82-003 RES RESOLUTION 82-3
A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE CITY OF ELK RIVER POLICY
FOR ISSUANCE OF NON-INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR OFF-SALE LICENSES
WHEREAS, in the past, the Elk River City Council has considered the issuance of
non-intoxicating malt liquor off-sale licenses without the benefit of
an express policy for said licenses; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council is concerned that the issuance of non-intoxicating malt
liquor off-sale licneses in the City of Elk River not contribute to
driving accidents or problems related to alcohol or other public health,
safety or welfare problems; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that it is necessary to restrict the issuance of
non-intoxicating malt liquor off-sale licneses for businesses whose trade
is primarily oriented to or associated with automobiles or automobile
traffic in order to adequately protect the public health, safety and
welfare; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the community need for non-intoxicating malt
liquor off-sale licneses can adequately be met through available or other
future sources, even though restrictions may be placed on businesses pri-
g', marily oriented to or associated with automobiles or automobile trade.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Elk River City Council that the following policy
regarding the issuance of non-intoxicating malt liquor off-sale licenses is
hereby adopted:
In order to protect the public health, safety and welfare and to not con-
tribute to alcohol-related traffic accidents or problems, the City Council
of the City of Elk River will not issue non-intoxicating malt liquor off-
sale licenses to businesses who deal primarily with or are oriented to or
associated with automobiles or automobile trade or service, such as but
not limited to gasoline service stations, combination convenience store
and gasoline service stations.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this policy be in full force and effect immediately upon
its adoption and passage.
ATTEST: Richard Hi kle, Mayor
Robert C. Middaugh, /lip Administrator