UAC Good Neighbor Committee
Proposed Language for new ad hoc committee.
Good Neighbor Agreement Process for University Area Liquor Establishments
Good Neighbor Committee members meet with business people planning to open new establishments in the University District to discuss the owner’s plans and any neighborhood concerns about the proposed liquor establishment. In most cases, an agreement is reached to assure that the new establishment will be a positive addition to the neighborhood. When that happens, the University Area Commission will support the application at the establishment’s public hearing. In some cases, the Good Neighbor Committee will feel that the planned establishment will create a problem for the community and will recommend to the University Area Commission that the commission oppose the proposed new liquor license or renewal.
Good Neighbor Committee members also meet with owners of existing establishments when complaints are received by the Committee about the establishment. Meetings are held in an attempt to resolve the problem, which will be done in a cordial manner. However, some problems are difficult to resolve in a face-to-face dialogue and city agencies can be called in to help. In some cases, a public hearing will be called or mediation will be instigated to resolve the problem.
In all cases, it is the members of the Good Neighbor Committee who take the steps to deal with the issues. Residents of the University District are encouraged to contact committee members at any time to discuss issues or problems with liquor-licensed establishments.
The Good Neighbor Committee is an ad hoc committee appointed following the University Area Commission’s Annual Meeting and serves for a one-year term. Any UAC ad hoc committee may be established or dissolved by a majority vote of the full Commission. Committee members will be comprised of one (1) UAC representative from each district, four (4) residents or area stakeholders, and the UAC Business Group Commissioner. The total number of Committee members is nine (9). Members may continue to serve from year-to-year.
February 9th, 2008 at 17:49
This is draft language for a proposed committee that will directly work with area businesses to address citizen concerns in a proactive manner. Please post a comment if you wish to discuss.
February 10th, 2008 at 02:13
I think the committee and the relationship building between the community and the delinquent businesses is a good idea, but do you think we will be spreading our commissioners too thin? Maybe this could be a sub-committee under community relations. That way we’re not having more meetings on top our three meetings/month. Just a suggestion.
February 12th, 2008 at 08:02
I like the idea of proactively working with businesses. I wonder about spreading people too thin too and like the idea of making a sub committee under Community Relations. Though I also think if there are people willing to serve that’s wonderful. In either case, I would like to see community member not on the Commission to be members of this committee (or subcommittee). I think it is a great opportunity for leadership development.