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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Jennifer Stallings, City Clerk
DATE: June 23, 2021
SUBJECT:
A Resolution establishing the maximum number of City of Aurora Liquor Licenses by Class.
PURPOSE:
To increase the number of Class C: Specialty On-Site Consumption liquor licenses. Planet Fun Enterprises, Inc., d/b/a Galaxi Fun Zone, is currently operating at 301 S Rte 59 in Aurora and has submitted a liquor license application.
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:
Planet Fun Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Galaxi Fun Zone, is an indoor entertainment park offering go karts, mini golf, arcade and many other activities. The applicant offers a variety of prepackaged food options for sale including nachos and pretzels with cheese, ice cream, chips and candy. Rosati's Pizza also delivers pizza to the location. A liquor license application has been submitted requesting a license to offer alcohol for sale for on-site consumption in the recreational facility.
Attached is the application submitted for your consideration. If approved, this resolution will increase the number of allowable liquor licenses as indicated in the accompanying Exhibit A to allow for the issuance of the license by the Liquor 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.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
The proposed resolution presents an opportunity to further the City of Aurora's economic development and to bring additional business and people to the City of Aurora.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends that this resolution be approved.
cc: Public Health, Safety and Transportation Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. ____...
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