Local Licensing Authority Minutes 2003 09 29

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Louisville Local Licensing Authority Meeting Date: September 29, 2003 Page 3 of 5 Eric Johnson representing Hei Han Enterprises, Inc., d/b/a Henry's Bar and Grill, stated he is authorized to enter his appearance and a plea in behalf of Mr. Hei, who is sick and unable to attend the hearing. Mr. Johnson stated his client has admitted the allegations in the show cause order. Special Prosecutor Mark Shapiro, representing the City of Louisville, stated he had discussions with Mr. Johnson and they have reached an understanding. He stated Mr. Johnson is prepared to concede to the allegations set forth in the show cause and would present mitigation to the authority through testimony of witnesses. Johnson stated he is authorized to admit allegations to the extent that it is probable an intoxicated person was served on the evening in question. He called for witness statements. City Clerk Varra swore in Ray Townsend. Ray Townsend, 801 Lincoln Avenue, Louisville, CO, a two-year patron of Henry's, stated on the night in question, he attended a Hazel Miller concert, and then went to Henry's at approximately 8:45 p.m. He noted the bartender on duty left the establishment and was replaced by Sara Walters. He voiced his opinion there was no violation and it was a case of police harassment. Authority members asked Townsend several questions for clarification. City Clerk Varra swore Lori Taylor. Lori Taylor, 801 Lincoln Avenue, Louisville, CO reported going to Henry's after the Hazel Miller Concert. She noted the bar was extremely busy and the bartender left with family problems, leaving Sara Walters to attend the bar. Taylor assisted Walters in doing dishes and closing the bar. She smoked a cigarette outside and became ill from something she had eaten. She stated she has been bar patrons for two years and has never seen a bartender intoxicated on duty. Authority members asked Taylor questions for clarification. City Clerk Varra swore in Ron Hitchcock. Ron Hitchcock, 627 Pine Street, Louisville, CO reported arriving at Henry's at approximately 10:00 p.m., and observed the change of bartenders. He came back at 11:00 p.m., ordered a beer, and was questioned by police relative to the person who had vomited outside the bar. The bartender was interviewed and given a Breathalyzer test. Hitchcock offered to help the bartender do dishes and close the bar down. Authority members asked Hitchcock questions for clarification. G:\LIQUOR\2003\MINUTES\MINUTES SEPT 03.DOC