Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Economic Development topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Chelsea City Council reactivates Social District to allow outdoor consumption and to-go cocktails
Summary
Council approved a resolution to reactivate the City of Chelsea Social District under Michigan law allowing designated outdoor alcohol consumption and to-go cocktails; members discussed signage and operating timeframe before voting unanimously.
The Chelsea City Council approved a resolution on May 1 to reactivate the City’s Social District, a designation that allows permitted establishments to sell to-go cocktails and permit outdoor alcohol consumption within a mapped area under the authority of Michigan legislation (House Bill 5781).
Council members asked city staff questions about signage and how the district would operate. The approved resolution directs the Social District to operate consistent with the map and operating plan provided to council; no changes to the map or hours were recorded in the minutes.
The motion to reactivate the Social District was moved by Tony lannelli and seconded by Charles Wiseley and passed unanimously.
