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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025.02.10 CCM REGULAR2/10/25 -1- DRAFT MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA REGULAR SESSION FEBRUARY 10, 2025 CITY HALL – COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1. INFORMAL OPEN FORUM WITH CITY COUNCIL The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Informal Open Forum called to order by Mayor April Graves at 7:28 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL Mayor April Graves and Councilmembers Kris Lawrence-Anderson, Dan Jerzak, Teneshia Kragness, and Laurie Ann Moore. Also present were City Manager Reggie Edwards, Director of Community Prevention, Health and Safety LaToya Turk, Planning and Zoning Administrator Ginny McIntosh, City Clerk Barb Suciu, and City Attorney Siobhan Tolar. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 4. INFORMAL OPEN FORUM Mayor April Graves opened the meeting for the purpose of Informal Open Forum and reviewed the Rules of Decorum. Mary N., CEO of CAPI, explained that CAPI supports immigrant communities with a variety of services. Many immigrants fear interaction with law enforcement due to past experiences or deportation threats. She noted their appreciation of the City’s statement on the topic. However, more can be done to improve community trust and transparency between law enforcement and immigrant groups. She suggested multilingual real-time outreach strategies be developed to inform Brooklyn Center community members of ICE’s presence. She also asked the City to partner with CAPI or another group to build community trust and educate folks. Bruce P. stated he has spoken with Staff about building an auxiliary dwelling unit (ADU) at his residence. His property is 160 square feet and backs up to Happy Hollow Park. Apparently, his garage is too big to allow for an ADU. He just wants a one-story home, and there is an additional driveway that would access the ADU. He asked how the rule could be changed. Mayor Graves offered to meet with Bruce P. to talk through the issue. Dr. Edwards added the relevant Staff members are present and may be able to assist Bruce P. 2/10/25 -2- DRAFT Nahid K. pointed out she has been attending various commission meetings. At the Charter Commission, she learned there is a provision that permits non-resident Staff to serve on the Charter Commission and vote. She asked how the principle may impact other commissions. Julie B. requested the Council refrain from degrading past committees. The alternative response team in Brooklyn Center would not have happened without the Implementation Committee’s commitment and hard work. A repeal of the Daunte Wright and Kobe Dimock-Heisler Community Safety and Violence Prevention Act would harm the community. Councilmember Moore stated Julie B. is commenting on an agenda item. Mayor Graves stated the item was on the Study Session. Julie B. pointed out it is the third meeting in a row that she has been interrupted by Councilmember Moore during Informal Open Forum. She requested the Councilmember be informed on the rules of Informal Open Forum. Julie B. added that 2025 has been a hard year in terms of optics for Brooklyn Center. She stated it is concerning that some Councilmembers are uninterested in accessing as much information as possible ahead of voting. Residents are counting on the Council to make informed decisions. Lillian M. stated they are living in unprecedented times. She offered to volunteer to support the City. The President’s stance on DEI will substantially impact Brooklyn Center. She thanked the Council and Staff for their time trying to serve Brooklyn Center. Councilmember Jerzak moved and Councilmember Moore seconded to close the Informal Open Forum at 7:41 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 5. INVOCATION Councilmember Jerzak shared a quote from M. Scott Peck, “The truth is that our finest moments are most likely to occur when we are feeling deeply uncomfortable, unhappy, or unfulfilled. For it is only in such moments, propelled by our discomfort, that we are likely to step out of our ruts and start searching for different ways or truer answers.” Councilmember Kragness shared a quote from Keion Henderson, “It is Black History Month, and it services to be recognized. People who have never been oppressed don’t understand why we celebrate freedom. People who have never had to be the recipient of DEI don’t understand why people who lose it feel disenfranchised.” Councilmember Kragness stated 160 years ago, Black people were considered to be three-fifths of a person. They were not even considered fully human. 6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA 2/10/25 -3- DRAFT Dr. Edwards asked if Mayor Graves wanted to add Commission Appointments to the agenda. She stated she would prefer for the Council to have more time to review the appointments. Councilmember Kragness moved and Councilmember Jerzak seconded to approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda, as amended to remove 6a. Approval of Minutes, and the following consent items were approved: 6a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES This item was removed from the Consent Agenda and will be considered at the Council meeting on February 24, 2025. 