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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MAY 139 2026 behind this decision. He commented that they should realize what the parents and teachers went through for months, and perhaps do not want to put themselves in another situation like that. Mayor Fischer appreciated that insight. The City Clerk stated that the School District notified the County in February since the County is our elections administrator, but the city was not notified until recently. Mayor Fischer stated that under the guise of protecting children, school districts are impacting elections, and he is speaking up to protect the voting rights of seniors in the community. Malone asked what would happen if the city said no. The City Clerk stated that another polling location would need to be determined. Malone stated that a primary does not draw as many voters as a general election. She asked what would happen if they were in this situation again in November. She stated that they close the school for the general election, and perhaps they could close programming for that day of the primary election. Mayor Fischer commented that the gym has a separate entrance and parking and can be locked off from the remainder of the building. Miller stated that if the School District had told the County in February, it is frustrating that the County is just now passing this information on to the city. He recognized that this was a frustrating situation but believed that they should change the location for this primary. Mayor Fischer commented that he feels that they are being forced to make this change but believes they could have additional discussions. He stated that if they vote no tonight and have additional discussions, they will most likely be back in this same position in two weeks to change the location. He recognized that it is highly unlikely that they will change the decision of the school for the primary. Kwapick stated that if child programming is being used, but it is essentially daycare for working parents, and it is an important service that the School District offers that. Miller introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOL UTION NO. 2026-5-64 — CHANGING THE POLLING PLA CE OF LITTLE CANADA PRECINCT 2 FOR THE A UGUST H, 2026 STATE PRIMARYELECTION FROM LITTLE CANADA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TO LITTLE CANADA CITY HALL The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Mayor Fischer. Ayes (3). Nays (1) (Kwapick). Resolution declared adopted. Mayor Fischer recognized that this was a difficult decision and that there would be follow-up discussions with the School District. COUNCIL REPORTS AND MEETING UPDATES Malone provided updates on the Northeast Youth and Family Services luncheon and fire relief meeting. 2