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RESOLUTION NO. 22-108
APPROVING ISSUANCE OF A TOBACCO LICENSE TO
AK SMOKE ZONE
WHEREAS,Ai Afureedy, AK Smoke Zone Inc. has submitted an application for a
tobacco license for a store located at 7107 Otter Lake Road, Suite 120; and
WHEREAS, city staff has reviewed said application and determined that the request
meets the requirements of the City Code and Minnesota State Statutes for the type of
licenses requested; and
WHEREAS,the Public Safety Department of the City of Lino Lakes has conducted an
investigation of the applicant and found no reason to deny, and;
WHEREAS,the applicant has paid the necessary fees; and
WHEREAS,the application requires approval by the City Council; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Lino
Lakes hereby approves a tobacco license for Ai Afureedy, AK Smoke Zone Inc.subject to
compliance to all the provisions and conditions of the laws of the city, state and federal
'^ government.
Adopted by the Council of the City of Lino Lakes this 12th day of September, 2022.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by
Councilmember Lyden and was duly seconded by Councilmember Stoesz and upon vote
being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Lyden, Stoesz, Cavegn,
Rafferty
The following voted against same: None (Absent- Ruhla
Ro afferty, Mayor
ATTEST:
J 'a ne)Bartell, City ler
AGENDA ITEM 1G
STAFF ORIGINATOR: Lisa Hogstad-Osterhues, Deputy Clerk
MEETING DATE: September 12, 2022
TOPIC: Consider Approval of Resolution 22-108, Approving a new
Tobacco License for Ai Afureedy, AK Smoke Zone Inc.
VOTE REQUIRED: 3/5
INTRODUCTION
Mr. Ai Afureedy has applied for a tobacco license. Mr. Ai Afureedy has applied for a tobacco
license to open a new tobacco store located at 7107 Otter Lake Road, Suite 120.
BACKGROUND
The application submitted to the City is complete, the related fees have been paid to the City as
required. In addition, the Lino Lakes Public Safety Department has conducted the required
background investigation on the applicant.
In accordance with the Lino Lakes Code of Ordinances, Section 602.02 relating to Tobacco
Licensing, this application requires approval by the City Council. The code also requires that
opportunity shall be given to any person to be heard for or against the granting of the license.
The council may then, in its discretion, grant or refuse the application.
The applicant is aware that approval is subject to all the provisions and conditions of the laws of
the city, state and federal government.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the approval of a Tobacco Licenses for Mr. Ai Afureedy, AK Smoke Zone
Inc.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution No. 22-108