GLASGOW, Ky. (WBKO) – Leaders in Glasgow are optimistic {that a} newly handed ordinance will assist revitalize downtown by selling native companies, boosting tourism, and making a vibrant group hub.
Metropolis council members authorized the measure this week, establishing an entertainment destination center. This could permit alcohol to be bought and consumed inside designated outside areas, aiming to attract extra foot visitors to downtown outlets and eating places.
“We would like, anytime, folks to get pleasure from Glasgow. We wish to improve the world and their expertise right here,” stated April Russell, metropolis administrator. “We wish to entice new companies. We wish to strengthen those we have now on this space.”
The proposed EDC space extends past the downtown sq., reaching further elements of town to create a broader zone for public gatherings and alcohol consumption.
At the moment, alcohol consumption is restricted to a enterprise’s property. At Yancey’s Gastropub, for instance, drinks should keep inside or inside a delegated space.
Occasions like Sip, Store and Stroll require particular permits to permit alcohol in sure downtown areas. The brand new ordinance will broaden that, permitting folks to stroll freely with drinks inside the designated EDC zone throughout particular occasions.
Glasgow Police Chief Man Howie defined that underneath the brand new EDC designation, somebody who buys alcohol on the Plaza Theatre may take their drink with them and stroll to Yancey’s Gastropub with out breaking the legislation.
“They might take their cup of drink with them, stroll by the downtown space to Yancey’s, with out being in violation of the legislation,” Howie stated.
Howie believes the police division received’t be burdened by the modifications, noting that occasions downtown already permit folks to stroll round with alcohol.
Companies can put up signage to point they received’t permit alcohol on their premises, Russell stated. The EDC laws will probably be in impact throughout set hours, Thursday by Friday.
Assist from the Kentucky Financial Cupboard and state and native tourism businesses helped drive Glasgow’s push for the designation.
Mayor Henry Royse stated the designation will assist town’s aim of a “downtown renaissance,” prioritizing native companies, tradition and group development.
Councilmember Freddie Norris was the one one to oppose the ordinance vote. The minister and pharmacist expressed the assumption that there are different efficient methods to draw folks to downtown.
“It simply appeared like we didn’t have sufficient voices that can permit us to take a look at alternative ways to advertise downtown,” Norris stated. “There’s a variety of good issues happening. You may drive across the Sq. and see a variety of constructive issues. Alcohol’s not the reply.”
Glasgow should safe a particular EDC license from the Kentucky Division of Alcoholic Beverage Management earlier than the designation takes impact. The ordinance is ready to enter impact on July 1.
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