The Boulder City Beverage Licensing Authority convened on June 21, 2025, to discuss a significant application for a hotel and restaurant liquor license by Kura Sushi USA Incorporated, which seeks to operate as Kura Revolving Sushi Bar at 15520 Ninth Street, Unit 1152 in Boulder. The meeting featured key testimonies from representatives of the applicant, including Dennis Zakatenko, the store manager, and Laura Lunn from Alcohol Petitioning Services.

The primary focus of the meeting was the results of a neighborhood survey conducted to gauge community support for the liquor license application. Lunn reported that the survey yielded 92 signatures, with 91 in favor and only one opposed. This translates to a striking 98.9% support rate among those who participated. The survey methodology involved direct outreach to local residents and business owners, ensuring that all signatories were over 21 years of age and had voluntarily expressed their opinions.

Lunn explained that the survey was conducted in a neighborhood with a significant student population, which may have influenced the lower turnout compared to typical expectations. Despite this, the contact rate of 63.4% among those approached was noted as relatively high, indicating effective engagement with the community.

The authority members expressed satisfaction with the survey results, and no conflicts of interest were reported during the proceedings. The meeting concluded with the authority members considering the implications of the survey findings, which suggest strong community backing for the new establishment.

As Boulder continues to navigate the complexities of local business licensing, the outcome of this application could set a precedent for future liquor license requests in the area. The authority is expected to deliberate further on the application, with a decision anticipated in the coming weeks.