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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Wendy McCambridge, City Clerk
DATE: August 23, 2016
SUBJECT:
An Ordinance Amending Chapter 6 of the City of Aurora Code of Ordinances Entitled "Alcoholic Liquor".
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this memo is to recommend a new liquor class to the current liquor ordinance.
BACKGROUND:
The current liquor code was adopted in 1986, with amendments in 2010, 2011, 2015 and 2016. In recent months the City of Aurora has been approached by an established business that would require a new liquor license class to be created to meet the needs of the business.
DISCUSSION:
The liquor class being recommended is for a distillery. The distillery license is being introduced to enable Two Brothers Roundhouse to expand their operations to include the production of alcoholic liquor in small batches through a new company Two Brothers Artisan Spirits. Two Brothers would offer the alcoholic liquor for sampling after tours and for sale at on-site bar locations at the Roundhouse.
New Addition for the Classification:
Class R- Distillery License
* Allows for the manufacture, storage and distribution of alcoholic liquors and the sale of such liquor for consumption off-premises and on-premises.
* Limits samples to no more than three (3) one-quarter (1/4) fluid ounce servings to one person in one day.
* Food must be available when liquor is purchased for on-premise consumption.
* The area dedicated to manufacturing alcoholic liquor shall be segregated from the remainder of the premises and not be accessible to the general public except during scheduled tours
* Sampling and on-premise sale by the glass may occur at the licensed premise during tours or at an approved non-adjacent space within the same building
* No video gaming will be allowed on the premises.
* Every licensee must have a valid Distiller License from the State of Illinois and keep accurate records of wine production and sales. Records will be available to the City for revie...
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