RES 26-1527: Directing the Department of Safety and Inspections to proceed with adverse action and the imposition of a $1,000.00 matrix penalty against the Tobacco Shop license (License ID #918832) held by Frontier JK Limited Liability Company d/b/a Frontier JK Limited Liability Company for the premises located at 623 Como Ave.

Description

Directing the Department of Safety and Inspections to proceed with adverse action and the imposition of a $1,000.00 matrix penalty against the Tobacco Shop license (License ID #918832) held by Frontier JK Limited Liability Company d/b/a Frontier JK Limited Liability Company for the premises located at 623 Como Ave.

Summary

On August 12, 2026, Saint Paul’s City Attorney notified Frontier JK LLC, operating a tobacco shop at 623 Como Ave., that the City is seeking a $1,000 penalty for a second sale to an underage buyer. During a June 9 compliance check, an 18-year-old purchased Camel Blue cigarettes without being asked for identification. A prior violation occurred in May 2025, resulting in a paid $500 penalty. City Code requires licensees to prevent tobacco sales to people under 21 and holds owners responsible for employee conduct. The proposed penalty follows Saint Paul’s tobacco penalty matrix and state law. The licensee could pay, accept the facts while request a City Council hearing, or dispute them through an administrative hearing. The deadline to respond was August 24, 2026.