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 11 license allows the sale and service of spirituous liquor solely for consumption on the premises of a hotel or motel that has a restaurant where food is served on the premises.

The Drury Inn & Suites - Flagstaff is currently operating with a Series 6 liquor license (all spirituous liquor); the Series 6 license will become inactive if and when the Series 11 license is approved. The property has been posted as required, and the Police, Community Development, and Sales Tax 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.

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

Not applicable. 

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.

 

An application for a new Series 11 liquor license was received from Andrea Lewkowitz for Drury Inn & Suites - Flagstaff, 300 S. Milton.

A background investigation performed by Sgt. Matt Wright of the Flagstaff Police Department resulted in a recommendation for approval.

A background investigation performed by Tom Boughner, Code Compliance Manager, resulted in no active code violations being reported.

Sales tax and licensing information was reviewed by Ranbir Cheema, Tax, Licensing & Revenue Manager, who stated that the business is in compliance with the tax and licensing requirements of the City.

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 June 16, 2015.

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 May 8, 2015. No written protests have been received to date.