HomeMy WebLinkAboutLiquor Licensing Authority - Minutes - 10/15/2007LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY MINUTES
Regular Meeting - October 15, 2007
1:00 P.M.
Staff Liaison: Aimee Jensen
A regular meeting of the Liquor Licensing Authority was held on October 15, 2007 in Municipal
Court, Justice Center, 215 North Mason. Judge Kathleen M. Lane presiding.
Staff in attendance: Teresa Ablao, Assistant City Attorney
Aimee Jensen, Deputy City Clerk
Aeenda Review
Deputy City Clerk Jensen stated there are no changes to the agenda.
Approval of Minutes
Judge Lane approved the minutes from September 24, 2007, January 5, 2004, January 26, 2004,
February 9, 2004, March 1, 2004, March 22, 2004, April 19, 2004, May 3, 2004, and May 10, 2004.
Manager Registration of Brian P. Kirkby
as Manager of Ruby Tuesday,
110 Boardwalk Drive Approved
Brian Kirkby, manager applicant, stated he has been with Ruby Tuesday for 10 years. He briefly
described his background. Mr. Kirkby stated Ruby Tuesday has one of their trainers train any new
employees. He stated any patron ordering alcohol is carded. Mr. Kirkby stated any employee found
in violation of the liquor code is immediately terminated. He stated he has a current copy of the
liquor code on premise.
Judge Lane approved the registration of Brian Kirkby as manager of Ruby Tuesday, 110 Boardwalk
Drive.
October 15, 2007
Transfer of Ownership of Ali Buffet,
1100 South College Avenue from GXL, LLC to
Number 1 Buffet, LLC and
Trade Name Change to Number 1 Buffet Approved
Brian Lin and Janet Chen, representatives for Number 1 Buffet, LLC, briefly described their
background through an interpreter, Bob He. Ms. Chen stated she has received limited training
regarding the sale and service of alcohol. She stated they have only made cosmetic changes to the
premise. Ms. Chen stated any patron ordering alcohol is carded. She stated they have a current copy
of the liquor code on premise.
Senior Assistant Attorney Ablao requested clarification on the diagram. Ms. Chen stated the beer
and wine storage is not locked, but is off limits to patrons.
Judge Lane approved the transfer of ownership of Ali Buffet, 1100 South College Avenue from
GXL, LLC to Number 1 Buffet, LLC and trade name change to Number 1 Buffet, contingent upon
a completed background check, that the owners and their employees receive TIP's or equivalent
training within 30 days, and that Officer Younger completes a site visit to verify the information
provided on the site diagram.
Hearing on a New Application from
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc., for a hotel -restaurant
liquor license at Chipotle Mexican Grill,
2120 East Harmony Road Suite 107 Approved
Kevin M. Coates, attorney representing Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc., stated that representatives for
the licensee are present and ready to proceed.
Susan Duffy Schwal, representative for Liquor Licensing Professionals, LLC, was sworn. She
briefly described her background and detailed the petitioning process.
David Cannon, area manager for Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc., was sworn. He briefly described the
Chipotle restaurant concept. Mr. Cannon stated they will be opening January 2008. He stated
alcohol sales amount to approximately 1 % of gross sales. Mr. Cannon stated the cash register is the
control point for the sale of alcohol. He briefly described the training employees must complete
prior to selling alcohol. Mr. Cannon stated he will require the future registered manager to have a
current copy of the liquor code.
Jimmy Guerrette, manager, was sworn. He stated any person purchases a alcoholic beverage must
provide a valid id. Mr. Guerrette briefly described his background. He stated he has not had any
liquor code violations.
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The meeting adjourned at 1:54 p.m.
Adjournment
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Municipal Judge
October 15, 2007