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Residents call for quieter nights; business owners warn liquor‑hour limits could hurt waterfront economy
Summary
During public comment, several waterfront business owners and employees said proposed rules on liquor hours would penalize compliant establishments; residents countered that late‑night noise and public intoxication require action.
Public comment at the Oct. 1 council meeting focused heavily on waterfront business operations and neighborhood impacts. Owners and staff from establishments including the Unicorn Tavern and Coles Bar and Grill said they try to manage patrons responsibly and feared Ordinance 1585 would close good businesses and cost jobs. Ben of the Totem Yacht Club and others insisted the ordinance "did not address the problem" and could sweep in compliant businesses.
Residents and others asked the council to act to restore neighborhood quiet and safety after midnight. Patricia Turner's written remark recounted multiple late‑night police responses and asked whether the city wants to expend limited police resources addressing repeat problems tied to one establishment. She urged the council to "stand behind its citizens and to rectify a past misdeed and pass ordinance #1585." Councilmembers acknowledged both perspectives and asked for more written input before Oct. 15.
