Council hears retail alcohol-license application for Big Pie in the Sky Pizzeria

Staff (Speaker 12) presented an application for a retail pouring alcohol license (beer, wine and Sunday sales) for Worth the Way Inc., doing business as Big Pie in the Sky Pizzeria at 2090 Baker Road, Unit A103. The packet named Amy Hines as the applicant and stated the business resulted from a sale and plans to franchise. Staff said the applicant completed required alcohol training, background checks are on file, and distance requirements per the city ordinance were verified; a certified survey indicates the business is within 300 feet of a private residence, and staff noted that the council may waive that particular distance requirement under section 6-42 if it finds no adverse impact on quiet enjoyment.

Council discussed whether to place the license on consent; the presiding official (Speaker 2) said it must be heard in open session rather than moved to consent at this meeting.

What happens next: the application will remain on the open agenda for council action at the upcoming meeting and staff will keep background materials and the survey on file.