an event space that would be available for all people to rent. He commented that he is excited to bring his business to Little Canada. Malone asked if renters would bring in their own food and beverage or whether it would be provided. Mr. Yang commented that the event center would provide alcohol and would have onsite catering as well, but the renter could choose to bring in their own outside licensed catering. Miller introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 91