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Blaine City Council Workshop — April 6, 2026: labor negotiations, municipal cannabis partnership, and Viridian Central concept plan

BlaineApr 6, 20263 min read

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Council met April 6, 2026 (5:30 PM) for a workshop that included a closed session on labor negotiations, a municipal cannabis partnership update where council agreed to pursue a dual-track exploring a partnership with the City of Anoka while continuing engagement with Voyageur Cannabis, and review of a concept plan for an 84-unit addition to Viridian Central with general council support pending a required comprehensive plan amendment.

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Held a closed session pursuant to MN Statute 13D.03 Subd. (1)(b) to receive a labor negotiations update.
Council consensus to continue exploring a dual-track approach on municipal cannabis: continue engagement with Voyageur Cannabis and also pursue discussions with the City of Anoka regarding a potential partnership; directed staff to investigate partnership terms, legal hurdles, profit-sharing, and timing (noting Blaine must activate its license by December 2026).
Provided general support for the concept plan to add an 84-unit apartment at 9436 Ulysses Street NE (Viridian Central); noted that a comprehensive plan amendment from PI/PC/HDR to HDR-2 would be required before proceeding.

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City Council Workshop Meeting

Apr 6, 2026, 5:30 PMBlaine City Hall - Cloverleaf Farm Room, 10801 Town Square Drive NE, Blaine MN 55449completed

Agenda

NOTICE OF WORKSHOP MEETING
In accordance with the provisions of Section 3.01 of the Blaine City Charter, a Council Workshop meeting is scheduled for the following purpose:
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. New Business
1. Closed Session Pursuant to MN Statute 13D.03 Subd. (1)(b) - Labor Negotiations Update
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Decision: New Business
2. Municipal Cannabis Partnership Update (30 Minute Discussion)
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Decision: New Business
3. Concept Plan for Viridian Central at 9436 Ulysses Street NE (30 Minute Discussion)
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Decision: New Business
4. Other Business
5. Adjournment