08-10060r
RESOLUTION NO.1 0060
RESOLUTION SUSPENDING THE TOBACCO LICENSE FOR GADA AUTO SERVICE,
7733 PORTLAND, AND IMPOSING A CIVIL PENALTY FOR SECOND TIME TOBACCO
COMPLIANCE FAILURE
WHEREAS, Gada Auto Service ("Licensee") holds a license to sell tobacco
products within the City of Richfield; and
WHEREAS, on November 1, 2007, the City of Richfield Public Safety Department
conducted a compliance check of the Licensee's establishment, and during the compliance
check, an employee of the Licensee sold tobacco to a minor; and
WHEREAS, this is technically their third failed tobacco compliance check; however,
due to the step back option (two consecutive compliance check passes), it is considered
their second offense; and
WHEREAS, the Licensee appeared before the City Council on February 12, 2008
and admitted the violation and stipulated to the suspension and penalty imposed by this
resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Richfield
as follows:
1. The Licensee's tobacco license is hereby suspended for a period of two (2)
consecutive days, commencing on a date to be determined by the Public Safety
Director, but to take place within 30 days of their Council appearance.
2. A civil penalty of $400 is hereby imposed. On or before March 12,2008, the Licensee
shall deliver a check or money order payable to the City of Richfield in the amount of
$400.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 12th day of
February, 2008.
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Debbie Goettel, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Theresa Schyma, Deputy City Clerk