City Council Resolution 2025-45CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-45
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO TITLE IX FOR GENERAL REGULATIONS, TITLE XI
FOR BUSINESS REGULATIONS AND TITLE XV, CHAPTER 153: ZONING, FOR THE REGULATION
OF CANNABIS AND LOWER -POTENCY HEMP EDIBLE LAND USES SUBJECT TO LOCAL ADOPTION
OF THE PROVISIONS AND MANDATES OF THE MINNESOTA STATE STATUTE CHAPTER 342
WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota has City has enacted Minn. Stat. Chapter 342
authorizing the operation of cannabis -related business and lower potency hemp edible business
enterprises; and
WHEREAS, the legislation authorizes local government to exercise land use
management regulations over cannabis and lower potency hemp edibles 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 amendments, the City would establish
adequate opportunity for such lower potency hemp edible uses to locate and operate with the
City, while protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the community; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has 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 July 1, 2025 on the
proposed amendments and members of the public were provided the opportunity to present
information to the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has considered all of the comments and the staff
report, which are incorporated by reference into the resolution; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Monticello has recommended
approval of the amendment; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Monticello makes the following Findings of
Fact in relation to the recommendation of approval:
1. The amendments for the regulation of cannabis and lower potency hemp edible
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.
CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-45
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 and lower potency hemp edible businesses has the
potential for adverse land use impacts without reasonable regulations and land use
management.
4. 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.
5. The proposed amendments create a reasonable process for both the City and the
private development interests working in the community.
6. 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 hereby approves the proposed zoning amendments in
Ordinances 852 and 853, based on the findings noted herein.
ADOPTED this 141" day of July, 2025 by the City Council of the City of Monticello, Minnesota.
MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL
By:
Lloyd Hilgart, Mayor
ATTEST:
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JJenfifer Sc4ibek3City Clerk