HomeMy WebLinkAboutX-C-01 Special Use Permit - Cannabis - Joshua R Bruns, Minneapolis Kombucha (215 Ramsey St)City Council Memorandum
To:Mayor Fasbender and City Council
From:John Hinzman, Community Development Director
Date:May 5, 2025
Item:Resolution: Special Use Permit –Cannabis Retail Sales –Joshua Bruns, Minneapolis
Kombucha –215 Ramsey Street
Council Action Requested:
Consider action on the Special Use Permit (SUP)request for cannabis retail sales for Joshua
Bruns, Minneapolis Kombucha on property owned by Surrey Group LLC and located at 215
Ramsey Street.
1)Deny the request. The Council should cite specific reasons for the denial relating to the
inability to establish conditions to ensure protection of public health, safety or general
welfare. Direct staff to prepare a resolution for denial of the request to be considered at
the May 19, 2025 City Council meeting.
OR
2)Approve the request. Adopt the attached resolution approving the action. Approval of
an SUP requires six of seven council members
Advisory Commission Review:
The Planning Commission voted 4-1 (Messina, nay)to recommend denial of the request at the
April 28, 2025 meeting.During the public hearing, Scott Northard of the Hastings Prescott Arts
Council (HPAC) stated HPAC operations involve children and adjoin the proposed site.The
location and proximity don’t seem to fit. Barb Hollenbeck stated she is owner of SC Toys and
the proximity to her store is a concern as well as the proximity to senior housing and the AA
club. The city has spent time making downtown family friendly. Cathy O’Keefe of HPAC
stated opposition to the use. Joshua Bruns, applicant, stated careful thought has been given to
prepare a security and operations plan to mitigate neighbor concerns. Commissioners discussed
neighboring park facilities and why they were exempt from cannabis setback requirements
established elsewhere in the City, and the proposed use’s proximity to youth attractions.
Special Use Permit (SUP) Determination
Certain activities within zoning districts are identified as “Special Uses” requiring issuance of a
Special Use Permit (SUP) prior to operation. The Planning Commission must hold a public
hearing and provide a recommendation to the City Council on the issuance of a SUP. SUP’s
may be approved subject to the establishment of conditions and safeguards as appropriate under
the zoning code. SUP’s may be denied when the use is determined not be in harmony with the
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purpose and intent of the Zoning Code. Specific written reasons for the denial must be adopted
to support the denial. Written reasons for denial must relate to the inability to establish
conditions to ensure protection of public health, safety or general welfare.
Issuance of SUP Does Not Guarantee Right to Operate
The following actions are necessary prior to operating a retail cannabis business:
•Special Use Permit from the City –Necessary to demonstrate compatibility with the
City’s Zoning Code on the general licensing application through the Minnesota Office of
Cannabis Management (OCM).
•License from OCM –Includes submittal of application and completion of background
check.
•Registration with the City –Chapter 117 of the City Code regulates registration through
the City Clerk’s office. The Ordinance only allows one retail cannabis business within
the City. Determination of registration in cases of multiple licenses from OCM will be
determined by the City Council at a later date.
Attachments:
•Resolution for Approval –SUP
•Planning Commission Staff Report –April 28, 2025
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HASTINGS CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO._________
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HASTINGS GRANTING
A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR THE RETAIL SALE OF CANNABIS AT 215 RAMSEY
STREET FOR JOSHUA BRUNS, MINNEAPOLIS KOMBUCHA
WHEREAS, Joshua Bruns, Minneapolis Kombucha has applied for a Special Use Permit
for the retail sales of cannabis on property owned by Surrey Group LLC located at 215 Ramsey
Street, PID 19-32150-15-062. The property is legally described as the south 70 feet of Lot 6,
Block 15, TOWN OF HASTINGS, Dakota County, Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, on April 28, 2025 the Hastings Planning Commission held a public hearing
and recommended denial of the action as presented; and
WHEREAS, the City Council reviewed the request.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF HASTINGS AS FOLLOWS:
The City Council hereby approves the action as presented subject to the following conditions:
1)Obtaining a license for retail cannabis sales through the Minnesota Office of Cannabis
Management (OCM).
2)Registering the license for retail cannabis sales with the Hastings City Clerk’s Office.
3)Adherence to Hastings City Code Chapter 117 –Cannabis Businesses and Chapter
155.07, Subd. J –Cannabis Businesses.
4)Retail sales of cannabis are allowed from 10:00am to 9:00pm only.
5)Cannabis use cannot violate City Code Chapter 95 regarding public nuisances.
6)The cannabis use shall have no more than two signs
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7)Blinking, moving, and flashing signs that are visible from the exterior of the building are
prohibited.
8)No interior sign shall be visible from the exterior of the building.
9)Approval shall not be implied as preference of or granting permission to operate a retail
cannabis facility in conjunction with OCM licensing and City registration.
10)Approval of the Security Plan by the Hastings Chief of Police.
11)Approval is subject to a one-year Sunset Clause; if significant progress is not made towards
implementation of the proposed use within one year of City Council approval, the approval
is null and void.
Adopted by the Hastings City Council on May 5, 2025.
ATTEST:__________________________
Mary Fasbender, Mayor
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Kelly Murtaugh,
City Clerk
(City Seal)
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the above is a true and correct copy of resolution presented to and
adopted by the City of Hastings, County of Dakota, Minnesota, on the 5th day of May, 2025, as
disclosed by the records of the City of Hastings on file and of record in the office.
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Kelly Murtaugh, City Clerk
This instrument drafted by:
City of Hastings (JH)
101 4th St. E.
Hastings, MN 55033
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Planning Commission Memorandum
To:Planning Commission
From:John Hinzman, Community Development Director
Date:April 28, 2025
Item:Public Hearing –Special Use Permit (SUP) –Cannabis Retail Sales –Joshua Bruns,
Minneapolis Kombucha -215 Ramsey Street
REQUEST
The Planning Commission is asked to take the following actions related to the Special Use
Permit (SUP) application of Joshua Bruns, Minneapolis Kombucha to conduct cannabis retail
sales on property owned by Surrey Group LLC located at 215 Ramsey Street:
1)Hold a public hearing.
2)Review the SUP application and provide a recommendation to the City Council.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Cannabis Retail vs. Lower Potency Hemp Edible
On December 2, 2024 the City Council adopted an ordinance amendment for cannabis and
lower-potency hemp edible uses. The ordinance established parameters for retail sales,
manufacturing, and wholesaling of cannabis products. Regulations for lower-potency hemp
edible uses (which were established by the Council in November 2023) were further clarified.
“Cannabis Businesses” in the 2023 code are now classified as lower-potency hemp edible
uses and subject to potency limits. Special Use Permits issued for cannabis retail
businesses in 2024 are now classified as “lower-potency hemp edible” businesses.
Issuance of SUP Does Not Guarantee Right to Operate
The following actions are necessary prior to operating a retail cannabis business:
•Special Use Permit from the City –Necessary to demonstrate compatibility with the
City’s Zoning Code on the general licensing application through the Minnesota Office of
Cannabis Management (OCM).
•License from OCM –Includes submittal of application and completion of background
check.
•Registration with the City –Chapter 117 of the City Code regulates registration through
the City Clerk’s office. The Ordinance only allows one retail cannabis business within
the City. The City Council will need to determine the method for registration in cases of
multiple licenses from OCM.
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Notification and Public Hearing
Notification of the request was mailed to all property owners within 350 feet. The notice included
an invitation to the Planning Commission public hearing. Staff have not received any comments
at this time.
Comprehensive Plan Classification
The 2040 Comprehensive Plan designates the property as Mixed Use. The proposed use is
consistent with the plan.
Zoning Classification
The property is C-3 –Community Regional Commerce. The C-3 District allows for cannabis
retailers as a special use.
Adjacent Zoning and Land Use
Direction Property Use Zoning Comp Plan
North Hastings Prescott Arts Council C-3 Mixed Use
East Vacant Home C-3 Mixed Use
South 3rd Street
Mississippi Terrace Senior Home RMU Mixed Use
West Ramsey Street
Office –National Facilities Solutions C-3 Mixed Use
Existing Condition
Cannabis sales would occur within a portion of an existing building currently operated as
Tippy’s Corner Store. The proposed space is owned by Surrey Group LLC with the north half of
the building owned by the Hastings Economic Development and Redevelopment Authority
(HEDRA). Surrey and HEDRA jointly own the parking lot adjacent to the building.
SPECIAL USE PERMIT REVIEW
Background
Hastings City Code Chapter 155.30, Subd. C.10 –allows cannabis retailers as a “special use”
within the C-3 Zoning District, subject to the requirements of 155.07, Subd. J.5 as follows:
5.Performance Standards. All cannabis businesses must comply with the following:
a.Retail sales of cannabis and lower-potency hemp edible products are permitted from 10:00
a.m. to 9:00 p.m., seven days a week. Retail sales of lower-potency beverages associated
with an on-sale or off-sale liquor license are permitted during the hours of operation of the
associated liquor license.
b.No cannabis use shall be allowed as part of any Adult Use Establishment business, as
defined in City Code Section 114.21.
c.Cannabis uses cannot violate City Code Chapter 95 regarding public nuisances.
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d.Distance Restrictions. Distances from a cannabis use or lower-potency hemp edible use are
measured from the storefront of a retail use and from the property line of all other cannabis
uses and shall comply as provided below.
(1) There must be at least one thousand feet (1,000’) between each cannabis use.
(2)The location of the use must be located:
(a)More than five hundred feet (500’) from a school as measured from property line
of the school to the use;
(b)More than five hundred feet (500’) from a residential treatment facility, as
measured from the property line of the facility to the use;
(c)More than five hundred feet (500’) from an attraction within a public park that is
regularly used by minors, such as, but not limited to a playground, athletic field,
athletic court, picnic area or restrooms, pavilion or park building, disc golf
features, as each is measured from the location of the public park attraction to the
use. However, such distance restrictions shall not extend across Highway 61 or
Highway 55 but shall terminate if it intersects with such highways.
(d)All buildings used for manufacturing, production, testing, processing, or
warehousing of cannabis must be setback a minimum of five hundred feet (500’)
from a residential zoning district or residential use as measured from the property
line of the cannabis use to the property line of the nearest residential zoning district
or residential use.
(3)Exceptions to distance restrictions:
(a)Lower-potency hemp edible retail uses shall be five hundred feet (500’) from other
lower-potency hemp edible retail uses and five hundred feet (500’) from all other
cannabis uses but otherwise shall be exempt from the distance requirements in
City Code 155.07.J.5.e.(2).
(b)On-sale and off-sale liquor establishments selling lower-potency beverages and
that have a lower-potency hemp edible City Registration and State License shall
be exempt from the distance requirements in City Code 155.07.J.5.e.(1) and
155.07.J.5.(2) and they do not count against other uses for purposes of City Code
155.07.J.5.e.(1).
(c)Cannabis retail uses located east of Vermillion Street and north of 4th Street and
west of Bailey Street in the DC Downtown Core or C-3 Community Regional
Commerce zoning districts shall be exempt from the distance requirements of City
Code 155.07.J.5.e.(2)(c).
(d)Cannabis cultivation uses shall comply with the distance requirements in City
Code 155.07.J.5.e.(1) but shall be exempt from the distance requirements in City
Code 155.07.J.5.e.(2).
e.Signs must comply with the standards in City Code 155.08 for the relevant zoning district
in which the business is located, except for the following:
(1)No cannabis use shall have more than two (2) signs;
(2)Blinking, moving, and flashing signs that are visible from the exterior of the building
are prohibited;
(3)No lower-potency hemp edible use shall advertise the lower-potency hemp edible
products on more than one (1) exterior sign;
(4)No interior sign shall be visible from the exterior of the building.
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f.Cannabis uses must meet the minimum parking requirements for each type of use as stated
in City Code for that use, for example, retail must meet the retail requirements,
manufacturing must meet the manufacturing parking requirements. If there is a
combination of uses at the same location, the use that requires the largest number of spaces
must be met.
g.A security plan must be submitted to and approved by the Chief of Police to address
security issues in order to protect the public health, safety, and general welfare. The
security plan must include, but is not limited to, addressing issues surrounding parking,
traffic, securing of monetary transactions, building security and alarm systems both internal
and external, screening, lighting, window and door placement, landscaping, and hours of
operation.
Analysis
•The site is exempt from setback requirements per City Code 155.07, Subd. J.5.d.3.c
•The site meets the minimum parking requirements.
•A security plan has been reviewed by the Chief of Police.
Special Use Permit Requirements
Special Use Permit review is outlined in Chapter 30.02, Subd. E.2.b.5 of the City Code and
subject to adherence to the following (staff analysis appears in red)
1.Ingress and egress to property and proposed structures thereon with particular reference to
automotive and pedestrian safety and convenient traffic flow and control, and access in
case of fire or catastrophe;Ingress and egress to the property will be unchanged and is
served by a shared private parking lot entrance with an entrance to 3rd Street and the alley
The sale of cannabis products on site will not require changes to ingress and egress.
2.Off-street parking and loading areas where required, with particular attention to division
(E)(2)(b)5.a. above, and the economic, noise, glare, or odor effects of the special use on
adjoining properties and properties generally in the district;Parking and loading is
adequate,and the proposed use will not require changes and is not anticipated to cause
negative effect on surrounding properties.
3.Refuse and service areas, with particular reference to items divisions (E)(2)(b)5.a. and
(E)(2)(b)5.b. above;The sale of cannabis products will not increase the need for refuse
areas.
4.Utilities, with reference to locations, availability, and compatibility;Utility service is
adequate and will not change with cannabis sales.
5.Screening and buffering with reference to type, dimensions, and character;Screening and
buffering is adequate and will not change with cannabis sales.
6.Signs, if any, and proposed exterior lighting with reference to glare, traffic safety,
economic effect, and compatibility and harmony with properties in the district;No
cannabis use shall have more than two signs, blinking and flashing signs are prohibited,
and interior signs may not be visible from the exterior of the building.
7.Required yards and other open space; Yards and open space are unchanged.
8.General compatibility with adjacent properties and other properties in the district.Property
abuts commercial and high density zoned and guided properties.
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Recommendation
Approval of the Special Use Permit is recommended subject to the following requirements:
1)Obtaining a license for retail cannabis sales through the Minnesota Office of Cannabis
Management (OCM)
2)Registering the license for retail cannabis sales with the Hastings City Clerk’s Office.
3)Adherence to Hastings City Code Chapter 117 –Cannabis Businesses and Chapter
155.07, Subd. J –Cannabis Businesses.
4)Retail sales of cannabis are allowed from 10:00am to 9:00pm only.
5)Cannabis use cannot violate City Code Chapter 95 regarding public nuisances.
6)The cannabis use shall have no more than two signs
7)Blinking, moving, and flashing signs that are visible from the exterior of the building are
prohibited.
8)No interior sign shall be visible from the exterior of the building.
9)Approval shall not be implied as preference of or granting permission to operate a retail
cannabis facility in conjunction with OCM licensing and City registration.
10)Approval of the Security Plan by the Hastings Chief of Police.
11)Approval is subject to a one-year Sunset Clause; if significant progress is not made towards
construction of the proposal within one year of City Council approval, the approval is null
and void.
Attachments
•Location Map
•Application Narrative
•Exterior Changes
•Floor Plan
•Security Plan
•Employee Security Training
•Application
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LOCATION MAP
SITE PICTURE
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To:The City and citizenry of Hastings,MN
From:Joshua R Bruns,Minneapolis Kombucha
Date:04/01/2025
Subject:Land Use Application Description of Request
This application is in regards to a special use permit for a cannabis retail registration with the City of Hastings,Minnesota.The
State license and City registration sought are detailed and governed by Hasting City Code Chapter 30,Chapter 117,Chapter
155,MN Statute 342,the MN Office of Cannabis Management (OCM),and the State of MN.Pursuant 155.30 (C)and 30.02
Subd.E.2,City of Hastings special use permits,and this case in particular,require a State application fee,application
qualification,a federal and state background check,preliminary approval,site submission and registration,City zoning
approval,a public hearing,City Council approval,OCM inspection and final license approval,and finally a City registration
application and approval.
The applicant’s business,Minneapolis Kombucha,formally requests the City of Hastings consider initiating a special use
permit to operate one cannabis retail storefront at the listed address via this Land Use Application.*
Pertaining to how land is used and developed,it is the hopes of this business to learn and grow with the City,State,and the
citizens of Hastings.Building this business from a hope and a prayer and adjusting throughout the licensing process and into
the open market alongside zoning regulations has fruitfully produced the listed address.It may not be perfect.But it may offer
some clever advantages if intentionally accentuated by city design and development.Citizen input too can offer constructive
solutions to most all potential problems.Tangibly though,the City can capitalize on a number of items:
The slowing of traffic over the HWY 61 bridge and into city-proper is an obvious boon to a number of Hastings
businesses.
-Slower traffic would increase the awareness of travelers to both city landmarks and businesses.
-Slowing traffic into and out of the city is a bonus for traffic safety.Naturally incorporating a turn lane,a
lane divider,a SLOW traffic sign,vegetation,or other traffic guides preserves the quality,serenity,facade,and overall
enjoyment of the riverfront-side of town.The bridge is better enjoyed at 25 mph as well.We might in this way balance
this section of the city and preserve the character and identity of downtown Hasting.Turning people downtown who
drove there slow in their cars has clear advantages.
Customers of my business will find themselves just a stone throw from the edge of historic downtown,increasing
revenue and foot traffic for those businesses.
-The proposed location is fortuitously adjacent to 3 large parking lots,seamlessly integrating the clients of
my business into the clients of all the other downtown businesses.
This special use permitted business will bring some extra character to a subsequently expanding historic
downtown,promoting customer and passersby interests in historic downtown,and extending the walkable area of historic
downtown and the city in general,increasing the value of other neighboring properties.
The proposed location could engender the growth of a commercial development hub for other businesses that
compliment my business or historic downtown in general,like a restaurant or a number of other business ideas.
-As far as planned and organized growth,this location is just outside historic downtown,naturally and
seamlessly growing the economic district outwards.
-This location doesn’t shamefully cast cannabis retail to the outskirts of towns,but rather embraces and
incorporates cannabis into the city’s general layout,clearly capitalizing on the increase in traffic in the process.
The current grocery store at the proposed location isn’t doing great,and the lessee is eager to partner in my
business.He literally wants a stake in equity ownership (the State allocated 35%allowable sale of businesses like mine to
be sold for reasons just like this,to get the business further off the ground).It is this sort of inclusion that defines the ethos
of my business.
Generally speaking land use is a very important consideration,and my team researched it deeply.Adhering to buffers and zones
enumerated in City Code did unfortunately limit some location choice,however this proposed location does offers many
valuable attributes.Moreover,it is not out of the realm of possibilities,after agreement with stakeholders (and many a little
business liquidity),to find a new,more palatable location after buffers are eased subsequent the OCM lower-potency hemp
edible retailer application window opening.However we loathe the opportunity to put another business out of business.The
proposed location I think is a thoughtful and hard-earned proposal that hopefully should overcome the many and righteous
concerns of the City and citizenry.
Cannabis is currently unique and exceptional in Minnesota,justly categorizing it as a special use.Some might argue that it is
just another commodity,and a healthy one at that,soon to be categorized alongside health or other commodity-based retailers.
But there are real concerns.And this business and its owner(s)are fundamentally concerned and interested in how the business
can better serve the City.The business is dedicated to quality community development,guided pedestrian traffic,and altruistic
community influence.City design,layout,and usage I think should be deeply and inclusively considered,and I am thrilled to
offer support and ideas in any way.Consider too that Josh,the business owner,is eager to embrace transparent and inclusive
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planning,to work alongside interested members of the community,who are welcome to help finalize a security plan for the
chief of police.Thorough review and approval of the site’s layout and design before security installation is I think inherent the
law,not to mention pragmatic business operating plans.The goal is to deter crime in the first place,not catch people in the act.
Both simple and complicated designs exist and work together that mitigate and overcome these concerns and realities.
Moreover our cannabis signs will be tasteful,resembling art and professionalism,not cartoon cannabis characters.My partners
and I are professionals.We eschew sales to youth and intoxicated people.Most cannabis retail sales are thankfully via digital
marketing.
To ease our transition into a legal market I have always considered limiting operating hours limited 10 am to 1 pm as the
market launches.I am also considering minimum purchases to reduce traffic,alongside orders for pickup (and deliveries,based
on local ordinance)to reduce customer build-up (if any,hopefully some!!).The parking lots adjacent to the east and west,both
owned by the City according to Dakota County GIS,could act as supplemental mitigation for concerns of too much traffic in
the business district,not to mention meeting business parking requirements detailed in the zoning code.
Considering land use,this proposed retail establishment offers minimal threats to environmental quality.This will however be
addressed in our very comprehensive SOPs,including an odor mitigation plan.I aim to offer quality products too,from quality
cultivators and manufacturers who regularly test and impose control standards on all their inventory.Pollution and habitat
destruction and/or influence are not inherent this retail business plan,but we will hold our suppliers accountable.Its good,
ethical business.We plan to have a very small ecological footprint,even pursing quality packaging,increased deliveries,and
minimum purchase quantities.Alongside adjacent property owners we certainly may engage in some landscaping,but these too
would probably include rain gardens and dense vegetation.(Josh and the bank financed his home in Minneapolis about 2.5
years ago.Since then he has planted 19 six-foot fruit trees and nearly 40 berry bushes in his small,city lot.Expect similar
motivations from Josh that bolster our natural landscape.)
Per OCM’s “Guide for Local Governments,”my business and site layout and plans will come alongside my final SOPs and
other licensing application documents,being forwarded to the City upon my site registration with OCM.This way City Council
can hopefully review the Land Use Application,zoning compliance approval,and finalized application documents side-by-side.
However the City and the entire citizenry as a whole know the City best,and it will be a pleasure to include every person’s
interests while we develop and adjust this new industry.Forecasting how land is developed and used should be managed and
influenced by the City and all all the citizens,and this business remains malleable and committed to their interests.Another
well-worn idea is to adjust to later realities,gathering and using data as a guide.
