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Council denies Class 2 package liquor license after police, neighborhood opposition
Summary
A resolution to grant a lounge retail Class 2 package liquor license was rejected by the council on Oct. 7 after councilors cited the police department's recommendation and constituent petitions against the proposal.
The Prattville City Council on Oct. 7 declined to grant a lounge retail Class 2 package liquor license for Alabama Enterprises 1 LLC (doing business as Z Spirits) after council discussion and public input.
Councilor Whaley introduced concerns, saying he had received calls from constituents in District 5 opposed to the license and noted a prior petition of roughly 200 signatures opposing a separate package‑store application. Councilor Chambers cited the police department's recommendation against approval and noted proximity concerns: the police department recorded three package stores within about three miles of each other in the area and identified nearby churches, schools and a city park within roughly one to one and a half miles.
After council discussion, the measure was put to a vote and failed; the minutes record the item as failed by voice/raised‑hand vote. The police recommendation and neighborhood opposition were explicitly cited on the council floor as reasons for denial.
What this means: The council rejected the license application at this meeting; the applicant may pursue other remedies in accordance with local licensing rules or reapply later.
