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RESOLUTION NO. 34 -1973
A RESOLUTION URGING THE PASSAGE OF HOUE FILE 410 RELATING TO
INTOXICATING LIQUOR, NUMBER OF ON -SALE LICENSES IN MUNICIPALITIES
OPERATING MUNICIPAL LIQUOR STORES, AMENDING MINNESOTA STATUTES
1971, SECTION 340.353, SUBDIVISION S
WHEREAS, the City of Fridley Council has received and carefully
considered House File 410, which amends Minnesota Statutes 1971, Sec-
tion 340.353, Subdivision 5; and
WHEREAS, House File 410 would repeal the existing limitations on
the number of private on -sale licenses which may be issued pursuant to
the split liquor law; and
WHEREAS, House File 410 gives more authority to municipal councils
in determining the appropriate number of liquor licenses for its com-
munity within more reasonable limits; and
WHEREAS, House File 410 would provide that the general limitations
of Minnesota Statute 1971, 340.11, Subdivisions 6 and 7, would apply,
thereby significantly increasing the maximum number of allowable licenses;
and
WHEREAS, additional liquor licenses are an important attraction in
the development of quality restaurants, hotels and motels in the City
of Fridley; and
WHEREAS, the City's municipal liquor store operation has proven
to be a significant means of liquor control as well as a non - property
revenue source for our community; and
WHEREAS, the existing Minnesota Statute 1971, Section 340.353,
unrealistically limits the number of private licenses that can be issued
by municipalities; and
WHEREAS, the existing Minnesota Statute 1971, Section 340.353,
limits the ability of a municipality to control liquor sales and the
accompanying, revenues;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council that the
Council urges the Commerce and Economic Development Committee of the
Minnesota Legislature to adopt House File 410, which amends Minnesota
Statute Section 340.353, Subdivision 5.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF_ZF IDLEY THIS
STH DAY OF MARCH , 1973.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK MARVIN C. BiRUNSELL