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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 2001-2005Present: Absent: INIINUTES LIQUOR CONTROL REVIEW BOARD FEBRUARY 1, 2001 Lorraine H. Morton, Mayor & Liquor Commissioner Jean Alexander, Board Member William Smith, Board Member Donald Heyrman, Board Member Others Present: Julie Cowsert, Store Manager, Cost Plus Inc. Roger Greenfield, Owner, Bar Louie Inc. Staff Present: Patrick Casey, Director of Management and Budget Julie Tillmon, Budget Secretary Place: Mayor's Office on the second Boor of the Civic Center February 1, 2001 at 10:00 A.M. Members of the Liquor Review Board began the meeting at 10:10 A.M. and considered the following agenda items. AGENDA •: Consideration of an application to amend the existing Evanston Code to permit the issuance of a Class G Liquor License to Cost Plus World Market, Inc., Doing Business As Cost Plus, Inc. 1725 Maple Street. •3 Consideration of an application to amend the existing Evanston Code to permit the issuance of a Class B Liquor License to Bar Louie Evanston Inc., Doing Business As, Bar Louie, 1520 Sherman Ave. Cost Plus World Market. Inc, Doing Business As Cost Plus Ins,; Mayor Morton opened the meeting and welcomed the Manager for Cost Plus Inc., Julie Cowsert. Ms. Cowsert stated she was applying for a Class G liquor license. Patrick Casey assured the Mayor and the Board that all background checks were completed and the Assistant Manager would be fingerprinted and a background check completed when hired. Ms. Cowsert informed the Board that their employees will be hired local, they will receive training and no one under the age of 21 will be allowed to sell liquor. Patrick Casey informed Nis. Cowsert of the 6% liquor tax that is required to be filed monthly. Ms. Cowsert was asked to attend the Administration and Public Works Meeting on February 12, 2001 at 7:00 P.M. and the City Council Meeting on Februay 26, 2001. Mayor Morton complimented the arrangement of the store and wished the company the best of success on the opening of March 6, 2001. Bar Louie Evanston Inc.. Doing Business As Bar Louie Inc. Mayor Morton welcomed Roger Greenfield, owner of Bar Louie Inc., to the meeting. Mr. Greenfield stated that he was applying for a Class B liquor license. Mayor Morton questioned what kind of establishment Mr. Greenfield was bringing into Evanston. Mr. Greenfield's response was that Bar Louie is a fun loving, inexpensive restaurant with a bar, 13 tables, 150 seats total and a possible cafe outside. Mr. Greenfield informed the Board that 70% of his sells were food and only 30% liquor. And that he has other locations and is the former owner of Tapas. The opening date is scheduled for April 1, 2001 The Board was concerned with whether the staff was in place and trained? Mr. Greenfield stated that two Managers have been hired but that he was waiting for two references for Scott Ward. Mr. Casey commented that no license would be issued until all references and background checks were completed. Mr. Casey informed Mr. Greenfield of the 6% liquor tax that is required to be filed monthly. He was invited to attend the Administration and Public Works Meeting February 12, 2001 and the City Council Meeting February 20h. There being no further business, the Board adjourned the meeting at 11:30 a.m. Respectfully atrick Casey Director of Man ement and Budget Present: MINUTES LIQUOR CONTROL REVIEW BOARD MARCH 30, 2001 Lorraine H. Morton, Mayor & Liquor Commissioner Jean Alexander, Board Member William Smith, Board Member Donald Heyrman, Board Member Others Present: Young Sin Kang, Owner, Daruma Japanese Restaurant Tom O' Malley/Sue Ellen O'Malley, Owners, Northlight John Enright, Partner and Manager, Northlight Staff Present: Patrick Casey, Director of Management and Budget Julie Tillmon, Budget Secretary Place: Mayor's Office on the second floor of the Civic Center March 30, 2001 at 10:00 A.M. Members of the Liquor Review Board began the meeting at 10:10 A.M. and considered the following agenda items. AGENDA ❖ Consideration of an application to amend the existing Evanston Code to permit the issuance of a Class D Liquor License to Youngs Daruma, Inc., Doing Business As Daruma Japanese Restaurant 2901 Central Street. •:• Consideration of an application to amend the existing Evanston Code to permit the issuance of a Class C Liquor License to ITS, Inc., Doing Business As, Northlight, and 1932 Central Street. JTS Doine Business a-,Northlight Mayor Morton began the meeting by welcoming the owners/partners of JTS, Inc., Mr. John Enright, and Tom and Sue Ellen O'Malley. Mr. Casey stated that they were applying for a Class C liquor license, and that he had on several occasions met with them to insure all paperwork had been submitted and completed before this meeting. Ms Kang assured the Board that some changes as far as the interior would be changed to make the place clean and nice but that Daruma Japanese Restaurant offered a variety of good foods, which she would not change. Ms. Kang feels that the changes in the restaurant have made the neighbors happy and that with these changes the business has increased by 30%. The Mayor asked Ms. Kang who would be managing the restaurant? Ms. Kang response was that she would be in the restaurant at all times, that she is the manager, the owner and