Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Downtown DORA moves forward after public discussion; council takes first reading
Summary
A proposed Lebanon Downtown Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) drew both support from downtown businesses and questions about trash, enforcement and courthouse-lawn boundaries. Organizers proposed conservative hours and one open container per person; ordinance requires Indiana Alcohol & Tobacco Commission approval and returns for second reading Dec. 8.
Missy Krulik of Heart of Lebanon and Main Street representatives asked the council for a first reading of Ordinance 2025-41 to establish a designated outdoor refreshment area (DORA) covering downtown Main Street (map in exhibit A). The proposed DORA would allow adults 21+ to exit approved licensed premises with a single open container in a branded Dora cup during limited hours (Thu–Fri 5–10 p.m.; Sat…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat

