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City Administrator Hagen reviewed upcoming Work Session topics. Staff will bring back the <br />responsible-contractor policy language for further review. Staff will also gather additional <br />information regarding cannabis sales and the City’s regulatory options before returning with a <br />possible ordinance discussion. <br /> <br />The Council discussed whether cannabis-related penalties could eventually mirror the City’s <br />tobacco or alcohol enforcement provisions. <br /> <br />City Attorney Johnson explained that statutory authority for local cannabis fines remains unclear <br />and that additional guidance from the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management would be helpful <br />before the City changes its ordinance. <br /> <br />The Council agreed that staff should continue investigating the issue and return once the available <br />local authority is clearer. <br /> <br />Staff will also gather additional information regarding a utility-bill issue previously raised by the <br />Council. Members were invited to identify specific questions they would like staff to research. <br /> <br />The Council reviewed the upcoming calendar. The 2050 Comprehensive Plan update is expected <br />to begin soon. The Capital Improvement Plan review is anticipated for October 27, 2026, and the <br />final budget review is expected at the first Work Session in November. <br /> <br />Councilmember Riley requested that staff quantify the budget impact of the new GIS position, <br />including the effect of the planned August start date on the following year’s budget. <br /> <br />Staff indicated that similar calculations could also be provided for union-contract changes. <br /> <br />Councilmember Buscher requested information quantifying the taxpayer impact of not assessing <br />the remaining gravel-road improvements. <br /> <br />Staff recalled that most remaining improvements were expected to be funded through existing TIF <br />resources, with a smaller portion supported by the general levy, and agreed to locate the prior <br />analysis. <br /> <br />4. MAYOR / COUNCIL / STAFF INPUT <br /> <br />4.01: Update on Outside Committees <br />No updates were provided from outside committees. <br /> <br />5. ADJOURNMENT <br /> <br />The City Council Work Session adjourned at 9:14 p.m. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />City Council Work Session / September 22, 2026 <br />Page 4 of 5 <br />