Community Development Committee

Liquor License Ordinance and Fees (1^st Reading) – Walter Denton gave a brief overview of the new non-profit club licenses discussed at a previous City Council and the fee increase proposed for other licenses.  The committee discussed the potential non-profit club licenses and increase in price for the current licenses.  The committee recommended approval with a vote of 6-0.

SEPA – Keller Farms, Inc. Sweet Corn Stand (Motion) – Justin Randall briefed the committee on the proposed sweet corn stand to be located at 1790 W. Highway 50, where the stand has been located for a number of years. The committee recommended approval of the Special Event Permit with a vote of 5-0.

SEPA – Happy Day Tropical Sno Hut #1 and #2 (Motion) – Justin Randall gave a brief overview of the proposed sno cone huts.  Randall noted the hut at 6000 Old Collinsville Road has been approved in the past, but the hut at 600 Southview Plaza was the first year for this location.  The committee discussed the new location and parking available for the business.  The committee recommended approval of the Special Event Permits with a vote of 5-0.

SEPA – Soul to Sole 5K Run/Walk (Motion) –Justin Randall gave a brief overview of the proposed 5K run/walk and indicated this was going to City Council because southbound Lincoln Avenue would need to be closed at the start of the race for 15 -30 minutes.  Randall also informed the committee of discussions with the Public Safety Department and applicant indicated after the start of the race, the crowd would thin out and runners would be able to use the shoulder and the southbound lane could be reopened. The committee discussed the application and the potential issues with closing Lincoln Avenue.  The committee recommended approval of the Special Event Permit with a vote of 5-0.