A river doesn’t run through Crown Point, but it now has a riverfront district, allowing the issuance of more liquor licenses in the city.

The Crown Point City Council at its Nov. 3 meeting unanimously adopted the ordinance upon final reading.

Mayor Pete Land said he has been out in the community and has answered a number of questions about the proposal.

The primary purpose of the ordinance is to encourage fine dining restaurants in the city’s downtown.

Residents have also questioned him in regard to the “riverfront district” issue.

“We’re not building a river. We’re not doing anything with our water conveyance source,” Land said.

The district will encourage businesses primarily serving food, and not stand-alone bars or a place selling just hot dogs, he said.

City Councilman Scott Ev

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