Local Licensing Authority Agenda and Packet 2015 03 23

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Local Licensing Authority Minutes February 23, 2015 Page 4 of 5 taken and it was decided there would be a quorum. Hughes seconded the motion. All in favor. Police Department Reports A. Incident Report — Henry's — 10/26/14 Police stop a pedestrian who reported drinking at Henry's. This item was reviewed by the Authority at the December meeting and brought back for further information. Lipton noted to her, the licensee saw the patron was intoxicated and then served him one beer. Others on the Authority wondered if the way it was stated, if the beer was served and then the intoxication observed. Lipton made a motion to order a show cause hearing for serving to a visibly intoxicated person. Hughes noted he would like to hold this item over to the next meeting to clarify the report even though it could be stale at that point. He noted he would vote no for a show cause without clarification. Officer Redard apologized for not having clarification on the specific order of service. Lipton's motion for a show cause died for lack of a second. Hughes moved to table both this report and the report in Item B over for the next meeting to get clarification on the possible over - service. Carlson asked what the link was between the two reports. Tennessen stated it was linked because Henry's had been mentioned in three reports in recent months. Carlson suggested writing a strongly worded letter addressing the incidents. Lipton noted both incidents could use added information and in fact, any police report before the Authority could fall in that category. Machado agreed there was a troubling pattern, but didn't feel the second incident had enough information for ordering a show cause and the order of service in the first incident could be clarified at the next meeting. The second incident could still be referenced if action was taken on the first incident. Carlson felt the first incident was too stale and a show cause was not judicious use of the City's resources. He still suggested a stern letter. Hughes agreed with Machado about the second incident and was concerned about a letter when there was not strong evidence of violations. He did not want the purpose and impact of future letters to be diluted. He withdrew his motion. Tennessen moved a letter be sent to Henry's. Carlson seconded. Roll Call Vote: Tennessen — yes, Carlson — yes, Machado — yes, Lipton — yes and Hughes — no. B. Incident Report — Henry's — 12/13/14 Police responded to a report of a theft at the establishment. The discussion on this item was included with the discussion for Item A. A motion to send a letter was made and approved. Secretary Hanson asked for some direction on the letter. Carlson suggested telling Henry's they had been mentioned in three police reports and the Authority has concern. Tennessen