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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 87-31RESOLUTION NO. 87-31 BEING A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING OPPOSITION TO THE SALE OF WINE IN GROCERY STORES WHEREAS: The ability of national and locally owned grocery stores to sell wine will have a devastating affect on our existing locally owned liquor stores; and WHEREAS: Minnesota's municipal and privately owned liquor stores have done an excellent job in marketing wine and other alcoholic beverages in a responsible manner; and WHEREAS: Widespread grocery store distribution of wine would be more difficult to control; and WHEREAS: Many local communities generate substantial profits through their municipal liquor, stores and these funds are used for local community needs; and WHEREAS: The local liquor stores are usually family or municipally owned and these owners and operators are residents, of our communities NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Columbia Heights City Council expresses its concern and objection to legislation which would authorize grocery stores to distribute wine without local licensing authority. Passed this 13th day of April, 1987. Offered by: Petkoff Seconded by: Carlson Roll call: All ayes /o-Anne Student, Council Secretary