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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 11, 2023 9 The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by D. Miller. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. Mayor Fischer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2023-10-114 – ADOPTING ORDINANCE 883, AMENDING THE LITTLE CANADA FEE SCHEDULE TO ADD A STORMWATER UTILITY FEE WITH ONE EQUIVALENT RESIDENTIAL UNIT (ERU) SET AT $82 PER YEAR EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2024 The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by D. Miller. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. ORDINANCE 879, ADD CITY CODE CHAPTER 1209, TOBACCO AND CANNABIS USE ON PUBLIC PROPERTY AND ORDINANCE 880, AMENDING CITY CODE 2601, CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF PARKS TO PROHIBIT TOBACCO & CANNABIS USE The City Clerk commented that this was discussed at the September 27th workshop, and it was determined that they would focus on the smoking component at this time. She noted that this would ban smoking of tobacco and cannabis, as well as all tobacco products. She noted that this ordinance focuses on the parks and any property controlled by the City. She stated that the second piece would add language related to parks and management of park facilities to add a section related to tobacco and cannabis, along with updating the penalties for violation. She provided input from the discussion of the Parks Commission related to enforcement. She stated that Ramsey County does have a smoking ordinance in effect and therefore much of that language was used in order to provide consistent ability for enforcement. She asked the Council to hold a public hearing and then consider the ordinances as proposed. She noted that if changes are desired, this could come back to a future meeting. Mayor Fischer opened the public hearing for comments from the general public. Tonya Weigel, 2613 Edgerton, asked for the background for different rules in parks versus on roads/streets. The City Clerk commented that there has been a lot of talk about where people could go. She explained that someone could cross the road if they saw someone coming whereas it would be harder to get away from someone on a trail. Ms. Weigel expressed a concern and would like to see the walking paths along streets regulated in the same manner as trails within parks. There were no further comments from the public. Upon motion by Fischer, seconded by T. Miller, the public hearing was closed. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Motion adopted. D. Miller thanked staff for doing an excellent job and keeping similar language to Ramsey County as the City uses Ramsey County for law enforcement. He recognized that this is the start and amendments can be made if needed. Kwapick agreed and noted that staff did a great job summarizing the discussion in the workshop. He commented that while he is not a fan of smoking, he does agree that people should have the option to smoke along a roadway. He recognized that people living in a structure with a shared wall with