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City Council Meeting Minutes July 15, 2014 Page 17 of 21 allow sampling on site, but felt there was an argument for allowing e- cigarettes sampling in the retail establishments. Council member Keany suggested continuing the ordinance to another meeting. He did not feel the reference to marijuana was necessary, but was supportive of a 15' limit from a business. Mayor Pro Tem Dalton was troubled by the dueling studies and experts and suggested waiting for further studies. He agreed the ordinance should be continued to another meeting. Council member Lipton did not agree Council should wait for more definitive studies. He asked if there was currently any prohibition on the use of e- cigarettes in public or municipal facilities. City Attorney Light confirmed there is no prohibition on e- cigarettes in public or municipal facilities. Council member Lipton had no problem banning e- cigarettes from public or municipal buildings because it sends a message to children. He was troubled about prohibitions from sampling in retail stores. He supported continuing the ordinance. Mayor Muckle favored sampling in retail stores and supported the marijuana smoking ban in public. City Attorney Light explained the ordinance bans smoking in outdoor seating areas. City Attorney Light would point out distinctions in the ordinances. The State Clean Air Indoor Act defines tobacco businesses as a primary business where tobacco products are sold, such as a smoke shop. Smoking in a restaurant, bar or public area is prohibited. He noted the City cannot override the state statute. Council member Loo suggested sampling only be allowed in the primary businesses, but a prohibition in restaurants. Council member Stolzmann supported continuing the ordinance and was comfortable with the 15' distance limit. She felt the reference of marijuana was redundant. She spoke to members of the public who view e- cigarettes as different from smoking. She felt if the City does not want people to smoke e- cigarettes at the library, they should just prohibit it at the library, but not through an ordinance. Mayor Muckle voiced his support for sampling and taking out the e- cigarettes from the ordinance. He supported including marijuana in the ordinance and continuing the ordinance. MOTION: Mayor Muckle moved to continue Ordinance No. 1669, Series 2014 to the September 16 Council meeting, seconded by Council member Loo. All were in favor. COMCAST CABLE FRANCHISE NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE