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Agenda Title:

  1. Council action is requested regarding the application received from Happy Spirits Distributor, LLC; for a Wholesale of Intoxicating Liquor License located at 17306 E US 24 Highway, Unit B. 

Recommendations:

This application meets the requirements of the City’s Alcoholic Beverage Code.

Executive Summary:

The applicant is requesting City Council approval to sell intoxicating liquor as a wholesaler to licensed retailers or other licensed wholesalers. Happy Spirits Distributor, LLC is owned by Kana Steinmeyer who will also serve as the managing officer of the liquor license. 
Background:

Applicant: Kana Steinmeyer

Name of business: Happy Spirits Distributor, LLC

Business Address: 17306 E. US 24 highway, Unit B

Size of establishment (includes outdoor patio space if applicable): Happy Spirits Distributor will operate within 1,200 sq. ft. of building and dock space.

Liquor License Types: Wholesale of Intoxicating Liquor

Types of Alcohol to be sold/served: Wholesale of various types of liquor to licensed retailers or other wholesalers.

History of any liquor license at this location; if a new building provides a brief update on the construction:  There has been no liquor license at this location in the past as this space was previously occupied by GEHA.  Since GEHA left this location the building has been marketed as a multi-tenant space. 

Location proximity to residential, park, school and church: There are no hospitals, churches, schools, parks or a residential dwelling unit within 300 feet, according to the City’s mapping system.

Managing Officer Information and results from background check: The proposed business is an LLC whose only member is Kana Steinmeyer.  She will also serve as the appointed managing officer.  The background investigation conducted by the Missouri State Highway Patrol on Ms. Steinmeyer revealed she meets the requirements of the Alcoholic Beverages code.

The applicant has submitted a signed affidavit indicating that this location will have alcohol sales that meet the City’s Alcoholic Beverage Code for this license type.  Applicable City Departments reviewed the application, and the attached Inspection Report includes their comments.

Department:          Communit DevelopmentContact Person:          Tom Scannell


REVIEWERS:
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Community Development DepartmentApproved
Finance DepartmentApproved
City Managers OfficeApproved
City Clerk DepartmentApproved

Council Action:          Council Action:         

ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionType
Redacted Happy Spirits Distributor AppBackup Material
Happy Spirits Inspection ReportBackup Material
17306 E. US 24 Hwy - Aerial MapBackup Material
17306 E. US 24 Hwy. Zoning MapBackup Material