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Councilmember Beyer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
Resolution 25-02
A Resolution of the City of Elk River Approving Notice of Summary
Publication of Ordinance #25-01 An Ordinance Regulating Cannabis and
Hemp Retail Business Registration of the City of Elk River, Minnesota, City
Code
WHEREAS, on January 6, 2025, the Elk River City Council adopted Ordinance 25-01
amending Chapter 26 to add Article VI., of the Elk River Code of Ordinances; and
WHEREAS, the texts of the amendment is cumbersome, and the expense of publication
of the complete ordinance is not justified; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, Section 412.191, subd. 4, allows publication by title and
summary in the case of lengthy ordinances; and
WHEREAS, the summary of Ordinance 25-01 is as follows
The city code has been amended to regulate cannabis and hemp businesses in Elk River. A
new Article VI., in Chapter 26 is created to establish what the city is regulating, how local
review and registration of retail businesses will be handled and enforced; general
requirements in terms of how many retail businesses are allowed, hours of operation, and
temporary cannabis event permitting; and
WHEREAS, a copy of the full text of the ordinance is available for inspection by any
person at the office of the Elk River City Clerk, 13065 Orono Parkway, during regular
business hours.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council, by at least four -fifths
vote, authorizes the publication of the title and summary of Ordinance 25-01.
The motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Councilmember
Beyer and duly seconded by Councilmember Grupa, and upon vote being taken thereon, the
following voted in favor thereof: Mavor Dietz, Councilmembers Grupa, Calva, Bever, and
Wagaer and the following against: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed
and adopted.
The following members were present: Mayor Dietz, Councilmembers Grupa, Calva. Beyer,
and Wa0er and the following absent: none.
Passed and adopted this 6' day of January 2025.
J J. ietz, yor
ATTEST:
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Tina Allard, City Clerk