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Commission allows street consumption area at 703 S. Main for distillery events
Summary
The City Commission amended municipal code to create a common consumption area at 703 South Main Street, allowing the distillery owner to host events that include alcohol service in a roped‑off portion of the street; commissioners discussed traffic and safety before approving the change.
The El Dorado City Commission approved amendments to Chapter 9 (consumption on public property) and Chapter 4 to create an additional common consumption area at 703 South Main Street.
City staff explained the request came from the owner of the distillery at that address (identified in the meeting record as the owner of the SpeedTraffic distillery) who wants to host events in the street in front of the business. Commissioners asked whether the consumable area would surround the entire building and raised safety and traffic concerns. Staff clarified the permitted area would be in the section of Ash Street immediately in front of the building and could be roped off in the same manner as other authorized consumption areas downtown.
A motion to approve the amendments was moved and seconded, followed by a voice vote. The commission voted in favor and the motion carried.
