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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 18, 2024 D. Miller introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2024-12-145 — ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENT AND PREPARATION OF PLANS FOR IMPROVEMENT NO. 2025 PW80 ON STONERIDGE COURT The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Kwapick. Ayes (4). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. 2025 SECONDHAND GOODS DEALER LICENSE RENEWALS The City Clerk stated that these are all renewal license applications that have been licensed for years. She stated that all application materials and fees have been received and therefore staff recommends approval subject to satisfactory background checks, noting that all fire inspections were passed earlier today. _ Mayor Fischer opened the public hearing for comments from the general public. There were no comments from the public. Upon motion by D. Miller, seconded by Gutierrez, the public hearing was closed. Ayes (4). Nays (0). Motion adopted. Kwapick introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2024-12-146 —APPROVING THE SECONDHAND GOODS LICENSES AS REQ UESTED, S UBJECT TO SA TISFA CTOR Y BA CKGR 0 UND CHECKS The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by D. Miller. Ayes (4). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. ORDINANCES 902, 9032 904 & 905 AMENDING THE CITY CODE AND ZONING CODE FOR CANNABIS BUSINESS ZONING AND REGULATIONS The Community Development Director provided background information on the legalization of adult - use cannabis in Minnesota and provided a regulatory framework for the cannabis industry. He provided updated information on the anticipated licensing timeline from the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM). He explained the items the City is able to regulate and reviewed information on the proposed number of registrations and buffers as well as zoning districts and interim use. He reviewed the proposed application and review process and provided a summary of the proposed ordinance. He stated that the recommendation from staff and the Planning Commission is to adopt all four ordinances and summary publication of those ordinances. Mayor Fischer commented that the City's position has been to start slowly, noting that there would be a potential to expand in the future. He acknowledged that this would seem contingent upon the Council also approving the Interim Use Permit later on the agenda. Gutierrez acknowledged that there are daycare and residential treatment facilities that can be located on single-family homes and wanted to ensure that proper buffers would be in place. She asked if those