alcohol sales in city parks
Allow limited alcohol sales in city parks to support events and maintenance
Watch for the first special events where city-run alcohol sales are used and any written rules on where sales are allowed, hours, and staffing/enforcement.
Typically discussed at City Council. Check back when the next agenda is published.
Two Rivers now has a city code change on the books allowing city staff to sell beer and wine coolers in parks/beach areas during limited special events, approved 6-2. This sits on top of the earlier 6-3 decision to add beer sales and paid beach parking at the Neshotah Beach concession stand.
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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 -
passed Advisory Recreation Board · Feb 11, 2026 BUSINESS
Motion made in support of the Mariners Trail fence replacement project and securing grant funding without taxpayer contribution.
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passed Advisory Recreation Board · Feb 11, 2026 BUSINESS
Motion made in support of City Council adopting the ordinance allowing P&R to sell fermented malt beverages within city facilities and parks.
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passed 6-3 City Council · Dec 1, 2025 25-242 Neshotah Beach Concession Stand - Operations Business Plan Options
A motion to direct City Staff to proceed with option 3 to retain City-run operations at the concession stand with an expanded menu and beer sales, splitting revenue between the Special Events Fund and the General Fund
Shannon Derby YesBill LeClair YesDarla LeClair YesScott Stechmesser YesTim Petri NoBonnie Shimulunas NoAdam Wachowski NoMark Bittner YesDoug Brandt Yes
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Council approved an operating plan for the Neshotah Beach concession stand that keeps it city-run, adds beer sales, expands the menu, and uses paid beach parking, with revenue split between special events and the General Fund.
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The motion on the Neshotah Beach concession stand operating plan passed 6-3.
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Council passed Ordinance 26-034 adding a $50 late fee for alcohol beverage license renewals submitted after May 1.
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Council passed Ordinance 26-034 authorizing city-run sales of fermented malt beverages (described as beer and wine coolers) in parks/beach areas on a limited basis during special events, with sales staffed by trained personnel.
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The ordinance vote was 6-2.
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Staff’s stated reasons for the ordinance included offsetting beach maintenance and special event costs and reducing glass violations by shifting people away from bringing their own containers.
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