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A bill that would allow wine to be sold in grocery stores will be introduced in the upcoming legislative session. This initiative
<br />will only be defeated through one on one participation and support of industry members.
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<br />For several months, MMBA has been encouraging cities to pass a resolution against this concept. Many thanks to the following
<br />cities who have passed a resolution (as of l l/20/O0): Nisswa, Buffalo, Lindstrom, Spring Lake Park, Battle Lake, Mazeppa,
<br />Savage, Renville, Proctor, Braham, Sacred Heart, Morris, Walker, Hutchinson, Edina, Clarissa, Alexandria, lvanhoe, Park Rapids,
<br />Lonsdale, Warroad, Hawley, Two Harbors, Shorewood, Lakeville, Randall, Litchfield, lsanti, St. Anthony I/illage, Worthington &
<br />Silver Bay.
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<br />These municipalities have used the sample resolutions on these two pages as guides and made personal modifications as needed.
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<br /> MMBA continues to request cities to pass a resolution and send copies to their senator, representative and the MMBA office.
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<br /> n addition, the League of Minnesota Cities recently passed a policy position which states: ,
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<br />x"The League opposes any proposal that could result in increased risks of youth access to alcohol and tobacco products and
<br />expanded off-sale venues for the sale of such products."
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<br /> The opposition has committed $200,000 toward this initiative. However, this is a battle we can win, with your participation.t
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<br />Thank you.t.t,t
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<br /> RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE CONCEPT OF ALLOWING FURTHER PROLIFERATION OF LIQUOR SALES
<br />FROM DISPENSARIES OTHER THAN DULY AUTHORIZED OFF-SALE LIQUOR STORES.
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<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
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<br />WHEREAS
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<br />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
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<br />WHEREAS
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<br />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
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<br />WHEREAS the city of (name) is endeavoring to curtail youth access to alcohol and tobacco products, and
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<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
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<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.
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<br />EAL
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<br />Attest: City Official Mayor
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<br />MUNICIPAL LIQUOR STORES 10
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