The business’s inclusive ownership structure ensures local product will be available,bolstering the local economy of
agriculture and manufacturing,not to mention delivery,transportation,and other brick-and-mortar retail engagements
subsequent visits to this new business.Consider the proposed address,215 Ramsey,just outside downtown.It could be a little
hub where cannabis is accepted in the community,which would encourage the growth of such a hub,or market,that is the
definition of a market economy.
The character and identity of old-downtown is preserved as this business is tucked over on the corner of that area.But we could
even consider allowing an adult-use business that permitted use indoors to open nearby,embracing the new industry and
subsequent economic stimulation.These are just ideas I’m brainstorming tonight with such little preparation.I can’t wait to
hear the thoughts of our citizenry.I hope they will accept a more edited version of this summary in the near future!
The City Council has not determined a method for choosing applicants.Josh,the applicant,will obviously offer several
perspectives for why it is his successful application that should be validated into City registration.
Josh is the fittest applicant under MN law.He is first for a reason.His verification,application,networking,
business plans,and fundraising have been arguably nearly flawless.
He has nearly 40 potential active and passive owners and interested parties,many simply waiting on OCM
approval to invest.Many have already increased the value of this business.And this business has real trickle down effects.
Moreover these partners just waiting to labor towards business success are exceptionally valuable themselves and nearly
guarantee a quality cannabis business.We have support in nearly every aspect of this business,from CPAs and law
professionals to manufacturing and retail experts.
Josh and his team have proven they are malleable and pragmatically respond to market pressures and the text of
each municipal law.Our comprehensive search for a home municipality over these last 8 months has revealed a most
fitting home:The City of Hastings.
Let it be argued that this business brings professionalism,experience,consulship,business expertise,legal
compliance acumen,and an eagerness to follow the law,which is all proven by this early application,composed solely and
entirely by Josh,a qualified,thoughtful,flexible,and creative microbusiness applicant,who is flanked by around 40 eager
investor-laborers.
It was no small business feat for this humble fruit farmer to submit this land use and special use application.Let
this be further proof of my preparedness and malleability.Responding to market demand has always been a requirement to
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stay afloat.Kombucha has its benefits,but they are economically limited.This was a small business.I have been aiming to
make it medium-small for nearly 2 years now.
This isn’t a big box cannabis business.Josh,the applicant and majority stakeholder literally composed the entirety
of his own application,hand delivering 5,000 leaflets over a year ago that later secured many of the investor-laborers
supporting this business today.But too we have Zach Schopp and his team at Seed of Life Labs to guarantee our
compliance and quality standards.
The effects of this business on our community are in my opinion directly related to the definition of business
success.And in the same breathe,I too aim to earn a buck.The free market of applicants in this strictly regulated licensing
roll out have produced this applicant at this address.Both have their benefits and nuances,but consider too the many
regulations hardly enumerated in the first paragraph of this application,of which I aim to strictly adhere.Consider that I
labored for nearly two years without pay to reach this point;consider that this business may be of just the homegrown
quality you’re after.
This is my only business.This is my only stake in any business.The success of this business is paramount to me.
Curtailing youth consumption is paramount.Encouraging safe and healthy use is essential.Education,reinforcement of
that education,and legal enforcement are both integral the State tax program and my business plan,and I will personally
have the business pursue meaningful strategies in cooperation with the City and community to address directly and
mitigate as much as possible their concerns.
-For example I would be happy to install security systems and quality fencing that obstructs views on both
our property as well as on nearby properties.We would be happy to finance any other mitigation plans upon business
success.And we will respond and I will keep an open door for any concerns from any community member whatsoever.
I believe,after researching dozens of municipalities and zoning regulations,alongside Hastings in particular and in depth,that
this location is in the interest of the City and citizenry of Hastings.
*Please note that the address listed on Dakota County GIS in the City of Hastings is 215 Ramsey St.The GIS ID is
193215015062.I just wanted to be crystal clear here.According to both Google and the property owner,the address is actually
217 Ramsey St.Thank you.
Joshua R Bruns
Minneapolis Kombucha
952-223-7270
MNFruit.carrd.co/
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Building Exterior Changes Notes
Lighting and Cameras.
The general goal is to constantly and continuously record every practical and reasonable square
inch of the property.Open ground,covered ground,and anything in between must be addressed as a
security concern,hiding place,weak point,threat to community safety,or otherwise contrary this
application and security plan in general.
Any glare from windows on 215 Ramsey can be addressed with window awnings or film
Minneapolis Kombucha will pay strict attention to 155.53.5 in both tastefully and securely
illuminating the retail location.Even ground lights can be considered instead of lampposts for a
pleasing ambiance.
Recessed lights,wall scones,and ambient rooftop lighting will create a glow to help illuminate the
entire property.Light shields can be installed and lights angled so they are least intrusive to neighbors
and passersby.The doorways will be illuminated directly.
With city permission the installation of pragmatically and conspicuously placed lamp posts
would increase angles for both illumination cones and security cameras.Otherwise angled supports can
help extend viewing angles over the westerly adjacent parking lot or East 3rd St.Adjacent neighbor
approval also can extend our general security.Having access to these views would be beneficial.
The rules package really requires an army of quality cameras.These are budgeted for and will be
installed and backed-up with additional power by a professional installation contractor.
General Facade Improvements and Solar Panels.
Improvements like window shutters or awnings,paint,or other general building improvements
would be pursued if necessary.
Solar panels probably wont be considered posthaste.
Pursue “education and technical assistance to help producers utilize best practices.”1
Continuously track (analyze,implement new approaches)metrics and key performance indicators3:
Yield,bill,rate tariffs.Directly offset 100%of electricity and any natural gas,liquid fuel,bio-fuel or
propane consumption through a verified subscription in a community solar garden,renewable energy
generated on site,or equivalent...or pay a monthly fee...per kWh...”1
Signs.
Exterior signs will not say “Cannabis”.If City leaders and community development leaders
would consider the word “Dispensary”it might go a long way for our business.However,many retail
sales are initiated online,so the client would know the retail store’s name regardless.But it might save
some navigational trouble Additionally this location is not on a busy road,so stopping passersby from
61 or 55 probably isn’t a significant source of clients.Originally (as in 45 days ago)I had decided for a
sign (considering I would be on a busy road in a different municipality)that would read:“Unanimous
Cannabis:A Dispensary.”This I would expect would pop up on Google maps for the average search
for my business.However.I am absolutely considering other names at this junction,non of which
would be directly relate to cannabis whatsoever.“Minneapolis Kombucha”certainly has some
sentimental value!!Professional,classy,and aesthetically pleasing are really the only main parameters.
Seeing as there are often musical gatherings nearby,I most definitely want to remain inconspicuous,a
mantra of my life really,but in this case I think it would be best for something covert.
Any exterior business identification signage for [Minneapolis Kombucha]will conform to the
requirements of state law.The signage will be clearly visible and readable by purchasers.Physical
signage will only be placed on the Property itself.Minneapolis
Kombucha will maintain the exterior of the building to be in compliance with state and local
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building,fire,and zoning requirements or regulations.15
A cannabis business or hemp business must post signage as required by the Department of Labor
and Industry.Each point of ingress to a retail area must have conspicuous signage with the
86.21 following statement:"No persons under 21 allowed.There will be no drive through space
allotted nor vending machines anywhere on the property.
Community and Neighbor Safety.
To protect the public health,safety,and welfare emergency “personnel will have full access to the
[retail location]to provide adequate emergency access (Fire,Police,and Ambulance)and to give the
best possible emergency response time.A safe box can be wall-mounted at the front entrance and will
hold building keys for fire departments,emergency medical services,and police to retrieve in
emergency situations.Otherwise local law enforcement can hold master keys and/or access cards to all
restricted areas within the [retail location]so that they can quickly enter the dispensary without having
to force entry.Individual keys can also be held in deposit at the station.”14
Generally one facet of security is an overt design paradigm that inherently quells criminal
activity while at the same time preserving and enhancing the appearance of the street /walking
corridor.This includes managing blight,addressing landscaping concerns,creating both community
and the appearance of community via “eyes on the street”,refreshing building paint,creating crisp
corners and lines,addressing sidewalk and curb concerns,refreshing landscaping materials like stone
and weeds,investing generally with ideas and actions and partnerships with the community so
everyone desires general business success via a sense of community,implementing artistic design and
art in the surrounding area,encouraging a business hub that includes a community building and/or
community projects that too create a sense of community,and a number of other more abstract,
flexible,inclusive,and creative exterior changes.
Adjunct security systems will be offered to neighboring properties,including fencing,camera,
landscape design,alarms,motion detectors,door and window locking upgrades,and new entry
protocols.
Walkability.
Boulders around the building (on the outside or inside of sidewalk)not only create a safer
building but a more walkable sidewalk and general area as well.Crosswalks in my pinon should be
readily available.Bike lanes too would be a welcomed addition.
The intent of City Code 155.30 (A)speaks volumes to this business’placement.
To error on the side of walkability would be to place wooden benches,public restrooms,and
sheltered gathering places or rest stops.
Fences and Screens.
Generally fences and screens requested would be of high quality with specific specifications
available for order.Yards and open space might be a good think in this case.
A new facade or tasteful,aesthetically pleasing fence with thorny vegetation directly covering
the southern face of the building would further separate the space.It would help segregate the space if
this fence can extend westward into the parking lot about 12 feet,and then restart again just beyond the
entrance,taping out as it loops northward.The fence could extend further northward at maximum
height as well,with considerations to traffic sight-lines.I too prefer more open sight lines generally.
They call it “eyes on the street.”It’s a community’s way of creating a sense of itself as well as for
concerns of crime.I suppose even some professional criminals would rather prefer fencing.Their
masks apparently overcome our cameras,but not a random driver calling 911.
Alongside fencing throughout the area,in particular a wood fence along the southern border of
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East 3rd Street between Ramsey St.and Tyler St.is proposed.However,the community development
team might find that a more visible street is more preferable.
Quality awnings or a series of pergolas with sturdy mesh screens on the side can be installed on
the balconies across East 3rd St.These screens can be rolled up on warm summer days to escape to the
northern side of the building for that extra shade and breeze.There is definitely some room for
vegetation as well.I can think of a few native species that would do well on that northern patch of
grass.
A covering or awning to create a space for the main entrance might obscure camera fields of
vision.It would certainly be more work for the business to break this down and store it every business
day.I would probably vote against it.This canvass would extend slightly into the parking area on
Hastings’property.It would be more of a space for a short line of clients so they are not exposed to the
public eye while waiting to enter the store.This will require a disassembly and storage feature that
allows the front door to be exposed during closed hours,erasing any hiding spaces.This is largely a
suggestion to consider for the community development team and City Council.It might help mitigate
public concerns.This exterior canvassed area would require additional OCM inspection,or common
business sense upgrades.It may pose security concerns however.Therefore,I am dedicating a large
portion of square footage to a security strong box foyer /waiting room.The layout would allow for a
series of doors.
Parking.
Minneapolis Kombucha requests access and use of the parking lot adjacent on the western side
of 215 Ramsey St.Minneapolis Kombucha hereby requests permission to physically redesign this
parking lot.We request a partnership with the City to paint and redesign the surrounding city space.We
request a partnership to include the community in general redesigns of any part of the City..Maybe we
can put a few asterisks on the 10-year plan.First,we want to define the area so pedestrians and drivers
are sure of where they are able to safely go.Even fencing that is 1 foot tall helps define the sidewalk to
both pedestrians and drivers.Large boulders are fantastic traffic control devices,and their size and
shape help determine their placement.These and other traffic control devices are desired by
Minneapolis Kombucha throughout the southern,western,and northeastern side of the property.
Vertically raised parking bumpers and parking bollard posts are also requested by Minneapolis
Kombucha.The business will pay for all upgrades to the parking lot adjacent on the western side of the
property as this business quickly matures,unless otherwise discussed and agreed to by the City of
Hastings.On that note I have been amassing a contact list of partners and laborers and financiers and
otherwise eager parties for just this business in particular.We are ready for the next stage.
After the floor plan is complete,the actual retail square footage will be closer to 650 square feet
than the building’s 2,000 square feet total.Our partners specialize in design.We know how to learn and
adapt and create a quality business on the fly.My partners are professionals in our economy.They are
wise.And there are many.You’d be amazed at how far my available 35%in business equity did go.
Parking can be reserved on the southeastern space of the western parking lot for deliveries.
These delivery personnel can then walk along the southern face of the building into a fenced and
covered walkway into the rear vestibule.The exterior change would required would be a suitable fence
or reinforced wall that runs parallel along the eastern rear of the building.Required communication
with management (alongside the many necessary requirements for a delivery license)allows for
monitoring of the deliverer and surrounding spaces,and remotely unlocking of the first of 3 doors
necessary rear entry.Delivery can also happen via 3rd St.East.A space specifically designed for this
particular activity would require just a few small changes on 3rd St.East.
Traffic Flow and Street Upgrades.
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We might even consider implementing subtle traffic control devices that encourage vehicles to
turn earlier,say onto 4th St.,or any other,where a new or interesting destination could emerge that
would push more people downtown.Many surrounding areas are heavily residential.Maybe a
community center or novel park attraction,or trail...or a community garden!!There are I am sure many
ways to use 5th,6th,7th,8th,and 10th Streets East to mitigating both East 3rd Street (if ever a problem)
and Vermillion traffic generally.
Traffic from 10th down Bailey to 3rd shouldn’t be an issues.These roads are not excessively busy
and offer less concern.
Traffic exiting the parking lot that is adjacent on the western side of 215 Ramsey could happen
several ways.It strikes me to have an entrance on the south side adjacent 3rd St.East,with new paint
that directs vehicles towards the alleyway.This way there is a better chance for the vehicles to visit the
downtown corridor.Instead of taking a right and traveling down 3rd St.East towards Vermillion,drivers
have a longer opportunity to realize that 3rd St.East is a one-way in the wrong direction up ahead.The
driver will instead travel south towards 4th St.East.New exterior paint on the roads,updated traffic
signs (if applicable),fencing on 4-6 different properties,vegetation,a variety of lighting,light shields,
conscious light directions,boulders,planters,and subtle bollards.
It is expected that clients will use East 3rd street as an ingress.A narrowing of East 3rd street can
mitigate eastbound traffic speeds,although this doesn’t seem to be a big problem.Turning right off
Vermillion the driver is forced to mitigate their as they advance immediately into the one-way parking
area directly adjacent Vermillion St.The two roads are inherently very different,and it forces the driver
to mitigate their speeds in the changing landscape.However Vermillion does have high speeds.
Because of this one-way road,egress back towards Vermillion Street will often take place on East 4th or
5th Street,nearly halving the expected traffic on East 3rd St.The left turn eastbound off Vermillion onto
East 4th Street however is already a busy,difficult turn.Vermillion Street northbound is currently and
naturally a very busy and quickly-traveled road,especially after advancing down the hill.Drivers too
like to speed across bridges.This combination makes for very fast northbound and southbound travel
down Vermillion Street.Minneapolis Kombucha would encourage traffic control devices throughout
Vermillion Street to mitigate this generally excessive speed.This would be a larger project that would
benefit the entire downtown district commercial community.Slower cars are able to see their
surroundings.Slower travel allows for longer decision-making opportunities to visit local businesses.
Slower cars are safer.Slower traffic increases the walkability and overall character of the City.Speeds
close to 45 mph down Vermillion is rather brutal.Obviously large street construction operations don’t
currently fit in my budget,but smaller ones do,especially in just a few months time,largely including
vegetative plantings,simple lane dividers,or even stop signs and repainting.And it’s springtime!!great
for planting!!East 3rd Street and many areas could definitely use some touch ups,depending on your
perspective.I know a “city as a work of art”professor who would just go mad at this opportunity (my
team won the redesign competition that was presented to City leaders,so maybe I can bring an extra set
of eyes at least).Effectively defining this space creates an atmosphere and facade that is safer,which is
directly discussed in Minneapolis Kombucha’s submitted Security Plan.Minneapolis Kombucha is
willing to invest in all portions of the community,including traffic a mile away that can be slowed if
addressed creatively and tactfully.Together,the City of Hastings,and my partners and I,would,I
believe,find success together.I am more than eager to work with City and community leaders to
address the many concerns we will unearth as we create and open community projects to beautify,
revamp,and plant the city.
If I had it my way American plums would litter the 5-6 hour sunlight areas.American crossed
plums and apricots would find homes in sunny spots throughout the city.What if you had financial
freedom?What would you do?I would buy a van and go live in the national parks until I read enough
books to safely sail.I lived part of the dream and planted a small orchard over the last two years.
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However there is never enough gardening to do.Hastings is part of the bird migration path.They need
more green.That’s what I would do with a successful cannabis dispensary.I would reinvigorate old
trees and plant their seeds.How does this affect traffic?Well over the years as we grow we create such
a vibrant city that we need to plant more trees in newer areas of town.
Don’t get me wrong.We are here to make some money.I’m too old to work for someone else.I
hope you recognize my vigor in this respect,the dedication I have.The safety and security goals
Minneapolis Kombucha aims to attain should be considered cutting edge and tailored.My abidance and
internalize of the law to reach this point is further proof of the creative and tangible ends this business
will go in order to operate a successful business.I have read now closer to 50 municipal retail
registration ordinances.They all begin with community safety and security,their protection and well
being.Every singe employee and customer is obviously the most valuable asset in my approach to
market business.I am a philosopher and am acquainted with many of our great thinkers,and “if I have
learned anything,it is that I know nothing.”But I certainly tend to agree with some over others,and
when the new CEO of my last job came in and squeezed every last penny until I too was out,well I
came to agree with some of those philosophers more and more.Adam Smith’s vision was altruistic.
Nuances abound as we page through historical perspectives and apply them to 2025’s U.S.economy.
“When I’m boss”my dad always said,too a small business owner.Well here’s my opportunity to prove
what better business really is.You will be surprised at our outreach and real and genuine goals.This
business has been dedicated to that philosophy from the very beginning.It is crowd sourced and
inclusive.And fresh fruit is so very intimate.The handler must take care.If this market lives up to the
hype and we can be a business that is dynamic,prepared,legally compliant,and supply properly a
consumer good that is good for the human,well then let it be me.We have the ethics and the right set of
goals.Well I do at least,and I’m the one legally burdened with “controlling ownership”and “control of
governance and finance.”7,8
Neighboring Properties;Economic Influence.
Business,economic growth,and expansion often increase the value of properties.Especially
when the business owner,that diligent,early (of the first 193),partnered,and soon to be successful
licensee business applicant is so thrilled to support his city.Detailed throughout this security plan are
planned,flexible,and inclusive upgrades as this business grows.
Please keep in mind as you peruse these documents that the business owner and license hold,
Josh Bruns,is so flexible that he is keenly interested in being open for just a handful of hours on select
days.Some might argue that this is business as usual,and we might want the business to be open
throughout the designated (read:required)business hours.Josh is a proprietor.He is an entrepreneur.
He is a fruit farmer who took a few philosophy legal classes and has an ego big enough to stubbornly
and correctly forecast the roll out of the law.This is exactly why we all despise insider-trading
lawmakers who know the business contracts ahead of time.I just happened to know the law.I applied it
and am being awarded this license in the first wave because I both earned it and won it via rigid
regulation and potential applicant pool of thousands and thousands,probably far more.I was willing to
undergo the riggers of this business.I was a small business owner.I am hungry.I am adaptable.And
this extends far beyond the interior of my shop.On that note,zoning was not an easy challenge,nor
should it be.We learned along the way and were willing to adapt.Not every property is available for a
reasonable amount of capital.I hope that is not what the City and citizenry want out of a local business,
someone looking to squeeze every last penny out of it because they are more business-minded and
invested substantial amounts of capital into the application process.Not ironically this type of applicant
you are dearly reading today is a natural outcome of the very intent of the law as it was written.One
zoning official,John Hinzman’s counterpart in Polk County,MN,and I quote,after asking if
registration was on a first-applicant basis,“I see no other way to do it.”He also questioned the
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limitations on registrations.I suppose though many other registrations of business types are accepted
law around the country.This is first mover attribute is why you want me:I’m the best at regulation as
written by both the legislator and regulatory authority.I’m the winner from the very loosely regulated
free market of potential applicants in the first place.My history and occupation that qualified me gives
me the character outlined in this application.I’m a local,well traveled,law-interested guy born in
Burnsville.Kristina Koznick was one of my idols.Who would you rather be your neighbor?Someone
who can buy-out a successful business at a corner location?Some of my partners think this location
isn’t good enough,not being on the main road.Well I’m the majority stakeholder and think a location
downtown is the best for the business in the City.It preserves and expands.There are flaws.
Characteristics.We can overcome our concerns.And this real estate is owned so far by cooperating
owners and a tenant that might be best satisfied releasing his lease.To summarize this is a unique
approach and viewpoint on this business that I hope thrills the reader.I’m just a law abiding
entrepreneur who understands,appreciates,and empathizes with arguments from all ends of the
philosophical spectrum.And I’m a fruit farmer and nursery owner!My income standards are low,my
sense of community are I hope considerate.I am ambivalent towards cannabis use and understand that
arguments from both sides have considerable merit.Everyone in the community will be represented by
Josh in his approach to safe cannabis applications.I will both follow the law and be considerate
towards the concerns of all philosophies.I hope to directly address and overcome concerns of adverse
affects on the public interest.
Josh is a creative entrepreneur who looks to partner with basically anyone allowed under
Minnesota Statute.There are many of us that have joined me over the last 19 months on this business
journey.Imagine if a few of my new neighbors and I partner up.The sky is the limit.I have contacted
nearly 10,000 people individually,not including partners who posted advertisements.I’ve vetting all of
them in their own rigorous review of me and my business documents.I first typed and printed and hit
the pavement on February 4th,2023 and hand delivered 5,000 paper fliers to my neighboring city
residents over the next several months.Some are with me today.They are business-minded
Minnesotans.I try to include everyone.Just ask.This business is a part of me,and we are in the growth
stage.Join us.This business,if successful,might open other business opportunities I have not yet
considered.These are the local partners that Hastings should consider.
