2018-10-02 Council Work Session MinutesCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
Minutes of the City Council Work Session
Held October 2, 2018
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a work session of the City Council, City of Mendota
Heights, Minnesota was held at the City Hall, 1101 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights, Minnesota.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Garlock called the meeting to order at 2:00 pm. Councilmembers Duggan, Miller, Paper,
Petschel were also present.
Others present included Mark McNeill, City Administrator; Cheryl Jacobson, Assistant City
Administrator; Lorri Smith, City Clerk.
FLAVORED TOBACCO DISCUSSION
The Council discussed an amendment to the current tobacco sales code regulations. Elyse Less and
Melissa Mady, representing MN Tobacco Free Alliance, were present to answer the Council's
questions. Christine Matter, representing BCBS - The Center for Prevention, was also present to
answer any questions. Elyse Less provided the Council with a presentation on
The proposed ordinance would restrict the sale of tobacco products to those under 21 years of age.
The ordinance will also further restrict the sale of flavored tobacco products to include mint,
menthol, and wintergreen flavors. The prohibition would be for all locations in Mendota Heights. It
was noted that these changes are meant to stop the youth and young people from smoking and
vaping.
The Council directed staff to meet with the license holders to review the changes being proposed,
answer their questions, and hear any concerns they may have. This code amendment will be placed
on the November 20th City Council agenda for consideration.
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 2:55 pm.
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Lorri Smith, City Clerk
Neil Garlock, Mayor