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Mounds View City Council June 26, 2006 Regular Meeting Page 21 1 Councilmember Thomas said she does not believe the difference between “tobacco free,” and 2 “smoke free” is a matter of semantics and it does infringe on personal freedoms. She said that 3 the City’s responsibilities are not to deem what is appropriate for children. She believes a 4 smoke-free policy protects health and safety and that is the City responsibility, and she is even 5 okay with going with a smoke-free ordinance. 6 7 Councilmember Flaherty said he is okay with a smoke-free or tobacco-free sign, but would not 8 agree with an ordinance. 9 10 Commissioner Stigney said he believes it is an effort to bring an awareness to the makers of the 11 tobacco that it should be done. He said it is an awareness-oriented policy, not an enforcement 12 policy, and supports anything that encourages children not to smoke. 13 14 Mayor Marty stated he agrees that City buildings be smoke free, and understands the role model 15 aspect, and that he is against smoking around children or children’s activities. He stated that he 16 has a problem with over-regulation based on what he has heard from residents about restricting 17 outside settings. 18 19 Mayor Marty stated he understands the intent of the policy, but does not think people should be 20 restricted from smoking outside. He stated it is legal to smoke and it is not the City’s place to 21 make it illegal. 22 23 Ayes – 3 Nays – 2 (Thomas, Marty) Motion carried. 24 25 CONTINUATION OF MEETING 10:00 p.m. 26 27 MOTION/SECOND: MARTY/FLAHERTY to continue the City Council meeting until 10:45 28 p.m. 29 30 Aye – 5 Nay – 0 Motion carried. 31 32 G. Resolution 6860 Approving Change Orders No. 27 through 34 for the City 33 Hall Rehabilitation Project 34 35 Public Works Director Lee stated that the change orders refer to various items included in the 36 City Hall project. He pointed out that Staff has been working with the consultant, and the total 37 amount of change orders, except for one, will bring up total amount to $147,150, which will be 38 the maximum change orders for the project. 39 40 Director Lee said the change does include the addition of the handicapped power door. He 41 pointed out there may be issues the Council will discuss. He added that the consultant would 42 meet with the Council to go over any issues and questions. 43 44