How can we make the city a brighter place?How can we help make it a place where people can
find livelihood and liberty?I think we might be surprised at how even small,thoughtful changes in any
number of locations can create a sense of pride that helps mitigate crime and instead fosters community
and opportunity.This might not happen overnight,and the changes are small,but this is after all a small
business that is currently turning medium-small.We also have thoughtful,applicable,standardized,
redundant,and effective security measures.
I look forward to directly addressing and mitigating concerns from any in the adjacent and
general community.I hope to perpetually increase our general compatibility with the community in a
many number of creative ways.But I am a man of just one.All of your help is both encouraged and
desired.Let’s find constructive ways to create good change.This is a special opportunity to directly
change or upgrade a part of the community that you hold special and dear.All inquires are welcome at
Sincere regards,
Joshua R Bruns
Minneapolis Kombucha
952-223-7270
MinneapolisCooperative@gmail.com
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1.HB 3400.Task Force on Cannabis Environmental Best Practices.Legislative Report and
Recommendations.
7.MN Statute 342.17.MN Revisor
8.MN OCM Faq Page.
14.Numed.Dispensary Security Plan.Numed.
15.MN Statute Chapter 342.Retail Requirements.Subd.8.
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Floor Plan Showing Location of Uses Notes
(See the Attached Floor Plan Sketch)
General Standards.
The entire building will be exclusively used for retail sales.This includes a foyer,three
vestibules,a security check-in booth,a sales floor,a workroom,a vault,storage,and two bathrooms.
The floor plan is designed to overtly lead and have determinations over the clients ingress through the
retail location.
Exact square footage of design is dependent a security contractor,engineer,or architectural
approval alongside OCM inspection and final approval.
Doors will lock from the outside,but from the inside egress will be easily accessible per fire and
emergency safety.The redundancy of doors allow security/staff to manipulate customer flow.
The vault room and a variety of other walls will be reinforced with heavy gauge steel and mesh
barriers,bullet proof glass and doors,and a variety of other security measures as detailed in this
application.
Install strong-box /caged /commercially reinforced vestibule for rear door deliveries,allowing
rear door to be opened from outside the vestibule.The delivery can then enter,lock the door behind
him,and then enter through the following vestibule door.
A retailer must establish an area for conducting retail sales that is open to
individuals who are 21 years or older.This includes a segregated entrance where age confirmation can
take place.This entrance is a strong box with remotely controlled door locks.After age confirmation in
the foyer,the client would enter into the waiting room main retail area.After that door closes,the main
front door is allowed to open so the next client can enter into the building.An employee /security
personell would be exposed to camera moniters for the outside of the building in this space.This
employee would have control over door access,able to unlock the automatically locking doors.
A retail area must include a point-of-sale system that is validated and integrated with the statewide
monitoring system.
Generally speaking Minneapolis Kombucha will constantly further advance business practices
and analyze things like foot traffic to understand customer movement and behavior.We also want to
respect privacy and create a quality retail experience.
Joshua R Bruns
Minneapolis Kombucha
952-223-7270
MinneapolisCooperative@gmail.com
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Security Plan
Minneapolis Kombucha
Special Use Permit
City of Hasting,MN
04/07/2025
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Order of Contents
Part 1.Housekeeping.
Abstract.
Cultivation.
Products sold.
Samples.
500’Buffers.
Labeling.
Landscaping.
Solid Waste Disposal.
Part 2.General Retail Standard Security Operating Procedures.
General Retail.
Preorders.
Record Keeping
Information Security.
GAAP Standards Compliance.
Inventory Reconciliation and Auditing.
Permit Non-compliance
Annual Review
Diversion Protection.
Inventory Control.
Recall.
Handling,Disposing.
Storage.
Product,Currency Storage;Vault Alarms.
Cash Protocols inside the Dispensary
Cashier Accountability
Non-Cash Transactions
Security Protocols.
Transportation and Cash Protocols for Depositing
Receiving Procedures.
Background Checks.
Security Policies
Armed Robbery Response.
Armed Security Guard.
Security Monitoring.
Security Equipment.
Lighting.
Locks.
Cybersecurity.
Part 3.Conclusion.
Owner-operator as Flexible,Creative,and Compliant.
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Security Plan
Abstract.
The grounds under which this special use permit is sought are City Code 155.07 (J)“Cannabis
Uses and Lower Potency Hemp Edible Uses”,155.30,155.30 (C)subd.10,City Code Chapter 95
“Health and Safety,Nuisances”,City Code Chapter 117 “Cannabis and Lower Potency Hemp Edible
Business Registration”,City Code Chapter 110 ad 114 where and if applicable,The City of Hastings’
Charter and Code generally,MN Statute 342,the official rules package,the MN Office of Cannabis
Management (OCM),and MN Law.
The address listed on Dakota County GIS is 215 Ramsey St.Hastings,MN 55033.Otherwise
the Parcel ID is 193215015062;11 acres;lot 6 block 15.General consensus however identifies the
real estate as 217 Ramsey St.
This security plan is submitted alongside a land use application for a cannabis retail business to
register with the City and commence operations at 215 Ramsey Street,Hastings,MN,55033 upon
approval from City Council per City Code.
Part 1.Housekeeping.
Cultivation.
No cultivation whatsoever will occur on the proposed location for this cannabis retail special
land use application/permit.
Products sold.
Only state approved,licensed producers and manufacturers will be allowed to distribute to
Minneapolis Kombucha or its later DBA as registered with the MN SOS.Only these approved product
categories will be for sale at the proposed retail location.Any and all products sold at this retail
establishment by Minneapolis Kombucha will require proof of testing and proof of the passing of that
testing in order for Minneapolis Kombucha to purchase or sell that product.The SOPs,testing
methods,and the quality of those methods must be licensed and approved by OCM.Minneapolis
Kombucha will immediately notify OCM if any visual signs or customer complaints suggest a product
does not meet quality standards.No Lower potency hemp edibles will be sold at this retail location
whatsoever.
Samples.
No samples of any cannabis products will be available whatsoever.Strict enforcement will be
administered to any cannabis or product that could be mistaken as cannabis,per company policy.The
business will not accept,use,nor distribute any products samples from any vendors,other businesses,
or this business,whatsoever.No products designed to showcase the flavor or texture of an indigestible
cannabis product but that does not contain THC will be allowed between any of the aforementioned
entities,including employees,management,and customers,for any reasons whatsoever,per company
policy.Furthermore no onsite consumption of any kind whatsoever will be tolerated.It is of the
opinion of this business that any onsite consumption negates the privilege of an employee or customer
to enjoy the services and employment offered by Minneapolis Kombucha.
500’Buffers.
500’Buffers between the nearest OCM registered,LPHE canniboid retail location(s)are being
addressed this week.The owners and I are currently in negotiations for a sublease /purchase.
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Labeling.
Minneapolis Kombucha won’t be labeling any products in the City of Hastings.Product
information will be available via the labeling requirements of the manufacture,and upon request and
display.However Minneapolis Kombucha will maintain that all products sold are labeled,that
wholesalers and suppliers are reputable and follow quality control measures.
Landscaping.
“Minneapolis Kombucha will plant aggressive,shade tolerant foliage,like gooseberries or other
more aggressive native thorn bushes.
Another concern relating to the exterior of the building (really the community in general)is to address
and include the general community,especially the communities most near the retail location.Maybe it
might be beneficial to provide some outreach maybe from the Community Development Team that
includes
Let it be stated here that management (Joshua R Bruns)has internalized a culture of legal compliance.
He internalizes these writings as he compiles them;he has internalized MN cannabis law.He has no
excuse for not being able to meet its minimum standards,the minimum not being the goal for this
business.It is a requirement that Josh understands not only what the law is,but how to comply with it.
The buck stops here.Another argument in this same light is that Josh is the applicant to be of a very
coveted few “license holders”.It is their duty to operate a legal,safe,and respectable cannabis
business,or appoint someone who can,or cease all business activities until compliance can be
sustainable and dependably met.
Solid Waste Disposal.
“The operation must conduct an assessment to document risks associated with waste
management including waste reduction,pollution control,recycling and reuse...document and follow
a waste management plant that addresses risks and contains policies and procedures to control
pollution and safely handle,reduce,store,and dispose of waste and recyclable...inventory of all
hazardous materials uses in the operation...dispose of chemical,dangerous or hazardous waste in
compliance with federal,state,and local laws and regulations...recycle/compost organic waste from
plant material,soil,biodegradable consumable products,etc.,when practical;recycle office paper,
plastic,cardboard,containers,etc...integrate sustainable packaging to the maximum extent practical...
packaging reuse (when applicable),use of recycled source materials,packaging designed for
composting or recycling,and labels integrated into packaging or printed using environmentally safe
materials...packaging specifications must define sustainability parameters...retain supplier
sustainability certifications for review...cannabis waste must be rendered unusable and unrecognizable
prior to leaving the facility...grinding and incorporating the cannabis waste with non-consumable,
solid wastes...food waste...cardboard...paper..compost activators..soil or soil mix...other waste
processing methods are acceptable if justified and documented...cannabis waste...must be recorded in
the inventory system...all ...waste collection containers...must be well maintained...locked...
removed daily...equipped with easily closable lids.”2
Minneapolis Kombucha or it’s subsequent DBA will resubmit plans if any packaging waste is
to be reused.Ensuring clients clean packaging (if it had the ability to be reused in the first place)is not
pragmatic at this juncture.
Part 2.General Retail Standard Security Operating Procedures.
General Retail.
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General speaking the business philosophy is to create a more efficient business by things like
automated controls (and properly sized equipment)to help minimize energy usage.3 “Make sure that
any new or used HVAC equipment integrates with the existing duct system.”3 Re-insulate doors,
windows,walls,floors...show evidence of efforts to increase the share of renewable energy...show
evidence of a minimization of energy intensity per unity....or increasing the output...8
All areas of the building will be kept clean and sanitary.
A ventilation and filtration plan for odor control is as follows.Aside 2 air purifiers,4 six inch
exhaust fans will pull the stores atmosphere into 4 six inch carbon filters designed for odor
elimination.Fresh air will naturally be introduced via negative pressure from the fans.Any detectable
odor will be mitigated by a redesign of the layout of filters,or the introduction of an additional fan and
filter.
Regulated product will be entered into the statewide monitoring system upon receipt,stored in
the secure storage location,recorded,restocked into the retail inventory,recorded (both digitally and
manually),and made available for POS software tracking.
“The main entrance of the building will be clear of any obstructions or barriers...”
General plans for code compliance include inspections,assessments,licenses,permits,
upgrades,professional designs,and a general goal of not just complying but exceeding definitions of a
working environment.This is done by way of hiring professionals and experts in each of these fields,
hopefully perpetuated by the inclusive nature of this proposal,detailed in the attached cooperative
agreement.Other plans for code compliance include the many potential investor-laborer-owners.We
will surely turn up experts here,and if not,the ability to locate experts for code compliance has
already occurred.I have already vetted many ancillary companies.The MN Dept.of Labor and
Industry released in 2022 a Guide to the State Building Code that includes the building code,energy
code,accessibility code,mechanical and fuel gas code,plumbing code,piping code,electrical code,
and flood-proofing regulations,as applicable.6 Maintaining cohesion with the details enumerated in
these codes serves as a foundation to build on.
Preorders.
“A cannabis business with a retail endorsement (Minneapolis Kombucha)may accept orders
and payment for regulated products on the Internet,using a mobile app,or by telephone.A cannabis
retailer that uses online and telephone sales must:(1)require all submitted orders to include the
customer's name,address,phone number,email address,and date of birth;and (2)before providing the
ordered product to the customer in a store,verify:(a)the customer's name on the form of identification
provided under Minnesota Statutes,section 342.27 subd.4,(b);and (b)that the customer is 21 years of
age or older using a form of identification required by Minnesota Statutes,section 342.27 subd.4 (b).
A retailer may accept payment from a customer using any legal method of payment,gift card
prepayments,or prepayment accounts established with the retailer,except that a customer must not
make a payment for a regulated product with an electronic benefits transfer services card.A retailer
must collect only the information necessary to complete a transaction.A retailer must only use
collected information for the purpose of completing the transaction.A retailer must establish a
standard operating procedure for data security and privacy that applies to the cannabis retailer and any
third party with whom the cannabis retailer contracts for the purpose of offering online sales.”
Record Keeping.
Detailed,strict,accurate,comprehensive,and compliant financial records will be maintained
for the current fiscal year and the 3 previous fiscal years.These will be made available to the Chief of
Police and OCM upon request.Included in the records must be cash logs,sale records,purchases of
inventory,invoices,receipts,deposit slips,canceled checks,employee compensation records,security
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records,and vendor and business-to-business contact information.Additional records that must be
made available to the Chief of Police upon request are worker and volunteer training records,a
security plan,security testing and maintenance records,SOPs,sanitation procedures and records,
equipment maintenance procedures and records,and storage procedures and records.These records
must be kept in a uniform manner so they can be made available within 24 hours of OCM or the Chief
of Police’s request.Minneapolis Kombucha will “comply with all administrative holds and any other
restrictions on the sale or transfer of regulated products issued through the statewide monitoring
system”,including log in histories and applicable activities,controlling access to prevent unauthorized
use or reporting,terminate unused accounts.The statewide monitoring system must and will be used
to conduct inventory and tracking functions...“to maintain an accurate inventory of all regulated
products...in the business’s possession...Inventory [includes]...product category...quantity...by
weight or units...the batch number...”No living plants will be maintained at this retail location.All
transactions,sales,and receipts will be tracked and entered into the statewide monitoring system,as
applicable.Any theft or loss must be logged,the latter immediately reported to the police and OCM.
SOPs,layouts,lighting,etc.must then be addressed,adjusted,and enhanced accordingly.Justification
for weight adjustments won’t be applicable as fresh,loose flower won’t be an item for sale at our retail
location.Daily reconciliations are required,with inventory available for inspection upon request from
OCM.Minneapolis Kombucha has developed and details below “a written procedure and schedule for
verifying the accuracy of the business's system inventory.”.Minneapolis Kombucha will “update and
maintain records regarding the business's compliance with the procedure for verifying [inventory]
accuracy”.Inventory constantly maintained and as applicable updated directly at POS software
including receiving and tracking,rotating stock,stock levels,PAR levels,overstock and under stock,
stock outs,look back periods,turnover rates,reorder points.Regular and automated audits and cycle
counts,demand planning and forecasting,in-store tracking,handler IDs,handler segregation,all
recorded by quality,compliant video or other recording devices.“If the statewide monitoring system
suffers an outage or failure or is otherwise unavailable [Minneapolis Kombucha]may record and
report all cannabis activity to the office in writing for three calendar days;after the statewide
monitoring system has been unavailable for three calendar days,must cease to record and report all
cannabis activity in writing to the office except as provided in [the following]item,[to]continue
reporting to the office in writing regarding cultivating cannabis plants during the entire time that the
statewide monitoring system is unavailable;and must promptly enter the information from all written
reporting under this subpart in the statewide monitoring system when the system becomes available,
no later than 12 hours following the time that the statewide monitoring system becomes available.;and
must not make any sales while the statewide monitoring system is suffering an outage or failure or is
otherwise unavailable.”14
Information Security.
Meticulous record keeping surrounds each batch,compliance of business standards in each and
every branch of business operations,maintained,updated,assessed,tested,approved,permitted,
complied,etc.,maintained for 2-5 years,depending.All product should be traceable by batch number.
Both physical (organized clipboard,folder,and both physical and computer stored filing
systems)and electronic (application based)record keeping are mandatory.
“Must maintain appropriate internal financial and operation controls to measure operational
effectiveness and efficiency,provide reliable financial reporting,uncover fraud and protect
organizational assets (tangible and intellectual property)...must assess operation controls to ensure
effectiveness and comprehensiveness...as part of third-party audits...must have procedures to control
documents related to production,product quality,worker safety and work operations that include
approval of documents prior to issues,review and revision as required including re-approval...
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documented changed and current revision status...ensuring documents remain legible and readily
identifiable...ensuring correct versions of relevant documents are available at points of use...
preventing obsolete documents from unintended use...controlled documents may include policies,
procedures,forms,product formulas and specifications,audits,assessments,and proprietary
information.”2
“Internal controls (rules,processes,and SOPs)minimize risk by reducing the mishandling or
theft of product or cash as well as support any audit...”2
“...Unauthorized sale of products or the diversion of products through leaks in the supply chain
or various cracks in the internal controls can also be revealed by conducting audits of inventory and
POS systems during normal business hours.18”
Inventory balance sheet will list various categories:received goods,inventory in backstock...
and/or retail ready goods.Direct and indirect costs compared to yield offers total cost per unit;total
revenue minus cost of goods sold renders the gross margin.
Minneapolis Kombucha “will value records as a means to improve operations,manage
finances,assist with internal and external audits,and provide [OCM],local officials,or local law
enforcement with information.[Minneapolis Kombucha]will maintain accurate books and records in
an electronic format,detailing all of the revenues and expenses of the business,and all of its assets and
liabilities.[Minneapolis Kombucha plans to store records within the I.T.Closet.Records will be
secured and backed up daily to prevent tampering,theft,or destruction of records.Records will have
safeguards against unauthorized erasures and changes in data after the information has been entered
and verified by [Minneapolis Kombucha]...All physical documents,such as transaction records,
inventory records,security records,audit records,business records,and financial records will be
stored electronically in redundant and geographically dispersed tier-rated data centers to provide the
maximum level of security and compliance with all state and federal document storage and
confidentiality rules.For the storage and retrieval of information,[Minneapolis Kombucha]will use a
system that...Guarantees the confidentiality of the information contained therein...Is capable of
providing safeguards against erasures and unauthorized changes in data after the information has been
entered and verified by the [retail location]...Is capable of being reconstructed in the event of a
computer malfunction or accident resulting in the destruction of the data bank.All physical
documents,such as transaction records,inventory records,security records,audit records,business
records,[and]financial records...will be encrypted electronically to provide [an acceptable]level of
security and compliance with all state and federal document storage and confidentiality rules...[T]he
agent-in-charge will be responsible for maintaining all files subject to audit or inspection by [OCM].
..organization records will be maintained electronically...and be available for inspection by the [OCM]
upon request.Maintained records include,but are not limited to,the following...Operating
Procedures...Inventory Records,Policies,and Procedures...Security Records...Audit Records...Staff
Training Plans and Completion Documentation...Staffing Plan...Business Records (such as assets and
liabilities,monetary transactions,bank statements,journals,ledgers,agreements,checks,invoices,
receipts,and vouchers,etc.)[Minneapolis Kombucha]...will also maintain accurate sale records
for every sale made to a customer.These records will contain,at minimum,the following
information...A complete and accurate record of cannabis held,purchased,sold,or otherwise disposed
of,and will preserve and keep all invoices,bills of lading,sales records,and copies of bills of sale,
returns,and other pertinent papers and documents relating to the purchase,sale,or disposition of
cannabis.Records will be maintained in the State of Illinois and all original invoices or copies thereof
covering purchases of cannabis will be retained on the licensed premises for a period of 90
days after such purchase...Books,records,papers,and documents will,at all times during the usual
business hours of the day,be subject to inspection by the Department or its duly authorized agents and
agents.The books,records,papers,and documents for any period with respect to which the
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Department is authorized to issue a notice of tax liability will be preserved until the expiration of that
period.”14
GAAP Standards Compliance.
“Maintaining inventory for Accounting:Manual,digital,and application tracking from seed to
sale of cannabis flower and subsequent products:“the operation must maintain accurate production
records for each batch (or lot)of product it produces...production records include pre-production
inspections,process monitoring records,control point records,deviation logs and corrective action
reports...product identity,batch...number,package volume and production date...[documenting]
traceability...[recording]unexpected findings...for [immediate]corrective action...[verifying]each
batch meets product specifications...inspection[s]...test[s]...[and]procedure[s].A certificate of
analysis (COA)should accompany each batch.”2
“Yield analysis and reconciliation...product quality and production [is maintained by calculation]and
[documentations of]actual yields at the conclusion of appropriate control points in the manufacturing
process...Yields must be calculated by one persona and independently verified by a second person...
The operation must have procedures in place to investigate and document yields outside of established
minimum or maximum yield parameters as defined in production procedures and product
specifications..records of deviations,corrective actions and product disposition must be on file for
review...procedures [must be established]to reject all products that do not meet established product
specifications...[with]documented training...tracked,retested”,and recorded.11
An “ongoing inventory of cannabis and cannabis-derived products...as required by applicable
government regulations.”2
“Ensuring GAAP principles and tax compliance:My SOPs entail employing a CPA with GAAP
filing tax credentials and to “maintain an auditable accounting system”.1 Management should be
trained on tax and accounting issues unique to the cannabis business such as IRS 280E...The
operation should used qualified,certified third-party financial service providers...[the]operation can
provide [an]affidavit or other written proof from [the]accounting firm/accountant certifying use of
General Accepted Accounting Practices.”2
I intend to employ a certified professional accountant to audit the business continuously and
regularly audit the business.Timely filing of taxes is required,and being versed in small business
filing will ensure understanding and translation to employees.
For the last year and half I have prospected investor-laborers.I hand-delivered 5,000 leaflets in
February-April of 2024,advertising my idea of an inclusive cannabis business.I garnered a bit of
interest with 27 parties via these leaflets,who reached out for more information.More than several
showed exuberant commitment to fulfilling a variety of roles required by the venture.One party in
particular wanted to manage the legal and tax side,another is/was a CPA himself.These individuals
show continued interest in investing,providing their expert labor,and already labored their expertise
by council via simple business discussions and brainstorming.
Minneapolis Kombucha will Consistently use,update,and enforce use of GAAP-compliant
accounting tax software to track inventory,revenue,payroll,etc.
I attest that I will resubmit standard operating procedures upon adoption of final regulations and
at point of identifying physical premises as a condition of converting a license.
Entering data into the statewide monitoring system must comply with chapter 7601.Written
procedures must be followed for weighing and measuring to accurately enter data.
