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Print First Name* Dr. Bibi Last Name* Neumann Address* 3404 Silver Ln NE City* Saint Anthony Village State* MN Zip Code* 55421-4433 Public Comment The City has not released the 2026 budget packet referenced in the Public Hearing Notice. The link loops back to the Notice, and no draft budget, levy detail, worksheets, or departmental explanations are available. Residents cannot evaluate the 2026 levy or the operational changes without access to the actual packet. Because the 2026 materials are missing, this comment is based on the November 10, 2025 Council packet, which is the most recent public information released by the City. In the Nov. 10 materials, several cost increases appear without explanation, making it unclear whether the changes relate to inflation, staffing, new initiatives, or deferred maintenance. Oversight and transparency for public-safety technology (ALPRs, drones, body-worn-camera data, and “community engagement” programs) are also not addressed. These technologies require clear access controls, audit trails, retention standards, and accountability measures. The available materials also do not reflect investment in crisis response, diversion, youth supports, or transparent code- enforcement and complaint-handling practices, which residents consistently identify as priorities. Additionally, no information has been published showing the levy increase percentage, the impact on an average-value home, comparisons to prior years, or benchmarks with peer cities. I request that the City publish the full 2026 budget packet immediately, correct the inaccessible website links, and acknowledge in the meeting record that residents did not have access to the required materials during the public-comment window. Please include this comment in the official Dec. 9 hearing record. Public Comments for City Council Meetings - Submission #11446 Date Submitted: 11/24/2025 193