NORFOLK - The sale of alcohol in Norfolk may soon be extended due to an amended ordinance being considered by the City Council.

During Monday's meeting, the council passed through an amendment on first reading which would allow the sale of alcohol on any day from 6:00 AM until 2:00 AM the following day. The amendment needs to be passed through two more times by the council before it can officially take effect.

City officials recently discussed the possible change with local businesses, and Mayor Josh Moenning said most expressed either support or indifference to the change. The amendment would not force businesses to change their hours for selling alcohol, but would give them the choice to extend their hours until 2:00 AM.

Mayor Moenning also mentioned that some residents try and travel to Wayne or Madison for last call, as both of those cities allow alcohol sales until 2:00 AM. Moenning said the change would keep those people in Norfolk instead of creating potentially dangerous situations out on the roadways.

Public Safety Director Shane Weidner told the council there wouldn't be any major public safety changes in Norfolk if the amendment were to pass, and that both the City's police and fire departments remained in neutral about the change. The council will continue to discuss the amendment at its next meeting.