Special Licensing Authority

The Special Licensing Authority was created for the purpose of reviewing applications for and issuing beer and liquor licenses, amusement device and arcade licenses and sexually-oriented business licenses pursuant to applicable state statutes and Town codes. The Authority’s responsibilities include reviewing applications, holding hearings on applications, issuing decisions on applications for various licenses and advising the Town Council on licensing issues.

The Authority consists of five members and they must be Parker residents. They are appointed by the Town Council to serve a two-year term. Members must not have any interest in the operation of a liquor establishment, amusement device or arcade, or sexually-oriented business or have a member of his or her immediate family who is involved in any of the above in Douglas County. Members must not hold a political office anywhere in the state of Colorado and must be 21 years of age or older.

The Authority meets on the third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at Town Hall in the Town Council Chambers.

Click on the following links to view the Authority's Agendas and Minutes.

Current members of the Special Licensing Authority include: Mike Waid (Chair); Linda O'Brien (Vice Chair); Don Dalton; John Lynn and Gar Kennedy. Alternate is Darrell Mosby.

For more information, please contact the Town Clerk’s Department at 303.805.3198.