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City broadens drinking areas
Alcohol allowed at Court Square, Park Theater during events
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There will be no beer and alcohol at city-owned ballparks, but it will be allowed in certain areas of McMinnville during public and private events, if the event organizer meets guidelines and receives approval.City board members accepted a resolution Tuesday night adopting a Parks and Recreation Alcohol Policy that allows alcohol and beer to be served or sold during events approved by the city at its Civic Center, Park Theater, The Lot, Court Square and Farmers Market. The resolution only pertains to areas owned by the city and excludes city ballparks.The measure passed 5-2. Mayor Jimmy Haley, Vice Mayor Ben Newman and Aldermen Ryle Chastain, Steve Harvey and Everett Brock voted in favor of the resolution, while Aldermen Jimmy Bonner and Mike Neal voted against it.