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Committee reviews proposal for beer gardens in parks; no ordinance change approved
Summary
Staff and commissioners discussed a city-led beer garden proposal that would allow limited fermented-malt-beverage sales in parks under a state statute; the parks commission had voted not to pursue the change and the ERC held discussion but did not adopt an amendment.
Marathon County parks and county staff briefed the Environmental Resource Committee on a proposal—originating from a city council member—to allow limited "beer garden" events in parks, and on a county ordinance amendment needed to allow county departments to sell fermented malt beverages under state law.
Parks staff told the committee the concept was intended to create short, neighborhood-oriented gatherings (one to three hours, occasional during summer) similar to beer-garden programs operated by Milwaukee County and the city of De Pere. Staff said Milwaukee County’s program generates several million dollars in revenue and is structured around limited hours and neighborhood access.
Parks Commission action and staff…
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