HomeMy WebLinkAbout78-012CITY OF LAKEVILLE
RESOLUTION
Date: February 6,1978
Motion by: Curry
Resolution No. 78-12
Seconded by: Lekson
RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE SO-CALLED STADIUM LIQUOR TAX
WHEREAS, in 1977 the Minnesota State Legislature
enacted Laws 1977 Chapter 89 X11 which imposes a 20 tax on
on -sale liquor sales in the metropolitan area to finance a
sports stadium; and
WHEREAS, the tax is patently unfair, arbitrary and
unconstitutional because it requires taxpayers in the metropolitan
area to finance a facility that will benefit the entire State.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Lakeville
City Council:
1. The Minnesota Legislature is strongly urged
to immediately repeal the so-called Stadium Liquor Tax.
2. The City Clerk is directed to send copies
of the Resolution to the members of the State Legislature whose
district includes Dakota Cty. and to the Governor.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Lakeville
this 6th day of February, 1978.
Gordon Lekson, Mayor
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