1. January 24, 2025 – Study Session 2. January 24, 2025 – Regular Session 3. January 24, 2025 – Work/EDA Session 6b. LICENSES MECHANICAL I Site 2 Plumbing 8515 116th Street NE Clear Lake 55319 SC Service LLC 28815 111th Street NW Zimmerman 55378 Travis Glanzer HVAC 2470 Island Drive Spring Park 55384 Air Conditioning Associates 55 Ivy Avenue W St. Paul 55117 Performance Mechanical 3457 Willow Beach Trail SW Prior Lake 55372 RENTAL INITIAL (TYPE II – two-year license) 5542 Judy Lane Kao Yang & Mai Yer Xiong RENEWAL (TYPE IV – six-month license) 6915 Humboldt Avenue N Lynwood Pointe Llc 2118 Ericon Drive Marco Panora 2806 66th Avenue N 2806 66th Ave N 3349 49th Avenue N Incobex Homes Llc 2/10/25 -4- DRAFT 5418 70th Circle Jazz Properties MN 5621 Humboldt Avenue N Abad Martinez 5701 James Avenue N Sunset View Rentals Llc 6312 France Avenue N O OLADEJI & O OLADEJI 6801 Ewing Avenue N ANTOINETTE S/HAROLD A BARRY 7037 Fremont Avenue N Edwina P Mcgill RENEWAL (TYPE III – one-year license) 4200 Lakebreeze Avenue N AZ Rental Apartments 328 49th Avenue N From Mat To Life Llc 5356 71st Circle Xiaoyan Hu Trust 7201 Riverdale Road G Persaud & M Persaud 7218 Kyle Avenue N Prosperous Property Llc RENEWAL (TYPE II – two-year license) 5415 Penn Avenue N Paul Peter Leintz 5800 Girard Avenue N T C Bardal & C N Bardal 5959 Camden Avenue N D & T Properties Llc RENEWAL (TYPE I – three -year license) 3813 58th Avenue N Prosperous Propertyllc 4912 Zenith Avenue N Ez-2013a Llc 5856 Dupont Avenue N One World Properties 6c. RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2025-009; APPOINTING BROOKLYN CENTER REPRESENTATIVES TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEES AND/OR BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR NORTHWEST SUBURBS CABLE COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 6d. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING A CONTRACT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2024-13,14, LIFT STATION 9 REHAB 2/10/25 -5- DRAFT 6e. RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE PURSUIT OF A 2025 REBUILDING AMERICAN INFRASTRUCTURE WITH SUSTAINABILITY AND EQUITY (RAISE) GRANT FOR THE HIGHWAY 100 CONNECTIVITY STUDY Motion passed unanimously. Mayor Graves requested Councilmembers review the potential Commission appointments before the next meeting. 7. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/DONATIONS 7a. PROCLAMATION FOR AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION HEART HEALTH MONTH, FEBRUARY 2025 Dr. Edwards introduced the item and invited the Director of the Office of Community Prevention, Health, and Safety LaToya Turk to continue the Staff presentation. The Director of the Office of Community Prevention, Health, and Safety LaToya Turk explained heart disease remains a primary cause of death in the United States. In 2017, Brooklyn Center became designated as a Heart-safe City. Brooklyn Center High School became the first in the State to be designated a Heart-Safe school. They work to educate the community on CPR and to provide defibrillators in public spaces. The Police Department and Fire Department each have a CPR trainer. Over 5,000 people in Brooklyn Center have been trained in CPR. Ms. Turk stated sudden cardiac arrest is the top killer in America with over 400,000 deaths each year. It is the leading cause of death in the workplace, and 65 percent of sudden cardiac arrests occur at home. Without immediate intervention, the survival rate is less than five percent. However, the survival rate increases to 85 percent with the use of hands-only CPR or a defibrillator. More information is available on the City’s website. Wristbands and more information are also available in the hallway. Mayor Graves thanked Staff for their collaboration and hard work on the initiative. Mayor Graves read a Proclamation declaring February 2025 as American Heart Association Heart Health Month. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson asked if the Proclamation included any information on tobacco use. Mayor Graves stated tobacco use wasn’t mentioned. Councilmember Lawrence- Anderson stated she supports the Proclamation, though she would prefer information on tobacco use be added. Brooklyn Center was the first City in Minnesota to implement its tobacco ordinances. She lost both of her parents to tobacco use. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson moved and Councilmember Moore seconded to approve a 2/10/25 -6- DRAFT Proclamation declaring February 2025 as American Heart Association Heart Health Month. Motion passed unanimously. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. 9. