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Alternative Resolution Opposing the Concept of Allowing <br /> Wine to be Sold in Grocery/General Food Stores <br /> In a previous issue, a sample resolution was presented for use by municipalities to formally indicate opposition to the concept of <br /> allowing wine to be sold in grocery/general food stores. Many cities have passed that resolution and MMBA is very appreciative. <br /> of their efforts. MMBA is equally appreciative of those cities which have passed resolutions with alternative language. For those <br /> communities who are still considering resolution language, the following is an option to consider. <br /> A RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE CONCEPT OF ALLOWING FURTHER PROLIFERATION OF LIQUOR SALES <br /> FROM DISPENSARIES OTHER THAN DULY AUTHORIZED OFF-SALE LIQUOR STORES. <br /> WHEREAS the sale of 3.2 beer by convenience stores, grocery stores, gas stations, and other associated retail outlets for off <br /> premise consumption is currently allowed under Minnesota law, and <br /> WHEREAS the check out clerks at the aforementioned types of retail outlets are not generally fully trained to recognize fake <br /> identification or in other alcohol management techniques normally required for the employees of duly <br /> authorized off-sale liquor dispensaries, and ` <br /> WHEREAS there is a proposal before the Minnesota Legislature that, if adopted and made law, would allow convenience <br /> stores,grocery stores,gas stations and other similar retail outlets to sell wine including sweet "pop" wines, wine <br /> coolers and associated products for off premise consumption, and <br /> •WHEREAS the city of(name) is endeavoring to curtail youth access to alcohol and tobacco products, and <br /> WHEREAS the proliferation of the types of outlets where the sale of alcohol provides additional opportunities for youth to <br /> have access to alcohol, now, therefore,be it <br /> RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of(name) that they hereby oppose the concept of allowing the further prolifertion <br /> of liquor sales from dispensaries other than duly authorized off-sale liquor stores. <br /> SEAL <br /> Attest: City Administrator Mayor <br /> Please send a copy'of youryapproved Resolution to <br /> Em <br /> a MMBA <br /> sfl <br /> IUlinneapo[s, MN 55432,�� �_ � F x� <br /> • fk O . t3 Y 4 Y { <br /> s <br /> ` <br /> ' .,.... .. s„n.. ...a ....... .... ......t.,... .+, ......:..1:......_.,,,?„',tv,w..... .1ci,.w.... .....,..<... .v,.,.. .t. x...,..,a ...,...,.t.... ,,..,.. <br /> MUNICIPAL LIQUOR STORES 8 <br />