5-30-13 retlaw given another chance

Despite a promise to revoke its alcohol license if the bills weren’t paid up the Fond du lac Alcohol License Committee is recommending to give the owners of the historic Retlaw Hotel yet another chance.  At their meeting Wednesday evening the committee voted three to one to give the Retlaw until June 25^th to come up with the remaining $39,000.  Committee member and city councilmember Rob VandeZande cast the lone dissenting vote.  VandeZande says its time for the city to "put its foot down and say enough is enough."  The Retlaw owes back taxes and utility fees…but has been steadly making payments since March, including another $10,000 Wednesday.  The city council will take up the matter at their next meeting.