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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
I. CALL TO ORDER.
Mayor Wendy Webster called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
H. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
Mayor Wendy Webster invited the Council and audience to join her in the Pledge of Allegiance.
III. ROLL CALL.
Present: Mayor Webster, Councilmembers Doolan, Elnagdy, Jenson, and Randle.
Absent: None.
Also Present: City Manager Charlie Yunker, Finance Director Deborah Maloney, City Planner
Steve Grittman, and Ehlers & Associates Representative Stacie Kvilvang.
CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ALL OF THE
FOLLOWING ITEMS.
IV. APPROVAL OF AUGUST 27, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.
Motion by Councilmember Doolan, seconded by Councilmember Elnagdy, to approve the City
Council Meeting Agenda of September 10, 2024.
Motion carried 5-0.
V. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS.
Commissioner Mary Jo McGuire was unable to attend the meeting and her presentation will be
rescheduled.
VI. CONSENT AGENDA.
A. Approve August 27.2024, Council Meeting Minutes.
B. License and Permits.
C. Claims.
D. Resolution 24-058 — Designating Councilmember Elnagdy as a Participant in Outside
Organizations for 2024.
Motion by Councilmember Jenson, seconded by Councilmember Randle, to approve the Consent
Agenda items.
Motion carried 5-0.
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September 10, 2024
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2 VII. PUBLIC HEARING.
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4 A. Resolution 24-059 — Settiniz the 2025 PreliminqU Tax Levy and General O eratin
5 Budget for the City of St. Anthony Village.
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7 Finance Director Deborah Maloney reviewed Staff presented the draft 2025 budget and levy on
8 August 27, 2024, projecting a 4.65% levy increase. Since that meeting further negotiations have
9 taken place with the City's labor unions and information from comparable cities shows that
10 market adjustments are needed across all functions to remain competitive. Negotiations are still
11 ongoing, and as a result, staff is proposing to set the Preliminary Levy with a 6% increase over
12 2024. This will allow for flexibility to complete labor negotiations and would be the high mark
13 for the 2025 levy. Staff will present options to bring the levy increase at or below 5% for
14 consideration before the Truth in Taxation presentation on December 10, 2024.
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16 The Levy proposed reflects these work session discussions. The proposed 2025 overall levy is
17 $9,742,239 which represents an increase of $551,106 or a 6.00% increase compared to the 2024
18 overall levy.
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20 Ms. Maloney continued reviewing the 2025 Budget Parameters:
21 • City revenues budgeted using current run rates for sources that are subject to trends and
22 conservative baseline estimates for reoccurring aids and charges for services.
23 • Expenses budgeted at amounts that will maintain present level of City services.
24 • Liquor transfers are based on liquor operating results.
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26 The changes since the August 27, 2024 Meeting Presentation were reviewed:
27 • Labor negotiations have made it clear that market adjustments are needed across all
28 functions to remain competitive in attracting and retaining staff.
29 o This is based on current wages and known wage increases for comparable cities to
30 St. Anthony Village.
31 • This has resulted in a needed levy increase of over 5% based on the draft 2025 Budget
32 and Levy.
33 o Staff is recommending setting a preliminary levy increase of 5% to accommodate the
34 market wage pressure. This sets a high mark, with final adoption to take place in
35 December.
36 • Staff will present options to lower the levy increase during the Capital Funds discussion,
37 which is the next step in the budget process.
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39 Initial Levy increase information from 13 area cities indicates the current environment. The
40 average preliminary levy increase for the list of cities is a 10.48% increase from 2024 final levy.
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42 Ms. Maloney presented charts showing the Path to the 2025 Tax Levy, General Fund and Levy,
43 Overall Levy by Fund Type, and 2025 General Fund Revenues.
44 The General Fund Levy supports:
45 • Administration
46 • Police
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1 • Fire
2 • Public Works
3 • Finance
4 • Parks
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6 In 2024, the average homeowner paid $1,693 for City services for a home valued at $411,250
7 ($141 /month). A chart showing 2025 General Fund Expenditures was displayed.
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9 Ms. Maloney reviewed the 2025 Budget Cost Drivers as follows: Personnel Costs — 71 % of
10 expenditures, overall budgeted costs increased by $759,652. The 2025 base wage increase is
11 based on the anticipation of City's unions accepting a 3% cola along with appropriate market
12 adjustments. The net cost impact on the reoccurring wage base is $442,961. Other factors
13 creating the additional $233,766 in costs are as follows:
14 • The Police Department budget includes the full -year impact of restoring the lieutenant
15 position and adding a VCET officer in 2024. These additions occurred mid -year. The
16 budget impact is an increase of $152,860 in 2025.
