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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—AUGUST 28, 2023 15 7. The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing for the Text Amendment on August 9, 2023. Councilmember Monson asked if the setbacks would be measured from property line to property line. Community Development Director Jagoe reported this was the case. Mayor Grant questioned how many liquor licenses the City had at this time. 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 q p Y 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.