HomeMy WebLinkAbout09.12.22September 12, 2022
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Planning Commission for the City of St. Joseph met
On Monday, September 12th, 2022 at 6:00 PM. in the St. Joseph City Hall opening with the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Planning Commission Members Present: Commissioners Mike Osterman, Carmie Mick, Keith Louwagie,
Bob Loso, Anne Jarrell, Gina Dullinger, Adam Scepaniak
Staff Present: Nate Keller, Community Development Director
Others in attendance: None
Approval of the Agenda: Louwagle made a motion to approve the agenda. The motion was
seconded by Dullinger and passed unanimously by those present.
Approval of the Minutes: Loso made a motion to approve the minutes of August 8th, 2022. The
motion was seconded by Jarrell and passed unanimously by those present.
New Business:
a. Trail and Sidewalk Priorities
Keller went through each trail/sidewalk project depicted in the memo highlighting challenges, limitations,
and notes for each project.
Loso made a motion to recommend the following projects as top priority:
1. Northland Dr trail/sidewalk
2. Baker St sidewalk
3. CR 121 Trail to East Park
The Commission also asked that the various CSAH 75 crossing improvements be kept as top
priorities.
The motion was seconded by Scepaniak and passed unanimously by those present.
b. Cannabis and Zoning
Keller pointed out as noted in the memo that on July 1 st 2022 the MN Legislature enacted in law the
selling of THC and that many cities do not have adequate ordinances in place to deal with the licensing,
selling, and proper zoning of the sale of THC products. Keller asked the commission-
s. Where should the selling of these products be allowed (what zoning district is most
appropriate)?
2. Would the use be classified as a separate category or grouped with general "retail' uses?
3. Are there concerns on a store that only sells THC products versus selling THC products
along with other general retail items?
The commission asked to look at language in other ordinances for guidance on licensing and zoning as
well a better definition of what facilities within a certain radius should be considered.
Other Business:
None
Adjourn: Dullinger moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:38 PM. The motion was seconded by Jarrell
and the motion carried.
Minutes approved by:
Nate Keller
Community Development Director