Committee unanimously votes to send parks alcohol ordinance to common council
Summary
The Judiciary and Ordinance Review Committee voted 4–0 to forward proposed changes to Monroe’s municipal code that would allow city-run sales of fermented malt beverages at approved park events; the referral sends the draft to the common council for a public hearing.
The Judiciary and Ordinance Review Committee voted unanimously to forward proposed ordinance changes to the Monroe common council that would permit city employees to sell fermented malt beverages at approved park events.
"I have a motion 2nd to move on to city council, the ordinance changes," the Chair said before calling the roll; the recorded vote was four ayes and the motion passed. Committee members did not record any no votes or abstentions.
The referral means the ordinance will appear on the common council agenda and the council will hold a public hearing before any adoption. Committee members asked staff to continue refining operational details, including enforcement coordination with police and staffing plans.
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