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Council votes to reverse mayor’s suspension of Big League Brews after owner agrees to security changes
Summary
After a public hearing and meetings with police, the council voted to reverse Mayor Wooley’s suspension of Big League Brews’ business license, citing security improvements, internal staffing changes and ongoing police monitoring.
The council opened a public hearing on Aug. 19 regarding the mayor’s suspension of Big League Brews’ business license (effective Aug. 20). Councilman Johnson moved to close the hearing and reverse the mayor’s suspension after meeting with the owner and the police chief.
Police and council members described concrete steps the business had taken: replacing some employees, banning several patrons, adding inside and outside security and removing live music to change the venue’s operation from a nightclub to more of a sports bar. The police chief said undercover checks had been conducted and acknowledged 'missteps on both sides' while praising collaborative changes and continued monitoring by the department.
Supporters argued the measures and police checks justify restoring the license; critics reminded the council of repeated calls for service and public-safety incidents at local bars. After discussion, council voted in favor of reversing the mayor’s suspension and closed the public hearing.
Next steps: city police will continue monitoring the establishment and the council asked staff and the chief to stay engaged on compliance and public-safety outcomes.
