HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2018-70 - Study on New Adult Use Establishments & Pawnshops - 06/12/2018 CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
HENNEPIN COUNTY,MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-70
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A STUDY OR STUDIES TO DETERMINE WHAT
AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY CODE ARE REQUIRED TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC
HEALTH, SAFETY,AND WELFARE AND TO PROVIDE FOR SOUND PLANNING
WITH RESPECT TO ALL NEW ADULT USE ESTABLISHMENTS AND PAWNSHOPS
WHEREAS the City Council was presented with a report by City Staff of the regulations of
other Cities with respect to Adult Use Establishments and Pawnshops; and
WHEREAS, the City's current regulations do not adequately address Adult Use Establishments
and Pawnshops; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that to protect the planning process and the health, safety
and welfare of the public the City must conduct studies to determine what amendments to the
City Code will be required to deal effectively with Adult Use Establishments and Pawnshops;
These studies will include review of scientific and factual data relating to Adult Use
Establishments and Pawnshops; review of actions taken by other governmental entities relating
to Adult Use Establishments and Pawnshops; and analysis of the options relating to Adult Use
Establishments and Pawnshops available to the City in order to protect the planning process and
the health, safety and welfare of the general public; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has concluded that the public health, safety and welfare and
sound planning require that a moratorium be imposed on the approval of any Adult Use
Establishments or Pawnshops during the pendency of the study and the various public hearings
preceding possible adoption amendments to the City Code.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EDEN PRAIRIE, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL FINDS, DETERMINES, AND ORDERS
AS FOLLOWS:
The City Council hereby authorizes a study to be conducted to determine what amendments to
the City Code will be required to deal effectively with Adult Use Establishments and Pawnshops.
The studies will include review of factual data relating to Adult Use Establishments and
Pawnshops; review of actions taken by other governmental entities relating to Adult Use
Establishments and Pawnshops; and analysis of the options relating to Adult Use Establishments
and Pawnshops available to the City to protect the planning process and the health, safety and
welfare of the public.
ADOPTED by the City Council on June 12, 2018.
N cy -Luk ayor
ATTEST:
Ka leen Porta, City Clerk