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1 <br />CITY COUNCIL <br />REGULAR MEETING STAFF REPORT <br />AGENDA ITEM 1E <br />STAFF ORIGINATOR: Jolleen Chaika, City Clerk <br />MEETING DATE: September 11, 2023 <br />TOPIC: Resolution 23-92, Approving a New Tobacco License <br />VOTE REQUIRED: 3/5 <br />______________________________________________________________________________ <br />INTRODUCTION <br />The City of Lino Lakes requires a license for any business that wishes to sell tobacco products. <br />BACKGROUND <br />In June, 2023 a tobacco license was issued to Lino Lakes One Stop; however, that business has <br />now closed and a new owner/operator has opened the gas station at 6501 Ware Road. Under <br />Chapter 602 of the city code, a tobacco license may not transfer when a business changes <br />hands and a new license must be obtained by the new owner/operator. <br />An application by the new owner of the convenience store, Lino Lakes Quick Stop, located at <br />6501 Ware Road, has applied for a new tobacco license for the remainder of the licensing year, <br />through June 30, 2023. A background check was conducted by Lino Lakes Public Safety and no <br />factors to deny the license were found. <br />RECOMMENDATION <br />Staff recommends approval of Resolution 23-92, Approving a New Tobacco License for Lino <br />Lakes Quick Stop. <br />ATTACHMENTS <br />Resolution 23-92