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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes January 27, 2026 Page 8 1 stated that it is not normal to live under a constant threat of losing one's life to one's own police 2 force. 3 4 Dr. Neumann acknowledged the statement of the Council and stated that it is important for local 5 government to name its values. She commented that value statements are most effective when 6 paired with procedural clarity. She explained that residents want to know the information that is 7 not shared, how requests are denied, and what information is tracked in the system. She asked 8 that the statement be treated as a starting point with future work to identify guardrails, 9 transparency, and a process for review. 10 11 James Levoir, 2612 Pahl Avenue, acknowledged the harm that the ongoing occupation of ICE 12 has had on the communities. He asked that the City formally denounce all unlawful ICE 13 activities, ask the Governor to implement an eviction moratorium, adopt a separation ordinance 14 that prevents City employees from working with Federal immigration officers, and require ICE 15 agents to remove their masks. He took a moment to remember Renee Good, Alex Peretti, and all 16 others who have experienced violence from interactions with ICE. 17 18 B.Public Comment – Water Meter Upgrades. 19 20 Mayor Webster invited residents to come forward at this time and address the Council on the 21 Water Meter Upgrades. 22 23 C.Public Comment – Water Treatment Plant Valve Automation. 24 25 Mayor Webster invited residents to come forward at this time and address the Council on the 26 Water Treatment Plant Valve Automation. 27 28 XI.REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCIL MEMBERS. 29 30 City Manager Yunker had no report. 31 32 Councilmember Elnagdy had no report. 33 34 Councilmember Jenson reported that he attended a Zoom meeting for Meeting in the Middle to 35 discuss ICE actions and potential responses. He stated that he also attended meetings for 36 Northeast Youth and Family Services and the earlier town hall meeting. 37 38 Councilmember Doolan commented on the recent goal-setting meetings the Council and staff 39 participated in and appreciated the opportunity to have discussions with department leaders. She 40 also attended meetings for the Metropolitan Council Land Use Advisory Commission, a League 41 of Women Voters-sponsored discussion with local leaders, and the Minnesota Cities Climate 42 Coalition. 43 44 Mayor Webster stated she attended the local leader support group related to the challenges with 45 immigration enforcement, the annual goal-setting sessions, and had a phone call with the auditor 46 ahead of the annual audit process. She also spoke at the badge ceremony for the Fire Department