Local Licensing Authority Minutes 2000 05 08

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Louisville Local Licensing Authority Meeting Date: May 8, 2000 Oedipus has conducted. Chairperson Myers asked if members had any questions for Mr. Scott. Being none, Attorney Spielman thanked the Authority for the opportunity to appear and make a presentation on behalf of the applicants White Lodging Services Corporation and RI-LOU, LLC d/b/a Residence Inn by Marriott, Louisville. Member Jeffers requested permission from the Authority Chairperson to ask several additional questions concerning the diagram of the premises. Chairperson Myers granted the request for further testimony and the hearing continued with additional questions for Ms. Ronacher, General Manager of the Residence Inn by Marriott, Louisville. Discussion continued relative to the inclusion of the Sports Court in the licensed premises. As possible solutions, members raised the options of additional fencing, low walls and dedicated pathways. Sergeant Riggins commented that hotel establishments, such as that of the applicant, rarely have liquor related incidents that would lead to violations. He also stated that recent discussion with the Louisville Building and Safety department raised the question of whether these extra measures and the associated costs would accomplish the premise containment the Authority was looking for. After further discussion, it was agreed by the Authority, Mr. Spielman and Ms. Ronacher that the diagram would be revised to include the grassy area from the patio around the main lobby building, to and inclusive of, the Sports Court. Ms. Ronacher also agreed to post signs indicating areas where alcoholic beverages may not be carded or consumed and to have hotel staff available to monitor the Sports Court area during hotel hospitality events. Member Turner asked Authority Attorney Kathleen Kelly to present her findings on questions raised by the joint ownership of the liquor license. Attorney Kelly stated that she has discussed this matter with the attorney for the applicant and with the state licensing authority, and advised the Authority of the advantages to this type of management agreement. Primarily, that there would be two entities involved in the management of the licensed premise and safekeeping of the liquor license. Chairperson Myers asked if there was any interested party in the audience who wished to speak in favor of the application. There were none. Chairperson Myers asked if there was any interested party in the audience who wished to speak in opposition to the application. There were none. Chairperson Myers asked if the applicant wished to make any closing comments. Attorney for the applicant, Spielman expressed thanks to the Local Licensing Authority and staff for their time at the public hearing and in preparing for the public hearing and for the Authority's willingness to work with them on issues of concern. Chairperson Myers closed the public hearing and called for member discussion and comments. \~FRED\VARRAN~IQUORk2000'dVI1NUTESkIvlINUTES050800.DOC