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Springfield council approves 'Class P' liquor license for sports park, limits mobile alcohol sales to fenced premises

Springfield City Council · January 8, 2026
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Summary

The City Council adopted ordinance 2025-527, adding a new "Class P" liquor classification to allow alcohol sales at a sports park. An amendment adopted in committee limits mobile concession sales to within the licensed, fenced premises; food trucks that leave the site were excluded. The ordinance passed 8–0.

The Springfield City Council on Jan. 6 approved ordinance 2025-527, amending Chapter 90 of the 1988 City Code to add a new liquor classification, "Class P," to permit alcohol sales at a designated sports park.

Council members adopted Amendment 1 by voice vote before taking final action on the ordinance. City staff explained the amendment clarifies that alcohol sales under a Class P license may occur from permanent concessions and mobile concession units located within…

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