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Council questions timing of open‑container permit after signage appears
Summary
A council member said open‑container signage is already up and expected it to start on Memorial Day; staff said the city changed last year to keep the resolution in effect until amended and that council can alter dates by a follow‑up resolution.
A council member asked why the city's open‑container permit appeared to already be in effect, saying they had expected it to begin on Memorial Day rather than the start of May, and noting that signage was posted.
"I always thought it was Memorial Day was the 1st day," the council member said, identifying a discrepancy between expectation and current practice.
City staff (Janine) explained that up until the previous year the council passed a one‑year resolution, but the city changed the approach so that the dates and area would remain in effect going forward until the council amends them. Staff said that if the council wants changes they can do so by adopting a single resolution. The staff noted the item is scheduled for discussion on the May 12 meeting so council can consider amending the dates or boundaries.
The exchange did not record a formal vote or amendment; staff described the current practice and pointed to the May 12 agenda for further action.
