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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 28, 2026 CONSENT AGENDA Miller introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOL UTION NO. 2026-1-9 — APPROVING THE CONSENT AGENDA WHICH CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING. - Approval of the Vouchers • Adopt: Resolution 2026-1-10 Approving Lupe Development Partners Redevelopment Application to Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development and Resolution 2026-1-11 Approving Commitment of the Local Match and Authorizing Contract Execution for the 99 County Road B East Redevelopment Grant Application • Approve Hire of Gina Brady as Recreation Coordinator • Approve Agreement with Canadian Pacific KC Rail for Replacement of Little Canada Road Railroad Crossing in 2026 • Approve the 2025 Recreation Coordinator Services Contract with Twin Cities Officials • Approve Quick -Take Payment for Little Canada Road Project Easement Acquisitions • Approve Resolution 2026-1-12 Establishing Parking Restrictions on Little Canada Road and Country Drive • Approve Keyless Entry Expansion at City Hall and Old Fire Hall The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Kwapick. Ayes (4). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. STAFF REPORTS ORDINANCE 929, AMENDING CITY CODE 802, TOBACCO PRODUCTS The City Clerk stated that several changes have been made over the last eight years to the City Code related to tobacco products. She commented that in 2022, changes were made that would sunset some of the tobacco licenses and provided additional information on those licenses and that process. She provided additional details on the change that was made previously to allow the ownership of a gas station to change while allowing the continued sale of tobacco. She noted a similar instance that is arising for a tobacco shop that is relocating in the community. She reviewed the proposed changes to the ordinance, which would allow a license to be issued to the same business in a new owner/location. She stated that new licenses still would not be allowed. Mayor Fischer asked and received confirmation that this license could live in perpetuity. He asked if the current owner could place a fee on the license and profit from it. He asked and received confirmation that a transfer of the license would need to go before the Council for review and approval. Malone recognized that this is the only license of this type. Mayor Fischer commented that this was a specific action of the Council to limit the sale of tobacco in the community. Miller used an example where the business closed and asked if the license would then be eliminated or whether a change in the Code would be necessary. 0