HomeMy WebLinkAboutLiquor Licensing Authority - Minutes - 10/24/2005LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY MINUTES
Regular Meeting - October 24, 2005
1:00 P.M.
Staff Liaison: Aimee Jensen
A regular meeting of the Liquor Licensing Authority was held on October 24, 2005 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 there are no 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. Consideration of Minutes from September 26, 2005.
Judge Lane adopted the Consent Agenda.
Registration of Emiliano Contreras
as Manager of 3 Margarita's,
3400 South College Avenue, continued to December 5, 2005
Emiliano Contreras, manager applicant, stated he began working for 3 Margarita's in 1998. He briefly
described the training he has received. Mr. Contreras stated he has attended training given by the
Liquor Enforcement Officer Younger. He stated he is on premise approximately 60 hours a week. Mr.
Contreras stated he is responsible for training the employees. He stated that any patron that appears
to be over 35 years of age is carded.
In response to a question from Assistant City Attorney Ablao, Judge Lane continued this item to the
December 5, 2005 meeting to allow Mr. Contreras to discuss his background with his attorney.
October 24, 2005
Registration of Wallace Ham
as Manager of Chipotle Mexican Grill,
649 South College Avenue, Approved
Wallace Ham, manager applicant, briefly described the training he has received. Mr. Ham stated he has
experience with visibly intoxicated patrons. He stated the cashiers are instructed to involve the manager
if there is a problem with a patron. Mr. Ham stated any employee found in violation of the liquor code
is terminated. He stated he has a current copy of the liquor code on premise.
Judge Lane approved the registration of Wallace Ham as manager of Chipotle Mexican Grill, 649 South
College Avenue.
Registration of Kelly Dunning
as Manager of Austin's American Grill,
100 West Mountain, Approved
Kelly Dunning, manager applicant, stated she has been working the restaurant industry since 1996 and
has been working at Austin's since 2002. She briefly described the training all staff receives. Ms.
Dunning stated any patron that appears to be 40 and under is carded. She stated every patron that
orders alcohol must have identification. Ms. Dunning stated that they have approximately 50 employees
of which 25 are directly involved in the sale and service of alcohol.
Judge Lane approved the registration of Kelly Dunning as manager of Austin's American Grill, 100
West Mountain Avenue.
Registration of Daniel Lefebvre
as Manager of Austin's American Grill,
2815 Harmony Avenue, Unit D. Approved
Daniel Lefebrve, manager applicant, described the training and education he has received. He stated
he has been working in the restaurant industry for 12 years. Mr. Lefebrve stated any patron that appears
to be 40 and under is carded.
Judge Lane approved the registration of Daniel Lefebvre as manager of Austin's American Grill, 2815
Harmony Avenue, Unit D.
Registration of Andrew Lynch
as Manager of Chesterfield, Bottomsly and Potts,
1415 West Elizabeth, Approved
Andrew Lynch, manager applicant, briefly described the training all employees are required to attend.
He stated they use the BARS program. Mr. Lynch stated approximately 45 employees are involved in
the sale and service of alcohol. He stated any employee found in violation of the liquor code is
immediately terminated. Mr. Lynch stated that any patron that appears to under 45 is carded.
Judge Lane approved the registration of Andrew Lynch as manager of Chesterfield, Bottomsly, and
Potts, 1415 West Elizabeth.
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October 24, 2005
Transfer of Ownership of La Costa Mexican Restaurant,
2513 South Shields Street, from Dos Hermonas, Inc., to
O Investments. LLC and Trade Name Change to Odoba Mexican GrillApproved
Steve Lauer, representative for Q Investments, LLC, briefly described his involvement with the sale and
service of alcohol. He briefly described the premise. Mr. Lauer stated the patio is fully visible from the
serving area. He stated the seating capacity is 82. Mr. Lauer stated alcohol will be stored behind the
serving line. He stated they are currently operating under a temporary license.
Judge Lane approved the transfer of ownership of La Costa, 2513 South Shields from Dos Hermonas,
Inc., to Q Investments, Inc., and trade name change to Qdoba Mexican Grill.
Registration of Julee Demovich as
Manager of Odoba Mexican Grill, 2513 South Shields Street Approve
Julie Dernovich, manager applicant, briefly described her employment history. She stated she and her
management staff have all attended TIP's training. Mr. Dernovich stated that they will re-train all
employees twice a year in the sale and service of alcohol. She stated she is on premise approximately
50 hours a week. Ms. Demovich stated that a manager is on premise at all times. She stated the cashier
is responsible for the sale and service of alcohol. Ms. Demovich stated that alcohol sales are less than
1% of gross sales. She stated that any employee found in violation of the liquor code will be
immediately terminated.
Judge Lane approved the registration of Julie Demovich as manager of Qdoba Mexican Grill, 2513
South Shields Street.
Other Business
Judge Lane adopted the 2006 Liquor Licensing Authority Schedule as presented by Deputy City Clerk
Jensen.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 1:50 p.m.
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