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Roseville Public Works, Environment <br />and Transportation Commission <br />Meeting Minutes <br />Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. <br />City Council Chambers, 2660 Civic Center Drive <br />Roseville, Minnesota 55113 <br />1. Introduction / Roll Call <br />Chair Ficek called the meeting to order at approximately 6:30 p.m., and at his <br />request, Public Works Director Jesse Freihammer called the roll. <br />Present: Chair Bryant Ficek (arrived at 7:25 p.m.), Vice Chair Edwin Hodder, <br />and Members Jarrod Cicha, Daniel Fergus, Allison Luongo, Des <br />Mueller, and Katie Brokaw Palalay <br />Youth Commissioners: Alexis Jendro <br />Absent: Youth Commissioner Carsten Bauer (Excused) <br />Staff Present: Public Works Director Jesse Freihammer <br />2. Approve Agenda <br />Motion <br />Member Hodder moved, Member Luongo seconded, approval of the <br />January 27, 2026, Agenda as presented. <br />Ayes: 7 <br />Nays: 0 <br />Motion carried. <br />3. Public Comments <br />Acting Chair Hodder stated that the remarks reflected only the personal views of <br />the Chair and Vice Chair, not the City of Roseville, its employees, or the full <br />commission. They expressed deep concern and opposition to ICE activities that <br />they believe are causing harm, fear, family separation, and erosion of community <br />trust. They voiced support for Roseville's elected officials and the City Council for <br />standing with affected residents, while noting a desire for faster, more impactful <br />action. Hodder praised community members who are observing, documenting, and <br />protesting, describing them as courageous and patriotic defenders of democracy. <br />Page 1 of 10 <br />