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Aurora, Illinois

File #: 25-0599    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Forwarded to Committee of the Whole
File created: 7/24/2025 In control: Public Health, Safety, and Transportation Committee
On agenda: 8/12/2025 Final action:
Title: A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class D: Fox Valley Mall Entertainment District On-Site Consumption liquor licenses (unofficially related to the application from The Soul Spot at 1300 Fox Valley Center Dr, Unit E4, Aurora). [Ward 10]
Attachments: 1. Exhibit A - The Soul Spot, 2. The Soul Spot Menu, 3. The Soul Spot Floorplan, 4. The Soul Spot Application_Redacted
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TO: Mayor John Laesch

FROM: Jennifer Stallings, City Clerk

DATE: July 24, 2025

SUBJECT:
A Resolution establishing the maximum number of City of Aurora Liquor Licenses by Class.

PURPOSE:
To increase the number of Class D: Fox Valley Mall Entertainment District On-Site Consumption liquor licenses. A restaurant that is new to the Fox Valley Mall, The Soul Spot, LLC at 1300 Fox Valley Center Dr, Unit E4, 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:
The Soul Spot, LLC, has submitted a liquor license application to offer alcohol for sale for on-site consumption in their restaurant. If approved, this liquor license will allow the sale of alcohol during business hours. The Soul Spot will offer the attached full food and alcohol menu.

Attached is the liquor license 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. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class D: Fox Valley Mall Entertainment District On-Site Consumption li...

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