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Mounds View City Council January 26, 2026 <br /> Regular Meeting Page 11 <br /> 1 Council Member Smith asked if Mounds View was already a part of the amicus brief, without the <br /> 2 City Council's knowledge. Prosecuting Attorney Joseph reported in speaking with the prosecutor <br /> 3 from the city of Golden Valley she learned there was miscommunication and she apologized for <br /> 4 this. She indicated the City could withdraw from the amicus brief if that was the desire of the City <br /> 5 Council. <br /> 6 <br /> 7 Council Member Smith expressed concern with the fact the City of Mounds View was added into <br /> 8 the amicus brief without the City Council's permission or knowledge. City Attorney Riggs <br /> 9 reported the City of Mounds View was not part of the lawsuit, but rather the amicus brief was <br /> 10 offering support. <br /> 11 <br /> 12 Council Member Meehlhause asked if the City Attorney had concerns about Mounds View <br /> 13 offering support to this lawsuit. City Attorney Riggs indicated there were a few other cities that <br /> 14 were considering joining the amicus brief. <br /> 15 <br /> 16 Council Member Smith questioned if the City could potentially lose federal funding by supporting <br /> 17 the amicus brief. City Attorney Riggs reported there was language in place that could apply to any <br /> 18 funding from the federal government. <br /> 19 <br /> 20 Mayor Lindstrom indicated the funding that was being cut was being cut from the entire State and <br /> 21 not just the City of Mounds View. <br /> 22 <br /> 23 Council Member Smith inquired if the City Council had to decide on this matter at this meeting, <br /> 24 or could action be delayed to Monday, February 2. She indicated she would like to read through <br /> 25 all the documentation that was provided to the City Council prior to deciding. City Attorney Riggs <br /> 26 reported the Council could wait to act. He noted the City was on the amicus brief at this time and <br /> 27 the Council would have to let the Prosecuting Attorney know if this status should change sooner <br /> 28 rather than later. <br /> 29 <br /> 30 Council Member Meehlhause stated he could decide on this matter at this meeting. <br /> 31 <br /> 32 Mayor Lindstrom, Council Member Clark and Council Member Gunn concurred. <br /> 33 <br /> 34 MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Meehlhause. To direct staff to work with the City Attorney to file an <br /> 35 amicus brief on behalf of the City of Mounds View. <br /> 36 <br /> 37 Ayes—4 Nay— I (Smith) Motion carried. <br /> 38 <br /> 39 City Attorney Riggs reviewed the proposed ordinance that would require ICE agents to be <br /> 40 identified for transparency purposes. He explained the premise behind the ordinance would ensure <br /> 41 that residents of Mounds View were being treated in the same manner as they would be treated by <br /> 42 Mounds View Police Officers. He commented further on the provisions within the ordinance and <br /> 43 asked for comments or questions regarding the ordinance language. He reiterated that this <br /> 44 ordinance was a tool and starting point for the City Council. <br /> 45 <br />