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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes May 26, 2026 Page 4 1 additional options as the market progresses, but recognizes that there are currently limited 2 options. Councilmember Jenson commented that it seems the cannabis retail will be fully 3 operational upon receiving their license. Assistant Retail Operations Manager Jackson confirmed 4 this but noted that finishing construction, submitting final plans for approval, and conducting site 5 inspections must also come first. 6 7 Councilmember Jenson expressed gratitude for their self -descriptions and goals for the 8 community, without forgetting the legacy they are stepping into. He also thanked the Staff who 9 hired Retail Operations Manager Anglum and Assistant Retail Operations Manager Jackson, as 10 he felt they were great choices. 11 12 Councilmember Doolan reiterated that Retail Operations Manager Anglum and Assistant Retail 13 Operations Manager Jackson are good choices for their roles and bring the skills St. Anthony 14 needs. 15 16 Councilmember Doolan asked if the only holdup on the license was the location inspection. 17 Assistant Retail Operations Manager Jackson confirmed this and expressed that there are 18 significant compliance restrictions on cannabis retail operations, including security, SOPs, ID- 19 checking processes, and more. She stated that, despite this, she is fully confident that they will be 20 inspection -ready and able to obtain the necessary licensure. 21 22 Councilmember Elnagdy noted that she had concerns about licensure, but that they had been 23 addressed in prior questioning. She expressed deep excitement about these updates and the 24 expansion into cannabis retail and specifically noted her appreciation for the new logos. 25 26 Retail Operations Manager Anglum commented that throughout this process, they have been 27 mindful of both business and community needs. Both he and Assistant Retail Operations 28 Manager Jackson noted that they are doing everything in their power to meet the licensure 29 requirements and pass the first time. 30 31 Mayor Webster expressed her excitement for this presentation. She noted how well the team 32 translated the branding and goals into the presentation. She particularly appreciated the store 33 blueprints and is excited to see them come to life. Mayor Webster stated that the goals of a 34 municipal liquor store are to ensure a quality product, ensure that no minors are served, and 35 ensure that any excess revenue may be returned to the City. She noted that this can now all be 36 true for cannabis sales as well. Mayor Webster cited the amazing customer service currently in 37 municipal liquor stores and is glad to see it continue in both the liquor store and the dispensary. 38 She commented on how great an opportunity this is for education to make residents less afraid of 39 cannabis and even learn about its benefits. Finally, she thanked Retail Operations Manager 40 Anglum and Assistant Retail Operations Manager Jackson for agreeing to work in St. Anthony 41 and for their updates. 42 43 B. Resolution 26-041 - Accepting A Bid And Awarding A Contract For The 2026 Cites 44 Water Meter Replacement Project 45 Mayor Webster thanked Assistant City Engineer Koscielak for attending and welcomed her to 46 the podium to present information on a bid for the City -Wide Water Meter Replacement Project.