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Council Bans Smoking on Pier 

The City Council last week voted to expand the pier smoking ban to cover the entire structure. People are currently allowed to smoke in nine designated areas on the pier. The new rule is expected to take effect in the fall.

City staff recommended the structure-wide ban because of the fire risk. Andy Agle, director of Housing and Economic Development, said there have been two fires on the pier in the past four months. One on April 30 caused approximately 30 square feet of damage and another on May 11 destroyed about 50 square feet of the pier.

"Such fire dangers put public safety as well as the pier businesses and the pier itself at risk," Agle said.

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