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Stesia Swain
Council holds hearing on proposal for outdoor drinking on E. 4th Street
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Good afternoon Clevelanders! My name is Stésià and I will be live tweeting coverage for today's Cleveland City Council Event at Cordelia, scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
12:52 PM May 18, 2023 CDT
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A copy of the agenda along with the Memorandum were provided ahead of the meeting. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland https://t.co/69BoNqoxWl
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This hearing is to discuss the application for East 4th Street Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
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There are certain members who’s names are unclear as they have arrived at different times. I will do my best to cover who each member is as it is their turn to speak. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
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An application for a DORA (Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area) on East 4th Street in Cleveland has been submitted to the City and is on file in the office of the Clerk of Council and is available for public inspection. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
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Attached is a photo of this meeting setting along with members for easier identification of those who were not previously named. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland https://t.co/LmpgnaJrd4
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The DORA is a designated area approved by City Council that allows patrons 21 and older to purchase alcoholic beverages in a designated cup from participating and permitted establishments. Patrons then can carry the beverages within the defined outdoor area. #CLEDocumenters
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As an update to my previous tweets, I was able to get the names of those who spoke today.
Council Member Kerry McCormack opened the meeting and read the agenda.
Ari Maron of AJAPPJR LLC is who discussed the application.
Karl Brunges discussed what the DORA is ultimately for.
Council Member Kerry McCormack opened the meeting and read the agenda.
Ari Maron of AJAPPJR LLC is who discussed the application.
Karl Brunges discussed what the DORA is ultimately for.
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Karl Brunges answered a question regarding children and animals. Brunges shared that children’s and animals would be permitted within the DORA and are welcomed as opposed to tolerated. He also stated that strollers are permitted. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
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Attached are a few renderings and signage shared in the Memorandum. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland https://t.co/13lnsJv01l
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Below is a better look at the signage and labeling that patrons of the DORA can expect to see. The first image is what will indicate the beverage cups used by patrons. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland https://t.co/2d3t5YgEv0
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The images attached are some of the fellow businesses that have signed in support of the DORA. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland https://t.co/cNhqJqIT29
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The last thought shared was that the process to create the DORA (Designated Outdoor Refreshments Area) is expected to be completed by June 5th. The meeting adjourns just after 2:30. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
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Have questions? Think we got something wrong? Send any inquiries on the meeting or these tweets to @cledocumenters. Or email us at cledocumenters@gmail.com #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
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