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Council revisits downtown "Door District" pilot with summer target date
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Summary
Council member Rita reported the downtown Door District pilot is being restarted with remapping and a sanitation plan; staff aim to have the district ready by July, with a map and communications plan to follow.
Council member Rita (S4) told the Angola City Common Council that staff are reviving a downtown "Door District" pilot aimed at permitting outdoor beverage/service areas in mapped downtown zones.
Rita said staff have remapped the district to stay at least 300 feet from churches and are finalizing a sanitation plan and trash-can placement; she told council, "we're hoping to be ready by June or July," and said staff will provide a downtown map and outreach via social media and the local newspaper. Council members asked about enforcement and whether the pilot would require additional security; Rita and staff said most communities have not experienced significant enforcement issues and that the pilot will include clear rules for vendors and businesses.
Why it matters: the Door District could change downtown event management and the customer experience during summer events; businesses have expressed interest in the pilot.
What’s next: staff will bring a map and more-detailed plan to a future council meeting.
