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ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION — OCTOBER 14, 2024 14 Councilmember Fabel thinks, under the police power, the City would have the authority to impose limitations on this usage of land over and above what we may impose on other commercial uses. Councilmember Rousseau would like to see more restrictions on operations rather than location. She thinks B-3 might be a better location. While the regulations are still being developed, it would be wise to restrict the operating times and that customers are being asked for identification before entering the space. Mayor Grant would only want it allowed in the B-4 district. He thinks the operational guidelines will come from the OCM. Councilmember Monson would be open to allowing a business that is strictly a retailer in B-3. Mezzo- and Micro- businesses in B-4 as a conditional use, and the gateway business would allow for a larger operation. Councilmember Holden asked if anyone knows when we will know the rules and regulations. Interim City Administrator Jagoe said OCM has provided a draft ordinance. As individual cities start to put together their ordinances, they are doing so with the legal interpretation from City Attorneys and then OCM responds with their own interpretation. It's still very fluid. She anticipates that whatever is decided now, will be amended. Councilmember Holden said that knowing that the rules and regulations aren't clear and there are empty buildings on Lexington she would support B4 for retails sales and it could be expanded to B-3 later. If the hope it to start small, B-4 is probably the place to start. Mayor Grant said that when a retailer opens up, people will find it. He recapped that Councilmember Holden and Councilmember Fabel are in favor or B-4. Councilmember Monson has indicated B-3 or B-4. He asked what Councilmember Rousseau thinks. Councilmember Rousseau is open to B-3 or B-4. She asked how many Micro- and Mezzo - businesses are in Minnesota. Interim City Administrator Jagoe did not know. Councilmember Rousseau wondered if there are insurability restrictions on these businesses. She remembered some bars were looking into offering THC drinks but chose not to because of the insurance cost and uncertainty. She is okay with B-3 or B-4. That would also allow businesses to do it as an accessory part of their business. Mayor Grant said he heard the majority of Council agrees B-4 is appropriate for the retail component, with the option to expand it later, if appropriate. It would be much harder to allow it and then retract that, if a business has moved in. He asked about non -retail uses.