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LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY MINUTES
Regular Meeting - September 22, 2003
1:00 p.m.
Council Liaison: Ray Martinez 11 Staff Liaison: Aimee Jensen
A regular meeting of the Liquor Licensing Authority was held on September 22, 2003 in Municipal
Court, Justice Center, 201 LaPorte. Judge Kathleen M. Lane presiding.
Staff in attendance: Teresa Ablao, Assistant City Attorney
Aimee Jensen, Deputy City Clerk
Robert Younger, Liquor Enforcement Officer
Agenda Review
Deputy City Clerk Jensen stated that Assistant City Attorney Ablao will present a findings, conclusion
and order from Sur£side Seven Cafe, 150 North College Avenue under Other Business.
Deputy City Clerk Jensen stated there were no other changes to the Agenda.
Consent Agenda
The Consent Agenda is intended to expedite the meeting and allow the Authority to spend its time on
important items on an agenda. Items on the Consent Agenda are (1) routine items; and (2) those of no
perceived controversy. Anyone may request that an item be "pulled" off the Consent Agenda and
considered separately. Items pulled from the Consent Agenda will be considered under "Other
Business" at the end of the meeting.
a. Transfer of Ownership of The Island (f.k.a. Johnny's Place) 185 North College Avenue
from DRM Ventures. Inc.. to Mack S. Anderson and Trade Name Change to Bear
Tooth Tavern.
b. Consideration of an Application from the Food Bank for Latimer County for a Special
Events Permit at the Food Bank 1301 Blue Spruce
Judge Lane adopted the Consent Agenda.
September 22, 2003
Hearing on a New Application from KMG Enterprises, Inc., for
a Hotel -Restaurant Liquor License at Bostons' The Gourmet Pizza,
1526 Oakridge Drive, Approved
Gary Zancanelli, representative for KMG Enterprises, Inc., was sworn. Mr. Zancanelli described the
establishment. He stated it is a family style restaurant with an upscale sports type theme. Mr. Zancanelli
stated all patrons that order alcohol will be carded. He stated employees who violate the liquor code
will be terminated.
Mr. Zancanelli briefly described the petitioning process. He stated most of the signatures were in
support of this application and that each person was given an opportunity to voice their opposition.
Judge Lane adopted Resolution 2003-13 approving the application from KMG Enterprises, Inc., for a
hotel -restaurant liquor license at Boston's The Gourmet Pizza, 1526 Oakridge Drive.
Hearing on a New Application from El Quelite, Inc., for
a Hotel -Restaurant Liquor License at Los Girasoles,
4709 South Timberline Road. #103, Approved
Armando Ibarra and Jose Garcia, representing El Quelite, Inc., were sworn. Mr. Ibarra briefly described
his training. He stated he is licensed to serve alcohol in Washington. Mr. Ibarra stated he will be
training their employees. He stated he will contact Officer Younger for training. Mr. Ibarra will be the
primary manager. He stated they will card patrons who appear to be 30 years of age or less.
Mr. Garcia briefly described his background. He stated he will attend Officer Younger's class. Mr.
Garcia stated they will have approximately 15 employees. In response to a question from the Judge, Mr.
Garcia stated any employee violating the liquor code will be fired. He stated they anticipate alcohol
sales to be less than 15%.
Mr. Garcia briefly described the petitioning process. He stated they had very little opposition to this
application.
Judge Lane adopted Resolution 2003-15 approving the application from El Quelite, Inc., for a hotel -
restaurant liquor license at Los Girasoles, 4709 South Timberline Road, #103.
Hearing on a New Application from Uptown Liquors, Inc.,
for a Retail Liquor Store License at
Uptown Liquors,1833 East Harmony, #3 Approved
Tim Dow, attorney representing the applicant, Uptown Liquors, Inc. He stated that Max Scott,
representative for Oedipus, Inc., was present to testify regarding the petitions. Mr. Dow stated that
Assistant City Attorney Ablao will stipulate to Mr. Scott's testimony as to the petitions and the
summary. Judge Lane marked the petitions as Exhibit 1.
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September 22, 2003
Sandra Helm, vice-president and treasurer for Uptown Liquors, Inc., was sworn. She briefly described
her duties.
Erik Olson, president for Uptown Liquors, Inc., was swom. He briefly described his background. In
response to questions from the Judge, Mr. Olson stated he will submit an updated diagram. Mr. Olson
briefly described the demographics of the area this store will serve. He stated a violation of the liquor
code will not be tolerated. Mr. Olson stated he will attend Officer Younger's training. He stated they
will aggressively card patrons.
Judge Lane adopted Resolution 2003-14 from Uptown Liquors, Inc., for a retail liquor store license at
Uptown Liquors, 1833 East Harmony, #3.
Other Business
Judge Lane reviewed and signed the Findings, Conclusion and Order for Surfside Seven, 150 North
College Avenue.
The meeting adjourned at 2:10 p.m.
Adjournment
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Municipal Judge