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April 30, 2012 Awarded the bid to reconstruct lift staAwarded Interstate Companies the - tions #1 and #12 to Magney ConstrucValentine Park improvement proj (Holden excused) -- tion in the amount of $291,620 and ect in the amount of $321,757. Park authorized the purchase of pumps and amenities including a play structure Authorized the purchase of 11 park equipment for pumps #1 and #12 from and swingset, picnic shelter, half court benches in the amount of $4,963 from Electric Pump Company in the amount basketball area, as well as benches, Recycled Plastic Park Benches (4-0) picnic tables and trash bins have also been authorized for purchase from the Adopted Resolution 2012-011 prohib - State Contract (4-0) Authorized the replacement of ap iting parking on the west side of Old - proximately 1,500 feet of water main Highway 10 from McCracken Lane to along Old Highway 10 between ValenAuthorized the donation of old play the railroad bridge (4-0) - tine Avenue and Lake Valentine Road structure from Valentine Park to Calgary Lutheran Church of Roseville Appointed Miriam Ward to the board (4-0) (4-0) of Northwest Youth and Family Ser - vices as the City representative (4-0) City updates tobacco ordinance by Kristine Goodrich by Kristine Goodrich most businesses, excluding those at he City has updated its tobacco and tobacco-related devices, the revised T which 90 percent of sales are tobacco ordinance now also applies to devices that or related products. Self-service is prohibition of tobacco sampling, and deliver nicotine and lobelia (often called other changes. The City Council adopted - - quire the customer to interact with an the revised ordinance May 14. The changes nitions making clear that the rules apply to employee. comply with new State law and address the all forms of tobacco, nicotine, and lobelia new generation of tobacco products. The consumed in any manner. The additions A new provision notes licenses are a Ramsey Tobacco Coalition helped the City were needed to cover new types of prod - privilege and not a right and an initial prepare its new ordinance. ucts, such as hookah pipes and e-cigarettes. issuance does not guarantee renewal. Cessation products approved by the Food All businesses that sell tobacco must obtain and Drug Administration are exempt. The Council can delay action on a a City license and comply with regula - license application for a reasonable tions outlined in the ordinance. The City Other ordinance revisions include: period of time if needed to investi - currently has six tobacco license holders, Sampling of tobacco is prohibited, gate any issues. all which were invited to give input on the even in tobacco shops. changes. If the City accidentally issues or re - Vending machines or any other self- news a license to an ineligible person, In addition to tobacco, tobacco products, service sale stations are prohibited at the City may revoke the license. Both the clerk and the license holder continued from page 2 can be penalized if a clerk sells tobac - co or other such prohibited products to It is important that we maintain and improve our own habitat. Th a minor. who have donated trees and shrubs for our parks and walkways and have donated benches so we can stop and enjoy the surroundings. A violation that occurs within two Trails, and Recreation Committee held its annual clean-up day. years of a prior violation is subject to up a winters accumulation of garbage, I noticed threats to our increasing penalties. Previously the - thorn, burdock, and creeping charlie. timeframe was one year. Buckthorn is a European import that is a threat to habitat by cr and native plants. In turn, this takes away food critical to natadded: any place which is more than half vertically enclosed, including the City has information for pickup. The DNR also has informatioretractable walls, doors, and windows, - ious and invasive species in our midst. The challenge to the Citeven when they are open. are not enough resources to keep up with removal. We can help by Prohibition of sales of single cigarettes yards and wild area of these plants and by volunteering to help does not include cigars that cost $2 or in our parks. Hope to see you on the trails. more. 3