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Commission approves one-day alcohol exemption for Beef Empire Days tailgate
Summary
The commission waived code section 6-1 to permit sale and consumption of beer and cereal malt beverages at the Garden City Recreation Department's Beef Empire Days tailgate event at Stevens Park on June 8, 2025.
The Garden City Commission approved a one-day exemption to city code to allow possession, consumption and sale of alcoholic beverages and cereal malt beverages at the Garden City Parks & Recreation Department's Beef Empire Days tailgate event.
Parks & Recreation Director asked the governing body to waive code section 6-1 for a beer garden to be operated by a local company during the June 8 family event at Stevens Park. Staff said the event will include family activities and a hamburger feed in addition to the beer garden.
After a motion and second, commissioners voted to grant the requested exemption for the event date. Staff noted the request was for a single day and that the event sponsor must comply with any licensing, public-safety and vendor requirements.
Why it matters: The exemption allows a sanctioned beer garden at a city event and requires organizers to follow temporary-liquor rules and vendor licensing; the decision removes enforcement uncertainty for that single event on June 8.
Implementation notes: The city clerk's office will ensure required permits and vendor approvals are in place before the event.
