City council voted unanimously Monday night in favour of granting a liquor licence to a downtown business.
The proposal from Special Beauty Parlor and Spa, located at 1180 Third Ave., met with some concern from a neighbour during a public hearing on the item.
"I just don't see that as a positive thing for the city," said Marlene Spyker of the New Life drop-in centre at 1164 Third.
And in a letter to council, lawyer Ben Levine, whose office is located at 1180 Third Ave., noted the business hours will be from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week and contended it would effectively act as a bar.
But council members were told that while clients at the business would have the option of being served wine or beer while getting a pedicure or spa treatment they would be limited to three ounces or three drinks.
"I don't see any issues with the way alcohol is going to be sold and there will be minimum amounts of alcohol sold," Coun. Brian Skakun said.
