86-7204R80
RESOLUTION N0. 7204
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A POLICY
PERTAINING TO HIRING OF MINORS
BY MUNICIPAL LIQUOR STORES
WHEREAS, the 1986 Minnesota Legislature evinced concern over
the ability of 19 and 20 year olds to use alcoholic beverages
responsibly by raising the legal drinking age from 19 to 21
years; and
WHEREAS, the 1986 Minnesota Legislature left the decision
whether to employ 18, 19 and 20 year olds in serving alcoholic
beverages to the individual liquor proprietors; and
WHEREAS, .the City of Richfield agrees with the conclusion of
the 1986 Minnesota Legislature with respect to the raising of the
legal drinking age; and further believes that persons under the
age of 21 may lack the maturity necessary for responsible
handling and dispensing of alcoholic beverages.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Richfield,
Minnesota, proprietor of the City of Richfield Municipal Liquor
Stores, hereby establishes a policy of employing in such
establishments only those individuals who are 21 years of age or
older. Provided, however, that the provisions of this resolution
shall not apply to present municipal liquor store employees.
PASSED by the City C,,o-q~n 1 of t City of Richfield,
Minnesota this 11th day of~A~ust, 86. ®j
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Thomas Ferber City Clerk
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