Planning Commission Agenda - 10/01/2024 (Joint Special)AGENDA
JOINT CITY COUNCIL/MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING
Tuesday October 1, 2024 — 5:00 PM
Monticello Community Center
Planning Commissioners: Chair Paul Konsor, Vice Chair Andrew Tapper, Teri Lehner,
Melissa Robeck, Rob Stark
City Councilmembers: Mayor Lloyd Hilgart, Charlotte Gabler, Sam Murdoff,
Tracy Hinz, Lee Martie
Staff: Rachel Leonard, Sarah Rathlisberger, Angela Schumann,
Jennifer Schrieber, Matt Leonard, Jim Thares, Ron
Hackenmueller, Tyler Bevier
1. Call to Order
2. Consideration to consider and prepare amendments to City Code (Various Chapters and
Sections), as related to the regulation of Cannabis businesses
3. Adjournment
Planning Commission/City Council Special Meeting Agenda: 10/1/24
Consideration to consider and prepare amendments to City Code (Various Chapters and
Sections), as related to the regulation of Cannabis businesses.
Prepared by:
Meeting Date:
® Regular Agenda Item
Community Development Director
10/1/24
❑ Consent Agenda Item
Reviewed by:
Approved by:
City Clerk
City Administrator
ACTION REQUESTED
Motion to direct staff to consider and prepare amendments to including but not limited to City
Code IX: General Regulations, X1: Business Regulations, XIII: General Offenses and XV: Land
Usage as related to Cannabis regulation and to call for a public hearing on November 4, 2024
for review and adoption of Cannabis and Cannabis business regulations.
PRIOR COUNCIL ACTION
August 26, 2024: Adoption of Joint Powers Agreement for Enforcement & Regulation of
Cannabis with Wright County
October 9, 2023: Adoption of Ordinance 810 for On -Sale Cannabinoid Products
August 28, 2023: Adoption of Interim Ordinance 808 Prohibiting Cannabis Businesses
December 12, 2022: Adoption of Ordinance 788 Regulating Cannabinoid Products
REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND
Since adoption of MN Session Law Chapter 62, which legalized adult -use cannabis and the
establishment of cannabis -related businesses, City staff have been evaluating a potential
regulatory framework for Planning Commission and Council consideration. Limits on both local
authority and jurisdictional responsibility are specifically outlined in the statute.
Two initial workshops were held with City Council in 2023 to review local authority and
responsibility resulting from the new law, now encoded as Minnesota Statutes Chapter 342 —
Cannabis. The workshops resulted in the City Council ultimately taking action to enter into a
joint powers agreement with Wright County for administration of cannabis retail registration,
and direction not to pursue a municipal cannabis dispensary at this time.
The City Council also held a public hearing and adopted an interim ordinance for moratorium
on establishment of cannabis businesses within Monticello. The moratorium expires on
January 1, 2025 and may not be extended. As such, it is prudent for the City to evaluate the
Planning Commission/City Council Special Meeting Agenda: 10/1/24
time, place and manner for the use of cannabis and the establishment of cannabis businesses
within the community, and to adopt ordinances for this purpose prior to January 1, 2025.
Staff is therefore requesting Council authorization to consider and prepare such ordinances.
During the special meeting, staff will request Planning Commission and City Council direction
for further study and ordinance development, including retail registration number, special
event permitting, public use, potential zoning considerations, and other items.
Budget Impact: Consulting time on the part of the City Attorney, City Planner, and WSB
has been and will be spent in the study, review and preparation of ordinance
amendments.
II. Staff Workload Impact: A significant amount of staff time has been and will be spent in
the study, review and preparation of ordinance amendments.