Inventory Reconciliation and Auditing.
Minneapolis Kombucha “recognizes that the simplest and most effective way to detect internal
theft is to maintain an accurate inventory.In order to maintain an accurate inventory,[Minneapolis
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Kombucha]will use a reputable inventory control system to track all cannabis in the dispensary’s
possession.This system will prevent any cannabis from being unaccounted for or misidentified.Since
inventory management serves to deter theft and diversion of cannabis,a strong auditing program will
enable ongoing inventory controls and procedures for the conduct of inventory reviews and
comprehensive inventories of cannabis.All inventories,procedures,and other documents related to
inventory control will be maintained on the premises and made available immediately upon request for
inspection and copying by [OCM]or law enforcement....the agent-in-charge shall have primary
oversight of the cannabis inventory verification system and the point-of-sale system.The inventory
point-of-sale system shall be real-time,web-based,and accessible by [OCM]at any time.The point-
of-sale system shall track,at a minimum the date of sale,amount,price,and currency.[Minneapolis
Kombucha]will utilize an inventory control system approved by [OCM]to track and report on all
aspects of operations including,but not limited to cannabis tracking,inventory data,gross sales (by
weight and by sale)and other information.These systems will ...Ensure compliance with state law
...Produce historical transnational data for review ...Accurately document the location,amounts,and
descriptions of all cannabis...[Minneapolis Kombucha]will establish an account with the
State's verification system that documents ...Each sales transaction at the time of sale and each day's
beginning inventory,acquisitions,sales,disposal,and ending inventory...Acquisition of cannabis and
cannabis-infused products from a licensed adult use cultivation center,craft grower,infuser,or
transporter,including:a description of the products (including the quantity,strain,variety,and batch
number of each product received);The name and registry identification number of the licensed adult
use cultivation center,craft grower,or infuser providing the cannabis and cannabis-infused products;
The name and registry identification number of the licensed adult use cultivation center,craft grower,
infuser,or transportation agent delivering the cannabis;The name and registry identification number
of the dispensing organization agent receiving the cannabis;and the date of acquisition...The disposal
of cannabis,including:A description of the products,including the quantity,strain,variety,batch
number,and reason for the cannabis being disposed;The method of disposal;and the date and time of
disposal.Before commencing business,[Minneapolis Kombucha]will conduct a comprehensive
inventory of all forms of cannabis.[Minneapolis Kombucha]will establish inventory controls and
procedures for the conduct of inventory reviews and comprehensive inventories of stored,usable and
unusable cannabis,which will enable [Minneapolis Kombucha]to detect any diversion,theft,or loss
in a timely manner.All inventories will be maintained in electronic format and will include the date of
the inventory,a summary of the inventory findings,and the names,electronic signatures,and titles of
the individuals who conducted the inventory.The [employee]performing the inventory will directly
input their findings into a device that interfaces with the inventory control system.[Minneapolis
Kombucha]...will perform an inventory reconciliation daily.In conducting the inventory
reconciliation,[Minneapolis Kombucha]will verify that its inventory is consistent with all inventory
records.[Minneapolis Kombucha]...will maintain the results of the inventory reconciliation in its
records and [Minneapolis Kombucha]will make the results available to [OCM]...upon request.If a
significant discrepancy is discovered between physical inventory and inventory records [Minneapolis
Kombucha]will notify [OCM]...within 24 hours of first discovery.Any changes made to the
POS/inventory system (e.g.,product conversion vouchers,quantity adjustments,shake,by-product
vouchers,physical inventory adjustments,item-edits,etc.)will be reviewed and approved by
dispensary management...Any problems or concerns with the reconciliation will be brought to the
attention of the [manager],who will immediately take all appropriate steps including,but not limited
to,contacting the appropriate authorities if there is suspected criminal activity.”14
Permit Non-compliance
“While permits will be renewed yearly [after approved filing of course],there are some instances
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where non-compliance issues will be addressed between renewal periods.[Minneapolis Kombucha]
will not make any physical changes to the reatail floor plan without first receiving written approval
from the [OCM],after submitting a request that includes [any applicable]application fee and an
updated,regulation-compliant floor plan depicting the proposed changes.Additionally,the premise
will not be sublet to another business entity.An amendment to the [special]use permit of [Minneapolis
Kombucha](herein referred to as “permit”)will be obtained before proceeding with approved changes
to the premises.[Minneapolis Kombucha]will notify [OCM]within 10 days if there is any change
made to the security plan,which is considered a change to part of the original application.The
notification will be signed by”14 Joshua R Bruns.
Annual Review
All security policies and procedures will be reviewed annually to ensure that they are following
regulations and requirements for all applicable local and state agencies and adequately reflect the
business policies of [Minneapolis Kombucha]...Any recommended security policy revisions or
updates will be presented to senior management for approval.Updated security policies will be filed in
the Policy and Procedures Manual.On an annual basis,[Minneapolis Kombucha]will undergo a
security risk assessment review by a licensed private detective [or an otherwise acceptable entity under
MN law]...A security recap will be submitted to senior management no later than 30 calendar days
after the review has been conducted.If the private detective identifies concerns related to security
procedures,the risk assessment will offer a plan to mitigate those concerns.Leadership will review the
dispensing organization policies and procedures at least once every 12 months from the issue date of
the license and update as needed due to changes in industry standards or as requested by the [OCM].11
Diversion Protection.
Minneapolis Kombucha will adopt,maintain,continuously use,require employees to use
standardized audit process.16 Audit every item at least once/week.Each day audits for particular
products/areas in production.Maintain records of compliance.
“Theft/product loss plan must [be implemented]for securing all product and currency following
any instance of diversion,theft or loss of cannabis...a security risk assessment to determine...
additional safeguards...and implement changes...The operation must provide documented cash
management training to workers who candle cash including managing cash transaction with customers
and suppliers.
Maintaining a records management system by following established procedures to ensure
“organized storage,retention and protection of all records and supporting data that includes...[a]
records inventory list,destruction process,HIPAA compliance...[managing]all digital files...[with]
systems access controls,user controls and tracking...standard file labeling and organized storage
hierarchy...data encryption...file deletion schedules and processes...data backup...automatic file
backup...long-term...integrity...[managing]physical files according to procedures including...
restricted storage areas...lockable filing systems...sing-in/sing out procedures...organized filing
systems...physical records...filing timely...[with]destruction schedules and processes...crisis
protection.,etc.”2
A detailed records inventory list...[identifying]each record by title...persons...revision[s]...
retention[s]...destruction[s]”...,etc.“Records inventory list must identify all records related to the
following categories...accounting...tax...payroll...contracts...corporate...insurance,intellectual
property...legal fees...public filing..security records...logins..electronic mail...employment...
training...safety..audit...quality...vendor..customer..patient...inventory...production...product...
test[s and]transfer[s]...method[s thereof]...sales...press...maintenance logs...calibration...
sanitation...”2
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Inventory Control.
Integrate POS system with Inventory audit software/state monitoring system.Use Metrc,an
inventory tracking system to allow for per-populated inventory updates with new packages.
Track,anticipate sales to keep inventory quantity manageable;maintain sell-through rates and
inventory turnover ratios17;study and react to data;manage discrepancies.
The operation must have procedures to control documents related to production,product
quality,worker safety,and work operations that include...approval of documents prior to issue...
review...as required...changes and...revision status...remain legible...current and correct versions
remain available...preventing obsolete documents from unintended use...Controlled documents may
include policies,procedures,forms,product formulas and specifications,audits,assessments,and
proprietary information.The operation must maintain a Records Management System and follow
established procedures to ensure the organized storage,retention and protection of all records and
supporting data that includes:records inventory list...destruction process...HIPPA compliance...The
operation must manage all digital files according to procedures including:System access controls...
user controls and tracking...standard file labeling and organized storage hierarchy...data encryption...
file deletion schedules and processes including deletion of data on obsolete computers and data storage
devices...Data backup...automatic file backup...long-term protection and file integrity...The
operation must manage all physical files according to procedures including:Restricted storage areas...
lockable filing systems...sign in/sign out procedures...organized filing systems...physical records are
filed in a timely manner...destruction schedules and processes...crisis protection...long-term
storage/environmental controls...The operation must assign a worker to manage the records
system...[with]self-assessment of the records process at least every 90 days..comply[ing]with
applicable federal,state,and local regulations...The operation must list all records used or received by
the business on a records inventory list...[which]should identify:each record by title...persons
authorized to view...revision or deletion authorizations...retention period...destruction method...
storage and back-up requirements...record location...[which categorizations regarding]accounting
reports...tax returns...payroll and wages...contracts and agreements...corporate organization...
insurance...intellectual property...legal files...public filings...security records...logins...electronic
mail...employment and worker files...training records and program documentation...safety and
health...audit reports,inspection reports and self-assessments...quality control procedures...vendor
records...customer information...patient...records...production records..product test data and test lab
reports...product transfers test method documentation..sample management and control records...
sales and marketing plans...sales transactions...press releases...maintenance logs for facilities and
equipment...calibration,maintenance and repair logs...sanitation logs.2 “All areas where cannabis...
products are processed or stored must be controlled and access restricted to authorized personnel...
inventory records must be maintained for work-in-progress and finished goods...a commercial vault
should be installed...[and proper]sign[s][should be installed].”2
Recall.
Inventory product must be recalled if if evidence exists that shows the product is contaminated
with foreign material,biological,solvents,or other materials,is otherwise unfit for use,does not
comply with records or MN law,has failing packaging,is labeled incorrectly,or otherwise poses a risk
to public safety.Traceback and trace-forward investigations must be readily available for 24 hour
notice.Records for notification must be maintained.This business must recall a products if
information becomes available that the products is mislabeled,defective,or unsafe for consumption.11
Handling,Disposing.
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All the product accepted by Minneapolis Kombucha will be prepackaged.Minneapolis
Kombucha will neither accept nor sell loose flower or other products not in secure,labeled,
undamaged,or un-tampered packaging..
Maintain manual and digital records of documenting compliance with handling procedures,
available for inspection upon request by OCM.
Identification documents from vendors and other businesses must be retained,dated,and filed
in case of fraudulent identification,making these records available to OCM upon request.
“water standard requirements for disposal systems under chapter 7049,as
30.7 administered by the Pollution Control Agency,solid waste requirements under chapter 7035,as
administered by the Pollution Control Agency,hazardous waste requirements under chapter 7045,as
administered by the Pollution Control Agency,energy standard requirements established in statute or
under applicable rules of the Department of Commerce,odor standard requirements as established in
ordinance by a local unit of government or by Minnesota Statutes,section 116.064,or rules adopted
thereunder;and A cannabis business must determine the classification of all waste,including cannabis
waste,of the business.A cannabis business must ensure that all waste is stored,secured,maintained,
and disposed of in accordance with this chapter and all other applicable local,state,and federal laws
and regulations...A cannabis business must render nonhazardous cannabis waste for disposal unusable
and unrecognizable before allowing the nonhazardous cannabis waste to leave the premises of the
business.A cannabis business must follow the requirements of part 7035.2836 when composting
unusable and unrecognizable nonhazardous cannabis waste.”11
Ground and mixed with noncannabis waste like detergent,soil,sand,garbage or absorbed in cat
litter,it must be documented.Large amounts of waste must be stored in a secure location until
transferred to a landfill or compost facility (Oregon)12,12.Minneapolis Kombucha doesn’t expect to
have large amounts of waste.The standard now is to even ship dried flower prepackaged,so the retail
business almost becomes ancillary,with the packaging acting as a buffer.Generation of waste is more
likely from expired materials,which could be transported back to the manufacturer per agreement or
rendered unusable while maintaining security subsequently.This waste can also be transported to a
facility designed to accept and render cannabis waste unusable.Transportation between the same
business is permitted,though that facility is still preliminary at this juncture.
All applicable handling,transfer,sales and any other weight or product quantity-based data
must be entered and only entered into the statewide monitoring system.Joshua R Bruns will be the
currently designated administrator for the statewide monitoring system and will train any and all
employees as system users.”14
“In a single transaction,a cannabis retailer must not sell more regulated products to a customer
than the customer is able to legally transport.”
Storage.
“A cannabis business must develop procedures for storing regulated products in a controlled
environment.The storage procedures must ensure that regulated products are free from contamination.
A cannabis business must ensure that all cannabis or hemp workers employed by the business follow
the business's storage procedures and maintain a record of the cannabis or hemp workers'compliance
with storage procedures.A cannabis business must ensure that the business's storage procedures and
records are readily available for inspection by the office upon request.A cannabis business's storage
procedures must include the following requirements.A cannabis business must ensure that product
storage areas are used only for the storage of regulated products.A cannabis business must store
regulated products in a manner that ensures that there is no mixing between batch numbers or different
types of regulated products.A cannabis business must maintain and have available for inspection
records that describe the date and time of each occasion when a product storage area was accessed by
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an individual,the name of the individual,and the regulated products that were added or removed from
the storage area.Storage area specifications.A cannabis business must store regulated products at least
six inches above the ground of any storage area.A storage area must be clean,well ventilated,and free
from condensation,sewage,dust,dirt,pests,chemicals,and other contaminants.Secure access.A
cannabis business must keep a storage area locked with access restricted only to authorized personnel.
A cannabis business must post signage that indicates "Restricted Access.Authorized Personnel Only"
at the entrance of a storage area.Cleaning.While cleaning a storage area,a cannabis business may
remove a regulated product from the storage area to prevent the contamination of regulated products.
When regulated products are removed for cleaning,a cannabis business may store regulated products
temporarily outside of the storage area in a manner that prevents contamination or mixing of batch
numbers or different product types...Cannabis waste storage.A cannabis business must store cannabis
waste,including products that failed testing,in a secure and separate location from sale-able cannabis
products until the business has disposed of or remediated the cannabis waste or failed products.For
purposes of this subpart,a secure and separate location includes a container,closet,or room that is
able to be locked or secured.”11
Product,Currency Storage;Vault Alarms.
Managing stock and inventory:Use,maintain records of compliance,and train all employees in
use of state monitoring system,maintain training records of compliance
Consult with CPA to enumerate inventory’s relationship to tax documents
Record inventory stats manually as well;each batch has its own title/folder/record and is
maintained for 5 years;tag/label each batch with product description,quantity/timing,,ingredient list
(fertilizer,soil amendment,pesticide,fungicide),weight,date,name and license,storing location,
individuals involved.Make available records upon request.
Record each time inventory is rotated,moved,or wasted out.
Segregated facilities and segregated employee duties:each aspect of the business (nursery,
vegetative,flower,drying,trimming,curing/storing,wholesale,retail)segregated by redundant
physical barriers,sign-in/out documents,locks,key codes,etc.
“All areas where cannabis...products are processed or stored must be controlled and access
restricted to authorized personnel...inventory records must be maintained for work-in-progress and
finished goods...a commercial vault should be installed...signs that read ‘Restricted Area -Authorized
Personnel Only’or equivalent must be posted in all areas where cannabis...products are processed and
stored.”2
All cannabis and cannabis products that are outside of the Vault during business hours will be
stored in a locked and secured custom display case designed to protect the product.These locked
display cases with an interior alarm system installed that will activate when the display case doors are
opened without turning off the alarm...Only approved agents will have the display door key and
remote-control release button to open the display case..In addition,safes used for cannabis and
currency will be equipped with an alarm system to transmit,upon unauthorized entry,a signal to all
security monitoring entities,including the dispensary Security Room,the third-party monitoring
agency,and appropriate law enforcement..”14
“All cash received,except that needed for retail customer transactions will be kept in a
secure receptacle such as a drop safe (business hours)or high security safe (overnight).
In the Vault,[Minneapolis Kombucha]will have a separate safe in which valuable objects and cash
will be
located at night.Cash revenue of [Minneapolis Kombucha]will be removed from the dispensary
automated
cashier daily and placed in the main cash safe located in the Vault after the dispensary
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has closed.Senior management will maintain two-person verification by supervising the
daily deposit of revenues into the cash safe.All deposits of cash into the main safe will
be logged with an accurate count and signature of management.From time to time,senior
management will conduct unscheduled spot checks or audits of cash in the safe.”14
“...all cannabis and currency will be stored on premise in a reinforced Vault in a restricted
access area when the dispensary is closed,and in a manner as to prevent diversion,theft,or loss.In
accordance with Title 21 Code of Federal Regulations §1301.72(a)(3)(iv),the walls or perimeter of the
vault will be equipped with an alarm.Upon unauthorized entry,alarms shall transmit a signal directly
to a central station protection company,a local or State police agency which has a legal duty to
respond,or a 24-hour control station operated by [Minneapolis Kombucha]Additionally,Minneapolis
Kombucha may implement other protection measures such as holdup buttons at strategic points of
entry to the perimeter area of the vault.”14
Minneapolis Kombucha will maintain the highest integrity of the cannabis storage and retail
space at all times,including control by a temperature alert system connected to the central alarm
system.
“The Vault has been designated to be the only area in the dispensary to store all salable,
quarantine,and pending-disposal cannabis and cannabis products outside business hours.In
compliance with 21 CFR 1301.72,[or applicable MN Law]the Vault walls,floor,and ceiling will be
constructed with at least 8 inches of reinforced concrete,additionally reinforced vertically and
horizontally with 1/2-inch steel rods,tied 6 inches on center [or acceptable equivalent under MN Law
and OCM].Additionally,the vault will feature 18-gauge structural studs made of galvanized sheet
metal meeting requirements of ASTM A1003,9-gauge,Type II,Class 1 carbon steel security mesh
and attachment clips meeting ASTM F1267 on either side of the studs,and an interior covered by UL
and ULC Classified,Type X (per ASTM C1658),and impact-resistant,moisture-resistant,
noncombustible gypsum board tested to ASTM E136 or comparable materials and standards.This
thick wire mesh has 3"square grids and will be mounted both vertically and horizontally to fit all parts
of the interior of the wall [or equivalent under MN Law and OCM].The Vault will only be accessible
through a Class 1 vault door constructed with 1/4"plate steel,a multi-bolt locking system,and a
Group 1R lock attached to the concrete structure.The Vault door will also be installed with a
commercial grade combination lock and proximity access reader.Authorized individuals will have to
use their personal security proximity access card and enter the combination to open the Vault door.
This two-factor authentication will prevent access to individuals using the proximity access card of an
authorized individual.A log of all entries and code changes into the Vault will be maintained with the
security record...”14
“The walls and perimeter of the Vault will be equipped with an alarm system which will notify
agents in the Security Room,a third-party security monitoring company,and the appropriate police
agency.In accordance with Title 21 Code of Federal Regulations §1301.72(vi),the vault will
incorporate devices or systems designed to detect illegal entry,which may include:Complete electrical
lacing of the walls,floor,and ceilings;Sensitive ultrasonic equipment within the vault;A sensitive
sound accumulator system For storage of currency and additionally secure storage within the Vault,
[Minneapolis Kombucha]will utilize a Tool-and-Lock 30-minute rated (TL-30)safe with a 5-minute
Group 1R time-delay lock [or acceptable equivalent under MN Law and OCM].The Class 1 and
Group 1R designations ensure that the vault and all safes are certified for 30 man-minutes against
surreptitious entry,10 man-minutes against forced entry,20 man-hours against lock manipulation,and
20 man-hours against radiological techniques [or an acceptable equivalent under MN law and OCM]..
These safes will be equipped by the alarm system to,upon unauthorized entry,transmit a signal to all
security monitoring entities including the Security Room,the third-party monitoring agency,and
appropriate law enforcement.”14
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Cash Protocols inside the Dispensary
Cash is currently the most popular method of payment for transactions involving cannabis or
cannabis products.Steps will be taken to ensure that the cash is handled properly and that criminals do
not target dispensaries and agents for their cash inventory in addition to their cannabis inventory.
Additionally,cash will be monitored to guard against agent theft and diversion practices.[Minneapolis
Kombucha]will have at least two (2)cashiers working during all business hours in order to expedite
any purchases and ensure that the number of visitors present at any one time never becomes
overwhelming for both the agents and the onsite security guards.There will be duress alarm buttons
placed on the underside of the checkout counter within easy reach of every cashier...that by design
and purpose will directly or indirectly notify,by the most efficient means,the Public Safety Answering
Point for the law enforcement agency having primary jurisdiction.The agent will always print a
receipt for the products purchased.Every transaction will be recorded by the Point-of-Sale inventory
system that provides both the purchaser and [Minneapolis Kombucha]with a record of the sale.
[Minneapolis Kombucha]...will utilize video camera or cameras recording at each POS location
allowing for the identification of the dispensing organization agent distributing the cannabis and any
purchaser.The camera or cameras shall capture the sale,the individuals and the computer monitors
used for the sale.Proprietary software will link the transaction with its video recording...All cash
received,except that needed for purchaser transactions,will be kept in a secure receptacle such as a
drop safe or other type of safe.In the Vault,[Minneapolis Kombucha]will have a separate safe in
which valuable objects and cash will be located at night...Cash revenues will be removed from
registers daily and placed in the main cash safe located in the Vault after the dispensary has closed.
Management will maintain two-person verification by supervising the daily deposit of revenues into
the cash safe.All deposits of cash into the main safe will be logged with an accurate count and
signature of management.From time to time,the agent-in-charge will conduct unscheduled spot
checks or audits of cash in the safe.”14
Cashier Accountability
Each agent handling cash will be trained in efficient and safe cash management techniques.All
transactions will be handled at the counter before the register to which the agent is signed in.No agent
will be assigned multiple purchasers in the Dispensing and Display Area.A drop safe will be located
under the counter at the service window,and the cashier will be required to make periodic cash
deposits into the drop safe each time the contents of the cash drawer exceeds [$2,000].All agents will
be held accountable for the balance of their drawers periodically during working hours and at the close
of each day.If an agent does not balance within one percent (1%)of perfect on three occasions,that
agent may be terminated or removed from any position involving the handling of funds.All funds
remaining in cash drawers and all funds in the drop safe will be deposited into the main safe at the
close business each day.Periodically,management will conduct unscheduled audits of cash
drawers.”14
Non-Cash Transactions
[Minneapolis Kombucha]“will utilize all possible avenues to make transactions with payment
other than cash,such as checks and credit cards,whenever feasible.Purchasers spend more via
electronic payments than cash,and agents and purchasers feel safer when the large amount of cash on-
hand is reduced,leading to less crime and more community acceptance.Non-cash financial
transactions are a dynamic topic in the cannabis industry,and [Minneapolis Kombucha]will ensure
full legal compliance and thorough information security standards as this aspect of the industry
develops.All funds will flow through USA-based financial networks in a transparent manner.”14
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Security Protocols.
