TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Alex Voigt, City Clerk and Deb Lang, Assistant Corporation Counsel
DATE: August 5, 2019
SUBJECT:
An Ordinance Amending Chapter 6 of the City of Aurora Code of Ordinances Entitled "Alcoholic Liquor".
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this memo is to add a new liquor license class to the Aurora Code of Ordinances to allow for the sale and service of beer and wine at full service salons and spas.
BACKGROUND:
The current liquor code was adopted in 1986, with amendments made in 2010, 2011, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018.
DISCUSSION:
Currently, the code does not allow for sale or service of beer and wine on the premises of salons or spas. Recently, there has been an increased interest by local business to allow for such service to enhance the experience at these businesses. Adding an additional type of liquor license will increase further economic development within the City.
It is recommended that limits be placed regarding the number and frequency of beverages to be offered to patrons at establishments that attain such a liquor license.
The proposed changes to the Ordinance are in Sec. 6-8 Classification of Licenses in Attachment A, page 49, new Class T. The class T will be reassigned when the classifications in Chapter 6 are revised. This is a request coming from the business community.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the proposed changes to Chapter 6 of the City of Aurora Code of Ordinances entitled "Alcoholic Liquor" be forwarded to the Committee of the Whole.
cc: Rules, Administration and Procedures Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
ORDINANCE NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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An Ordinance Amending Chapter 6 of the City of Aurora Code of Ordinances Entitled "Alcoholic Liquor".
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WHEREAS, the City of Aurora has a population of more than 25,000 persons and is, therefore, a home rule unit under subsection (a) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and
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