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Council enacts ordinance adding wine-manufacturer license to city code; new business named
Summary
The Gladstone City Council on July 28 enacted Bill 25-23 as Ordinance 4.707 to add a Class E wine manufacturer liquor license to the city code, reflecting requirements in RSMo section 311.19 for domestic wineries.
The Gladstone City Council on July 28 enacted Bill 25-23 as Ordinance 4.707 to add a Class E wine manufacturer license to the city—ode, aligning local licensing rules with state law provisions in section 311.19 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri.
Councilor Chris Williams explained the ordinance during the meeting, saying the city code lacked provisions for a wine manufacturer because Gladstone historically had not had a domestic winery. He said the proposed Class E license mirrors state-law requirements, including limits on production volume and alcohol content that are drawn from RSMo section 311.19.
"If the ordinance is approved," Williams said in explaining the text, "a business that makes wine and meets the requirements of state law and this ordinance will be able to apply for and receive a Class E liquor license to operate in the city." He also encouraged support for a newly opening local business, identifying Nick's Lounge on 70th Street as a new business that later this year will begin making wine on the premises.
The council placed Bill 25-23 on first reading, waived the rule and moved it to a second and final reading on the same night. Council Member Rosamillo moved to accept the second and final reading and enact the bill as Ordinance 4.707; the clerk then called the roll. Councilman Nave, Council Member Spalo, Mayor Pro Tem Moore and Mayor Smith all voted aye; the ordinance was enacted.
The ordinance adds a new class of liquor license (Class E) based on the state statute cited by staff and council; the transcript indicates the ordinance etailed limits (maximum gallons, alcohol percentage) follow the state-law language rather than being new local requirements. The council did not record additional application procedures or fees in the spoken record; businesses that meet the state and ordinance requirements can apply for the license under the revised code.
The council did not record any formal public opposition during the legislative action on July 28. The ordinance takes effect per standard city code procedures for enacting ordinances; the transcript records enactment as Ordinance 4.707 at the July 28 meeting.
