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June 11, 2019 Page 3 of 4 Motion by Councilmember Dunsworth, seconded by Councilmember Jacobsen to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Councilmember Burg thanked the Bel Air PTA for their generous donation to the City. She encouraged the Edward Jones representative to introduce themselves to the public. Thomas Hoffman, Edward Jones, introduced himself to the Council and described the financial planning services he would be providing to the community. Councilmember Burg requested Ben Karp from Ramsey County come forward to discuss the Rice Creek North Regional Trail Master Plan. Ben Karp, Ramsey County Parks and Recreation, explained the County was in the final phases of completing the Rice Creek North Regional Trail Master Plan. He reported this was a 14-mile regional trail corridor that stretched from the Anoka chain of lakes down to the Mississippi River. He reported this trail hooks into Long Lake in New Brighton. He commented further on the improvements that would be made to the trailheads 4 Ayes, 0 Nays - Motion Carried Public Hearing None. Council Business 1. Consider Resolution to Amend Tobacco Ordinance. Motion by Councilmember Burg, seconded by Councilmember Dunsworth to Adopt Ordinance No. 862 regarding Tobacco Regulations and Adopt a Resolution approving a Summary Publication of Ordinance No. 862. City Manager Lotter indicated Public Safety Director Paetznick would be presenting this item to the Council. Public Safety Director Paetznick stated per Council direction following the public hearing last month, the City Attorney has drafted an ordinance amendment to raise the age of purchase for tobacco products to 21 with no restriction on the sale of all flavored products in the City of New Brighton. The updated draft also allows for self-service displays and sampling in a tobacco or vapor products shop, consistent with Minnesota Statutes Section 144.4167 (permitted smoking). Mayor Johnson asked how the Council felt about 16-year olds being allowed to sell tobacco. She stated she would prefer to see this age raised to 18. Councilmember Burg questioned if this would be hindrance on the City’s local business owners. Al Norse explained he doesn’t hire anyone under the age of 18 for legal reasons. Councilmember Dunsworth stated this matter gave her reason to pause originally, but after learning more than one person typically worked at a time and that the majority of employees were 18+ she could support this recommendation. Councilmember Jacobsen asked how the current Ordinance addressed the age for the sale of tobacco. Public Safety Director Paetznick reported the current Ordinance was silent on this matter. Councilmember Jacobsen explained he would support the Ordinance remaining silent on this matter. Mayor Johnson supported the Ordinance remaining silent on this matter as well. Councilmember Burg thanked the public for coming forward and speaking on this topic. She stated it was heartwarming to see the community coming forward to address this topic in order to protect todays youth. Councilmember Jacobsen noted 34 cities had passed legislation regarding Tobacco 21. He commented he appreciated the support the Council had from the community and stated he anticipated the State would be passing legislation in the coming years. 4 Ayes, 0 Nays-Motion Carried Public Hearing Council Business 1. Consider Resolution to Amend Tobacco Ordinance.