8.C.
City Council Meeting - FINAL
- Meeting Date:
- 04/07/2026
- From:
- Georganna Staskey, Deputy City Clerk
TITLE:
Consideration and Action on Liquor License Application: Amy S. Nations "Sonesta ES Suites", 1400 N. Country Club Dr, Series 007 (Beer and Wine Bar), 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. A Series 007 license allows a beer and wine bar retailer to sell and serve beer and wine, primarily by individual portions, to be consumed on the premises and in the original container for consumption on or off the premises. Sonesta ES Suites is an existing business in Flagstaff. If approved, it will be one of 26 series 007 licenses in Flagstaff.
To view surrounding liquor licenses, please visit the Active Liquor Licenses Map.
The application was properly posted on March 17, 2026 and the Police and Community Development divisions have reviewed the application and provided their respective reports. No written protests have been received to date.
To view surrounding liquor licenses, please visit the Active Liquor Licenses Map.
The application was properly posted on March 17, 2026 and the Police and Community Development divisions have reviewed the application and provided their respective reports. No written protests have been received to date.
Financial Impact:
There is no budgetary impact to the City of Flagstaff as this is a recommendation to the State.
Policy Impact:
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Previous Council Decision or Community Discussion:
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Options and Alternatives to 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.
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