FARGO (KFGO KVRR) – The Fargo Liquor Control Board on Wednesday voted against a motion to revoke the liquor license for Africa International Restaurant & Night Club. Instead, the board approved a recommendation that the city commission extend the club’s liquor license suspension for an additional 30 days.
The city commission suspended the nightclub’s liquor license in July. Police responded to numerous calls for service at the nightclub between February and May. The nightclub’s parking lot was the scene of a fatal shooting May 23.
Police Chief Dave Zibolski told the liquor control board that he strongly recommends revoking the liquor license. Zibolski has said the nightclub is a threat to public safety and said he has many concerns, including underage patrons, the potential for over-intoxication and guns on the property.
The nightclub’s owners recently hired a new manager and attorneys to assist with the application process. The attorneys pleaded with the board to give the nightclub more time to address the city’s concerns.
The city commission will hold a meeting Monday prior to its regular meeting to discuss the liquor control board’s recommendations.
