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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes January 27, 2026 Page 7 1 Dr. Neumann stated that this project appears to be confined to internal City operations and 2 suggested making a clear distinction between internal infrastructure upgrades and projects that 3 require entry into private residences. 4 5 Motion by Councilmember Elnagdy, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to approve Resolution 6 26-017 – Resolution Authorizing staff to solicit quotes for the Water Treatment Plant Valve 7 Replacements. 8 9 Motion carried 4-0. 10 11 X.COMMUNITY FORUM. 12 13 Mayor Webster invited residents to come forward at this time and address the Council on items 14 that are not on the regular agenda. 15 16 A.Public Comment – Council Statement On Community Safety, Inclusion, And 17 Immigration Enforcement. 18 19 Mayor Webster invited residents to come forward at this time and address the Council on the 20 Council Statement on Community Safety, Inclusion, and Immigration Enforcement. 21 22 Jessica Swiontek, 2704 Marie Avenue, commented that because of the way she looks, she is able 23 to leave her home without fear, although she still has fear sharing her address. She commented 24 on observations that she has noticed and that her camera has picked up in the alley, and different 25 observations of masked individuals driving in the community. She stated that a person wearing a 26 mask to complete their job is someone who is not proud to do their job. She asked that St. 27 Anthony ask all Federal agents to be unmasked and identified when working in the community. 28 She commented that she works in food safety and has experience with chemicals, and therefore 29 has received calls from people wanting to know how to get tear gas off of them. She commented 30 on a friend who had a gun pulled on them while in their vehicle, instructing them to move their 31 vehicle. She commented that the government is beating people, taking them, and releasing them 32 without shoes or phones. She stated that her friend with a PHD is afraid to leave their home 33 without their white husband. She commented on the differences between the tactics being used 34 by ICE compared to the whistles being used by protestors. She asked the City to take action 35 now. 36 37 Noah Oien-Rochat, 2916 31st Avenue NE, commented that he was flabbergasted at the 38 comments by the Police Chief. He noted that on the surface, the comments seem normal, in that 39 local Officers cannot obstruct Federal agents, but noted that these are not normal circumstances. 40 He noted that anyone can purchase flack jackets off Temu and use small arms, so how would the 41 Police know whether the people doing a kidnapping are Federal agents. He commented that it 42 seems that the Police Chief has abdicated the job of public safety. He asked the Council to 43 dissolve the Police if they would not do their job and use that money to equip a citizens' militia 44 group to respond to violent kidnappings. He stated that the additional funds could be used to 45 fund a typical police force that does not carry weapons and can respond to emergencies. He