III. Comprehensive Plan Impact: The development of ordinances which respond to the
adoption of state statutes allowing for the establishment of cannabis use and businesses
is in the interest of Monticello's health, safety and general welfare. Specifically, the
Monticello 2040 Plan includes the following statements:
• Land Use, Growth & Orderly Annexation
o Policy 1.7: Zoning to Manage Growth - Use zoning regulations to
focus the city's growth, improve the downtown, create complete
neighborhoods, achieve compatibility between adjacent uses,
address land use conflicts, promote employment and economic
vitality, and protect the health and safety of the city's residents,
workers and visitors
o Policy 3.8 — Commercial uses and Public Health - Manage
commercial land uses and development in a way that contributes
to the health and well-being of Monticello residents.
• Economic Development
o Policy 2.1: Diverse Economic Sectors - Diversify economic sectors
to broaden the base of available living wage employment in the
Community.
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION
Staff recommends the Council direct staff to consider and prepare amendments to City Code as
related to Cannabis regulation.
SUPPORTING DATA
A. Guide for Local Governments on Adult -Use Cannabis
B. MN Statutes, Chapter 342
Planning Commission/City Council Special Meeting Agenda: 10/1/24
C. August 28, 2024 Workshop Powerpoint
D. November 13, 2024 Workshop Powerpoint
Interim
Ord*inanc
Cannabis Businesses
2023 Law
Changes
• Chapter 342 legalizes adult -use
cannabis
• Possession
• Home growing
• Use
• Manufacturing
• Sale
• Establishes a regulatory framework for
consumer cannabis and hemp
Interim Ordinance
• Ordinance No. 808 and companion Summary Ordinance
• Prohibits the manufacturing, distributing, and selling of Cannabis Flower and
Cannabis Products, and the operation of any Cannabis Business within the City of
Monticello.
Does not apply to the sale or production of low -potency hemp edible products.
Before adopting an interim ordinance, the city must hold a public hearing on the
issue.
• Interim ordinance to be in place until Jan. 1, 2025, or until official controls are
adopted.
• Study concerning adoption of revisions of the City's official controls for the
manufacturing, testing, distributing, and selling of Cannabis Flower and Cannabis
Products, and the operation of Cannabis Businesses for the purpose of protecting the
public health, safety, and welfare.
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Study in Interim
• Understanding of the number and types of cannabis business licensures allowed by the new
law, along with companion land use and zoning regulations for adoption.
• Low -potency hemp
• City limitations and restrictions as allowed by statute, including direction on the desired
number of cannabis retailer licenses (no less than 1 per 12,500) and buffer requirements.
• Potential joint powers agreement with Wright County for administration, registration and
enforcement, and the role of Wright County absent a joint powers agreement, including that
of the County attorney and sheriff's office.
• Policy direction on cannabis in its determination of whether to delegate this authority to
the County or maintain its own jurisdiction as allowed by the law.
• Role of Office of Cannabis Management as related to local regulation and enforcement.
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Current City
Ordinances
• Cannabinoid Products Ordinance (Ordinance No. 788)
• Edible cannabinoids remain legal with new requirements
• City ordinance remains in place until OCM begins issuing licenses
• Businesses must register with MN Dept. of Health by October 1, 2023
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Recommendation
Staff recommends adoption of the Interim Ordinance Prohibiting the Operation of
Cannabis Businesses.
Evaluate the new law's impact and to direct the desired municipal regulations for
implementation.
Public Place Use
• Wright County held a hearing on August 15, 2023 for consideration of adopting an ordinance
that will be applicable within the legal boundaries of Wright County, including the
municipalities, prohibiting the following:
• (A) No person shall use cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower -potency hemp
edibles, or hemp -derived consumer products in a public place or a place of public
accommodation unless the premises is an establishment or an event licensed to permit
on -site consumption of adult -use cannabis flower and adult use cannabis products. See
State Legislation Article 4, Sec. 19 codified as Minn. Stat. 152.0263, Subd. 5, or
successor statute.
• (B) No person shall vaporize or smoke cannabis flower, cannabis products, artificially
derived cannabinoids, or hemp -derived consumer products in any location where the
smoke, aerosol, or vapor would be inhaled by a minor. See State Legislation Article 1,
Sec. 9 codified as Minn. Stat. 342.09, Subd. 1 (b)(9) or successor statute.
