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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—JULY 17, 2023 4 they will have to have an update to that. Presentation topics will possibly need to be moved on quickly. Councilmember Rousseau said she would like to add the potential trail bonding, decisions made around Arden Manor and the hardcourt, the committees and what they've been up to, Northeast Youth and Family Services, and youth positions as topics. Mayor Grant said that historically they've come up with a list of topics and each councilmember is assigned topics based on their various committees. He asked Councilmember Fabel if he knows what day of the week the TCAAP engagement would be. Councilmember Fabel responded that he anticipated it would be on the day of the normal JDA meetings, which would be a Monday night. But a specific date hadn't been discussed. Mayor Grant suggested each councilmember send an email to Senior Communications Coordinator Cardona with the topics they'd like to have considered or want to cover. Discussion continued regarding potential topics. City Administrator Perrault explained the planning process. He noted the topics on the memo are the core topics normally discussed at the State of the City. Councilmember Holden felt they should include the 2024 property taxes, not just 2023, as there will be an increase and residents should be told why. City Administrator Perrault said the last time postcards were sent was 2018 to businesses and wondered if they would like them sent this year. Senior Communications Coordinator Cardona asked if they would like to have an open Q&A or have people submit questions ahead of time. Councilmember Holden suggested they do questions both ways. City Administrator Perrault noted that last year they had a mingling session after the presentation. They can bring that it back for more discussion. C. THC and Adult Use Cannabis Discussion Community Development Director Jagoe stated staff was directed to bring back draft ordinance language to regulate the sales of lower-potency hemp edibles. Staff worked with the City Attorney's office to prepare a draft for discussion. The proposed ordinance would introduce a new land use classification specific to lower-potency hemp sales that would establish this as a conditional accessory use only to businesses with a principal Retail Sales and Service land use. That means that a business other than a Retail Sales and Service wouldn't be eligible to apply for this as a conditional use. Also, there could not be a standalone shop, and the language limits it to the B-3 Zoning District.