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City Council approves Cotton Duck LLC to run Forest Park Beach concessions, OKs Class K liquor license amendment
Summary
Lake Forest City Council voted unanimously to award Cotton Duck LLC the 2026 Forest Park Beach concession contract and to amend city code to allow a Class K liquor license there; council discussed hours, weather closures and a proposed five-year term limit before approving the agreement.
The Lake Forest City Council on March 16 approved a management agreement naming Cotton Duck LLC as the recommended concessionaire for Forest Park Beach and amended city code to create a Class K liquor license for the beach.
Council heard a staff presentation outlining the request-for-proposal process, which drew six local applicants and included interviews and a five-person evaluation team. Director Mike Wick told council the selection criteria emphasized local experience, brand recognition and proposed programming to elevate the beach visitor experience.…
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