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Public Place Use
• Within the proposed Wright County ordinance "Public Place" is defined as:
A public park or trail, public street or sidewalk, any enclosed, indoor area used by the
general public, including, but not limited to, theaters, restaurants, bars, food
establishments, places licensed to sell intoxicating liquor, wine, or malt beverages, retail
businesses, gyms, common areas in buildings, public shopping areas, auditoriums, arenas,
or other places of public accommodation.
• Authority to enact a county -wide ordinance is under the public health authority as
articulated in Minn. Stat. 145A.05.
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Definitions
• Cannabis
• "Adult -use cannabis product" means a cannabis product that is approved for sale by the
office or is substantially similar to a product approved by the office. Adult -use cannabis
product includes edible cannabis products but does not include medical cannabinoid
products or lower -potency hemp edibles.
• "Cannabis product" means any of the following:
(1) cannabis concentrate;
(2) a product infused with cannabinoids, including but not limited to tetra hydrocannabinol,
extracted or derived from cannabis plants or cannabis flower; or
(3) any other product that contains cannabis concentrate.
(b) Cannabis product includes adult -use cannabis products, including but not limited to
edible cannabis products and medical cannabinoid products. Cannabis product does not
include cannabis flower, artificially derived cannabinoid, lower -potency hemp edibles,
hemp -derived consumer products, or hemp -derived topical product
General City FAQs
• Cities may not prohibit the possession, transportation, or use of cannabis flower, cannabis products,
lower -potency hemp edibles, or hemp -derived consumer products authorized by the new law.
• Cities may not require additional licenses other than the cannabis licenses issued by the OCM.
• OCM will forward applications for cities to certify whether the proposed cannabis business complies
with local zoning ordinance and with the state fire and building code. The OCM may not issue a
license to a cannabis business that does not meet local zoning and land use laws.
• OCM will provide the city with 30 days to provide input on the application; opportunity to provide
any additional information relevant to the OCM's decision on license, including but not limited to
identifying concerns about the proposed location of a cannabis business.
• Before a cannabis business begins retail sales, required to register with the city in which it is located.
• Cities with retail registration process required to conduct compliance checks on retail cannabis businesses.
• Cities may impose an initial retail fee of $500 or up to half the amount of the applicable initial license fee
charged by the OCM, whichever is less.
• Cities that issue cannabis retailer registrations may, by ordinance, limit the number of licensed cannabis
businesses to no fewer than one registration for every 12,500 residents.
• County registration provision
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Definitions
• Lower -Potency Hemr
• "Lower -potency hemp edible" means any product that:
(1) is intended to be eaten or consumed as a beverage by humans;
(2) contains hemp concentrate or an artificially derived cannabinoid, in combination with
food ingredients;
(3) is not a drug;
(4) consists of servings that contain no more than five milligrams of delta-9
tetra hyd roca n na binol, 25 milligrams ofcannabidiol, 25 milligrams of cannabigerol, or any
combination of those cannabinoids that does not exceed the identified amounts;
(5) does not contain more than a combined total of 0.5 milligrams of all other cannabinoids
per serving;
(6) does not contain an artificially derived cannabinoid other than delta-9
tetra hydrocannabinol;
(7) does not contain a cannabinoid derived from cannabis plants or cannabis flower; and
(8) is a type of product approved for sale by the office or is substantially similar to a product
approved by the office, including but not limited to products that resemble nonalcoholic
beverages, candy, and baked goods.
Joint Powers
Agreement
• Delegates administration, registration review and enforcement for cannabis businesses to
Wright County
• County's ordinances would apply in the City; does not preclude the City from adopting
ordinances for number of registrations or buffers
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The more restrictive ordinance would be enforced
City will retain local cannabis aid; County retains registration fee
Items for addition discussion include:
• Consent to ordinances
• Compliance and enforcement
Staff recommendation is to indicate interest in learning more, but with discussion on
County's policy direction and enforcement.
