City staff and the police chief briefed council on a new state provision extending permitted alcohol sales during the FIFA tournament period (noted in the meeting as June 11–July 19) and explained that the statute allows cities to opt out or modify hours by ordinance. Staff said retailers would automatically receive the extended hours unless Belton adopted an opt‑out ordinance.

Police command described operational preparations: suspending vacations and personal leave during the period, increasing patrol staffing ("upping that to 8 plus" officers on duty in some night shifts), and using hazard‑enforcement grants for targeted operations. The police chief said Belton would not send officers to work FIFA events in Kansas City on off‑duty detail because local coverage needs take priority.

Council members asked whether local games or practices would generate late‑night crowds; staff said no local events are currently scheduled to occur at 5AM and that the city has not been contacted about team practice space. Staff reported 21 licensees in Belton would be eligible for the extended hours and recommended the council not opt out at this time. Several council members said they preferred letting businesses decide whether to stay open; one member noted council can still opt out later if a problem emerges.

There was no opt‑out ordinance adopted at the meeting; staff said they would provide additional information if circumstances change.