Local Licensing Authority Agenda and Packet 2012 03 26

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Local Licensing Authority Minutes February 27, 2012 Page 3of 5 Holly Davis, 1310 Iris Circle, Broomfield, CO, introduced herself to the Authority and took the oath administered by the Secretary. She stated she did not have a formal presentation but would answer any questions the Authority might have. She reported the restaurant had been open for a few months and the liquor license was being sought to enhance the dining experience for their patrons. Lipton asked if any other employees had attended liquor training. Ms. Davis responded they had not, however, one of the lead servers had previous experience and there was a plan to send servers to a training conducted in Spanish. Authority members asked aboutthe diagram of the licensed premises. Discussion between the applicant and the Authority members clarified where the patio area was and how it would be secured for alcohol service.Ms. Davis answered questions about where liquor was to be stored. Wilsoncalled for any opposition or support from the audience and hearing neither, closed the public hearing. Carlson moved the Local Licensing Authority of the City of Louisvillefind the applicant is of good moral character, the inhabitants of the neighborhood desire the license be granted, the license will meet the reasonable requirements of the neighborhood, all City and State law requirements have been met and, based on these findings, the Local Licensing Authority approve issuance of a Hotel and Restaurant liquor license for La Vida, LLC d/b/a La Buena Vida. Lipton seconded. Roll Call Vote: Lipton –yes, Wilson –yes, Rommelfanger –yes, Gunning –yes and Carlson –yes. New license approved. B.Discussion/Direction –Temporary patios Wilson welcomed Police Chief Goodman. The Chiefwanted to discussthe summer temporary patios at liquor establishments along Main Street. He stated his understanding the tables along the building were considered legal and on the temporary patios was legal, but the area in between (the sidewalk) was not legal for consumption. He was asked about the possibility of moving the walking area to the outside. He responded there was a move to make the patios permanent. He was not convinced this would happen any time soonandwanted to address the current issue. He didn’t feel there had been significant issues with the patios. Sergeant Lanphere wondered if an area in the 800 block of Main could be chained off allowing all the area to the temporary patios beokay for consumption. He mentioned the patios have to close at 12a.m. and the liquor license allows service until 2 a.m. whichsometimes causes issues for the licensees.