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East Bethel council continues public hearing on allowing alcohol at Senior Community Center to Nov. 24
Summary
The East Bethel City Council on Oct. 27 reopened a public hearing on a proposed ordinance change to allow alcohol consumption at city-owned recreation facilities, including the Senior Community Center, and voted to continue the hearing to Nov. 24 for further drafting and review.
The East Bethel City Council on Oct. 27 reopened a public hearing on a proposed change to city code that would allow alcohol consumption at city-owned recreation facilities, including the Senior Community Center, and voted to continue the public hearing to Nov. 24 for further revisions.
City staff presented draft ordinance language and legal background, citing Minnesota Statute 340A.101 (the public-facility definition) and Minnesota Statute 340A.414 (consumption and daily permits). The presenter told the council that renting a facility does not automatically make the city a "business establishment" under the statute, but that the…
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