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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — NOVEMBER 27, 2023 16 MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Fabel seconded a motion to adopt Ordinance 2023-015 for Planning Case 23-019 for City Code Amendments to Chapter 13 Zoning Code and Chapter 15 Erosion and Sediment Control to strike and add language to standardize the permitting requirements for filling and excavation as well as the types of activities that shall be allowed. The motion carried (4-0). MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Fabel seconded a motion to Authorize Publication for a Summary Ordinance of 2023-015 for Planning Case 23-019. The motion carried (4-0). E. Arden Hills Tobacco — Tobacco License Forfeiture Assistant to the City Administrator/City Clerk Hanson stated Arden Hills Tobacco violated City Code three times during a 12 month period. She explained that Arden Hills Tobacco was relinquishing its tobacco license effective at 11:59 pm on Sunday, November 26. A compliance check to confirm closure of the business occurred on Monday, November 27. Because the business had surrendered its license, it was recommended the Council formally accept the forfeiture of Arden Hills Tobacco's tobacco license at tonight's meeting. Councilmember Holden asked how many tobacco licenses does the City have at this time. Assistant to the City Administrator/City Clerk Hanson reported the City currently had six and now there would be five. She explained the City currently had no cap on the number tobacco licenses that were allowed in the City. Councilmember Holden supported the Council putting a moratorium on tobacco licenses in order to allow the Council to further discuss tobacco/cannabis uses in the City of Arden Hills. Councilmember Fabel reported the Council had one very specific item before them, which was the forfeiture of a tobacco license. He did not believe the Council had to discuss the potential of a moratorium at this time. MOTION: Councilmember Fabel moved and Councilmember Monson seconded a motion to formally accept the forfeiture of the tobacco license of Arden Hills Tobacco. Councilmember Holden stated she would like to discuss the topic of a moratorium prior to voting on this item. Mayor Grant commented on how the discussion at this time had to be germane to the forfeiture of the tobacco license for Arden Hills Tobacco. Councilmember Monson asked if the forfeiture was accepted could the Council then move on a moratorium. City Attorney Schmidt reported this would be the proper process to follow.