BACKGROUND

Salsa 17 Restaurant, located at 17 W. Campbell Street, has submitted an application for renewing the outdoor dining on the public alley located south of Campbell Street between their restaurant and the adjacent apartment building and on the public sidewalk along the Campbell Street frontage of their restaurant. Chapter 28, Section 5.1-14.2 allows the use of public sidewalks for outdoor eating cafes subject to certain criteria.  In the event that alcoholic beverages are to be served on the public sidewalk, the Village’s process requires review and approval by the Village Board.  In the past, the agreement was a one year license - the proposed agreement is for three years.

Salsa 17 has provided the appropriate insurance provisions and executed the License Agreement. The intent behind the modified outdoor dining requirements approved by the Board in May 2014 is to encourage additional restaurants to avail themselves of outdoor dining opportunities. Outdoor dining increases the economic viability and ambiance of the Downtown and restaurants. 

RECOMMENDATION

 It is recommended that the Village Board approve the attached Resolution Approving a License Agreement with Salsa 17 Restaurant.