Oak Park Heights City Council Meeting August 8, 2023
Oak Park Heights City Council Addresses Key Public Safety Item Amid Broader Discussions
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
Full Document Analysis
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)
Senator HousleyState SenatorDiscussed the legislative session and bonding for the King power plant.
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Discussed the legislative session and bonding for the King power plant.
“this was my 11th session one party control we had that in 2013 and 2014 when Governor Dayton was the governor but that was a lot slower than this session was”
Reflecting on the speed of the legislative session.
Representative HillState RepresentativePartnered with Senator Housley on local bonding requests.
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Partnered with Senator Housley on local bonding requests.
“we are so thrilled to have to make some motion and so as we look ahead and look at the record-setting Investments that we placed in the great state of Minnesota”
Commenting on legislative accomplishments.
Kevin SandstromCity AttorneyAdvised on cannabis moratorium and public use ordinances.
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Advised on cannabis moratorium and public use ordinances.
“the new legislation does make a drastic and distinct difference between those two categories of businesses”
Explaining the difference between hemp and cannabis legal definitions.
Nancy MatchyBooster Club RepresentativePresented the high school baseball/softball field renovation project.
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Presented the high school baseball/softball field renovation project.
“our vision is to upgrade the experience through lighting and turf fields and Legacy recognition and a concession”
Describing the goals for the athletic facility improvements.
Chief HansonPolice ChiefProvided updates on new hires and the upcoming Ragnar relay event.
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Provided updates on new hires and the upcoming Ragnar relay event.
“you'll see approximately 220 teams consisting of 220 Vans driving throughout the area”
Warning the council about the upcoming Ragnar 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.