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Therefore, I have no sound idea as to why the City of Ramsey has this requirement in its ordinance. I would speculate that it has something to do with the fact that the City has greater regulatory powers over liquor establishments historically in that a liquor license is considered a privilege and not a right. If a city can be in the liquor business itself and derive a profit, however skimpy it may be, if that city decides not to be in the business and not get that profit, then perhaps they want to be assured that those who are licensed have a "quality" establishment that will continue to bring in tax dollars equal to or exceeding the profit the city would make from ownership. I should add that some communities set their license fees based on square foot sizes, however, this appears to be for on-sale businesses. From a policing standpoint I have not found off-sale liquor stores to be problematic, directly, in that we get few calls requiring police response to the current establishments we have. It could be said that there are problems stemming from the consumption of their product, but that is a much wider social problem and the absence or restriction of off-sale businesses in the City of Ramsey would not deal with those effects. Council Action: Based upon discussion. Reviewed by: Police Chief City Administrator City Attorney Zoning Administrator Building Official CC: 08/25/92 I I I I I I I I I I I I ! I I I I I I