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would need to be significant for him to support moving forward with constructing a <br />store. <br />Mayor Rafferty stated regarding potential revenue; the cannabis store would have more <br />competition than a municipal liquor store. The City is required to allow two private <br />cannabis retail stores in addition to the proposed municipal store, in accordance with <br />our current population numbers, under State law. <br />Councilmember Stoesz reiterated that as stated at past meetings on this topic, he is not <br />in support of a municipal cannabis retails store. He stated it is not a core function of a <br />city. Furthermore, having enforcement responsibilities and revenue generated with a <br />retail cannabis store is a conflict of interest. <br />Mayor Rafferty stated that the feasibility study approval is on the regular meeting <br />agenda for formal action tonight. He stated that the feasibly study would provide the <br />City with cost/revenue information that can be used in making a determination <br />regarding opening a municipal cannabis retail store. <br />Mayor Rafferty returned to the subject of the municipal cannabis store when <br />Councilmember Lyden joined the meeting to receive his feedback on the proposal. <br />Councilmember Lyden stated that he supports moving forward with the feasibility study. <br />He noted that the location of the retail store will be an important decision. <br />Mayor Rafferty also returned to the subject and asked Councilmember Ruhland his <br />opinion on the municipal cannabis retail store feasibility study when he arrived. <br />Councilmember Ruhland asked if the study would include demographic information. <br />The City Administrator confirmed that it would include demographic information. <br />Councilmember Ruhland stated that he was in favor of the feasibility study as <br />presented. <br />4. Contract for Strategic Planning Sessions <br />The City Administrator presented the proposed City Council Strategic Planning and Goal <br />Setting contract with Facilitator Phil Kern. The proposal outlined scheduling two <br />workshops focused on three elements of strategic planning and organizational <br />leadership. The outline for the process would be long-term direction, organizational <br />performance, and development of a short-term goals program to support immediate <br />needs and the vision/strategic plan of the City. <br />Mayor Rafferty stated that there are several recent requests and recommendations that <br />have been presented to the Council for consideration, and developing a Strategic Plan to <br />Page 2 of 5 <br />