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Cannon Falls planning commission halts current fair‑ordinance draft, orders stakeholder work group
Summary
The Cannon Falls Planning Commission debated a proposed ordinance to regulate activities at the Cannon Valley Fair — especially motorized events, camping and outdoor storage — and agreed the current draft is not acceptable. Staff will convene a stakeholder work session and return with revised options aiming for a March decision.
The Cannon Falls Planning Commission on Dec. 8 paused work on a proposed ordinance that would change how activities at the Cannon Valley Fair are regulated, saying the current draft is too ambiguous and unlikely to win broad community support.
Izzy, staff lead on the project, summarized input gathered at a recent public forum and by email, saying "every person that came in was opposed to anything motorized" outside the fair’s traditional four‑day event. Commissioners focused on three recurring concerns from residents: noise from motorized events, visible outdoor storage, and on‑site camping.
Several commissioners said the fair’s stated mission of supporting agricultural events should guide any ordinance. "I love the fair," one commissioner said, but added that motorized racing and related activities "have absolutely nothing to do with promoting agriculture." Another commissioner noted the city must balance the fair board’s need to…
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