Warrenton aldermen are continuing to review a proposal from Proper Cannabis to extend the hours for its drive-thru, deciding to schedule the matter for a future work session for further discussion.
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Warrenton aldermen are continuing to review a proposal from Proper Cannabis to extend the hours for its drive-thru, deciding to schedule the matter for a future work session for further discussion.
Proper Cannabis Security Director David Bonenberger spoke to the board during their May 19 meeting about possibly extending the business’ hours of operation. Bonenberger said that the business has been open since April 2020 and that the drive-thru portion of the business accounts for 40 percent of its revenue. He was requesting that the dispensary be allowed to have a 24-hour drive-thru.
Bonenberger said there are currently three 24-hour dispensaries in the state of Missouri.
Alderman Brandon Lang asked if any of the other 24-hour dispensaries have had any criminal issues. Bonenberger said there were no criminal issues that he was aware of.
Alderman Christine Wait said that the other three cities that have 24-hour dispensaries are much larger cities than Warrenton. She said her concern was that allowing the dispensary to have a 24-hour drive-thru could open the door for other businesses to request to be open for 24-hours.
Wait asked Bonenberger if he really thought they would do more business after 10 p.m.
Bonenberger said based upon market analyses there is a 20 percent increase in business specifically between 10 p.m. and midnight.
Alderman Roger Romaker said he was concerned about the element that may be attracted to town after midnight.
Bonenberger said he appreciates Romaker’s concerns. Bonenberger said he was a police officer in St. Louis for 25 years. He said he had the same concerns, but the company’s operational procedures are “the best in the business” and are designed to not allow a bad element to come into town.
Bonenberger said he wasn’t necessarily looking for 24 hours right now, but he wanted to open the discussion regarding expanding the hours.
Mayor Eric Schleuter suggested discussing the matter in more detail at a future work session. Bonenberger agreed to the proposal. No immediate date was set during the meeting.
