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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Jennifer Stallings, City Clerk
DATE: November 12, 2021
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 Entertainment District liquor licenses. Wyckwood House, LLC d/b/a Wyckwood House, is an existing downtown boutique retail store currently located at 14 W Downer Pl in Aurora and has submitted a liquor license application to serve alcohol for on-site consumption at their future location at 80 S River St #108 in Aurora.
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:
Wyckwood House, LLC d/b/a Wyckwood House, is an existing downtown boutique retail store. Wyckwood House is opening a new location at 80 S River St #108 in Aurora. In addition to the established retail sales currently offered at Wyckwood House, the new Wyckwood House will have a bar with a sitting area and a menu consisting of cheese plates, charcuterie cups, bread & butter and cupcakes. A liquor license application has been submitted requesting a license to offer alcohol for sale for on-site consumption.
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.
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