HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-018 CITY OF LAKEVILLE
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
Date February S, 2001 Resolution o1-18
MOtIOn By Luick Seconded By Mulvihill
RESOLUTION OPPOSING LEGISLATION ALLOWING
THE SALE OF WINE-1N GROCERY STORES AND
AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF AN ASSESSMENT TO
MINNESOTA MUNICIPAL BEVERAGE ASSOCIATION
RECITALS
A. Lakeville Municipal Liquor Stores have an exemplary history of regulating
and controlling the sale of alcohol
B. Management and staff are well trained. in providing responsible
• customer service. Adherence to and enforcement of liquor laws is a
high priority.
C. Legislation has been proposed that would authorize the sale of wine in
grocery stores, convenience stores, gas stations and other similar retail
outlets.
D. The minimum age to purchase alcohol in Minnesota is 21 years old.
Lakeville does not allow persons under 21 to enter the premises,. unless
accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Grocery stores do not
restrict accessibility of minors. Hence regulation and control of wine in
grocery stores would be significantly more challenging.
E. The sale of wine in grocery stores and other retail establishments. could
cause excessive drinking by youth and subsequent increase in the cost of
police protection.
F. The net income from the Lakeville Municipal Liquor Operations provide a
vital revenue resource that enables the City to build and maintain its
municipal facilities such as police stations, fire stations, ambulance
quarters, parks, City Hall .and public works facilities. A significant loss of
net income as a result of wine in grocery stores would result in
significant increase in property taxes to finance the construction and
• maintenance of public facilities.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Lakeville,
Minnesota:
1. The City of Lakeville opposes legislation that would allow the sale of
wine in grocery stores.
2. Payment of an assessment of 510,000 to the Minnesota Municipal
Beverage Association, Inc. to be appropriate for activities related to defeating the
proposed legislation is approved.
ADOPTED this 5th day Of February , 2001, by the City Council of the City
of Lakeville, Minnesota.
CITY OF LAKEVILLE
BY:
Robert D. Joh on, Mayor
A ST:
• Charlene Friedges, Ci Clerk
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