DENVER -- In the wake of one of the most violent shootings in Lower Downtown's history, residents there are planning a town hall style meeting Tuesday night.

One of the main topics of discussion is a proposal to stagger closing times at bars and clubs. Theoretically, residents believe staggering release times could prevent violent confrontations on the streets.

The idea is that you don't shove everyone onto the streets at once, some of whom have had too much to drink. It's an idea that came up about a year ago, but didn't get much notice until now.

Although it's right in the heart of the city, those who live in LoDo have come to expect the kind of safety you find in the suburbs.

"In some senses our residents feel that they're victims of people that come from other neighborhoods to downtown to make trouble," said John Maslanik, president of the Downtown Denver Residents Organization.

So, in an effort to cut down on deadly confrontations like the shooting last week, some people are suggesting staggered closing times for downtown bars.

"Maybe they'd stop serving at 2 a.m., but continue to be open for an hour," said Maslanik of the rough proposal.

Christine Eenhuis, an accountant and manager with Jackson's Sports Bar and Grill, said although it might be a good idea in theory, she doesn't think it will work.

"Because the people that are getting in the fights, getting shot, getting in confrontations are all coming from the same bar," said Eenhuis.

During the Rockies recent remarkable playoff run, "we were at full capacity. It was a mad house," said Jackson's server Shanna Dowgiert.

And for the large crowds, Jackson's simply beefed up security to keep disturbances to a minimum.

"We ran a really tight ship," said Dowgiert.

Even then, Eenhuis believes eliminating all confrontations is impossible.

"They just carry it outside because they know they can't do it inside, so they just carry it to the street," she said.

Resident's say it's not just about staggered release times, but exploring a variety of solutions.

"You know, maybe there's a way of enhancing the surveillance, or coordinating the surveillance that already exists," said Maslanik of the surveillance cameras mounted to numerous buildings and skyscrapers in downtown.

The residents' organization is expecting somewhat of a packed house at Tuesday night's meeting. Denver police will also be in attendance.