City Council Resolution 2024-120CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-120
A RESOLUTION APPROVING ORDINANCE NO. 837 FOR
AMENDMENT TO MONTICELLO CITY CODE TITLE XI: BUSINESS REGULATIONS FOR THE RETAIL
REGISTRATION OF CANNABIS -RELATED BUSINESSES
WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota has enacted Minn. Stat. Chapter 342 authorizing the
operation of cannabis -related business enterprises, including the registration of retail cannabis -
related businesses; and
WHEREAS, the legislation authorizes local government to exercise regulations over
cannabis business operations, including local registration processes; 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 would 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 City Council has reviewed the amendments modifying the applicable
ordinances and their effect on the City's land use plans, codes and policies; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered all of the comments 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 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 proposed amendments create a reasonable process for both the City and the
private interests working in the community.
3. The proposed amendment details meet the intent and requirements of the applicable
business 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. 83X,
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
By:
Lloyd Hilgart, Mayor I
ATTEST:
Jennifer h eib r, City Clerk