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Res 2000-109 RESOLUTION NO. 109-2000 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 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, 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 premises consumption;and WHEREAS, the City of Fridley 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;and WHEREAS, if the proposal is adopted and made law,would cause a substantial economic loss to the City of Fridley and a possible impact to the level of service provided to its residents. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Fridley opposes the concept of allowing the further proliferation of liquor sales from dispensaries other than duly authorized off-sale liquor stores. PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS 11 TIT DAY OF DECEMBER 2000. ,I CY,,." •R1E ' ON-MAYOR A'FIEST: raie4- aV/6-r-e DEBRA A. SKOGEN- ' 44 CLERK 1 UU