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Council denies two downtown cannabis interim-use permits and orders legal review of 250-foot park buffer rule
Summary
The council voted down interim-use permit requests for two proposed cannabis retailers (Sugar High and Elevate) and approved a motion to consult the Office of Cannabis Management and the city attorney to clarify what constitutes an "attraction" and how the city's 250-foot buffer from attractions in public parks should be measured.
The Fergus Falls City Council declined two interim-use permit applications for cannabis retailers at 112 E. Washington (Sugar High) and 214 W. Lincoln (Elevate) after members raised concerns about proximity to park attractions and odor control; the council then unanimously approved a separate motion to seek legal guidance on how to interpret the city's 250-foot buffer around park attractions.
Staff reminded the council of the conditions discussed during preliminary review: hours restricted to 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., sales in sealed packages (no loose product or on-site sampling/consumption), a shortened interim-use term proposed at two years (which some council…
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