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HomeMy Public PortalAboutAB 15-250 Resort Liquor LicensesMcCALL CITY COUNCIL 216 East Park Street AGENDA BILL McCall, Idaho 83638 Number AB 15-250 Meeting Date December 17, 2015 AGENDA ITEM INFORMATION  SUBJECT: City Of Driggs Request Support of New Legislation Proposal to Create a New Class of Idaho Liquor Licenses in Resort Cities Department Approvals Initials Originator or Supporter   Mayor / Council     City Manager     Clerk     Treasurer     Community Development     Police Department     Public Works     Golf Course    COST IMPACT: n/a Parks and Recreation    FUNDING SOURCE: n/a Airport      Library    TIMELINE: n/a Information Systems      Grant Coordinator    SUMMARY STATEMENT: The Mayor of Driggs has requested the support of the McCall City Council for a New Legislation proposal to create a new class of Idaho Liquor Licenses in resort cities. The intent of the proposed legislation is to introduce a new class of liquor license that: (1) Benefits the local and state tourism economy; (2) Acknowledges the unique challenges facing Idaho resort communities and their business owners; (3) Upholds the Idaho Constitution by creating a class of liquor by the drink license that accommodates tourists' desire for choices while ensuring temperance and responsible alcohol use; (4) Minimizes negative impacts to existing liquor license holders. Driggs Mayor Hyrum Johnson has requested that the Council adopt a resolution much like the attached resolution to show support of his proposal. Pending Council’s direction, Staff will prepare and bring back a resolution at the January 14, 2016 Council Meeting.  RECOMMENDED ACTION: Review, discuss, and give possible direction  RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION  MEETING DATE ACTION