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8.D.

City Council Meeting

Meeting Date:: 11/06/2012
From:: Susan Alden, City Records Technician

Information

TITLE:

Consideration and Action on Liquor License Application: Randy Nations, "Monsoon Asian Bistro and Sushi", 6 E. Aspen, #100, Series 12 (restaurant), New License.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Open the public hearing. Receive citizen input. Close the public hearing. The City Council has the option to:
(1) (2) (3)	Forward the application to the State with a recommendation for approval; Forward the application to the State with no recommendation; or Forward the application to the State with a recommendation for denial based on the testimony received at the public hearing and/or other factors.

Policy Decision or Reason for Action:

Randy Nations is the agent for a new Series 12 (restaurant) liquor license for Monsoon Asian Bistro and Sushi. This is a new business in a new location.

Financial Impact:

There is no budgetary impact to the City of Flagstaff as this is a recommendation to the State.

Connection to Council Goal:

Effective governance (Regulatory action)

Has There Been Previous Council Decision on This:

Not applicable.

Options and Alternatives:

o Table the item if additional information or time is needed.
o Make no recommendation.
o Forward the application to the State with a recommendation for approval.
o Forward the application to the State with a recommendation for denial, stating the reasons for such recommendation.

Background/History:

• An application for a new Series 12 liquor license was received from Randy Nations for Monsoon Asian Bistro and Sushi. Mr. Nations is the agent for the liquor license application.
• A background investigation performed by Sgt. Matt Wright of the Flagstaff Police Department resulted in a recommendation for approval.
• A background investigation performed by Tom Boughner, Environmental Code Specialist resulted in no active code violations being reported.
• Sales tax and licensing information was reviewed by Ranbir Cheema, Tax, Licensing & Revenue Manager, who stated that the business is in compliance with the tax and licensing requirements of the City.

Key Considerations:

• Because the application is for a new license, consideration may be given to both the location and the applicant's personal qualifications.
• A Series 12 license allows the holder of a restaurant license to sell and serve spirituous liquor solely for consumption on the premises of an establishment which derives at least forty percent (40%) of its gross revenue from the sale of food.
• The deadline for issuing a recommendation on this application is December 1, 2012.
• The applicant is not required to provide the distance between the applicant’s business and the nearest church or school for government (Series 05), hotel/motel (Series 11), or restaurant, (Series 12) liquor license applications; and the State does not require a geological map or list of licenses in the vicinity for any license series.

Expanded Financial Considerations:

• This business will contribute to the tax base of the community.
• We are not aware of any other relevant considerations.

Community Benefits and Considerations:

• The application was properly posted on October 9, 2012.
• No written protests have been received to date.

Community Involvement:

(1) Table the item if additional information or time is needed.
(2) Make no recommendation.
(3) Forward the application to the State with a recommendation for approval.
(4) Forward the application to the State with a recommendation for denial, stating the reasons for such recommendation.

Expanded Options and Alternatives:

11/06/2012 - EAB

Attachments

Form Review

Inbox	Reviewed By	Date
City Clerk	lburke	10/25/2012 01:22 PM

Form Started By:: salden
Started On:: 10/08/2012 03:24 PM
Final Approval Date:: 10/25/2012