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Council approves ordinance allowing alcoholic beverage consumption at Davis Community Center, 4-2
Summary
Ordinance 2025-01-02 to permit alcoholic beverage consumption at the Davis Community Center passed 4-2 after council debate about liability, business impacts, and rental income; Director Bandemer said the Center "will not provide it or will sell it."
The Mount Carroll City Council on Jan. 14 voted 4-2 to adopt Ordinance 2025-01-02, amending City Code Titles 4 and 7 to permit alcoholic beverage consumption at the Davis Community Center. Alderman Mike Risko moved to approve the ordinance and Alderman Paul Kaczmarski seconded; the roll-call vote was 4 yeses and 2 nos (Alderman Jody Wolber and Alderman Jeff Elliott voted NO).
Council discussion recorded in the minutes shows concerns about legal exposure and the presence of young children at the facility. Alderman Jeff Elliott stated, "leave well enough alone," citing the risk of lawsuits. Alderman Doug Bergren said he had received calls from local business owners worried about competitive impacts. Director Bandemer told the council she receives frequent catering requests and noted that the Center "will not provide it or will sell it," and that allowing consumption could boost rentals and let restaurants include alcohol in catered events. No changes to licensing specifics or enforcement procedures were recorded in the minutes.