Minneapolis Kombucha “will implement appropriate security and safety measures to deter and
prevent the unauthorized entrance into areas containing cannabis to mitigate risks of cannabis theft.
Minneapolis Kombucha will keep access from outside the premises to a minimum and will ensure
access is well controlled,including establishing a locked barrier between the facility’s entrance and the
limited access area...Additionally,Minneapolis Kombucha will utilize electronic door locks on limited
and restricted access areas and will include devices to detect unauthorized intrusion,which may
include a signal system interconnected with a radio frequency method,cellular,private radio signals,
or other mechanical or electronic device...Minneapolis Kombucha will restrict access to any area
containing cannabis to all persons except authorized agents and individuals permitted to access those
areas of the premises under the supervision of an authorized agent.”14
To prevent sharing of access credentials and regulate the access of agents and visitors,
[Minneapolis Kombucha]will employ a modular,scalable access control system for limited and
restricted areas.[Minneapolis Kombucha]will provide identification badges/key cards for dispensary
agents based on the area to which they are assigned at a given time to ensure that only agents
necessary for a particular function have access to that area.”14
“All safes,the Vault,the security equipment,or areas utilized in the dispensing process will
remain securely locked and protected from entry until the time required to access.In accordance with
Minneapolis Kombucha will ensure all access doors are not solely controlled by an electronic access
panel to ensure that locks are not released during a power outage,and where permissible,locks will be
fail-secure,meaning a power failure will not automatically release door locks.”14
“Cameras in the ID Check-In and Security Room will record individuals every time they
enter and exit,and the digital video recorder will store photos from these recordings so
that up-to-date photos of agents,visitors,and contractors are maintained.Vendor
partners’product delivery vehicles will arrive under direct video surveillance that covers
all approach routes to the dispensary receiving area.Dispensary onsite security guard or
Agent-in-Charge will remotely monitor the vehicle as it arrives.Transportation
organization identification and its delivery vehicle make and model will be recorded by the
video surveillance system.Additionally,cash pickups and deliveries will be conducted in
a secure area of the dispensary in full view of a security camera.”14
“The Agent-in-Charge shall be a principal officer or a full-time agent of the dispensing
organization,who manages the dispensary;he or she will receive notifications of all
alarms.Additionally,manual alarms including a duress alarm,panic buttons,holdup
alarms and after-hours intrusion detection alarm will directly or indirectly notify,by the
most efficient means,the public safety answering point for the law enforcement agency
having primary jurisdiction...”14
Minneapolis Kombucha “will restrict access to any room containing security monitoring
equipment to the following:agents who are essential to maintaining security operations;law
enforcement agencies;security system service agents;the Department;and others when approved by
local officials or the Department.[Minneapolis Kombucha]will keep the Security Room and I.T.
Closet locked at all times and will not use the rooms for any other purpose or function...All agents
will be required to sign a confidentiality agreement,the breach of which will because for immediate
termination.The confidentiality agreement will,among other things,prohibit agents from sharing their
access proximity security cards and/or PIN codes.”14
“Secured areas such as the Vault and Security Room will be equipped with a two-factor
authentication key card and PIN code access system.Authorized individuals will present their access
control card at the proximity reader and if they are currently authorized to enter,the reader will require
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a PIN code to determine if they are authorized entry before releasing the entry-locking hardware.Only
those agents with a need to access particular areas of the dispensary will be given the necessary
authorization [alongside a duress pin code]”14
Employees will have access to a hold-up alarms.“Whenever a burglary alarm notification is
received,agents and management will treat the event as a burglary until discovered otherwise.”
[Minneapolis Kombucha]will incorporate a commercial standard alarm control panel.The
alarm panel provides multiple zones of protection,an always-on Department IP connection,graphic
keypad support and dual partitions.The alarm panel provides the ability to send alarm signals and
upload/download via an Internet Protocol.The control panel will send a signal or polling to the alarm
company every 200 seconds to ensure the system is in good working order and transmitting to the
alarm company.[Minneapolis Kombucha]will be controlled by an alarm keypad.The keypad will
feature a 32-character display with easy-to-read plain-English status messages,back lit keys,audible
beeps,and clearly labeled system functions.The alarm keypad will also be equipped with a duress
code.This duress code will allow the user to transmit a silent signal to the alarm company indicating
that the user is being forced to turn off the alarm system.The Security Manager will thoroughly train
all agents on agent security policies for handling breach of security,robbery,violent incident,or other
emergencies,and will detail these policies in the operations manual.
Minneapolis Kombucha “will maintain the premises and the alarm system in a manner that will
reduce or eliminate false alarms [and]instruct all persons who are authorized to place the alarm
system into operation in the appropriate method of operation,and to lock and secure all doors and
windows and other points of entry...[to]not manually activate an alarm for any reason other than an
occurrence of an event that the alarm system was intended to report;annually renew alarm permits;
and have a licensed alarm business annually service and test any alarm system that does not have a
self-test or a backup battery and wireless sensors.”14
“All persons entering the facility will be immediately greeted by Security who will verify that
the person may remain on the premises and will direct them as necessary (e.g.sign into the visitor’s
log or await entry into the dispensary space).Any unauthorized person will be denied access to the
Waiting Area and the Dispensing and Display Area.Adult-use purchasers will show a government-
issued ID and dispensary agents will show their badge identification.After authorization to enter has
been verified,Security will permit entry into the restricted areas of the facility.Security personnel will
have remote access via a buzzer to unlock the door to the Dispensing and Display Area.Security will
have access to a hold-up alarm.Anyone stationed in the Security Room will have visibility through
Level 2 bullet-resistant windows.The security guard and management will also have multiple video
monitors in the Security Room to facilitate constant surveillance of the premises and protect against
casing or collaborative theft techniques (such as distracting the guard).The security guard will have
access to a hold-up alarm and will be the immediate respondent to activation of the intercom system in
the rear,which is intended only for use by transportation organizations when they arrive.Finally,an
agent will remotely regulate access via a buzzer to unlock the door to the Dispensing and Display Area
[which are further protected by security film].”14
“With the approval of the Fire Commissioner and other necessary permissions,[Minneapolis
Kombucha]will install mantraps (a space with two sets of interlocking doors,such that the first set of
doors will close before the second set opens)where unauthorized entry may be gained by covert or
forceful means.For example,a mantrap is used on the Product Entrance and Vault doors and both
doors connecting to the ID Check-In Room to ensure unauthorized individuals cannot illegally enter or
“rush”the doors to escape after a robbery or violent incident.Mantraps will be programmed in
compliance with all fire safety requirements.”14 Ensuring clear and accessible emergency exits,which
are crucial for safe evacuation during a fire,must be maintained while implementing security measures
such as surveillance systems and access control to protect both the facility and its occupants while
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adhering to safety regulations.Therefore a remotely controlled door into the waiting area before the
two-door vestibule is required as an additional buffer.Furthermore an extended vestibule will mitigate
any potential rush.Security personal would in this design have increased control by observation alone
when determining when to grant access.
“To deter unauthorized agents from entering secured areas,Minneapolis Kombucha will post a
sign at every entryway into any area of the dispensary containing cannabis or cannabis products,
including the Vault.”14
“At the close of the business day,two agents will inventory cannabis products from the Day
Storage Area or cabinets in the Dispensing and Display Area,and take it to the Vault for overnight
storage.[Minneapolis Kombucha]will store all currency and cannabis in the process of transfer,
analysis,or sale in a reinforced Vault in the restricted access area in a manner as to prevent diversion,
theft,or loss when the dispensary is closed.Cannabis will not be stored outside.Cash drawers will be
reconciled,and the cash taken to the Vault,where it will be stored in its own safe,separately from
cannabis.”14
“All visitors will be required to sign a visitor log upon entering and leaving the store.In order
to obtain a visitor identification badge,a visitor will provide a valid government-issued identification
which will contain their name,photograph,and date of birth.If the visitor’s age and reason for
entering are valid,then the visitor will be asked to sign in and briefly describe their reason on the
visitor/vendor log of [Minneapolis Kombucha]before they may enter the facility.The visitor/vendor
log of [Minneapolis Kombucha]will contain the following information:Badge Number,if applicable;
Full Name;Company or Agency;Date of entry;Purpose of visit;Areas of the Site visited;Escort
Name;Time of Arrival;Time of Departure;and Signature.All visitors will be given a numbered
visitor/vendor badge with the visitor’s name and company.All visitors will visibly wear the badge at
all times while in any area of the store.All visitors will be escorted by an Minneapolis Kombucha
agent to ensure that they do not touch anything they are not authorized to.At the conclusion of the
visit,visitors will return the visitor badge and sign out on the visitor log.”14
Minneapolis Kombucha “will ensure storage provides adequate lighting,ventilation,sanitation,
temperature,and humidity,as well as the space,equipment,and security conditions for
the dispensing of cannabis...All cannabis that requires refrigeration will be kept in a refrigerator unit
with a door that will be secured and protected from being compromised by a prying device.The
temperature will be set to maintain the highest integrity of the cannabis at all times and controlled by a
temperature alert system connected to the central alarm system.”14
Parking will be reserved on the southeastern space of the western parking lot for deliveries.
These delivery personnel can then walk along the southern face of the building into a fenced and
covered walkway into the rear vestibule.The exterior change would required would be a suitable fence
or reinforced wall along the eastern rear of the building.Require communication with management
(alongside the many necessary requirements for a delivery license)allows for monitoring of the
deliverer and surrounding spaces,and remotely unlocking of the first of 3 doors necessary rear entry.
Minneapolis Kombucha must comply with all inspections and requests for records by OCM,
permitting OCM entry for inspection,providing samples for regulatory testing at no cost.
Security measures inherently aim to and will protect assets,the building,products,workers,
visitors,and the community.The aim is to deter theft and diversion,not to catch offenders.
Minneapolis Kombucha will maintain security measures to guard against unauthorized access to the
premises,motor vehicles,if any,used in the transport or delivery of cannabis products,electronic
business and customer records,and paper records.
Minneapolis Kombucha will maintain a record of the names of individuals who enter restricted
areas for at least three years,making these records available to OCM upon request.
Security personnel will be employed,and they must meet the training requirements in MN
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statute 326.3361.
A retailer (Minneapolis Kombucha)must confirm that an individual in the retail area is 21 years
of age or older when selling any regulated product,using a form of identification requires by MN
Statues section 342.27,subd.4 (b).
A retailer (Minneapolis Kombucha)must control access to restricted-access areas.A retailer
must ensure that only authorized personnel or members of the office have access to restricted-access
areas.An entry log recording name,date,and time of exit and entry are required.All entries to
restricted-access areas with conspicuous signage that states:"WARNING:RESTRICTED AREA,
AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY"will be installed.
“A local government that believes a licensed cannabis business within its jurisdiction is in
violation of this chapter or Minnesota Statutes,chapter 342,may request an inspection by the office...”
Transportation and Cash Protocols Depositing
“All information that this chapter and Minnesota Statutes,chapter 342,require for a cannabis
business to physically transport products before the products leave the business's facility.”No
transportation by the business away from the retail location is actually part of the current business
plan,but these remain applicable for waste or returns.A licensed transporter will take charge of
pickups via the drop of location.
[Minneapolis Kombucha]“will contract with a third-party security company that utilizes an
armored vehicle or comparable secured transportation to transport cash deposits from the dispensary to
its financial institution.Cash transporters will be required to operate in compliance of all regulations
by OCM...Senior management will order cash pickups at periodic,alternating intervals...Prior to cash
pickups,under the supervision of senior management,an agent will:..Count and sign the safe log for
all outgoing deposits...Utilize dual-pouch,tamper-resistant depository bags...Write the deposit
information in the space provided on the outside of each depository bag...Record the number of bags
and each unique bag number on a deposit ticket and retain a copy of the deposit ticket for
[Minneapolis Kombucha]records...Seal all depository bags...Cash pickups will be conducted in a
secure area of the dispensary in full view of a security camera.During cash pickups,under the
supervision of senior management,an agent will...Verify the armored truck guard’s identification
badge...Record the package quantity being shipped...Ensure that all guards wear a name tag and are
escorted by an agent for the full duration of time they are within the dispensary.”14
Receiving Procedures.
Minneapolis Kombucha “procedures for receiving shipments will guarantee safe and efficient transfer
of cannabis and will enable its agents to transport cannabis safely and quickly from the transportation
vehicles to the Vault.These procedures will minimize any potential for diversion of cannabis,loss of
cannabis,or mistake in shipment details.An agent of [Minneapolis Kombucha]with authorized access
(the “inventory agent”)to the Vault will verify that the Vault can be opened and closed without
incident and that there are no obstructions in place between the Product Entrance and the Vault.
Having a clear path to the Vault will protect against possible accidents that could jeopardize the safe
and exact transfer of cannabis.The inventory agent will ensure that the Vault is neat,clean,and free of
any other debris or material from prior deliveries.Security guards and inventory agents will monitor
the premises and all neighboring areas for individuals conducting unauthorized surveillance,
suspicious vehicles,or any other irregularity inside or outside the premises.If such suspicious persons
or activity are noticed before receiving begins,[Minneapolis Kombucha]will immediately contact the
transportation organization and instruct them to abort the shipment.Any individuals not associated
with the transportation organization or [Minneapolis Kombucha]will be asked to leave the immediate
area.[Minneapolis Kombucha]will also ensure that an authorized [Minneapolis Kombucha]agent is
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adjacent to a panic or hold-up alarm button(s)and is instructed to activate the alarm in case of an
emergency.All [Minneapolis Kombucha]managers and agents will be trained to detect threats and
suspicious activities on or around the premises.If any security guard or agent perceives a threat and
believes the dispensary to be in imminent danger,the security guard or agent will initiate a lock down
and immediately notify the local law enforcement of the perceived threat.[Minneapolis Kombucha]
management will also notify the transportation organization and instruct them to abort the delivery.If
no threat is perceived,the scheduled delivery will be allowed to proceed.The Product Entrance will
then be opened to allow shipments to be transferred into the Vault.Once in the receiving area,the
Product Entrance will be closed and secured before shipping manifest verification begins.During
business hours,shipments of cannabis or cannabis products will not enter the premises through the
public entrance.The Product Entrance will only be opened for prescheduled and approved deliveries.
Access to the receiving area will be restricted to transportation organizations.All authorized agents
will have security training relevant to receiving shipments.Transportation organization identification
and the vehicle make and model will be verified on the manifest before an [Minneapolis Kombucha]
agent engages in the receiving process in full view of the video surveillance system.To safeguard
against any loss or diversion of shipments,video surveillance will record all areas associated with
receiving cannabis and moving it into the Vault,including all license plates and faces Minneapolis
Kombucha will create standard operating procedures for its inventory agents to address various issues
that can arrive during the receiving process.Among the issues that will be covered in the standard
operating procedures will be attempted theft during the receiving process and packaging malfunctions
that leads to spillage of cannabis.Shipments will only be received between the hours of 6:00 a.m.and
10:00 p.m.local time.The transportation organization vehicle will arrive under direct video
surveillance that covers all approach routes to the receiving area.Either the security guard or a senior
manager will remotely monitor the vehicle from the Security Room as it arrives.At this time,
receiving will commence via Product Entrance,through the Receiving Area and into the Vault,where
inventory will be counted.After verification against the manifest,inventory will be entered into the
inventory control system and the order will be accepted contractually.[Minneapolis Kombucha]will
[be available to]work with the Police Department and [obviously contract]security professionals to
select the most secure method of loading/unloading.After the completion of delivery,the inventory
agent will ensure all product verification of packaging and labeling meet [Minnesota]regulations and
will enter the time and date that delivery was completed onto each physical copy of the manifest.This
information will be added to and/or verified in the inventory control system.”14 If any delivery
parameters cannot be met,Minneapolis Kombucha will only accept deliveries before or after regular
business hours.
Background Checks.
“The operation must implement emergency procedures for securing all product and currency
following any instance of diversion,theft,or loss...must conduct a security risk assessment to
determine whether additional safeguards are required...must provide documented cash management
training to workers who handle cash including managing cash transactions with customers and
suppliers.”2
Armed Robbery Response.
Remain calm...comply..announce your actions to the robber so they don’t feel threatened by
your movements...give the robber any money or goods that they ask for without resistance,but don’t
offer up anything they haven’t already mentioned...make mental notes about the robber’s appearance
so you can inform police...never attempt to physically stop an armed robber...when the robber leaves,
secure the building as soon as it is safely possible...do what you can to make sure you stay safe...do
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not be a hero...prioritize safety and an end to the situation.15
Armed Security Guard.
Minneapolis Kombucha will employ an armed security guard at all times during regular business
hours,per the SOPs of that licensed contracting company,or as applicable under OCM and MN law.
The “mere presence of an armed guard can be enough to prevent crime without a single shot being
fired...”A trained and qualified guard creates confidence with clients and community concerns.
Guards act as a visual reminder to employees alike.This contracting company’s protocols will be
integrated into that of Minneapolis Kombucha.
Security Monitoring.
“The operation must install video monitoring equipment that satisfies all local regulation
pertaining to monitoring of cannabis facilities...equipped with an automatic failure notification
system...date and time must be embedded on every frame of all surveillance recordings...[with]an
automatic batter backup system...all equipment must be stored in a locked secure area...files must be
password protected...quality and coverage must allow for clear visual identification of individuals and
activities...within 20 feet of all points of entry to and exit from the registered facility...HD quality
(1920 x 1080 -2.1 megapixel)...External areas:high-resolution (2048 x 1536 -3.1 megapixel
recommended Ip66 rated camera with wide dynamic range capable or recording in all lighting and
weather condition...coverage must include...all secure and restricted access areas...all point of sale
areas...all points of entry to or exit from secure and restricted access areas...all points of entry to or
exit from the registered facility....views of all entries,exits and secure and restricted access ares must
be continuously recorded by video surveillance equipment 24 hours a day,365 days a year...[with]
adequate...signage...Volume [can be manged by]low frame rate [balanced with]high frame rate...
with motion activation...stored in a raw non-editable and unedited format that preserves it as a
legitimately captured video and guarantees that no image alterations have occurred...retained for a
minimum of 45 days...in a format that can be easily accessed for viewing...password protected...
[with]preventative maintenance...to ensure continuity of coverage,check signal loss and integrity of
anti-tampering features,etc.
Maintain and follow a security plan.Install (continuous)surveillance cameras at entry and
abroad,alarm systems,“access control mechanisms,and secure storage solutions”3
Pixel Security offers “long-standing industry lead[ing]...electronic security and digital video
solutions...masters of cannabis facility security and compliance.”
Wayne Alarm specializes in custom security solutions for cultivation and retail operations.
Ensure video evidence and recording of ID verification is maintained.
Maintain restricted access records
“Develop,document,implement,and maintain a comprehensive security program that protects
the business assets,facilities,products,worker,visitors,and the community from risks and threats...
The security program must include:...mission and purpose...roles...confidentially...systems..cash
revenue management...record keeping and reporting...employee policies...diversion...
ingress/egress...inventory control...safety policy...emergency policies and procedures.”4
Initiate a security risk assessment (maintain,maintain compliance,initiate updates)that reviews
“all threats...and hazards...to assets”and a subsequent program that includes a “specific action plan...
to mitigate all risks including:exteriors/perimeter...doors,windows and other opening...interior areas
of site or building...property and equipment...general security processes/protocol...alarm systems...
security employees and contractors...cash management procedures...worker procedures...worker
background checks...opening and closing the facility...managing and removing trash...working with
vendors...working with contractors...threats from neighbors...training and monitoring employees...
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general management practices...managing security emergencies...plans for dynamic entry or
intentional threat.”4
“The operation must be continuously monitored by a building-wide alarm system...linked to
security,management and police...alarm should have dual pass-through communication capability...
redundant phone and internet lines must be installed...deliver as automatic power outage notification...
includes fire and smoke detection...pedestrian doors,overhead doors and roof access points must be
equipped with door contact sensors connected to an intrusion alarm system...roof area should be
monitored by motion sensors to prevent cut-and-drop intrusion.”
“Alarm monitoring...must be monitored 24/7 by bonded,accredited or certified professional
security company...a 2-minute response time or less and clearing code process validated via phone by
authorized representatives[is required]...includes fire and smoke detection...activated for all power
outages.”4
Video surveillance must be maintained for all premises associated with Minneapolis
Kombucha’s exercised endorsements,that is,the entire physical retail location.
“The operation must install video monitoring equipment that satisfies all local regulations
pertaining to monitoring of cannabis facilities...equipped with an automatic failure notification
system...date and time must be embedded on every frame of all surveillance recordings...[with]an
automatic batter backup system...all equipment must be stored in a locked secure area...files must be
password protected...quality and coverage must allow for clear visual identification of individuals and
activities...within 20 feet of all points of entry to and exit from the registered facility...HF quality
(1920 x 1080 -2.1 megapixel)...External areas:high-resolution (2048 x 1536 -3.1 megapixel
recommended Ip66 rated camera with wide dynamic range capable or recording in all lighting and
weather condition...ensuring 24-hour recording at a minimum of 15 frames per second,a resolution of
720p,with date and time stamps on all recordings...coverage must include...all secure and restricted
access areas...all point of sale areas...all points of entry to or exit from secure and restricted access
areas...all points of entry to or exit from the registered facility [within a radius of 20 feet)...views of
all entries,exits and secure and restricted access ares must be continuously recorded by video
surveillance equipment 24 hours a day,365 days a year...and stored for 90 days in a secure place...
affixed to the exterior and interior of the retail store’s premises,limited access areas,and restricted
access areas...monitoring each entry and exit point of the perimeter,including where cannabis is
stores,prepared,displayed or sold,and destroyed...[with]adequate...signage...Volume [can be
manged by]low frame rate [balanced with]high frame rate...with motion activation...stored in a raw
non-editable and unedited format that preserves it as a legitimately captured video and guarantees that
no image alterations have occurred...in a format that can be easily accessed for viewing...password
protected...[with]preventative maintenance...to ensure continuity of coverage,check signal loss and
integrity of anti-tampering features,etc.Advanced cameras that can detect people entering the
dispensary in low-to no-light situations.Cameras will be of quality to easily identify facial patterns.
