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CITY OF SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGE RESOLUTION 26-040 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGE AND THE MINNESOTA STATE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY FOR 2026 MINNESOTA STATE FAIR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES WHEREAS, the Minnesota State Agricultural Society conducts the annual Minnesota State Fair, which generates substantial regional public safety impacts including increased traffic congestion, pedestrian activity, parking demand, calls for service, and criminal activity; and WHEREAS, the St. Anthony Police Department, acting as the contracted law enforcement provider for the City of Falcon Heights, experiences direct operational impacts associated with the Minnesota State Fair; and WHEREAS,the Society has requested enhanced law enforcement services from SAPD during the 2026 Minnesota State Fair; and WHEREAS, the proposed Joint Powers Agreement establishes the terms under which SAPD will provide enhanced patrol, traffic management, parking enforcement, investigative, and administrative services during the period of August 27, 2026 through September 7, 2026; and WHEREAS, the Agreement provides for reimbursement by the Society to the City for actual costs incurred for such services, in an amount not to exceed $49,812.84; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that entering into the Agreement is in the best interests of the City and supports the maintenance of public safety services during the Minnesota State Fair period. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Saint Anthony Village, Minnesota, hereby approves the Joint Powers Agreement between the City of Saint Anthony Village and the Minnesota State Agricultural Society for law enforcement services related to the 2026 Minnesota State Fair and authorizes the Mayor and City Manager to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City. Approved this 26th day of May, 2026. 38