CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Waive the first reading and pass the ordinance amending Section 3-3-11 of the Naperville Municipal Code pertaining to the Class M-Recreational or Lifestyle Amenities Facility cap by increasing the number of recreational facility liquor licenses available by one license (requires six positive votes)
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DEPARTMENT: Legal Department
SUBMITTED BY: Jennifer Bonner, Senior Assistant City Attorney
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
On October 3, 2024, the Liquor Commission unanimously approved the proposed amendment.
BACKGROUND:
The City has enacted the Class M liquor license ("M License") for the sale at retail and service of wine and beer at recreational and/or lifestyle amenities facilities. Recreational facilities include an art studio, indoor sports facility, golf course, bowling alley or billiards, having a minimum of ten regulation billiard tables. Lifestyle amenities facilities include beauty shops, hair salons, spas, and personal cosmetic establishments. The M License provides:
* At least 60% of the recreational facility or 90% of the lifestyle amenities facility's annual revenue must be derived from sources other than the sale of wine or beer.
* No wine or beer may be sold to persons on the business premises except as a complement to the purchase of a paid lifestyle amenities service or when the recreational portion of the premises is open and available for use.
* An annual fee of $2,200.00 and cap of 11 for recreational facilities.
* An annual fee of $500.00 and cap of five for lifestyle amenities facilities.
DISCUSSION:
On October 3, 2024, Hawaii Fluid Art petitioned the Liquor Commission to increase the number of Class M - recreational facility liquor licenses available by one to 12. Hawaii Fluid Art, 115 E. Odgen Avenue, Suite 121, is a creative studio specializing in acrylic pouring and fluid art techniques. It will offer a unique experience where customers can create their own fluid art pieces using hig...
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