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Judiciary and Ordinance Review Committee

Date TBD
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This agenda focuses on a proposed ordinance to allow city employees to sell fermented malt beverages in city parks.

Key Agenda Items:

  • Public Hearing: A public hearing will be held to discuss the proposed ordinance.
  • Vote: The City Council will vote on the ordinance.
  • Main Topic: The ordinance aims to authorize controlled, city-run sales of fermented malt beverages in City-operated parks to support community events and recreational programming.

Important Details:

  • Ordinance: The ordinance repeals and recreates sections of the Monroe City Code (3-4-1, 3-4-9) and creates a new section (3-4-10) related to alcohol sales in parks and penalties.
  • Authorization: City sales are authorized under Wis. Stat. § 125.06(6) and do not require a separate retail alcohol beverage license.
  • Administration: The Park and Recreation Board of Commissioners or its designee will administer the program, designating specific park locations, dates, and times for sales.
  • Sales Regulations:
    • Sales are restricted to fermented malt beverages only.
    • Age verification is required.
    • Sales/service must be performed by City employees who have completed responsible beverage server training.
    • Sales hours must be within park operating hours, unless modified.
    • Sales and consumption areas must be clearly defined and supervised.
    • All sales must comply with park rules and local restrictions.
    • Sales to intoxicated persons, minors, or prohibited individuals are prohibited.
  • Risk Management: The City will maintain appropriate insurance coverage and implement risk controls. The City is not civilly liable for damages related to alcohol consumption as per Wis. Stat. § 125.037.
  • Penalties: Violations of the ordinance can result in disciplinary action for City staff and class 3 forfeitures for other individuals. Penalties for juveniles will follow Wis. Stat. § 938.344.
  • Effective Date: The ordinance will be in full force the day following passage and official publication.
  • Dates: The ordinance was dated and passed on April 20, 2026. The publication date is to be determined.
  • Public Participation: While not explicitly stated as a separate item, public hearings are a standard opportunity for citizen input.

This ordinance aims to establish a framework for the responsible sale of fermented malt beverages by the City in its parks, subject to specific regulations and oversight.