RES 1985-24 - 00005120RFSCLUTION NO. 24 - 1985
RFSMUTIDN IN OPPOSITION TO A BILL ALLOWING THE SALE OF
WINE OR OTHER STRONG ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN GROCERY OR
OONVENIENCE STORES
WHEREAS, the sale of wine and other strong alcoholic beverages in the State of
' Minnesota is restricted to those outlets holding intoxicating liquor
licenses; and
WHEREAS, the restriction has tended to help regulate the sale of strong beer
and wine within the State of Minnesota; and
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WHEREAS, the control would be greatly reduced if any retail outlet that is now
permitted to sell 3.2 beer would be permitted to sell wine and other strong
alcoholic beverages; and
WHEREAS, the sale of wine and other strong alcoholic beverages in retail
stores would reduce revenues to the City's municipal liquor store; and
WHEREAS, the sale of wine and other strong alcoholic beverages in retail
stores would add additinal expense to the City's Police Department for control
of the law; and
WHEREAS, It is desirable from a City public policy standpoint to regulate and
control the method of dispensing wine and other strong alcoholic beverages.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESCUED that the City Council of the City of Fridley,
Minnesota, hereby goes on record as being opposed to the bill allowing the
sale of wine and other strong alcoholic beverages in grocery or convenience
stores.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIILEY THIS 187H DAY
OF MARCii, 1985.
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