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Mounds View City Council February 23, 2026 <br />Regular Meeting Page 14 <br /> <br />could get something in writing from Manna Market that provides information on the actual number 1 <br />of people that have been served. 2 <br /> 3 <br />Valerie Amundsen, 3048 Woodale Drive, reiterated her husband’s comment noting the Council 4 <br />should investigate the Statute that was referenced to ensure the City was following State Statute. 5 <br />While she applauded the efforts of the City, she suggested action on this item be tabled to ensure 6 <br />the City Attorney could review this matter. She recommended the City also investigate taking 7 <br />donations to help with providing food assistance to others versus this remaining a line item on the 8 <br />budget going forward. 9 <br /> 10 <br />Council Member Meehlhause reported the City’s budget was roughly $8 million and $25,000 11 <br />represented three-tenths of 1%. 12 <br /> 13 <br />City Administrator Zikmund stated he received three emails prior to this meeting where the 14 <br />residents wanted their names in the record as a show of support for this Resolution. These residents 15 <br />were Caroline Bedford, Gina Atkins and Julia Franz. 16 <br /> 17 <br />Council Member Smith recommended an end date be set within the Resolution. 18 <br /> 19 <br />MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Clark. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 10217, 20 <br />Authorizing and Approving Funding for Manna Market Food Shelf Support as amended setting an 21 <br />end date of December 31, 2026 and approving an increase to the General Fund Budget. 22 <br /> 23 <br />Council Member Meehlhause explained he was comfortable approving this Resolution because it 24 <br />was reviewed by the City Attorney. 25 <br /> 26 <br />Mayor Lindstrom called the question. 27 <br /> 28 <br /> Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 29 <br /> 30 <br />G. Resolution 10219, For Safe and Stable Communities. 31 <br /> 32 <br />City Administrator Zikmund requested the Council approve a Resolution that would have the City 33 <br />of Mounds joining the Safe and Stable Communities Coalition. He reported this group was started 34 <br />by suburban mayors to address the concerns of suburban communities from recent federal 35 <br />immigration enforcement efforts. He explained the coalition has over 30 cities and the fee to join 36 <br />the coalition was $1,500. 37 <br /> 38 <br />MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 10219, 39 <br />Authorizing the City to join For Safe and Stable Communities Coalition for a cost of up to $1,500. 40 <br /> 41 <br /> Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 42 <br /> 43 <br />9. REPORTS 44 <br />A. Reports of Mayor and Council. 45 <br /> 46