Local Licensing Authority Minutes 1998 08 31

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B. Disturbance at Gentleman Jim's Bar & Grill A disturbance occurred at Gentleman Jim Bar & Grill which involved police intervention. An incident, occurring July 19, 1998, allegedly involved the serving an intoxicated person and later resulted in a domestic disturbance. After considerable discussion, it was the consensus of the Authority that probable cause exists with respect to a violation of serving a visibly intoxicated person, and that this matter should be set for a show cause hearing on Monday, November 30, 1998. C. Incident at American Legion A police investigation of a suicide alleged that there may have been a violation of the liquor code at the American Legion on August 8, 1998. The police report alleged the serving of an intoxicated person. Kimmett excused himself from the discussion. Sergeant Riggins reported that the reports have not been completed or finalized. This matter was tabled and will be reviewed at the next meeting when completed reports may be available. The Authority requested that the American Legion file be researched for evidence of employee liquor training in the past calendar year. SECRETARY'S REPORT The Secretary reported that World of Wonder, Ltd., d/b/a WOW! Children's Museum - 1075 South Boulder Road, Suite 130, had applied for a Special Events Permit for the following dates - September 11, 1998, October 23, 1998, November 13, 1998, and December 11, 1998. The times of each event are from 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Notice of the application for a special events permit was posted at the establishment from July 29 though August 7, 1998. No written objections were received, the application was approved the Authority Secretary on August 11, 1998. AUTHORITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT Attorney Light noted that the Authority packet included a copy of a draft Stipulation and Agreement for Pine Street Junction. Due to conflicts of interest, local attorneys could not represent the Authority in the Show Cause Heating scheduled for Monday, September 21, 1998. Light had notified Chairperson Jeff.ers relative to resolution of the matter prior to the actual hearing date. The Authority Secretary was asked to contact the owner of Pine Street Junction and ascertain whether they would be agreeable with such a resolution. It was determined that owner was interested in resolving the matter through Stipulation and Agreement. The consensus of the Authority was to authorize staff.to finalize a proposed Stipulation and Agreement, to resolve the matter in lieu of a show cause heating. Attorney Light will contact the owner relative to finalizing the paperwork, which will be presented to the Authority on its next meeting, September 21, 1998. Light also noted that at the last meeting, finger print records check of the manager of the Outback Steakhouse reflected a charge of DWAI and FTA. One of the stipulations for granting the transfer license of the Outback Steakhouse was that the manager record be reared. The Authority packet included a certified copy from the Adams County Court, showing all charges in question were dismissed. 5