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS 9a. AN ORDINANCE ADDING NEW SECTION 356-4500 TO THE BROOKLYN CENTER CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES REGARDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF ADULT-USE CANNABIS BUSINESS ZONING REGULATIONS - FIRST READING Dr. Edwards introduced the item and invited Associate Planner Krystin Eldridge to continue the Staff presentation. Mayor Graves noted the presentation says, “Public Hearing.” She asked if the item was for a public hearing. Associate Planner Krystin Eldridge stated it is only for a first reading. She pointed out there were technical issues with the presentation slides. Mayor Graves called for a five-minute recess at 7:55 p.m. The meeting continued at 8:02 p.m. Ms. Eldridge explained Minnesota established the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) to create statutes and licensing processes. The OCM released the Guide for Local Governments on Adult-Use Cannabis in August 2024; however, the Guide was subsequently revised in November 2024, and again in early January 2025. Currently, licenses are expected to be announced in May or June. Ms. Eldridge stated the OCM regulates the cannabis industry Statewide and provides guidance on the standards for the State. The OCM notifies cities of a license application to check for zoning compliance, governs the application and licensing process for cannabis and hemp businesses, including the specific requirements for each type of license and their respective business activities, and conducts enforcement and inspection activities across Minnesota cannabis and hemp industries. It also requires all cannabis and Lower Potency Hemp Edible (LPHE) businesses to obtain a license once the State of Minnesota has established the licensing process. Ms. Eldridge added the OCM includes the Division of Medical Cannabis, which operates the medical cannabis program, and the Division of Social Equity, which promotes development, stability, and safety in communities that have experienced disproportionate and negative impacts from cannabis prohibition and usage. 2/10/25 -7- DRAFT Ms. Eldridge stated the OCM is in a public comment period for the Rulemaking Draft until February 12, 2025. The Social Equity Verification deadline was January 30, 2025. All applicant windows open on February 18, 2025. Licenses will be approved in May or June of 2025. There are multiple Chapters of City Code that will be impacted. Ms. Eldridge pointed out local governments may not issue outright bans on cannabis businesses, or limit operations in a manner beyond what is provided by a state law. Local governments may limit the number of retailers and microbusinesses with retail endorsements, but in no case can there be less than one retail location per 12,500 residents. As the City of Brooklyn Center has 33.982 residents per the 2023 Minnesota Demographer Estimates, the City would be expected to provide for at least three of these license types. Ms. Eldridge added that cannabis retail sales must be in standalone shops as the primary use and cannot be accessory to another use. She added Brooklyn Center currently has 15 businesses registered for the sale of hemp-derived cannabinoids, including two municipal liquor stores and the Golf Course. Ms. Eldridge stated through land use and zoning, the City could identify with zoning districts cannabis businesses may operate within. The OCM released a Guide for Local Governments on Adult-Use Cannabis which provides some direction on where certain license types might be located in a community, and a table of “comparable districts,” as well as certain “municipal considerations,” such as potential nuisances like odors, security, transportation, on-site consumption, and fleet vehicle storage. Ms. Eldridge stated the City also has the option to establish buffer zones between cannabis businesses and sensitive locations such as schools, daycares, residential treatment facilities, or public park attractions regularly used by minors, including playgrounds and athletic fields. There are maximum amounts allowed for the buffers. A jurisdiction can adopt buffer requirements that prohibit the operation of a cannabis business within certain distances of other uses. Terms of measurement are not provided for but should use a measuring system consistent with the rest of its ordinances. Ms. Eldridge stated schools have a maximum of 1,000 feet, daycares have a maximum 500 feet, residential treatment facilities have a maximum 500 feet, and public park attractions regularly used by minors, including playgrounds and athletic fields have a maximum 500 feet. Ms. Eldridge explained residential treatment facilities are defined under Minnesota Statutes 245.462 subd. 23, and are defined as a “24-hour-a-day program under the treatment supervision of a mental health professional, in a community residential setting other than an acute care hospital or regional treatment center inpatient unit, that must be licensed as a residential treatment program for adults with mental illness under chapter 245I, Minnesota Rules, parts 9520.0500 to 9520.0670, or other rules adopted by the commissioner.” Ms. Eldridge added a jurisdiction such as the City of Brooklyn Center may choose to set a limit on the number of cannabis retail registrations within its boundaries. The jurisdiction may not, 2/10/25 -8- DRAFT however, limit the number