the hostess. She also stated that she would keep the same chef that the restaurant has had for the last 22 years. Ms. Kang assured the Board that only Beer and Wine would be sold in the restaurant. Mr. Casey informed Ms Kang of the 6% liquor tax that is to be filed monthly. She was also informed of the Administration and Public Works meeting scheduled for April 10, 2001 and the City Council meeting scheduled for April 26, 2001. There being no further business, the Liquor Board adjourned the meeting at 11:00 a.m. Respectfully Submitted, Patrick ey, Director of Mana ment and Budget Mr. Casey informed the Board that all background checks and references were completed. Nis. O' MaIley explained to the Board that they would have a seasonal menu. But because they won't open until summer the menu would be the typical Spring/Summer menu such as the summer lunch menu, separate dinner menu, and then again in the l=all/NVinter. They will also have main stays that will be on the menu all the time. Prices for an entree dinner with a soup, salad, and potato would be in the range of 9.95 to 16.95, lunches would be slightly less. The Board along with the owners discussed the fact that the name No�.rthlight would be changed as not to have any conflict with others with that name or similar names. Mr. Enright and the O'Malley's, were reminded by The Board, that the welfare of the students of Northwestern is a very important factor and the need to watch for false I.D.'s would be something to look into. The Board was assured that one of the three would be in the restaurant at all times and with the experience that they have it would be very easy to weem out the ones with false ID's. No opening date has been set at this time. Mr. Casey informed Mr. Enright and the O'Malley's of the 6% liquor tax that is to be filed monthly. They were also invited to attend the Administration and Public Works Meeting scheduled for April 10`s and the City Council Meeting April 23, 2001. Youngs Daruma. Inc.. Dging Business as Danima 1apaRgAe Restaurant The Mayor welcomed Young Sin Kang, new owner of the restaurant Daruma Japanese. Ms Kang is applying for a Class D liquor license. Patrick Casey stated that all background checks were complete and all references were in order. Ms. Kang informed the Board that she is the new owner of Daruma, which has been in business for 22 years. She also commented that she had worked for Daruma's for a couple of months so that she could get a feel of how the business worked, before she decided to buy it. The Mayor asked if any changes would be made in the restaurant? Nis Kang assured the Board that some changes as far as the interior would be changed to make the place clean and nice but that Daruma Japanese Restaurant offered a variety of good foods, which she would not change. Ms. Kang feels that the changes in the restaurant have made the neighbors happy and that with these changes the business has increased by 30%. The Mayor asked ibis. Kang who would be managing the restaurant? Ms. Kang response .ras that she would be in the restaurant at all times, that she is the manager, the owner and the hostess. She also stated that she would keep the same chef that the restaurant has had for the last 22 years. Ms. Kang assured the Board that only Beer and Wine would be sold in the restaurant. Mr. Casey informed Nis Kang of the 6% liquor tax that is to be filed monthly. She was also informed of the Administration and Public Works meeting scheduled for April 10, 2001 and the City Council meeting scheduled for April 26, 2001. There being no further business, the Liquor Board adjourned the meeting at 11:00 a.m. Respectfully Submitted, t and Budget LIQUOR COMMISSION REVIEW BOARD MINUTES June 4, 2001 Committee Members: Mayor Lorraine H. Morton — Liquor Commissioner, Byron Wilson — Board Member Others Present: Robert Strom — Owner / Four Comers LLC, Inc. Representing — Prairie Moon, Paul White — Owner / Four Corners LLC, Inc. Representing — Prairie Moon, and Michael Ginter— General Manager for Hilton Garden Inn Staff Present: Aleksandr Granchalek — Management Analyst, Angela Price — Assistant to Patrick Casey Place: Mayor's Office on the 2'd Floor of the Civic Center. June 4, 2001 at 10:00 AM. Members of the Liquor Review Board called the meeting to order at 10:15 AM and considered the following agenda items. AGENDA 4- Consideration of an application to amend the existing Evanston Code to permit the issuance of a Class B Liquor License to Four Corners LLC, Inc. Doing Business as Prairie Moon, 1502 Sherman Avenue, Evanston, Illinois. •:• Consideration of an application to amend the existing Evanston Code to permit the issuance of a Class B Liquor License to CapStar Winston Company, LLC, Inc. Doing Business as Hilton Garden Inn, 1818 Mapic Street, Evanston, Illinois. Welcome to Rob Strom and Paul White owners of the Four Corners LLC, Inc. representing Prairie Moon 1502 Sherman Avenue, Evanston, Illinois. Four Corners LLC, Inc. is applying for a Class B Liquor License. All paperwork has been submitted and completed for this meeting, including the completion of background checks and references. Mr. Strom and Mr. White informed the committee that the Prairie Moon restaurant intends to open mid -August, with both owners serving as on -site managers during hours of operation [Sunday —Thursday 11:30 