Peoria Leaders, Bar Owners Discuss Ideas for Improvement
By: Alexandra Sutter WMBD/WYZZ
Updated: February 13, 2013
PEORIA - Peoria leaders and downtown
business owners are talking about possible changes to the city's 4:00 a.m.
liquor zone.
Mayor Jim Ardis said the city is
working to get ahead of any potential problems that may come with more traffic
that new downtown developments are expected to bring.
Mayor Ardis said it's a work in
progress and he is considering everyone's ideas. He said, "I think everything
is on the table right now in terms of considerations. I really don't think
there is an appetite by the council or downtown community to do away with the 4
o'clock licenses. I think that, that's something those visitors will want."
Bar owners said their biggest concern
is safety. Mayor Ardis said there are more discussions planned before any
changes will take place.
