Local Licensing Authority Agenda and Packet 2016 07 25

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Local Licensing Authority Minutes June 27, 2016 Page3of6 Ayumi Shiuchi and Yoshikatsu "Yoshi" Shiuchi, 917 Front Street, Suite 100, Louisville, CO (business address) introduced themselves to the Authority and were sworn in. Mrs. Shiuchi noted Mr. Shiuchi had extensive apprenticeship training in Japan. He has worked in restaurants in many different places. He has over thirty years of experience serving Japanese food. Together, the Shiuchis operated the Sushi Yoshi restaurant in Superior, CO for the last ten years. There was one liquor violation in the last ten years, the person responsible was dismissed and everyone at the restaurant took alcohol service classes. Identification is now checked on every customer who orders alcohol. They are looking for the opportunity to serve great Japanese food in Louisville. They passed out the menus. The restaurant will employ 9 or 10 people. They will serve lunch Tuesday through Friday and dinner Tuesday through Sunday. The patio will be marked with posts and tape along with warning signs. Max Scott, owner of Oedipus, Inc., introduced himself to the Authority and took the oath. He reported his company had done the needs and desires survey which he had submitted for review. His company has been in business for many years. He provided an Affidavit of Posting and certificates noting the server training the employees and owners took and all passed. He pointed to the map in the report which showed the sampling of the neighborhoods and businesses which were part of the survey. He explained the survey materials presented to each signer which included an explanation of the concept, a menu and a signature page giving an opportunity to favor or oppose and a place for comments. He reviewed the results and presented the results which he pointed out were in favor of the application. The survey clearly pointed to a need and desire for another hotel and restaurant liquor license in this area. The applicant was asked if the restaurant in Superior was closing. The answer was yes. Lipton commented the presentation was well done. Tennessen asked for any comments in favor of or in opposition to the application. Hearing none, he asked for the applicant's closing remarks. The applicant had no closing remarks. Tennessen thanked the applicant, closed the public hearing and asked for Authority comment. Watson moved the Local Licensing Authority of the City of Louisville find the applicant is of good moral character, the inhabitants of the neighborhood desire the license be granted, the license will meet the reasonable requirements of the neighborhood, all City and State law requirements have been met and, based on these findings, the Local Licensing Authority approve issuance of a hotel and restaurant liquor license for OYSY, Inc. doing business as Sushi Yoshi Restaurant. Lipton seconded. All in favor. License approved.