RES 26-36City of
Elk - -
River
City of Elk River
City Council
Resolution 26-36
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Elk River Supporting Vireo Health of
Minnesota and Opposing Senate File 4541 / House File 4397
WHEREAS, Vireo Health of Minnesota has selected the City of Elk River as the location of
a cannabis growing and processing facility that will begin operations in May of 2026; and
WHEREAS, Vireo Health of Minnesota has invested approximately $30 million dollars in
refurbishing and improving a previously long -abandoned industrial site in the City; and
WHEREAS, this facility will create approximately 100 full-time, high -quality, family -
sustaining jobs; and
WHEREAS, this facility will support ancillary jobs and commerce within the City and
surrounding region; and
WHEREAS, the City Council fully supports this facility and welcomes the tax base
enhancement and jobs it will generate; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Legislature has introduced legislation that would materially
and significantly negatively impact this facility; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Elk River, Minnesota,
as follows: the City Council strongly opposes Senate File 4541 / House File 4397 and any
similar legislation or bills.
Passed and adopted this 4th day of May 2026.
AJDMayor
ATTEST:
JustirAuNord, City Clerk