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ALRC approves multiple entity reorganizations, transfers and entertainment requests
Summary
At its Feb. 18 meeting the ALRC approved several entity reorganizations and license transfers — including Festival Foods, Argus Bar, Ohio Tavern, Forge Sports Center, Hampton Inn and International Commons — largely by unanimous consent after applicants described continuity plans and safety measures.
The Alcohol License Review Committee on Feb. 18 recommended grant for a group of entity reorganizations, transfers and limited entertainment requests, approving each without roll‑call dissent.
Votes at a glance (recommendations to grant):
- Festival Foods (entity reorganization for 810 E. Washington): approved after store director described security changes (gates, closed corner entrance, private unarmed security) and MPD said calls for service had declined. (Motion moved by Alder Revere; carried.)
- Argus Bar & Grill (ownership transfer): new owners Camille Roble and Trevor East were approved to take over the existing tavern license; they said operations will remain largely unchanged and they will retain the entertainment license for private events. (Motion moved and seconded; carried.)
- International Commons Inc. (limited entertainment request): approved to allow occasional live music at employee events; committee clarified…
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