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City of St. Anthony CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION Minutes NOVEMBER 10, 2025 Present: Mayor & Council: Mayor Wendy Webster, Councilmembers Nadia Elnagdy, Lona Doolan, and Jan Jenson Absent: Councilmember Thomas Randle Staff: City Manager Charlie Yunker, Assistant City Manager Ashley Morello, Liquor Operations Manager Mike Larson Call to Order: Mayor Webster called the Work Session to order at 5:32 p.m. 1.Approval of CC WS Meeting Minutes. A.October 28, 2025 Council Work Session Meeting Minutes. Motion by Councilmember Doolan, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to approve the City Council Work Session Meeting Minutes of October 28, 2025, as presented. Motion carried 4-0. 2.Work Session Topics. A.Municipal Cannabis Store Update. Liquor Operations Manager Larson presented information on consumption trends and market outlook, noting a shift from the consumption of alcohol to cannabis and low-dose hemp products. Additional details were provided on Minnesota industry news and how those items can impact the municipal cannabis business. He noted that the community can learn from other communities, as Anoka is moving forward with its municipal shop. He reviewed the vision for cannabis and liquor retail for both the 3802 Stinson location, Marketplace renovation, and Village Muni. He described the vision for gathering spaces. Liquor Operations Manager Larson presented the site concepts for the Marketplace and Silver Lake Village locations. He identified the members of the rebrand and renovation team and provided details on the estimated budget and scope, the priorities and timeline, and requested feedback. Mayor Webster thanked staff for the work and update, as they continue to evolve their stores to meet the needs of the community. Councilmember Elnagdy appreciated the pivot, noting that this is well-rounded and fleshed out, and she was excited about the rebrand. 3