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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 14, 2026 Mayor Fischer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTIONNO. 2026-1-6—APPROVING THE AMENDED PERSONNEL POLICYAS PRESENTED The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Kwapick. Ayes (4). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. APPROVE EXEMPT GAMBLING PERMIT FOR SPECIAL INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT 916 FOUNDATION ON FEBRUARY 26, 2026 The City Clerk presented a request for the proposed event on February 26, 2026, and recommended approval of the Exempt Gambling Permit for the Special Intermediate School District 916 Foundation. Miller introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOL UTION NO. 2026-1-7 — APPROVING THE EXEMPT GAMBLING PERMIT FOR SPECIAL INTERMEDIA TE SCHOOL DISTRICT 916 FO UNDA TION ON FEBR UAR Y 26, 2026, CONTINGENT ON RECEIPT OF THE PERMIT FEE The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Kwapick. Ayes (4). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. COUNCIL REPORTS AND MEETING UPDATES Malone stated that she suggested the addition of a running group to the Parks and Recreation program offerings, which has been added and is included in the city newsletter. Miller commented on the annual review of the Director that is underway for the Cable Commission. He hoped that the city would do everything it could within its power related to the immigration enforcement activity in the community and encouraged residents to call 911 if they felt unsafe. Kwapick provided an update on the recent tour of the new Ramsey County Environmental Center in Roseville, which he and some members of City staff attended, hosted by the Ramsey County League of Local Governments. Mayor Fischer provided an update on the recent meeting of Metro Cities and the Regional Council of Mayors. He noted that while the Regional Council of Mayors agreed that the tactics and strategies being used by ICE are problematic, there is very little that can be done about it on the local level. He also encouraged residents to call 911 if there are safety concerns resulting from an encounter with ICE. He noted that the topic was also discussed at the nine cities meeting, where the same conclusion was reached. He also provided an update on the Little Canada Fire Relief meeting. The Assistant City Administrator provided an update on the meeting of the Little Canada Historical Society, where she played a violin that was donated to the Historical Society and had been played over 100 years ago. 5