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Commission gives nod to apply for governmental liquor license for new Clovis Regional Airport terminal
Summary
City staff described the planned restaurant in the new airport terminal and said state law requires the city to hold a governmental liquor license for alcohol sales in a city-owned terminal; the commission voted to apply for the license and to start the application process.
Mister Hovalt (speaker 2), speaking about the new Clovis Regional Airport terminal under construction, told commissioners the city will own the terminal and that state statute requires a city-owned facility to hold the governmental liquor license if alcohol sales are to occur in the terminal. He said the design includes a restaurant on the unsecured side of the terminal and that staff wants to begin the application so potential concessionaires can have accurate information.
Commissioners asked whether the license could be written to cover both screened and unscreened areas and discussed logistics, security and fees. Hovalt said the application fee is $250 and the annual renewal is $1,300, and staff will consult the Regulation and Licensing Division on permitted licensed premises. Commissioner Garza moved to approve applying for the governmental liquor license for the Clovis Regional Airport terminal; Commissioner Jones seconded the motion and the vote was recorded as 6–0 in favor.
Why it matters: If awarded, the license would allow alcohol service by concessionaires in the city-owned terminal and can affect the airport’s commercial offerings and revenue opportunities.
What’s next: Staff will proceed with the application and consult state regulators on the licensed premises and any operational limits tied to TSA screening areas.
