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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Isabel M. Garc?a-Kodron, City Clerk
DATE: November 14, 2014
SUBJECT:
Resolution Establishing the Maximum Number of City of Aurora Liquor Licenses by Class
PURPOSE:
To increase the number of Class E - Restaurant licenses by one (1) license, increasing the total maximum number of Class E to 50.
BACKGROUND:
This request is presented in accordance with the 2011 amendment to the City's Liquor Ordinance, specifically Section 6-9(a), which charges the City Council with the authority to determine the number of licenses available in each classification.
DISCUSSION:
Mai Quesi, Inc. d/b/a Mai Quesi, located at 1518 E. New York St., Aurora, Illinois, submitted a liquor license application seeking a Class E license for the purpose of selling to the general public alcoholic liquor by the drink for consumption on the premises where sold, and not for resale in any form, provided that such sales shall be only in conjunction with the sale of food for consumption on the premises.
Attached is the application submitted for your consideration. If approved, this resolution would increase the number of allowable liquor licenses as indicated in the accompanying Exhibit A to allow for the issuance of the license by the Commissioner. City staff has been working with the business owner to ensure that all requirements for a liquor license, as set forth in Chapter 6 of the City's Code of Ordinances, are met.
Although the attached seating chart includes a current outdoor patio, the patio is currently not in concurrence with the liquor ordinance. The applicant understands that liquor consumption outdoors is not permitted, and may apply for any applicable permits in the future to obtain permission for outdoor liquor service.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
The proposed resolution presents an opportunity to further the City of Aurora's economic development.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
I am recommending that this resolution be referred to the Gov...
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