17 • Similarly, the assistant fire chief position was added midyear in 2024, the impact of the
18 full year of the position in 2025 will be an increase of $68,828.
19 • Union negotiations are still ongoing, with high market demands driving up requests and
20 having a more significant impact on the levy than in previous years.
21 • Health insurance premium increase of 9.1 % is shared 5 015 0 by the City and the
22 employees. The 2025 impact of the shared increase is $72,925 (includes elected coverage
23 changes from 2023 to 2024).
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25 Contracted Services — 10% of expenditures, net decrease of $60,980 mainly as a result of
26 Hennepin County Board of Commissioner's decision to no longer charge cities for assessing
27 services; this will be levied through the County's levy going forward.
28 • Construction permits inspections budgeted at an increasing baseline activity has resulted
29 in greater expense of $5,394. This increase has no impact on the levy as the inspection
30 fee is a percentage of permit revenue received.
31 • Assessor (decrease of $82,000), attorney — reduced budgeted contingency, auditor,
32 engineer and planner services reflect rates and activity in these accounts. The net result of
33 these factors is cost decrease of $107,000.
34 • Contracted information technology costs up $22,383.
35 • Miscellaneous service contracts are estimated to increase by $18,940. This is driven by
36 police and fire increases in contracted costs, and remaining costs impacted by inflation.
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38 Other Insurance Costs — 5% of expenditures, overall costs up by $17,575.
39 • The worker's compensation insurance experience rating improved by 11% in the 2024-
40 2025 renewal period, combined with overall rate reductions of 15% resulted in a savings
41 of 16.86% for the 2024/2025 policy renewal, resulting in a savings of $58,230 in
42 workers' compensation premiums for the policy year. The budget year is a combination
43 of half prior renewal period rates and half current renewal period rates, resulting in a
44 small overall increase when combined with the prior year increase of 17.2%.
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• Liability, property and casualty premiums are projected to increase by $24,469 in 2025.
Main contributors to this are a 16.35% increase in municipal liability, 32.56% increase in
auto, and 19.5% increase in excess liability premiums, the net increase is 13.64%.
Pass Through Costs — 3% of expenditures, costs up $59,254.
• The substantial portion of the increase represents an estimated $72,000 increase in fire
relief payments made from state fire aid. This is offset by revenue of the same amount
and is an accounting requirement with no net levy impact. The transfer for rent from the
community center returned to the 2023 amount, a reduction of $15,000.
Remaining Budget Line Items — 11 % of overall expenditures or $1,083,574, costs are up
$51,732.
• Energy costs make up $4,377 of this increase.
• Anticipated inflationary factors have been applied to many of the supplies, printing and
repair and maintenance services pushing these costs up by $21,622.
• Budgeted costs for communications, memberships and training, community inclusion and
sustainability initiatives and other miscellaneous items are up $25,733 compared to 2024.
Other Factors for the 2024 Budget
• Liquor transfer to the General Fund will be $275,000 same as 2024.
• 2025 State -funded Local Government Aid reflects increases by only $921.
• Police contracted services are estimated to increase by $68,688 a 7% increase.
• Excess Tax Increment collections are projected to increase by $100,000 in 2025.
Ms. Maloney provided a summary of the 2025 Budget:
• General Fund operating budget totals $10,217,026 supported by a property tax levy of
$6,396,944.
• Personnel costs represent 71 % of General Fund expenditures:
o Personnel costs up $676,727.18 or 11.46%.
o Wages and benefits for $442,961 COLA and market adjustments.
o The full -year impact of 2024 new positions implemented mid -year is $233,766.
o Health insurance costs up $72,925.
• Other Insurance expenditures up $17,575.
• Contracted services down $28,982.
• Capital Funds levies increased by $92,500.
• Increase in all levies totals $551,106 or 6.00%.
Since 1999 the City has been awarded $35,070,091 in Grants and donations from local
businesses/residents.
The next steps in the budgeting process include:
• At the October 8, 2024, Council work session, Staff will present the proposed 2025
updates to the long-term capital budget plans.
• At the October 22, 2024 Council work session, Staff will present the proposed 2025
utility rate adjustments and budgets.
