Local Licensing Authority Agenda and Packet 2012 01 23

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Authority Report 2011 (cont.) The breakdown for the 56liquor licenses held in the City of Louisville is as follows: Hotel & Restaurant33 Beer & Wine3 3.2% Beer (Off Premises)5 Retail Liquor Store6 Tavern7 Club2 Suspected liquor code violations continue to be reviewed on an individual basis by the Authority as incidents occur. Several incidents were reviewed and determined to require no further action by the Authority. The Authority continues to encourage license holders to appear before the Authority to discuss questions and concerns either the licensee or the Authority might haveand what can be done to avoid problems. The Authority had threeShow Cause issuesthis year. 1-3)Ralphie’s:One incident concerned alleged serving to a visibly intoxicated person. The secondincident addressed a possible violation by serving to a visibly intoxicated person and conduct of the establishment.The third incident addressed failure to report a disturbance. Kristin Brown was appointed as Special Prosecutor and after investigation, presented stipulations on thecases. The licensee admitted to serving to a visibly intoxicated person on the first two incidents and all other charges were dismissed. They agreed to a total of a 21day suspension with 11 days held in abeyance for a service of 10 days total suspension. The licensee,with their attorney,asked the Authority to pay a fine-in-lieu. The requestwas grantedby the Authority and the fine ($3,700) was paid by the licensee. The Authority wishes to extend its gratitude to the Louisville City Council for Council’s ongoing support of the Authority. rd Approved by the Louisville Local Licensing Authority this 23day of January 2012. _______________________________ Robert Gunning Chairperson Local Licensing Authority ATTEST: ____________________________ Carol Hanson, Deputy City Clerk 3