AM — 1:00 AM and Friday & Saturday `til 2:00 AM.] The owners informed the panel that they have been in the restaurant business for over fifteen years locally, working with both The Clean Plate Club and The Davis Street Fishmarket. Their primary focus within this particular business is the fold. All staff will be trained for the purposes involving alcohol consumption using Tips and Basset. Mayor/Commissioner Morton informed both Mr. Strom and Mr. White that the welfare of the students within the Northwestern University community is a very important factor and the need to watch for false identification would be something of the utmost importance. The owners were also informed of the correct process for a citizen or resident to file a complaint against their establishment with the Liquor Commission including; filing the complaint in writing, notarizing the complaint, and lastly, bringing the complaint before the commissioner's board. All information seems to be in order. Both Mr. Strom and Mr. White will anticipate the upcoming council meeting scheduled for Monday, June 11, 2001. Welcome to Mr. Michael Ginter, General Manager for Hilton Garden Inn 1818 Maple Street, Evanston, Illinois. The Hilton Garden Inn is applying for a Class B Liquor License. The paperwork for this file is incomplete, still anticipating information for the background analysis. Mr. Ginter explained that this information is in the works. The Hilton Garden Inn just recently filled the position for the Food and Beverage Manager, Leonard Tham, and the background check process has begun. Mr. Ginter explained that The Garden Hilton Inn is particularly a buffct style restaurant, which offers a bar / wait station, but no particular bar where clientele is able to sit and drink. The establishment furnishes a large meeting room, and two smaller meeting rooms, the largest maintaining a capacity level of 250 persons. Mr. Ginter Ends that The Hilton Garden Inn is not necessarily an organization for the college - student, not generating that type of product or business, however staff and hotel representatives will be trained on Tips to ensure proper methods are used to check and identify the falsification of identification. Students, citizens, nor residents will be allowed to purchase an alcoholic beverage and leave the premises. Currently, The Hilton Garden Inn is not equipped with a team of dedicated security personnel, however the establishment i5 equipped with proper high-level security equipment. Mayor/Commissioner Morton explained to Mr. Ginter due to the expediency for the filing, in order to meet the July 2sd opening date, a temporary license might be necessary. Generally, all information seems to be in order for the Monday, June 11, 2001 council meeting. LIQUOR COMMISSION REVIEW BOARD INIINU"TES July 2, 2001 Committee Members: Mayor Lorraine H. Morton — Liquor Commissioner, Byron Wilson — Board Member, and Don Heyrman — Board Member Others Present: Connie Zaio — Compliance Officer with American Drug Stores, Inc., Doing Business as Osco Drugs #218, Scott Perch — Osco #218, Store Director, and Sarah Change — Owner/Manager, Jalapeno Mexican Restaurant Staff Present: Patrick Casey — Management & Budget Director and Angela Price — Assistant to Patrick Casey Location: Mayor's Office on the 2' d Floor of the Civic Center. July 2, 2001 10:00 AM. Members of the Liquor Review Board called the meeting to order at 10:05 AM and considered the following agenda items. AGENDA s• Consideration of an application to amend the existing Evanston Code to permit the issuance of Class N Liquor License to American Drug Stores, Inc. Doing Business as Osco Drugs #218, 1128 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, Illinois. ❖ Consideration of an application to amend the existing Evanston Code to permit the issuance of a Class C Liquor License to Jalapeno Mexican Restaurant, Inc. Doing Business as Jalapeno Mexican Restaurant, 726 Clara: Street, Evanston, Illinois. Jewel LOsco 0218 American Drug Stores, Inc. is requesting an upgrade of its current Class O Liquor License to a Class N Liquor License. All paperwork has been submitted and completed for this meeting, background checks and references were completed at the time of the last renewal. An additional background check will be required in order to fulfill the second shift management requirement, for it is important that a second management representative be available and on -site when Mr. Scott Perch is not. American Drug Stores, Inc. maintains a policy that each associate signs BI-annually verifying that patrons purchasing alcohol that appear to be thirty years or younger are requested to submit valid identification on both alcohol and tobacco sales. With all information appearing to be in order, with the verification of additional background analysis, the American Drug Stores, Inc. will anticipate the upcoming council meeting scheduled for Monday, July 9, 2001 7.00 PNI. ,jalopeno Restaurant The Jalapeno Mexican Restaurant, Inc., operating as Jalapeno Mexican Restaurant is applying for a Class C Liquor License. All paperwork has been submitted and completed, pending notarization to be signed upon completion of today's meeting. Ms. Sarah Chang representing Jalapeno Mexican Restaurant as owner/manager ensures the board that alcoholic beverages will 2& be served