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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 11, 2026 Katie Davidson, League of Minnesota Cities, introduced herself and stated that each year the League hosts the contest for fourth, fifth, and sixth graders. She stated that 13 submissions came from Little Canada and reviewed some of the priorities and themes identified in the submissions. She recognized that great leaders do not just solve problems but also find ways to bring joy to the cointnunity. Mayor Fischer stated that he was pleased with the number of submissions received by Little Canada students and noted that virtually all the submissions included a passion to help the homeless, those less fortunate, and animals. He noted additional suggestions related to work -life balance, activities in the parks, and changes the students would make to the schools. He commented that the submissions were very thoughtful and compassionate and thanked those who submitted to the contest. He presented certificates to the two students present at the meeting. PUBLIC COMMENT Taelor Johnson, resident and Chair of the Planning Commission, commented that she was disappointed that there is not an actionable item on the agenda tonight related to ICE activity following the comments at the meeting two weeks ago. She stated that ICE was at Pioneer Park today. She commented that she and her husband have spent $400 recently feeding Little Canada residents who normally would be working and their children would be eating at school but are staying in their homes because they are afraid to leave. She recognized that Little Canada does not have its own police force and relies on Ramsey County and nuisance reports. She believed the city should have a mechanism for recording and reporting ICE activity in the parks and on City -owned land. She commented that she would be interested to see what other communities are doing. She recognized the stance that Roseville has taken and noted that the next day, ICE showed up at the high school. Mayor Fischer thanked everyone in attendance. He stated that the Council is aware of this and stated that he wakes up every day wondering what can be done. He commented that ordinarily the city can provide money and resources to resolve a problem, but that is not an option in this scenario. CONSENT AGENDA Kwapick introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOL UTION NO. 2026-2-I 7 —APPROVING THE CONSENT A GENDA WHICH CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING: • Approval of the Vouchers • Approve 2026 Service Agreement with SafeAssure • Approve Tobacco License for Little Canada Smoke Shop New Owner • Accept St. Paul Area Association of Realtors Key Communities Grant and Authorize Submission of a Grant Application to National Association of Realtors • Approve 2026 Fire Protection Contract with Little Canada Fire Department The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Miller. Ayes (3). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. STAFF REPORTS 2