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CITE' OF LAKE ELMS) Administrative Policy No. 97 -2 Regulation of Advertisements in the City Newsletter 1.0 Intent and Purpose 1.1 The City of Lake Elmo strives to keep residents informed of City policies, programs, and regulations through the City Newsletter. To offset costs, the City desires to offer advertisement space to area businesses. The City hereby establishes the following policy for accepting advertisements: 2.0 Advertising Content 2.1 The City shall only accept advertisements from commercial or professional establishments. 2.2 Given the negative public health and safety ramifications associated with the use of liquor, particularly by minors, and the City's endorsement of the D.A.R.E. Program, the City will not accept advertisements that relate to, or promote the use of liquor. 2.3 There is a preponderance of evidence about the negative impact of tobacco usage on the public health. The City will not accept advertisements that relate to, or promote the use of tobacco products. 2.4 Advertisements for establishments that are in the primary business of selling liquor and/or tobacco products will not be accepted. 2.5 Advertisements that are libelous or obscene will not be accepted. 2.6 Advertising to promote action taken by the City. 3.0 Advertising states for City Newsletter 3.1 A resolution establishing the 1997 advertising rates for the City Newsletter is attached to this policy. Thereafter, advertising rates will be reviewed at the Council's years organizational meeting. Any change to the advertising rates will require adoption of a resolution by a majority of the Council. 4.0 Effectiveness 4.1 This policy shall become effective upon its adoption by the Lake Elmo City Council. Adopted by the Lake Elmo City Council the 6' day of May, 1997. /- �1, " � 'k- & � - - - I -I - &IIAXI -t, Attest: W hn, Maw Mary Kueffner, V ity Adm t§`trator