Maintain and follow a security plan.Install (continuous)surveillance cameras at entry and
abroad,alarm systems,“access control mechanisms,and secure storage solutions”1
Pixel Security offers “long-standing industry lead[ing]...electronic security and digital video
solutions...masters of cannabis facility security and compliance.”
Wayne Alarm specializes in custom security solutions for cultivation and retail operations.
Ensure video evidence and recording of ID verification is maintained.
Maintain restricted access records and make these and all other video records available for
viewing by OCM upon request,on an accessible application for OCM staff to access,maintained free
of alteration or corruption,and erased and destroyed before disposal.
These plans detail how Minneapolis Kombucha will “[d]evelop,document,implement,and
maintain a comprehensive security program that protects the business assets,facilities,products,
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worker,visitors,and the community from risks and threats...The security program must include:
...mission and purpose...roles...confidentially...systems..cash revenue management...record keeping
and reporting...employee policies...diversion...ingress/egress...inventory control...safety policy...
emergency policies and procedures.”2
Initiate a security risk assessment (maintain,maintain compliance,initiate updates)that reviews
“all threats...and hazards...to assets”and a subsequent program that includes a “specific action plan...
to mitigate all risks including:exteriors/perimeter...doors,windows and other opening...interior areas
of site or building...property and equipment...general security processes/protocol...alarm systems...
security employees and contractors...cash management procedures...worker procedures...worker
background checks...opening and closing the facility...managing and removing trash...working with
vendors...working with contractors...threats from neighbors...training and monitoring employees...
general management practices...managing security emergencies...plans for dynamic entry or
intentional threat.”2
“The camera(s)will capture the sales transaction,affiliated individuals,and the POS computer
monitors used to transact each sale.”14
“The operation must be continuously monitored by a building-wide alarm system...linked to
security,management and police...alarm should have dual pass-through communication capability...
redundant phone and internet lines must be installed...deliver as automatic power outage notification...
includes fire and smoke detection...pedestrian doors,overhead doors and roof access points must be
equipped with door contact sensors connected to an intrusion alarm system...roof area should be
monitored by motion sensors to prevent cut-and-drop intrusion.”
“Alarm monitoring...must be monitored 24/7 by bonded,accredited or certified professional
security company...a 2-minute response time or less and clearing code process validated via phone by
authorized representatives[is required]...includes fire and smoke detection...activated for all power
outages.”
Security Equipment.
Use statewide monitoring system for tracking,inventory,and verification to track all plants,
flower,and product in possession to the point of disposal,transfer,or sale.1
Conspicuously mark and create obvious signs of surveillance into restricted areas
Employ logs,paperwork as security equipment
Offer vouchers or bonuses or raises as incentives for employees
Advanced motion sensors,glass break detectors,24/7 monitoring,high-resolution cameras,
remote access,data protection,hard line wiring,sound and weight sensors,and anything else the
industry has to offer.
Physical barriers:“apply methods to prevent unauthorized access...prevention methods include
fencing,locked gates,secure doors,window protection,automatic access systems and other physical
barriers and reinforcements...[complying]with local security,fire safety and zoning regulations and
GMP.
Advertise community investments to deter theft;create a sense of community.
A security plan is well operating security equipment.“ensure external areas are clear of
obstructions,well illuminated and covered by surveillance systems...[including]adjacent buildings,
neighboring businesses and residential areas,ingress and egress and exterior signage.”
“Door locks”[are]sturdy [and]commercial grade and installed on all doors and gates...
[complying]with code regulations...key distribution must be controlled...RFDI access...must be
controlled...in conjunction with a PIN code...Biometric entry systems must be...controlled and
documented...procedures must ensure keys,locks,codes and biometrics are changed immediately as
require by personnel access privilege changes or breaches.”
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“The operation must have procedures to control access to restricted areas...Procedures must
identify restricted areas,set parameters for authorized access and document the physical controls
implemented...[with]logs or digital records...appropriate inventory controls...signage indicating [a
restricted area]...”
Product control includes control over restricted areas...[and]“inventory records...a commercial
vault”is necessary.
“Motion detectors should be part of the security monitoring system and linked to active alarms,
automatic lighting and automatic notification reporting...Panic buttons...should be placed within sight
lines of all entrances/exits and in each separate physical area of the facility...linked to the monitored
security system...establish a code word for emergencies to alert fellow workers.”2
Regular alarm maintenance and compliance records must be maintained along with tests.
I attest that I will resubmit security plans upon adoption of final regulations and at point of
identifying physical premises as a condition to converting a license in the attached worksheet.
Minneapolis Kombucha will have a state-of-the-art security alarm system to prevent and detect
diversion,theft,or loss of cannabis,currency,or unauthorized intrusion,and will feature commercial
grade equipment installed by a private alarm contractor...Equipment to detect,deter and prevent
unauthorized entrance into the dispensary,includes electronic door locks on limited and restricted
access areas,and includes devices or a series of devices to detect unauthorized intrusion that may
include attempts using a signal system interconnected with a radio frequency method,cellular,private
radio signals,or other mechanical or electronic intrusion device.”14
Apply reinforced security film with impact protection adhesive anchoring system over exterior
windows and glass doors.This will accentuate a glass break sensor,proper if mounted within a 25 foot
range.
Vault build with masonry construction,heavy gauge metal studs with wire mesh,prefabricated
panels from a security company,an acceptable rated security door,pinless hinges,..13
Motion detectors and glass break detectors add to the overnight armed alarm system.14
Use statewide monitoring system for tracking,inventory,and verification to track all plants,
flower,and product in possession to the point of disposal,transfer,or sale.1
Minneapolis Kombucha will use dual-technology motion sensors as part of the alarm system.
Motion detection will trigger the alarm system at a specific zone if there is an attempted break-in
through the roof,windows,or walls.Dual-technology motion detectors use ultrasonic wave analysis to
detect indirect motion combined with passive infrared (PIR)sensors to detect direct motion.The
combination of these dual-technologies is highly reliable and is more effective in areas with
obstructions than standard PIR motion detectors.Conspicuously mark and create obvious signs of
surveillance into restricted areas.
Employ logs,paperwork used as security equipment,as will bonuses,raises,and quality pay
acting as incentives and deterrents for employees.
Advanced motion sensors,glass break detectors,24/7 monitoring,high-resolution cameras,
remote access,data protection,hard line wiring,sound and weight sensors,and anything else the
industry has to offer.
Physical barriers:“apply methods to prevent unauthorized access...prevention methods include
fencing,locked gates,secure doors,window protection,automatic access systems and other physical
barriers and reinforcements...[complying]with local security,fire safety and zoning regulations and
GMP.
Advertise community investments to deter theft;create a sense of community.
Part of a security plan is well operating security equipment.“ensure external areas are clear of
obstructions,well illuminated and covered by surveillance systems...[including]adjacent buildings,
neighboring businesses and residential areas,ingress and egress and exterior signage.”
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“Door locks”[are]sturdy [and]commercial grade and installed on all doors and gates...
[complying]with code regulations...key distribution must be controlled...RFDI access...must be
controlled...in conjunction with a PIN code...Biometric entry systems must be...controlled and
documented...procedures must ensure keys,locks,codes and biometrics are changed immediately as
require by personnel access privilege changes or breaches.”11
Minneapolis Kombucha will “use door transmitters to monitor when doors are opened.Most
door contact sensors will utilize a circuit with magnetic contacts and a low current.When the door is
closed,the contacts touch and create a “closed”circuit with a low current.When the door opens,the
contacts no longer touch and create an “open”circuit through which a current cannot flow.”14
“The operation must have procedures to control access to restricted areas...Procedures must
identify restricted areas,set parameters for authorized access and document the physical controls
implemented...[with]logs or digital records...appropriate inventory controls...signage indicating [a
restricted area]...”
Product control includes control over restricted areas...[and]“inventory records...a commercial
vault”is necessary.
“Motion detectors should be part of the security monitoring system and linked to active alarms,
automatic lighting and automatic notification reporting...Panic buttons...should be placed within sight
lines of all entrances/exits and in each separate physical area of the facility...linked to the monitored
security system...establish a code word for emergencies to alert fellow workers.”2
“Emergency remote panic alarm buttons will be strategically and discreetly located around the
dispensary perimeter.Once activated by pressing the button on the unit,the panic alarm will signal an
audible alarm that notifies the public safety answering point for the law enforcement agency having
primary jurisdiction.”14
Regular alarm maintenance and compliance records must be maintained along with tests.
If any contradictions are listed,the more stringent requirement will apply,as applicable under
MN law.
Minneapolis Kombucha “will only install commercial grade,non-residential metal doors and door
locks on every external door to the store as well as at all access control entry points.The general
public will be required to enter the dispensary through the front entrance.[Minneapolis Kombucha]
will install cameras and door alarms to ensure that the perimeter doors are secured against
unauthorized entry and break-in.All exterior doors will be monitored,and at least one video
surveillance camera will be easily visible from the outside and pointed directly at the door in such a
way as to capture clear and certain identification of any person entering or exiting the dispensary.This
strategy is used to alert anyone entering the dispensary that there is an active video surveillance
system,ideally deterring potential theft...[with a notification door alarm upon opening].”14
Exterior locks will be shielded with metal plates to prevent manipulation from the outside.
Electric strike locks utilize electric pulses from a low-voltage source to indicate a door should open.
Instead of a turning a key in a core to remove a lock,the pulse activates an actuator that removes the
lock.Electric strike locks enable easier access control modification and are less susceptible to damage
than physical locks...Additionally,in order to prevent unauthorized entry during non-business hours,
Minneapolis Kombucha will secure all [other]points of entry with bars,retractable,folding or sliding
metal gates,or metal roll up,accordion doors,or other commercial reinforcements.Exterior windows
will also be secured by these means.”14
The retail location “will also be equipped with a radio automatic voice dialer which,when the
alarm is activated,will send a prerecorded voice message requesting dispatch to the designated Agent,
the central station alarm company,and law enforcement,public safety,and emergency services
agencies.”14
“All devices will be tested on an annual basis by a third-party vendor.On an annual basis,
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[Minneapolis Kombucha]will undergo a full security risk assessment review by a third-party cannabis
security specialist.A resulting security assessment summary will be submitted by the third-party
specialist to management no later than 30 calendar days after review has been conducted.In the event
that any assessment identifies concerns related to security systems or procedures of [Minneapolis
Kombucha],the third-party security specialist will submit to management mitigation recommendation.
All inspections,assessments,servicing,alteration and upgrade documentation will be maintained”and
made available to OCM upon request.14
“The failure notification system will provide an alert to the designated agent within five (5)minutes of
the failure,either by telephone,email,or text message.”14
The final vestibule can be remotely locked and unlocked from the inside based on the previous
door being shut.When it too is on a remote lock security or staff will be able to remotely lock that
door as the final exits door is unlocked,ensuring egress is available at all times,and as approved or
adjusted by a security contractor or building inspector.
Lighting.
Lighting will sufficiently illuminate all possible points of intrusion,sidewalks and adjoining
sidewalks,facades,parking lots,immediate surrounding areas,and exterior walls”of the retail
location.“Cones of illumination will be directed downwards to direct beams of light in an overlapping
fashion in case of bulb failure...”with doors and windows illuminated to an acceptable minimum (500
lux is 20 times the minimum standard for fideo monitoring).11
Lighting will be maintained in good working order inside and outside the retail location to deter
nuisance and criminal activity by allowing observers to see and cameras to record any activity within a
radius of at least 20 feet around all entrances and exits,while not disturbing surrounding business or
neighbors by adjusting the lumen or radius to only illuminate the aforementioned areas.“Lighting
must be repaired immediately,as detailed in the rules package.Switches and controls will be properly
located,waterproof,tamper resistant,and centrally located.”14
Lighting surrounding the property should be sufficiently illuminating but also tasteful.If the
City of Hastings wants to work with me on lighting from across the street that points towards 215
Ramsey and not into the windows I’d be thrilled to endorse your recommendations.Otherwise both
ground level and suspended lights can illuminate particular walkways around the south side and
throughout the alley.A fence here will render the walkway largely segregated both visually and
physically,acutely defining the space,allowing for an increase in northeasterly and northwesterly
facing lighting to utterly expose the space,but without the annoying levels of illumination.
Minneapolis Kombucha is happy to work with the City planning and zoning/community development,
as well as community members and neighbors,to most ideally install fencing and meet the
requirements of local law.
Locks.
Windows and doors must be maintained in good working order,ensuring they can be securely
locked with commercial grade locks.A security contractor will ensure this retail location is equipped
with commercial-grade locks,with doors having electronic locks and keypads.
The alarm system must be maintained in good working order,active 24 hours a day,seven days
a week,monitored by a security company or an employee of Minneapolis Kombucha.The alarm
system will provide immediate alerts to personnel and law enforcement,alerts of any hazardous
conditions detected,a back-up alarm system that activates immediately upon the loss of electricity and
alerts personnel of that loss of power,equipped with an audible alarm capable of being heard within a
100-foot radius from all entrances and exits,with the capability to remotely disable the audio alarm by
authorized personnel.Alarm system failures longer than 8 hours will be reported to local law
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enforcement and OCM,implementing alternative security measures according to this security plan,or
ceasing all operations until the alarm system is tested and in proper working order.11
Generally an alarm system at each door with indoor motion detectors,widespread video
surveillance and lighting,industrial grade locks,and an immediate response protocol.All security
systems will be on a backup power supply system,wired to marine batteries that will maintain 8 hours
of standard surveillance and security in the event of a power failure.Testing of this backup system
must occur every 90 days.This will be installed by reputable and suitable security contracting
companies.This security build-out is a main line item in the budget we are anticipating.Repairs must
be completed immediately or cease operations,as described in the rules package.Compliance
protocols will be maintained both electronically and manually and must be available for inspection by
OCM.The alarm system as well will be periodically tested “to ensure that the alarm system works
property”.Repairs will be completed immediately,per the rules package.All operations must cease if
the alarm system “is not able to operate as required by this chapter and Minnesota Statutes,chapter
342,then the business must cease all operations until repairs have been completed”,as detailed in the
rules package.11
Cybersecurity.
“Since even small businesses can be vulnerable to targets of cyberattacks,[Minneapolis
Kombucha]will take all necessary steps to protect the information of its purchasers,agents,owners,
board members,vendors,and other individuals who have shared sensitive information.Computer
programs will be monitored and a secure system installed by a certified computer technician.Any
personal health information will be maintained in accordance with applicable federal or state laws.All
data uploaded to the State’s verification system on a secure,[Minneapolis Kombucha]-owned network.
[Minneapolis Kombucha]will limit the use of passwords to registered,authorized agents.Access to
the security equipment and computer will be password protected.Management will be required to
safeguard this password by keeping it confidential and not writing it down in an area that could be
accessed by others.To protect the safety and privacy of customers and to prevent potential diversion,
the use of cell phones and cameras by agents and purchasers will be prohibited in the Limited and
Restricted Access areas.Use of company-provided electronic communication tools by dispensary
agents will be exclusively related to company business.Dispensary [employees]may not access the
Internet or use the dispensary computers or e-mail accounts for non-business use at any time.The
information and cyber security program of [Minneapolis Kombucha]will engage a wide range of
strategies,tactics and tools including ...Security packages verifying user sign-on to computers,log
recordings,and password verifications ...anti-virus and anti-malware software to detect and prevent
cyber-attacks,intrusions,and theft of digital records...Strengthen domain and network security,
establish strong password policies,create a regular patching routine,and segment networks...Conduct
once a year third-party vulnerability hacking tests to check for weaknesses in the system ...Online
security software conducting periodic scans,virus checks,elimination of malware,Trojan horses,and
attempts at hacking into the system ...Hidden naming convention for the wireless system ...Automatic
backup on all files into a secured section of the cloud ...Documented policies on information security
and IT-related issues such as password protocols...Dispensary agent training,awareness initiatives,
and risk-generated alerts on time-sensitive threats ...Annually renewed dispensary agent
acknowledgments on the use of the electronic systems within the”14 retail location.
Part 3.Conclusion.
Owner-operator as Flexible,Creative,and Compliant.
Minneapolis Kombucha will consult each and every client as directed by law in order to protect
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the health,safety,and welfare of the City and citizenry of Hastings.
I,Joshua R Bruns,exclusively founded,own,and operate Minneapolis Kombucha since June of
2023.Remaining flexible and creative have been the most prevalent and prevailing factors towards
profitability.I no longer brew kombucha nor do I still sell wholesale fresh fruit:I built a commercial
size dehydrator and preserve fruit for sale.This way there is far less wasted product,I maximize price
per weight,and going to market stays simple.60 hour work weeks are the norm and they are
immeasurably rewarding.Overcoming daily obstacles efficiently has been a recurring requirement.
Completing cannabis management training,will “implement and maintain robust programs”
standardized by OCM,strive to maintain product quality,environmental sustainability,strive for the
highest standards in worker safety and satisfaction,“rigorously”enforce security standards,keep up to
date with evolving security threats,provide training and updated training,update and maintain
compliance to federal,state,county,and local regulations,and maintain a segregated,organized,
transparent in revenue,job responsibilities,and all other operations.Detailed self assessments,third-
party audits,proper financing for such endeavors,maintaining licenses and permits,insurance
(liability,property,casualty,interruption).8
Understandably there are many individuals far qualified to manage the many aspects of this
business.They will be hired,and as my ownership agreement stipulated,left with ownership.
Obviously varying approaches will be considered throughout the business venture.
Another notable strength this application has is the interested parties who are sold on a venture
designed as an inclusive business,where around 40-45 individuals expressed deep interest in offering
the labor they are experts in:website building,retail,law,tax,cultivation (3),and even general labor.
Already,but after vetting,most all these parties inherently appear to be critical thinkers adaptable to
many demands.If the office wishes and if the law is properly explicit these parties would be partial to
involvement and I think only bolster potential.
I have worked in a multitudes industries and found some success as a licensed real estate agent
in Utah.Consistently regulated as well is the ready to serve food industry here in Minnesota,as I
sampled and poured fresh juice,kombucha,sauces,and canned items at almost 20 farmers’markets in
2023.I have also legally sampled and gifted my homemade wine,again strictly following State
regulations,however alcohol regulations proved too burdensome at the time for further pursuit.Now
that I have a registered farm with the Dept.of Agriculture there may be an avenue towards selling
glasses onsite,though I remain busy enough with this current venture!
My experience with consumer goods is vast.Firstly I am an expert alpine skier with 6 years in
mountain recreation sales and custom fittings,along with a technician in repair,maintenance,and
outfitting,at the forefront of the industry in research and application.Just this spring I started a plant
nursery and sell nearly every fruiting bush and tree,expanding into nut trees,grafting,and sprouting
new varieties.In my orchard apricots,plums,currents,gooseberries,and Aronia berries are all some of
my more pronounced jewels.For “controlled substances”as a professional water ski show performer I
maintained and loaded the pyrotechnics in a show in Hassloch,Germany.I have furthermore worked
in a vast number of industries and positions,wear many hats,and adapt daily.
Joshua R Bruns
Minneapolis Kombucha
952-223-7270
MinneapolisCooperative@gmail.com
1.MN Legislator.342 statute.revisor.mn.gov
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2.Focus.Cultivation Standard.Foundation of Cannabis Unified Standards
3.Asghar Ameer.Ultimate guide to quality control for cannabis producers.Grower IQ.
4.Focus.Cultivation Standard.Foundation of Cannabis Unified Standards
8.HB 3400.Task Force on Cannabis Environmental Best Practices.”Legislative Report an
Recommendations.
11.MN Office of Cannabis Management.Submitted rules Package.03/21/2025
12.Oregon State Government.“Marijuana Waste Management.”
14.[NuMed]Dispensary Security Plan.[Numed]
15.GDI Insurance Agency,Inc.“Keep your marijuana dispensay safe during a robbery.”
16.Flowhup.4 tips for managing dispensary inventory
17.Flowhub.Clean up your cannabis inventory:a practical guide for dispensaries
18.Wartenberg,Ariani C.,et.al.“Cannabis and the Environment:What Science Tells Us and What we
Still Need to Know.
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04/07/2025
Addendum #1 to Security Plan
Window and Door Placement and Quality.
General exterior construction and exterior building layout will largely remain unchanged on 215
Ramsey St.The windows will remain where they are currently located,as will the area segregated for
doorways.New commercial grade doors and widows braces and coverings with the appropriate
security upgrades are essential this business.These include electronic pin code computers with
infiltration redundancies,reinforced frames,fortified door edges,security hinges,security hardware,
strike plate locks,and new windows /panes altogether.
The right style of hardware and installation techniques can be determined with the professional
installation team.
Doors and windows in particular with walls will be definitively upgraded,but their placement
won’t change.All exterior windows or glass in 215 Ramsey will be either be replaced and/or
appropriately reinforced.Industry options include film,laminated security glass,bullet-resistant
glazing,or containment-grade (non-ballistic)poly-carbonate glazing shield panels,one such product
marketed as ArmorPlast AP25.1 The latter with interior window (quick-release for fire code)bars
would increase man hours and noise levels required to an unacceptable level.The same can be said for
the both the window facing south on the southeast corner of the building and on the eastern side.
Minneapolis Kombucha won’t be tearing any frame or bricks for new window or door placements.
