Consideration and Action on Liquor License Application:  Glenn Meinen, "Cyrano's Seafood & Chophouse", 1850 N. Fort Valley Road, Series 12, New License.

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 no recommendation; or
(3)	Forward the application to the State with a recommendation for denial based on the testimony received at the public hearing and/or other factors.

Policy Decision or Reason for Action:  Glenn Meinen has opened Cyrano's Seafood & Chophouse, which is a new business in a new location.  This requires a new Series 12 (restaurant) license.

There is no budgetary impact to the City of Flagstaff.

Effective governance/regulatory action.

Not applicable.

o Table the item if additional information or time is needed.
o Make no recommendation.
o Forward the application to the State with a recommendation for approval.
o Forward the application to the State with a recommendation for denial, stating the reasons for such recommendation. 

•  An application for a new Series 12 liquor license was received from Glenn Meinen for Cyrano's , 1850 N. Fort Valley Road.
• A background investigation performed by Sgt. Matt Wright of the Flagstaff Police Department resulted in a recommendation for approval.
•  A background investigation performed by Gregory Brooks, Code Compliance Officer II, resulted in no active code violations being reported.
•  Sales tax and licensing information was reviewed by Ranbir Cheema, Tax, Licensing & Revenue Manager, who stated that the business is in compliance with the tax and licensing requirements of the City.

•  Because the application is for a new license, consideration may be given to both the location and the applicant's personal qualifications.
•  A Series 12 license allows the holder of a restaurant license to sell and serve spirituous liquor solely for consumption on the premises of an establishment which derives at least forty percent (40%) of its gross revenue from the sale of food.
•  The deadline for issuing a recommendation on this application is August 6, 2012.
•  The applicant is not required to provide the distance between the applicant’s business and the nearest church or school for government (Series 05), hotel/motel (Series 11), or restaurant, (Series 12) liquor license applications; and 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 20, 2012.
•  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.