October 13, 2025 3:30 a.m.

The Roseburg City Council will consider allowing limited beer sales at Legion Field, also known as Champion Car Wash Field, during their meeting on Monday night.

The Douglas County Baseball Association has asked the city for permission to allow the sale.

Last summer the organization was allowed to sell beer at two games, noting they planned to submit a request for consideration of long-term approval. In June, DCBA board members attended the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting and presented their proposal. DCBA said beer sales are imperative to their business model and explained how they would handle risk mitigation, what a responsible service plan would be, and how the change would benefit the community. Under the plan, beer sales would not be permitted during high school or college games. Beer sales would only be permitted during DCBA events.

The Parks Commission recommended that the council approve the request on a one-year trial basis. City staff concur with the recommendation.

Mayor Larry Rich will talk about next steps regarding finding a potential urban campground location. Rich will also lead a discussion regarding an investigation report that noted a pattern of intimidation or pressure amongst councilors. Councilors are being asked whether or not they want staff to explore and draft an anti-bullying policy applicable to this and future councils.

Other items are on the agenda as well.

The evening will begin with a tour of Roseburg Disposal at 6:00 p.m. The company has requested that the city consider amending its Solid Water Management License and related sections of the Roseburg Municipal Code to establish an “Exclusive License”. This would formally grant Roseburg Disposal the sole and exclusive right to provide solid waste services within the city limits.

The regular meeting will be held in the city council chambers on Southeast Douglas Avenue at 7:00 p.m. It can be seen on the city’s Facebook page or viewed later at; www.cityofroseburg.org