with the purchase of a meal. Current operating hours are Sunday to Thursday 9:00 AM — 9:30 PM and Friday and Saturday 9:00 AM — 11:00 PM. Currently, Ms. Chang is the only manager on staff, and must be present when alcohol is being served, however Ms. Chang anticipates hiring a second individual soon, and will prepare this individual to take part in the background verification process. The Board suggested that Ms. Chang purchase a state identification manual in order to insure her staff of proper identification and validity procedures. Ms. Chang guarantees a strict policy of practice will be enforced among her and staff. Due to not currently maintaining a Liquor License, Ms. Chang questioned the `bring your own beer' policy, which the Board assured, is a legal practice within the City of Evanston. However as the owner/manager, Ms. Chang must still maintain proper identification verification, for the patron still becomes the responsibility of the establishment. Lastly, staff reminded Ms. Chang of the 6% liquor tax and that reports must be prepared each month. With all information appearing to be in order, pending the assignment of an assistant manager, Jalapeno Mexican Restaurant will anticipate the upcoming council meeting scheduled for Monday, July 9, 2001 7:00 PM. MINUTES LIQUOR CO.\7ROL REVIEW BOARD December 3, 2001 Committee Members: Lorraine H. Morton - Liquor Commissioner, lean Alexander - Board Member, Byron Wilson - Board Member Others Present: Christina and Brian Ne«•kirk- Owners/Manager Staff Present: Patrick Casey, Director of Management & Budget Julie Tillmon, Executive Secretary Place: Mayor's Office, second floor of the Civic Center Monday, December 3, 2001, 10:00 A.M. Members of the Liquor Control Review Board began the meeting at 10:10 A.M. and considered the following agenda items. AGENDA •:• Consideration of application to amend the existing Evanston Code to permit the issuance of a Class D Liquor License to RWN, Inc., Doing Business as Dilly's Cafd, 2614 Greenbay Road. RWN, Inc. Doing Business as Jillv's Cafd Mayor Lorraine H. Morton welcomed Christina and Brian Newkirk, new owners/managers of Jillys' Cafd. The Newkirk's are applying for a Class D Liquor License. The Board was assured that the restaurant will remain the same as is, and that there would be no changes in the hours of services. Brian Newkirk, Manager, was reminded that it is the establishment's responsibility to be aware of the younger clientele who may want to be serviccd with their mcals. The Newkirk's were also informed of the 6% liquor tax and that the reports must be prepared and submitted monthly. Dilly's Cafe will be presented to the City Council, Monday, December 17, 2001. Mayor Lorraine Morton opened the meeting by welcoming Ms. Christina Newark and son Brian Newark ric Hsieh, oN,.mer and operator of the Pine Yard Restaurant. The Mayor stated that Mr. Hsieh was applying for a Class D liquor license. Mr. Casey advised the committee members that the police completed their investigation and submitted a positive report on Mr. Hsieh and that Mr. Hsieh was the former owner of the Pine Yard Restaurant previously located at 92.1 Church Street. Mayor Morton stated that she was delighted that the restaurant would be opening again. And was concerned with how Mr. Hsieh planned to sell his beer and wine. Mr. Hsieh stated that the beer and wine would be served at the table with the meal. Mayor Morton thanked Mr. Hsieh for coming to the meeting. Mr. Casey informed Mr. Hsieh that an ordinance would be issued to introduce Pine Yard Restaurant as an increase of Class D liquor license on Monday, November 27'h. He advised Mr. Hsieh to attend the meeting on Monday, November 27`h at 7:00 P.M. where the ordinance would be introduced to the City Council for consideration. The being no further business, the liquor board adjourned the meeting at 10:30 A.M. Respectively submitted, Director of Management & Budget LIQUOR COMMISSION REVIEW BOARD MINUTES I%Iav 2, 2002 Committee Members Present: NIavor Lorraine H. %forton - Liquor Commissioner, Advisory Board: Jean Alexander, Don Heyrman, and Byron Wilson Others Present: Agenda Organization Representatives -- Listed Below Staff Present: Patrick Casey -Management & Budget Director Presiding Officer: Ifayor Lorraine H. Morton - Liquor Commissioner Summary of Action: Mayor Morton called the meeting to order at 10:00 AM. AGENDA ❖ Application to amend the existing Evanston Code to permit the issuance of a Class D Liquor License to Luma Limited. Inc. Doing Business as Lou Malnati's Restaurant, 1850 --1854 Sherman Avenue, Evanston, Illinois. Representing Lou Mlalnati's Restaurant were Mir. Mark Mainati and Mir. Dennis D' Angelo. All requirements for this application %were met and the Liquor Commissioner approved this application. ee Application to amend the existing Evanston Code to permit the issuance of a Class D Liquor License to The Noodle Shop Company, Inc. Doing Business as Noodles and Company, 930 Church Street, Evanston, Illinois. Representing `oodles & Company were Mr. Wayne KimmeIl. Mr. Scott I-lasselberger, and Mr. Scott Black. Additional requirements for this application include upon hiring, fingerprinting and background investigations for all on -site managers. The Liquor Commissioner approved this application. •:• Application to amend the existing Evanston Code to permit the issuance of a Class V Liquor License to D & D Finer Foods. Inc. Doing Business as D & D Finer Foods. 