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Woodbury Council explores new approach to alcohol and tobacco enforcement
Cottage Grove Drive Area Master Plan Update and Review
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Staff recommends Council discuss and provide direction to staff.
Staff recommend we keep the option to enforce alcohol and tobacco compliance through criminal penalties. Even though most cases are reduced to lesser offenses or handled administratively, having the ability to pursue criminal charges is still an important deterrent, especially for repeat or serious violations.
A combined approach could offer more flexibility: First offense: Handled with an administrative citation. Subsequent offenses (within a set time frame, such as 24–36 months): Escalate to criminal penalties.
This item is informational and feedback purposes only and there is no particular action required.
The master plan contains the remaining area of Sub-Phase 2D that has not been studied with a master plan, along with some areas of Phase 3 to ensure future design consistency when those phases are opened for development.
To deliver a steady supply of lots for the community, it is important to begin the development process to provide lot inventory for 2027 and beyond. Without action, the City could see future increases to housing costs, budget impacts due to decreased revenue, and impacts to established goals of meeting the housing needs for the community.
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Memo for Alcohol and Tobacco Compliance Discussion
Reference memo attached to Workshop Letter 26-49
Woodbury City Policy on Alcoholic Beverages
Minnesota State Statute regarding Liquor
State statute for tobacco sale to under 21
State statute for furnishing alcohol to under 21
Woodbury City Code for administrative citations and penalties
Memo for Update and Review of Cottage Grove Drive Area Master Plan
City Council directive outlining requirements for master plans
Related policy for master plan
City Council policy reference for Master Plans
City Council policy reference for growth management