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City Council Minutes July 5,2023 Page 9 of 10 Mr. Spiczka gave an update on the legislative session that were brought up at the League of Minnesota Cities Conference: Cannabis, Duty Disability, Housing, Environment, Paid Family Leave, Taxes, Compensation Cap repeal, Earned Sick and Safe Time, and Local Sales Taxes/Moratorium. Mayor Gardner attended a "Difficult Meeting"session at the League of Minnesota Cities Conference. He stated that he was able to get several good points from the session, but the best tip was offering coffee, water and/or snacks at Council meetings to be less intimidating. Discussion ensued regarding the importance of the League of Minnesota Cities Conference, scheduling and time off flexibility, and staff retention. 10.2. Cannabis Discussion Mr. Spiczka gave an overview of cannabis legislation: 1. Cities are required to have 1 license for every 12,500 people. 2. Cities can slow the process down by adopting a resolution for a local temporary opt-out with public hearing until January 1, 2025. 3. A facility cannot operate within 1,000 feet of a school (parcel line to parcel line)or 500 feet from a daycare, residential treatment facility or an attraction within a park that serves youth. 4. League of Minnesota Cities has a link to do further research. Discussion ensued regarding the regulations, staff time spent on the subject and options that the City has regarding the cannabis legislation. The census of the City Council is for staff to research the process of the temporary opt-out of any cannabis regulations until January 1, 2025. 11. Other Business No other business. 12. Adioumment There being no further business, MAYOR GARDNER MOVED TO ADJOURN. COUNCIL MEMBER RONNING SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. The meeting of the City Council adjourned at 8:14 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Jenny Peterson Deputy Clerk