HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002.09.03 RESO 2002-0048RESOLUTION 2002-48
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUGO, WASHINGTON
COUNTY, MINNESOTA, DIRECTING A BALLOT QUESTION ON THE MATTER OF
WHETHER TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF ADDITIONAL LIQUOR LICENSES
WHEREAS, the City of Hugo is a statutory City which is presently authorized by
Minnesota Statutes Section 340A.413 to issue six (6) on -sale liquor licenses; and,
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes Section 340A.413, Subd. 3 authorizes a City to submit
to its citizens the question of whether to issue additional on -sale licenses; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Hugo has experienced rapid population growth and a significant
expansion of its commercial and industrial facilities in the City; and,
WHEREAS, this growth has generated a need and opportunity for the establishment of
additional restaurants which would serve the residents of the City and persons who work in the
City of Hugo, and would increase tax revenues to the City without the need to further tax
existing businesses or residential properties in the City because it would lead to the creation of
additional retail service facilities such as restaurants; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council deems it desirable to submit to the citizens of the City of
Hugo the question of whether to authorize the issuance of additional on -sale liquor licenses
beyond the six (6) licenses which are currently issued.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Hugo,
Washington County, Minnesota, as follows:
1. The City Clerk shall cause to be placed on the ballot for the general election on
November 5, 2002, the following question:
Shall the City Council be allowed to issue six (6) "on -sale,)
licenses for the sale of intoxicating liquor at retail in excess of the number
now permitted by law?
Yes No
2. The election judges shall tabulate the result of the vote and determine whether a
majority of voters favor the issuance of additional on -sale licenses as provided above.
WHEREUPON, a vote being taken upon the motion, the following members voted in favor.
Mike Granger, Chuck Haas, Frank Puleo, and Fran Miron
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the following voted against: Becky Petryk
WHEREUPON, said motion was declared duly passed and adopted by the City Council this
3rd day of September 2002.
F Mayo
ATTEST: