Board delays decision on special-alcohol permit policy to gather liability and process details

Jul 28, 2026

Board heard a draft administrative policy for special-alcohol permits and discussed indemnification and liquor-license requirements; members voted to continue review and asked staff to return with clarified indemnity language and examples of municipal practice.

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The board opened a public hearing on establishing an administrative policy for special-alcohol permits. Staff (S5) presented the draft policy and explained it will create a consistent process for entities applying for short-term alcohol service permissions; staff estimated fewer than 10 such permits are issued annually.

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