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Louisville Local Licensing Authority Meeting Date: October 29, 2001 made. Carney stated that the licensee has taken action and produced strict policies and procedure guidelines for their staff. Attorney Carney stated that in addition to the material provided to the Authority, a copy of the Colorado Liquor and Beer Codes and City of Louisville ordinance pertaining to alcoholic beverages has also been added to their manual. Carney stated that the owners have met with each employee, reviewed the guidelines, and had each employee sign-off that they have read and understand its contents. Carney reiterated that this is the first time there has been a problem at Pine Street Junction in three years, and that the owners are committed to serving the citizens of Louisville in a professional and responsible manner. Attorney Carney responded to several items outlined by Attorney Barnett. Carney stated that there was a need to improve communication between staff and management, and that if good communication had existed the evening of August 17th, the first event would have been reported and would not have been brought before the Authority. Attorney Carney stated that the penalties contained in the Stipulation and Agreement are severe, though not unreasonable, and that there is a great deal of incentive for the licensee by having five days held in abeyance. Attorney Carney requested permission to read a letter from Mr. Daniel McRae, a regular customer at Pine Street Junction. Chairperson Lipton granted the request and Attorney Carney read the letter into the record and distributed copies to the Authority. Attorney Carney added that three additional patrons of Pine Street Junction have also written letters of support and are present at the meeting to offer testimony. Member Jeffers stated that since the proceeding is not a hearing, he did not want to hear any witness testimony. Chairperson Lipton concurred. Attorney Carney stated that the two staff members that served the individuals involved in the second event on the evening of August 17, 2001 are also present to offer testimony. Attorney Carney stated that Mr. D'onofrio can answer any Authority questions concerning the May incident and that Mr. Maes can answer any questions concerning the August incident. In lieu of their testimony, Attorney Carney summarized the events of August 17, 2001. He stated that Mr. Maes was the manager on duty August 17, 2001, and was downstairs cleaning when the first event occurred inside the establishment. Carney stated that when Mr. Maes came upstairs, it was obvious to him that the bar was being cleared out. Attorney Carney offered that it is the policy of Pine Street Junction to encourage patrons to leave the bar after last call, and that Mr. Maes thought that was the reason staff was clearing people out, although he thought the situation seemed to be a little more tense than usual. Carney stated that once Mr. Maes got outside, the female patron who had been hit earlier in the evening stated to him that her car had been broken into at which time Mr. Maes contacted the police. Attorney Carney stated that Mr. Maes did not inform the police of the fight that had occurred because he didn't know about it. Attorney Carney stated that he reviewed the police reports, and that the female patron did not bring up the earlier incident with Officer Burtness until the officer spoke with her a second time. 7 \\FRED\VARRAN\LIQUOR\2001 \MIN UTES~MINUTES102901.DOC