Local Licensing Authority Minutes 2000 12 18

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Louisville Local Licensing Authority Meeting Date: December 18, 2000 Page 6 speak in favor of or in opposition to the application. None heard. Chairperson Myers asked the applicant wished to make any closing comments. Attorney Gottesfeld stated that he hoped the Authority understands the circumstances of the applicant with respect to the lease agreement and that he considers the matter relatively benign. Chairperson Myers closed the public hearing and called for member discussion and comments. Member Jeffers moved that the Local Licensing Authority of the City of Louisville find that the applicant is of good moral character, that the inhabitants of the neighborhood desire the license be granted, that the license will meet the reasonable requirements of the neighborhood, that all City and state law requirements have been met and that, based on these findings, the Local Licensing Authority approve issuance of a beer and wine liquor license for Byung U. Min doing business as Little Tokyo contingent on receipt of a finalized, signed and executed copy of the lease agreement by the Authority Secretary. Vice Chairperson Lipton seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Evans - yes, Jeffers - yes, Myers - yes, Kimmett - yes, Lipton - yes. All members were in favor, the motion carried. Transfer Application -- LSL, LLC, d/b/a The Melting Pot Restaurant - Hotel & Restaurant Liquor License - 732 Main Street. Authority Attorney Kelly advised members that this application was received on December 14th and the applicant, just prior to the hearing, was provided with her letter noting deficiencies on the application for transfer. Member Jeffers asked if the application for transfer was a housekeeping matter. He stated that he recalled a name change being brought before the Authority in 1999 and questioned if the procedure had been incorrect. Deputy City Clerk Bolte stated that the discrepancy was uncovered when the applicant submitted its renewal application, that the sales tax number the state had on file did not agree with the City's business license database. Bolte continued that upon contacting the Liquor Enforcement Division it was discovered that a Trade Name Change had been filed with state and local licensing authorities and that a transfer of the liquor license should have occurred instead. Attorney Kelly noted that both entities SGG LLC, owner of the building, and LSL LLC, owner of the business, are comprised of the same individuals, and that the issue was confusing at the time. She stated that upon review of the events surrounding the previous change, the applicant displayed good faith and has been very cooperative in providing the information necessary to complete the transfer application and tie up the loose ends. Attorney Kelly stated that the items noted as deficient in her letter are minor with the exception of the Registered Manager. Attorney Kelly stated that state statutes prohibit a person from being a registered manager for more than one hotel and restaurant liquor license. She noted that Kyle Reed is on file with the state as being the registered manager at the Melting Pot in Littleton, which also holds the same class 6