St. Charles Aldermen Still Skeptical of Downtown Bars
City Council members says the number of incidents remains too high ton convince them of progress.
Police Chief Jim Lamkin told the St. Charles City Council Government Services Committee on Monday night that he believes an association of local bar and tavern owners is gaining ground on concerns about the number of alcohol-related problems in the downtown area. But, as with earlier reports to them in September and November, aldermen expressed skepticism about whether any progress is being made, and, as 3rd Ward Alderman Raymond Rogina pointed out, even if there has been an improvement, “We can do better.” At issue is the number of incidents involving public drunkenness, public urination and fighting in the downtown area, which city officials have described as indicative that liquor establishments have not been cutting off patrons who are…
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Ted Schnell
12:46 pm on Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Kevin, the city is cracking down on the downtown area, specifically, where the problems have been most concentrated, but discussion of cutting bar hours back to 1 a.m. has been in reference to all businesses that serve alcohol until 2 a.m. As I've understood it, that discussion has been citywide and would pertain to restaurants, as well, if they keep their bars open that late. more ›