Local liquor commission approves nonprofit event license and reclassifies pizzeria license

The Local Liquor Control Commission approved three routine licensing items at its May 14 meeting, including a temporary not‑for‑profit special‑event retailer's liquor license for Green Earth Incorporated to host the Nature on Tap fundraiser on June 1.

City staff told commissioners the organization had paid the license fee, submitted the event diagram and (just that afternoon) provided a certificate of insurance. The commission approved issuance of the license, contingent on receipt of any remaining outstanding items.

The commission also considered an application from Rip's Brick Oven Pizzeria for a manufacturer liquor license with a sidewalk‑restaurant rider at 817 South Illinois Avenue. Staff recommended reclassifying the application as an on‑premises secondary restaurant with a sidewalk‑restaurant rider based on the business plan and anticipated revenue mix (staff said the applicant projected about 70% of revenue from food and nonalcoholic beverages). A commissioner moved to approve that classification; the motion passed on roll call.

All votes in these items were taken by roll call and carried. The commission then adjourned and the council meeting began.