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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 25, 2026 CONSIDER JOINING CITIES FOR SAFE AND STABLE COMMUNITIES The City Administrator explained that the Council is asked to consider joining Cities for Safe and Stable Communities. He noted the previous discussion on the topic of immigration enforcement and the direction provided to pursue this opportunity. He provided additional information on the nonpartisan coalition, its focus, and efforts. He noted that there would be a fee, anticipated to be less than $1,500, for full membership and believed that Council contingency could be used for the non - budgeted expense. He believed that joining as a full member would be a cost-effective use of public dollars. Mayor Fischer stated that he has been contacted by many people over the past few months, begging the city to do something, even if it was symbolic. He stated that he does not like do something without a concrete purpose and/or meaning. He commented that it does seem that the drawdown is upon them, although there is still activity ongoing. He believed that there would be value in joining this coalition as they continue to identify and repair damage that resulted from these recent actions. Miller agreed that the city should join as a full member. He asked if the Council would need to approve actions proposed by the coalition or whether joining the coalition would mean the City agrees with any actions taken. The City Administrator stated that they are approving a collective voice of the coalition and noted that this current contract would run through the end of the legislative session. He noted that additional details will be fleshed out as the group moves forward. He stated that if this continues, they would continue to review whether additional costs would provide value. Miller commented that it will be important for the Council to continue to be informed as this moves forward to determine if the coalition will continue to be the right fit. Malone asked if the city would have a seat at the table for discussions and decisions as a full member. She commented that she wants to ensure that the city does not lose its autonomy as part of this group. The City Administrator stated that this action would agree to membership for the next few months, and they can continue to review whether ongoing participation is desired as the organization moves forward. He commented that the city would have a seat at the table in the same way as larger cities would. Malone asked who would take the seat. The City Administrator stated that it is his understanding that the City Administrators/City Managers would take the seat but noted that there is another group for Mayors. Mayor Fischer stated that when the group was joined, the message was clear that the documentation provided is what the organization is. He stated that there is a marketing agency that will work at the request of the coalition to advocate as a collective voice. He stated that if there are ordinance updates necessary, the boilerplate language could come from the collective, but the Council would still review whether it is appropriate for the community. Malone recognized that this organization would be the facilitator for momentum advocacy and messaging. r