Title
Consider/Discuss Alcohol Consumption on Parks & Recreation Property
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance the Quality of Life in McKinney
(5C: Continue to market and highlight McKinney as a unique destination for residents and visitors alike)
MEETING DATE: November 8, 2018
DEPARTMENT: Parks & Recreation
CONTACT: Michael Kowski, Director of Parks & Recreation
ITEM SUMMARY:
• Staff will facilitate a preliminary discussion related to allowing for alcohol consumption on property within the Parks & Recreation system. At this time, no specific changes to McKinney’s Code of Ordinances are under consideration and no formal action is being requested.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• At present, the consumption of alcohol is permitted on select city-owned properties, such as Oak Hollow Golf Course and the McKinney Performing Arts Center. The consumption of alcoholic beverages in parks and within parks facilities is explicitly prohibited.
• Based upon stakeholder feedback, Staff seeks to facilitate a preliminary discussion related to the City increasing the number of places and facilities that can accommodate public and private events involving the consumption of alcoholic beverages, for sale or otherwise,.
• This may apply to events such as weddings, festivals, and musical performances, and may also include expanded programming opportunities.
• The options and issues to contemplate include: (1) identifying specific parks and parks facilities where alcohol consumption may be permitted; (2) establishing the permitted categories of alcohol; and (3) developing review/approval criteria, such as event type, allowable hours, permitting procedures, approval authority, fee structure, insurance requirements, and general logistical specifications.
• Staff will present the Board’s feedback to City Council as part of a forthcoming Work Session agenda item on this topic.
• No changes to McKinney’s Code of Ordinances are under consideration and no formal action is requested.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• N/A