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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—MARCH 25, 2019 11 <br /> Councilmember Scott indicated Arden Hills was proposing to take a larger step than some of its <br /> neighboring communities. However, he understood that flavored products were being targeted to <br /> young adults. For this reason, he supported the language as is with the banning of flavored <br /> products in Arden Hills. <br /> Councilmember Holmes agreed she was against the sale of flavored products but did not believe <br /> adult tobacco shops fit into the purpose of the Ordinance. Because she was in the minority on this <br /> issue, she would not disagree with the sale of flavored tobacco otherwise. <br /> Mayor Grant commented there was a potential the City Council would have to revisit this issue <br /> if the State were to pass legislation regarding the sale of tobacco and flavored tobacco products. <br /> City Attorney Jamnik reported this was the case. <br /> Councilmember Holden indicated the only other item she wanted to address was under <br /> Subdivision 12 regarding the age of individuals selling tobacco products. She stated she <br /> supported the language as written and did not want to see the age raised to 21. <br /> Councilmember Holden asked if 90 days was enough time to allow retailers to get rid of their <br /> flavored tobacco products. <br /> City Clerk Hanson stated other cities had an even shorter time period to allow for the adjustment <br /> and noted the 90 days was being offered per the Council's recommendation at a prior work <br /> session. <br /> The motion carried (5-0). <br /> 11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS <br /> None. <br /> 12. COUNCIL COMMENTS <br /> Councilmember Scott congratulated City Planner Mike Mrosla on becoming a father on March <br /> 11, 2019. <br /> Councilmember Scott thanked the Public Works Department for their great work during the <br /> recent snow events and thanked all of the residents in Arden Hills for keeping their fire hydrants <br /> free and clear of snow. <br /> Councilmember Scott reported Friday, March 29, 2019, has been declared Vietnam War <br /> Veterans Day and noted a program would be held at the VA Medical Center in Minneapolis at <br /> 9:00 a.m. <br /> Councilmember McClung thanked the Public Works Department for all of their hard work this <br /> winter and for filling City potholes this spring. <br />