HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018 10-08 CCM Study SessionMINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY
OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
STUDY SESSION
OCTOBER 8, 2018
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Study Session called to order by Mayor Tim Willson
at 6:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Tim Willson and Councilmembers Marquita Butler, April Graves, Kris Lawrence
Anderson, and Dan Ryan. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Deputy City Manager
Reggie Edwards, Public Works Director Doran Cote, Community Development Director Meg
Beelanan, Planner and Zoning Administrator Ginny McIntosh, Business and Workforce
Development Specialist Brett Angell, Deputy Director of Building and Community Standards
Jesse Anderson, City Attorney Troy Gilchrist, and Carla Wirth, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial,
Inc.
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS
City Manager Curt Boganey reported that since the abatement has been taken care of, Consent
Agenda Item 6f, Resolution Declaring a Public Nuisance and Ordering the Removal of Diseased
Trees at Certain Properties in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, can be removed from the agenda.
Councilmember Ryan requested discussion on Consent Agenda Item 6e, An Ordinance
Amending Chapter 23 of the City Code of Ordinances Regarding Tobacco and Tobacco Related
Products. He asked whether there is a ban under State Statutes against smoking sample tobacco
products at a tobacco sales vendor's establishment.
City Attorney Troy Gilchrist recalled the provision that was suggested by Hennepin County to
the City as it viewed that provision as being a loophole in State law since it is not strictly
prohibited. Mr. Gilchrist advised that the City's ordinance as drafted is written to prevent that
from occurring.
Councilmember Ryan read the Statute language and asked if it also applies to vaping products.
Mr. Gilchrist stated that is a covered product and would also apply; however, he will look at the language again to assure that is the case.
Mayor Willson stated the City Council received a letter from the Minnesota Department of
Health supporting the T-21 Ordinance and even more strict regulations.
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