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File #: 25-2125   
Type: License - Off-Track Betting Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 10/15/2025 Final action:
Title: Off-Track Pari-Mutuel Wagering Permit - Connolly's Sports Grill - District 2
District: District 2
Attachments: 1. Attachment A - Connolly's Sports Grill - Data.pdf, 2. Attachment B - Connolly's Sports Grill - Map.pdf

Title

Off-Track Pari-Mutuel Wagering Permit - Connolly's Sports Grill - District 2

 

Description

Request for an Off-track Pari-Mutuel Wagering Permit for a business that has a Series 6 liquor license.

 

License Information

Summary

State law requires City Council approval before a State Off-track Pari-Mutuel Wagering Permit can be issued. This request is for a permit for off-track betting on horse races conducted at Turf Paradise.

 

Applicant

David Johnson, Agent for Turf Paradise

 

Location

2605 W. Carefree Highway, Ste. 140

Zoning Classification: C-2 NBCCPOD

Council District: 2

 

Public Opinion

Public notice was posted at the proposed location and special notice letters were mailed to residents within a 1/8 mile radius of the proposed location, if any. The comment period expired October 3, 2025.  No protest or support letters were received within the 20-day public comment period.

 

Staff Recommendation

Staff recommends approval of this application.

 

Attachments

Attachment A - Connolly's Sports Grill - Data

Attachment B - Connolly's Sports Grill - Map

 

Department

Responsible Department

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