The Clinton City Council Monday night approved the measure and Clintonia Eagle Theater owner, Eric Gubelman (pictured right addressing the Council) says it would be a two drink max for those with a wristband, a system they have tested at their Streator theater, and has worked there.

 

 

A lot has been made of serving alcohol when there are children's movies at the theater and Gubelman says he is very committed to not serving to someone coming for a kids movie.

 

 

The Council spend about 45 minutes in discussions with Gubelman about the ins-and-outs of the process and how things would work. John Wise and Dan Ballenger called out some pointed criticism from ex-mayor Carolyn Peters about a letter to the editor that was omitted in print but more pointed in the remarks to Council members about their stance on the issue.

 

 

The measure passed 4-1 with Tom Edmunds being the only descending vote. The theater hopes to have everything in place to start serving in time for the holidays.