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City Council Minutes <br />November 18, 2024 <br />--------- <br />Page 7 of 8 <br />for specific purposes outlined in a policy and the video is deleted after 30 days. <br />Mayor Dietz stated the camera system is a good idea. <br />Councilmember Grupa stated the city needs to do this project, and he'd take safety over feelings. <br />10.5 Cannabis and Hemp Registration Ordinance <br />Ms. Allard presented the staff report. The Council discussed the new cannabis laws and draft ordinance <br />and concurred on the following items: <br />▪With not knowing the staff time and resources needed, set fees to the state maximum, then <br />monitor and amend fees if needed. <br />▪Limit the number of retailers to three, not counting a possible municipal operation. There would <br />be no limit, per state law, for low potency hemp retailers. <br />▪Match hours of operation to the liquor store hours of operation as allowed by law. <br />▪Create a permit process for temporary cannabis events. <br />▪Have language in the ordinance to allow for municipal cannabis operations. <br />▪Follow the same buffer requirements similar to the low-potency hemp retailers. <br />10.6 Municipal Cannabis Operation and Manager <br />The staff report was presented. Mr. Stremcha stated it would be key to onboard a cannabis expert <br />sooner rather than later because as more cannabis stores come online, the pool of candidates will <br />shrink. He further discussed building versus leasing. Mr. Audette stated having a manager with cannabis <br />experience would be valuable. <br />Mayor Dietz stated he would prefer to start out slow and lease a space before deciding to move <br />forward with the expense of building something with an unknown future of the success of a business. <br />The Council concurred on drafting a business plan prior to making building and hiring decisions. <br />11.MOTION TO ADJOURN <br />Moved by Councilmember Westgaard and seconded by Councilmember Beyer to adjourn <br />the meeting of City Council. Motion Carried 5-0. <br />The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. <br />Minutes prepared by Tina Allard. <br />12.INFORMATION <br /> <br />___________________ <br /> <br />___________________ <br /> <br />Page 10 of 211