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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Jennifer Stallings, City Clerk
DATE: November 16, 2023
SUBJECT:
A Resolution establishing the maximum number of City of Aurora Liquor Licenses by Class.
PURPOSE:
To increase the number of Class D: Downtown Core On-Site Consumption liquor licenses. A new business, Little Piano NY, at 33 W. New York St. would like to offer alcohol for on-site consumption. Little Piano NY has submitted a liquor license application for your review.
BACKGROUND:
This request if 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:
Little Piano NY has submitted a liquor license application to offer alcohol for sale for on-site consumption in their piano bar. If approved, this liquor license will allow the sale of alcohol during business hours. Little Piano NY plans to offer a variety of snack food with their bar menu.
The owners of Little Piano NY are also the owners of Amore Mio, located at 31 W. New York St., upstairs from Little Piano NY.
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 closely with the business 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.
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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