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1 • At the October 22, 2024, City Council meeting, Staff will present the 2025 long-term
2 capital budgets as revised. The requested City Council action will be the approval of
3 2025 capital levies and long-term plans.
4 • The final presentation of the 2025 Budget and Property Tax Levy (Truth in Taxation)
5 hearing is scheduled for the December 10, 2024 Council Meeting. At that meeting, Staff
6 will present a recap of the final 2025 Budget and the 2025 Property Tax Levy's impact on
7 the property tax bill.
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9 The City Council is asked to pass the resolution this evening certifying the preliminary levy to
10 Hennepin and Ramsey Counties.
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12 Mayor Webster opened the public hearing at 7:25 p.m.
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14 No one appeared to address the City Council during the public hearing.
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16 Councilmember Randle noted this was a difficult budget to prepare. He asked about budgeted
17 cost for communications, memberships and training, and community inclusion and sustainability
18 initiatives. Ms. Maloney stated the training costs were increased due to a number of new staff.
19 She will research and report back to Council. There was no increase in community inclusion and
20 sustainability. Mr. Yunker stated those numbers have been in the budget for a number of years
21 and include utilizing outside trainers, consultants, etc.
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23 Councilmember Elnagdy referred to page 10 attorney contingencies. Ms. Maloney stated there
24 were contingencies budgeted for legal services. In looking at recent years it was safe to decrease
25 that amount due to actual legal services used. The County will not be billing St. Anthony for the
26 assessment services.
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28 Councilmember Jenson stated this is the fourth time we have looked at the budget. It has
29 increased since the last glance. Is there anything else that needs to be added that hasn't been
30 addressed. Ms. Maloney stated Staff is requesting a not to exceed approval and if other expenses
31 are added adjustments will need to be made. The capital planning part is not complete and will
32 be discussed in meetings in October. A fund balance is kept for the capital funds. Mr. Yunker
33 stated this year there are contract negotiations with all three unions. We are halfway through the
34 three unions and we are not certain how we will come out. We try to keep a little above average
35 of the peer groups. The capital can be more flexible. Councilmember Jenson thanked Staff for
36 the level of detail provided.
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38 Councilmember Doolan asked about the 6% and how that would affect homeowners. She asked
39 if there is a budget this year for a police force for full capacity and if we are not at full capacity,
40 does that go into next year's budget. Mr. Yunker stated at the end of this year we will look at the
41 remaining balances and what is the best way to use that. Councilmember Doolan stated she has
42 heard from residents that taxes are high and challenging for residents on fixed incomes. She
43 wants to be mindful of understanding this 6% is higher than we have been talking about. There
44 may be some relief from transfers from 2023 budget. Ms. Maloney stated funds are carried in
45 based on when revenues are received. It is better to use current revenues for current
46 expenditures. We are carrying over public safety dollars $233,000 which is 2% of the levy.
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2 Mayor Webster stated now a cap needs to be set at 6%. This amount can be reduced but not
3 increased. The levy is certified in December. The debt levy has stayed flat for many years. The
4 bulk of personnel costs are for public safety. Staff is working diligently to try to get the levy at
5 5% or below.
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7 Councilmember Doolan stated the long-term strategy of reducing debt servicing. We are set to
8 have a good strategy long term. When we compare ourselves to the other cities, a lot of them
9 have a larger business presence. She would like to know where Falcon Heights and Lauderdale
10 land. Ms. Maloney stated they are most likely higher.
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12 Mayor Webster stated she and Mr. Yunker were at a City Manager's meeting yesterday and there
13 was a discussion about tax levy increases. The 6% we are discussing was second to the lowest.
14 There were seven cities higher than St. Anthony with the highest being 17.5%. There is some
15 uniqueness to St. Anthony.
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17 Councilmember Randle stated residents are aware of this when they move into St. Anthony.
18 They still choose to move to St. Anthony. Councilmember Doolan stated her concern is for those
19 on a fixed income.
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21 Mayor Webster closed the public hearing at 7:47 p.m.
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23 Motion by Councilmember Elnagdy, seconded by Councilmember Randle, to approve
24 Resolution 24-059, a Resolution Setting the Preliminary 2025 Tax Levy and General Operating
25 Budget for the City of St. Anthony Village.
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27 Motion carried 5-0.
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29 VIII. REPORTS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF.
