HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2018-83 - Authorizing Study Related to Firearm Dealer Stores - 07/17/2018 CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-83
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 LICENSED FIREARM DEALER STORES
WHEREAS the City Council was presented with a report by City Staff of the regulations of
other Cities with respect to Licensed Firearm Dealer Stores; and
WHEREAS, the City's current regulations do not adequately address Licensed Firearm Dealer
Stores; 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 a study or studies to determine what amendments
to the City Code will be required to deal effectively with Licensed Firearm Dealer Stores. The
study or studies will include review of scientific and factual data relating to Licensed Firearm
Dealer Stores; review of actions taken by other governmental entities relating to Licensed
Firearm Dealer Stores; and analysis of the options relating to Licensed Firearm Dealer Stores
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 Licensed Firearm Dealer
Stores 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 Licensed Firearm Dealer Stores. The
studies will include review of factual data relating to Licensed Firearm Dealer Stores; review of
actions taken by other governmental entities relating to Licensed Firearm Dealer Stores; and
analysis of the options relating to Licensed Firearm Dealer Stores available to the City to protect
the planning process and the health, safety and welfare of the public.
ADOPTED by the City Council on July 17, 2018.
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