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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 12, 2014 *APPROVAL OF FINAL PAYMENT TO REMACKEL FOR CITY CENTER CONCRETE WORK; *APPROVAL OFANAMENDMENT TO THE PERSONNEL POLICY INCREASING TUITION REIMBURSEMENT AMOUNT AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Montour. Ayes (4). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. TOBACCO The City Clerk noted that the Council has been reviewing the City's ORDINANCE tobacco ordinance over the past few months relative to the categories of tobacco licenses. The Clerk noted that the tobacco ordinance provides for two types of licenses, a General Tobacco Sales & Display License and a Tobacco Store License. The General Tobacco License number is not limited, but the Tobacco Store License is limited to two, both of which are currently taken. The Clerk pointed out that there are three issues before the Council this evening. One relates to better defining the General Tobacco Sales & Display License, one relates to the request of Kelly Ortiz for a tobacco license that would all him to open a convenience store with 40% of the floor area dedicated to tobacco sales, and the third relates to an inquiry by an individual interested in growing and selling tobacco. The Council discussed the inquiry about the ability for a resident to grow and sell his own tobacco. The Clerk noted the City Attorney's correspondence which states that the individual would likely need a cigarette distributor license from the State of MN as well as points out that fairly detailed records are then required for tax purposes. The City Attorney indicated that if the City is interested in allowing this type of business venture, his recommendation would be that the City license it. The Clerk noted that the individual making the inquiry did not provide many specifics, but indicated that he may be present at this evening's meeting. It was the consensus of the Council to consider this matter at the time that a specific proposal is put forth. The Clerk then reviewed the proposed ordinance amendment which better defines the City's General Tobacco Sales & Display License. She noted that the proposed definitions clarify the way that the City has historically handled these licenses. The ordinance states that tobacco sales under the General Tobacco License must be accessory to the primary business 3