Local Licensing Authority Agenda and Packet 2015 02 23

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Local Licensing Authority Minutes January 26, 2015 Page 3of6 B. Transfer Application — Pho Louisville LLC d /b /a Pho Louisville — Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License — 592 So. McCaslin Blvd. Carl Ream, Attorney for the applicant introduced himself and Victor Ngo, the sole member of the LLC. He stated this restaurant will likely be open in February serving Vietnamese noodles and soup. Mr. Ngo has not been in the restaurant business before so has taken TIPS (Training for Intervention ProcedureS) training and will provide the same type of training for his employees. Mr. Ream expressed his feeling this restaurant will be a great addition to the choices in Louisville. He asked the Authority to approve the transfer of the liquor license. Authority member Machado told the applicant the police department works to establish working relationships with the restaurants to avoid liquor related problems and encouraged Mr. Ngo to cooperate with the Police Department. Tennessen moved to approve the transfer application for a Hotel and Restaurant liquor license for Pho Louisville LLC d /b /a Pho Louisville. Machado seconded. Roll Call Vote: Machado — yes, Tennessen — yes, Hughes — yes and Hervey — yes. Transfer approved. Lipton and Carlson absent. C. Transfer Application — Mr. Sake Sushi & Grill, Inc. d /b /a Mr. Sake Sushi & Grill — Beer and Wine License — 1387 E. South Boulder Rd. G Acting Chairperson Hughes called the next item and noted the applicant was not in attendance. He called for any discussion from the Authority members. Tennessen moved to approve the transfer of the Beer and Wine License to Mr. Sake Sushi & Grill, Inc. d /b /a Mr. Sake Sushi & Grill. Machado seconded. Roll Call Vote: Tennessen — yes, Hervey — yes, Hughes — yes and Machado — yes. Transfer approved. Lipton and Carlson absent. D. Transfer Application — Los Viejos LLC d /b /a 740 Front — Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License — 740 Front St. Fred Burns, proprietor of Los Viejos LLC d /b /a 740 Front, introduced himself to the Authority and noted this transfer of liquor license was from the Old Louisville Inn. He explained the restaurant will be a steak house and grill and they hope to be open by April. Mr. Burns stated he has been in the restaurant business for many years and will be hands on at this restaurant. He anticipated the restaurant could employ 50 -60 people. He noted he and his business partner are in the restaurant business not the bar business. Liquor will be a part of the experience, but not the focus. He noted he was familiar with handling all aspects of liquor service. Authority member Machado reminded the applicant about fostering the relationship with the police and being vigilant about over service especially during the Street Faire. He mentioned the police department provides training for liquor