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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JUNE 239 2021 CONSIDER A TOBACCO STORE LICENSE FOR THE HOOKAH HIDEOUT T1, P (' 4 Clerk stated that fl, P tnl� a r�r•n Store license fnr The Hookah Hideout will expi e on Time 3 0. 111V \/11. -1 11 V VI.LLV�.L that, L11V l.V VN. VV Store license V11V V iv. - -V > - VV K4. 111 v+ V � She reported that at the May 12, 2021 Council meeting, the Council discussed whether to approve a tobacco license for The Hookah Hideout given the owner did not comply with the business shutdown requirements by the State of MN during the pandemic, and that city staff had been told the business was possibly going to be sold. She stated the Council decided to require David Nelson, the owner, to provide documentation of proof that he still owned The Hookah Hideout, and to sign an Affidavit stating that he owns the business and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of The Hookah Hideout. The City Clerk reported that staff has now received all of the required documents from Mr. Nelson, and they appear to be in order. The Council discussed whether the non-compliance of Executive Orders would be a good enough reason to not approve a tobacco store license, and would it hold up in court if the city were challenged. The Council discussed tobacco limitations that other cities have recently made, and directed staff to bring information to a future meeting about amendments to the Tobacco City Code to consider, such as limiting specific tobacco products or the number of tobacco licenses. Fischer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOL UTION NO. 2 021-6-80 —APPROVE A TOBACCO STORE LICENSE FOR THE HOOKAH HIDEOUT FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2021 TO JUNE 30, 2022 The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Miller. Ayes (3). Nays (2). Torkelson and McGraw. Resolution declared adopted. AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDS The City Administrator explained that this is the first formal action related to the 2021 Federal Legislation authorizing the American Rescue Plan Act to assist with economic recovery after the pandemic. He reported that the ARPA funds are more flexible and provides a longer period for recipients to use the funds, and can be used for revenue losses incurred. He stated it is estimated that Little Canada will get approximately $1,071,102, and the City must pass a resolution authorizing to apply for funds. Torkelson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOL UTION NO. 2 021-6-81— APPRO VE RESOL UTION 2021-6-81, A UTHORIZING STAFF TO APPLY FOR THE CORONA VIR US LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS ESTABLISHED UNDER THE AMERICAN RES UE PLAN A CT The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by McGraw. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. 2