Instead the business will be aiming to build up and bolster and install a small army of strength
reinforcements,according to fire code.The 3 doors in place are almost ideal.
Misaligned,un-flush,sagging,or otherwise binding doors,malfunctioning hinges /closers,
worn,damaged,or weatherstripped hardware,handles,or other materials,malfunctioning openers,
foggy or damaged panels,corrosion,poor sealing,or otherwise poor construction or design should be
checked for regularly,as detailed,and required by OCM and MN Law.2
Roof,Ceiling Access.
A certified or otherwise qualified contractor can ensure construction designs are appropriate.
Sensitive heat,energy,and vibration alarms that address these areas specifically are most ideal.
Combined with durable materials it would be most difficult to enter through the siding or shingles
softly enough.The cameras,motion detectors,and the internal backup energy system required by OCM
add further assurances.Thoughtfully placed signs,security company stickers /notifications,
neighborhood watch signs,or other psychological approaches,like design and quality materials and
products,are some examples.
Joshua R Bruns
Minneapolis Kombucha
952-223-7270
1.Riot Glass.“Why Reinforcing Commercial Storefront Doors and Windows is so Important.”
2.Foreman,Wayne.“Common Commercial Door Problems and How to Fix Them.”CDF.
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Employee Training SOP
(As it relates to Security Plans)
Included in security are health and safety.A healthy and well trained employee is a safer
employee.This business must comply with worker safety and health provisions under chapter 5205;
MN statutes,Chapter 182;and any standard adopted by the Department of Labor and Industry related
to MN statutes chapter 182.
All workers to have an ID badge with a visual coding system indicating the activities that the
worker may perform and which areas of the premises that the worker may access.Employment
identification badges must always be visibly displayed on each worker's person when the worker is
conducting activities on behalf of the cannabis business.A cannabis business must post signage,not
less than 12 inches in height and not less than 12 inches in width at all points of access to areas
containing cannabis stating "Do Not Enter -Access Limited to Authorized Employees Only"in
lettering no smaller than one inch in height.”
Employees will be trained not to give away,discount,sample,sell to a minor or visibly
intoxicated person any cannabis product whatsoever.Being trained on all of these SOPs,employees
will know to cease operation if any security or statewide monitoring system fails.
Ensure [Minneapolis Kombucha]complies with all applicable federal Occupational Safety and
Health Administration workplace safety laws and regulations (91-956)and Code of Federal
Regulations,title 29.The premises must be equipped with a functioning carbon monoxide detection
system under federal and state Right to Know regulations,provide each worker with information about
hazardous materials with which the worker may come into contact on the premises;and provide each
worker with information about the procedures for safely handling and operating equipment or tools.
Joshua R Bruns will be the currently designated administrator for the statewide monitoring
system and will train any and all employees as system users.
Training.
All employees or volunteers must receive annual training that applies to the role,authority,and
responsibilities of the worker or volunteer,including SOPs required under part 9810.1100,subpart 2,
item A,state and applicable federal cannabis laws,laws regarding data privacy and confidentiality,the
proper use of security measures and controls that have been adopted by the cannabis business in
compliance with part 9810.1500 and MN statutes,chapter 342,emergency response procedures,and
recall procedures.
Building and fire code compliance is a part of security and must be approved,maintained,tested,and
checked regularly.The bathroom must be completely enclosed with a tight-fitting and self-closing
door.
“Utilizing Technology and Tools.
Training employees in a cannabis dispensary requires the use of various technologies to ensure that
staff are well-informed,compliant,and motivated.A comprehensive approach to training combines the
following tools.
Performance Dashboards.
Some cannabis POS systems include performance dashboards and mobile analytics,allowing
employees to track their metrics like average cart size and total units sold in real-time.This gamified
approach creates a competitive and motivating environment where staff can compare their
performance with peers.
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Learning Management Systems (LMS):LMS platforms offer structured training modules,quizzes,
and certifications that cover essential topics like compliance,product knowledge,and customer
service.They ensure that all employees receive consistent and comprehensive training.
Compliance Tracking Software:Compliance tracking software is crucial in maintaining up-to-date
employee training records that meet regulatory requirements.These systems help dispensaries manage
and document compliance training,reducing the risk of regulatory issues.
Video Tutorials and Webinars:Pre-recorded video tutorials and live webinars offer flexible training
options,covering a wide range of topics from product knowledge to sales techniques and legal
compliance.This dynamic learning experience is accessible to employees at their convenience.
Using a combination of these technologies can create a comprehensive training program that prepares
employees for various aspects of working in a cannabis dispensary.”9
Theft,Loss,and Diversion Prevention
Detection of Diversion.[Minneapolis Kombucha]will have a manager on the premises at all
times during hours of operation,or at any time,another person who is not a manager or owner is on
site.In order to protect the premises for visitors,purchasers,and agents,[Minneapolis Kombucha]will
operate under a set of specific,written procedures which will be presented to agents upon hire.
Agents will be directed to pay close attention to the access points to the dispensary.Any
door that is intended to serve as a barrier between the secured access areas of the
dispensary will remain closed and locked at all times,except for the moment when an
authorized individual is walking through it.Agents will only have access to the portions of
the dispensary that relate to their function at work and this access can be scheduled.
All [employees]will display a laminated or plastic-coated identification card issued by [Minneapolis
Kombucha]at all times while engaging in [retail]activity.The identification card will include the
company name and license number,the [employee’s]name,a random 10 digit alphanumeric id number
containing at least 4 numbers and 4 letters that is exclusively assigned to that agent for identification
purposes,and a color photograph of the agent that clearly shows the full front of the
agent’s face and that is at least 1 inch in width and 1.5 inches in height...At least two registered agents
or security guards will be on-site at all times during regular business hours to ensure that the
dispensary has at least two persons present from opening to closing...The misrepresentation of usable
cannabis as waste is the most common method of diversion.This can occur under the following
conditions:Stealing containers used to store cannabis products;Recovering cannabis to be disposed of
before it is made unusable and unrecognizable;Storing cannabis in loose-fitting clothing...Signs of
internal theft or diversion include...An agent accessing an area not assigned to them;[a]n agent
removing anything from a limited area without supervisor approval...Beginning each work shift,
agents will store their personal belongings in their designated secure lockers,visibly wear their
[Minneapolis Kombucha-issued]access key card,and start their shift.Storage lockers will be
furnished and individually assigned to each agent with a unique electronic lock combination.
Electronic locks eliminate the risk of duplicate keys and allow security personnel to override the lock
with a master combination should there be evidence or detection of theft or diversion.Additional agent
policies:[employees]will be directed to pay close attention to the access control points.Any door that
is intended to serve as a barrier between areas with different restrictions will remain closed and locked
at all times.[Employees]will only have access to the portions of the premises that relate to their
function at work.Only the manager will have access to the Vault.[Employees]will have training in
accordance with the personnel policies and procedures,and such training will be conducted by a
knowledgeable,qualified [employee].[Minneapolis Kombucha]will immediately update system agent
information and status.If an agent is no longer employed by [Minneapolis Kombucha]the Security
Manager will remove access and permissions to the dispensary.The agent-in-charge will notify
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OCM...When an agent is terminated or suspended:[Minneapolis Kombucha]will ensure all
passwords,key locks,and combinations of a terminated agent are changed upon termination.The
implementation of additional security measures,such as consultation with a threat assessment
professional,may be used when an [employee]of concern is terminated...[Minneapolis Kombucha]
will review with the agent the consequences of their actions as well as other fraudulent activity which
could occur after the termination or during the suspension.14
“Record-Keeping and Documentation
Maintaining accurate records of all training activities is crucial for compliance and quality
control.Documentation should include details of the training content,dates,and employee
participation.This not only helps in demonstrating compliance during inspections but also provides a
reference point for future training needs and improvements.”9
Creating a Culture of Honesty
[Minneapolis Kombucha]strives to create a “Culture of Honesty”and has an open
communication policy.It is the responsibility of all [employees]to report the theft or dishonest
behavior to management.[Minneapolis Kombucha]understands the need to cultivate a safe work
environment.[Minneapolis Kombucha]will not tolerate behavior that affects the safety of agents or
other individuals.[Minneapolis Kombucha]will immediately dismiss any agent who has...[e]ngaged
in unsafe practices onsite.[v]iolated any safety standard and/or any other rule,policy or procedure...
[e]ngaged in misconduct toward a visitor,contractor,vendor,manager or coworker including but not
limited to...[threatening,intimidation,coercion,fighting,foul language,engaging]in any action that
could result in injury or damage to persons or property...[s]peaking negatively about a coworker to a
visitor,vendor or contractor...Violated the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Policy or a criminal statute...
Destroyed,damaged or misused company property or assets...Engaged in disorderly or illegal conduct
onsite...Harassed another person,made racist or sexually offensive remarks,physically
touched or made inappropriate suggestions to any individual in the course of
employment or while on company premises....[was]insubordinate,refused to follow work-related
directions from a manager or supervisor,or neglected or demonstrated incompetence in the
performance of job responsibilities...Attempted misappropriation of cannabis or cash.[Minneapolis
Kombucha]will report any such incident to the Department and local law enforcement officials
immediately.Any removal from the premises of concealed monies,merchandise,or property
belonging to [Minneapolis Kombucha],other [employees]or other persons will be grounds for
dismissal...[as would failure]to report the dishonesty of another when the agent has a reasonable
knowledge of such dishonesty,[or]failed to record a sale,failed to properly account for or control
funds,made a false statement to a manager,or engaged in a fraudulent act...Discounted cannabis...
Entered,or caused to be entered,information which the agent knows to be false,or reasonably should
have known to be false,on any company document,report,form or record...Accepted gratuities from
vendors,contractors,visitors,or other agents...Has been insubordinate,refused to follow work-related
directions from a manager or supervisor...Used company property or assets for personal reasons
without prior approval or transacted personal business during working hours...Acted contrary to the
best interests of [Minneapolis Kombucha]for example,diverted sales or divulged proprietary or
business information or violated of the Conflict of Interest Policy...Failed to follow company policy
resulting in the loss of monies,merchandise,or other assets,or violated a company policy or
procedure.14
Hiring Policies/Background Checks.
[Minneapolis Kombucha]will not hire any agent or contractor who is likely to engage in illegal
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distribution of cannabis.In addition to questions during the hiring process,[Minneapolis Kombucha]
will conduct criminal background checks and an evaluation of work history.[Minneapolis Kombucha]
will send the information of all prospective agents to [OCM]for the purposes of a background check.
[Minneapolis Kombucha]will conduct a criminal history background check on any prospective
[employee],principal,director,board member,or owner prior to hiring,appointing,or permitting
investment from that individual...[Minneapolis Kombucha]will coordinate with [OCM and]conduct a
criminal history record check of the prospective principal officers,board members,and agents of
[Minneapolis Kombucha].[Minneapolis Kombucha has already enlisted the services of a professional
background check agency [(Veritable Screening)]...which [uses]advanced search methodologies...to
ensure that management will have all the information necessary before deciding to employ an
individual.[Minneapolis Kombucha]will keep records of the results of the criminal history
background checks and make the confirmation of criminal history background checks available for
inspection...All persons employed by [Minneapolis Kombucha]and all volunteers will be at least 21
years of age.14
Employee Guide.
An employee guide is not limited to including...An “employment at will”disclaimer ...An anti-
harassment policy ...An internal grievance procedure ...Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
...Employee benefits ...Paid time off (vacation,personal days,sick leave)...Unpaid leaves of absence
...Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)(for employers with more than 15 employees)...Jury duty,
military leave ...Hours of work ...Introductory/probationary period ...Legally mandated language
concerning pay deductions ...Proper E-mail/Internet usage ...Professionalism/dress code ...Drugs in the
workplace ...Social media policy...daily opening and closing procedures;security,customer
admittance,and customer traffic-control procedures;ordering and point of sale procedures;delivery
service procedures (if the licensee delivers to customers);product inventory intake procedures;product
return and disposal procedures;emergency procedures;and an explanation of how workers will
monitor for and prevent sales to customers where there is a risk to health or safety,underage or illegal
sales of cannabis products,or any other criminal activity within the licensed premises...Product types;
Serving size;Onset and duration of effects,if applicable;Method of administration;Warnings for use;
and...Tips for secure storage and proper disposal;Customer privacy and confidentiality requirements...
History of cannabis use,prohibition,legalization;Ensuring safe use of cannabis,including,but not
limited to...Cannabis physical effects on the human body;Advice for recognizing signs of
impairment;Appropriate responses in the event of overconsumption;Safer storage of cannabis
products;Explanation of required text on cannabis product labeling;Risks of cannabis use and over-
use,including cannabis use disorderd...dependency;Risks of operating any vehicle (including
watercraft)under the influence;Explanation of consumer education materials;and Overview of
marketing and advertising prohibitions;Prevention of sales to individuals under twenty-one,including,
but not limited to...How to check customer photo identification;Spotting fraudulent identification;and
Provisions for safely confiscating fraudulent identification;Security and surveillance of licensed
premises;Emergency procedures;Compliance with,and operation of,inventory tracking systems;
Relevant state and federal laws or regulations;Permitted investigations or inspections of the premises;
License suspension,revocation and renewal;Civil and criminal penalties;Cannabis product waste
disposal;and Practices for maintaining customer privacy and confidentiality...10
“Licensees must ensure that all workers have access to hand washing and toilet facilities on the
licensed premises and must maintain such facilities in clean and sanitary condition,maintaining
records of regular cleaning and sanitizing of such facilities.All personnel shall handle cannabis
products in a sanitary manner,maintain adequate personal cleanliness,and wash and sanitize hands
thoroughly in an adequate hand-washing area before starting work,after each visit to a restroom,after
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handling contaminated material,eating,or at any other time when hands may have become
soiled or contaminated...[Employees]must clearly designate the price of all items for sale.
Licensees are required to clearly communicate the price of all items to customers,
whether provided in-person,online or over the phone...[and]must post or provide consumer education
materials to be available to consumers...[and]must provide an invoice to the customer including
company name,contents,price,and any other information required by OCM.”Employees will be
trained to ensure that “customers cannot have direct access to cannabis products while shopping unless
inspecting samples with the assistance of authorized dispensary staff.Products may be displayed to
customers only if locked behind a counter or other barrier.Licensees may utilize product displays or
other branded elements to advertise the product within such locked counters or barriers.Employees
must refuse to sell cannabis products to a customer if they believe the sale would endanger the health
or safety of the customer...would create a risk of diversion...[or]would be to an individual who is
under twenty-one years of age...”10
Staffing.
“Licensees must designate an Employee in Charge who is twenty-one (21)years of age or older,
responsible for managing the core day-to-day function of the dispensary.This is the person responsible
for submitting required reports and notifications to the Office.An individual cannot be the Employee
in Charge of more than one dispensary at a time.The Employee in Charge must maintain the
dispensary’s staffing plan and update the plan within five business days of any change in an
individual’s employment status.The staffing plan should,at minimum,include the name,contact
information,and age of all workers involved in activities related to the sale of cannabis products.
A licensee cannot hire anyone under the age of eighteen (18)and only workers who are at least twenty-
one years of age can have direct interactions with customers inside the dispensary,transport cannabis
products in any way,or be involved in any delivery operations.Workers that do not fulfill such
customer-facing roles must be at least eighteen years of age.”10
Purchaser Diversion Awareness
Dispensaries can prevent cannabis diversion which may occur after the sale.It is in the
best interest of [Minneapolis Kombucha]employees to ensure purchasers do not abuse access to
cannabis.In order to dispense adult-use cannabis,[Minneapolis Kombucha employees]and the
Security agent or security guard will verify the age and all necessary documentation of each purchaser
to ensure the purchaser is not under the age of 21 years.Training on the prohibition of sales to minors
will cover all relevant [Minnesota]laws and rules.Government-issued identification will be verified at
the Counter using an identification-authentication system,which not only checks the individual’s age
but also checks the individual against lists and alerts for fraud and excessive purchases.[A]n
acceptable form of ID will be limited to a state-issued driver’s license,military ID,or passport,[or as
otherwise noted in MN law.].Agents will receive annual training on how to check
identification and common mistakes made in verification.[Employees]will exercise professional
judgment to determine whether to dispense cannabis to a purchaser if they suspect that dispensing any
cannabis may have negative health or safety consequences for the purchaser or the public.
[Minneapolis Kombucha]will not dispense adult-use cannabis to any person who is not 21 years of
age or older.[Minneapolis Kombucha]will never distribute free samples for promotional purposes
outside of the premises.[Employees]will adhere to the [sales]limits [as designated by MN Law].14
Safety and Security Training for Agents
[Minneapolis Kombucha]will ensure the health and safety of agents and contractors by
complying with and training agents on protocols that implement established health and safety laws,
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including OSHA standards.The safety plan will include procedures for responding to scenarios that
impact security and safety,including severe weather,fire,natural disasters,medical emergencies,and
unauthorized intrusions.Formal training will occur within 30 days of new hire start-date,annually
thereafter,and will be accompanied by scheduled drills throughout the year.Interested [employees]
and all Managers will receive CPR and First Aid certification.The Security Manager will train agents
on security measures for theft prevention;emergency response;use of force;protection and
preservation of a crime scene;and access-controls for protected areas of a facility.These measures
how to use panic buttons and duress PIN codes,along with any other safety and security equipment
available to agents.Supervisors will be trained on managing emergency responses.Training is
designed not only for compliance but to promote high engagement among participants,improving
knowledge retention and response under stress.Hands-on training will include live scenarios where
agents actively participate.Classroom training will require satisfactory scores on exams to receive
credit.Fire evacuation procedures will include responding to the alarm and notifying the fire
department;identifying an evacuation path before approaching fire;discharging the fire extinguisher
using the PASS technique (Pull,Aim,Squeeze,Sweep);and evacuating immediately if fire
extinguisher is empty or fire blazes too intensely.
“Practical,Hands-On Training.
While technology offers many benefits,practical,hands-on training remains essential in the
cannabis industry.Employees need to be familiar with the products they are selling,which can be
achieved through live demonstrations and,where legal,product sampling.Additionally,it’s important
to address workplace safety as part of this hands-on approach.Consider integrating workplace
violence training programs to ensure that your employees are not only knowledgeable about the
products but are also prepared to handle any challenging situations that may arise.This type of
experiential learning helps employees gain a deeper understanding of the products and how to
communicate their benefits to customers effectively while maintaining a safe and secure
environment.”9
“Regular Training Updates.
The cannabis industry is constantly evolving,with new products,regulations,and best practices
emerging regularly.To keep pace with these changes,dispensaries must provide regular training
updates to their employees.This could involve periodic refresher courses,updates on new product
lines,or changes in state regulations.Keeping the training program dynamic ensures that employees
are always well-informed and able to adapt to industry shifts.”9
“Daily Pre-Shift Meetings.
Short,focused meetings before each shift can reinforce key training points and prepare
employees for the day’s tasks.These meetings are an opportunity to discuss daily objectives,address
any questions,and ensure that everyone is aligned with the dispensary’s goals.By making these
meetings a regular part of the routine,dispensaries can keep training top of mind and continuously
reinforce important information.”9
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“Follow-Up and Evaluation
To determine the success of a training program,it is essential to monitor employee performance
through assessments,quizzes,and other evaluation methods.These tools provide insights into how
well employees have absorbed the training material and where there may be gaps in their knowledge.
Regular evaluations allow dispensaries to identify areas for improvement and adjust the training
program as needed to ensure it remains effective.”9
Emergency Planning
How companies handle significant events can have a long-term effect on their business
operations.It is imperative that agents prepare for unfavorable events in order to avoid panic,handle a
situation optimally,and resume work [at an appropriate time].By implementing training for stressful
events,agents can act dutifully,and more confidently should the scenario occur.[Minneapolis
Kombucha]will prepare for,protect against,and handle any crises that affect the security or operation
of the dispensary in the event of a fire,flood,or other natural disaster,or other situations of local,
state,or national emergency.At least two emergency preparedness drills will be conducted every
calendar year.In case of an emergency,it will be the responsibility of the agent-in-charge to evaluate
an emergency,see that appropriate action is taken,determine whether outside support is needed,and
summon support,if necessary.Management will also ensure there is a valid phone number on file for
all [employees],managers,volunteers,third-party contractors who work on site,and the owner.
[Minneapolis Kombucha]will have emergency supplies ready in case of an emergency.[Minneapolis
Kombucha]will actively educate agents on a standard response safety protocol system,which will be
outlined in the agent manual,and use it to enable a rapid response during unforeseen events.By
utilizing the standard response safety protocol system,[Minneapolis Kombucha]will allow for a more
predictable and uniform series of actions as an event unfolds.[Minneapolis Kombucha]will
standardize the protocol vocabulary so all [employees]will understand the response and status of the
event,providing continuity of expectations and actions.The standard response safety protocols will be
understood and rehearsed by all agents and coordinated with local emergency responders if possible.14
Evacuation Protocol
In case of fire,industrial accident,bomb threat or other emergency,an evacuation protocol will
be used to move agents from the facility to an external rallying point.Each area of the facility will
have pre-determined evacuation routes clearly posted in all work areas,and agents will be briefed on
these routes and periodically rehearse them.Upon the initiation of the evacuation protocol,all agents
will immediately cease their work activity and assist visitors to the pre-determined evacuation rally
site.[Employees]assigned a safety function should be the last to exit the building whenever possible.
One agent will be assigned to take the First Aid Kit as they leave the building.A designated agent will
notify the Police and Fire Department by calling 911.All agents will remain at the pre-
determined rallying site until all agents have arrived ...If a fire cannot be easily and safely extinguished
by the agents discovering it,immediately been accounted for.
Additional steps to be taken in the event of a fire...notify all persons present of the fire...Direct all
persons present to evacuate the building using the nearest safe exit...If possible,turn off electrical
equipment and close doors against the fire...Additional steps to be taken in the event of a bomb threat
include ...Reinforce that bomb threats will be taken seriously...An [employee]receiving a bomb threat
will notify their supervisor and/or a member of the senior management immediately.14
Severe Weather Shelter Protocol.
