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Council approves special liquor permit for First Street Brewing at Brickyard Park after debate over fencing and security
Summary
The council granted a special designated liquor license to First Street Brewing (doing business as No Coast Brewing) for a June 13 outdoor concert at Brickyard Park. The brewer proposed a roped "beer garden" with wristbands and hired security; council and police recommended approval with no requirement for city officers to staff the event.
The Hastings City Council approved a special designated liquor license for No Coast Brewing (DBA First Street Brewing Company) to serve alcohol at an outdoor concert in Brickyard Park on June 13, 2025, after a detailed discussion about barriers, staffing and public safety.
Why it matters: The proposal asked the council to permit alcohol service in a defined area of the park without full fencing; the brewery proposed chest-high rope barriers, wristbands, hired security and staff to monitor two controlled entrances. Police staff reviewed the plan and recommended approval as presented.
Jesse Hafe, owner of First Street Brewing, described the proposed layout and…
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