Public Hearing and Consideration of Liquor License Application:  Collin Heath, "Heath's Custom Wine", 3381 N. Estates St., Series 04 (wholesaler), New License.

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. Heath's Custom Wine is a new business in Flagstaff; if approved, it will be the 5th active series 04 license 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 have recommended approval.

There is no budgetary impact to the City of Flagstaff as this is a recommendation to the State.

Not applicable.

Liquor licenses are a regulatory action and there is no Council goal that applies.

Not applicable.

Because the application is for a new license, consideration may be given to both the location and the applicant's personal qualifications.

The deadline for issuing a recommendation on this application is August 27, 2017.

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

The application was properly posted on July 21, 2017. No written protests were received during the initial 20-day posting period (July 21, 2017 through August 10, 2017). After the posting period had passed the Council received twelve emails concerning the application; because the comments were received after the 20-day posting period they are not included in the official materials but Council may access the comments in their email.