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Resident demands city resolve licensing and tax dispute after state inquiry
Summary
Neil Stefwick told the council the state contacted him about a commercial property with two years of unpaid taxes and questioned why the city had not issued his license; he asked to meet with the city attorney to resolve back taxes and restore permits and warned of potential legal action if unresolved.
Neil Stefwick (6552 River Place) told the council he had been contacted by the state, which questioned why a commercial building had not paid taxes for two years and why the city had not issued his license. Stefwick said he previously believed a new seller's permit would resolve matters but that the issue remains unresolved.
"If you still feel that you took my liquor license away because of a drunk girl's online review about me, that's fine," Stefwick said, adding he did not want to sue the city but would seek private resolution. He asked that someone from the city contact him within a week to sit down with the city attorney and settle back taxes and licensing so taxpayers would not face additional costs.
Stefwick suggested the state could clear his original sales permit within a week if the city concurs and emphasized he prefers an administrative settlement rather than litigation. The council did not take action during public comment; Stefwick indicated he expects follow-up from city staff or the attorney's office.
