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Council approves local license corrections, new restaurant license and temporary outdoor patio rules change
Summary
The Lawrence City licensing board and council approved a Common Victualler license for LaGreca Cafe, corrected a wine and malt license transfer for Kimberly's Meat Market and approved a temporary outdoor patio for My Mama Restaurant and Lounge at the Nov. 7 meeting.
The Lawrence City licensing board and council addressed a cluster of business items on Nov. 7, including a Common Victualler license for LaGreca Cafe at 282 Merrimack Street, an administrative correction to an on‑premises wine and malt license transfer for Kimberly's Meat Market, and approval of a temporary outdoor patio for My Mama Restaurant and Lounge.
LaGreca Cafe: Maria Gonzales, who identified herself as general manager of LaGreca Cafe, told the board the new location will be at "282 Merrimack Street, Riverwalk." A motion to approve the Common Victualler license was made; the transcript records the motion as made by Commissioner Morales and subsequent voice affirmations of approval. Lieutenant Frias confirmed the location walk‑through and extended best wishes. The transcript records approval by voice vote; a full roll-call tally is not included in the excerpt.
Kimberly's Meat Market: Brian Corrigan, appearing on behalf of the applicant Kimberly's Meat Market Incorporated, said an administrative issue required correction after the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC) returned paperwork. Corrigan said the original license had been in the former owner's individual name and that seller documents and certificates of good standing were subsequently obtained. Commissioners voiced no objections and a motion to approve the correction passed.
Temporary outdoor patio and VIP lounge: Jonathan Garcia of My Mama Restaurant and Lounge presented a request for a temporary outdoor patio/VIP lounge. City staff and commissioners reviewed operational rules for the permit year, noting changes from the COVID period: the city will not provide outdoor barricades this year and applicants must secure barricades, pay any owed parking fees up front, schedule inspections and follow the rule prohibiting outdoor cooking. Commissioners emphasized applicants must coordinate inspections and required steps with city staff (Antonio). A motion to approve the temporary outdoor space was made and the board recorded approval.
Discussion vs. decision: The transcript shows motions and approvals for these items; motions are recorded in the excerpt as made from the dais for LaGreca (motion credited to Commissioner Morales) and for the outdoor space. The Kimberly's correction was described as a paperwork fix and approved after staff confirmed certificates were in order.
Authorities and process notes: The ABCC was cited in relation to the Kimberly's license correction. For temporary outdoor patios, the board reiterated inspection and departmental coordination requirements; the city will no longer supply physical barricades used during the COVID period.
Next steps and conditions: Applicants were directed to complete inspections, pay any outstanding fees and coordinate with city staff (Antonio) before operating. No further contested objections or appeals are shown in the transcript excerpt.
