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Councilmember Riley stated that the recommendation is that the Council provide direction to staff <br /> to begin the process to amend the City Code and asked for additional clarification. <br /> Deputy City Administrator Gladhill stated that at the last meeting staff provided a recommendation <br /> to approve the liquor license request based on the current City Code. He noted that the Council <br /> was hesitant to approve the license. He stated that staff needs direction on whether or not to amend <br /> the City Code. <br /> Councilmember Riley stated that he does not see a need to amend the City Code. <br /> Councilmember Kuzma stated that he would also not see a reason to change the City Code but <br /> would want the age stipulated at 21 if it is not already. <br /> Councilmember Menth asked if the business has a license already. <br /> Deputy City Administrator Gladhill confirmed that the business currently holds a tobacco license <br /> and sells vaping supplies and electronic cigarettes. <br /> Councilmember Menth stated that it is his understanding that the business currently sells tobacco <br /> products and CBD oils and the problem would be that once the alcohol comes into play, CBD <br /> would not be eligible. He asked if the business is aware of that requirement. <br /> Deputy City Administrator Gladhill confirmed that the business is aware that they would no longer <br /> be able to sell CBD products if they choose to sell alcohol. <br /> Councilmember Heinrich stated that she would not support amending City Code. <br /> Councilmember Riley stated that both Federal and Minnesota law have made the change in age to <br /> 21 to purchase tobacco products. <br /> Motion by Councilmember Riley, seconded by Councilmember Heinrich, to not begin a process <br /> to amend City Code pertaining to Liquor Licenses and Tobacco Licenses. <br /> Further discussion: Councilmember Menth stated that there are businesses that sell liquor and <br /> tobacco and asked how they do that. Deputy City Administrator Gladhill explained that by leaving <br /> the Code as it is the City would continue to allow that activity to occur. <br /> Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor LeTourneau, Councilmembers Riley, Heinrich, Kuzma, <br /> Menth, Musgrove, and Specht. Voting No: None. <br /> 7.03: Consider Off-Sale Liquor License at 13939 Saint Francis Boulevard NW; Case of <br /> Cloud X Vapes <br /> Deputy City Administrator Gladhill reviewed the staff report and recommendation to approve the <br /> off-sale liquor license. <br /> City Council/June 23,2020 <br /> Page7of21 <br />