City Council Study Session Summary 2012 09 11

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City Council Study Session Summary September 11, 2012 Page 2of 6 The Authority continues to work with the DBA on the street patios. The patios continue to add increased vitality to the downtown area. In 2011, Council approved an ordinance allowing the Licensing Authority to approve Special Events Permits for liquor without sending them to the Statefor approval. This change has definitely helped when there are time constraints with processing a permit. The Authority has discussed brewing operations in the City and the Authority received clarification from the Authority Attorney that manufacturingand wholesaling licenses are issued at the State level. The Local Authority does have responsibility for licensing brew pubs. The Authority acted upon their responsibility for licensing the two medical marijuana businesses in Louisville and granted renewal of their licenses for 2012. The Authority appreciates the Louisville Police Department, specifically Sergeant Lanphere and Officer Redard for their attendance at Authority meetings, they take care of issues and they keep the Authority informed. They visit establishments as a follow-up when the establishment receives a violation. Comments/Questions: 1)The Mayor asked Chief Goodman if the City has had any issues with the two medical marijuana businesses. Chief Goodman said the two businesses are professionally run and have not had any problems. The City of Louisville is blessed with the Licensing Authority and the good relationship with the PD. The PD has to deal with very few problems. 2)Council member Keany thanked the Authority. 3)Mayor Muckle reflected on what former Mayor Sisk use to say that the Licensing Authority does a good job because the only time we hear from them is during their annual update to Council. 4)Chief Goodman brought up new legislation having to do with Local Entertainment Districts which are defined by specific boundaries, the area cannot have through trafficandmust be monitored going in and out. At this time, not sure if this kind of district would apply to Louisville. 5)Council member Sackett told the Authority they are doing a great job. 6)Mayor Muckle thanked the volunteers and Carol Hanson for doing a great job. Update/Discussion –Planning Commission 2012 –2013 Work Plan Jeff Lipton,Chair, began the discussion to seek Council’s input and direction on the Commission’s Work Plansfrom 2011/2012 and 2013. 2011/2012 Work Plan Zoning Map Update –Complete Livable Street Policy –Complete