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Council OKs revocable license for downtown alley to support Halls on Fifth food hall, amid debate over exclusivity
Summary
After extended public debate about access and fairness downtown, the council approved a revocable, non‑exclusive license (modeled on a prior Propagate license) allowing Halls on Fifth to use a narrow alley for outdoor seating, with insurance, revocability and the city’s right of access preserved.
The council approved a revocable license for use of a downtown alley adjacent to the Halls on Fifth food‑hall project after lengthy discussion about exclusivity, access, safety and precedent.
City attorney Cliff Shepherd described two legal models: an exclusive use agreement and a revocable license used previously for Propagate. The council favored a license model that is revocable by the city, requires the user to carry insurance naming the city as additional insured,…
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