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MEMORANDUM <br />To:Saint Anthony Village City Council <br />From:Charlie Yunker <br />Date:February 4, 2026 <br />Request: Federal Immigration Enforcement Discussion <br />BACKGROUND <br />This memo outlines research and recommendations to respond to concerns related to Federal <br />immigration enforcement. The following topics have been discussed in other cities and/or requested by <br />members of the Saint Anthony Village community of a regulatory nature, to be discussed to consider the <br />rationale, feasibility and recommended actions: <br />Separation ordinance <br />Law enforcement conduct within City limits <br />Eviction and foreclosure moratorium <br />Towing or towing fee moratorium <br />Additional requests from the community have included actions that are community support in nature, <br />such as: <br />Official statements from the City Council <br />Advocacy by the City Council at higher levels of government <br />Coordination with other local agencies <br />Engagement with community members directly impacted by immigration enforcement activities <br />“Town Hall” style programs <br />Joining or supporting legal action in process by higher-level agencies (referenced in the memo) <br />REGULATORY TOPICS <br />Separation ordinance <br />Rationale <br />Many Cities are considering ordinances, policies, Executive Orders and other measures which intend to <br />prohibit officials from enforcing immigration laws and staging in public parks and public spaces. <br />Feasibility <br />The City could consider adopting an ordinance to restrict the use of City parks and parking lots to <br />specific related uses only. Passing and codifying an ordinance would take time. Currently, the City <br />regulates uses of City parks and property with Special Event Permits and Community Services handles <br />reservations to use certain park amenities. Communities have posted signage at parks and other <br />locations noting the standard process and requirements to utilize these spaces. <br />While the City can regulate the uses of its parks and parking lots generally, the City has been advised <br />against policies that would discriminate against Federal officers directly.