Police raise safety concerns but council approves 2 Dimes long‑term alcohol license

The Tuscaloosa City Council approved a special retail (more than 30 days) alcohol license for 2 Dimes Venue LLC, d/b/a 2 Dimes, for the location at 1307 University Boulevard during its meeting. The council voted to approve the application after a public hearing and routine motions to adopt the consent agenda.

The fire department listed the proposed occupancy load for the venue at 1,500 people, and the police department raised objections during the hearing. Chief Blankley of the Tuscaloosa Police Department told the council that the department "does have objection to this application. We feel that the dump out is an area of concern, and then also the amount of people at the private parties, that is directly on the strip." The applicant, Richard Myers, provided his name and address for the record.

City staff said required reports were filed with the city clerk and that the applicant had been approved by committee to proceed to the council for final approval. No members of the public spoke for or against the application during the public hearing. After the council's roll-call voting, the mayor and council members approved the application and the clerk confirmed the license was issued.

The police objection and the fire department occupancy figure were recorded on the meeting record but the council did not delay or condition the approval based on those concerns. The council's formal approval concluded the item; no follow-up motions or conditions were announced at the meeting.