Local Licensing Authority Agenda and Packet 2016 06 27

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Local Licensing Authority Minutes May 23, 2016 Page 3 of 5 Mike Laszlo, Laszlo and Associates, attorney for the applicant introduced himself to the Authority and handed Secretary Hanson a business owner survey the applicant had done. Secretary Hanson gave the survey to the Chair. Mr. Laszlo directed questions to Randi McClanahan. She reported the business is a furniture consignment store where as owner she would like to create an atmosphere, not just a place to shop. The store has opened, and is open from 10am to 6pm Monday through Thursday and from 10am to 6:30pm on Friday and Saturday. The anticipation is alcohol would only be served from around noon until close. Sandwiches, frozen burritos and cheese and crackers will be available. The hope is the offering of beer and wine will entice customers to return and enjoy the shop. Most customers are adults, the store will be family oriented and the anticipation is not to charge for the alcohol, but to offer a small pour of beer or wine while the customers are shopping. Signage will be posted at the door to note no alcohol can leave the premises. From the cash wrap area, there is a clear sight line of the entire store where alcohol would be consumed. The alcohol would be stored in a back room where customers are not allowed. The alcohol service would occur at the cash wrap and any bottles will be out of reach of customers. Ms. McClanahan and her husband are the only employees and will both be taking alcohol service classes. Authority member Carlson asked Ms. McClanahan to further describe the business. She said the store has consignment items; home decor and some gifts. In the future, she might provide home decorating services. Chairperson Tennessen noted the Individual History for Ms. McClanahan's husband needed to reflect the same position in the company as noted on the application. Chairperson Tennessen called for any interested parties speaking for or against the application. Hearing neither, he called for any closing statement. Mr. Laszlo believed the needs and desires of the community will be met, the application is complete and requested the beer and wine license be granted. Chairperson Tennessen noted the petition showed several businesses had signed in favor of the license. Mr. Laszlo moved the petition/survey presented earlier be entered as evidence in support of the application. Petition was entered as evidence. Chairperson Tennessen closed the public hearing and called for Authority comments. Authority member Machado moved the Local Licensing Authority of the City of Louisville find the applicant is of good moral character, the inhabitants of the neighborhood desire the license be granted; the license will meet the reasonable