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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-014 CCRMember Fd Nelson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2001-14 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 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. NOW, THEREFORE, 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. I RESOLUTION NO. 2001-14 January 8, 2001 Date ATTEST: -K-Mxz~~- City Clerk ayor The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Robert Peppe and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Myrna Kragness, Kay Lasman, Ed Nelson and Robert Peppe; and the following voted against the same: none; whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.