The public has a chance to weigh in on a proposed ordinance that would allow so-called pedal pubs in the city of Fond du lac. The item is on Wednesday’s city council agenda for public discussion. City staff says a specific ordinance is still being drafted and is not yet ready for council action. Pedal pubs, also known as quadricycles, are multi-person bicycles that can hold up to 12 riders and a driver that steers. The new law allows each passenger to consume up to 36 fluid ounces of alcohol during their ride. Council president LeeAnn Lorrigan says the entire council seems to be supportive of the idea. City attorney Deb Hoffman told the city council last month that a local business owner has asked about bringing a pedal pub to Fond du Lac. Hoffman says City Staff is concerned about safety, how to avoid underage drinkers from using this as a way to drink, noise, appropriateness of pedal pubs in residential districts or family parks and where riders would be able to use restrooms.
