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Committee approves Soul and Smoke sidewalk café layout but removes funding

Administration and Public Works Committee · November 25, 2025
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Summary

The committee approved a year‑round sidewalk café layout and permanent fixtures for Soul and Smoke but amended the motion to exclude an up‑to‑$25,000 funding request; the amendment and final motion passed 6–0 after public comments criticizing prior funding decisions.

The committee approved use of the public way for a year‑round sidewalk café and permanent fixtures for Soul and Smoke restaurant but removed the item’s funding authorization.

Council member Kelly moved the item forward and later proposed an amendment to exclude the funding portion (the up‑to‑$25,000 funding request). The…

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