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Alcohol sales hour change sent to full council without recommendation after first-responder testimony

Rapid City Legal & Finance Committee · August 15, 2024
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Summary

After public commenters and first responders described early-morning intoxication and ambulance responses, the committee voted to forward Ordinance No. 6,632 (changing off-premises alcohol sale hours) to the full city council without recommendation for broader discussion and testimony.

The Legal & Finance Committee on Aug. 14 forwarded Ordinance No. 6,632 — a proposed change to permissible hours for off-premises alcohol sales — to the full city council without recommendation after public comment and extensive testimony from first responders.

Public commenter Mike Kwazny said alcohol has restricted residents’ use of parks and urged community-wide solutions. "I want my parks back," he said,…

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