Euclid council requests Liquor Board hearing, approves committee rosters, grants and municipal-camera bid

President Jaros called the Euclid City Council to order on Jan. 5, 2026. The council voted to request a Liquor Board hearing for a proposed distillery application after the administration raised zoning and criminal-history concerns.

The administration told council that the application describes a distiller/manufacturer operating from a multifamily residence and that sales "have to be sold at the premises" rather than from a retail storefront. The staff presentation said the applicant has felony convictions, including drug-trafficking and weapons-under-disability counts, and recommended a formal Liquor Board hearing. After a motion by Councilman Tanner and a second, the council voted to request that hearing.

Council agreed amendments and passed Resolution 001-26 to set committee assignments for the 2026–2027 term. President Jaros outlined committee chairs and memberships and moved an amendment to add the Community Improvement Corporation with Councilpersons Hanham and Cosgrove as members and to…