Local Licensing Authority Minutes 2000 02 28

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Member Jeffers asked about policies related to selling to visibly intoxicated persons. Mr. Pasquini stated that the issue is not addressed in the handbook but that it is the policy of Pasquini's Pizzeria to provide food, free of charge, for those visibly intoxicated to take with them and consume off the premises. He mentioned that due to the close proximity of a full service bar at the Denver restaurant, it is an issue they have addressed. Mr. Pasquini stated that Pasquini's Louisville is intended as a family restaurant, closing at midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, 10:00 p.m. weeknights, and not a bar, and that he did not foresee problems. Mr. Pasquini agreed that once employees have been hired for the Louisville restaurant, they would be enrolled in the local liquor training program. Jeffers asked if the business includes take-out and delivery, affirmed by Mr. Pasquini who stated they expect about 30% would be delivery. Mr. Pasquini offered that the business will be open for lunch and dinner and serve pasta, calzones, subs, pizza and desserts. Kimmet asked if both front entrances would be utilized. Mr. Pasquini stated that the south door would be locked and not used. Members discussed the area formerly used as a banquet room and most recently leased to an independent business. Mr. Pasquini stated his desire to have the entire premise licensed but stated that the area being discussed will not be used until it is renovated. The Authority advised that the applicant must receive a building permit for all renovations, request a courtesy inspection by Building Safety and ultimately a certificate of occupancy before opening that area up for business. Mr. Pasquini stated that he has not started hiring but hopes to open sometime in March. Sargeant Riggins offered that once the business opened, a Police Department officer would come by and review a checklist of items required for state and local liquor compliance. Jeffers asked the applicant about the current "Colacci's" sign. Mr. Pasquini stated that they intend to keep the sign but change the name to Pasquini's and are in contact with Paul Wood, Planning Director, on setting a hearing, subject to Council approval, for the sign variance. POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT Sergeant Riggins apologized to the Authority for his absence from recent meetings. He responded to questions raised at the previous Authority meeting. At the previous meeting, members asked officer Jokerst what action Sergeant Riggins was requesting by the Authority in reference to a motorcycle rally incident at Pine Street Junction. Officer Jokerst had