Consideration and Action on Liquor License Application:  Jeffrey Miller, "Southside Restaurant &  Patio Bar", 117 S. San Francisco St., 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. Southside Restaurant & Patio Bar, formerly known as Southside Tavern, is an existing business in Flagstaff that is under new ownership; if approved, it will be one of the 93 active series 12 licenses in Flagstaff. Series 12 liquor licenses are a non-quota license.

The property has been posted as required, and the Police and Community Development divisions have reviewed the application with no concerns noted.

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 August 16, 2017.

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

The application was properly posted on August 21, 2017. No written protests have been received to date.