alcohol license late fee
Late fee for renewing city alcohol licenses and limited park sales.
Watch for future council or staff decisions that spell out the limits for park alcohol sales (which events, where, hours, staffing, and enforcement).
Typically discussed at City Council. Check back when the next agenda is published.
Council voted 6-2 to add a $50 late fee if alcohol license renewals come in after May 1. The same ordinance also lets city staff sell beer and wine coolers in parks and beach areas during special events, on a limited basis.
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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
Darla LeClair YesMark Bittner YesShannon Derby YesBill LeClair YesDoug Brandt YesScott Stechmesser YesTim Petri NoBonnie Shimulunas NoAdam Wachowski Absent
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City Council adopted Ordinance 26-034.
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The ordinance set a $50 late fee for alcohol beverage license renewal applications submitted after May 1.
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The ordinance authorized city personnel to sell fermented malt beverages (including beer and wine coolers) in city parks and beach areas on a limited basis during special events.
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Staff said the city intended in 2026 to explore limited park alcohol sales to help offset beach maintenance and special event costs, and said sales would be staffed by trained personnel; staff also cited reducing glass violations by shifting people away from bringing their own containers.
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The vote on the ordinance was 6-2.
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Agenda materials stated the late-fee concept had previously been approved as part of an updated fee schedule at the December 16, 2025 Council meeting.
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