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Cow Canyon Coffee seeks three single‑event alcohol permits; council discusses ID and monitoring plans
Summary
Hannah Whitney of Cow Canyon Coffee asked the council for single‑event local‑consent alcohol permits for Oct. 10, 17 and 18, saying food will be provided and staff will ID‑scan and monitor service; council discussed liability and referenced Moab code Chapter 4.21 as a guide.
A local coffee business requested single-event local-consent alcohol permissions at the Bluff Community Center and outlined plans to manage service and security.
Hannah Whitney of Cow Canyon Coffee presented three single-event requests for Oct. 10, 17 and 18. Whitney said food will be provided for each event as required under Utah rules for single-event alcohol permits. Councilors discussed how single-event allowances differ from other licenses, noting possible requirements for ID scanners and on-site security.
Whitney and Kate Aitchison said they would serve and monitor alcohol at the events and would cut off service to any individuals as needed. Council members raised questions about liability and enforcement; Mayor Leppanen referenced Chapter 4.21 of the Moab Municipal Code as a reference for local consent practice. The local-consent application that had been submitted was withdrawn prior to the meeting, and council members said the town has historically maintained a 'no alcohol in public buildings' practice that should inform future decisions.
What comes next: council discussion of a policy for local consent and single-event requests will continue; the three Cow Canyon Coffee requests were presented for council consideration and staff follow-up on any permit or security requirements.
