City Council Pauses Approval of New Tobacco Permits Pending Legal Review

The Boone City Council convened on July 21, 2025, to address several key agenda items, including a significant motion regarding tobacco permits and updates on community projects.

The meeting began with discussions surrounding the approval of new tobacco permits. A motion was made to pause the approval process until the end of the calendar year. This pause is pending an investigation by the city attorney into potential zoning changes related to tobacco sales. The motion was supported by multiple council members and passed unanimously.

Following the tobacco permit discussion, council members shared updates on various community initiatives. One council member reported progress on securing insurance quotes for the band shelter project, indicating that three different quotes had been obtained and submitted to the insurance company for processing.

Additionally, a council member reflected on the local boys' baseball team's recent performance in a state game held in Sioux City. Although the team lost 3-1 to the top-ranked team, the council member praised their effort and sportsmanship.

Overall, the meeting highlighted the council's commitment to community health and safety through the tobacco permit motion, as well as ongoing support for local sports and infrastructure projects. The council plans to continue monitoring these issues in future meetings.