Des Moines music venue Woolys reaches agreement with city [Video]

DES MOINES, Iowa — The City of Des Moines says it has reached a “solution” with Wooly’s following concerns about the concert venue’s future. 

“The intent was never to shut down Wooly’s. They, like all Des Moines local businesses, are essential in creating an environment that attracts residents and visitors alike,” according to a City of Des Moines statement.

Wooly’s, a well-known music venue in the East Village, faced noise complaints from Charles Larson, who owns the property located at 510 East Locust St. 

These two violations put Wooly’s conditional use permit, which allows it to serve alcohol, in danger. The Zoning Board of Adjustment was meant to consider revoking Wooly’s permit at a meeting on Sept. 25. 

However, the item regarding Wooly’s has been removed from the Zoning Board meeting, …