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CANNABIS REGULATION
CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP - NOVEMBER 13, 2023
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Workshop
Purpose
Review ordinances in effect
Overview of cannabis business types
Licensing and registration
Direction on registration and dispensary
Next steps
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Wright County Ord. 23-3
• Creates Chapter 97 - Cannabis Regulation
• Public Place Prohibition
• No person shall use cannabis flower, cannabis
products, lower -potency hemp edibles, or hemp -
derived consumer products in a public place or a
place of public accommodation unless the
premises is an establishment or an event licensed
to permit on -site consumption of adult -use
cannabis flower and adult use cannabis products.
• No person shall vaporize or smoke cannabis
flower, cannabis products, artificially derived
cannabinoids, or hemp -derived consumer
products in any location where the smoke,
aerosol, or vapor would be inhaled by a minor.
City Ord. 808
• Interim Ordinance
• Authorizes study of the new law and products, uses, and
businesses to assess need for regulation and
restrictions relating to the sales, testing, manufacturing,
and distribution of cannabis flower, cannabis products,
and lower -potency products including through zoning
ordinances, to protect the public health, safety, and
welfare
• Prohibits until January 1, 2025:
• The manufacturing, distributing, and selling of
Cannabis Flower and Cannabis Products, and the
operation of any Cannabis Business
• Does not apply to the selling, testing, manufacturing,
or distributing of THC Products related to the
Medical Cannabis Program as administered by the
Minnesota Department of Health, if activity is done in
accordance with the regulations and laws of
Minnesota regarding Medical Cannabis.
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City Ord. 788
• Cannabinoid Products
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• Relates to lower potency hemp products authorized
under Minn. Stat. 151.72
• Must have a "tobacco products shop" license from
Wright County
City Ord. 810
• Cannabinoid Products -THC Beverages
• Authorizes establishments licensed by the City
to sell on -sale alcohol to sell cannabinoid
beverages.
Types of
cannabis
business
Licenses
Types of
Licenses the
City is allowed
to Register
Types of
Licenses the
City is
allowed to
limit in
number
• Statute establishes types of cannabis business licenses
• Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) will issue the business licenses
• City is issues retail registrations for the following types of licenses:
• Cannabis microbusiness with a retail endorsement*
• Cannabis mezzobusiness with a retail endorsement*
• Cannabis retailer*
• Medical cannabis retailer or medical combination business
• Lower -potency edible retailer meeting statutory requirements
• City is not authorized to issue registration for other types of businesses
Cannabis microbusiness Cannabis mezzobusiness Cannabis retaile
Cultivates up to 5,000 SF,
manufacturer and sells
products at a single
location; may allow on -site
consumption; may offer live
entertainment
Cultivates up to 15,000 SF,
manufacturer and sells
products at a single location;
no on -site consumption; may
operate up to 3 locations
Medical cannabis retailer/combination business
Purchase/sells/distributes medical cannabis
flower and medical cannabinoid products to
persons authorized to receive medical cannabis
flower or medical cannabinoid products
Operate up to 5 locations
(commonly known as
dispensaries)
Lower-Potencv edible retailer
Purchases, makes, manufactures,
packages, and sells lower
potency hemp edibles
Registration
• City can limit the number of cannabis retailers by setting a
limit on licensed cannabis retailers
• 1 retail license/12,500 people = licenses for Monticello
• County registration of 1/12,500 people could further limit
• Authority to restrict number is limited to the following
recreational cannabis retailer license types:
• Cannabis microbusiness with a retail endorsement
• Cannabis mezzobusiness with a retail endorsement
• Cannabis retailer
• If the City issues registrations, the City is required to conduct
the compliance checks
• Registration fees set by statute
• City will need to determine land use regulation for the other
types of cannabis businesses, but may not prohibit or
register those types of businesses
• State will seek zoning compliance verification from the City
• Delegates administration, registration review and enforcement for
cannabis businesses to Wright County
• County's ordinance for cannabis would apply in the City
• The more restrictive ordinance would be enforced
• Wright County open to City preference on the number of
registrations and buffer requirements
• Draft County cannabis ordinance expected in early 2024
• Enforcement and compliance:
• On -going discussion with County
• County retains registration fee
• City retains zoning authority
• City retains local cannabis aid under current draft
• 20% of gross receipts of cannabis retail will go to a local
government account with 50% of that amount annually distributed
to cities; amount to individual city is based on number of
registrations within a city
Municipal Dispensary
• OCM will "score" all license applications by awarding points
based on the following categories.
