Title
Liquor License - El Dorado Sports Bar - District 5
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 373843.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Theresa Morse, Agent
License Type
Series 7 - Beer and Wine Bar
Location
4134 N. 67th Avenue
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 5
This request is for an ownership and location transfer of a liquor license for a beer and wine bar. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and may currently operate with an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is February 10, 2026.
Pursuant to A.R.S. 4-203, a spirituous liquor license shall be issued only after satisfactory showing of the capability, qualifications and reliability of the applicant and that the public convenience and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance. If an application is filed for the issuance of a license for a location, that on the date the application is filed has a valid license of the same series issued at that location, there shall be a rebuttable presumption that the public convenience and best interest of the community at that location was established at the time the location was previously licensed. The presumption shall not apply once the licensed location has not been in use for more than 180 days.
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 have been working in the liquor industry for x years (specifically at this bar). I have attended AZ Basic & Mgmt liquor law however I will take the Basic and Management again and require my staff to attend the Basic law training. Staff will be instructed to be able to identify underage and intoxicated customers as well as call safe transportation for them. I have had no criminal violations and I will comply with city, state and health laws.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“This bar has been at this location serving the neighborhood for many years. I will continue to ensure the safety of the patrons to enjoy the atmosphere. I have knowledge of how to identify intoxicated customers and underage. They will not be allowed to enter. Disruptive patrons will not be served alcohol and will be asked to leave in safe transportation to protect the public and the customer.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Attachment A - El Dorado Sports Bar - Data
Attachment B - El Dorado Sports Bar - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson and the City Clerk Department.