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31 1. Ordinance 2024-05 — Amending Section 154.188 of the St. Anthony City Code
32 Regulating Cannabis Businesses.
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34 City Planner Steve Grittman reviewed the State of Minnesota has passed legislation during the
35 2023 legislative session legalizing various aspects of cannabis use, sales, agriculture, and
36 manufacturing. This legislation follows 2022 legalization of certain low -potency hemp -based
37 THC products. The City of St. Anthony subsequently adopted regulations for hemp-THC
38 products.
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40 In August of 2023, the City adopted a moratorium on cannabis -related businesses (as authorized
41 by the legislation), in anticipation of the State's establishment of agency and rule -making
42 activities. The State has created the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) to carry out the
43 requirements of the legislation, with an originally anticipated start date of January 2025. While
44 that date may shift some, the City is seeking to update its zoning regulations to comply with the
45 local land use impacts of the legislation.
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1 OCM has now developed a model ordinance for local government use and fine-tuning. Staff has
2 updated the model ordinance to fit St. Anthony's formatting and policy choices. The model
3 ordinance was provided for Council review. These retain the prohibition on use in public places,
4 and a separation buffer from specific land uses (1,000 feet for schools, 500 feet for parks
5 regularly used by minors, and 300 feet for childcare facilities and substance -abuse treatment
6 facilities.
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8 The Planning Commission recommended approval, with discussion of the specific sections and
9 notes, and staff requests approval of the first reading of this ordinance.
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11 The ordinance has a few areas of local choice, but generally, the State will handle all licensing,
12 with local governments reviewing the suitability of a location per its zoning district and building
13 code compliance. Sections A-G of the draft ordinance are largely administrative functions or
14 process requirements. There are a few areas of additional consideration as follows:
15 1. Number of licensed retail establishments. The State requires that all jurisdictions allow at
16 least one license for every 12,500 residents — the second license kicking in at a population
17 of 12,501. This draft ordinance anticipates the City limiting its licensees to the one
18 required, although the City can choose to allow more if it wishes to do so. This limitation
19 is found in Section K.
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2. Location Change. In Section H, the City can choose to require a licensed retailer to restart
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the full registration application process or allow a new location simply by notification
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from OCM. The Planning Commission's discussion was mixed, landing with a
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recommendation of the notification option only, rather than the more extensive re-
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registration. The Commission's consensus was Option B.
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3. Mixed Industrial/Retail Operations. The statute creates a class of retail licensees
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identified as "Microbusinesses" and "Mezzobusinesses". These are essentially industrial
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operations (growers, processors, etc.) distinguished from each other by size of operation.
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They are distinguished from other industrial operations in that they are permitted to
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obtain a "Retail Endorsement" permitting them to both process cannabis products and sell
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products at retail. The comparable use would be a brewer taproom in which the brewer is
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producing alcoholic beverages and operating an on -site drinking establishment.
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Any retailers (including these) are subject to the buffer requirements. This draft is written
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to exclude retail operations from the City's industrial areas — such that any micro- or
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mezzo -business would not be permitted to offer on -sale products at locations in the
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industrial districts. If on -site consumption similar to a taproom is preferred, this section
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would require revision.
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4. Hours of Operation. It is expected that a retail cannabis facility will maintain typical
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retail hours. The State legislation allows the City to set more restrictive hours; however,
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staff is not recommending this level of regulation. The legislation establishes maximum
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retailing hours requiring closure of any retail operation between 2:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m.,
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Monday through Saturday, and 2:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. on Sundays. This legislation
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permits the City to limit hours to 10:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.
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The Planning Commission discussed this aspect of the code, and also recommended no
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additional limits on hours of operation. Since the zoning ordinance sites a retail facility in
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a standard commercial retail district, it is expected that standard commercial hours will be
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followed. The Council has the ability to update this issue if it is found that specific
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concerns arise related to hours of operation.
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5. Odor. There is language in the statue that references an ability to regulate uses based on
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odor, however, it is not clear at all how this would be accomplished or enforced. The
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City's adopted prohibition of smoking in public places is intended to address the primary
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objection to odor, which is expected to be smoke. Whereas some industries can create
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odor emissions, there are PCA limitations on particulate matter and other emissions
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which could also apply.
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Staff has researched odor regulations with state and nearby municipalities and have not
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found substantive regulations in this regard. While there appears to be some future
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research in this area Staff is not currently recommending any additional odor -related
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regulation due to difficulties with enforcement. The typical regulation would be nuisance
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violations if odor became a tangible issue.
