Consideration and Action on Liquor License Application:  Scott Heinonen, "The Cottage Place", 126 W. Cottage Ave., Series 12 (restaurant), New License.

The liquor license process begins at the State level and applications are then forwarded to the respective municipality for posting of the property and holding a public hearing, after which the Council recommendation is forwarded back to the State. 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 Cottage Place is an existing business in Flagstaff that is under new management and if approved, it will be the 91st active series 12 license in Flagstaff.

The property has been posted as required, and the Police and Community Development divisions have reviewed the application with no concerns noted. Please note that with the administration of sales tax being transferred to the State of Arizona the Sales Tax division will not be able to report on the status of liquor license applicants; the City is attempting to obtain software that will give access to records.

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

Not applicable.

Liquor licenses are a regulatory action and there is no Council goal that applies.

Not applicable.

Because the application is for a new license, consideration may be given to both the location and the applicant's personal qualifications.

The deadline for issuing a recommendation on this application is March 9, 2017.

This business will contribute to the tax base of the community.

The application was properly posted on February 15, 2017. No written protests have been received to date.