Local Licensing Authority Agenda and Packet 2018 08 27

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Local Licensing Authority Minutes July 23, 2018 Page 3 of 4 days. There is language in the stipulation requiring training for the employees. Mr. Rennich reported the current staff attended training since the occurrence in May and all have completed as of last month. The stipulation would require any new hires to receive training. Machado asked when the last violation occurred at this establishment. The answer was at least two years ago. Machado cautioned the establishment there is a lot going on in Louisville currently and to be extra vigilant. Mr. Rennich noted along with the petition to pay the fine in lieu, Union Jack would summit a check and the monthly summary to show how it was calculated. He gave the Authority an estimate of the amount. Authority members gave their consent to turn those items in to Secretary Hanson. Machado moved the Authority accept the stipulation as presented. Lipton seconded. All in favor. Mr. Harper, owner of the establishment, reported the last couple of months have been difficult at the business. He noted they have been in business 31 years with only a handful of violations. They try to do the right thing and these violations are painful as a business owner. The business has purchased an identification reader and require online and classroom training for staff. He noted the difficulty in identifying intoxication from a brief encounter at the cash register. He asked the Authority for any guidance they might have. Authority members suggested another employee observing or talking to the customer, slowing down the transaction time, telling the customer they aren't going to serve them if they suspect they have been drinking. This would engage the customer and allow for observation. Mr. Harper noted they do keep a log book when they refuse service and there have been at least 20 refusals in the last year. Sergeant Redard noted in the seller/server training they advise observing the patron from the moment they come in the door. Carlson moved the Authority accept the findings and order as presented. Machado seconded. All in favor. Carlson moved to close the hearing. Machado seconded. All in favor. Hearing closed. C. Transfer of Liquor License — Centennial Colorado Inc. d/b/a Centennial Wine & Spirits — Retail Liquor Store License — 324 S. McCaslin Blvd. Carlson asked if any Authority members had questions. None were heard.