During severe weather events such as tornadoes or blizzards,a shelter protocol will be
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initiated for group and self-protection.The shelter protocol may be necessary to protect
agents and visitors during severe weather events where seeking hardened protection is
prudent.Upon the initiation of shelter protocol,all agents will cease all work activity and
assist purchasers and visitors to pre-determined hardened shelter and await further
instructions.All agents will remain at the pre-determined rallying site until all agents have
been accounted for.14
Workplace Violence
[Minneapolis Kombucha]is committed to the safety and health of its agents,purchasers,and
the local community.[Minneapolis Kombucha]will refuse to tolerate any form of violence in the
workplace and will make every effort to prevent violent incidents from occurring by implementing a
Workplace Violence Prevention Program (WVPP).All managers and agents are responsible for
implementing and maintaining our WVPP.[Minneapolis Kombucha]will require prompt and accurate
reporting of all violent incidents whether a physical injury has occurred or not.[Minneapolis
Kombucha]will prohibit discrimination against victims of workplace violence.All agents,including
managers,are responsible and accountable for using safe work practices,for following all directives,
policies,and procedures,and for assisting in maintaining a safe and secure work environment.
Training agents using online resources and onsite drills ensures agents are well-versed in the policies
that will best protect them during an incident of workplace violence.Training topics include:examples
of workplace violence;company policies;safe confrontation and communication;crisis reporting;and
mediation training for management to encourage healthy communication and conflict resolution
among agents.[Minneapolis Kombucha]will provide resources for agents to seek counseling for
issues such as anger management.14
[Minneapolis Kombucha]will not tolerate unsafe non-physical behavior such as stalking,
harassment,or other attempts at intimidation by agents and contractors or by patients and caregivers,
who may intentionally or unintentionally violate [Minneapolis Kombucha]Zero-Tolerance Policy for
acts of workplace violence or harassment.If another [employee],visitor,vendor,or a guest becomes
aggressive or violent,a manager will be notified immediately.Management will be trained by a
security consultant on how to deal with workplace violence.Violence initiated by an agent may result
in termination.14
Active Threat Nearby:Lockout Protocol
If an active threat is witnessed or reported within reasonable proximity of the facility,a lockout
protocol will be initiated to safeguard everyone within the facility.The lockout protocol is designed to
prevent entry into the facility by unknown,suspicious,or dangerous individuals,and to maintain
accountability and security of all agents within the facility.All exterior doors,gates,and windows will
be locked and secured.No one will be allowed into or out of the facility until the situation that caused
the lockout is resolved.
Active Threat Inside:Lockdown Protocol
If an active threat is identified inside the facility,a lockdown protocol will be initiated to
safeguard everyone.The lockdown protocol is used to secure individual rooms and to keep agents
safely in place.Upon the initiation of a lockdown,all agents will assist visitors and purchasers to
rapidly move to predetermined lockable and secured sites within the facility.Only law enforcement is
trained to react and confront an active shooter situation.All individuals will remain secured within the
locked sites until personally contacted by law enforcement or senior management,indicating all is
clear and safe.At the conclusion of a lockdown protocol,a full accountability of agents and visitors
will be determined.
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Armed Robbery Response Training
[Minneapolis Kombucha]will emphasize agent training and procedural documentation on how to
respond to an armed robbery.To help prevent escalation,[Minneapolis Kombucha]will install duress
alarms to convey that the user is being forced to turn off the alarm system and hold-up alarms to
communicate a robbery-in-progress.Additionally,having an easy to follow post-robbery protocol after
an incident will greatly reduce stress and decrease the time to resuming business.All agents will
receive training concerning procedures that will be implemented in the event of an attempted robbery.
The primary objectives of these procedures will be the protection of human life.Senior management
will be primarily responsible for implementing these procedures and for directing others during an
event.[Minneapolis Kombucha]will be using an internet-based “Armed Robbery Response Training
Program”which educates and trains agents in effectively dealing with an armed robbery if one should
occur.[Minneapolis Kombucha]will educate and train agents in effectively dealing with an armed
robbery if one should occur.[Minneapolis Kombucha]feels that educating agents on best practices
during an armed robbery will minimize the risk of injury during a robbery.Agents will acquire the
knowledge,procedures &confidence to respond to a robbery safely &effectively.In addition,the
program is designed to assist in getting back to normal business operations [in a reasonable amount of
time]in the event of an armed robbery.
Other standard general employee training SOPs include categories such as the following.
Respectable Workplace Practices
Minneapolis Kombucha is committed to providing a safe,fair,and respectful work
environment.Minneapolis Kombucha prohibits discrimination or harassment against anyone based on
race,color,religion,national or ethnic origin,ancestry,sex,gender,sexual orientation,marital status,
genetic information,age,disability,military and veteran status or any other characteristic protected by
law.How to Comply...Treat employees,applicants,customers,suppliers,contractors,anyone you
interact with or anyone providing services to Minneapolis Kombucha with fairness and respect.
...Create and foster a work environment free from discrimination,bullying and harassment...Do not
refuse to work or cooperate with others because of protected characteristics...Never make an
unwelcome sexual advance to anyone you interact with.
Hygiene Practices.
Minneapolis Kombucha is committed to safeguarding the health and safety of all employees.
All Minneapolis Kombucha employees must comply with the following personal hygiene policy...All
employees will be required to frequently wash hands with soap and warm water...All employees shall
follow proper cough and sneeze etiquette.How to Comply...Wash hands with soap and water for at
least 20 seconds as frequently as possible,or use hand sanitizer.Employees must wash hands,at a
minimum...At the beginning of each shift...After using the restroom...After breaks...After sneezing,
coughing,or blowing nose...When hands are visibly soiled...Prior to leaving work...Employees are
responsible for replenishing or letting the person-in-charge know when handwashing supplies or hand
sanitizer are low.Cough &Sneeze Etiquette ...Minneapolis Kombucha is responsible for providing
tissues,if feasible to help stop the spread of germ employees should...Cover mouth and nose with a
tissue when coughing or sneezing Throw used tissues in the trash...If don’t have a tissue,cough or
sneeze into elbow,not hand.
Professionalism (code of conduct).
Employees are expected to be present during scheduled working hours.That includes being
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reachable and engaged during scheduled hours if working remotely.Contact your manager to let them
know about any emergency situations that arise as soon as possible.Unscheduled absences due to
acute medical emergencies,accidents or similarly serious circumstances won’t be penalized,but
otherwise,we’d like to be informed when you won’t be available or coming in.Dress code...Clothes
and overall personal hygiene should be clean.We respect and permit clothes,hair and accessories
related to religion,race,ethnicity or disability.Beyond the above guidelines,we don’t have specific
requirements for what you should wear.Cell phone and technology use...When using digital
technology and the internet at Minneapolis Kombucha,you should follow these guidelines ...Don’t use
our internet connection to upload or download obscene,offensive or illegal material (including pirated
media or software)...Never send confidential data to an unknown recipient...Avoid dangerous
websites that can compromise the company’s cybersecurity...Don’t use our connection for illegal or
unauthorized activities,including hacking or fraud...Don’t invade others’privacy.
Cell phones should be used to benefit your work,such as with business calls and productivity apps.
Avoid using your phone for games or texting,and keep personal calls brief and private.Never use your
phone while driving a company vehicle.
Corporate email can be used for work purposes without restriction within the above safety guidelines
about the internet.Personal use that avoids spamming or the sending of confidential information is
permitted...Never use corporate email to send insulting or discriminatory messages or to sign up for
disreputable or illegal websites.If signing up for a competitor’s services,you should get authorization
from your manager first.Be vigilant about phishing messages and malware,and consult our IT team if
you have any doubts about a message you’ve received...Social media use should be disciplined,
without distracting from your work-related tasks,and you should always make clear that your personal
accounts and views do not represent [company name]’s.Avoid sharing confidential information and
defamatory,offensive or derogatory content.
Confidentiality.
Minneapolis Kombucha works hard to protect private information about employees,clients or
partners.This applies to information such as employee records,unpublished financials,official
documents,customer data and partner or vendor data...We restrict and monitor access to such data and
maintain secure networks.Your part in keeping this information secure consists of:
•Locking and securing confidential files...Using secure devices only for viewing and storing
confidential data...Avoiding the removal of confidential files from [company name]’s premises unless
necessary...Never disclosing confidential information outside the company...Shredding confidential
documents that are no longer needed.Breaching confidentiality rules for personal profit is grounds for
immediate termination.Unintentional breaches may lead to disciplinary action,and repeated breaches
even when unintentional may eventually lead to termination.
Substance abuse.
Minneapolis Kombucha maintains a smoke-free work environment for the health of all our
employees.Smoking is not permitted by any employees whatsoever.It is not permitted anywhere on
the premises.Minneapolis Kombucha also maintains a drug-free work environment and prohibits the
use,distribution or sale of illegal substances of any kind on company property.Legal but intoxicating
substances such as alcohol and marijuana are also prohibited during working hours...Inform your
manager if you feel any prescription medication you are currently taking may affect you.You may be
subject to disciplinary action if your manager suspects substance abuse.
Conflicts of Interest.
A conflict of interest occurs when an employee’s personal goals are no longer in line with their
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responsibilities.They can be a serious issue that,aside from leading to termination of employment
when discovered,can also lead to serious legal jeopardy,depending on the circumstances.
It’s up to all of us to be vigilant about circumstances that can lead to conflicts of interest for ourselves,
close colleagues and direct reports.Make sure you’re always acting in accordance with ethical
business practices and in the best interests of the company.
Engage and empower workers through their union and pursue the cooperative nature of the
attached business agreement.Employ Staffing and Training Plan offered by Cannabis Business
Consulting.
Maintain records of compliance.Regularly complete checklist including all applicable
requirements,including but not limited to the following “short summary of key employer
responsibilities:”“comply with standards,rules and regulations issued under the OSHA Act...Examine
workplace conditions to make sure they conform to applicable OSHA standards...employees have safe
tools and equipment and properly maintain this equipment...warn employees of potential hazards...
operating procedures...so that employees follow safety and health requirements ...safety training
...written hazard communication program ...medical examinations ...post...the OSHA poster ...
report...all work-related fatalities [/injuries]...all work-related inpatient hospitalizations ...keep
records of work-related injuries ...provide...access to the log of work-related injuries...Provide access
to employee medical records...provide...compliance officer...names...who may...accompany...during
an inspection...not discriminate against employees...post OSHA citations...correct cited violations...
adopts a safety and health program...
Use compliance directives offered by OSHA.Follow and maintain compliance and follow
section on Employees in this application.Maintain comprehensive insurance:liability,property,
casually,interruption.
Pay far above minimum wage,overtime rates,adhere to worker contracts,invite the union,
comply with child labor laws,post equal opportunity employer poster,prohibit discrimination,sexual
harassment,maintain worker contracts specifying wages,job titles,terms for dismissal,dispute,
maximum hours,etc.Maintain worker policy manual,distribute it.“The manual should define comply
policies,procedures,benefits and expectations to support worker success.The policy manual shall be
consistent with employment and safety laws and must be reviewed and updated as required by changes
in regulations and employment law.”1
The MN Department of Labor offers an Employer’s Guide to Employment Law Issues in
Minnesota2 ;the Department of Public Safety offers a Certificate of compliance with Minnesota
Worker’s Compensation;MNOSHA has compliance checks for standards and regulations and record
keeping standards that will be used.
Plans to avoid sales and/or purchase to/from unlicensed cannabis businesses.
Communicate with OCM to determine license holders,refer to rules and regulations,steps and
procedures for determining license holders.Maintain records of compliance for each sale.Employ
wholesale management company,like Apex Trading or Leaf Trade.Check the OCM database -check
with OCM!Record credentials of business,representative.Receive confirmation from OCM that
business is in fact licensed and the office confirmed approaching sale,representative who will be
transporting,batch/purchase ID confirmation number,transport license confirmation,badge number,
license number,and any other security redundancies required by OCM.
Train all employees in proper means of identifying licensed cannabis businesses.
I attest that the business will comply with the applicable operation requirements for the license
being sought in the attachment worksheet.
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Business to business sales is expected to be exclusively limited to vetted representatives of
other businesses,but still required are proper verification techniques,delivery requirements,statewide
tracking,employee training,maintaining records of compliance will all ensuring legal sales.
Plans to (i)avoid sales to individuals under 21 years of age.
Employ Security personnel to check IDs,verbally verify age,and refuse sales to any suspected
of being underage.
Train all employees in proper means of identifying the age (or lack thereof)of individuals.
Use strict packaging not to attract underage individuals,conspicuous labels noting underage
law.Ensure advertisements have proper labels,warnings;follow 342.62,342.63,342.64;maintain
compliance records
Maintain advertisements as those that don’t contain false statements,unverified claims,promote
over-consumption,depict underage persons,include images or slogans attractive or targeting underage
individuals;that are not unsolicited,with age affirmations when required.Ensure only two outdoor
signs.3
Maintain record of compliance for all contents required on label to ensure proper use,storage,
origin,profile,warnings,visual clues,poison control contact,max dose,any other statements required
by OCM,etc.Post these in proper areas,other conspicuous signs on entry doors.
Reference and implement “Policies to Limit the Availability or Accessibility of Cannabis for
Youth”,a working document4
Train all employees on state mandates;offer incentives for attention to detail;use common
sense -don’t overload employees;allow them to see the details.Conduct age verification checks with
individuals under 17 to proof operation.Maintain records of compliance checks and updates.Employ
updated biometric security alerts.
Record age verification:age verification required before initiating any sale or viewing any
product.Valid Driver’s License,valid Id,valid passport,or valid instructional permit required for
verification of 21 years of age.
Notices maintained and posted;maintain verification of records (recalls,intoxicated driving,
age limitations,hours of operation conforming to city requirements).
Retail specific and exclusive area must be separated by adjacent/joining room or extra vestibule
barrier where conspicuously posted is a age verification notice.
Proper sealed Packaging,signs reminding consumers of requirements for discretion,enforcing
strictly employee consumption,train employees in these regards,ensure building facade remains legal,
enforcing non-consumption on-site,and maintaining compliance checklist,updates,assessments,
trials,and reminders are vital.
“Ensure Legal Compliance.
[Minneapolis Kombucha]must comply with local [and]state...laws regarding [cannabis]use.
Compliance can be complicated,as laws vary by location and often conflict.So,to create a robust
workplace policy,know your state and local laws...Ensure compliance with applicable laws and best
practices by regularly reviewing and updating your policies to ensure.Stay informed about changes in
legislation,court rulings,and emerging research to adapt policies accordingly.Involve legal counsel
and industry experts to navigate the complex legal and ethical considerations related to marijuana use
in the workplace.”5
“Clearly Define and Communicate Expectations.
Transparency and accountability lay the foundation for a successful and harmonious workplace.
To ensure a safe and productive work environment...Establish clear expectations regarding [cannabis]
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use.Communicate the company's stance on [cannabis]consumption during work hours,on company
premises,and in safety-sensitive positions.Emphasize that impairment at work,whether caused by
[cannabis]or any other substance,is strictly prohibited.Reinforce the importance of adhering to these
guidelines to protect all employees'well-being and maintain high-performance standards.”5
Reporting –Agent Instructions.
It is the responsibility of every [employee]who witnesses or suspects criminal activity at the
dispensary to report it immediately to the agent-in-charge or the authorities [or Minneapolis
Kombucha]immediately upon discovery,will report all criminal activity occurring on the premises to
the local Police and the Department within 24 hours of the discovery of the following situations...A
significant discrepancy in its inventory,or a difference in actual inventory compared to records...
Suspected diversion,theft,loss,or any other criminal activity pertaining to the operations of the
dispensary,including by an [employee]...The loss or unauthorized alteration of records related to
Adult Use Cannabis or dispensary agents...Any suspicious act involving the sale,distribution,
manufacturing,or production of cannabis by any person on the premises...Unauthorized destruction of
cannabis products by any person...Any other breach in security.[Minneapolis Kombucha]will also
provide written notice of the criminal activity to the local police and the Department after the
discovery of the activity.This written report will detail the following...Date and time of the discovery
of the occurrence...The circumstances of the criminal activity...An accurate inventory of the quantity
and brand names of the cannabis,cannabis products or other items diverted,stolen,lost,destroyed,or
damaged...Confirmation that the city police department was notified...Measures being taken to
prevent further criminal activity [Minneapolis Kombucha]will provide the local Police Department
with the current name and telephone number(s)of at least one 24-hour on-call agent to address and
resolve complaints and to respond to emergency operating problems or concerns associated with the
[retail location].The [retail location]will maintain and make available all documentation related to an
occurrence that is reportable and will cooperate with any law enforcement investigations or directives
from the department.[Records will be retained and made available upon request by OCM.]Given the
internalized,secretive nature of agent theft,most companies struggle to detect fraud and conduct an
agent theft investigation.Therefore,[Minneapolis Kombucha]will establish a...free [and antonymous]
internal agent theft tip [line of communication free from]...fear of retribution.14
“Implement Drug Testing Policies.
According to a National Institute on Drug Abuse study,workers who tested positive for [cannabis]had
55%more workplace accidents and 85%more injuries than those who tested negative.Therefore,
[Minneapolis Kombucha considers it]crucial to have stricter policies to ensure that employees are not
impaired while performing their jobs.[Minneapolis Kombucha]can institute drug testing policies in
these situations to detect marijuana use among employees.Regular drug screenings,including pre-
employment,random,and post-incident testing,can help identify potential impairment-related
issues.However,it is essential to balance ensuring safety and respecting employee privacy.
[Minneapolis Kombucha will]communicate their drug testing policies to all employees and ensure the
process is fair and non-discriminatory.These tests should be conducted professionally and with respect
for the employees'privacy.”5
“Focus on Impairment,Not Use.
Unlike alcohol,[cannabis]can be detected in a person's system long after impairment.
Therefore,instead of solely focusing on [cannabis]use,shift the focus to impairment in the
workplace.Implement policies that prohibit employees from being impaired by any substance while on
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duty,regardless of whether it is legal or prescribed.Encourage employees to report any concerns about
impaired colleagues and provide clear guidelines for addressing these situations.”5
“Educate Your Employees on Cannabis Use.
Empowering your employees with knowledge is a pivotal step toward effectively managing
[cannabis]use in the workplace.Conduct regular training sessions that cover the potential
consequences of marijuana impairment on job performance and safety.Offer resources on the
responsible use of [cannabis]and its potential impact on productivity.Also,invest in workplace
wellness initiatives that address overall employee health and well-being.Offer programs encouraging a
healthy lifestyle,stress management,and work-life balance.Well-informed employees are more likely
to make responsible decisions,creating a safer and more productive work environment.”5
“Train Managers and Supervisors.
Training managers and supervisors are essential for effectively managing cannabis use in the
workplace.These individuals are crucial in implementing policies,ensuring employee safety,and
addressing sensitive issues.Training should focus on:Raising awareness about the impact of
[cannabis]use...Teaching managers and supervisors to identify signs of impairment...Guidance on
handling sensitive conversations...Consistency in enforcing policies...Promoting support through
Employee Assistance Programs...Managers and supervisors should also be trained on legal
considerations to ensure compliance with local laws.By equipping them with the necessary knowledge
and skills,[Minneapolis Kombucha will]create a safe and productive work environment.”5
Joshua R Bruns
Minneapolis Kombucha
952-223-7270
MinneapolisCooperative@gmail.com
1.Focus.Cultivation Standards.Foundation of Cannabis Unified Standards.
2.MN Department of Labor Employer’s Guide to Employment Law Issues in Minnesota
3.MN Legislator.342.64 Advertisment.Revisor.mn.gov
4.CT Legislator.Policies to Limit the Availability or Accessibility of Cannabis for Youth.
Portal.ct.gov
5.Allow.“Week and the Workplace:9 Policies and Best Practices for Employers”
9.White,Jim.Cannabis Employee Training -Best Practices for 2025.Cannaspire.
10.NY OCM.“Guidance for Adult-Use Retail Dispensaries”.
14.[NuMed]Dispensary Security Plan.[Numed]
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MINNESOTA
City of Hastings
Community Development Department
Land Use Application
Address or PID of Property:215 Ramsey St.Hastings,MN 55033
Applicant Name:Joshua R Bruns.Minneapolis Kombucha
Address:3337 47th Ave.S
Minneapolis,MN 55406
Phone:952-223-7270
Fax:
Email:MinneapolisCooperative@gmail.com
Property Owner:Surrey Group LLC
Address:6077 Montebello Way W
Florence,AZ 85132
Phone:651-248-6784
Fax:
Email:Austin@ApexGathering.com
Description of Request:Please see the attached Description of Request Also note the address discrepancy between Dakota County GIS and Qeneral consusons Thia is a summary This application is In regards to a
special use permit for a cannabis retail registration with the City of Hastings.Minnesota.The State license and City registration sought are detailed and governed by Hastings City Code
Chapter 30.Chapter 117.Chapter 155,MN Statute 342.the MN Office of Cannabis Management (OCM).and the State of MN.The applicant's business.Minneapolis Kombucha
If requesting site plan review of multi-family units (three or more attached),are the units intended to be
for sale or rental units?
Check Applicable Line(s)Please Note:All :ees and Escrows are due at time of application.
Rezone $500 Minor Subdivision $500
Final Plat $600 (X>Special Use Permit $500
Variance $300 Comp Plan Amend.$500
Vacation $500 Lot Split/Lot Line Adj.$75
House Move $500 Annexation $5OO+$5,000 escrow
Prelim Plat $500 +S 5,000 escrow EAW $500 +$5,000 escrow
Site Plan $500 +$5,000 escrow Interim Use Permit $500
Total Amount Due:$500.00 Make checks payable to City of Hastings.
Most credit cards accepted,excluding escrow payments.
Please ensure that all copies of required documents are attached
SignatuAl
04-01-2025
Date Date
Joshua R Bruns,Minneapolis Komucha,Operator
Applicant Name and Title -Please Print Owner Name -Please Print
OFFICIAL USE ONLY
File #Rec'd By:
Fee Paid:Receipt #
Date Rec'd:
App.Complete _