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STAFF ORIGINATOR: <br />MEETING DATE: <br />TOPIC: <br />VOTE REQUIRED: <br />John Swenson, Public Safety Director <br />August 14, 2023 <br />Ordinances prohibiting cannabis use on public property and in <br />public places <br />3/5 <br />BACKGROUND <br />At Council’s direction, staff has obtained and reviewed various cannabis-related ordinances from <br />around the Twin Cities and considered unique variables in Lino Lakes. Staff then drafted <br />language changes to Lino Lakes Ordinance 301 to define and prohibit the use of cannabis in/on <br />public parks and grounds. In addition, staff drafted ordinance Chapter 502, which aims to <br />prohibit the consumption of cannabis, in any form and through any manner of ingestion, in a <br />public place or on public property. <br />Through this process, staff consulted with, and received approval from, the City’s contract <br />prosecuting attorney. It is staff’s belief that, if adopted, these ordinances will help maintain <br />quality of life for Lino Lakes residents and help ensure great experiences for Lino Lakes visitors. <br />RECOMMENDATION <br />Staff recommends approving the First Readings of Ordinance 05-23 and Ordinance 06-23. <br />ATTACHMENTS <br />City of Lino Lakes Ordinance 05-23 <br />City of Lino Lakes Ordinance 06-23 <br />CITY COUNCIL <br />AGENDA ITEM 4A