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East Ridge council approves Venue 1921 alcohol rules, landscaping and equipment amid staffing questions
Summary
The East Ridge City Council approved rules for alcohol service, a $58,150 landscaping contract, and $15,004.78 in chairs and tables for Venue 1921, and authorized a preferred vendor list. Council debated police-staffing thresholds for events with alcohol, with at least one member urging a lower attendance trigger for required officers.
The East Ridge City Council on Nov. 13 approved a package of items to prepare Venue 1921 for public events, including conditions for alcohol service, a landscaping contract, and the purchase of furniture and linens.
City Manager Robert Miller told the council the resolution on alcohol establishes the venue as the pavilion structure at 1501 Thomas Avenue plus adjacent parking and green space owned or operated by the city, requires applications at least 30 days in advance through the city clerk, and requires proof of insurance and licensing. Under the policy, events expected to include alcohol face a $50 nonrefundable alcohol-event fee and may be charged for police staffing when attendance exceeds a specified threshold. "If you are not approved by the city, you do not serve alcohol at this establishment," Miller said, describing a process where bar-service staff must be city- or venue-approved or…
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