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Council renews downtown common consumption permit for one year

2651551 · February 13, 2025
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Summary

After a yearlong pilot, Augusta council voted to renew the downtown common consumption area permit for another year, citing positive feedback from downtown businesses and no significant public safety incidents.

The Augusta City Council voted to renew the downtown common consumption area permit with the Kansas Department of Revenue for one year, extending the pilot that allowed patrons to carry alcohol within a designated downtown area.

Staff reported that Go Augusta surveyed downtown merchants and that the organization’s survey showed support among respondents; staff also…

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