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7.B.

City Council Meeting - FINAL

Meeting Date:: 12/05/2017
From:: Stacy Saltzburg, Administration

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TITLE:

Consideration and Action on Liquor License Application: Christian Otzen, "Legacy Beverage", 5660 E. Penstock, Series 04 (wholesaler), New License.

STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Open the public hearing.
Receive citizen input.
Close 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 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. A Series 04 license allows a wholesaler to warehouse, sell and distribute all types of spirituous liquor (beer, wine, distilled spirits) to Arizona-licensed retailers. Legacy Beverage is an existing business in Flagstaff and was formally known as Fred Nackard Wholesale Beverage; if approved, it will be one of the 5 active series 04 licenses in Flagstaff. Series 04 liquor licenses are a non-quota license.

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 Council Goal, Regional Plan and/or Team Flagstaff Strategic 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 a wholesale license, consideration may only be given to the applicant's personal qualifications.

The deadline for issuing a recommendation on this application is December 11, 2017.

Community Involvement:

This business will contribute to the tax base of the community.

Expanded Options and Alternatives:

The application was properly posted on November 15, 2017. No written protests have been received to date.

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