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Authority Report 2013 (cont.) <br /> MEMBERS OF THE AUTHORITY 2013 <br /> John Rommelfanger, Chairperson John Carlson, Vice-Chairperson <br /> Robert Gunning Cecilia Wilson <br /> (Mr. Gunning submitted his resignation after one meeting) <br /> Marguerite Lipton Matthew Machado <br /> Attorney to the Authority Melinda Culley and Sam Light— Light, <br /> Kelly & Dawes, P.C. <br /> Secretary to the Authority Carol Hanson, Deputy City Clerk <br /> Police Department Representatives Jay Lanphere, Police Sergeant <br /> Ben Redard, Police Officer <br /> TRAINING <br /> The City of Louisville and the City of Lafayette established a shared quarterly training <br /> program and successfully continued those joint training sessions through 2013. Four <br /> regular training sessions were held during the year. A total of 119 sellers and servers <br /> from licensed establishments attended the training sessions, with 96 from Louisville <br /> businesses. The Police Department also provided special training for the Street Faire <br /> and Taste of Louisville servers. <br /> ACTION ITEMS <br /> The Authority held ten regularly scheduled meetings in 2013. One Special meeting was <br /> called to discuss recommendations to Council concerning Retail Marijuana legislation. <br /> In 2013, the Authority renewed 55 liquor licenses and granted local renewal approval for <br /> two Medical Marijuana Centers. New legislation concerning change of location and <br /> transfer of ownership for the Medical Marijuana Centers was drafted, reviewed and <br /> referred to the City Council. <br /> The Authority approved one new Hotel and Restaurant liquor license in 2013 (this was a <br /> former Beer and Wine license holder) and granted approval for transfer of two liquor <br /> licenses. The Authority held public hearings and approved a new Brew Pub license this <br /> year and one new Beer and Wine license. Changes in Location were granted to two <br /> existing licenses. In addition, twenty-six Special Events Permits were issued to five <br /> non-profit organizations. The Authority considered other changes to licenses as they <br /> occurred. The Authority continues to work with the downtown restaurants to provide for <br /> alcohol service on the street patios. <br /> 2 <br />