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Rules for who can sell alcohol, renew licenses, and allow park sales

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What to Watch

Watch for any follow-up votes or written rules that spell out the limits for park alcohol sales (which events, where, hours, and enforcement).

Coming Up

Typically discussed at City Council. Check back when the next agenda is published.

The Story

Council voted 6-2 to add a $50 late fee for alcohol license renewals after May 1 and to allow city staff to sell beer and wine coolers in parks/beach areas during special events. Staff said the park sales would be limited, staffed by trained workers, and could help cover beach and event costs while cutting down on glass problems.

Key Decisions

  1. passed City Council · Apr 6, 2026

    26-055 New Combination Class "B" Fermented Malt Beverage and "Class B" Intoxicating Liquor License for Uncorked Book Lounge LLC at 1610 Washington Street for Agent Carrie Paczkowski for a period ending June 30, 2026

    Motion to authorize the City Clerk to issue the license pending approval of inspections and background check (26-055 New Combination Class "B" Fermented Malt Beverage and "Class B" Intoxicating Liquor License for Uncorked Book Lounge LLC)

  2. passed 6-2 City Council · Mar 2, 2026

    26-034 An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 6-1 of the Municipal Code Regulating Fermented Malt Beverages and Intoxicating Liquors, and Chapter 7-1-13 Regulating Parks

    Motion to waive reading and adopt the ordinance

    Mark Bittner Yes
    Shannon Derby Yes
    Bill LeClair Yes
    Doug Brandt Yes
    Darla LeClair Yes
    Tim Petri No
    Bonnie Shimulunas No
    Adam Wachowski Absent
    Scott Stechmesser Yes

Record

  1. City Council passed Ordinance 26-034.

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  2. The ordinance set a $50 late fee for alcohol license renewal applications submitted after May 1.

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  3. The ordinance authorized city personnel to sell beer and wine coolers in city parks/beach areas on a limited basis during special events.

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  4. The vote on Ordinance 26-034 was 6-2.

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  5. A proposed action (26-055) sought to authorize the City Clerk to issue a new Combination Class "B" beer and "Class B" liquor license for Uncorked Book Lounge LLC at 1610 Washington Street (agent: Carrie Paczkowski) through June 30, 2026, pending inspections and a background check.

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