Council asks whether Minneapolis-style coupon and promotion bans will be part of St. Paul ordinance

Councilmembers asked specific implementation questions about coupon redemption and in‑store promotions after ANSR's presentation. Councilmember Jost asked if Minneapolis' approach banned accepting manufacturer coupons and 'buy one get one' style promotions; a presenter confirmed such promotions are disallowed under Minneapolis' ordinance and noted Saint Paul already bars some coupon redemption practices.

ANSR said their draft includes model language for an inflation inflator so the minimum price need not be revisited annually. Presenters also said that when Minneapolis raised prices most retailers complied and in that city's experience the number of in‑store promotions and coupon redemptions decreased, though cross‑border purchases remain a stated concern for some members.