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Isanti City Council tables change to weapons policy, asks city attorney to reword carry language
Summary
The Isanti City Council voted to table proposed changes to its personnel policy on weapons and directed the city attorney to draft precise language allowing people with valid permits to carry concealed firearms in city facilities; the motion to revoke the policy section earlier failed 3-2.
The Isanti City Council voted to postpone action on revisions to the city's personnel policy on weapons and directed the city attorney to draft clearer wording that would address whether people holding valid permits may carry concealed firearms in city facilities.
Council member Peterson moved to remove the section on possession or use of a dangerous weapon from the personnel policy, saying the provision should be revoked. "So I make a motion to revoke the portion of possession or use of a dangerous weapon from the personnel policy," Peterson said. That motion failed on a 3-2 vote after members debated carve-outs for police officers and legal limits on the council's authority…
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