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 (Liquor Store - all spirituous liquor) licenses are obtained through the person transfer of an existing license from another person and allows a spirituous liquor store retailer to sell all spirituous liquors, only in the original unbroken package, to be taken away from the premises of the retailer and consumed off the premises. Sampling privileges are also being requested at this location.

Haggen is currently operating with a Series 9 liquor license; the person transfer is required because of the recent sale of Albertsons to Haggen Opco South LLC. dba Haggen. 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 Series 09 liquor license person transfer was received from Patrick Paul for Haggen, 1416 E. Route 66. 

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.

A sales tax and licensing information review by Ranbir Cheema, Tax, Licensing & Revenue Manager resulted in no objection to approval.

Because the application is for a person transfer, consideration may be given to only the applicant's personal qualifications.

A Series 09 (Liquor Store) license allows a spirituous liquor store retailer to sell all 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 July 26, 2015.

The applicant is not required to provide the distance between the applicant’s business and the nearest church or school; the State does not require a geological map or list of licenses in the vicinity for any license series.

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 June 30, 2015. No written protests have been received to date.