Local Licensing Authority Minutes 2010 06 28

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Local Licensing Authority Minutes June 28, 2010 Page 5 of 6 was ever a time when that area would be open and the other restaurant area closed and he replied no. Machado moved the Authority approve the transfer of ownership to Richard N. Hand, LLC doing business as Ralphie's Sports Tavern. Wilson seconded. Roll Call Vote: Machado- yes, Wilson yes, Carlson yes, Gunning yes, and Lipton yes. Transfer approved. D. Modification of Premises Gibraltar, LLC d /b /a Cafe de Paris Beer and Wine Liquor License 908 Main St. Discussion by the Authority centered on the impact the changes in all of the establishments outdoor seating had been having in the downtown area. Sergeant Lanphere reported on Street Faire nights and sometimes later in the evenings, the outdoor seating can become problematic. He stated it was not a matter of establishment owners not wanting to cooperate, but simply a matter of difficulty in control. Cafe de Paris had written in their control plan they will have signs posted stating the alcohol cannot leave the area. Authority members were pleased to see the inclusion of the signs in the control plan. There was discussion about other issues of control, line of sight, situating of the tables and frequency of visits by staff to the outdoor area. Attorney Culley reminded the Authority there was a provision in the licensing agreement with the City for revocation if issues, particularly placement of tables become problematic. Lipton moved the Authority approve the modification of premises for Cafe de Paris to add the sidewalk tables. Wilson seconded. Roll Call Vote: Lipton yes, Wilson yes, Gunning yes, Carlson yes and Machado yes. Police Department Reports Sergeant Lanphere stated he felt the new ownership of Ralphie's (formerly Beef "0" Brady's) will handle their business much differently. He also wanted to give accolades to the downtown businesses for the way they have handled the added pressure during the changes with the outdoor seating. Secretary's Report Secretary Hanson reported the Licensing Authority is scheduled to meet with City Council on July 13 at 7:00 p.m. at the Library. She noted the items she intended to put on the agenda and asked for other ideas from the members. Hanson stated Beef "0" Brady's had paid their fine -in -lieu of suspension. She reported the Police Department had held training for the seller /servers for the Street Faire and had 16 attendees. She thanked Sergeant Lanphere for providing the training.