HomeMy WebLinkAboutLiquor Licensing Authority - Minutes - 11/19/2001LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY MINUTES
Regular Meeting - November 19, 2001
1:00 p.m.
Council Liaison: RayMattinez 11 Staff Liaison: Aimee Jensen
A regular meeting of the Liquor Licensing Authority was held on November 19, 2001 in Municipal
Court, Justice Center, 201 Laporte. Judge Kathleen M. Lane presiding.
Staff in attendance: Teresa Ablao, Assistant GtyAttomey
Richard Johnson, Liquor Enforcement Officer
Aimee Jensen, Deputy City Clerk
Aaenda Review
Deputy City Clerk Jensen stated there are no changes to the agenda.
Request from Zydeco Grille, Inc., dba Zydeco Grill,
11 Old Town Square, to Change, or Alter, or Modify
Dan Kerig, representative for Zydeco Grille, Inc., stated the proposed modifications will increase their
seating by approximately 45 seats. He briefly described the proposed changes. Mr. Kerig stated they
will provide packaged food during the construction.
Judge Lane approved the request from Zydeco Grille, Inc., dba Zydeco Grill,11 Old Town Square, to
change, alter, or modify the licensed premises.
Hearing on a New Application from
Olbty's-Dean Sports Crossing, LLC
for a Tavern Liquor License at O.D.'s Sports Crossing, 218 Smokey Street, Approved
Cindy Dean, Dave Dean, and John Monteleone, were sworn in. John Monteleone, representative for
the applicant and manager applicant, stated he has read the liquor code. He stated he is in the process
developing a training and policymanual. Mr. Monteleone stated he will personally run the concession
stand for 30 days to make sure all rules and regulations are adhered to. He stated they will be serving
pre -packaged sandwiches and snack items to meet the requirements of the tavern liquor license. Mr.
Monteleone stated that all employees will be trained in the sale of alcohol. He stated employees will be
terminated if found in violation of the liquor code. Mr. Monteleone stated theywill cans everyone who
orders a drink He stated they will probably have 1 employee for every 15-20 patrons.
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Bret Mansur, representative for Liquor Petitioning Services, was swom. He briefly described the
petitioning process and indicated the petitions represent 159 signatures in favor (61%) and 101
signatures in opposition (39%). Mr. Mansur stated the primary concern for people who signed in
opposition was the concern for underage patrons at O.D.'s Sports Crossing.
Judge Lane adopted Resolution 2001-13 approving an application from Olbry's-Dean Sports Crossing,
LLC for a tavern liquor license at O.D.'s Sports Crossing, 218 Smokey Street.
Registration of John Monteleone as
Manager of O.D.'s Sports Crossing, 218 Smokey Street, Approved
John Monteleone, manager applicant, stated he has had many years of experience in managing
employees. He briefly detailed his background.
Judge Lane approved the registration of John Monteleone as Manager of O.DA Sports Crossing, 218
Smokey Street.
The meeting adjourned at 2:30 p.m.
Adjournment
Municipal Judge