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10.A.

City Council Meeting - FINAL

Meeting Date:: 10/19/2021
From:: Stacy Fobar, Deputy City Clerk

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Consideration and Action on Liquor License Application: Andrea Lewkowitz "High Country Motor Lodge and General Store," 1000 W. Route 66, Series 10 New License (beer and wine store) and Series 11 (Hotel/Motel), New Licenses.

STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Open the public hearing.
Receive citizen input.
Close the public hearing.

The City Council has the option to:
(1) Forward the applications to the State with a recommendation for approval;
(2) Forward the applications to the State with a recommendation for denial based on information from staff, the testimony received at the public hearing and/or other factors.

Executive Summary:

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 10 license allows a retail store to sell beer and wine (no other spirituous liquors), only in the original unbroken package, to be taken away from the premises of the retailer and consumed off the premises. This is a non-quota type of license. A series 11 license allows the holder of a hotel/motel license to sell and serve spirituous liquor solely for consumption on the premises of a hotel or motel that has a restaurant where food is served on the premises.

High Country Motor Lodge and High Country Motor Lodge General Store are new business in Flagstaff. If approved, these will be the 32nd active series 10 license and the 5th active series 11 license in Flagstaff. To view surrounding liquor licenses, please visit the Active Liquor Licenses Map.

The property has been posted as required, and the Police and Community Development divisions have reviewed the application and provided their respective reports.

Financial Impact:

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

Policy Impact:

Not applicable.

Connection to PBB Key Community Priorities/Objectives & Regional Plan:

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

Has There Been Previous Council Decision on This:

Not applicable.

Key Considerations:

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

The deadline for issuing a recommendation on this application is October 22, 2021.

Community Involvement:

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

Expanded Options and Alternatives:

The application was properly posted on September 29, 2021. No written protests have been received to date.

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