Series 07 licenses must be obtained through the person and/or location transfer of an existing license from another business. The license is being transferred from Navayogasingam Thuraisingam with Modern Grove, located in Flagstaff.

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 and location transfer Series 07 liquor license was received from Kevin Heinonen for Tourist Home Urban Market, 52 S. San Francisco St.  The person transfer is from Navayogasingam Thuraisingam for Modern Grove located at 1020 S. Milton Rd., Suite 102, Flagstaff, Arizona.

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.

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

A Series 07 beer and wine bar 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.

The deadline for issuing a recommendation on this application is October 24, 2014.

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 September 16, 2014. 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.