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 06 (bar- all spirituous liquor) licenses are obtained through the person and/or location transfer of an existing license from another business. The transfer is from Jacqueline Sullivan for Jacque's 19th Hole located in Flagstaff.

Series 01 (In-State Producer) is a non-transferable liquor license which allows an in-state producer to produce or manufacture all types of spirituous liquor and sell the product to a licensed wholesaler. A person who holds an In-State Producer license may also sell liquor produced or manufactured on the licensed premises for on-site consumption if the producer also holds an on-sale retail license.

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.

Effective governance - regulatory action.

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 person/location transfer Series 06 and a new Series 01 liquor license was received from Randi Rolle for Blendz at 21 E. Aspen Ave. The transfer is from Jacqueline Sullivan of Jacque's 19th Hole located in Flagstaff.

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 and location transfer, consideration may be given to both the applicant's personal qualifications and location.

A Series 06 (bar - all spirituous liquor) allows a bar retailer to sell and serve spirituous liquors, primarily by individual portions, to be consumed on the premises and in the original container for consumption on or off the premises.

A Series 01 (In-State Producer) is a non-transferable liquor license which allows an in-state producer to produce or manufacture all types of spirituous liquor and sell the product to a licensed wholesaler. A person who holds an In-State Producer license may also sell liquor produced or manufactured on the licensed premises for on-site consumption if the producer also holds an on-sale retail license.

The deadline for issuing a recommendation on this application is July 27, 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 June 29, 2015. No written protests have been received to date.

 

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.