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RESOLUTION 82-3 <br /> A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE CITY OF ELK RIVER POLICY <br /> FOR ISSUANCE OF NON-INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR OFF-SALE LICENSES <br /> WHEREAS, in the past, the Elk River City Council has considered the issuance of <br /> non-intoxicating malt liquor off-sale licenses without the benefit of <br /> an express policy for said licenses; and, <br /> WHEREAS, the City Council is concerned that the issuance of non-intoxicating malt <br /> liquor off-sale licneses in the City of Elk River not contribute to <br /> driving accidents or problems related to alcohol or other public health, <br /> safety or welfare problems; and, <br /> WHEREAS, the City Council finds that it is necessary to restrict the issuance of <br /> non-intoxicating malt liquor off-sale licneses for businesses whose trade <br /> is primarily oriented to or associated with automobiles or automobile <br /> traffic in order to adequately protect the public health, safety and <br /> welfare; and, <br /> WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the community need for non-intoxicating malt <br /> liquor off-sale licneses can adequately be met through available or other <br /> future sources, even though restrictions may be placed on businesses pri- <br /> g', marily oriented to or associated with automobiles or automobile trade. <br /> NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Elk River City Council that the following policy <br /> regarding the issuance of non-intoxicating malt liquor off-sale licenses is <br /> hereby adopted: <br /> In order to protect the public health, safety and welfare and to not con- <br /> tribute to alcohol-related traffic accidents or problems, the City Council <br /> of the City of Elk River will not issue non-intoxicating malt liquor off- <br /> sale licenses to businesses who deal primarily with or are oriented to or <br /> associated with automobiles or automobile trade or service, such as but <br /> not limited to gasoline service stations, combination convenience store <br /> and gasoline service stations. <br /> BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this policy be in full force and effect immediately upon <br /> its adoption and passage. <br /> ATTEST: Richard Hi kle, Mayor <br /> Robert C. Middaugh, /lip Administrator <br />