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Panel approves River City Tavern liquor and limited‑entertainment license despite safety concerns about the location
Summary
Committee approved an on‑sale liquor, limited‑entertainment and Sunday sales license for River City Tavern at 200 W. Broadway after staff review and a security plan signed by MPD lieutenant; one member voted no citing past violence at the site.
The Business, Housing and Zoning Committee on June 24 approved an on‑sale liquor, limited‑entertainment and Sunday sales license for River City Tavern at 200 West Broadway Avenue in Ward 5, despite vocal neighborhood concern about the site’s history.
Sarah Grace, licensed inspector with Licenses and Consumer Services, told the committee the applicant seeks to operate a sit‑down restaurant with mixed drinks, live blues, jazz and R&B, and seating for 128 inside. Grace said there will be no seating or entertainment outside and that Licenses and Consumer Services recommends approval after reviewing a…
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