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December 5, 2024 City Council Meeting

Lakeland Shores City CouncilFriday, December 6, 2024
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Approval of agenda

Consent agenda

Fire Relief Association benefit level increase

Fire department performance metrics and operational overview

Adult-use Cannabis regulations ordinance

Public hearings for ordinances

Full Document Analysis

Votes (4)

Adopt the agenda

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Not stated · Seconded by Not stated

Approve consent agenda

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Not stated · Seconded by Not stated

Approve Fire Relief Association benefit increase to $5,500

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Not stated · Seconded by Not stated

Approve Ordinance 2024-1 adult-use cannabis regulations with 500ft setback amendment

Passed3-1

Moved by Mayor Bishop · Seconded by Not stated

Notable Quotes (2)

If we move it to a 1,000 feet that knocks him out but another company could come in... do we change it to 500?

— Mayor Bishop
Cannabis ordinanceDeliberating on the impact of setback distances on the local business.

If you're even an engineer on that truck you can treat a patient we just can't transport with and then we get Mutual aid.

— Mike Cruz
Fire Department OperationsExplaining the operational protocols of the fire department rescue truck.

People (5)

Mayor BishopMayor

Moderating city council discussion and public hearing.

1 quote

“The state legislator approved this a couple years ago I wasn't in agreement with it so my opinion they basically just shoved it down our throats.”

Expressing frustration regarding state-mandated cannabis regulations.

KevinNot explicitly stated (Fire Association representative)

Advocating for the relief association benefit increase.

1 quote

“Our objective was to get it down as close to 115 as we could without going below that.”

Explaining the logic behind the benefit funding ratio target.

Mike CruzSecretary

Presented fire department operational statistics and 'fun facts'.

1 quote

“We have a combined total of all the members on our department 455 years of combined fire and EMS experience.”

Highlighting the department's depth of expertise.

Kanan MartinGeneral Manager

Representing Green Canopy, advocating for lower setback distances.

1 quote

“Being in a bank building we meet a significant amount of the security requirements... we do care about the community deeply.”

Argueing for suitability as a local cannabis operator.

Dennis LundResident

Provided input on setback distances and potential for multiple dispensaries.

1 quote

“I'm not concerned about the business selling to miners there going to be compliance checks.”

Addressing safety concerns related to cannabis retail.

Places Mentioned

Lakeland ShoresLakelandSt. PaulFourth Street

Events & Meetings (2)

  • December 5th, 2024, 6:32 PM City Council Meeting
  • September 5th, 2024, City Council Meeting (Approval)

Ordinances & Resolutions (2)

Resolution 2024-??

Fire Relief Association benefit level increase to $5,500 per year of service.

Ordinance 2024-1

Adult-use cannabis regulations, including registration requirements and zoning setbacks.

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