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Mounds View Planning Commission January 15, 2025 <br /> Regular Meeting Page 3 <br /> Council Member Gunn reported the Council recently approved plans for the Mounds View <br /> Tribute Park on a 5-0 park. She noted fundraising would now begin for the park and explained <br /> the City received a $50,000 donation from the SBM Fire Relief Association and$4,000 from the <br /> Mounds View Lions. She reviewed the granite markers that would be included within the park. <br /> She indicated the Tribute Park would be dedicated on 13, 2025 which was when the <br /> SBM Fire/Mounds View Police softball game would be held. She stated a big ceremony would <br /> be held at the park on Veterans Day. She commented on how the City plans to pay for the park <br /> noting there would be fundraising efforts and grants would be pursued. <br /> C. Reports of Planning Commissioners <br /> Bill Barker, Minnesota Roots, introduced himself to the Council and spoke regarding the <br /> legalized use of cannabis in Minnesota. He commented on how slow the rollout has been for the <br /> State. He reported he was hopeful the State would have licenses and rules in place sooner rather <br /> than later in 2025. He discussed the potential of opening a municipal cannabis retail shop in <br /> Mounds View noting he has been working with staff on this matter for the 30 days. He stated he <br /> has been looking at properties in Mounds View for a viable storefront and understood retail <br /> space was very hard to come by in the City. Further discussion ensued regarding potential <br /> properties that may be available for this use. <br /> 9. Next Planning Commission Meeting: <br /> A. Wednesday,February 5,2025 at 6:00 p.m. <br /> B. Wednesday,February 19, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. <br /> 10. Adjournment <br /> There being no further business before the Planning Commission, Chair Farmer adjourned the <br /> meeting at 6:50 p.m. <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> Brian Beeman <br /> Assistant City Administrator <br /> Transcribed by: <br /> Heidi Guenther <br /> Minute Maker Secretarial <br />