6.A.
City Council Meeting - FINAL
- Meeting Date:
- 02/21/2023
- From:
- Stacy Fobar, Deputy City Clerk
Information
TITLE:
Consideration and Action on Liquor License Application: Rochan Goswami, Mobil Country Club, 3960 N. Country Club Drive, Series 9S (liquor store), Sampling Privileges.
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Hold 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;
(3) Forward the application to the State with a recommendation for denial based on information from staff, the testimony received at the public hearing and/or other factors.
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;
(3) Forward the application 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. Series 9S licenses are an addition to an existing license. Rochan Goswami, the agent for Mobil Country Club, has submitted a liquor license application for the addition of a Series 9 (liquor store) sampling privileges to the existing liquor license at this location. To view surrounding liquor licenses, please refer to the online interactive Liquor License Map.
The property has been posted as required, and the Police and Community Development divisions have reviewed the application and provided their respective reports.
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 Priorities/Objectives, Carbon Neutrality Plan & 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 an addition to an existing license, consideration may be given to both the applicant's personal qualifications and the location.
A Series 9S (liquor store w/sampling) license allows a retail store to sell spirituous liquors, only in the original unbroken package, to be taken away from the premises of the retailer and consumed off the premises.
The deadline for issuing a recommendation on this application is February 24, 2023.
A Series 9S (liquor store w/sampling) license allows a retail store to sell spirituous liquors, only in the original unbroken package, to be taken away from the premises of the retailer and consumed off the premises.
The deadline for issuing a recommendation on this application is February 24, 2023.
Community Involvement:
This business will contribute to the tax base of the community.
Expanded Options and Alternatives:
The application was properly posted on February 1, 2020. No written protests have been received to date.