With the patron safety rules now in effect, the commission has been discussing other issues, such as underage drinking, Riley said. To curb underage drinking in campus bars, the LAC has discussed installing electronic surveillance systems in bars that would videotape patrons. It has also discussed having patrons wear colored wristbands to draw attention to individuals who are underage, he said. So we provide a mechanism for students and for other people in the community to talk about bars and liquor in stores. Another idea that has been discussed in the community that would affect students is an ordinance amendment extending campus bar hours to 2 a.m.
Safety is the biggest concern.
Reflecting a similar sentiment, Faraci, owner of City of New Orleans Limited, a restaurant in Champaign, said the main goal of the LAC is to make liquor establishments safer. A lot of our decisions have made our community safer with alcohol.