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March 24, 2026 St. Anthony Council Work Session - 2 options affordable. She recently visited Can Can and noted long lines at the machines and asked how demand for them would be handled. There would be signage and multiple units of the same games. Mayor Webster asked if there would be limited hours for youth only. They thought kids could come until 5 pm, and adults could come after that. AB.Presentation 2 – Thrift Store. Mirabel, Jade, and Lexi presented a proposal for a Thrift Store. This store can help give teens jobs or a place to volunteer, as many teens do need to take more responsibility for themselves. Councilmember Doolan stated her questions were answered in the presentation. She said it was a good survey with respondents of all ages. The students visited thrift stores in the past. Councilmember Jenson noted there is a lot of high-density housing in that area, which would create a lot of foot traffic. Mayor Webster stated she appreciated the idea and thoughtfulness. The students handled the technological difficulties very well. AC.Presentation 3 – Pop-Up Shop Center. Linnea and Ceci presented a proposal for a Pop-up-shop Center. This would offer more opportunities for small businesses to grow and expand their business. It would make fewer people shop at the big businesses and give the smaller ones a chance to thrive. Councilmember Jenson noted he liked the ethical approach. He asked questions about the actual size and setup inside the building. They would plan to have space for 10-15 vendors. Councilmember Doolan stated she likes their idea. She asked who would be invited to be a vendor and how long they would be there. She asked about advertising. The advertising would be done on social media, and vendors would be found online on sites such as Etsy. Mayor Webster thanked the students for their creativity. AD.Presentation 4 – Bookstore/Makerspace. Clara, Marlena, and Graham presented a proposal for a bookstore/makerspace. If a space is created where people can hang out and create art, then we will be making a welcoming and safe environment in St. Anthony because teens will have a space to go in their free time. Councilmember Jenson noted he likes their concept. He asked what hours it would be open. Graham stated the bookstore would have longer hours than the art space. Councilmember Doolan appreciated the questions and results being included in the presentation. She likes the idea of a Makerspace. She asked how the space would be staffed. The staff would be mostly high school students. Mayor Webster appreciates that people of multiple ages would benefit. 4