Planning Commission January 12 2026

Monday, January 12, 2026

Election of 2026 Chair and Vice Chair

Approval of Minutes (tabled)

Public Hearing: Special Use Permit for Spiral Foods Co-op (1250 South Frontage Road)

Review of New Business and upcoming items

Planning Commission member introductions

Areas of Interest (4)

Hastings Planning Commission approves hemp edible sales permit for long-standing Spiral Foods Co-op.
Commission members weigh in on strict ID policies and product security measures for local cannabis retailers.
Concerns raised regarding consumption of hemp-infused beverages in co-op dining areas.
New wave of Hastings Planning Commission members take seats amid transition period.

Votes (2)

Election of Melanie Peters as Chair and Rachel Swedine as Vice Chair

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Unspecified · Seconded by Unspecified

Approve special use permit for Spiral Foods Co-op (20262)

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Rachel Swedine · Seconded by Jennifer Silver

Notable Quotes (2)

If we do want to choose to offer something like a 5 mgram or something like that in a beverage or whatnot, then we would change in accordance.
— Matt Mollik

Hemp productsDiscussing future product offerings at the co-op.

I'm gonna make grandma bring out her ID and my cashiers are held to that same standard.
— Matt Mollik

ID policyDescribing the strict age verification policy at Spiral Foods Co-op.

People (6)

Melanie PetersPlanning Commissioner

Commission member since 2021; resident near Canon Park.

Rachel SwedinePlanning Commissioner

Commission member since January 2024; resident of downtown area.

Matt MollikGeneral Manager

General Manager of Spiral Foods Co-op; resident of Northfield, MN.

Melissa McGrathPlanning Commissioner

Commission member since 2023; resident of Windham Hills area.

Jennifer SilverPlanning Commissioner

New member; owner of Bar Draft House and Green To Go dispensary.

Nicole PalmaPlanning Commissioner

New member; former Park and Rec commission member.

Places Mentioned

1250 South Frontage Road (Spiral Foods Co-op)714 13th Street275 33rd Street West824 Fremont Street East, Northfield, MNVermillion StreetCanon Park areaWindham Hills area

Events & Meetings (3)

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 (City Council meeting)
January 26, 2026 (Scheduled Planning Commission meeting)
February 4, 2026 (Training session)

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

20262

Special use permit for retail sales of lower potency hemp edible products at 1250 South Frontage Road.

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