Trustees review Class H (beer-and-wine) amusement liquor license for Pickleball Kingdom at 1700 Orchard Gateway

On May 4, 2026, the Board of Trustees considered a request from Pickleball Kingdom for a Class H amusement liquor license that would allow beer, wine and malt beverages at its facility at 1700 Orchard Gateway in North Aurora. No formal vote on the license itself was recorded in the public portion of the meeting.

Steve, a staff member presenting the item, said the request is the town’s first Class H amusement liquor-license application and described the venue as the former UFC gym site with an interior layout for play and spectator areas. "They are looking to have some beverages for people available during leagues or regular events or just games," he said, and added that sales would be handled by persons licensed and trained under the municipal code.

Trustees responded favorably during discussion, with one trustee saying, "I think it's great," noting the venue is busy and that patrons often want a drink after playing. The presenter reiterated that Class H permits only beer, wine and malt beverages — not distilled spirits — and that the town’s Class H rules do not allow video gaming.

The presentation covered the address and the proposed service model but did not include a recorded motion to approve or deny the license during the open meeting. The trustees proceeded to other business and moved to a closed-session agenda item later in the meeting.

Next steps: The transcript records the presentation and favorable comments but does not record a final decision or vote on the license in the public record; any formal approval, conditions, or permit issuance are not specified in the meeting transcript.