MattersParks & RecreationFirst seen Apr 4, 2016Last discussed Dec 5, 2016
Goldstream Farmers Market agreement
The city directed staff to prepare a 2017–2019 agreement for the Goldstream Farmers Market at Veterans Memorial Park. The market requested permission for each vendor to sell up to two bottles of alcohol, rather than one, while retaining two alcohol vendors per opening.
Where it stands: Staff directed to prepare a renewed agreement Dec 5, 2016; agreement not yet approved.
Background
Earlier and later steps of the same initiative.
Apr 4, 2016
Goldstream Farmers Market alcohol service
A one-season program at Goldstream Farmers Market allowed two vendors to offer tastings of locally bottled wine, cider and mead, with limited bottle sales. The decision followed community input on alcohol service at the market in Veterans Memorial Park.
Apr 15, 2019
Beer sales at Goldstream Farmers Market
The market agreement was to be amended to allow sales and tastings of local beer, alongside wine, cider and mead. The existing limit of two alcohol vendors per market and sales and tasting limits would remain in place.
Mar 16, 2020
Goldstream Farmers Market agreement
The 2020–2022 agreement with the Goldstream Farmers Market Society permits alcohol tastings and sales at the market. It sets the terms for those activities during the agreement period.
Timeline
Every time this matter appeared in council records, newest first.
Staff directed to prepare market agreement including alcohol sales
Council directed staff to develop a new 2017-2019 agreement for the Goldstream Farmers Market including authorization for alcohol sales.
Decision: Directed staff to prepare a 2017–2019 Goldstream Farmers Market agreement including alcohol sales.
Passed
Members of the public addressed Council on agenda items (including the Goldstream Farmers Market).