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Council approves new Class P liquor license for sports-park operator
Summary
The Springfield City Council adopted an amendment and approved Ordinance 2025-527 to add a Class P liquor classification allowing alcohol sales by a sports-park operator within a fenced park; council reported an 8–0 vote. The change limits mobile units to the fenced premises and excludes food trucks that leave the site.
The Springfield City Council voted to add a new "Class P" liquor classification and approved Ordinance 2025-527 as amended on Jan. 6, 2026, allowing alcohol sales by an operator inside a fenced sports-park area.
Mayor Buscher called for a voice vote after a motion and second; the mayor announced the motion passed with eight voting yes and none voting no. The council also adopted Amendment 1 to the ordinance prior to final passage.
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