City Council Meeting Date: January 21, 2020
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Ben Martig, City Administrator
Monte Nelson, Chief of Police
Title
Consider Ordinance Amending Northfield City Code, Chapter 30 - Health Care and Sanitation, Article II. - Tobacco (Tobacco 21 Ordinance)
Body
Action Requested:
The Northfield City Council considers approving the Second Reading of an Ordinance Amending Northfield City Code, Chapter 30 - Health Care and Sanitation, Article II. - Tobacco (Tobacco 21 Ordinance).
Summary Report:
The City Council is asked to approve the second reading of the proposed revised Tobacco Ordinance, enacting restrictions for the sale of tobacco to those under 21, (T21). The City Council approved the first reading of the proposed Tobacco Ordinance on January 7, 2020.
At the November 19, 2019 Council meeting, Northfield City Council received a presentation and information on proposed changes to the Northfield Tobacco Ordinance, making it illegal to sell tobacco products to anyone under 21 years of age. The proposed ordinance changes also include modifications to server/clerk training and administrative fines that align with the current City alcohol ordinance. Council approved the advancement of the proposed ordinance and a 30-day notice to tobacco licensees. City Clerk Deb Little sent 30-day notices of the proposed ordinance changes to all Northfield Tobacco licensees on December 4, 2019 (attachment 4).
The Northfield Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention (NASAP) has worked hard to bring the proposed T21 ordinance changes to Council. Members of NASAP and supporting partners presented information at the November 19 Council Meeting. Their PowerPoint presentation is attached for review (attachment 5). City staff supported and continue to support the proposed ordinance changes for T21.
At the November 19 meeting, Council requested additional information on several aspects related to T21 and tobacco regulation. Council asked...
Click here for full text