Denison City meeting moves to approve two special-event permits, conditions food sales on licensing

Chair Beth called the meeting to order and members moved to approve special-event permits for a "back alley bash" and an OHABA auction, with a condition that anyone selling prepared food must show a valid state or local food-service license before the event.

A council member who reviewed the organizer's licensing said, "I looked up to make sure that they had outdoor service privilege on their alcohol license, and they do. So move to approve it," and another participant seconded the motion for the back alley event. The transcript records repeated affirmations during roll call but does not include a formal vote tally or recorded outcome.

The OHABA auction was described by a meeting participant as a multi-day sale of antiques from a large brick house on or near 15th Street. Officials discussed logistical details including closing a single block (around 15th Street), use of city barricades and whether food trucks or temporary vendors would be present. One council member said organizers told staff they planned "to sell hot dogs and hamburgers and pops and chips for the West Harrison post prom," but emphasized that prepared-food sales require proper licensing.

City officials proposed approving the OHABA auction permit on the condition that anyone who plans to sell prepared food provide proof of a current food-service license to the city before the event. Speakers also discussed whether nonprofit exemptions might apply for some fundraisers; the transcript records differing recollections about past practice but does not resolve whether an exemption would apply in this case.

The transcript ends without a recorded vote tally or formal statement that the motions passed or failed; it does, however, record motions and seconds and clear direction that proof of food licensing will be required where applicable. Staff follow-up to verify licenses and confirm barricade logistics was implied.