Council approves Stone Arch Brewpub AB-105 permit for Rally for the Valley

Alderman Hale moved and Alderman Grotty seconded a motion to approve Stone Arch Brewpub Incorporateds AB-105 application to sell alcohol at the Rally for the Valley event on Oct. 3, 2026. Clerk Janet told the council the application is a state Department of Revenue permit rather than a city license and that the municipalitys role is limited to placing reasonable restrictions and conducting the standard background and financial checks.

Clerk Janet summarized the limits of municipal authority, saying, "Instead of being a city license, this is actually a state permit ... we're allowed to place restrictions within reason. However, we are not allowed to restrict the type of product that they're selling if it's one that they produce." The clerk confirmed the background and financial checks were approved. The clerk then called the roll; the motion carried 8-0.

The approval is contingent on the applicant obtaining the Department of Revenue approval of the AB-105 form and any related street-use permits required for the event. The council did not place a city-level restriction on the beverage types Stone Arch may sell, per the clerks explanation of state permit limits.