Truman council adopts ordinances to curb grass in streets and regulate cannabis businesses

The Truman City Council on Sept. 2 adopted two ordinances meant to address nuisance enforcement and business regulation.

Ordinance 2025-02, which amends Section 801.04 (Public Nuisance) to prohibit discharging grass onto public streets, was adopted by a 4-0 vote (Councilor Ron Kelley absent). The measure was introduced as a response to enforcement needs identified by the Martin County Sheriff’s Office; Mike Anderson told the council an ordinance is required to enable enforcement of that particular nuisance.

Ordinance 2025-03, establishing local rules to regulate cannabis businesses in Truman, also passed unanimously. Because the ordinance text is lengthy, the council approved publication of the ordinance title and summary to inform the public of its intent and effect.

Why it matters: the grass discharge ordinance creates a local enforcement tool for a recurring nuisance that staff and law enforcement identified; the cannabis ordinance sets the local regulatory framework for businesses that state law allows but that cities may regulate at the local level.

Details and next steps: the minutes record the council's motions and unanimous votes but do not specify the precise regulatory provisions in Ordinance 2025-03 beyond its general purpose. Council approved summary publication of the cannabis ordinance so the public will be notified of its adoption; the minutes do not list an effective date or further implementation steps. The council is expected to publish the ordinance summary as approved.

Attributions: Adoption motions were recorded as moved and seconded by council members during the meeting; the clerk recorded the official votes as “All ayes — motion carried.”