City Council Resolution 1997-23RESOLUTION 97-23
RESOLUTION SETTING THE DATE
FOR A SPECIAL ELECTION REFERENDUM
ALLOWING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF
ADDITIONAL ON-SALE LIQUOR LICENSES
WHEREAS, the City of Monticello is only allowed to issue six on-sale liquor licenses
based on its population being between 5,000 and 10,000 people; and
WHEREAS, arecently-completed downtown revitalization study may promote the
future development of commercial hotel and restaurant facilities in the downtown
area; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined it would be prudent to have available
additional on-sale liquor licenses to encourage continued commercial development;
The City Council hereby sets Tuesday, September 9, 1997, as the date for a special
election referendum to ask for authorization by the voters for approval of the
following question:
Shall the City be allowed to issue on-sale licenses for the sale of intoxicating
liquor at retail in excess of the number permitted by law?
YES NO
Adopted by the City Council this 23rd day of June, 1997.
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City Administrator
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Mayor