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Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes August 20, 2024 Page 11 1 restrictive hours, however, staff is not recommending this level of regulation. 2 Since the zoning ordinance sites a retail facility in a standard commercial retail 3 district, it is expected that standard commercial hours will be followed. The City 4 could update this issue if it is found that specific concerns arise related to ours of 5 operation. 6 3.7 Odor. There is language in the statute that references an ability to regulate uses 8 based on odor, however, it is not clear at all how this would be accomplished or 9 enforced. The City’s adopted prohibition of smoking in public places is intended to 10 address the primary objection to odor, which is expected to be smoke. Whereas 11 some industries can create odor emissions, there are PCA limitations on particulate 12 matter and other emissions which would also apply. Staff does not recommend any 13 additional odor-related regulation. 14 4.15 Low Potency Hemp Products. The City may be able to further limit the low- 16 potency hemp sales currently allowed by law. St. Anthony has adopted a 17 regulation that limits sales to those businesses that maintain a tobacco sales 18 license. It is not expected that this will change as these products shift to State 19 licensing. 20 5.21 Cannabis Events. The legislation created a requirement that Cities permit 22 temporary “Cannabis Events”. These events would be located only where the City 23 authorizes any other type of temporary event. If in public places, smoking or other 24 consumption would not be allowed. If in indoor places, the Minnesota Clean 25 Indoor Air Act would continue to apply. No additional regulation is anticipated 26 currently. 27 6.28 Other. There are a few administrative options for the City to consider, including 29 how to “register” licensed establishments, enforcing compliance required by the 30 law, and addressing licensee reapplication, among a few others. These aspects of 31 the ordinance address clerical aspects of City operation rather than land use 32 decision-making. 33 34 Mr. Grittman summarized the cannabis topic is complex and has many facets that impact local 35 government. Prior decisions on cannabis regulation are incorporated into this comprehensive 36 ordinance, now that the State has created the model ordinance for local guidance. Municipal 37 sales, law enforcement, and other administrative or General Code aspects of the law are left 38 for separate consideration by the City Council. 39 40 Staff asks the Commission to discuss the various questions identified and provide 41 recommendations as to the various elements of City authority. Staff will update the draft 42 model reflecting staff and Commission comments for City Council consideration at upcoming 43 meetings. A draft ordinance based on the model was provided for Commission consideration. 44 The yellow highlights are those areas that are optional or reflect commentary only. 45