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36 Discuss the following items for the 2026 Legislative Priorities 37 Creation of sustainable alternative funding sources for Cable Commissions (Broadband 38 Franchise Fees) 39 Amend State Building Code Chapter 1306 to Allow Municipalities to Require Sprinkler Systems 40 in R-2 (Multi-Family) Occupancy Group 41 Remove the following items for the 2026 Legislative Priorities 42 Creation of EDA powers for Ramsey County 43 Without limitation, amend state law to provide for the opportunity for city officials, City Council 44 members, and City Commission members to participate virtually at city meetings from a remote 45 location without having to open the remote location to the public as long as at least one publicly 46 accessible location is offered 47 Regarding alternative funding sources for cable commissions, Attorney Mike Bradley has provided 48 information about broadband franchising generally and how it was implemented in Woodbury. Due to 49 scheduling conflicts, Mr. Bradley cannot attend the January 26 meeting, but could attend a future 50 meeting. 51 52 Regarding requiring sprinkling in multi-family buildings, Fire Chief Brosnahan has prepared a memo with 53 background information and a request to keep it as as legislative priority. 54 55 As a result of City Council discussion at the Special City Council meeting on January 22, staff has 56 drafted a legislative priority related to asking Governor Walz to issue an Executive Order to institute a 57 temporary moratorium on evictions. The draft priority reads as follows: 58 59 Support the issuance of an Executive Order by the Governor allowing for a temporary eviction 60 moratorium to protect residents and business harmed by the federal government's Operation Metro 61 Surge immigration enforcement efforts to ensure that families can maintain housing stability and support 62 small business operational continuity. 63 64 Staff has drafted a resolution asking for a temporary eviction moratorium and a letter to the Governor for 65 the City Council to consider approving. 66 67 Based on the City Council discussion, staff will bring back the legislative priorities for adoption at the 68 February 9 City Council meeting. The 2026 legislative session will run from February 17 to May 28, 69 2026. 70 71 Policy Objectives 72 Advocating for Roseville’s Legislative Priorities will provide a voice to the Minnesota Legislature and 73 Governor on items and issues that are important to the community and city operations. 74 75 Equity Impact Summary 76 While the equity toolkit was not utilized to analyze the mpact of the Legislative Priorities, it is important to 77 acknowledge that each priority may have equity impacts. As the City’s legislative policies are mostly 78 centered around state laws and policies, a broader state-wide equity lens is needed to ensure that racial 79 equity disparities are addressed. As the Legislature considers the City’s legislative priorities, the City will 80 advocate that racial equity impacts are considered in the drafting and consideration of the legislation. 81 82 Budget Implications 83 Not directly applicable to the Legislative Priorities. However individual items may have a cost impact to 84 the City, either negatively or positively, depending on the topic and outcome. 85 Page 2 of 3 Qbhf!24!pg!277