BLOOMINGTON - The city is seeking a liquor license for Highland Park Golf Course, an apparent result of Bloomington City Council's budget discussions.

Highland Park, 1613 S. Main St., is expected to run a $239,000 deficit, according to the city budget for this year.

The City Council has been working at cutting $3 million from its budget next year, and one suggestion from the council included selling the 75-year-old course.

A request for a restaurant-class liquor license that would allow the city to sell only beer and wine seven days a week will go before the Bloomington Liquor Commission at its meeting 4 p.m. Tuesday at Bloomington City Hall, 109 E. Olive St.

City officials estimate the sale of alcohol at Highland could generate $175,000.

City Manager Tom Hamilton said it also may generate additional revenues from group events and outings. Currently, no alcohol is allowed at Highland, and golfers are not allowed to bring alcohol onto the course.

Highland is one of three city-owned golf courses and is the only one where alcohol is not served.

Greens fees at Highland are the lowest of the three courses. Fees to play at Highland are $15 for adults and $10 for youths and seniors.

Fees for The Den at Fox Creek, the most expensive city course, start at $28 for adults and $22 for youths and seniors.

According to this year's budget, Prairie Vista is expected to generate a $129,000 profit and The Den is expected to run a $4,000 deficit.

If the liquor commission recommends approving the license, the request will go before the City Council, probably at its meeting Dec. 26.