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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLiquor Licensing Authority - Minutes - 06/18/2007LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY MINUTES Regular Meeting - June 18, 2007 1:00 P.M. Staff Liaison: Aimee Jensen A regular meeting of the Liquor Licensing Authority was held on June 18, 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 Aaenda Review Deputy City Clerk Jensen stated there are no changes to the agenda. Show Cause Hearing for Mini Corporation, dba Match -Ups, 625 South Mason, Motion to Show Cause Dismissed Senior Assistant City Attorney Ablao stated that all requirements have been and requested that the motion to show cause for Mini Corporation be dismissed. Judge Lane dismissed the motion to show cause for Mini Corporation, dba Match -Ups, 625 South Mason. Registration of Jimmie Guerette as Manager of Chipotle Mexican Grill, 649 South College Avenue, Approved Jimmie Guerette, manager applicant, briefly reviewed his background. He stated he has had on the job training. Mr. Guerette stated either he or one of his assistant managers is on premise. He stated any patron purchasing alcohol must provide a valid identification and that all patrons are carded. Mr. Guerette stated any employee found in violation of the liquor code is immediately terminated. He stated he will contact Deputy City Clerk Jensen to obtain a current copy of the liquor code. Judge Lane approved Jimmie Guerette as Manager of Chipotle Mexican Grill, 649 South College Avenue. June 18, 2007 Show Cause Hearing for The Sandtrap, Inc., dba MacKenzie's Pub and Grill, 5750 South Lemay Avenue, Order Approved Senior Assistant City Attorney Ablao summarized the stipulation agreement. She stated that the Licensee has agreed to a 1 day suspension, 1 day served (paid fine in lieu of suspension$200), for violating Regulation 47-302, changing the premise without prior approval. Robert Dahl, representative for The Sandtrap, Inc., stated he admits to the violation. Judge Lane accepted the order as presented for The Sandtrap, Inc., dba MacKenzie's Pub and Grill, 5750 South Lemay Avenue. Request from The Sandtrap, Inc., dba MacKenzie's Pub and Grill, to Change, Alter, or Modify the Licensed Premises at 5750 South Lemay Avenue, Approved Robert Dahl, representative for The Sandtrap, Inc., briefly described the proposed changes. He stated he has received all the necessary permits for these changes. Mr. Dahl stated he has received positive responses from the public in support of this application. Judge Lane approved the request from The Sandtrap, Inc., dba MacKenzie's Pub and Grill, to change, alter, or modify the licensed premises at 5750 South Lemay Avenue. Request from Glozer, LLC dba Lyric Cinema Cafe, to Change, Alter, or Modify the Licensed Premises at 300 East Mountain Avenue, Approved Josh, representative for Glozer, LLC, stated patrons have been requesting that alcohol be able to be served on the patio. He stated they have excellent visibility of the patio area from inside. Mr. Glaser stated the seating capacity for the patio will be 20-25 patrons. Josh briefly reviewed the petitioning process. He stated he has received many positive comments in support of this application. Judge Lane approved the modification of premise from Glozer, LLC, dba Lyric Cinema Cafe, to change, alter, or modify the licensed premises at 300 East Mountain Avenue. June 18, 2007 Request from Cooper Foods, Inc., dba BackPorch Cafe, to Change, Alter, or Modify the Licensed Premises at 1101 East Lincoln Avenue from noon July 21, 2007 through midnight July 21 2007 Approved Michael Cooper, representative for Cooper Foods, Inc., briefly described the proposed changes. He stated he will put up temporary fencing on the north and east perimeter of property discourage attendees from leaving the premise with alcohol. Judge Lane approved the request from Cooper Foods, Inc., dba BackPorch Cafe, to change, alter, or modify the licensed premises at 1101 East Lincoln Avenue from noon July 21, 2007 through midnight July 21, 2007. Transfer of Ownership of Tailgate Tommy's, 313 West Drake from Meracana, LLC, to TT Restaurant, LLC, Approved Shane Levine, representative for Meracana, LLC, briefly described his background. He stated he is in the process of hiring a manager. Mr. Levine stated he has not made any physical changes to the premise. He stated weekend nights a door person checks each patrons identification. Mr. Levine stated he will have all employees sign an affidavit acknowledging they understand they will be terminated if they are found in violation of the liquor code. Judge Lane approved the transfer of ownership of Tailgate Tommy's, 313 West Drake from Meracana, LLC to TT Restaurant, LLC. Hearing on a New Application from Hoffy's Coffey, Co., for a Beer and Wine License at Starry Night CaM 112 South College Avenue, Continued to July 9 2007 Michael Hoffman, representative for Hotly's Coffey, Co., briefly described his background. He stated it is not their intent to be in the bar business. Mr. Hoffman stated they will not be changing their hours of operation. He stated they will not be serving alcohol on the patio area. Mr. Hoffinan stated all employee will be required to sign an affidavit acknowledging that they are aware they will be terminated immediately if they violate the liquor code. He stated he will schedule TIP's training for himself. Mr. Hoffman stated he will obtain a copy of the liquor code. Judge Lane continued the hearing to July 9, 2007 to allow the applicant to re -petition. June 18, 2007 Hearing on a New Application from U.C. Bandits, Inc., for a Beer and Wine License at DP Dough. 634 South College Avenue, Approved Michael Davie and Anthony Bartolone, representatives for U.C. Bandits, Inc., were sworn and briefly described their backgrounds. Mr. Davie stated they have been open for 6 years without serving alcohol. Mr. Bartolone stated he and Mr. Davie have attended TIP's training as well as require employees to attend. Mr. Davie stated they have recently moved to a new location and want to include beer and wine service. He stated any patron that appears to be 35 years of age or younger will be carded. Mr. Davie stated this establishment is primarily a restaurant and that they expect the sale of food to be 80-90% of gross sales. He stated an employee will be stationed on the patio if patrons are consuming alcohol. Mr. Davie briefly described the petitioning process. He stated he received many positive comments in support of this application. Judge Lane adopted Resolution 2007 - 10 approving an application from U.C. Bandits, Inc., for a beer and wine license at DP Dough, 634 South College Avenue. Hearing on a New Application from Harjun, Inc., for a Hotel -Restaurant Liquor License at Star of India. 2900 Harvard Street, Unit E. Approved Diane Goldenstein, attorney representing Harjun, Inc., stated they are ready to proceed. Iqbal Cheema, representative for Harjun, Inc., was sworn and briefly described his background. He stated he is aware that he is responsible for the actions of his employees with respect to alcohol service. Mr. Cheema stated he will have monthly training for employees. He stated this establishment will primarily be a restaurant. Mr. Cheema stated he will pay employees $200 for each confiscated fake identification. Judge Lane noted the results of the petitioning demonstrated support for this application. Judge Lane adopted Resolution 2007-11 approving ahotel-restaurant liquor license application from Harjun, Inc., at Star of India, 2900 Harvard Street, Unit E. The meeting adjourned at 2:20 p.m. Adjournment 0 � La" Municipal Judge-