“We actually have not done anything like this in the past,” Bare said. “This is a new kind of venture for all of us.”

He said the trio plans to hire a “well-qualified operating manager” to run the business, which would not serve hard alcohol.

Some food, such as brats, soft pretzels and soft drinks would be available, but patrons would be encouraged to bring their own food. Bare said the venture would serve Wisconsin beers and locally sourced food.

The plan is to renovate and work from the park’s beach house, which is in need of repair, and place an outdoor seating area with a capacity of 250. Rutabaga would operate out of the other side of the building.

Bare said the renovation would add elements that would make it “feel more like a German beer garden in line with the place-making concept.”

Landscaping would establish a perimeter to separate the beer garden from the rest of the park, with signs reminding patrons that alcohol could not be taken outside the premises.

The beer garden would be open from May to October, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. on weekdays and from noon to 10 p.m. on weekends.

Bare said the response to the proposal has been “overwhelmingly positive.”