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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2023-76 Resolution Authorizing Summary Publication (Interim Ordinance re Cannabis Businesses)1 Resolution 2023-76 July 5, 2023 Member Albers introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: CITY OF MEDINA RESOLUTION NO. 2023-76 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 711 BY TITLE AND SUMMARY WHEREAS, the city council of the city of Medina has adopted Ordinance No. 711, an interim ordinance authorizing a study and imposing a moratorium on the operation of cannabis businesses within the city of Medina; and WHEREAS, Minnesota Statues § 412.191, subdivision 4 allows publication by title and summary in the case of lengthy ordinances or those containing charts or maps; and WHEREAS, the ordinance is three pages in length; and WHEREAS, the city council believes that the following summary would clearly inform the public of the intent and effect of the ordinance. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the city council of the City of Medina that the city clerk shall cause the following summary of Ordinance No. 711 to be published in the official newspaper in lieu of the ordinance in its entirety: Public Notice The city council of the City of Medina has adopted Ordinance No. 711, an interim ordinance authorizing a study and imposing a moratorium on the operation of cannabis businesses within the city of Medina. The ordinance prohibits the operation of any cannabis business, as that term is defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 342.01, subd. 14, while the city undertakes a study regarding such businesses. While the ordinance is in effect, no business, person, or entity may operate a cannabis business within the jurisdictional boundaries of the city, and the city will not accept, process, or act on any application, site plan, building permit, or zoning or other approval for a business proposing to engage in the operation of a cannabis business in the city. The full text of the ordinance is available from the city clerk at Medina city hall during regular business hours. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the city council of the City of Medina that the city clerk keep a copy of the ordinance in their office at city hall for public inspection and that they post a full copy of the ordinance in a public place within the city. Dated: July 5, 2023 Kathleen Martin, Mayor 2 Resolution 2023-76 July 5, 2023 ATTEST: Caitlyn Walker, City Clerk The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member DesLauriers upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Albers, DesLauriers, Cavanaugh, Reid And the following voted against same: (Absent: Martin) None Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.