Local Licensing Authority Agenda and Packet 2012 03 26

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Local Licensing Authority Minutes February 27, 2012 Page 4of 5 Carlson suggested marking an area from the doors to the patios. Lipton wondered about chaining off the patios and a way to identify where the beverages came from. Sergeant Lanphere suggestedhaving the walkway on the patios and tables on the sidewalk. Jim Cohen, owner of the Empire recalledwhen he got the first license for the temporary patios;the onus for controlwas on the licensee. He has not had issues. He ensuresthe servers are the ones who cross the sidewalk;not patrons. Chris Pritchard, 1125 W. Enclave Circle, Louisville, CO introduced himself to the Authority. He brought the patios forward for the Downtown Business Association (DBA) and mentioned he is a member of Planning Commission. He stated the licensees are tasked with policing their patio area. Hewondered about opening up the sidewalk area with a restriction for still staying in their area. There was discussion about the restriction of hours on the patios. Police Chief Goodman suggested the issue totackle was the sidewalk area. Authority Attorney Culley was asked to research State law and see what could be done about the sidewalk area andlicensing. Chairperson Wilson reiteratedthe Authority would like the patios closer to the establishments and the walkway near the street. CDiscussion/Direction -AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION . 5.08.030 OF THE LOUISVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE AUTHORIZING THE LOCAL LICENSING AUTHORITY TO ISSUE AND GRANT BREW PUB AND VINTNER’S RESTAURANT LICENSES AND OTHER LIQUOR LICENSES AUTHORIZED BY STATE STATUTE AND REPEALING AND AMENDING OUTDATED PROVISIONS OF THE LOUISVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING ALCOHOL BEVERAGES–fees for same Authority Attorney Culley explained staff noticed the Louisville Municipal Code (LMC) does not include Brewpubs in the list of licenses the Authority could approve.In reviewing the section of the Code, there was also a need to add Vintner’s Restaurant licenses and to clean up some outdated wording and make the Code reflect State Statute. Wilson pointed out under Beer and Wine license, the wordingneeded to be changed from “shall” to “may” be issued.