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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JUNE 22® 2026 The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Malone. Ayes (4). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. CITIES FOR SAFE AND STABLE COMMUNITIES PHASE II PROPOSAL The City Administrator explained that tonight the Council is asked to consider the Cities for Safe and Stable Communities Phase II proposal. He noted that this would be a 12-month period and would have a cost of $1,500 for Little Canada. He stated that this is not a budgeted item but could be funded through Council contingency. He provided background information, explained the purpose of Phase II, reviewed the purpose and scope, and explained how the model would work. He provided additional information on the structure, support, cost, and other considerations. Kwapick asked if the City Administrator and Mayor Fischer feel that the group and its discussions are still relevant and that there would be value in continuing. He recognized that they joined the group as a result of residents asking them to do something, or not do something, during Operation Metro Surge. He recognized that was an unprecedented time. The City Administrator stated that he felt there was value received with a consolidation of information that was easily digestible. He believed that he continues to receive helpful information from the group and that the formation of relationships is also helpful in tackling issues together. Mayor Fischer stated that the in -person meetings were impressive, with every city expressing support to continue the mission. He commented that there were several cities that were pushing for this group to dig more into state and city issues, and the leadership of the group was clear that this group would stay in the box of federal issues, as there are other networking groups that work on those more local levels. He stated that this group also broadens the network of cities they collaborate with. He stated that he is not a fan of spending $1,500 on this but believed that it is money well spent, even if nothing happens. Kwapick stated that if this is not going to be an ongoing thing, he would agree to use Council contingency to fund this next period. He stated that if the group continues past that, they could consider discussing this within the context of future budgets. Miller recognized that they could not have predicted Operation Metro Surge and asked how they would think of what could be next and whether tabletop exercises would be a part of Phase II. The City Administrator stated that he is unsure if all 26 mayors could be in a room again, as everyone is very busy. He believed there would be more communication about things that are coming up and how cities can coordinate their efforts. Miller stated that having relationships with other cities is a benefit and recognized that communication is an important part of that. Mayor Fischer commented that the consultant was amazing with how they communicated their message and the contacts that were provided. He commented that the consultants are on board for the next 2 months, and if something happens, the consultants would need to rise to that level of response. He believed that the $1,500 is a good insurance policy in the case something does 0