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W RITER’S D IRECT D IAL N O.: (952) 746-2187 <br />E-M AIL:CMOSS @H JLAWFIRM.C OM <br />October 19, 2022 <br />Patrick Trudgeon VIA EMAIL ONLY <br />City Manager, City of Roseville <br />2660 Civic Center Dr. <br />Roseville, MN 55113 <br />pat.trudgeon@cityofroseville.com <br />Re: Our Client: Blue Ox Wholesale <br />Our File No.: 32473.0002 <br />Dear Mr. Trudgeon: <br />I write in advance of the Roseville City Council’s October 24, 2022, meeting. Thank you for the <br />opportunity to provide some insight as Roseville continues its process for crafting a licensing ordinance <br />for the sale of products containing tetrahydrocannabinol (“THC”). I represent several businesses, <br />including retail stores, in Minnesota’s hemp industry. <br />As Roseville contemplates issues while it drafts its THC licensing ordinance, we ask three points be <br />considered: 1) the licensing ordinance is passed as soon as practicable; 2) businesses previously selling <br />these products be considered first if the number of licenses is restricted; and 3) licensing is required for <br />retail selling products containing more than a trace amount of THC. <br />First, we appreciate the difficulties Roseville, like other cities, encountered whiletrying to craft a licensing <br />ordinance in these circumstances. Unfortunately, Roseville’s current moratorium is causing uncertainty <br />and a loss of business to nearby cities.Products made legal with the revised hemp law are extremely <br />popular. A poll released yesterday reflected 60% approve of the recent legalization in THC edibles and <br />beverages. As a result, a significant amount of income is being lost to Roseville businesses. To assist in <br />the process, I have attached Golden Valley and Shoreview’s licensing ordinances to provide differing <br />approaches. Edina used its tobacco license ordinance as a template for its ordinance. <br />Second, we ask the City Council to provide preference to established Roseville businesses that were <br />previously selling these products - especially if Roseville limits the number of THC licenses issued. <br />Businesses previously selling these products have made investments in products and employee training. <br />Third, we ask the licensing for products be limited to edible or beverages that contain more than a trace <br />amount of THC. Some cities have required licenses for the sale of any cannabinoids, even non- <br /> <br />