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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JULY 26, 2023 8 1. THE HOOKAH HIDEOUT VIOLATED EXECUTIVE ORDER 20-99 AND EXECUTIVE ORDER 20-103 BY PERMITTING INDOOR, ON-PREMISES CONSUMPTION OF TOBACCO FROM FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2022 AT 11:59 P.M. UNTIL JANUARY 10, 2021 DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. 2. THE HOOKAH HIDEOUT VIOLATED SECTION 906(d)(5) OF THE FEDERAL FOOD, DRUG, AND COSMETIC ACT (ACT)(21 U.S.C. § 387F (d)(5)) AND/OR FDA/S TOBACOO REGULATIONS BY SELLING TOBACCO TO PERSONS UNDER THE LEGAL AGE AND FAILURE TO VERIFY AGE ON AUGUST 16,2021 AND MARCH 1, 2022. 3. THE HOOKAH HIDEOUT FAILED 3 TOBACCO COMPLIANCE CHECKS CONDUCTED IN 2022 BY THE RAMSEY COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT ON JUNE 27, 2022 (EDUCATIONAL CHECK), SEPTEMBER 26, 2022, AND DECEMBER 7, 2022. The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by T. Miller. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. ORDINANCE 875, AMENDING CHAPTER 802, TOBACCO TO ADD ALLOWED HOURS OF OPERATION FOR TOBACCO STORES The City Clerk explained tonight the Council is asked to consider an amendment to the City Code to change the allowed hours for the operation of tobacco stores to 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. seven days per week. She commented that there currently are not hours of operation for tobacco stores in the City Code. She noted that this would be specific to tobacco stores and would not apply to gas stations. T. Miller asked and received confirmation that there is only one other tobacco store in the city. Mayor Fischer asked if Mr. DeRosa has been solicited for an opinion. The City Clerk replied that the owner of the tobacco shop stated that he supports whatever the Council decides. She stated that business is currently open until 11 p.m. Kwapick asked if other businesses have a time cut off for tobacco sales. The City Clerk replied that there is no regulation on the hours of sale for tobacco and therefore the rules are left to the cities to establish if desired. Gutierrez referenced the start time of 8 a.m. and asked if gas stations would not be allowed to sell tobacco prior to that time. The City Clerk replied that this would be specific to tobacco shops and not the general display and sales license held by gas stations and liquor stores. Kwapick introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2023-7-85 – ADOPTING ORDINANCE 875, AMENDING LITTLE CANADA CITY CODE CHAPTER 802, TOBACCO, TO ADD ALLOWED HOURS OF OPERATION FOR TOBACCO STORES The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by T. Miller. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted.