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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
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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.