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Council approves liquor‑by‑the‑drink license for nail salon despite neighborhood objections
Summary
After a full public hearing, the council approved a retail liquor‑by‑the‑drink license for Bell Nail Lounge at the Hub Shopping Center (onsite consumption only, hours 10 a.m.–7 p.m.). Neighbor Philip Dickey opposed the license citing local security and homelessness concerns; the measure passed 5‑2.
The Independence City Council approved an application on Jan. 5 for a retail intoxicating liquor license by the drink for Bell Nail Lounge, a tenant relocating within the Hub Shopping Center.
Tom Scannell, the city’s community and economic development director, told council the salon is moving to a new tenant space and is seeking…
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