Downtown and Airport Entertainment Zone Ordinance
Summary
Council members celebrated the Main Street car show that drew thousands, doubled downtown sales, and netted the city a couple thousand dollars. McKervey asked to revisit the ordinance to restrict alcohol sales to existing ABC-licensed brick-and-mortar businesses.
At a glance
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Last discussed May 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
Downtown businesses reported doubled sales; the city netted about $2,000.
Downtown businesses, event organizers, and families attending downtown events.
It's too early to say if anyone will be negatively impacted, but changes like this can sometimes affect certain groups.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council - May 19, 2026
Council members celebrated the Main Street car show that drew thousands, doubled downtown sales, and netted the city a couple thousand dollars. McKervey asked to revisit the ordinance to restrict alcohol sales to existing ABC-licensed brick-and-mortar businesses.
General - Feb 17, 2026
The city is moving forward with code amendments to create a downtown and airport entertainment zone where adults can walk around with alcoholic beverages during approved civic events.
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