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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 2, 2026.
Public comments (6)
A family owner of the Far East Side drive-thru argued for the C2 permit, citing a court win over the city on its zoning permit, six years of incident-free beer sales, and strong community support.
City Council - Nov 2, 2026 · 2:43:50 →A drive-thru clerk described knowing customers by name and serving neighbors in snowstorms; six years selling beer without incident.
City Council - Nov 2, 2026 · 2:47:43 →A minority owner described the struggle to keep the business running, its snowplowing and food bank work, and asked council not to find negative effects that outweigh the benefit.
City Council - Nov 2, 2026 · 2:49:17 →The neighboring Gym Sports Bar owner supported the drive-thru's permit, noting carryout-only trends at grocery stores.
City Council - Nov 2, 2026 · 2:50:53 →Said traffic at the intersection is manageable and suggested the requested hearings could be canceled, arguing the drive-thru is truly local.
City Council - Nov 2, 2026 · 43:40 →The drive-thru's office manager noted no other East Side spot sells local wines and said carrying them keeps money in the community.
City Council - Nov 2, 2026 · 2:54:10 →