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Wausau committee backs trial allowing city-run pop-up beer gardens, sends ordinance to council 3-2
Summary
The Public Health and Safety Committee voted 3-2 to forward an ordinance that would authorize city staff to sell malt beverages in city parks on a trial basis through Nov. 1, 2025, after heated debate over public-safety optics and local businesses' interests.
The Wausau Public Health and Safety Committee voted 3-2 on April 21 to forward an ordinance change to the Common Council that would permit the city to allow malt beverage sales by city staff in parks on a trial basis through Nov. 1, 2025.
The ordinance change would amend the Wausau Municipal Code to create a new section authorizing city facilities and staff to operate temporary or permanent beer gardens in parks. Park Director Jamie described the idea as "meant to just kinda be a neighborhood gathering spot activity," saying the city would model a pilot on other municipalities and…
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