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Councimember Musgrove asked if an adult use cannabis business was to get a license from the <br /> State then come into the City in a certain area, if there would be no ability for any kind of daycare <br /> development around it in the area. She noted this may be a concern when locations for these <br /> businesses are decided. <br /> City Administrator Hagen noted that when applications come in they have to look at it given the <br /> current conditions and cannot look towards the future lost opportunities when making this <br /> decision. He added that he is not sure if they would be restricting daycare locations based on adult <br /> use cannabis locations. <br /> Councimember Howell asked if a certain city was heavy with daycares and they were everywhere <br /> within the city, so much so that with the allowed buffers, no adult use cannabis store would fit in <br /> this city. She asked how this would work if two businesses are supposed to be allowed per city. <br /> Community Development Director Hanson explained that the distance buffers are not required. <br /> City Attorney Knaak said it would be possible that the buffers would not allow any businesses; <br /> however, there is a statutory mandate that requires cities to have at least two locations. <br /> Councimember Musgrove noted that Anoka does not have a lot of land; however, Ramsey does. <br /> She asked if Ramsey would have to take up for the land development that Anoka cannot since <br /> Anoka has a larger population. <br /> Community Development Director Hanson explained that cities like Anoka that are fully <br /> developed will likely only have cannabis retailers and do not have room for the growing operations. <br /> She added that growing facilities are typically in warehouses or other industrial buildings. <br /> Councimember Specht asked if there is anything the City can do now, zoning wise, to get ahead <br /> of this. <br /> City Attorney Knaak explained that until any guidance comes from the State it is hard for the City <br /> to do anything about this. He noted another concern is that this is a very well financed and lobbied <br /> industry in the State right now. <br /> City Administrator Hagen noted that Staff is interested in Counci 's interest in implementing <br /> buffers for these businesses and discussing what zoning districts these businesses will be allowed <br /> in. <br /> Community Development Director Hanson said they would also like direction on limiting hours <br /> of operation for these businesses. <br /> Councimember Musgrove shared she would like to extend the moratorium until January and <br /> would like the maximum distance buffers to be in place. She added she would also like the <br /> businesses to close at 9:00 p.m. <br /> City Council work Session 1 February 13, 2024 <br /> Page 7 of 10 <br />