Local Licensing Authority Minutes 2001 12 17

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Louisville Local Licensing Authority Meeting Date: December 17, 2001 He stated that the concern was that Sergeants Riggins had missed meetings and we were without any representative from the Police Department to assist the Authority with police reports. The issue of the incident reports came up only due to a receipt of those reports at the time of renewal for the establishment. He stated that the Authority normally receives liquor violations reports as they occurred throughout the year, rather than at the time of renewal. Chief Goodman emphasized that the Police Department will strive to have a representative present at future meetings and will tighten up the process of police incidents reports. Chief Goodman asked if the Authority had any other requests of the Police Department. Member Jeffers stated the Authority's preference to receive all incident reports prior to renewal. He asked if the Police Department had any feedback from local Licensees as to the performance of the Local Licensing Authority. Chief Goodman stated that occasionally, a locally licensed establishment will moan, but from a Police Department prospective, the Authority is actively involved, diligent and much appreciated. Chief Goodman addressed a police incident report from the Blue Parrot and asked that the Authority address the habitual drunkard issue. He stated that the matter may be addressed by declaring this individual as a habitual drunkard and obtaining an in}unction against her, which would prohibit her from purchasing alcohol from any establishment in Louisville. He stated that the Authority may wish to consider this kind of action. Member Koertje asked Chief Goodman if he knew of any communities that used such methods. Chief Goodman ~vas not aware of other communities in Colorado that pracdce such methods. Member Kimmett expressed the Authority's gratitude to Chief Goodman for his briefing. Chief Goodman introduced Officer Jay Lanphere. He explained a program that was designed by Officer Lanphere and Office Gordanier to coordinate Louisville liquor enforcement and training programs. Member Koert}e asked Goodman if he was aware of a proposed ordinance that would permit a license holder to be fined for violations in lieu of suspension of the establishment. He explained that there is a state statute that provides for such a penalty, however a local ordinance is required. He stated that the Authority is in favor of such an ordinance and that in some instances, it may be an appropriate penalty. Chief Goodman stated that he was not aware of the statute, but had no problem with supporting the ordinance before the City Council. Member Jeffers moved that the Letter to Licensee Blue Parrot be added under Authority Business, seconded by Member KAmmett. All members were in favor. Item A of the Secretary's Report was moved to item B, under Authority Business. 3 G:\LIQUOI~.\2£}01 \ MIN UTI';S\MIN UTES 1217~11.I3OC