ACTION REQUESTED:  
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Communication from the City Manager and Corporation Counsel with a Request to APPROVE the SITE APPLICATION to Change from a Class A (Tavern) to a Class B (Restaurant, 50% Food) Liquor License with the Retail Sale of Alcohol at PEORIA BREWING COMPANY, 8012 N. HALE, Subject to the Final Inspection Approval for the Kitchen Remodel, with a Recommendation from the Liquor Commission to Approve. (Council District 5)
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BACKGROUND:  Mr. J.R. Runkel, Investor, submitted a Site Application to change from a Class A (tavern) to a Class B (restaurant, 50% food) Liquor License with a previously approved Subclass 3 (beer garden) at 8012 N. Hale. The Liquor Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of this Site Application for Class B (restaurant) Liquor License.  Minutes of the Liquor Commission Meeting are attached.
 
FINANCIAL IMPACT: N/A                     
 
NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERNS:   There were no concerns expressed.
                     
IMPACT IF APPROVED:  Alcoholic beverages can be sold and consumed at this site as a restaurant.
 
IMPACT IF DENIED:   This site will continue to serve or sell alcohol as a tavern with a beer garden. 
 
ALTERNATIVES:   N/A
 
EEO CERTIFICATION NUMBER: N/A
 
WHICH OF THE GOALS IDENTIFIED IN THE COUNCIL’S 2014 - 2029 STRATEGIC PLAN DOES THIS RECOMMENDATION ADVANCE?
 
1. Grow Peoria: Businesses, Jobs, and Population                     
 
WHICH CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S) FROM THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DOES THIS RECOMMENDATION IMPLEMENT?
 
1. Grow employers and jobs.                     
 
DEPARTMENT: Legal