HomeMy WebLinkAboutX-E-03 Approve New Cannabis Retail Sales License for Hastings Tobacco 1
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 Hastings Tobacco 1, 1769 Market Blvd
Council Action Requested:
Consider the attached resolution approving a new Cannabis Product Retail License for Hastings Tobacco
1, 1769 Market Blvd.
Background Information:
The City has received and reviewed an application for a new Cannabis Product Retail License for
Hastings Tobacco 1, 1769 Market Blvd. 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:
Hastings Tobacco 1 – 1769 Market Blvd, Hastings MN
• 6/18/2024 – Violation of Hastings City Ord 117.03 Misdemeanor Sell THC Product w/o License
• 8/25/2020 – Potential ordinance violation check for selling paraphernalia. Located items of
paraphernalia for sale - advised to remove. Follow up on 9/3/2020 – items of paraphernalia not
removed and again advised to remove them. *While at store, officer witnessed a sale of tobacco
to minor (see *9/3/2020 below) Follow up on 9/8/2020 – all items had been removed.
• *9/3/2020 – Violation of MSS 609.685.1a(a) - Sale of Tobacco to Children Under 21 Years of
Age
• 04/06/2020 – Investigated anonymous complaint the business is open in violation of Governor’s
Executive Order re: Covid-19 pandemic. Was advised to close. While at store, Officer observed
an open bar area where customers use vaping and/or tobacco products. Officer advised this is in
violation of MN Clean Air Act and City Ordinance, if this were to continue when open, and
advised on signage and cordoning off bar area.
• 11/23/2016 – Violation of MSS 609.685.1a(a) Sale of Tobacco to Children Under 21 Years of
Age, and MSS 609.506.1 Give False Name to Police Officer
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• 4/1/2011 – Assist other Agency (MN Revenue Agent). While on scene HPD located and
confiscated several packets/containers of synthetic marijuana
• 7/27/2010 – Compliance Check – Violation of Hastings City Ord 130.16 Drug
Paraphernalia. (Search Warrant conducted and approximately 1,000 items of paraphernalia
confiscated and destroyed)
Financial Impact:
The associated fees have been paid.
Advisory Commission Discussion:
N/A
Council Committee Discussion:
N/A
Attachments:
• Resolution
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CITY OF HASTINGS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION __________
APPROVING A NEW CANNABIS PRODUCT RETAIL LICENSE
FOR HASTINGS TOBACCO 1, 1769 MARKET BLVD.
WHEREAS, the City has received and reviewed an application for a new Hastings Tobacco 1,
1769 Market Blvd.; 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 Hastings Tobacco 1, 1769 Market Blvd. is approved, unless revoked
by City Council.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF HASTINGS, MINNESOTA THIS 19TH DAY OF
AUGUST, 2024.
ATTEST:
______________________________ _______________________________
Kelly Murtaugh, City Clerk Mary D. Fasbender, Mayor
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