Magic Foods liquor renewal

Hephatha Lutheran pastor of 34 years; asked the committee not to renew the liquor license, describing drugs, drinking and loitering that children witness daily.

Lives two blocks away; said nothing changes no matter who manages the store and wants fresh produce instead of alcohol.

Neighborhood association chair with photos and videos of drug deals; demanded denial of the liquor license and said her group does the cleanups.

Respects the owner but says outside drinking makes it unsafe for kids walking to school; doesn't want the alcohol sales.

59-year resident who tied the store's license back to the convicted Ald. McGee era of unlawfully sold liquor licenses and urged the city to finally address it.

MPD District 5 liaison and community advocate who has worked with the owner for 18 months; wants the liquor license revoked.

37-year resident who supports the church but says the problem is loitering, not the store, and it has gotten better.

Notes there are seven liquor stores nearby so loitering could come from any of them; the applicant calls police.

27-year resident with no problem shopping there or sending her kids and grandkids.

Lives on the block and cooks at the store; says the problem is the people hanging around, not the business.

Works in the store kitchen; cleans outside every morning and calls police when loiterers won't move along.

Neighbor who cleans up around the store and sometimes acts as informal security; says the store isn't the problem.