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Richmond commissioners approve entertainment-district liquor rules, multiple appointments and contracts
Summary
At its Sept. 9 meeting the Richmond Board of Commissioners approved a second-reading ordinance creating alcohol rules for a downtown entertainment district and adopted multiple orders including appointments, contracts and equipment purchases.
The Richmond Board of Commissioners voted to approve an amendment to downtown entertainment-district licensing and a package of orders including appointments, contract awards and equipment purchases at its Sept. 9 meeting.
The most consequential action was the second reading and adoption of Ordinance 25-21, which amends the city—s rules for an Entertainment Destination Center (EDC) and directs the city to apply for an EDC license from the Kentucky Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. The ordinance as summarized by the city attorney clarifies licensing for businesses that sell alcoholic beverages within common areas, allows licensed businesses in or adjacent to the EDC to sell in designated common areas within a Thursday-11 a.m. to Sunday-1 a.m. window if the city grants written permission, and requires city-approved drinking cups and compliance with applicable state open-container laws.
Commissioners also approved a slate of orders that carried routine administrative, personnel and procurement actions:
Votes at a glance - Minutes (regular meeting, Aug. 12): motion to approve by…
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