Consideration and Action on Liquor License Application:  Justin Volkenant, "Bun Huggers", 901 S. Milton Road, Suite A, Series 12, New License.

Open the public hearing. Receive citizen input. Close the public hearing. The City Council has the option to:
(1)	Forward the application to the State with a recommendation for approval;
(2)	Forward the application to the State with no recommendation; or
(3)	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:  Justin Volkenant is in the process of acquiring Bun Huggers from the current owner.  Series 12 (restaurant) licenses are non-transferable, so a new Series 12 license is required in order for the applicant to serve alcoholic beverages once the acquisition has been completed.

There is no budgetary impact to the City of Flagstaff.

Effective governance through regulatory action.

Not applicable.

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.    

•  An application for a new Series 12 liquor license was received from Justin Volkenant for Bun Huggers, 901 S. Milton Road, Suite A.
• A background investigation performed by Sgt. Matt Wright of the Flagstaff Police Department resulted in a recommendation for approval.
•  A background investigation performed by Gregory Brooks, Code Compliance Officer II, resulted in no active code violations being reported.
•  Sales tax and licensing information was reviewed by Ranbir Cheema, Tax, Licensing & Revenue Manager.  Mr. Cheema has contacted the applicant, and has indicated that the applicant will obtain a City sales tax license once the acquisition process is completed.  Mr. Cheema recommends approval of the application.

•  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 August 17, 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;  the State does not require a geological map or list of licenses in the vicinity for any license series.

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

•  The application was properly posted on June 25, 2012.
•  No written protests have been received to date.

(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.