Submitted By
Vicki Scaman, Local Liquor Control Commissioner through Paul L. Stephanides, Village Attorney
Reviewed By
A.M. Zayyad, Deputy Village Manager
Agenda Item Title
Title
An Ordinance Amending Chapter 3 (“Alcoholic Liquor Dealers”), Article 8 (“List of Licenses For Each License Class”), Section 3-8-1 (“Number of Licenses Permitted to be Issued Per License Class”) and Section 3-8-2 (“Licenses by Name and Address Per License”) of the Oak Park Village Code for the Issuance of a Catering Class A-4 Liquor License to Kettlestrings Kitchen & Tap, Inc., DBA Betty’s Pizza & Pasta
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Overview
Overview
The proposed Ordinance grants a Catering Class A-4 liquor license to Kettlestrings Kitchen & Tap, Inc., DBA Betty’s Pizza & Pasta.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
Adopt the Ordinance.
Background
Kettlestring’s Kitchen & Tap, Inc., DBA Betty’s Pizza & Pasta (“Kettlestrings”) has operated a restaurant at 1103 South Boulevard since March 2022. Kettlestrings also operates Kettlestrings Tavern at 800 S. Oak Park Avenue, which has been in operation since March 2020.
Kettlestrings seeks the issuance of a Catering Class A-1 liquor license which will allow it to sell alcoholic liquor in conjunction with service of food for catered events off of the licensed premises. The Liquor Control Review Board (“LCRB”) at its May 3, 2023 special meeting unanimously voted to recommend that the Village Board adopt the Ordinance granting Kettlestrings a Class A-1 liquor license.
Fiscal Impact
Potential increase in alcoholic liquor dealer’s tax.
DEI Impact
N/A
Alternatives
Not adopt the Ordinance.
Previous Board Action
See the background above.
Citizen Advisory Commission Action
N/A
Anticipated Future Actions/Commitments
N/A
Intergovernmental Cooperation Opportunities
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