I am totally opposed to Aldi allowing the sale of alcohol. They already employ young staff that will be intimidated by other teenagers when buying alcohol. They will then take it across the road to the Park (200m away) near the Council Library and drink themselves into a stupour. This places more pressure on neighbours, police and ratepayers to repair the damage that they do. The park equipment was burnt to the ground 6 months ago and alcohol will only make more youth visit the park at night.
A a Social and economic report been undertaken adequately ? and I mean have they inetrviewed the residents nearby and do they have police and council records of destruction to property in that area, and can we compare that to other areas such as Rutherford shopping centre that has been the centre of youth crime since 2 alcohol shops opened up there ?
If Aldi is given approval they should be paying an annual bond that can be used for removal of grafitti and contribute to public proeprty damage. A bond of $5000 a year should be imposed.
Police should also be attending Aldi stores undercover and buy alcohol to see if they are asked for identity.
The argument that the alcohol is not cold doesnt deter them as kids will mix it with coke that they buy elsewhere that is cold. Packaged alcohol also may reduce some buying but pooling of funds will take place and kids will be forced to buy in bulk.
The Assessing Officer should be held responsible for any approval.
regards
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