8.B.
City Council Meeting - FINAL (AMENDED)
- Meeting Date:
- 05/07/2024
- From:
- Stacy Fobar, Deputy City Clerk
TITLE:
Consideration and Action on Liquor License Application: Lauren Kay Merrett, "Grand Canyon Spirits," 928 Fort Valley Road, Series 09 (Liquor Store), Owner Transfer.
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION:
- Forward the application to the State with a recommendation for approval;
- Forward the application to the State with a recommendation for denial based on 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. Series 09 licenses are quota licenses and must be obtained through the person/location transfer of an existing license from another business or through the Arizona Liquor License Lottery.
Grand Canyon Spirits is an active business in Flagstaff operating under an interim license. If approved, it will be one of the 38 active series 09 liquor licenses in Flagstaff and will be able to sell all spirituous liquor. 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.
Grand Canyon Spirits is an active business in Flagstaff operating under an interim license. If approved, it will be one of the 38 active series 09 liquor licenses in Flagstaff and will be able to sell all spirituous liquor. 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.
Previous Council Decision or Community Discussion:
Not applicable.
Options and Alternatives to Recommended Action:
Key Considerations:
Because the application is for an owner transfer, consideration may be given to the personal qualifications of the applicant.
The deadline for issuing a recommendation on this application is May 7, 2024.
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 April 17, 2024. No written protests have been received to date.
Because the application is for an owner transfer, consideration may be given to the personal qualifications of the applicant.
The deadline for issuing a recommendation on this application is May 7, 2024.
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 April 17, 2024. No written protests have been received to date.
Connection to PBB Priorities and Objectives:
Liquor licenses are a regulatory action and there are no Community Priorities that directly apply.
Connection to Regional Plan:
Not applicable.
Connection to Carbon Neutrality Plan:
Not applicable.
Connection to 10-Year Housing Plan:
Not applicable.