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Council adopts ordinance regulating cannabis businesses in Crookston to align with state rules
Summary
The council approved the second and final reading of an ordinance that sets local zoning, setbacks and other regulations for cannabis businesses to align Crookston with forthcoming state rulemaking.
The Crookston City Council voted to adopt an ordinance setting local regulations and zoning rules for cannabis businesses on its second and final reading.
Staff recommended approval, saying the draft is unchanged from the prior reading and is intended to bring the city into compliance with the state's forthcoming regulations. A staff member warned that, without local zoning limits, the city could be required to allow licensed operations in any zone where business uses are permitted.
Council discussion focused on zoning boundaries and setback requirements from schools and parks, and on staff work to study possible city-owned business models. One councilor asked whether the city could stop a licensed business from opening; staff responded that the ordinance provides zoning guidance but cannot override state licensing if local zoning is not specified.
Following discussion, the council approved the ordinance on a roll call vote.
Next step: staff will finalize ordinance documentation and monitor state rulemaking that informed the draft.