(1) status as a "social equity applicant;" (must be 20% of total
points)
(2) status as a veteran or retired national guard applicant who
does not meet the definition of social equity applicant;
(3) security and record keeping;
(4) employee training plan;
(5) business plan and financial situation;
(6) labor andemployment practices;
(7) knowledge and experience; and
(8) environmental plan.
*Bonus points available for "expand[ing] service to an
underrepresented market."
• If there are more applications than available licenses, OCM will
issue licenses to the highest scoring applications first
• It is likely a municipality could score highly on several of the
categories given the resources and stabilit afforded b being
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government entities
• In sum, applicants will have to be fairly close to ready to open
in order to even apply for the license (Liquor or standalone)
• Required resources and funding to preparation
for application
• Location consideration
• Revenue opportunity/return on investment
• Credit card transaction limitations (federal law)
• Insurance impact/implications
• Staffing
• Given
license
# required
(2 for Monticello), City
would
not be
the single -source
retailer
In 2040 the City of Monticello is an inclusive community focused around sustainable
growth while maintaining its small-town character. Monticello is a Mississippi River
town known for its schools, parks, biking and walking trails and vibrant downtown.
Monticello is an evolving, friendly and safe community that respects the quality of its
environment, fosters a sense of belonging and connection, encourages a healthy and
active lifestyle and supports innovation to promote a prosperous economy.
A safe, clean, and beautiful community
supported by caring and helpful residents.
A network of parks, open space
and trail connections that provide
recreation opportunities.
An inclusive community welcoming
people of all ages, races, religions and
ethnic backgrounds.
A diversified and strong local
economy competitive at regional,
state and national levels.
A vibrant downtown that embraces the River
and provides a focal point for the community.
A healthy community focused on
physical and mental health and wellness
of its residents.
A range of attainable housing options
in terms of type, cost, and location.
A respected school and education system
serving the community.
A balanced land use and transportation
framework that provides options and
connectivity.
A thriving arts and culture scene that
reflects the creativity of the community
and supports a sense of place.
1. Does the City want to issue its own registrations or enter into the
Wright County Joint Powers Agreement?
• County's ordinance would apply in the City
• County indicates willingness to support City registration limit and
buffers
• City maintains zoning authority
Staff Recommendation: Continue to monitor County ordinance
and JPA development.
2. What number of registrations does the City want to set?
Staff recommendation: council guidance requested. Starting
smaller and increasing number later allows for evaluation of
consistency with City vision, community capacity, resource
impact, and time to absorb and integrate other legislative or
OCM adjustments.
3. Does the City want to operate a municipal dispensary?
Staff Recommendation: ,o meet the proposed application
requirements, consulting and or dedicated and knowledgeable
staff resources would be required.
