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Council declines to object to retail liquor permit renewals; no hearings requested
Summary
After a presentation by the chief and the city attorney, council voted by roll call not to object to any retail liquor permit renewals and not to request hearings, following staff advice that no legal basis for objections was evident.
MORAINE — During annual retail liquor permit renewals, the city’s chief and legal staff summarized the permit list and advised council whether grounds existed to request hearings on any renewal.
The chief said there were no substantial problems on the list and the law director agreed there did not appear to be a legal basis for objections. Councilmember Ms. Marcus moved not to object and not to request hearings on any permit; Mrs. Allen (as the member who indicated the motion) proceeded with the roll-call vote. Council voted yes on the motion, meaning the city will not object to the renewals and will not request hearings.
No individual permits were singled out during the discussion and staff advised that, if later evidence arises, council retains authority to request hearings on specific permits under applicable procedures.