825 Noyes Street, Evanston, Illinois. Representing D & D Finer Foods were 1*v1r. Thomas Douvikas and Mr. Peter Douvikas. Additional requirements for this application include the background information for additional managing staff. The Liquor Commissioner approved this application. ❖ Application to amend the existing Evanston Code to permit the issuance of a Class U Liquor License to the Presbyterian Home Organization. Doing Business as the Presbyterian Home, 3200 Grant Street, Evanston, Illinois. Representing the Presbyterian Home was Mr. Keith Stohlgren. Additional requirements for this application include the fingerprinting and background information for the food and beverage manager within the facility. The Liquor Commissioner approved this application. •:• Application to amend the existing Evanston Code to permit the issuance of a Class D Liquor License to New Japan Oriental Cafd, Inc. Doing Business as New Japan Oriental Cafd, 1322 Chicago Avenue, Evanston. Illinois. Representing New Japan Oriental Cafe was Mr. Sun Cheng Jiang. All requirements for this application have been met, and the Liquor Commissioner approved this application. •:• Application to amend the existing Evanston Code to permit the issuance of a CIass B I Liquor License to the Keg, Inc. Doing Business as the Keg. 810 Grove Street, Evanston, Illinois. Representing the Keg was Mr. Thomas Mignon. All requirements for his application have been met, and the Liquor Commissioner approved this application. All organizations represented were instructed to attend the A & PW Committee meeting scheduled for Monday, May b, 2002 — 7:00 PM. They were made aware that final approval by the Council will be scheduled for, Monday, May 20, 2002 — 8:30 PM at the Council Meeting. The meeting adjourned at 12:15 PM. LIQUOR COMMISSION REVIEW BOARD MINUTES November 15, 2002 Committee .~Members Present: Mayor Lorraine H. Morton — Liquor Commissioner, Advisor• Board: Jean Alexander and Byron Nilson Others Present: Agenda Organization Representatives — Listed Below Staff Present: Patrick Cases- —Management & Budget Director Presiding Officer: Mayor Lorraine H. Morton — Liquor Commissioner Summary of Action: Mayor Morton called the meeting to order at 11:00 AM. AGENDA ❖ Application to amend the existing Evanston Code to permit the issuance of a Class C Liquor License Los Alcores, Inc. Doing Business as Restaurant Gio, 1629 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, Illinois. Representing Los Alcores. Inc. was Mr. Giovanni Garelli, the current o►vner/operator of Tapas Barcelona Restaurant located at 1615 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, Illinois 60201. All requirements for this application were met and the Liquor Commissioner approved this application upon the condition that an assigned manager will to be fingerprinted upon candidate hire. ❖ Application to amend the existing Evanston Code to permit the issuance of a Class D Liquor License to 3-D Restaurant Enterprises. Inc. Doing Business as Vive LaCrepe opening January 2003 at 1565 Sherman Avenue. Evanston, Illinois. Representing Vive LaCrepe were Mrs. Debra Nolan and %,Ir. Dennis Miller. a previous manager of"Fritz That's It." The Liquor Commissioner approved this application as conditional upon the receipt of fingerprinting investigations from the State of Illinois. ❖ Application to amend the existing Evanston Code to permit the issuance of a Class D Liquor License to Dozika, Inc. (Thai for Take a Look). Doing Business as Dozika Pan -Asian Cooking and Sushi Bar, 601 Dempster Street. Evanston. Illinois. Representing Dozika, Inc. was firs. Kamoiporn Weeraprajule and '*Jr. Suwit Suwomrattanabus. The Liquor Commissioner approved this application as conditional upon the receipt of fingerprinting investigations from the State of Illinois. •:• Application to amend the existing Evanston Code to permit the issuance of a Class B Liquor License to Brinker Restaurant Corporation doing Business as Chili's Grill and Bar opening February 2003 at 1765 Maple Avenue. Evanston. Illinois. Representing Brinker Restaurant Corporation was Mr. Dave Forstall, Regional \Manager. Additional information required for the completion of the Brinker Restaurant Corporation file includes a proposed restaurant layout for the new location. The Liquor Commissioner approved this application upon the condition that an assigned Manager and General Manager will be fingerprinted upon hire. In addition to the ordinance amending agenda, the Liquor Board Commissioner and Board met with Jacky Pluton of Jacky's Bistro located at 2545 Prairie Avenue, Evanston, Illinois in order further evaluate the possibility developing a new ordinance allowing the sale of packaged wine through a mail order system, not directly out of the store, similar to that of a liquor store. With this type of system, the establishment is not doing basiness as a website and not maintaining any additional inventor}, but processing orders based upon a mailing list who will email or fax in orders based upon availability. Once orders are received, this inventory is immediately delivered to local clients, completing the ordering process. With this n•pe of system, the client saves money, and the