Local Licensing Authority Minutes 2004 04 26

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Louisville Local Licensing Authority Meeting Date: April 26, 2004 Page 4 of 6 Member Mulvahill felt the stipulation was appropriate and thought the circumstance called for a nominal amount that sends a message but does not cripple the DBA. He asked if Mr. McCarthy's license at the Old Louisville Inn could be looked at with him serving as manager for the Special Event Permit. Attorney Light felt the hiring of a licensed owner of an establishment as a Special Event Manager was permissible and that seeking disciplinary action against one in response to violation of the other would not be warranted. Member Lipton asked about holding one of the special event permits over the summer in abeyance as punishment. Attorney Light thought disciplinary action in that manner might be difficult to administer. Mr. Lehman wanted to express that the message was definitely received by the DBA that this was a serious situation and there has been a tremendous financial impact. Discussion centered on how to impose penalty. There was discussion about finding out what other jurisdictions had done with similar situations. The consensus was there were probably not many to compare just by nature of this permit. Chairman Koertje stated he would like to see the matter settled at this meeting. There were questions above imposing a fine with a portion suspended with Attorney Light answering that the administration would be difficult. Mulvahill moved the Authority approve the proposed Stipulation indicating that the fine imposed be $50.00. Rommelfanger seconded. Koertje-yes, Mulvahill-yes, Lipton-no, Wilson-yes and Rommelfanger-yes. Wilson moved the Authority adopt the Findings as set forth in the Stipulation and order the disciplinary actions set forth in the Stipulation be imposed. Mulvahill seconded. Koertje-yes, Mulvahill-yes, Lipton-no, Wilson-yes and Rommelfanger-yes. Koertje thanked Mr. Shapiro and the members of the Downtown Business Association. C. Special Events Permit - Downtown Business Association - Summer Street Faire - Steinbaugh Pavilion Mr. Lehman of the Downtown Business Association expressed his excitement about the continuing of the Summer Street Faire and reminded the Authority of the proactive things they have done. A question was asked about storage of the liquor. New Belgium Brewery is bringing in a truck and kegs will remain on the truck and only be removed for serving. He talked of controlling the premises with chained off areas and manning the entrances with volunteers as well as hiring off-duty officers. Detective Lanphere commented the DBA has done a lot of planning to make this a safe and family friendly event. Questions were raised about adding the answer about removal of liquor to the application. 4 G:\UQUOR\2004\MINUTES\MINUTES APR 04.DOC