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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MAY 27, 2026 2025 FINANCIAL AUDIT REPORT BY CITY AUDITOR, ABDO The Finance Director recognized the efforts of members of City staff who assisted in getting through this process. John Stachel, Abdo, presented the results of the 2025 Financial Statement Audit for Little Canada, reporting a clean, or unmodified opinion, with no instances of noncompliance. He stated that there was one internal control finding related to limited segregation of duties, noting that it is a common finding for cities of this size. He also provided an overview of the general fund, other City funds, and key performance indicators. He thanked staff for their efforts in ensuring this was a smooth process. Malone asked for more information on the data on current expenditures versus capital. Stachel provided additional explanation on the two categories and the comparison that is provided to other communities. Schwalbach asked for information on the large jump in 2023/2024 compared to the previous years. It was noted to be a ladder truck. Kwapick noted that there would be another jump in 2026. Miller introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING: • Approval of the Vouchers • Accept 2026 Quarter 1 Financial Report • Approve Temporary Liquor License for Little Canada Recreation Association for July 30 - August 2, 2026 • Approve Temporary Liquor License for Little Canada Canadian Days, Inc. for July 31 - August 2, 2026 • Approve Purchase of Conference Room Technology Equipment • Authorize Application to Metropolitan Council Active Transportation Grant Program for Labore Road Improvement Project The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Kwapick. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AND ENTER INTO COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS WITH MNDOT AND RAMSEY COUNTY FOR LITTLE CANADA ROAD PROJECT The City Engineer stated that tonight he will be presenting consideration of the bid award for the Little Canada Road project, along with the Cooperative Agreements with the project partners. He stated that before they sent the project out for bid, he provided a presentation on the project and provided a brief recap of those project details. He reviewed the upcoming project schedule and presented the bids received, noting that Eureka Construction, Inc. was the lowest bidder at $11,695,371.90. Fie reviewed the project cost estimate and funding update and recommended approval of the three action items before the Council tonight. C!