By BECKY KISER
Hays Post
Discussion about a potential common alcohol consumption area in downtown Hays will continue during Thursday's city commission work session.
Commissioners first talked about the idea at their June 6 work session. Areas of consideration included Seventh Street to 13th Street and Fort to Oak or Walnut to Oak in order to include Taco Shop and The Golden Q.
State law previously required roads within a common consumption area to be blocked to vehicle traffic.
The requirement was modified July 1 and now areas need only to be posted with signage designating the boundaries and hours of operation.
The common consumption area in Old Town Wichita was referenced in the discussion for what the jurisdiction would look like for residents and businesses in downtown Hays.
Concerns about littering, access by minors, and other issues will again be discussed.
Commissioners will also get their first chance to talk about the proposed 2024 city budget and request any modifications.
The budget will be discussed at the next two work sessions as well.
The work session begins at 4 p.m. Thursday in Hays City Hall, 1507 Main.
The complete agenda is available here.