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515 Little Canada Road, Little Canada, MN 55117-1600 <br />(651) 766-4029 / FAX: (651) 766-4048 <br />www.ci.little-canada.mn.us <br />MEMORANDUJM <br />TO: Mayor Blesener and Members of the City Council <br />FROM: Kathy Glanzer, City Clerk <br />DATE: October 17, 2014 <br />RE: Request for General Tobacco License <br />2526 Rice Street — Kelly Ortiz <br />MAYOR <br />Bill 131esener <br />COUNCIL <br />Rick Montour <br />John Keis <br />Michael McGraw <br />Shelly Boss <br />ADMINISTRATOR <br />Joel R. Hanson <br />Attached is a request for a General Tobacco License at 2526 Rice Street submitted by Kelly <br />Ortiz. Mr. Ortiz would like to operate a convenience store at this location that would include a <br />substantial portion of the floor space dedicated to tobacco sales. The space is 1,200 square feet <br />with 40% to be dedicated to tobacco sales (480 square feet). You will note from the diagram that <br />the 720 square feet dedicated to convenience store includes all remaining space (mechanical <br />room, employee bathroom, aisle space). <br />I explained to Mr. Ortiz that this would not meet the intent of the General Tobacco License and <br />that the Council will he considering the clarification of this license at its November 121! meeting. <br />Mr. Ortiz was informed that consideration will be given to limiting accessory tobacco sales to a <br />range of 20 to 25 cubic feet. Mr. Ortiz is also the operator of Daubers Cafe. <br />Mr. Ortiz has asked to appear before the Council to present his request to you. <br />