City Council Resolution 2024-119CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-119
A RESOLUTION APPROVING ORDINANCE NO. 835 FOR
AMENDMENT TO MONTICELLO CITY CODE TITLE XV: LAND USAGE, CHAPTER 153: ZONING
AND TITLE IX: GENERAL REGULATIONS, CHAPTER 96: GATHERINGS PROVIDING FOR THE
REGULATION OF TEMPORARY CANNABIS -RELATED EVENTS
WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota has enacted Minn. Stat. Chapter 342 authorizing the
operation of cannabis -related business enterprises, including the operation of temporary
cannabis -related events; and
WHEREAS, the legislation authorizes local government to exercise land use
management regulations over cannabis business operations, including such temporary events;
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 amendments and members of the public were provided with 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 legitimate
business uses, requiring adherence to high standards of use, but also recognizing the
needs of the private development market to efficiently plan for and finance those uses.
3. The location of temporary cannabis -related events 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 events, 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 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
that the Monticello City Council approves the proposed amendments in Ordinance No. 835,
based on the findings noted herein.
ADOPTED this 25th day of November, 2024 by the City Council of the City of Monticello,
Minnesota.
MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL
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Lloyd Hilgart Mayor _
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Jen -iifer Sc eib ity Clerk