of registrations to fewer than one per 12,500 residents. If the City is in receipt of multiple applications, a jurisdiction may elect to issue. Ms. Eldridge pointed out the City overhauled its tobacco licensing process in 2018, limiting the number of tobacco licenses in the City by raising the minimum age of entrance to a tobacco establishment to 21, and outlining a smoking prohibition where smoking by a person shall not be permitted inside any licensed premises. Ms. Eldridge added the City can regulate cannabis stores through zoning compliance. The City would be able to review an applicant’s location for compliance with its zoning regulations during the vetting process by OCM. She pointed out the Brooklyn Center Police Department Compliance Checks must be done once per year for age verification and local ordinance requirements. Ms. Eldridge stated a local government must conduct compliance checks for cannabis and hemp businesses holding retail registrations at least once per calendar year. These checks must verify compliance with age verification procedures and any applicable local ordinances. Ms. Eldridge stated there was a Work Session on November 24, 2024 about the process of addressing the legalization of adult-use cannabis. The locally enacted moratoria on the operations of cannabis businesses expired on December 31, 2024. With a new lottery expected to take place in May or June 2025, it is in the City’s best interest to finalize a regulatory structure and registration process as soon as possible to be in compliance once applicants become eligible to operate under their new licenses. Ms. Eldridge pointed out that the Planning Commission and City Council shall review the necessary submittal requirements, facts, and circumstances of the proposed amendment and make a recommendation and decision on the amendment based on consideration of certain criteria and policies. Ms. Eldridge stated a public hearing notice was published in the Sun Post on January 16, 2025. A special session and public hearing was held on January 30, 2025, with the Planning Commission. The second reading is planned for February 24, 2025. The summary publication will be in the Sun Post on February 27, 2025, and the notice of publication will be in the Sun Post on March 6, 2025. Then, on April 5, 2025, the new adult-use cannabis ordinance language would be in effect. Ms. Eldridge noted City Staff and the City Attorney have worked together to draft a few changes. First, a new section was created as 35-4500 within the City’s UDO to address adult-use cannabis business and zoning regulations, and an amendment to the definition of “urban agriculture” under Section 35-9200. Ms. Eldridge stated there is a new definitions section to address words, terms, and phrases specific to the new section 35-4500, a new Allowed Use Table for adult-use cannabis businesses and the license types created by the OCM, and performance standards for adult-use cannabis, including requirement for registration, buffers, and standards for cultivation, home occupations, lighting, odor control, and storage. Additionally, there is a revision to the current definition of “urban 2/10/25 -9- DRAFT agriculture” as outlined under Section 35-9200 to remove the restriction on the cultivation of marijuana. Ms. Eldridge stated a public hearing was held with the Planning Commission on January 30, 2025. Two members of the public were in attendance, and only one member of the public spoke during the hearing. There was an inquiry on the definition of a mezzobusiness and clarification was requested on whether a municipal cannabis store would be factored into the minimum number of cannabis retail registrations required for a municipality. Ms. Eldridge summarized Commissioner comments and discussion points which included the ability of cities to regulate adult-use cannabis, its impacts on other City Code chapters, and how it might relate to amendments required under Chapter 35, a review of online cannabis restrictions map to review buffering from schools, daycares, residential treatment facilities, and park attractions use by minors. Ms. Eldridge stated the Planning Commission was not in agreement on any particular minimum buffers from certain uses, but they were in agreement that there should be minimum buffers from cannabis businesses, ranging from 400 to 1,000 feet. The proposed minimum buffer is 500 feet from a school, daycare facility, park attractions in a public park, spaces regularly used by minors, or a residential treatment facility. The Commissioners generally agreed that the City should only accept the minimum required number of cannabis retailers. Ms. Eldridge stated that following discussion with City Staff and the City Attorney, there were some amendments proposed such as revising the use categories of “cultivator” and “manufacturer, process extract” district allowances, and changing from a permitted use to a conditional use in the MX-B and I districts only. The cited concerns were waste, odor, water, energy use, and security. City Staff and the City Attorney inquired on whether LPHE Manufacturer uses should