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Columbus City Council Workshop, April 9th, 2024

Scandia City CouncilSunday, March 16, 2025
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Cannabis ordinance discussion

Lake Drive Corridor study

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Notable Quotes (4)

We're all just kind of groping our way along trying to find some direction here.

— Jack
CannabisDiscussing the lack of state direction on cannabis.

It's generally not recommended that those are used in a high-speed Corridor of 55 miles an hour.

— Mike Larson
Lake Drive TrafficExplaining the risk of a continuous turn lane.

I've known people that have been pulled over because they've gone over to that to turn left... they've been told it's illegal to do that.

— Sue
Lake Drive TrafficCommenting on the confusion regarding striped medians.

I thought it was rigged. I just know you got to watch those people with the Post-it notes I saw some of them stuffing the box.

— Council Member
Lake Drive Corridor StudyQuestioning the validity of public feedback.

People (6)

JackStaff/Presenter

Moderating the council workshop and presenting the cannabis ordinance status update.

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“State of Minnesota has yet to finalize their rules and regulations for cannabis Licensing.”

Explaining the delay in city ordinance development.

SueCouncil Member

Participating in discussions regarding cannabis legislation and road safety.

1 quote

“It didn't seem to make sense to have her [City Attorney] come out when there's so many loose ends and unknowns.”

On why legal counsel was not present for the cannabis discussion.

RyanCouncil Member

Questioning the need for immediate cannabis policy discussion given state-level delays.

1 quote

“I wonder why we're talking about it.”

Commenting on the premature nature of the cannabis ordinance discussion.

Kevin BitnerCity Engineer

Introducing the Lake Drive Corridor study team.

Mike LarsonProject Manager

Leading the Lake Drive Corridor study and presenting analysis.

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“The two modes that we really fail today are the bikes and the Peds.”

Evaluating current infrastructure for non-motorized travel on Lake Drive.

Jack ForslandCounty Representative

Representing Anoka County regarding the Lake Drive infrastructure project.

Places Mentioned

Lake DriveColumbus, MinnesotaMain StreetKettle River DriveForest LakeScandiaNorth BranchCambridgeLino LakesCentervilleWyomingEast BethelCamp 3St. Michael

Events & Meetings (1)

  • April 9th 2024, 5:36 PM, City of Columbus City Council Workshop
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