Local Licensing Authority Agenda and Packet 2024 08 26

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Local Licensing Authority Meeting Minutes June 24, 2024 Page 4 of 5 Liquor License be approved with the conditions that the applicant submit documentation showing he is not involved with Western Golf and correct the omission regarding previous violations on the application. The motion was seconded by Lipton. Roll call vote was unanimous for approval. C. Action Items / Recommendations Changes to Liquor and Mariivana Renewal Frequency The State will be moving to a new biennial renewal for liquor and marijuana licenses. There was a brief discussion regarding the proposal and the Authority decided to recommend to Council that the City go to a biennial renewal. Public Hearings for New Licenses & Transfers The State changed language that states a local entity MAY have a hearing for a new license. There was a brief discussion and the Authority decided to maintain public hearings for liquor licenses (liquor) and new marijuana licenses. Massage Parlor Licensing While Louisville Municipal Code does require licensing of massage parlors, there is currently no application and the requirements in the City Code will need to be updated to align with new state law. The Authority will be making a recommendation to Council at that time that the licensing of massage parlors be included in the duties of the Authority. LLA Meeting Frequency The Authority is open to changing their meeting frequency to "as needed". LLA Annual Reporting Requirement The Authority decided to keep the annual reporting requirement. 8. Police Department Report None. 9. Secretary's Report A. The Secretary administratively approved 12 applications for the patio program this year. B. Cinebarr has surrendered their liquor license. C. The Secretary asked the Authority if they have thoughts on time, place and manner for Council with regard to Natural Medicine. There was a brief discussion on what the State regulations are and how the City can regulate Natural Medicine facilities. The Authority asked if it would be possible to have a caregiver come to the meeting to get more information.