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File #: 25-1634   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 9/3/2025 Final action:
Title: Liquor License - Smidge Beverage Co. - District 7
District: District 7

Title

Liquor License - Smidge Beverage Co. - District 7

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 349900.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

Adam O'Connor, Agent

 

License Type

Series 4 - Wholesaler

 

Location

1755 S. 75th Avenue, Ste. 125

Zoning Classification: A-1

Council District: 7

 

This request is for a new liquor license for a wholesaler. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit.

 

The 60-day limit for processing this application is September 5, 2025.

 

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

 

Other Active Liquor License Interest in Arizona

The ownership of this business has an interest in other active liquor license(s) in the State of Arizona. This information is listed below and includes: information about any liquor license violations on file with the AZ Department of Liquor Licenses and Control and, for locations within the boundaries of Phoenix, the number of aggregate calls for police service within the last 12 months for the address listed.

 

Smidge Beverage Co. (Series 4)

2440 W. Lincoln Street, Ste. 160 A-B, Phoenix

Calls for police service: 3

Liquor license violations: None

 

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:

“Applicant is committed to upholding the highest standards for alcohol sales and service and is committed to uphold all laws and regulations.”

 

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.