West Indianapolis community leaders strongly voiced their disapproval of the state potentially granting Skateland an alcohol permit during a meeting hosted by the Indianapolis Police Northwest District Office .

Leaders believed that by allowing the business to offer alcoholic drinks, it would be inviting the "wrong" crowd to the skating rink and doing more harm than good for "one of the city's last pure places where families can have fun."

"In today's world, let's be frank, adults aren't always responsible," said Mary Clark, the executive director of the International Marketplace Coalition during the on Sept. 26 meeting.

State officials will vote on granting Skateland, one of the city's largest roller rinks, an alcohol permit at its October meeting.

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