HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-065 CCRMember Kathleen Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-65
RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE CONCEPT OF ALLOWING FURTHER
PROLIFERATION OF LIQUOR SALES FROM DISPENSARIES OTHER THAN
DULY AUTHORIZED OFF-SALE LIQUOR STORES
WHEREAS, the sale of 3.2 beer by convenience stores, grocery stores, gas stations,
and other associated retail outlets for off premise consumption is currently allowed under Minnesota
Law; and
WHEREAS, the check out clerks at the aforementioned types of retail outlets are not
generally fully trained to recognize fake identification or in other alcohol management techniques
normally required for the employees of duly authorized off-sale liquor dispensaries; and
WHEREAS, the State Legislature has authorized exclusive municipal liquor stores
at a local option and this option should be maintained as a means of controlling and limiting access
to alcoholic beverages and as a controlled revenue source; and
WHEREAS, there is a proposal before the Minnesota Legislature that, if adopted
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and made law, would allow convenience stores, grocery stores, gas stations, and other similar retail
outlets to sell wine including sweet "pop" wines, wine coolers, and associated products for off
premise consumption; and
WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center is endeavoring to curtail youth access to
alcohol and tobacco products; and
WHEREAS, the proliferation of the types of outlets where the sale of alcohol
provides additional opportunities for youth to have access to alcohol.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center that they hereby oppose the concept of allowing the further proliferation of liquor
sales from dispensaries other than duly authorized off-sale liquor stores.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center
opposes any change in law that would adversely impact exclusive municipal liquor operations.
April 14, 2003
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City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Kay Lasman
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Myrna Kragness, Kathleen Carmody, Kay Lasman, Diane Niesen, and Bob Peppe;
and the following voted against the same: none;
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.