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Council declines to set aside opioid settlement funds for North Star Initiative
Summary
A proposed resolution to allocate a portion of opioid settlement funds to the North Star Initiative was introduced but failed after council debate about contract wording, specification of projects, and whether the item referred to current or future funds.
Mayor Bill Aslett brought forward a walk-on resolution proposing an allocation of opioid settlement funds to the North Star Initiative, following the 80/20 split used by other county cities. Council discussion focused on contract language distinguishing current versus future funds, the need for more specific project descriptions, and possible alternative uses of the settlement funding. Mayor Aslett said a tour of the facility would be arranged for council members.
A motion to adopt the resolution setting aside a portion of opioid settlement funds to support the North Star Initiative was made but failed; the minutes record the result as “Motion failed; 6:0.” The item will return to council with revisions.
