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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br /> Monday,July 25,2022 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> Deputy Chief Gonsior noted the previous vehicle was not equitable to repair and the previous year Orono <br /> Police Department was kind enough to lend them a retired squad car which is currently being used. In the <br /> Capital Plan it was up the previous year to replace that vehicle,however they could not order due to <br /> supply chain issues.He was able to find two 2022 Tahoes in Maryland noting it is very difficult to find <br /> vehicles and order right now. <br /> Crosby moved,Johnson seconded,to approve procurement of Fire Command Vehicles from <br /> Criswell Fleet Sales for$137,707.18 with vehicle ownership being solely the City Of Orono with <br /> conditions.VOTE: Ayes 4,Nays 0. <br /> 8. PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATE FROM THE THC MORATORIUM <br /> Police Chief Farniok stated on July 1 a new law went into place to allow edible THC's as well as <br /> drinkable THC solutions. With the law being passed,cities are struggling with how to accept this into <br /> their communities. Questions include whether to create licensing similar to alcohol or tobacco,or to do <br /> nothing and allow businesses to operate and sell these edibles and product in the community, zoning <br /> requirements, etcetera. The League of Minnesota Cities is encouraging cities to put in a moratorium so <br /> they can study what to do with this new law. Before the Council tonight is a moratorium listing the <br /> reasons so the City has time to study and look at what they want to do moving forward in allowing these <br /> businesses to operate in the communities. <br /> Mayor Walsh asked if the legislature is looking to put more language on the subject. <br /> Chief Farniok noted it is a struggle right now because guidance and enforcement comes back to local <br /> control and the Board of Pharmacy. He clarified they do not know how to enforce because they do not <br /> know what to enforce. Right now people under age 21 cannot purchase but anyone can possess;therefore <br /> a 12 year old could possess THC gummies and it is not against the law or they can have THC-infused <br /> seltzers and an open container while driving around because that is not against the law.He noted they are <br /> finding there is a lot of information that needs to be tightened up and they are asking legislature to look, <br /> tighten up, and clarify as right now the officers are in limbo and do not know what to enforce. <br /> Printup moved,Crosby seconded,to approve interim Ordinance 276,3rd series,prohibiting the sale, <br /> testing,manufacturing,distribution of THC products.VOTE: Ayes 4,Nays 0. <br /> COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT <br /> PUBLIC COMMENTS <br /> Brad Erickson,2485 Independence Road, is present tonight as he is running out of patience and noted he <br /> is glad Mr.Printup is here.He stated they are going to have to figure something out here and his attorney <br /> is back in town.There is more to this than certain people understand and he said if there is anything he <br /> can do to help fill some gaps in logic and reason they would be happy to do that.Mr.Erickson stated this <br /> will not go away and this will not happen in this zip code ever again and he wants to make sure the <br /> message is sent loud and clear by censuring this man and letting anyone else who wants to come into this <br /> town,raise a right hand,and swear an oath to protect people know that is what they should do.What was <br /> Page 3 of 8 <br />