HomeMy WebLinkAboutX-E-02 Approve New Cannabis Retail Sales License for Westview Smokes
City Council Memorandum
To: Mayor Fasbender & City Councilmembers
From: Emily King, Deputy City Clerk
Date: August 19, 2024
Item: Consider New Cannabis Product Retail License for Westview Smokes, 1355 South Frontage
Road, Suite 420
Council Action Requested:
Consider the attached resolution approving a new Cannabis Product Retail License for Westview Smokes,
1355 South Frontage Road, Suite 420.
Background Information:
The City has received and reviewed an application for a new Cannabis Product Retail License for
Westview Smokes, 1355 South Frontage Road, Suite 420. Currently, this license allows for the sale of
adult-use cannabinoid or cannabis products containing 0.3% or less of THC.
Approval and issuance of the license are contingent upon the submittal of all required documents, fees,
successful completion of a criminal history background investigation by the Hastings Police Department,
and a security plan approved by the Police Chief.
Compliance Overview:
Westview Smokes - 1355 South Frontage Rd, 420 Hastings MN
• 6/18/2024 - Violation of Hastings City Ord 117.03 Misdemeanor Sell THC Product without a
City License
• In May of 2023, the Minnesota Department of Revenue notified the City that they had recently
seized cigarette and/or tobacco products as contraband under Minnesota Statute 297F.21. Please
see attached letter for additional information.
Financial Impact:
The associated fees have been paid.
Advisory Commission Discussion:
N/A
Council Committee Discussion:
N/A
Attachments:
• Minnesota Department of Revenue Seized Cigarette/Tobacco Product Notification
• Resolution
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CITY OF HASTINGS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION __________
APPROVING A NEW CANNABIS PRODUCT RETAIL LICENSE
FOR WESTVIEW SMOKES, 1355 SOUTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 420
WHEREAS, the City has received and reviewed an application for a new Westview Smokes,
1355 South Frontage Road, Suite 420; and
WHEREAS, approval and issuance of the license are contingent upon the submittal of all
required documents, fees, successful completion of a criminal history background investigation by the
Hastings Police Department, and a security plan approved by the Police Chief.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hastings that the
Cannabis Product Retail License for Westview Smokes, 1355 South Frontage Road, Suite 420 is
approved, unless revoked by City Council.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF HASTINGS, MINNESOTA THIS 19TH DAY OF
AUGUST, 2024.
ATTEST:
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Kelly Murtaugh, City Clerk Mary D. Fasbender, Mayor
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