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3 VI.G – Resolution 25-581: Fund Transfers and Closures Under Minn. Stat. § 138.17, financial actions affecting municipal funds must be clearly documented to preserve an accurate historical and legal record. Narrative explanations of each transfer—rationale, policy alignment, and long-term implications—protect both the City and the public by ensuring that future audits can reconstruct the intent and necessity behind fund movements. Absent clear contextual explanations, the record risks appearing arbitrary or opaque. Interfund transfers and fund closures can be difficult for residents to follow. Providing a short narrative explanation for each transfer or closure— why it is occurring and how it supports long-term financial health—would greatly enhance clarity and public understanding. VI.H – Resolution 25-582: 2026 Fee Schedule Fee adjustments often have disparate impacts across income levels and demographic groups. The City’s fee documentation should reflect evaluation of equity impacts and accessibility considerations so that the historical record demonstrates compliance with transparency obligations under Minn. Stat. § 13.03. Clear justification for significant changes ensures that future auditors and courts can understand the City’s rationale and confirm that the fee structure did not inadvertently reinforce structural barriers. Fee schedules reflect the City’s values around equity and access. I encourage the Council to evaluate significant fee changes through an equity lens to ensure that routine permits and administrative processes do not unintentionally create barriers for lower-income households. VI.I – Resolution 25-583: Grant Agreement – Metropolitan Council Environmental Services Major infrastructure grants shape the City’s long-term obligations. Preserving a complete administrative record—including project purpose, anticipated community impact, equity considerations, and cost- share obligations—ensures that future oversight bodies can fully reconstruct the decision-making process. This supports both fiscal accountability and compliance with documentation standards under §§ 13.03 and 138.17. I support the City’s pursuit of regional grant funding and encourage providing accessible summaries of project scope, anticipated benefits, timelines, and progress reporting. This helps residents understand and track infrastructure investments. VI.J – Resolution 25-584: Environmental Response Fund – Tibyan Community Center Environmental remediation decisions carry intergenerational stakes. It is essential that the City maintain a detailed public record of identified risks, remediation strategies, environmental justice considerations, and the community engagement processes used. Without this context, future auditors, courts, or legislative bodies may be unable to accurately assess whether the City met its obligations to protect health, safety, and equitable development. Transparent communication about environmental remediation, project timelines, and neighborhood engagement will help ensure that this investment is a trusted asset for the community. Clear public updates on environmental safety and project milestones are encouraged. 196