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City Council Minutes <br />February 6, 2023 <br />Page 3 <br />f ' Mayor Dietz asked the city attorney if even though the citation was issued to the employee does that justify <br />the business being charged for it. Counselor Shepherd explained Section 26.33 of the Elk River City Code <br />and how the licensee is responsible for the action of its employees. <br />Ms. Moss stated the licensee was not aware that the October 31, 2022, violation was re -cited until after the <br />December 5, 2022, violation. She stated if they had known sooner her client would have taken steps to <br />remedy the situation sooner and avoid the December citation. She continued to ask the Council to waive the <br />7-day suspension. <br />Mayor Dietz closed the public hearing. <br />Mayor Dietz asked if the 7-day suspension could be lessened. Counselor Shepherd explained we can be <br />more restrictive, however not less restrictive to state statute. <br />The Council discussed and unanimously agreed to move forward with the administrative penalties. <br />Moved by Councilmember Beyer and seconded by Councilmember Wagner to adopt Resolution <br />23-08 imposing administrative penalties for violation of tobacco license requirements. Motion <br />carried 5-0. <br />8.1 Discuss Work Session Items <br />There were no additional work session items added. <br />8.2 Appoint Councilmember: Volunteer of the Year Selection Committee <br />Mayor Dietz presented the staff report. <br />Moved by Councihnernber Westgaard and seconded by Councilmember Beyer to appoint <br />Councilmember Grupa to serve on the Volunteer of the Year Selection Committee. Motion carried <br />5-0. <br />8.3 Final Feasibility Report for the Northeast and Northwest Urban Service Area Expansion <br />Study <br />u <br />Mayor Dietz noted some property owners are present and will have questions for the Council. He stated the <br />property owners are aware no decisions will be made tonight regarding their questions. <br />Mr. Wisner presented the staff report. <br />Mayor Dietz asked if the Council would be committed to the study of they approved it. Mr. Wisner stated <br />the study would be used as a guiding document and is not approval for a project. <br />Mayor Dietz invited the property owners to speak. <br />laIIREI I <br />NATURE <br />