During a recent city council meeting, officials discussed the contentious liquor license application for Neighborhood Liquor and Smokes, located at 3505 Lincoln Way, Suite 105. The application seeks a 12-month Class E retail alcohol license, but the council faces significant challenges due to the establishment's history.

Chief Huff highlighted that the liquor license renewal was previously denied in November 2022, a decision currently under appeal. The establishment has failed four compliance checks over a three-year period, raising concerns about its operational standards. Given these failures and the recommendation from the administrative law judge affirming the council's earlier denial, Chief Huff reiterated his stance against granting the new license.

The council decided to postpone any motions regarding the application until after a closed session, which will address the ongoing appeal and may influence the council's decision. Public comments were invited, indicating community interest and potential opposition to the application.

As the council navigates this complex issue, the outcome remains uncertain, pending further discussions in the closed session.