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Mayor Heineman asked about the status of the Waterfront. <br />City Administrator Hagen said they are working on finalizing the plans and finding a funding <br />source for this project. <br />Economic Development Manager Sullivan noted that dispensaries and adult -use cannabis sales <br />will have an impact on the City in the next few years. <br />City Engineer/Public Works Director Westby added that the Comprehensive Plan will have an <br />impact as it is very intense in terms of community engagement. <br />Community Development Director Hanson said staffing will also be impacted as they are a <br />growing community and things are always changing. <br />Mayor Heineman asked if the City will be classified differently when they hit 30,000 residents. <br />Economic Development Manager Sullivan noted that it is not really a different classification, but <br />rather it will help drive retail in the City. <br />Mayor Heineman said the Mississippi Bridge will have an impact over the next few years as they <br />begin studies and looking for funding sources. <br />Councilmember Specht shared that the COR development will also have an impact in the coming <br />years. <br />Economic Development Manager Sullivan added that traffic has already been impacted by this <br />COR development and it will continue as the development continues. <br />Councilmember Peters said the tariffs could have an impact on equipment and materials costs. He <br />suggested that when they go out for bids or quotes, they should be asking if there are any tariff <br />implications for the products they are purchasing. <br />Councilmember Specht noted that State and Federal decisions will have an impact on the City <br />including any zoning requirement changes. <br />Councilmember Buscher added that this could be inclusive of funding that they had gotten in the <br />past from the State or Federal government that they may no longer be getting. <br />Planning Manager Larson asked if the school districts are doing any more building. <br />City Administrator Hagen said he does not believe the Anoka -Hennepin School District is planning <br />any building, and if they did, they would likely look at Dayton. <br />Economic Development Manager Sullivan shared that the daycare tax exemption status is still <br />going to be very widely used as more and more daycares are being built. He added that they have <br />made changes to the homestead exemption causing the burden of taxes to be shifted from <br />City Council Special Work Session / April 1, 2025 <br />Page 11 of 15 <br />