The Sedalia City Council approved three special-event liquor licenses on a voice vote during a short special meeting, allowing alcohol service at the Lions Club’s "Witching Hour Sip and Stroll" on Oct. 25, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.

In a reading of applications, Council Member/Clerk announced the three vendors: Peter Hoffers, doing business as Saint James Winery at 540 State Route B in Saint James, Missouri; Brenda Bush, doing business as Wine Slushy Company at 213 West 5th Street, Maryville, Missouri; and Carl Christiansen, doing business as Backyard Vine and Wine LLC at 30484 Icon Road, Maryville, Missouri. The clerk read each application and the event details aloud: "special event license for Lions Club Witching Hour, Sip and Stroll on 10/25/2025 from 2PM to 7PM."

After the licenses were read, an unnamed council member moved "to approve and block," and a second was heard. The Presiding Officer asked for discussion and, hearing none, called the vote. The Presiding Officer recorded "Aye," asked if anyone was opposed, heard none, and declared, "Motion passes." The meeting then moved immediately to a motion and voice vote to adjourn, which carried.

There was no recorded public comment, no recorded opposition to the licenses, and no additional conditions stated on the record. The council meeting was brief and limited to the single licensing item; after the approvals the meeting was adjourned. The Presiding Officer closed with a brief birthday acknowledgement for "Maybelle."