HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2014-28 - Authorizing Study Regarding E Cigarette Lounges and Sampling - 02/18/2014 CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-28
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A STUDY TO DETERMINE WHAT AMENDMENTS TO
THE CITY CODE ARE REQUIRED TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY,AND
WELFARE AND TO PROVIDE FOR SOUND PLANNING WITH RESPECT TO ALL
HOOKAH LOUNGES, E CIGARETTE LOUNGES, RELATED LOUNGES,AND
E CIGARETTE SAMPLING
WHEREAS, a cigarettes and related products have surged in popularity but information and
regulation have lagged behind. Despite the fact that a cigarettes have been sold for several years there
is little information regarding their safety.
WHEREAS, there are more than 250 types of e cigarettes on the market and the ingredients
vary widely. There have been no large scale tests or studies to examine the various ingredients used to
determine their safety.
WHEREAS,there are no regulations relating to the packaging of a cigarettes.
WHEREAS, there is no evidence on whether or not a cigarettes assist people in quitting
smoking tobacco cigarettes.
WHEREAS, the City's current regulations do not adequately address a cigarettes due to their
recent development and the lack of information about them.
WHEREAS, hookah lounges are establishments where patrons share shisha (flavored tobacco)
or other similar products from a communal hookah or nargile or where patrons are served individual
hookah pipes that are smoked on site.
WHEREAS, hookah lounges have become popular establishments. However, little regulation
exists due to their fairly recent emergence in the area.
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that in order to protect the planning process and the
health, safety and welfare of the general public the City must conduct a study to determine what
amendments to the City Code will be required to deal effectively with hookah lounges, a cigarettes
lounges, and related lounges and a cigarette sampling. This study will include review of scientific and
factual data relating to shisha, a cigarettes and related devices and products, their composition and their
risks; review of actions taken by other governmental entities relating to hookah lounges, a cigarette
lounges and related lounges and a cigarette sampling; and analysis of the options relating to hookah
lounges, a cigarette lounges, and related lounges and a cigarette sampling available to the City in order
to protect the planning process and the health, safety and welfare of the general public.
WHEREAS, the City Council has concluded that the public health, safety and welfare and
sound planning require that a moratorium be imposed on the approval of any hookah lounges, e
cigarette lounges or related lounges and a cigarette sampling during the pendency of the study and the
various public hearings preceding possible adoption amendments to the City Code.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EDEN PRAIRIE, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL FINDS, DETERMINES, AND ORDERS AS
FOLLOWS:
The City Council hereby authorizes a study to be conducted to determine what amendments to the City
Code will be required to deal effectively with hookah lounges, a cigarettes lounges, related lounges
and a cigarette sampling. This study will include review of scientific and factual data relating to
shisha, a cigarettes and related devices and products, their composition and their risks; review of
actions taken by other governmental entities relating to hookah lounges, a cigarette lounges and related
lounges and a cigarette sampling; and analysis of the options relating to hookah lounges, a cigarette
lounges, and related lounges and e cigarette sampling available to the City in order to protect the
planning process and the health, safety and welfare of the general public.
ADOPTED by the City Council on February 18, 2014.
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Kaye-en Porta, City Clerk