Council suspends open-container rules for Rally for the Valley, sets contingencies
The Common Council approved resolution R3026 (8-0) to suspend portions of Title 11 related to public consumption of alcohol within the Rally for the Valley footprint on Oct. 3, 2026, contingent on street-use permit approval, AB-105 approval, Department of Revenue sign-off and the event occurring; council discussed plastic cup and wristband plans.
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Council President Crotty moved resolution R3026 to suspend parts of the city code (Title 11, chapter 5) that prohibit consumption of alcohol in public areas within the Rally for the Valley event area on Oct. 3, 2026. Clerk Janet explained the suspension would allow attendees to leave licensed premises carrying drinks and to consume alcohol in the designated downtown street area; the resolution includes contingencies: council approval of a street-use permit, AB-105 approval for the applicant, Department of Revenue approval, and the event actually taking place.
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