Local Licensing Authority Agenda and Packet 2018 02 26

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Local Licensing Authority Minutes January 22, 2018 Page 4 of 6 to be an alcoholic beverage. He took the beverage back inside to a bartender and noted the staff on hand consisted of two female bartenders and Mr. Yen. He noted there were approximately 110-120 persons in the bar. Officer Murlowski reviewed his timeline of events. He recounted the number of alcoholic beverages seen outside as five. Mr. GoIlin presented the exhibits to the Authority — 1. Body cam video 2. Timeline 3. Diagram of premises 4. Summons issued to Mr. Yen. No objections from Mr. Johnson. Mr. Johnson thanked Officer Murlowski for his professional and calm handling of this situation as noted on the body cam footage. Officer Murlowski noted the alcohol seen outside by the officers was not all captured on video. He noted he has seen similar crowds at other establishments in Louisville. He felt Mr. Yen took some time to call last call and take care of the overcrowding. Mr. Johnson asked if it took roughly an hour for the bar to be cleared out and closed. Officer Murlowski agreed. Authority members asked questions of Officer Murlowski concerning occupancy and observance of alcohol outside the establishment. Officer Murlowski stated there are signs near the front and back door stating no alcohol beyond this point. Chairperson Carlson called for closing statements. Mr. GoIlin noted there had been an admission to paragraph A of the show cause notice concerning removal of alcoholic beverages from the premises. He noted this is the establishment's fourth violation within a year. They have served a 10 day suspension and an 11 day suspension. Mr. Johnson noted Mr. Yen was surprised by the number of patrons that evening and does want to cooperate with the Authority. Mr. Johnson noted from his perspective, the premises were relatively orderly given the crush of college kids that showed up. He felt an hour to get the bar closed down was not so egregious. He noted the establishment had not had any violations for many years. In the last year Mr. Yen has had some issues he is addressing. Mr. Yen has hired an off duty law enforcement officer and more aggressive bartenders. Mr. Johnson did not want to see penalties not in line with what actually occurred that evening at the establishment. Lipton noted there should have been an expectation of increased crowds during a holiday weekend. She noted the outside of the premises had never been included in Henry's service area. She did not feel the establishment was controlled. It was noted there are seven days held in abeyance from the last hearing. Mr. Johnson wanted it noted the closing of the establishment takes a tremendous toll on the business and staff.