Meeting record · Richfield, Minnesota
Work Session — Tuesday, March 22, 2022
6 items on the record
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Items on the record
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Review of proposed ordinance structure and licensing language
The work session materials outlined that the proposed ordinance would revise definitions, create a new flavored product definition, rename the tobacco-related device definition to a broader licensed product definition, prohibit flavored product sales, amend application language, block new applications if a cap were implemented, clarify that a license was a privilege rather than a right to automatic renewal, and review penalty fines and suspension periods.
Item 1146Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Support for capping tobacco retail licenses
The City Council supported capping tobacco retail licenses and discussed a staff recommendation to cap licenses at four citywide. Under the described approach, no new licenses would be issued, existing licenses would continue to renew annually, and licenses would expire without reissuance when businesses closed or changed ownership, gradually reducing the total from 25 to 4.
Item 1146Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Support for prohibiting flavored tobacco products
The City Council supported prohibiting the sale of flavored tobacco products in retail establishments and supported giving licensed businesses time to sell through existing inventory before the restriction took effect.
Item 1146Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Discussion of implementation timing and notice to retailers
The City Council discussed possible next steps for the flavored product restriction and license cap, including the start date, providing licensed retailers with notice of the proposed ordinance change 30 days before the first reading, and the importance of timing.
Item 1146Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Adult Cannabis update
The City Council received an adult cannabis update from Chief Jay Henthorne, Director of Public Safety, and Jennifer Anderson, Support Services Manager.
Item 1146Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Tobacco ordinance work session recap and direction
The City Council reviewed a proposed tobacco ordinance during the March 22, 2022 work session. Council members supported restricting flavored tobacco products, allowing retailers time to sell existing inventory, and supported capping tobacco retail licenses while allowing the ABH to determine the capping strategy.
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