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Council OKs trial extension for Viva Bar to serve until 2 a.m.; one abstention
Summary
On a 4–0 vote with one abstention, the Long Prairie City Council allowed Viva Bar to extend liquor sales to 2:00 a.m. on a trial basis, subject to licensing and enforcement monitoring.
The Long Prairie City Council voted to allow Viva Bar to serve liquor until 2:00 a.m. on a trial basis, with the council noting enforcement and a license-fee framework would be required if establishments seek the extended hours.
Council member Clint Krueger moved to allow Viva Bar to serve liquor until 2 a.m., and Council member JoAnn Schroeder seconded the motion. The roll call was Mayor James Kreemer — Yes; Lilah Gripne — Yes; JoAnn Schroeder — Yes; Clint Krueger — Yes; Gabrier Perez — Abstain. Council members discussed that the ordinance does not list a specific closing time but that a 12-month trial would allow the city to reassess and, if necessary, deny renewal at license time. Officers will be notified to monitor the establishment’s compliance.
The approval requires Viva Bar to apply for an appropriate license and for the council to set a fee in the fee schedule; Perez’s abstention was recorded but no further objections were raised.
