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File #: 25-1773   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 9/3/2025 Final action:
Title: Liquor License - Odin's Hall Meadery - District 1
District: District 1

Title

Liquor License - Odin's Hall Meadery - District 1

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 353678.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

Mathew Howard, Agent

 

License Type

Series 1 - In-State Producer

 

Location

519 W. Lone Cactus Drive, Ste. 301

Zoning Classification: A-1

Council District: 1

 

This request is for a new liquor license for a wine and mead in-state producer. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit. This business has plans to open in October 2025.

 

The 60-day limit for processing this application is September 14, 2025.

 

Pursuant to A.R.S. 4-203, consideration my be given only to the applicant's personal qualifications.

 

Other Active Liquor License Interest in Arizona

This applicant does not hold an interest in any other active liquor license in the State of Arizona.

 

Public Opinion

No protest or support letters were received within the 20-day public comment period. 

 

Applicant’s Statement

The applicant submitted the following statement in support of this application. Spelling, grammar and punctuation in the statement are shown exactly as written by the applicant on the City Questionnaire.

 

I have the capability, reliability and qualifications to hold a liquor license because:

“I am of strong and good character including, coaching my Son's little league teams to build qualities in youth that last into adulthood, I am not an alcohol abuser and as such I have a clear standard with regard to responsible alcohol use and how to responsibly serve others. I am respected and ethical business owner in the Arizona community. I have thirty years of management and business ownership experience that will serve me in the leadership of my company. I adhere to and highly value the compliance and laws given to us in order to serve our clients with integrity.”

 

Staff Recommendation

Staff recommends approval of this application.

 

Responsible Department

This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson and the City Clerk Department.