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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — AUGUST 28, 2023 8 Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen stated heavy frost may be in the ground by December 1, but he believed 150 days was adequate for snow fencing. Councilmember Monson suggested temporary fences be allowed for a duration not to exceed 150 days, and snow fencing must be removed no later than "X" and the Council could set a specific date. Councilmember Fabel asked how many complaints the City receives on an annual basis regarding temporary fences. Community Development Director Jagoe estimated the City receives one to three complaints a year. Councilmember Rousseau inquired when winter fencing should be removed. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen explained he relied on MNDOT to dictate when frost was leaving the ground. Councilmember Holden recalled the City has had several law suits regarding fences. She indicated temporary permits were allowed without permits in the past. She supported temporary snow fences being removed by April 1. She questioned where additional language would be added regarding the fencing requirements. City Attorney Jamnik recommended this be added to Subparagraph C in the sixth line from the bottom. Mayor Grant opened the public hearing at 8:22 p.m. With no one coming forward to speak, Mayor Grant closed the public hearing at 8:23 p.m. B. Planning Case 2023-014 — Zoning Code Amendment — Chapter 13, Sale Of Lower -Potency Hemp Edibles Community Development Director Jagoe stated on July 1, 2022, the Minnesota Legislature adopted an amendment that permits the sale of edible cannabinoid products that contain no more than 0.3% of tetrahydrocannabinol (a derivative of hemp). The amendment was enacted with very few regulations in place. Several cities adopted a moratorium in order to allow adequate time to study the matter. On August 22, 2022, the City of Arden Hills adopted Interim Ordinance 2022- 006 establishing a one-year moratorium prohibiting the sale, testing, manufacturing, and distribution of products containing tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). It is important to note this moratorium does not apply to products containing THC related to the Medical Cannabis Program as administered by the Minnesota Department of Health, provided the activity is conducted in accordance with state law regarding medical cannabis. Interim Ordinance 2022-006 will expire on August 22, 2023. Community Development Director Jagoe reported as of May 31, 2023, there has also been a recent state law change relating to adult use marijuana/cannabis. This state law includes language