LOUISA, Ky. — Attorney Bud Adams told city council last night that there is little chance the city can add a third liquor store in the city limits which was voted wet several years ago. The problem, according to a well known businessman in the community, is both the city’s two liquor stores are essentially in the same location in the Food City Plaza.
Under their wet agreement, the city is allotted 2 liquor stores based on population only although beer stores are not limited.
Ironically the plaza is owned by local attorney and real estate investor Gene Wilson, who was instrumental in passing the wet vote in the city to begin with.
Also Geoffery Branham was appointed to the ever more important City Utilities Commission to replace Steve Lykins who has moved.
Old Business
COUNCIL Approved minutes for July 14, 2020 with motion made by Gary Robertson and a second motion from Ashley Caudill.
Resolution 2020-03, A Resolution approving and authorizing the submission of a request to the Kentucky Alcoholic Beverage Control Board to increase the number of quota retail package store licenses. Motion made by Gary Robertson and a second by Tom Parsons. Mayor Slone stated that “I am unsure if we have the population for a third liquor store and there is a lot of data on sales and volume that has to be done”.
Approved bid for Louisa East Elementary Roadway Improvement. Motion made by Matt Brown and a second by Gary Robertson.
Approved updated agreement between the City of Louisa and Commonwealth of Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.
New Business
Appoint Utility Board Member, Geoff Branham recommended to replace Steve Lykins for the remainder of his 3 year term. Motion made by Matt Brown and a second by Gary Robertson. Tom Parsons will be the council member replacing Matt Brown on the Utility Board with a motion made by Gary Robertson and a second by LIsa Schaeffer.
Attendance:
Harold Slone, Mayor
Eldred E. Adams Jr., City Attorney
Gary Robertson, council member
Matt Brown, council member
Lisa Schaeffer, council member
Tom Parsons, council member
Ashley Caudill, council member
Absent:
Mitch Castle, council member
We’re teaching pot business at collage , flooding town with whiskey and beer but we cry about so many in ark lives wrecked ?
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Calm down Rick there wont be a liquor and beer flood, and pot never harmed anyone. Just calm down!
Where are all the homeless people coming from?
Likely from a dimorat voter registration event.
People are going to drink if they choose! I don’t personally think Louisa needs a third liquor store, and the jobs will be minimal. However I imagine the tax revenue will be fairly substantial? My town of 16,000 has 4 liquor stores. What is Louisa’s population now? I drink, and am not against it at all. I just must wonder if someone who knows someone just wants a liquor license? I hope the Lazer will look into this???
Hey Lazer, does Rick have the only opinion here?
Thank you.
Stupid idea. But a great way to fund more pork projects like a lodge at the lake.
I have heard that this is Eric Clevenger wanting a store he has had plans for the old taco bell that can be redone and put in faster than anyone used to work for home before that were vote but he had said many times he wanted a wine and spirits store and the old taco bell is a perfect location