08-22-2022 Council Meeting Minutes

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COUNCIL MINUTES APPROVED 41 I) Consider Approval of August 8, 2022 Special Work Session 42 Minutes 43 FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT 44 There was no report from the Finance Department, 45 ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT REPORT Approved 46 3A) Consider Appointment of Public Services Administrative Assistant —Human Resources 47 and Communiciations Manager Sawyer reviewed the written staff report. Staff is recommending the 48 appointment of Angela Thorson based on qualifications and experience noted. 49 Councilmember Lyden moved to approve the appointment of Angela Thorson as recommended. 50 Councilmember Ruhland seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote. 51 PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT REPORT 52 4A) Consider Ordinance No. 02-22, Enacting an Interim Ordinance Creating a 53 Moratorium on the Sale, Testing, Manufacture and Distribution of THC Products within the 54 City of Lino Lakes — Public Safety Deputy Director Leibel reviewed the written staff report 55 requesting council action in enacting an ordinance (emergency) creating a moratorium on the sale, 56 testing, manufacture and distribution of THC products within the City for one year. He reviewed 57 the details and rationale for the request as included in the written report. 58 59 Mayor Rafferty remarked that there has been discussion that has led to consideration of a 120 day 60 moratorium (rather than a year). 61 62 John Hanselman, E & E Foods (d/b/a/Edwins Edibles). They have been looking at the former 63 Hammerheart Brewery facility and are interested in moving forward with a manufacturing facility 64 there. There is timing involved that makes or breaks their ability to move on the facility. He noted 65 that the product will be sold in the city and it could be made here or brought in. He noted 66 information provided by email to the council. He asked that the council put the moratorium on sale 67 and distribution rather than the manufacture or he will have to walk away from the brewery facility. 68 He noted jobs provided by his company and that he wished to bring a face to the business for the 69 council. His current facility is in White Bear Lake. 70 71 Councilmember Ruhland asked Deputy Director Leibel for a comment on the suggestion on limiting 72 the moratorium. The applicant discussed his schedule with staff. There is a zoning change pending 73 on the property; it would be necessary for him to submit his plans prior to the change. 74 Administrator Cotton explained the timing of passing an ordinance and the willingness to move to 75 120 days from a year. The mayor expressed support for the moratorium proposed. 76 77 Councilmember Ruhland asked if the Public Safety Department has an interest in working with the 78 applicant and Deputy Director Leibel indicated that is the intent. Mayor Rafferty indicated that the 79 council could review where the zoning change fits into things. 8o The council heard the applicant's request to exempt manufacturing from the moratorium. 81 Councilmember Lyden indicated his support for the 120 day full moratorium in the interest of public 82 safety and in light of the council being prudent and reasonable. 2