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Council approves two 2025 fireworks sales permits; staff warns cross‑jurisdiction sales may cause enforcement confusion
Summary
The City Council approved two fireworks sales permits for vendors to sell within Tonganoxie city limits and discussed potential enforcement challenges from county-permitted vendors selling just outside the city.
The Tonganoxie City Council on June 2 approved two 2025 fireworks sales permits for vendors to sell within city limits.
City staff presented two applications for sales locations: the parking lot of Brothers grocery store and the parking lot of the former Sutton Coleman building, now housing Lynch Real Estate and other tenants. Staff said the fire chief reviewed both locations and offered no concerns. Staff recommended approval and the council voted to grant the permits to Anthony R. Miller and Garrett's Worldwide Enterprise LLC.
Councilmembers also discussed an enforcement issue that could arise if Leavenworth County issues permits to vendors located immediately outside the city boundary. A council member noted the state this year permitted sales year-round under some conditions (for example, from a permanent tent) and warned that county permits could create public confusion: fireworks legally purchased in county limits would still be illegal to discharge inside the city during restricted hours.
The council approved the two city permits with a voice vote; no conditions were attached.
