The Pella City Council is holding a public hearing for an ordinance that would require special use permits for all new bars or taverns in the community at their meeting today.
According to a memo drafted by city staff, if approved, the ordinance would require all new establishments that primarily sell alcohol for consumption in all commercial zones to acquire a permit from the Board of Adjustment before constructing a new facility. Currently, bars and taverns are allowed by right inside of the central business district, where there are a maximum of two allowed under special use permit.
Also at the meeting, the council will consider several ordinances and resolutions relating to the Vintage Cooperative housing development at Bos Landen Golf Course, a resolution approving a reserved capacity agreement with Missouri River Energy Services, the third reading of an ordinance allowing minors into microbreweries with parents or guardians over the age of 21, and setting October 30th as Beggar’s Night in the community.
The Pella City Council meeting begins at 7:00 this evening in the Public Safety Complex on Liberty Street.