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6. Low Potency Hemp Products. The City is authorized to further limit the low -potency
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hemp sales currently allowed by law. St. Anthony has adopted a regulation that limits
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sales of edibles to those businesses that maintain a tobacco sales license. While the OCM
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will take over licensing of Hemp -infused products, the City will retain the ability to
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manage sales based on land use.
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Staff has recommended that hemp -infused products may be sold only by those
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establishments that have tobacco sales licenses in the case of off -sale products (such as
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edible gummies or infused beverages); or by those establishments that have on -sale liquor
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licenses, in the case of on -site consumption — particularly for infused beverages. The law
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does not permit the mixing of Hemp/THC infusion with alcoholic beverages.
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7_ Temporary Cannabis Events. The legislation created a requirement that Cities permit
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temporary "Cannabis Events". These events are limited to up to four days, and the City
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can limit the location of these events. The City can further limit these events to the
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display of products or other goods, or it may authorize retail sales. The draft ordinance
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language proposes that if retail sales are proposed, the event site must meet the buffer
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requirements that other retailers must meet.
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The current draft is also written to prohibit consumption of cannabis products on the
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premises of the event. The City has the authority to authorize or prohibit consumption at
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events. Currently the City's ordinance prohibits smoking on public property. However, an
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event on private property could include consumption/smoking if left unaddressed. This
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aspect of the Temporary Event section should be reviewed. If in indoor places, the
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Minnesota Clean Indoor Air Act would continue to apply.
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1 8. Other. There are a few administrative options for the City to consider, including how to
2 "register" licensed establishments, enforcing compliance required by the law, and
3 addressing licensee reapplication, among a few others. These aspects of the ordinance
4 address clerical aspects of City operation rather than land use decision -making.
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6 The Planning Commission recommends the City Council approve the draft ordinance as
7 presented. The ordinance will typically be heard over three readings. Staff will be reviewing
8 additional cross-section references to ensure that other portions of the City Code are fully
9 updated consistent with the draft ordinance once adopted.
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11 The cannabis topic is complex and has many facets that impact local government. Prior to
12 decisions on cannabis regulation are incorporated into this comprehensive ordinance, how the
13 State has created the model ordinance for local guidance. Municipal sales, law enforcement, and
14 other administrative or General Code aspects of the law are left to separate consideration by City
15 Council. The target date is January 1 sc
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17 Councilmember Randle referred to having a cannabis event and how is that regulated. He
18 questions how cities are required to sell cannabis. Mayor Webster stated this is similar to legal
19 alcohol sales.
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21 Councilmember Doolan referred to page 53 and noted no consumption is done at an event. It is a
22 marketing event. The City has more discretion on what a temporary event would look like. This
23 creates full guidelines for policing. She asked if anyone within the community could host an
24 event. Mr. Grittman stated the event holder would need to have an OCM authority.
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26 Councilmember Elnagdy asked about the relocation of a retailer. She asked what the arguments
27 were against re -registration. Mr. Grittman stated if a retailer moves they may need to prove their
28 validity of selling was discussed at the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission
29 determined only notification would be needed. Councilmember Elnagdy asked what the remedy
30 is for a retailer who is not in compliance. Mr. Grittman explained some options.
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32 Mayor Webster stated the fee for re -registration is $10,000. Mr. Grittman stated the re -licensing
33 would not be that much but would be lengthy and expensive. The $10,000 is for the licensing
34 through the OCM. The registration fee with the City is $500.
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36 Councilmember Doolan asked about a name change of the business. Mr. Yunker stated there will
37 be compliance checks in place and either the City or the County could be delegated to do that.
38 The City has authority over where the business is located.
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40 Councilmember Jenson asked about the highlighted sections in yellow in the ordinance. Mr.
41 Grittman stated those areas were highlighted to call attention to those sections. Hours of
42 operation can be set by the City. The 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. hours are similar to the liquor store
43 hours.
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45 Mayor Webster asked the Council for their thoughts about aligning the hours of operation to
46 those of the liquor store. (9:00 a.m. — 10:00 p.m.). Mr. Yunker stated the hours of liquor
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1 operations are adjusted slightly during the year. Councilmember Elnagdy suggested letting
2 business owners set their own hours in compliance with State Statute. Councilmember Randle
3 stated only bars within the City are open until 1:00 a.m. or 2:00 a.m. He sees no benefit to letting
4 them set their own hours. Councilmember Doolan stated since the City can regulate where the
5 businesses are located, what if a business is set up in a residential area and traffic is increased all
6 night long. That would be concerning to residents. Mr. Yunker stated Staff is putting some
7 restrictions in place and there is flexibility in determining other issues.
