Birmingham to Investigate South's Liquor License
In addition, City Manager Bob Bruner said the city plans to re-evaluate how Class C "quota" liquor licenses are approved.
After a shooting outside South Bar prompted anger and anxiety among residents, City Manager Bob Bruner has launched an official investigation of the bar's liquor license. Bruner said he's directed the City Attorney's Office and the Birmingham Police Department to investigate the number of incidents at South, as well as other restaraunts and bars around the city. City officials will also address the number of times police have made contact with either the restaurant or its patrons. "(This will) determine whether or not a pattern of patron conduct exists that would warrant a public hearing," Bruner said. Should a public hearing be needed, the city may request that the Michigan Liquor Control Commission (MLCC) revoke South Bar's liquor …
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David Olsen
7:13 am on Saturday, April 21, 2012
Victor - Are you really Ted Fuller or David H from downtown publications? Why so angry? Do you have personal financial gain from South closing? I hear you talk about bad crowds at South and you fear for your life? Gimme a break. A 19 yr old carrying a rifle in the middle of Birmingham is where you should focus your energy and anger. Birmingham has many issues, but South isn't one of them. If you … more ›