HomeMy WebLinkAboutVIII-06 Approve Initial Lower-Potency Hemp Edible Retailer Registration for The Bar Draft House, 2101 Vermillion Street
City Council Memorandum
To: Mayor Fasbender & City Councilmembers
From: Emily King, Deputy City Clerk
Date: January 20, 2026
Item: Approve Initial Lower-Potency Hemp Edible Registration for The Vermillion Bottle Shop,
Inc. dba The Bar Draft House, 2101 Vermillion Street
Council Action Requested:
Approve Initial Lower-Potency Hemp Edible Registration for The Vermillion Bottle Shop, Inc. dba The
Bar Draft House, 2101 Vermillion Street
Background Information:
In accordance with Minnesota State Statutes and the City of Hastings ordinance governing the sale of
cannabis and cannabinoid products, businesses intending to sell such products within City limits must
register with the City and comply with all applicable local and state regulations.
The City has received and reviewed the registration request from Stephen Ira Benowitz, The Vermillion
Bottle Shop, Inc. dba The Bar Draft House, 2101 Vermillion Street, to sell Lower-Potency Hemp Edible
beverage products under a State issued Lower-Potency Hemp Edible Retailer license. City staff has
reviewed the submission and verified that the registration request meets the following criteria:
• Zoning Code Compliance
• Verification that Property Taxes and Assessments are Current
• Verification that all Fees and Other City Charges are Paid
• Completion of Required Inspections conducted by the Police Department and Fire Department
Staff recommends approval of the Lower-Potency Hemp Edible Registration for The Vermillion Bottle
Shop, Inc. dba The Bar Draft House, 2101 Vermillion Street, subject to ongoing compliance with all local
and State regulations and the following conditions:
• Adherence to Hastings City Code Chapter 117 – Cannabis and Lower-Potency Hemp Edible
Business Registration and Chapter 155.07, Subd. J – Cannabis Uses and Lower-Potency Hemp
Edible Uses.
• Cannabis use cannot violate City Code Chapter 95 regarding public nuisances.
• Cannabis use may not include on-site consumption at the cannabis retail business.
• Retail sales of cannabis are allowed from 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. only.
• The cannabis use shall have no more than two signs.
• Blinking, moving and flashing signs that are visible from the exterior of the building are prohibited.
• No interior sign shall be visible from the exterior of the building.
• Approval of the Security Plan by the Hastings Chief of Police.
Financial Impact:
Registration revenue is included in the budget.
Advisory Commission Discussion:
N/A
Council Committee Discussion:
N/A
Attachments:
• Resolution
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CITY OF HASTINGS
DAKOTA COUNTY
RESOLUTION _______________
A RESOLUTION APPROVING INITIAL LOWER-POTENCY HEMP EDIBLE
REGISTRATION FOR THE VERMILLION BOTTLE SHOP, INC. DBA
THE BAR DRAFT HOUSE, 2101 VERMILLION STREET
WHEREAS, the City has received and reviewed the registration request from Stephen Ira
Benowitz, The Vermillion Bottle Shop, Inc. dba The Bar Draft House, 2101 Vermillion Street, to sell
Lower-Potency Hemp Edible beverage products under a State issued Lower-Potency Hemp Edible
Retailer license; and
WHEREAS, City staff has reviewed the submission and verified that the registration request
meets the following criteria:
• Zoning Code Compliance
• Verification that Property Taxes and Assessments are Current
• Verification that all Fees and Other City Charges are Paid
• Completion of Required Inspections conducted by the Police Department and Fire
Department
WHEREAS, Staff recommends approval of the Lower-Potency Hemp Edible Registration for
The Vermillion Bottle Shop, Inc. dba The Bar Draft House, 2101 Vermillion Street, subject to ongoing
compliance with all local and state regulations and the following conditions:
• Adherence to Hastings City Code Chapter 117 – Cannabis and Lower-Potency Hemp
Edible Business Registration and Chapter 155.07, Subd. J – Cannabis Uses and Lower-
Potency Hemp Edible Uses.
• Cannabis use cannot violate City Code Chapter 95 regarding public nuisances.
• Cannabis use may not include on-site consumption at the cannabis retail business.
• Retail sales of cannabis are allowed from 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. only.
• The cannabis use shall have no more than two signs.
• Blinking, moving, and flashing signs that are visible from the exterior of the building are
prohibited.
• No interior sign shall be visible from the exterior of the building.
• Approval of the Security Plan by the Hastings Chief of Police.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Hastings,
Minnesota that the Initial Lower-Potency Hemp Edible Registration for the Retail Sales of Beverages for
The Vermillion Bottle Shop, Inc. dba The Bar Draft House, 2101 Vermillion Street is approved.
Adopted on this 20th day of January, 2026.
_______________________________
Mary D. Fasbender, Mayor
Attest:
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Kelly Murtaugh, City Clerk
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