The Public Works and Protection Committee approved a Class B beer and Class C wine license for Pizza 79 Inc., doing business as Mountain Mike's Pizza, to operate at 2308 South Oneida Street, Suite 100.

Chris, a staff member, told the committee, "Mountain Mike's Pizza is requesting the class b beer, class c wine license at 2308 South Oneida Street, Suite 100." Chris said the owner opened a Mountain Mike's location in Bellevue in March and that "he did state on the alcohol beverage license business plan that his brother was, like, an part I should say, like, an owner, but he is not," noting that partners must be disclosed. Chris also said all fees and paperwork "have been filed, accordingly, and he's here to answer any questions." Chris added, "you can't have a silent partner with liquor licenses."

Jay Krieger, committee member, moved to approve the license; Kelly Service, committee member, seconded the motion. The committee took a voice vote; members answered "Aye" and the chair announced the motion carried. The transcript records a voice affirmative vote and does not provide an individual roll-call tally.

The committee had opened the meeting with roll call and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the agenda and October 7 minutes, heard the liquor-license item, and then adjourned after approving the license. No ordinances, statutes, or other legal authorities were cited on the record during discussion of this item.

The applicant was present to answer questions, and staff confirmed required paperwork and fees had been submitted. The committee clarified that ownership interests must be disclosed on alcohol licenses and that undisclosed "silent" partners are not permitted under the licensing rules discussed on the record.

The committee then moved to adjourn and closed the meeting.