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Next Steps
Zoning Ordinance
Review all cannabis business types and rules
Discuss use allowances by district
Determine buffer recommendation
Review model ordinances
City Code Amendments
Smoking
Registration
Study Document
Summary of review and action
Development of clear findings for decisions
Cannabis Regulation
Joint City Council and Planning Commission Special Meeting
October 1, 2024
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Overview
• Role of Council, Role of Planning Commission
• Timeline: Overview of Current Statutes &
Regulations
• Establish Clear Direction for:
• Retail Registration
• Smoking Ordinance
• Special Event (Cannabis Event) Permits
• Zoning Guidance
• Next Steps
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Study & Ordinance Adoption Timeline
July 1:
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Adoption of M.S. 151.72,
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Subd 3 permitting the sale
of edible and nonedible
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cannabinoid products
May 30:
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Adoption of M.S. 342 —
Cannabis regulating
Cannabis uses and
businesses
August 26:
Adoption of Joint Powers
Agreement for
Enforcement & Regulation
of Cannabis, with Wright
County
August 22: December 12:
Adoption of Interim Adoption of Ordinance 788 Regulating
Ordinance Prohibiting the Cannabinoid Products
Manufacturing and
Distribution of Products
containing THC
August 28: August 28: October 9:
Adoption of Interim Council Adoption of Ordinance
Ordinance 808 Prohibiting Special Meeting 810 for On -Sale
Cannabis Businesses Cannabinoid Products
October 1: October 21: November 1:
Council and Planning (Tentative) Council Planning Commission
Commission Joint and Planning Public Hearing on
Workshop Commission Joint Cannabis Land Use
Workshop Regulations
Moratorium ends
January 1, 2025
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November 13:
Council
Special Meeting
November 25:
(Tentative) Council
review and adoption
of Cannabis
regulations
Roles
• Planning Commission
• Consider Land Use regulation
• Hold public hearing on Land Use regulations
• Recommend Land Use regulations
• City Council
• Direction on municipal dispensary
• Direction on retail registration
• Local registration authority (joint powers)
• Number of registrations
• Direct study and ordinance development I
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Effect of Law
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• M.S. 342 - Cannabis legalizes adult -use cannabis, including:
• Home growing
• Use
• Manufacturing
• Possession
• Enforcement
• Establishes a regulatory framework for consumer cannabis and lower -
potency hemp
• Creates 16 license types
• City cannot prohibit any of the 16 types
• Lower -potency hemp under the umbrella of cannabis statute
• Establishes the Office of Cannabis Management
• Licensing through OCM, registration though local jurisdiction
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Resources & References
• City Attorney
• Office of Cannabis Management
• League of MN Cities
• Community Ordinances
• Public Health Law Center
• Wright County
ADO"O.-W
A Guide for Local Governments
on Adult -Use Cannabis
Retail Registration
• Amendment to XI - Business Regulations for Development of Retail
Registration Ordinance
• There are 5 types of cannabis retail businesses
• One of the business types is lower -potency hemp retail; Wright County is not going
to require retail registration for lower -potency hemp edible retailer
• References Joint Powers for County registration
• City will verify zoning, building and fire code compliance
• Establishes minimum and maximum registration retail location number for Monticello
• Statute requires 1 registration for every 12,500 persons; 2 registrations for
Monticello
• County -wide maximum of 15 retail registrations applied only to JPA cities
• Establish buffers
• Zoning code standard subject to variance
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Direction Point 1
Staff Recommendation:
• Maximum of 2 city retail registrations
• No registrations will be granted after the county or cities within the county
have granted at least one registration for every 12,500 residents in the
county; whichever is reached first
• Reminder: County -wide maximum is 15 for JPA cities
• Rationale:
• Based on state statute (minimum of 2 required)
• Determine and measure impact based on the lower number
• We can amend to add more registrations in the future
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Smoking Ordinance
Recommendation: Amendment toXlll- GeneralOffensesfor
development of a Smoking Ordinance
• M.S. 342 allows the City to adopt ordinances for overall smoking regulation, including
cannabis
• Smoking defined as: Inhaling, exhaling, burning, or carrying any lighted or heated cigar,
cigarette, pipe, or any other lighted or heated product containing, made, or derived from
nicotine, tobacco, cannabis, or other substance, whether natural or synthetic, that is
intended for inhalation. Smoking includes carrying or using an activated electronic
