Local Licensing Authority Minutes 2008 07 28

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Local Licensing Authority Minutes July 28, 2008 Page 5 of 6 D. Discussion/Direction -Fees This item was brought to the Authority's attention due to the State's bill allowing local authority's to increase fees. Last year the Authority decided not to raise fees. Discussion centered on whether or not there was a need and renewals versus new applications. Wilson moved the Authority have the attorney draft an ordinance to present to the City Council raising the application fee for a new license to $625.00. Lipton seconded. Discussion was raised concerning Special Events Permits and if an application fee was appropriate. Wilson amended her motion to include a $25.00 application fee on a Special Events permit. Lipton Seconded. Roll Call Vote on motion and amendment: Gunning -yes, Carlson -yes, Rommelfanger -yes, Lipton -yes and Wilson - yes. Authority Light asked if the Authority wanted to see a draft. Authority consensus was they did not need to see the draft. E. Discussion/Direction -Draft - An Ordinance Amending Section 5.08 of the Louisville Municipal Code to Authorize the Louisville Local Licensing Authority to issue Art Gallery Permits allowing Art Galleries to offer Complimentary Alcohol Beverages Attorney Culley reminded the Authority of the basis for the draft ordinance and asked the members for discussion and direction. She stated the permit fee is $25.00 and the Authority can set the application fee up to $100.00. Gunning moved the Authority approve the draft ordinance for the Art Gallery Permits and forward to City Council for their approval with a permit fee of $25.00 and an application fee of $25.00. Lipton seconded. Roll Call Vote: Wilson - yes, Lipton -yes, Rommelfanger -yes, Carlson -yes and Gunning -yes. Police Department Reports No reports Secretary's Report Hanson included the letter she was asked to write to Henry's Bar and Grill. The Back Room has completed their suspension. Hanson stated the study session with Council on July 8 was a reminder to her to thank the members of the Authority for all they do and passed on the Council's thanks as well. Authority Attorney's Report Attorney Culley went over a Colorado Court of Appeals decision concerning the local authority and regulating hours of alcohol service. A local authority had tried to regulate hours of operation after a license had been issued and since a liquor