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Bridgman council approves alley closure for Lake Time Brewing events
Summary
The Bridgman City Council unanimously approved a special-events application allowing Lake Time Brewing and Spirits LLC to close the alley behind its business for additional seating during live entertainment on May 30 and June 6, 2026. Owner Mike Carlson told the council the application was submitted after the deadline but did not request rule changes.
The Bridgman City Council voted unanimously May 26 to allow Lake Time Brewing and Spirits LLC to close the alley directly behind its business for additional seating during live entertainment on May 30 and June 6, 2026.
Mike Carlson, owner of Lake Time Brewing and Spirits LLC, spoke during the hearing of citizens and acknowledged that his application was submitted after the deadline. Carlson said he was not seeking changes to the Social District rules and left the decision to the council.
On agenda item 4A, Council Member Bonkoske moved to approve the alley closure; Council Member Blackwell seconded. Council members Bonkoske, Hahaj, D’Agostino, Blackwell and Boyd Sr. were recorded as present for the vote. The motion carried unanimously.
The action approves use of the alley behind the brewery for additional patron seating tied to two specified event dates, May 30 and June 6, 2026. The meeting record does not specify conditions, insurance requirements or any additional permit stipulations; those details were not provided in the transcript.
After the vote the council moved to adjourn and ended the special meeting at 10:06 a.m.
