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Parks committee turned down beach/beer-garden ordinance; ERC hears concerns about alcohol at family events
Summary
Marathon County Parks staff briefed the ERC on a proposed ordinance change to allow county departments to sell fermented malt beverages (beer gardens) at parks. The Parks Commission voted not to move forward; staff said the city of Wausau is considering a similar city ordinance and the county would coordinate if the city acts.
Marathon County Parks Director Jamie Polley presented the ERC with background April 29 on a proposed ordinance change that would allow county departments to sell fermented malt beverages at parks and open spaces under state statute. Polley said the idea originated with a city council member and was discussed by the Wausau Public Health and Safety Committee as well as the Parks Commission.
Polley described a “beer garden” concept intended as a limited-hours neighborhood gathering — small, short-duration events (for instance, two to three…
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