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Councilmember Westgaard
adoption:
introduced the following resolution and moved its
Resolution 20- 43
A Resolution of the City of Elk River Approving Notice of Summary
Publication of Ordinance #208 An Ordinance Amendment for Tobacco
WHEREAS, on July 20, 2020, the Elk River City Council adopted Ordinance 20-8
amending Chapter 26, Article II, of the Elk River Code of Ordinances; and
WHEREAS, federal and state laws for tobacco recently changed and the city's ordinance
was inconsistent with these regulations; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance 20-8 incorporates these federal and state law changes as it
relates to tobacco definitions, compliance checks, age to purchase tobacco products raised
from 18 to 21, updated penalty requirements, and signage requirements; and
WHEREAS, a copy of the full text of the ordinance is available for inspection by any
{ person at the office of the Elk River City Clerk, 13065 Orono Parkway, during regular
business hours; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council, by at least four -fifths
vote, authorizes the publication of the title and summary of Ordinance 20 8 .
The motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember
Wagner , and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof.
Mayor Dietz, Councilmembers Christianson, Westgaard, Ovall, and Wagner
and the following against: none
resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
whereupon said
The following members were present: Mayor Dietz, Councilmembers Christianson,
Westgaard, Ovali, and "Wagner
and the following absent: none
Passed and adopted this 20t' day of July 2020.
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_ Tina Allan , .ity Clerk
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