establishment brings in additional income and revenue. This system will require additional research and discussion on behalf of the Liquor Board Commissioner, Board, and Mr. Patrick Casey. All organizations represented were instructed to attend the a & PW Committee meeting scheduled for Monday, November 25, 2002 — 7:00 PM. They were made aware that final approval by the Council will be scheduled for, Monday, December 16, 2002 — 8:30 PM at the Council Meeting. The meeting adjourned at 12.40 PM. LIQUOR COMMISSION REVIEW BOARD MINUTES December 20, 2002 Committee Iliembers Present: Mayor Lorraine H. Morton — Liquor Commissioner, Advisory Hoard: Jean AIexander, Don Heyrman, and Byron Nilson Others Present: Agenda Organization Representatives — Listed Below Staff Present: Patrick Casey — Management R Budget Director Presiding Officer: Mayor Lorraine H. Morton — Liquor Commissioner Summary of Action: Mayor Morton called the meeting to order at 10:00 AM. AGENDA 4- Application to amend the existing Evanston Code to permit the issuance of a Class J Liquor License to Samlow Enterprises, Inc. Doing Business as Malone Jaicomo Catering at 1611 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, Illinois. Representing Samlow Enterprises, Inc. were Mr. Raymond Samlow and Mrs. Tracey Samlow. owners, and purchasers of the current Malone Jaicomo Caterers. Inc. establishment. All requirements for this application have been met, pending the receipt of fingerprinting investigations from the State of Illinois. Liquor Commissioner approved this application as conditional upon the receipt of the remaining background, fingerprinting, information. •:• Application to amend the existing Evanston Code to permit the issuance of a Class B Liquor License to The Orrington Hotel, LLC. Doing Business as The Orrington Hotel at 1710 Orrington Avenue. Evanston. Illinois. Representing The Orrington Hotel, LLC were Mr. David Bryant, and fir. Chris Salley of Greenfield Partners. LLC. The Liquor Commissioner approved this application as conditional upon the receipt of additional information including actual onsite management within the hotel, and contract closing information. All organizations represented were instructed to attend the A & Ply' Committee meeting scheduled for Monday. January 13, 2003 — 7:00 PM. They were made aware that final approval by the Council will be scheduled for, Monday, January 27, 2003 — 8:30 PM at the Council Meeting. The meeting adjourned at 11:15 AM. �sD3 LIQUOR COMMISSION REVIEW BOARD , MINUTESy�. February 20, 2003 Committee %lembers Present: Aiayor Lorraine H. Morton — Liquor Commissioner, Advisory Board: Don Heynnan and Byron Wilson Others Present: Agenda Organization Representatives — Listed Below Staff Present: Patrick Casey — Management & Budget Director Presiding Officer: Mayor Lorraine H. Morton — Liquor Commissioner Summary of Action: Mayor Morton called the meeting to order at 11:00 AM. AGENDA + Application to amend the existing Evanston Code to permit the issuance of Class Bl Liquor License to Westwind Unlimited, Inc. Doing Business as Bill's Blues Club, 1029 Davis Street, Evanston, Illinois. Representing Westwind Unlimited, Inc. was Mr. Jim Murray, attorney, and Air. William Gilmore, owner, Mr. William West, partner, was unable to attend this meeting. All requirements for this application have been met, pending the receipt of fingerprinting investigations from the State of Illinois. Mr. Gilmore made it clear that he has previously worked with corporations having maintained liquor licenses within the city of Chicago, however, Westwind Unlimited, Inc., has never had nor maintained a liquor license. Westwind Unlimited, Inc. recognizes the importance of maintaining food within the City of Evanston liquor establishments, and will abide by the current restrictions and guidelines ordained by the class Bl ordinance. Including a Westwind Unlimited, Inc. guideline, restricting entrance to only individuals twenty-one years of age and older. The Liquor Commissioner approved this application as conditional upon the receipt of the remaining background, fingerprinting, information, with an understanding that any additional managing staff will also need to be fingerprinted and background investigated, prior to opening April 15. 2003. The organization represented was instructed to attend the A & PW Committee meeting scheduled for Monday, March 10, 2003 — 7:00 PM. They were made aware that final approval by the Council will be scheduled for, Monday, March 17, 2003 — 8:30 PM at the Council Meeting. The meeting adjourned at 11:50 AM. LIQUOR COi1INIISSION REVIEW BOARD MINUTES March 20. 