File #: 17-5007   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 11/15/2017 Final action:
Title: Liquor License - Max Stores
District: District 6

Title

Liquor License - Max Stores

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License 10074169.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

Michael Ekabutr, Agent

 

License Type

Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store

 

Location

1201 E. Missouri Ave.

Zoning Classification: C-1

Council District: 6

 

This request is for an acquisition of control of an existing liquor license for a convenience store that sells gas. This location is currently licensed for liquor sales.

 

The 60-day limit for processing this application is Nov. 20, 2017.

 

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

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 a US citizen and college graduate with a B.S. in Business Administration from ASU. In addition, I have been managing and running Max Store, Inc. under the supervision of Sumeth Ekabutr since 2004. I have also taken and passed all the required courses to obtain a liquor license. Furthermore, all employees have been well trained in regards to the AZ Liquor Laws with an emphasis on the sanctions imposed on the sale of alcohol to minors. My employees and myself included, adhere strictly to Liquor Laws of AZ and thus far, we have had no issues.”

 

Staff Recommendation

Staff recommends approval of this application.

 

Department

Responsible Department

This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.