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MEMORANDUM DATE: March 18, 1998 TO: Honorable Mayor and Council FROM: Ry -Chel Gaustad RE: Tobacco Ordinance #66 The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on March 12, to consider proposed tobacco ordinance #66. No one was present to object to the ordinance format nor the language set forth. On recommendation of the committee, the following action was taken: Broussard - Vickers moved and was seconded to forward tobacco ordinance 966 to the City Council; Apply appropriate numbering and strike in its entirety, Tobacco Ordinance 66.13 Penalties. Subd. 3 Minors. (Minors found in unlawful possession of, or who unlawfully purchased or attempt to purchase tobacco, tobacco products, or tobacco related devices shall be charged an administrative fee set by City Council resolution and will be subjected to 20 hours of community service.) The consequence of the above -noted motion removes the city from intervening if a juvenile disputes an alleged violation. Whereas now, Anoka County will independently continue their efforts to discipline convicted violators. This item is scheduled to be addressed by the Council. However, currently the State Legislature is in deliberation as to the State's tobacco law language and local control. Therefore, the State may elect to change the current State tobacco laws thus, causing sections of the proposed tobacco ordinance to be invalid. In light of the above mentioned, the City Council may want to consider tabling the tobacco ordinance, pending legislative action. The Legislative session is scheduled to close on April 8, but by State Statute no later than May 18. The neat following Centerville Council meeting is scheduled for May 27, 1998.