Parks and Public Landscaping Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2018 11 01

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LCity,f Louisville Parks & Recreation Memorandum To: Parks and Public Landscaping Advisory Board From: Dean Johnson, Parks Superintendent Date: 10/22/2018 Subject: Discussion and Direction on Consideration of Changes in Liquor Regulations and Options in Parks Purpose: The City of Louisville's Legal Review Committee has requested that the Parks and Public Landscaping Advisory Board discuss and provide direction on which is PPLAB's preferred option listed under the section, "Next Steps". Background: The City's current rules prohibit the consumption of alcohol in the parks. The only exception to that rule is an event with a liquor license such as Razzle Dazzle or Pints in the Park. In the last legislative session, the legislature amended liquor rules to now include the following beginning January 1, 2019: C.R.S. 44-3-901(i)(I)(D)(VII) .. It is not unlawful for a person who is at least twenty-one years of age to consume any fermented malt beverage or malt, vinous, or spirituous liquor in any public place, other than a public right of way, where consumption of the fermented malt beverage or malt, vinous, or spirituous liquor has been specifically authorized by ordinance, resolution, or rule adopted by a municipality... Staff would like to take PPLAB's opinion to the City Council's legal committee so it can consider whether or not to recommend changes to the park rules to allow more leniency for alcohol consumption. Previously the Louisville Municipal Code allowed for up to five hours of alcohol use in a park as a part of a park rental (exclusive use permit) and with the permission of the Parks & Recreation Director. This was solely for use by private individuals and did not include sales. The Parks Board had a brief discussion about this option earlier in the year. They did not take a position but did feel the City Council should consider this. The Police Department does not support allowing liquor in the parks and feels it will be difficult from an enforcement stand point. Next Steps: PPLAB to select one of the options listed below for report back to the Legal Committee: 1. Keep existing rules banning the use of alcohol in the parks; 2. Amend the Code to allow alcohol use in the parks with conditions. A permit could be required, limits could be placed on time, place, types of liquor, etc. 3. Allow consumption of alcohol in parks. 7