Local Licensing Authority Minutes 2000 07 31

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Louisville Local Licensing Authority Meeting Date: July 31, 2000 Page 11 Ms. Heithcock: Yes. Ms. Heithcock stated that she has eaten at other Wahoo's restaurants and while she does not drink beer, her husband does and that she fully supports their application for a liquor license. The last witness stated her name and address, Suzanne Minter, 688 W. Sagebrush Drive, Louisville, Colorado. The Deputy City Clerk asked the witness to raise her right hand and Proceeded with the oath. "Do you solemnly swear or affn'm under penalty of perjury that the testimony you are about to give will be the truth, the whole troth, and nothing but the truth." Ms. Minter: Yes. - Ms. Minter stated that she eats at Wahoo's Fish Taco often and that she is in favor of their liquor license application. ~ Chairperson Myers asked if any members of the Authority had questions of the applicant. Member Jeffers referred to the applicant's menu, specifically a "triple threat" margarita listed with an asterisk and asked Mr. Donnelly to explain what that meant. Mr. Donnelly responded that the asterisk denotes to drink with caution. Member Evans asked the applicant to describe how patrons will be purchasing liquor and what types of controls will be in place to monitor the seating areas. Mr. Donnelly stated that patrons purchase alcoholic beverages at the service counter. He continued that sale of alcohol represents less than 5% of their sales and that their main business is selling food and making liquor available to compliment the food. Mr. Donnelly stated that Wahoo's company policy is to card anyone appearing under 30 years old. Additionally, staff is always present in the seating areas delivering food and bussing tables. Chairperson Myers asked for clarification of the "plaza" area. indicated on the applicant's diagram. Mr. Donnelly stated that the plaza is located outside of their fenced patio area and is situated between Wahoo' s Fish Taco and their neighbor. Chairperson Myers asked if there was a gate leading from their patio to the plaza. Mr, Donnelly responded that there is an exit gate that leads to the sidewalk. He c6ntinued that the Louisville Building Department requires two emergency exits from the restaurant, one being the main front door and the second being the door to the patio. If patrons were exited to the patio in an emergency there would need to be an exit off of the patio area. - Member Jeffers asked if the patio gate was armed with an alarm system. Mr. Donnelly stated the gate would be armed. Jeffers indicated that, based on the diagram, there would be a 3' high, painted steel fence around the patio. Mr. Donnelly concurred. 11 I