AGENDA MEMO

City Council

February 16, 2010

ISSUE STATEMENT

Consideration of an ordinance increasing the number of class E liquor licenses to four.

ORDINANCE BACKUP

BACKGROUND/HISTORY

Attached is a request from Walgreens asking the city to approve 2 new class E liquor licenses for the 2 Walgreens in Darien. The City liquor ordinance currently allows 2 class E licenses of which both are used. Therefore, if the City would have to create 2 new licenses in order to accommodate the request.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

Administrative/Finance Committee and staff recommend approval of the ordinance

ALTERNATE CONSIDERATION

Maintaining the current number of class E liquor licenses

DECISION MODE

This item will be placed on the February 16, 2010 City Council agenda for formal consideration.