Local Licensing Authority Minutes 2009 04 27

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Local Licensing Authority Minutes April 27, 2009 Page 4 of 5 explained the DBA had proposed this idea to the City to enhance the downtown eating experience for folks during the summer season. The Authority was being asked to allow Waterloo and The Empire to expand their premises to include these areas for liquor service" Mr. McManus was asked about the barriers to protect against traffic and he responded they would be concrete. There were questions about times of service and dates the modification would take place. The service time will be limited to midnight and the dates will run from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The applicant said the tables and chairs would be locked up after hours. Mr. McManus acknowledgled there was going to be a learning curve in how to handle the crossing of the walkway, the safety concerns and control in the patio area. He was confident hIe had the experience to handle the challenge. Sergeant Lanphere stated the police department has discussed these additions and although there is no hesitation about these particular establishments, there are some safety concerns for the general public in the downtown area. Attorney Culley suggested the Authority consider additional conditions of these modifications to include approval of the plans for the platforms, adequate barriers and a control plan of the premises. Mulvahill moved the Authority approve the modification of premises for the Waterloo Icehouse and The Empire for the addition of the outdoor patio to the licensed premises conditioned upon a fully executed license agreement with the City, approval of a City plan for the physical structure and barricades for the patio area, submission of a written plan detailing the anticipated method of controlling alcohol, ingress and egress of patrons and the added premises be available for use the Friday before Memorial Day through Labor Day. F. Tastings Permit Application - Flatirons Discount Liquors - Retail Liquor Store License - 550 S. McCaslin Blvd. Questions were asked about whether this licensee had applied before for a tastings permit. Although they were involved in the ordinance drafting process, they have not applied before" Mulvahill moved the Authority approve the tastings permit for Flatirons Discount Liquors, Inc. doing busine,ss as Flatirons Discount Liquors. Gunning seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mulvahill -- yes, Carlson - yes, Lipton - yes, Rommelfanger - yes and Gunning - yes. Tastiings permit approved. Police Department Rep()rts No reports.