2003 Committee Alembers Present: Mayor Lorraine H. Morton — Liquor Commissioner, Advisory Board, Jean Alexander and Byron Wilson Others Present: Agenda Organization Representatives -- Listed Below Staff' Present: Patrick Casey — Management & Budget Director Presiding Officer: Mayor Lorraine H. Morton — Liquor Commissioner Summary of Action: Mayor Morton tailed the meeting to order at 10:00 AM. AGENDA •:• Application to amend the existing Evanston Code to permit the issuance of a Class B Liquor License to M.N. Corporation, doing business as Bombay Garden Restaurant, 626 Church Street, Evanston, Illinois. Representing M.N. Corporation were, Mr. Vikram Ncgi and Mr. Manoj Chaturvedi. All requirements for this application have been met, pending the receipt of fingerprinting investigations from the State of Illinois. The representatives were fingerprinted by the Evanston Police Department on February 25, 2003. M.N. Corporation, doing business as Bombay Garden Restaurant, plans to open April 1, 2003. Upon review of the organization's liquor application and managerial dealer's applications, updates are required. Representative Manoj Chaturvedi was instructed to update his application, indicating; new as well as previous living addresses. The board recommends that the representatives also update their corporate articles with new residing addresses. Upon final review, M.N, Corporation decided to increase their application from a C class license to a B, due to the layout review, and strict stipulations with regard to maintaining a bar area within the facility. Prior to the restaurant opening, and upon conclusion of final meetings with the Council, M.N. Corporation will provide a formal serving menu for the board's file. In addition, another manager will be employed at which time a dealer's license and fingerprinting fee will be submitted. Should the organization wish to serve alcohol on opening day of its establishment, a one -day liquor license can be applied for in order to do so. Upon final consideration from the Council, M.N. Corporation, operating; as Bombay Garden Restaurant will be issued a Conditional License until fingerprinting; and background information is reviewed and accepted by the Liquor Commissioner and Mr. Patrick Casey. Al2 Attachment Revision M.N. Corporation was instructed to attend the A & PW Committee meeting scheduled for Monday, April 8, 2003 at 7:00 PM. They were made aware that final approval by the Council will be scheduled for, Monday, April 21, 2003, at 8:30 I'M at the Council Meeting. Other Business: At the next Liquor Board Commission Meeting scheduled for Thursday, March 27, 2003, ,we will review the ordinance for a new liquor Iicense class (W), and discuss the issues involved with introducing a class of this type, which allows alcohol to be smell without the service of food. This new license will require that we bring Westwind Unlimited, Inc., doing business as Bill's Blue's Club, back to the Commission for an additional hearing, prior to issuing this organization a Class W license. The meeting adjourned at 11: 10 AM. LIQUOR C01IMISSION REVIEW BOARD MINUTES March 27, 2003 Committee INIembers Present: Mayor Lorraine H. Morton — Liquor Commissioner, Advisory Board: lean Alexander and Don Heyman Others Present: Agenda Organization Representatives — Listed Below Staff Present: Patrick Casey -- Management & Budget Director Presiding Officer: Mayor Lorraine H. Morton — Liquor Commissioner Summary of Action: Mayor Morton called the meeting to order at 10:25 AM. NEXT,NfEETING: THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 2003 at 10:00 A31. AGENDA •:• Application to amend the existing Evanston Code to permit the issuance of a Class B I Liquor License to Nevin's Business, LLC, doing business as Tommy Nevin's Pub, 1450-58 Sherman Avenue, Evanston, Illinois. Representing Nevin's Business, LLC was Mr. Steven Cin. All requirements for this application have been met, pending the receipt of fingerprinting investigations from the State of Illinois. The representing owners/stockholders have been fingerprinted by the Evanston Police Department. Current owners, Nevin's LLC are selling the establishment to Nevin's Business, LLC, contingent upon the approval of a liquor license. Potential new owners are currently affiliated with Kerry Irish Pub of Willowbrook, Illinois, which has a remarkable reputation for quality service and numerous cuisine awards. Currently in Willowbrook, Mr. Cin and partners maintain a philosophy of good will and plan to bring that same philosophy to Evanston, as well as their high standards with regard to underage drinking and photo identification verification. As a certified BASSETT trainer. Mr. Cin is well aware of and qualified in identifying false identification and knowledgeable of proper techniques in training staff to do the same. The Liquor Board approved this application pending final verification of fingerprints, and instructed Nevin's Business, LLC to attend the A & PW Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 8, 2003, at 7 p.m. for introduction. Final approval of license is scheduled to take place on �ilonday, April 21, 2003, at 8:30 p.m. at the Council Meeting. Application to amend the existing Evanston Code to permit the issuance of a Class B I Liquor License to Four Corners, LLC, doing business as Prairie Moon, 1502 Sherman Avenue, Evanston, Illinois, Representing Four Corner's, LLC was Mr. Robert Strom. Four Corners, LLC are current Class B license holders seeking the BI in order to properly compete amongst other restaurant establishments within this current district. Four Comers, LLC has been in business for one year, and has not experienced many problems. The establishment has had problems with accepting false identifications, but has taken a proactive stance in meeting with City of Evanston officials on a quarterly basis as well as other business owners maintaining liquor licenses in order to alleviate the problem and make underage drinkers aware that false identification holders will be turned down