The Utica Common Council on July 2 approved a series of temporary authorizations to sell and consume beer and wine at nominated summer events.

Approved events include multiple Valley View Golf Course tournament dates (the council amended a listed date to read September 20), a Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce “Finale Happy Hour” at 5 Points Pub on July 24, a Dinghy Bar Boilermaker celebration event July 13, and other community events such as cookouts and park gatherings referenced in committee items. The council voted 8‑0 on the package items as they came up on the agenda.

Several council members and staff discussed logistics, such as hours of operation and approvals from police and the licensing process. For some events staff said police had requested modifications to applications (for example, requests for long coverage hours that affect police resources) and that organizers might adjust applications after discussions with the department. One permit vote included an amendment to correct a date on a Valley View entry; the amendment passed before the main vote.

These approvals grant exemptions from the city open‑container ordinance for the listed sponsors, times and locations; they do not change liquor licensing for premises or authorize new licenses.