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numerous ways residents could have heard about the distribution days from the City, which included a mailing from the City and sandwich boards. <br /> <br />Council Member Clark commented on how there were 50 to 100 families picking up distributions on a weekly basis and noted 130 families were receiving deliveries each week. <br /> <br />Council Member Smith inquired if a working relationship should be pursued with Manna Market. City Administrator Zikmund did not believe this was necessary. He explained the City has <br /> a working relationship with Ralph Reeder without a contract in place. <br /> <br />Mayor Lindstrom explained he appreciated the fact residents could pick up a box of food from the Manna Market each week and could remain anonymous. <br /> <br />Council Member Smith indicated residents could still pick up a box of food from Manna Market at their other location if the City were to stop the local distributions. <br /> <br />Mayor Lindstrom reported this was the case. <br /> <br />Council Member Smith stated she was concerned about the City getting into the food distribution business. She questioned if the City should be giving funding to the Ralph Reeder Food <br /> Shelf instead. She understood there were some residents that would not visit the Manna Market based on their faith. She inquired if the food distributions offered by the City were only <br /> going to Mounds View residents. <br /> <br />Council Member Clark reported the City could limit distributions, but this has not been done to date. <br /> <br />Council Member Smith reiterated that Mounds View has a food shelf that was available for Mounds View residents. She indicated the Manna Market services were available to Mounds View <br /> residents just two miles down the road. She explained she did not support the City offering these services when other entities were already offering these services. She noted there <br /> were five entities offering food assistance within a five mile radius of the City. She suggested this funding go to provide assistance to residents struggling to pay their water bills. <br /> She recommended the City partner with Manna Market at their existing location to have distributions and deliveries made from that site. <br /> <br />MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Gunn. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 10188, Approving $7,200 to Manna Market for Food Security for January and February 2026. <br /> <br /> Ayes – 4 Nay – 1 (Smith opposed) Motion carried. <br /> <br />9. REPORTS <br /> Reports of Mayor and Council.