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7.1.
CC Regular Session
Meeting Date:
12/14/2021
Submitted For:
Sean Sullivan
By:
Wendy Schlueter, Community Development

Information

Title:

Adopt Ordinance  #21-21 Amending City Code Article XVI – Tobacco, Sections 26-749 to 26-789 

Purpose/Background:

The purpose of this case is to consider adoption of Ordinance #21-21 which revises City Code, Article XVI – Tobacco, Sections 26-749 to 26-789 to reflect the MN Tobacco 21 law that went into effect in August 2020, changing the legal age of tobacco sales from 18 to 21 years (Minn. Stats. § 609.685), as well as incorporate electronic delivery tobacco devices within the City of Ramsey, Anoka County, Minnesota.

Notification:

The Public Hearing notice for Ordinance #21-09 was published on November 12, 2021.  The Public Hearing and first reading of the ordinance occurred on November 23, 2021 at the regularly scheduled City Council Meeting.

Time Frame/Observations/Alternatives:

The existing City Code Article XVI – Tobacco, Sections 26-749 to 26-789 is outdated and being updated to reflect current Minnesota statute and incorporate electronic delivery tobacco devices.

Funding Source:

This case is being handled as part of normal Staff duties. 

Recommendation:

City Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the Ordinance #21-21.

Outcome/Action:

Motion to waive the City Charter requirement to read the ordinance aloud and adopt Ordinance #21-21 Amending City Code Article XVI – Tobacco, Sections 26-749 to 26-789.

Roll Call Vote:

Councilmember Musgrove
Councilmember Specht
Councilmember Woestehoff
Councilmember Heineman
Councilmember Howell
Councilmember Riley
Mayor Kuzma

Attachments

Form Review

Inbox Reviewed By Date
Sean Sullivan Sean Sullivan 12/03/2021 11:26 AM
Brian Hagen Brian Hagen 12/08/2021 08:56 AM
Bruce Westby Bruce Westby 12/08/2021 09:31 AM
Kurt Ulrich Kurt Ulrich 12/09/2021 09:39 AM
Form Started By:
Wendy Schlueter
Started On:
11/24/2021 11:51 AM
Final Approval Date:
12/09/2021