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BREEZY POINT
— The Breezy Point City Council discussed establishing an ordinance to regulate cannabis business at a special meeting Tuesday, Nov. 12.
Interim City Administrator Jerry Bohnsack said that while the city needs an ordinance in place by Jan. 1, 2025, changes could be made to it in the future if needed.
Breezy Point Police Chief Brian Sandell said that while the city is required to make certain allowances for cannabis business due to Minnesota statutes, there are different conditions depending on businesses throughout the county.
“The other thing to take into consideration is that everyone has to start this Jan. 1. However, if we get six licenses throughout Crow Wing County, that may eliminate the need for us to have our one (licensed business). It’s one license for every 12,500 residents,” Sandell said. “We may not need to license any if there are six in the county. But we won’t know that until people start obtaining licenses.”
Mayor Angel Zierden said she wanted the public to be aware that the city has no input regarding who seeks licensure from the state to do cannabis business in Breezy Point.
The council briefly discussed the state of the city’s 2025 budget, ongoing city projects and potential bonding.
“I think that (the budget) is really a good document. It spells out what is being proposed and what is being added,” Bohnsack said.
Council members said they were comfortable with the proposed budget and the city’s finances.
Council member Steve Jensen said the city could save money by funding a portion of a proposed equipment capital improvement plan instead of entirely.
He added that the city will likely need to bond to meet Breezy Point’s infrastructure needs over the coming years.
The council approved its preliminary 2025 budget and levy of $3,385,608 in September, which is an increase of $172,090 (5.4%) over
the adopted 2024 levy.
The council will take public comment on and approve a final budget and levy at its regular meeting Monday, Dec. 2.
In its canvassing of the 2024 general election, the council also voted to accept the election results as presented.
Council member Brad Scott was absent from the Nov. 12 special meeting.
“}]] The council looked at its 2025 budget and a proposed cannabis ordinance at a special meeting Nov. 12. Read More
