REQUESTS FROM MUCKY DUCK PUB FOR NOVEMBERFEST ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2026
Mucky Duck Pub, 3100 S. Duff Avenue, is planning to host a Novemberfest celebration on Saturday, November 7, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., with a rain date of November 14, 2026. This event will include an outdoor alcohol service area in the establishment’s parking lot with food and music.
In order to facilitate this event, Mucky Duck Pub is requesting an expansion of the existing outdoor service area and suspension of parking regulations along the south side of Crystal Street from 110 Crystal Street to Opal Drive from 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
The suspension of parking regulations along Crystal Street will allow the Pub’s patrons to use that area for parking, since the existing parking lot would be dedicated to the expanded outdoor service area.
Mucky Duck Pub already possesses a Class C Retail Alcohol License with outdoor service privilege and has submitted the appropriate amendment request for the extended outdoor service area to the State of Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division (ABD). Both Police and Fire staff have reviewed the emergency action plan prepared by the applicant. Organizers will obtain a noise permit from the Police Department.
- Approve the requests to expand the existing outdoor service area, pending ABD approval, and suspend parking regulations to allow parking along the south side of Crystal Street from 110 Crystal Street to Opal Drive from 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on November 7 (or on the rain date of November 14 if needed).
- Do not approve the requests.
The applicant for this event has already applied for the appropriate amendment to their alcohol license for the event. The applicant also has a history of hosting similar activities in the proposed space, and meeting the safety expectations of City staff. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative No. 1, as described above.