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9 Mayor Webster referred to page 49 — yellow text regarding the business moving to a new
10 location they would notify the City but no re -registration is required. Councilmember Doolan
11 asked if the ownership changes is re -licensing required and Mr. Grittman stated it would be
12 required.
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14 Mayor Webster referred to the temporary cannabis events not allowing consumption.
15 Councilmember Elnagdy asked how consumption could be monitored for edibles and how
16 enforced. She suggested removing that part from the Ordinance. Mayor Webster stated if the
17 concern is odor should edibles be allowed at a temporary event. Mr. Grittman stated he will do
18 some more research on that. Councilmember Doolan asked if a retailer can offer samples in the
19 shop (not during a temporary event) or could a temporary license be offered. Mr. Grittman stated
20 ediblesibeverages vs. smoking most retailers could not allow smoking in the store (Clean Air
21 Act). Mayor Webster asked the Council if edibles should be allowed during temporary events
22 and requested that be re -worded prior to the second reading.
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24 As far as where temporary events can happen, the wording in the Ordinance are optional.
25 Councilmember Doolan asked if she buys a product and hosts a party at her home can they use
26 edibles without a permit. Mr. Grittman stated personal use is not affected by the Ordinance.
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28 Councilmember Elnagdy asked about the application fee and Mr. Grittman stated only a
29 registration fee can be charged by the City.
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31 Motion by Councilmember Jenson, seconded by Councilmember Doolan, to approve First
32 Reading of Ordinance 2024-05 — Amending Section 154.188 of the St. Anthony City Code
33 Regulating Cannabis Businesses with edits provided to Staff.
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Councilmember Randle left the meeting at 8:26 p.m.
GENERAL BUSINESS OF COUNCIL.
Motion carried 4-0.
41 A. Resolution 24-060 — Relating to the $1,780,000 General Obligationmprovement Bonds,
42 Series 2024A• Authoriziniz the Issuance Awarding the Sale Fixing the Form and
43 Details, Providing for the Execution and Deliver+ thereof and the Security therefor and
44 Levying Ad Valorem Taxes for the Payment Thereof.
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Ms. Stacie Kvilvang from Ehlers & Associates reviewed the rating call that was held and St.
Anthony has been upgraded to AA+. This is one step below AAA. Since 2009, all the collective
decisions that have been made are responsible for this upgrade. The sale of the bonds was done
this morning and 4 bids were received with the lowest being from Baird with 2.96%.
Motion by Councilmember Doolan, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to approve Resolution
24-060, a Resolution Relating to the $1,780,000 General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series
2024A; Authorizing the Issuance, Awarding the Sale, Fixing the Form and Details, Providing
for the Execution and Delivery thereof and the Security therefor and Levying Ad Valorem Taxes
for the Payment Thereof.
Motion carried 4-0.
X. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCIL MEMBERS.
City Manager Yunker had no report.
Councilmember Doolan stated on August 28 she met with Silverwood educational staff. On
September 1" she and Mayor Webster did door -knocking. On September 4"' she attended the
Ramsey County Local League of Governments Climate Plan Workshop. She attended the
Chamber of Commerce Meeting on September 91n
Councilmember Jenson stated on September 4 he also attended the Climate Plan Workshop. On
September 5 he attended the Northeast Youth and Family Services event.
Councilmember Elnagdy had no report.
Mayor Webster stated on September 2 she and Councilmember Doolan resumed door -knocking
in the community. On September 6 she met with Ethical Leaders in Action. On September 8 she
began the onboarding process with Councilmember Elnagdy. On September 9, she attended the
Regional Council of Mayors Meeting. She and Mr. Yunker attended the Ramsey County Mayor
and City Manager's Meeting also on September 9.
XI. COMMUNITY FORUM - NONE.
No one appeared to address the City Council.
XII. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Mayor Webster stated her appreciation for a family in St. Anthony who owns a house where the
past owners passed away and invited family members to come and see the house and offered to
let them plant a tree.
XIII. ADJOURNMENT.
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
September 10, 2024
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1 Motion by Councilmember Jenson, seconded by Councilmember Doolan to adjourn the meeting
2 at 9:05 p.m.
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4 Motion carried 4-0.
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7 Respectfully submitted,
8 Debbie Wolfe
9 TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
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12 ATTEST:
13 City Clerk
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Mayor