mirror the Cannabis Manufacturer, Process, and Extract use. However, the Commissioners did not seem as concerned. Ms. Eldridge pointed out that if the City Council would like LPHE manufacturers to be identified as a conditional use in comparison to a permitted use, an amendment is necessary. She showed a chart depicting the permitted uses, conditional uses, interim uses, and accessory uses in various zoning areas. Ms. Eldridge added there was discussion regarding a “cannabis college” that appeared to be operating in Brooklyn Center. The Commissioners recommended the postponement of any new language due to a lack of information and direction on the item. There was additional discussion on minimum separation of cannabis businesses, but there was no clear consensus. The performance standards outlined for businesses as directed by the OCM address lighting, odor control, cultivation, security, and limiting retail registrations. Ms. Eldridge reiterated they want to edit Chapter 35 to align with the new State laws. 2/10/25 -10- DRAFT Mayor Graves noted there was past consensus of the Council to limit the use of cannabis within the City, but the body may be unable to make such a ruling for retail spaces. Ms. Eldridge stated the indoor use rules would still apply. Mayor Graves asked if there was an update on that. Ms. Tolar explained there is a particular type of cannabis accessory use that allows for non-smoking cannabis use on-site. Councilmember Kragness pointed out the Council was concerned about on-site samples. Ms. Tolar stated only a particular type of business can offer cannabis samples. Councilmember Kragness asked what the spacing rules are for tobacco shops. Ms. Eldridge stated there is a 300-foot minimum. Mayor Graves asked if Staff has compared the proposed policy to other cities. Brooklyn Center has a reputation for being difficult for businesses to operate. Ms. Eldridge confirmed she compared the proposal to other city’s policies, but she doesn’t have the research on hand. Minneapolis did not impose a buffer because it wanted to lighten the administrative burden. They have a 300-foot spacing requirement from schools, but their block sizes and street patterns are urban. Roseville had a 500-foot buffer. She also looked at Richfield’s policy. Councilmember Jerzak noted the Commission didn’t have a consensus for buffer zones. He asked if the buffer zones should be nailed down as they are completing a first reading. Councilmember Jerzak noted on page 24, it states tobacco cannot be sold at cannabis retailers. He asked if a tobacco shop next door to a cannabis shop could have a door between the two spaces. It may be difficult for Staff to enforce the guidelines if they aren’t clear enough. Mayor Graves asked if Staff has a recommendation on the buffers for schools. Ms. Eldridge stated Staff recommends the maximum buffers. The Planning Commission wanted buffers, and they talked about 500-foot buffers the most. Mayor Graves asked if the 500-foot buffer was decided based on the map of potential cannabis retailers. Ms. Eldridge confirmed the 1,000-foot buffer for schools is quite large. They have edited the map to reflect the potential school buffers. Ms. Tolar pointed out the OCM doesn’t want cities to zone out cannabis use. The larger buffers may impede on retail space. Councilmember Moore asked what the distance is between the High School and the nearby shops. Shingle Creek Crossing is also near an elementary school. It is important to allow the City’s two largest shopping areas to have cannabis retailers. Mayor Graves added the Shingle Creek Crossing area already has a lot of restrictions. 2/10/25 -11 - DRAFT Ms. Eldridge stated there is an open area near Cub and along Brooklyn Boulevard. Mayor Graves asked what the various icons mean. Ms. Eldridge stated the teeter-totters are playgrounds, the orange represents the school, and the houses are daycares. The pink shows the 1,000-foot buffer. Councilmember Kragness asked what the yellow represents. Ms. Eldridge stated the yellow represents a 500-foot buffer. Councilmember Jerzak asked if pop-up uses such as in a parking lot are addressed by the proposed policy. He asked if a patio or hookah lounge attached to a business is addressed. Ms. Eldridge stated the pop-up scenario would require a cannabis event license and a special event permit. She would need clarification on the hookah lounge scenario. Mayor Graves stated she would be willing to support the consensus of the Planning Commission. Councilmember Moore stated there wasn’t a consensus at the Planning Commission. Mayor Graves stated the Planning Commission talked the most about a 500-foot buffer. Councilmember Moore asked what the tobacco buffer is. Planning and Zoning Administrator Ginny McIntosh stated she cannot find a clear buffer for tobacco use. Many other uses such as liquor or pawn shops have varying buffers. Mayor Graves asked what the liquor buffer is. City Clerk Barb Suciu stated the liquor buffer is likely around 500 feet. There isn’t a buffer for tobacco use. