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website. She noted that the same government that is rot with waste, fraud, and overspending is now gaslighting the cities with legislation named the Minnesota New Starter Home Act, and others. She said these legislations all sound good, but due to overspending and overtaxing, these bills do not mean much. She stated she does not want to see zoning regulations taken away from those who have been elected at the City level to represent the City. She explained that the Council held a Special Meeting last year where they told the representatives to the Governor that they did not want the local zoning authority taken from the Council. She added that the Governor has also stated that he wants to save $400,000,000,000 over the next four years by cost-sharing with the counties. She shared that she spoke to an Anoka County Commissioner who expressed concerns about the costs and issues this will bring to county budgets. She said it is proposed to be a 5% increase on top of any other increases. She noted these are unfunded mandates. She asked how people would be able to afford a home with such large tax increases. She noted that the Council will be beginning budget discussions soon and she would like them to be aware of what is happening at the State level so the Council can make a decision on if they want to voice their opinion against these issues. She added that she would also like to discuss fire prevention. She shared that she was walking in one of the City’s parks and she noticed that the woodland area was not cleaned. She noted that it has been a problem across the country where underbrush had not been taken care of and the dangers of wildfire due to this. Councilmember Specht asked which park she noticed this underbrush in. Ms. Musgrove said she saw it in Elmcrest and Alpine Park. Councilmember Riley shared that he had already discussed the bills mentioned by Ms. Musgrove with City Administrator Hagen and they will be added to the legislative updates. 4. APPROVE AGENDA Motion by Councilmember Riley, seconded by Councilmember Olson, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Heineman, Councilmembers Riley, Olson, Buscher, Peters, Specht, and Stewart. Voting No: None. 5. APPROVE MINUTES Motion by Councilmember Peters, seconded by Councilmember Stewart, to approve the following meeting minutes: 5.01: City Council Work Session dated, February 25, 2025 5.02: City Council Regular Session dated, February 25, 2025 Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Heineman, Councilmembers Peters, Stewart, Buscher, Olson, Riley, and Specht. Voting No: None. City Council / March 11, 2025 Page 3 of 9