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Community Development Director Hanson said yes. <br /> City Attorney Knaak explained that if a business got State approval and then brought this to the <br /> City, the State approval does not trump the City's zoning requirements. He shared that he would <br /> expect that Ramsey could get a cannabis grower interested in coming into the City. <br /> Mayor Kuzma shared he has been reading about cities setting up their own dispensaries as profit <br /> generators for the City. <br /> City Attorney Knaak explained that in the case of municipal liquor, this puts things in a separate <br /> category and a preferred status. He noted that the same is not the case for cannabis and the City <br /> would be treated the same as any other cannabis business. <br /> City Administrator Hagen noted the statute is clear that a city does not match their preferred license <br /> holder. <br /> City Attorney Knaak shared that there are national companies that do this who are very well <br /> financed as this is a mature industry in other parts of the country. He noted that the City will not <br /> know whether they are dealing with a local entrepreneur or if they are dealing with a national <br /> brand. <br /> Community Development Director Hanson reviewed the restrictions that the City is able to set, <br /> including distance from schools and other locations that minors would frequent,hours of operation, <br /> and location of retailers. She reviewed the map of the City that showed where schools, daycares, <br /> parks, and other locations frequented by minors are located and where these businesses would not <br /> be allowed. <br /> Counci member Musgrove noted that there are a few daycares missing from the map, including <br /> home daycares. <br /> Community Development Director Hanson noted they do not have a list of the home daycares. <br /> Councimember Musgrove asked if these home daycares will be a consideration. <br /> City Attorney Knaak said that anyone who offers daycare services would be included in this. He <br /> noted that there is no model ordinance for this yet. <br /> Councimember Musgrove explained that if you take a look at the map that outlines where the <br /> schools and other similar locations are and compare it to the map of where these businesses are <br /> currently located, then some of these businesses are not in compliance. She asked if just the adult <br /> use cannabis locations are the ones that have to be a certain distance from schools and other similar <br /> locations. <br /> Community Development Director Hanson said yes and noted that the low-potency edible <br /> businesses cannot have location restrictions on them as it is a retail operation. <br /> City Council work Session 1 February 13, 2024 <br /> Page 6 of 10 <br />