Local Licensing Authority Minutes 2004 04 26

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Louisville Local Licensing Authority Meeting Date: April 26, 2004 Page 3 of 6 Chief Goodman thanked the Authority for their responsibility to the issues that come before them. Chairperson Koertje commented the Authority appreciated Detectives Gordanier and Lanphere and their professionalism and participation on the Authority. B. Show Cause Hearing - Special Events Permit - Downtown Business Association - St. Patrick's Day Event Mark Shapiro, attorney on behalf of the Local Licensing Authority introduced himself. Also introducing themselves were Nancy Love, former president of the Downtown Business Association, Garrett McCarthy, owner of Old Louisville Inn and manager of the St. Patrick's Day Event. Mr. Shapiro noted the Downtown Business Association has been very cooperative in this matter. They acknowledged the violation set forth in the Order to Show Cause labeled C (Regulations relating to Alcohol Beverages 47-410, stating in pertinent part that no alcohol beverages shall be stored or kept in or upon any premises which shall not be duly licensed) but did have questions about the other issues. Upon checking with Attorney Tiffanie Bleau, Mr. Shapiro determined that the agreement to item C would be sufficient to impose penalty. Garrett McCarthy apologized to Nancy Love and the Authority for the oversights made as manager of the event. Arlin Lehman, Vice-President of the Downtown Business Association introduced himself and explained the Association was formed to bring vitality back into the downtown area. He spoke of the events they have organized to accomplish that. With the success of the Summer Street Faire, the owner of the Old Louisville Inn suggested the DBA sponsor the St. Patrick's Day Event. The decision was made to include the other businesses and sponsor the event hiring Mr. McCarthy as event manager. Mr. Lehman expressed regret the event was not more closely watched by the DBA. He has attended liquor training along with many other board members of the DBA. They have also arranged with the State Liquor Enforcement Division for additional training for the staff working the Summer Events. He wanted it noted the Association is a non-profit organization. Mr. Shapiro noted this is a charitable organization and did not realize a profit from this event. He also noted there was a management agreement in place with a manager contracted to take care of these items. Discussion centered on how the fine in lieu of suspension ordinance might apply to this situation. Attorney Light stated he felt when all possibilities were examined, what the Authority was left with was the imposition of a fine. 3 G:\UQUOR\2004\MINUTES\MINUTES APR 04.DOC