Local Licensing Authority Agenda and Packet 2018 09 24

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Local Licensing Authority Minutes August 27, 2018 Page3of5 A. Public Hearing - Miles Sports Pub, Inc. d/b/a Miles Sports Pub & Grub — New Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License — 328 McCaslin Blvd. Chairperson Carlson opened the public hearing on the hotel and restaurant liquor license application. Secretary Hanson stated the application was complete and included in the Authority packet. Background checks were conducted. The hearing had been posted and published in accordance with state law. There was no reason found to require denial of the application. Carlson called for any member disclosures, hearing none, called for any objections to the boundaries of the neighborhood being the current city limits of the City of Louisville. Hearing no objections, he moved the entire application be made a part of the record of this hearing. Lipton seconded. All in favor. Carlson called for an applicant presentation. Jonathan McGrew introduced himself to the Authority and took the oath. He noted his mother, Pat McGrew, was also present and is part owner. Mr. McGrew noted they are applying for a liquor license for a sports bar and restaurant. The concept is a family owned business focusing on low priced food and liquor with good quality food to bring in the neighborhood. They currently own a similar establishment in Westminster which has grown 30% since they took over a year ago. They hope to see that growth in their Louisville establishment. Carlson called for questions from the Authority. Machado asked about hours. Mr. McGrew noted they are planning to open around 11 am and Sunday through Thursday close by 10 pm. Friday and Saturday open until midnight. Lipton asked about the plan to train employees. Mr. McGrew noted he would be bringing experienced staff from the other establishment, doing separate training and had been made aware of the training offered by the Louisville Police Department. Watson asked about the liquor storage in the office space. Mr. McGrew noted there are cameras in the area and there is a separate lock on the storage in the office for the liquor that is not right behind the bar. Carlson asked for any comments in favor of the application. None were heard. Carlson asked for any member of the audience who wished to speak in opposition to the application. Hearing none, he asked for the applicant's closing remarks. The applicant had no closing remarks. Carlson thanked the applicant, closed the public hearing and asked for Authority comment.