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Grain Valley could soon get its first marijuana dispensary, more than two years after recreational marijuana was legalized in Missouri.
The Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing Monday night about Key Cannabis potentially building the city's first dispensary at 205 NW Jefferson. City officials are inviting residents to share their concerns or support for the proposed dispensary.
Grain Valley has been preparing for a potential dispensary since recreational marijuana was legalized in the state, passing ordinances and even implementing a voter-approved 3% marijuana tax.
According to city officials, the proposal has raised no red flags during the review process.
"They have to submit security plans and site plans, all their development plans. And it goes through a pretty intense process throughout the police department, planning and zoning, internal staff review, again, public hearing. And so we think we have everything in place for it to be a success," said Patrick Martin, community development director for the city of Grain Valley.
The meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Monday at City Hall. Residents do not need to sign up in advance to provide public comment on this issue.
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