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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018 09-24 CCM Work Session09/24/18 -1- MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA WORK SESSION SEPTEMBER 24, 2018 CITY HALL – COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center City Council/Economic Development Authority (EDA) met in Work Session called to order by Mayor/President Tim Willson at 10:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor/President Tim Willson and Councilmembers/Commissioners Marquita Butler, April Graves, Kris Lawrence-Anderson, and Dan Ryan. Also present were Deputy City Manager Reggie Edwards, Community Development Director Meg Beekman, City Attorney Troy Gilchrist, and Carla Wirth, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER T-21 ISSUE RESPONSE Deputy City Manager Reggie Edwards introduced the item and reviewed the background of this consideration. He stated the City Council is asked to review the draft ordinance and provide direction to staff regarding the amendment to the City ordinance. It was noted that in 2017, the Council adopted a new strategic plan and priorities for the years 2018-2020. Two related strategic priorities adopted were “Safe, Secure, Stable Community” and “Resident Economic Stability.” The deliberation of the issue of the use of tobacco by youth is a health, safety, and economic issue. On May 10, 2018, the Brooklyn Youth Council and Hennepin County Public Health Department presented a report and recommendations regarding the issue of T-21 tobacco. On August 27, 2018, the City Council heard a presentation from staff regarding possible options to address the issue regarding the use of tobacco by youth in the City. Dr. Edwards read the six options presented and Council direction on each. He stated based on the Council’s direction, staff drafted an amendment to the ordinance for the Council’s review. He detailed each significant change to the ordinance and noted staff also modified the time schedule. Mayor/President Willson asked if the language should include the number of days it is suspended. Dr. Edwards stated staff will clarify that language. Dr. Edwards presented the proposed ordinance amendment timeline, noting it would take effect December 21, 2018, if moved forward. 09/24/18 -2- Councilmember/Commissioner Graves asked if the past ordinance cited underaged smokers, which was recommended. She stated other cities have stricken citing underaged smokers. City Attorney Troy Gilchrist referenced Page 12, subparagraph c) Minors, containing language citing underaged smokers, noting it has been deleted. Mayor/President Willson stated the City can be more restrictive than State Statute but not less restrictive. Dr. Edwards explained if an underaged smoker was cited, it was in consultation with other jurisdictions to determine what was appropriate, but that language has been stricken from this draft ordinance. Dr. Edwards asked if there is consensus on the City Council’s recap of previous deliberation, direction and intent outlined in the draft amended ordinance, and the schedule as outlined to amend said ordinance. Mayor/President Willson stated his support. Councilmember/Commissioner Ryan stated the information provided is accurate as he remembers the discussion but he wished the City Council had agreed to restrict sale of all electronic cigarettes and vaping products to adult tobacco shops and that all flavored products had been restricted. He supported working in partnership with other cities in this effort. He referenced American Cancer Society information on the amount of taxes collected on sale of tobacco products, noting it could be used for programs to promote cessation and prevent youth tobacco use. Councilmember/Commissioner Lawrence-Anderson referenced an email from Emily Anderson, Association of Nonsmokers of Minnesota, noting the draft ordinance does not restrict other flavored tobacco products to adult only shops. Mayor/President Willson stated that is correct as there was not City Council/EDA consensus to support it. The majority consensus of the City Council/EDA was to direct staff to move this item forward for first reading. ART CONTEST JUDGING Deputy City Manager Reggie Edwards introduced Community Development Director Meg Beekman to present this item. Community Development Director Meg Beekman provided each member with a packet of artwork entries to be judged, noting a criterion score sheet is also included. She stated the City Council/EDA could consider them tonight or take them home for review and judging. Mayor/President Willson suggested the Councilmember/Commissioner take the artwork entries home for review and submit their score card to staff. Community Development Director Meg Beekman asked the City Council/EDA to return their scoring information by next Monday. 09/24/18 -3- Councilmember/Commissioner Graves suggested staff put out an update on this item so it is known that the entries are now being considered by the City Council/EDA. The majority consensus of the City Council/EDA was to review the artwork entries and submit their scores to Community Development Director Beekman by next Monday. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember/Commissioner Ryan moved and Councilmember/Commissioner Graves seconded adjournment of the City Council/Economic Development Authority Work Session at 10:22 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.