delivery device. Smoking does not include the use of traditional, or sacred, tobacco used
by many American Indian, Alaska Native, and Indigenous communities for spiritual and
medicinal purposes
• Wright County will maintain current ordinance prohibiting cannabis use in all public
spaces
• City Attorney has recommended the City adopt its own ordinance for all types of smoking d to
enforcement issues in distinguishing product (*I �'��
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Direction Point #2
• Staff Recommendation:
• Prohibit use in the following publicly owned spaces:
• Outdoor spaces surrounding publicly owned property (ex. DMV)
• City parks
• Municipal parking lots
• During public events within all public spaces
• Prohibit use in privately owned spaces:
• 25' from entrances to public places
• "Public places" includes places of public accommodation
• "Public places" shall not include outdoor patios
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Special Event Permits
� •Recommendation: IX - General Regulations Amendment
�e M.S. 342 provides for specific Cannabis Events activities
� •Develop cannabis event permit framework within existing Special Event
Permit ordinance
• Cannabis event is one of the 16 license types which must be allowed
• City must also allow sales at cannabis events
• City will need to determine regulations for these events
• This determination includes whether to allow on -site consumption; City is not
required by statute to allow on -site consumption
• Where these events can be held
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Direction Point #3
Recommendation:
low cannabis events in the same locations as allowed by zoning for
I ctail cannabis uses
• Subject to buffer requirements
• Not be allowed in public places
• On -site consumption would be governed by the Smoking Ordinance
• Similar to alcohol, needs to occur in adesignated/delineated
space that is only accessible to individual 21 and over
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Buffer Standards
• Schools:
No registered cannabis business may be located within 1,000 feet of a school.
Recommendation: "As measured by the shortest line from the property line of the
space to be occupied by the proposed retail establishment to the nearest property
line of school.
• Day cares, Playgrounds, Etc.
No registered cannabis business may be located within 500 feet of a day care, residential
treatment facility, or an attraction within a public park that is regularly used by minors,
including a playground or athletic field.
Recommendation: "As measured by the shortest line from the property line of the
space to be occupied by the proposed retail establishment to the nearest property
line of a daycare, residential treatment facility, or attraction within a public park that is
regularly used by minors."
City cannot adopt a buffer standard that constitutes a de facto ban on a cannabis
business. The City needs to provide at least some lots that could allow the cannabis
business; the City does not need to provide that any of those lots are available for new
development or redevelopment.
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Monticello preliminary buffer
map with the maximum
statutory buffers illustrates
available parcels for all types of
cannabis businesses
• Within zoning ordinance,
different types of cannabis
businesses will be located
within different zoning
districts
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Zoning Ordinance Overview
• Regulates time, place and manner
• Hours of Operation
• Site and off -site impacts:
• Odor
• Noise
• Signs
• Other existing applicable standards will apply— building materials, parking, etc.
• Establishes a Use Classification and District Methodology
• Including accessory use regulations for combination businesses such as micro- and
mezzobusinesses in conjunction with manufacturing or cultivation
• Establishes minimum buffer A
• Applies to all cannabis businesses, unless the City selects a
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Direction
• Retail Registration Number
• Confirm maximum of 2 city registration or County max whichever comes first(or)
• Other number of registrations and findings/justification for number
• Subject to the County maximum of 15
• Buffer
• Consensus on establishment of maximum buffer
• Smoking
• Consensus on staff recommendation
• Use in personal vehicle in municipal parking lot
• Special Event Permits
• Consensus on staff recommendation
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Action G
• Motion to direct staff to consider and prepare amendments to including
but not limited to City Code IX: General Regulations, XI: Business
Regulations, XIII: General Offenses and XV: Land Usage as related to
Cannabis regulation and to call for a public hearing on November 4,
2024 for review and adoption of Cannabis and Cannabis business
regulations.
CITY OF
Z Monticello
Next Steps
• Draft ordinances
• City Attorney coordination
• Wright County Sheriff's Office review
• Joint meeting on October 24 at 5 PM
• Review draft ordinances
• Study summary
• Adopt and repeal ordinances
• Website communication
• Expect ordinance amendments
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