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RESOLUTION NO. 2018-121
OPPOSING THE SALE OF WINE
FOR OFF-PREMISE CONSUMPTION IN OUTLETS
OTHER THAN THE MUNICIPAL LIQUOR STORES
WHEREAS, a bill is expected before the Minnesota Legislature in 2019 that, if adopted and made
law, would allow convenience stores, grocery stores, gas stations and other similar retail outlets to sell
wine, wine coolers and associated products for off-premise consumption; and
WHEREAS, the City of Edina is endeavoring to curtail youth access to alcohol and tobacco
products; and
WHEREAS, the proliferation of types of outlets where the sale of alcohol provides additional
opportunities for youth to have access to alcohol; and
WHEREAS, the sale of wine in any Edina business outlet, for off-premise consumption, other than
the City's municipal liquor stores would be detrimental to the financial condition of the City and potentially
cause a need for increasing property taxes; F
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Edina City Council hereby opposes the sale of
wine, for off-premise consumption, in outlets other than the authorized mu .cip4l liquor stores.
Dated: November 20, 2018
Attest:
Debra A. Mangen, City Clerk James B. Hovland, Mayor
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN ) SS
CITY OF EDINA )
CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK
I, the undersigned duly appointed and acting City Clerk for the City of Edina do hereby certify that the
attached and foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Edina City Council at its Regular Meeting of
November 20, 2018, and as recorded in the Minutes of said Regular Meeting.
WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this day of
City Clerk
CITY OF EDINA
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