Most liquor license applications approved
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Seven new liquor and beer license applications were approved and forwarded for state action, while one application was postponed to August 21, 2026.
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What this means
Colorado Springs reviewed eight new alcohol license applications at this hearing. Seven were approved and sent to the Colorado Department of Revenue’s Liquor Enforcement Division for final action. One application for Shop and Smile African & Int'l Market was postponed to the August 21, 2026 hearing. For residents, this means several businesses moved one step closer to serving or selling alcohol, while one case was delayed.
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- Approved and forwarded seven new license applications to the Liquor Enforcement Division of the Colorado Department of Revenue.
- Postponed the Shop & Smile LTD application to the August 21, 2026 Liquor and Beer Licensing Hearing meeting.
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- At said time and place, any persons and parties in interest may appear to be heard either for or against the approval of a specific license application item. Petitions, remonstrances, and any other reports or statements in writing regarding the item shall be filed with the City Clerk by twelve o’clock noon on the Tuesday prior to the meeting date. To view all pages of the Agenda Packet, please see the City Clerk's Office at 30 S. Nevada Avenue, Suite 101. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, the City of Colorado Springs will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities. Anyone requiring an auxiliary aid or reasonable accommodation to testify in a hearing should make the request as soon as possible to the City Clerk's Office but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled hearing.
- Call to Order
- Communications
- New Application Hearings
- Application of Zahlietha LLC d/b/a Sapporo Sushi and Ramen for a new Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License at 8099 Carmela Grove, Suite 130
- Application of Walmart Inc d/b/a Walmart Fuel Station #3082 for a new Fermented Malt Beverage and Wine Retailer License at 1606 S Academy Boulevard
- Application of The Karaoke Studio LLC d/b/a The Karaoke Studio for a new Tavern Liquor License at 324 E Pikes Peak Avenue, Suite 140
- Application of BSCS Lodging Inc d/b/a Cambria Colorado Springs for a new Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License at 1875 Democracy Point
- Application of Colorado Springs Publicans LLC d/b/a Stoney's Bar & Grill Colorado Springs for a new Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License at 118 N Tejon Street, Suite 100
- Application of Saigon Cafe LLC d/b/a Monse's Pupuseria & Salvadoran Kitchen for a new Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License at 20 E Colorado Avenue
- Application of Taco's Revolution LLC d/b/a Tacos Revolution for a new Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License at 7095 Austin Bluffs Parkway
- Application of Shop & Smile LTD d/b/a Shop and Smile African & Int'l Market for a new Fermented Malt Beverage and Wine Retailer License at 2420 S Academy Boulevard
- Adjourn.
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