The Midland City Council meeting on September 9, 2025, focused on a significant amendment to an existing ordinance regarding the sale of alcoholic beverages in the city. The proposed ordinance seeks to modify the conditions and restrictions of ordinance number 10,619, which previously granted a specific use designation for a lounge known as Hot Shots.

The amendment allows the establishment, located on the south side of West Wall Street, to sell all alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption. This change is particularly notable as it requires the lounge to employ a minimum of two security guards who are level 2 certified, specifically during the hours of operation from Tuesday to Saturday, between 9 PM and 2:30 AM.

Elizabeth Triggs, the planning and development officer for Midland, presented the amendment, emphasizing its importance for local business operations and community safety. The ordinance includes a cumulative clause, a savings and severability clause, and stipulates a maximum penalty of $2,000 for violations.

This amendment reflects the city’s ongoing efforts to regulate alcohol sales while ensuring public safety in entertainment venues. The council's decision on this matter will likely impact the local nightlife and business environment in Midland.