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New strip club in mall arouses debate

by Rob Peters | December 17, 2007 at 10:02 am

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So I guess the thinking is that a mall really should satisfy all of one's needs.

BOULDER, Colo. (CBS4/AP) ― Boulder's Pearl Street mall is known for stores that market environmental items, things from Tibet and bohemian gifts.

But if you go down a stairway you can find a new and different kind of business -- a strip club.

The Nitro Club has been open for at least a week, but it is rarely seen by holiday and other shoppers because it is off the beaten path.

Some Boulder City Council members say a strip club has no place on the Pearl Street Mall. Mayor Shawn McGrath and City Council didn't even know about it because the club never applied for a liquor license and because its entrance is in a back alley.

Boulder doesn't have an ordinance regulating sexually oriented businesses, but McGrath thinks that policy should be looked at more closely.

"We need to have a conversation about it," McGrath said. "If we want these kinds of businesses, then where is an appropriate place for them?"

The Rocky Mountain News said the club's owner refused to give his name but said the reception so far has been entirely positive.

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cynnerz

at 16:44 on December 17th, 2007

How many others have made this mistake?A friend of mine was in Las Vegas with family and thought this(photo) was another casino. He wondered why his father was ignoring him at the time. And then he found out what it really was....

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designer darrin

at 16:36 on December 17th, 2007

this place is an iconic part of karangahape rd, auckland, new zealand. it woud be a shame to see it go.

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curvygirlart

at 05:10 on January 13th, 2008

Wow this is fabulous information for anyone thinking of moving to Boulder, or possibly thinking of not moving there...

Hmmm the Jon Benet case comes to mind now... wow I did not know Boulder was that open... very interesting...

Swan

at 06:27 on January 13th, 2008

Prostitution has been legalized in Melbourne, Australia. It happened while I was a kid in high school. Prior studies had been done elsewhere, which had proved the degree of rape was far less in areas where prostitution was not a crime.

These establishments in Melbourne are subject to health and other laws too. Officials from the Health Dept., regularly make unscheduled visits to ensure that a 'business' is complying with all health regulations.

The establishments themselves have to be discreet but attractive and street walking to get business, is no longer legal, though of course it happens and they end up seeing the inside of a jail cell.

Strip clubs and brothels also have to be in an area not frequented by children, so they are limited to areas where there are no schools, churches, scout halls or organizations that cater to children.

Good article Rob!
~ Swan