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson stated the tobacco rules do not allow for hookah lounges in Brooklyn Center. The tobacco ordinances were passed in 2014 rather than 2018. Ms. Eldridge confirmed the first ordinances were passed in 2014, and there were revisions in 2018. Ms. McIntosh confirmed there is a prohibition under the tobacco ordinance that doesn’t allow smoking inside of a business or smoking samples. Councilmember Moore stated marijuana was legalized in Minnesota. The OCM has been difficult and keeps changing their timelines. She would like to see at least 400 feet of buffer. The PUD at Shingle Creek needs to be reviewed as it limits many business uses. Councilmember Kragness noted her concern is children’s access to cannabis. She would prefer a minimum buffer of 500 feet. Councilmember Jerzak agreed with Councilmember Kragness. Mayor Graves agreed as well. Ms. Suciu confirmed the liquor buffer is 300 feet. Mayor Graves confirmed there was consensus by the Council to have a 500-foot buffer across the board for cannabis uses. 2/10/25 -12- DRAFT Councilmember Moore stated the use can be restrictive. A buffer zone doesn’t stop youth from obtaining substances. Mayor Graves stated the buffer can be revised at a future date. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson stated they could decrease the buffer to 300 feet. Ms. Eldridge confirmed the OCM doesn’t have a minimum buffer. Councilmember Moore reiterated the lower buffer zone would benefit businesses. Mayor Graves stated that liquor stores have a 300-foot buffer, and liquor is likely a bigger issue than marijuana for youth. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson stated the City should be consistent with a 300-foot buffer. Mayor Graves asked if the Council was still in consensus regarding the maximum number of cannabis shops. There was no disagreement. It was the consensus of the Council to limit the number of cannabis shops to three in Brooklyn Center. Councilmember Kragness stated she doesn’t want to limit businesses in Brooklyn Center, but her priority is protecting the children. Mayor Graves moved and Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson seconded to approve first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 35 of the Brooklyn Center City Code of Ordinances by adding new Section 35-4500 to implement the provisions of the Minnesota Statutes Chapter 342, which authorizes the City of Brooklyn Center to protect the public health, safety, and welfare of Brooklyn Center residents by regulating cannabis businesses within the legal boundaries of Brooklyn Center and set the second reading for February 24, 2025. Motion passed unanimously. 9b. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 35-9200 OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES REGARDING THE DEFINITION OF URBAN AGRICULTURE Mayor Graves moved and Councilmember Jerzak seconded to approve a first reading of an ordinance amending Section 35-9200 revising the definition of “Urban Agriculture” by removing the restriction on the cultivation of marijuana, and set the second reading for February 24, 2025. Motion passed unanimously. 10. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS None. 11. COUNCIL REPORT 2/10/25 -13- DRAFT Councilmember Kragness reported on her attendance at the following and provided information on the following upcoming events: • Attended the Rosa Parks Transit Equity Day. Councilmember Jerzak reported on his attendance at the following and provided information on the following upcoming events: • Attended the Hwy 252 community meeting with neighboring cities. • Met with several constituents. Mayor Graves reported on her attendance at the following and provided information on the following upcoming events: • Participated in the Brooklyn Bridge Alliance for Youth quarterly board meeting. Hennepin County Commissioner Lunde will be the 2025 Chair while Mayor Graves serves as co- chair. • Had a one-on-one with Dr. Edwards. • Testified for the Senate regarding the extension of the TIF district around the Opportunity Site. • Attended the Minnesota Department of Health Reimagine Black Youth event. • Met with the Inspector General of the Liberian National Police. • Attended the Strong Cities Learning Module. • Met with Staff regarding Hwy 252 in preparation for meeting with Senators. • Noted the Father-Daughter Dance at the Heritage Center will be on February 16, 2025. • Will be attending the Crime Prevention meeting. • Will meet with legislators regarding Hwy 252. • Will meet with Northwest Tourism. • Added she will not be present at the February 24, 2025, Council meeting as she will be in Manchester. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson reported on her attendance at the following and provided information on the following upcoming events: • Explained she had been sick for about eight weeks, and she thanked her husband for his support. Their 29th anniversary is this weekend. 12. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Moore moved and Mayor Graves seconded adjournment of the City Council meeting at 8:46 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.