February 3, 2025 City Council Meeting

Sunday, April 6, 2025

Cannabis and hemp business ordinance amendment (Ordinance 496)

Planning and Parks Commission membership policy amendment (Ordinance 497)

Public Safety Department succession planning and promotions

Votes (3)

Approve agenda as presented

Passed4-0

Moved by Brian Govern · Seconded by Peter Vick

Approve consent agenda items A through F

Passed4-0

Moved by Brian Govern · Seconded by Claudia Lacy

Approve Ordinance 496 regarding cannabis/hemp business zoning (Industrial only)

Passed4-0

Moved by Brian Govern · Seconded by Claudia Lacy

Notable Quotes (2)

The planning commission wasn't real keen on allowing growing in the commercial area because that's more all along Highway 7.

David Abel
Cannabis zoningDiscussing why the planning commission pushed back against commercial cannabis zoning.

The deputy chief is a grade 10... we're recommending moving Craig from a grade 10 step seven to a grade 11 step seven.

Jasper Kruel
Budget and PersonnelDetailing the fiscal impact of promoting Craig Squires to Public Safety Director.

People (5)

Lisa WhaleyMayor

Presiding over the council meeting.

David AbelCommunity Development Director

Managing the cannabis zoning ordinance and Planning Commission recommendations.

Jasper KruelCity Administrator

Providing administrative guidance on ordinances and personnel changes.

Craig SquiresDeputy Chief (Incoming Director)

Recommended for promotion to Public Safety Director effective March 27, 2025.

Patrick CummingsSergeant

Recommended for promotion to Deputy Chief.

Places Mentioned

5435 County Road 51Highway 7MinnetristaMoundSt. Bonifacius

Events & Meetings (3)

  • February 3, 2025: Regular City Council Meeting
  • January 22, 2025: Work Session
  • March 27, 2025: Effective date for Public Safety department promotions

Ordinances & Resolutions (2)

496

Amending city code related to cannabis and hemp businesses.

497

Amending section 305.7 regarding Parks and Planning Commission membership.

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February 3, 2025 City Council Meeting - Minnetrista Recorder