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RESOLUTION NO. 8961
RESOLUTION IN OPPOSITION TO A PROPOSAL BEFORE THE MINNESOTA STATE
LEGISLATURE THAT WOULD ALLOW THE SELL OF WINE, WINE COOLERS AND
ASSOCIATED PRODUCTS BY 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 are
not generally fully trained to recognize deceptive identification or any 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 Richfield and the citizen members of the Richfield Advisory
Board of Health are endeavoring to curtail youth access to alcohol and tobacco products;
and
WHEREAS, the proliferation of the types of outlets mentioned in the proposal will
provide additional opportunities for youth to have access to alcohol.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Richfield
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 Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 27th day of
November 2000.
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Deborah J. Guih r, Deputy City Clerk