Oak Park Heights City Council Meeting August 8, 2023
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
SWAT rifle purchase
Neighborhood traffic issues (58th Street stop sign)
Planning Commission update
Night to Unite event review
New hire updates for city staff
Ragnar relay event coordination
Recycling Award presentation
Legislative session updates from Senator Housley and Representative Hill
King Power Plant bonding bill and future status
High school baseball and softball field renovation and fundraising
Interim ordinance moratorium on cannabis businesses
Ordinance prohibiting cannabis and hemp use in public spaces
Votes (3)
Approval of bills, investments, and minutes
Moved by Councilmember Dougherty · Seconded by Councilmember Runk
Approve ordinance establishing a cannabis business moratorium
Moved by Councilmember Dougherty · Seconded by Councilmember Runk
Approve ordinance prohibiting public cannabis/hemp use
Moved by Councilmember Runk · Seconded by Councilmember Johnson
Notable Quotes (3)
some of it we're we're realizing now that still needs to I call it clean up and aisle eight so when we get back to session next year we're gonna have to fix some of these things
she is someone that is known at the Capitol and somebody that knows how to operate down there and so I am very confident as we move forward with next year's bonding request
it's not from a tax referendum it's not from tax base at all it doesn't need to be confused with what's going on at the high school
People (5)
Discussed the legislative session and bonding for the King power plant.
Partnered with Senator Housley on local bonding requests.
Advised on cannabis moratorium and public use ordinances.
Presented the high school baseball/softball field renovation project.
Provided updates on new hires and the upcoming Ragnar relay event.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- August 8th City Council meeting
- August 10th Planning Commission meeting, 6 p.m.
Ordinances & Resolutions (2)
Moratorium on cannabis business licensing until Jan 1, 2025.
Bans use/consumption of cannabis and hemp products in public places.