The public hearing portion of the liquor license process for the Snowflake Community Golf Course was held on March 6 prior to the Snowflake Town Council meeting, giving residents the opportunity to voice concerns or ask questions regarding the approval of the liquor license. There were almost two dozen people in attendance but no one chose to speak for or against the liquor license.
In October of last year the town council authorized a staff member to act as an agent to apply for a liquor license. The Arizona Department of Liquor License and Control (DLLC) officially accepted the application for the license on Feb. 8. The golf course posted the required Notice to Sell Alcoholic Beverages on Feb. 15.
The public hearing was the final step in the process. Now the golf course will be completing renovations and purchasing the necessary equipment to create a small bar area within the existing pro shop. The cost of the project is estimated at $8,000. The project may also include a beverage cart service to provide food and drink throughout the course. Discussion also included a possible portable tent providing refreshments at the fourth tee box if it is determined that the terrain in that area is too difficult for a cart to maneuver.
Councilman Byron Lewis said, “This is a mechanism for enforcement.” Lewis indicated that this would provide a way to control the consumption of alcohol on the golf course and help free the town of liability issues. Public Works Director, Terry Cooper said, “All staff will be trained in the serving of alcohol.” That training is required by the DLLC. The DLLC states, “A Basic Certificate of Completion is required in addition to a Management Certificate of Completion for all owners, agents and managers actively involved in the day-to-day operations of the business.”
The course has 18 holes and averages 29,000 rounds of golf annually. The addition of the liquor license may help bring tournaments to the course. The council unanimously approved the liquor license.
