City Council Resolution 2024-118CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-118
A RESOLUTION APPROVING ORDINANCE NO. 835 FOR
AMENDMENT TO TITLE XV: LAND USAGE, CHAPTER 153: ZONING PROVIDING FOR THE
REGULATION OF CANNABIS -RELATED BUSINESSES
WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota has enacted Minn. Stat. Chapter 342 authorizing the
operation of cannabis -related business enterprises; and
WHEREAS, the legislation authorizes local government to exercise land use
management regulations over cannabis business operations; and
WHEREAS, the City of Monticello finds that such regulation is in the best interests of the
community and its residents and business properties; and
WHEREAS, with the applicable Ordinance, the City will establish adequate opportunity
for such uses to locate and operate with the City, while protecting the health, safety, and
welfare of the community; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed the amendments modifying the
applicable ordinances and their effect on the City's land use plans and policies; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on November 4, 2024, on the
proposed amendment and members of the public were provided the opportunity to present
information to the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered all comments and the staff report,
which are incorporated by reference into the resolution; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the proposed ordinance
amendments; and
WHEREAS, the City Council considered all comments of the Planning Commission, the
public, and the staff report, which are incorporated by reference into the resolution; and
WHEREAS, the City Council makes the following Findings of Fact in relation to the
approval of the ordinance:
1. The amendments for the regulation of cannabis businesses will promote the
community's interest in reasonable stability in zoning for now and in the future, and
that the proposed provisions are in the public interest and for the public good, and are
in the interest of the public health, safety, welfare of City residents.
2. The City's land use planning documents direct a balanced approach to development,
requiring adherence to high standards of use, but also recognizing the needs of the
private development market to efficiently plan for and finance that development.
3. The location of cannabis -related businesses has the potential for adverse land use
impacts without reasonable regulations and land use management.
4. Regulations are required to address general locations in the City, including (but not
limited to) proximity to schools, daycare facilities, residential treatment facilities, and
public parks where minors may regularly assemble.
5. The City finds that these land use regulations, in concert with other state, county, and
local regulations, are critical factors in managing these businesses, as well as providing
for their ability to be successful as private enterprises.
6. The proposed amendments create a reasonable process for both the City and the
private development interests working in the community.
7. The proposed amendment details meet the intent and requirements of the applicable
zoning regulations, with the City's Comprehensive Plan goals and objectives, and are
consistent with the applicable land use policies and ordinances.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Monticello, Minnesota
recommends that the Monticello City Council approves the proposed zoning amendments in
Ordinance No. 835, based on the findings noted herein.
ADOPTED this 25t" day of November, 2024 by the City Council of the City of Monticello,
Minnesota.
MONTICELLO CITY CO NCIL
By: '
Lloyd Hilgart, Mayor
A EST:
Jen fifer S rei e , City Clerk