Alcohol may be allowed outside for some events on Main Street

Wine and beer may become added attractions to downtown festivals and events in the future.

During a Monday evening meeting, city commissioners heard about a common consumption area ordinance that will be coming their way soon, possibly at their next regular meeting on Nov. 18.

Common consumption areas were legalized in Kansas in 2017. They allow people to carry alcoholic beverages in and out of buildings and on the streets and sidewalks of a designated area.