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Council narrows special‑event alcohol permits, adds 21‑day annual cap after extended debate
Summary
After extensive debate and public comment, Minot City Council agreed to retain supper‑club language and added a 21 event‑day annual limit for off‑site/temporary alcohol permits (no cap for events contiguous to an existing licensed premise). The change passed 6–1 amid concerns from venue operators about implementation and tracking.
Minot City Council on March 16 adopted a restriction limiting special‑event/temporary alcohol permits to 21 event days per calendar year while keeping an exemption for events contiguous to a licensee's premises, the council announced after an extended discussion.
The decision follows weeks of committee work and a lengthy presentation of a draft alcohol ordinance by the city attorney. Councilors debated whether to retain a supper‑club test that requires either seating for at least 150 patrons or waiter service for table orders; that language remains in the draft. Council also rejected putting a formal steering committee into the ordinance at this time and…
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