Res 2026-71 Revising Claims List for Publishing in PacketCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2026-71
REVISING THE CITY CLAIMS LIST PUBLISHING PROCESS
WHEREAS, the public has the right to access and review the City's claims list in
accordance with applicable Minnesota public data laws; and
WHEREAS, the City's claims list contains detailed financial information, including
vendor names, contact information, and invoice amounts, that could be used by cybercriminals to
target the City, impersonate legitimate vendors or business contacts, and facilitate fraudulent
payment schemes; and
WHEREAS, the increased availability and sophistication of artificial intelligence and
other automated tools may make it easier to collect and analyze publicly posted financial
information and use that information to facilitate targeted fraud; and
WHEREAS, the detailed claims list will remain available to the public through the City's
standard data practices request process, for review at City Hall, and in the printed public meeting
packet available at the City Council meeting; and
WHEREAS, this approach is intended to reduce the risk of automated collection and mass
targeting of the City's financial information while preserving the public's ability to review the
City's financial transactions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mendota
Heights, Minnesota, that the City revise its claims list publishing process as follows:
1. The detailed claims list will be replaced with a summary memo in the digitally posted City
Council meeting agenda packet available on the City'SW Me.
2. The detailed claims list will continue to be provided to City Council members for review.
3. The detailed claims list will remain available to the public through the City's standard data
practices request process, for review at City Hall, and in the printed public meeting packet
available at the City Council meeting.
Adopted by the Mendota Heights City Council this 4th day of November, 2026.
ATTEST:
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF �NDOTA HEIGHTS
Stephadie B. Levine, Mayor