In Sumner’s industrial area, a music club is finding itself in need of making some changes to become compliant with some city and state requirements.

D4 is a music venue which, despite being open for months and allegedly selling alcohol, does not have a business license or a liquor license.

The club has drawn attention recently as the location of New Year’s Eve party attended by Maurice Charles McCall before he disappeared. McCall was later found dead in the area.

There is no indication at this time of any wrongdoing by D4 or its owners.

Carmen Palmer, Sumner’s communications director, said the city is investigating the establishment’s violations and is informing the owner about how to bring the business into compliance. Palmer said the owner is being cooperative.

A call to the club’s owner, Curt Everett, was cut short when he said any questions would need to go to his lawyer. His lawyer’s name and contact information was not provided by Everett.

Anne Radford, spokeswoman for the Washington State Liquor Control Board, confirmed the club is operating without a liquor license. If the club is selling alcohol without the license, Radford said, the club’s owner could face a criminal citation. Sale of alcohol at the club isn’t confirmed, but patrons have stated beer is sold there.

Palmer said this is an opportunity for potential business owners in Sumner to be reminded of taking the proper steps.

“They always have a resource in the city to ask what they need to do to get started, and it’s always easier on everyone, including the business owner, to ask those questions before opening a business,” she said.