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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Tuscaloosa public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Gameday alcohol licensing
The Morgan Wallen concerts April 17-19 at Bryant-Denny got a special-event alcohol license for service at Lloyd Hall, and the city will run gameday-style shuttle buses two hours before and one hour after each show.
Vending Services at City Facilities by Business Enterprise Program for the Blind
The city would sign a three-year, no-cost permit letting the state's Business Enterprise Program for the Blind run vending machines in city facilities. It's a small program that creates vocational opportunities while supplying vending services at no charge to the city.
Alcohol license applications
The council was set to hold public hearings on three alcohol licenses and act on a previously tabled application for Safari Tacos and Grill, plus four special events licenses for Greek organization farm properties.
Tuscaloosa Regional Airport FY27 priorities
The airport files its annual federal pre-application, putting the terminal, control tower and ramp expansion at the front of the line for FY27 funding.
Tuscaloosa National Airport projects
Several engineering contracts were up, covering the 4th Street/23rd Avenue one-way conversion, Academy Drive drainage, Rice Mine Road slope repair, Julia Tutwiler/Campus Drive improvements, a runway extension, and the Skyland Boulevard fiber project.
Football-season special event retail licenses
Dozens of tailgates, field parties and the Kentuck Festival get one-day retail licenses for September through November. One vote covers each applicant's full slate.
Barrio Fiesta Mexican Grill permits and licenses
GF Property, LLC dba Barrio Fiesta Mexican Grill was seeking a conditional use permit, a restaurant liquor license, and an entertainment license — the approvals it needs to operate and serve alcohol with entertainment.
JR Crickets Tuscaloosa Alcohol License
A public hearing was scheduled on a retail beer and table wine license for JR Crickets Tuscaloosa on University Boulevard. Approval would let the venue serve beer and wine.
JR Crickets alcohol licenses
A new wings-and-burgers restaurant near University Boulevard gets its alcohol license after reapplying following a six-month lapse.
Summer Jobs Program funding
A proposed $1,855 disbursement from the District 6 Improvements Fund to support the city's Summer Jobs Program.
VIP Tuscaloosa incentive proposal
A business incentive proposal was presented to the committee; details weren't published in the agenda packet.