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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — AUGUST 28, 2023 15 Assistant to the City Administrator/City Clerk Hanson explained the City had nine total liquor licenses. Councilmember Holden inquired if low potency sales could occur at the bookstore at Bethel University. City Attorney Jamnik commented this could not be done on the campus, but could possibly occur at the Anderson Center. Councilmember Rousseau asked how many businesses in the community have tobacco licenses. Assistant to the City Administrator/City Clerk Hanson stated there are six total tobacco licenses. Councilmember Monson anticipated the public park near the Anderson Center would prohibit this property from selling low potency edible products. Councilmember Holden noted Bethel University also has a property near Health Partners. Councilmember Monson supported limiting sales to restaurants that have a beer, wine or liquor license. Mayor Grant commented he would prefer low potency sales to occur only at off -sale liquor establishments, along with restaurants that have liquor licenses. He noted he supported sales occurring at these establishments over establishments with tobacco licenses. Councilmember Holden indicated she could support low potency sales occurring at establishments with tobacco licenses. She noted these license holders had to pass compliance checks on an annual basis, along with those establishments that have a liquor license. In addition, she supported low potency sales at the nine restaurants with liquor licenses and the two off sale liquor license establishments. Councilmember Rousseau stated she agreed with Councilmember Holden's recommendation. She asked what the restrictions were for the placement of these products. Assistant to the City Administrator/City Clerk Hanson explained these products had to be placed behind the counter. Councilmember Monson asked what other retail sales and service businesses were in the City that required carding. Community Development Director Jagoe reported these businesses would include all retail liquor and tobacco establishments. Councilmember Holden questioned how many tobacco and liquor licenses were allowed in the City.