HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2000-58RESOLUTION NO. 2000-58
A 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 do not specialize in liquor sales
and they are not generally 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 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 Columbia Heights 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 Columbia Heights that they hereby oppose the concept of
allowing the further proliferation of liquor sales from dispensaries other than duly authorized
off-sale liquor stores.
Adopted by the City of Columbia Heights City Council on this 11th day of September, 2000.
Passed this 1 ]th day of September, 2000
Offered by: Hunter
Seconded by: Wyckoff
Roll call: All ayes
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