and away from their establishments. Current practice within the facility to prevent underage drinking includes entrance door checks as well as random spot checks within the facility. The Liquor Board approved this application pending and instructed Four Corner's, LLC to attend the A &: I'«' Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday. April 8, 2003, at ; p.m. for introduction. At this time, Mr. Strom indicated a desire to push the introduction for approval and at the April 8, 2003, meeting %vill make a request to suspend the rules for an April S. 2003, approval to Council. Other Business: CLASS NN' LICENCE, Mr. Casey informed the committee of the current proposal with regard to a new Class W. Liquor License. Westwind Unlimited, Inc. has proposed to the Council such a license which will allow operation and service of liquor without [lie service of food or a meal. This license in cooperation with a live music venue will entail that license !older be restricted to liquor sales two hours prior to a live entertainment venue and two hours upon conclusion of the live entertainment: for example, should a live music venue be scheduled to take place at 7 p.m., alcohol service is not permitted until 5 p.m., even though the license allows for service at 4 p.m. Also, should the live music venue entertainment conclude at 10 p.m., alcohol sales must conclude at midnight, even though the license permits service through 2 a.m. Sundays through %Vednesdays and 3 a.m. Thursdays through Saturdays. Mr. Casey illustrated that as a stipulation within this license, NVestwind Unlimited is required to fax a weekly schedule of their acts booked in order to attempt to regulate the sale of alcohol at their establishment. In addition, scheduled no-shows are not enforceable. The committee expressed concern with regard to establishing a location to simply go and drink alcohol. Concern was also expressed regarding the anticipation that current license holders will seek the ability to close kitchens down early as well, as well as the liability involved with previous applicants having requested this t,W of license and being turned down. 1%lecting with ZNIr. Gilmore: Westwind Unlimited, Inc. representative Mr. Gilmore willing proceeded with this meeting without representation of attorney, Mr. Jim Murray. Commissioner, Mayor Morton informed Mr. Gilmore that the commission continues support for the B I Class License, currently up for approval at the April 8, 2003, Council Meeting. The committee anticipated a complete understanding and fully supported this license with the ability for food service, and these expressions were made at the February 20, 2003, meeting. Commissioner ,Mayor Morton expressed disappointment that this issue has arisen despite the agreement to move forward with a BI Gass License and without the consideration to include the Liquor Commission in this decision to pursue a new Class W license, currently up for introduction to the Council on April 8, 2003. Mr. Gilmore, however recollects only seeking the B 1 Class license should an alternative license not become available, but expressed the desire for another license type that allows no food service. Due to the commission's great difficulty with processing the Class W License during this meeting with Westwind Unlimited, Inc., the commission wishes to defer further discussion until the establishment is capable of having attorney Jim Murray present on their behalf. Mr. Gilmore went on to acknowledge his desire not to run nor establish the corner bar. The follow-up meeting is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, April 10, 2003, at 10 a.m. Should individuals become unavailable for this date, a second date of Thursday, May 1, 2003, was suggested. The meeting adjourned at 11:45 a.m. LIQUOR CO',%ItitISSION REVIEW BOARD MINUTES September 11, 2003 Committee Members Present: Mavor Lorraine H. Morton — Liquor Commissioner, Advisory Board: lean Alexander, Don Heyrman, and Byron Wilson Others Present: Agenda Organization Representatives — Listed Below Staff Present: Patrick Casey — Management R Budget Director Presiding Officer: Mayor Lorraine H. Morton — Liquor Commissioner Summary of Action: Mayor Morton called the meeting to order at 10:05 AM. NEXT MEETING: TBD AGENDA •:• Consideration to amend the existing Evanston Code to permit the issuance of a Class B Liquor License to Barclay Hospitality Services, LLC. Doing Business as Evanston Hilton Garden Inn, 1818 Maple Avenue, Evanston, Illinois. Representatives Ms. Irene Bahr and Mr. David Streeter were available for questions with regard to this application. All requirements for this application have been met, pending the receipt of fingerprinting investigations from the State of Illinois for new general manager Mr. David Streeter. Business with the Evanston Hilton Garden Inn will continue as previous, providing restaurant service, room service, pantry, and catering. Clientele with this organization is primarily corporate as well as Northwestern University alumni and families. Due to this ownership/managerial change, Evanston Hilton Garden Inn has been without Liquor Service since July 2003. The entity wishes to propose the expediting of the licensing process by introducing and placing action on the license on Monday, September 22, 2003 Council Meeting. The Liquor Board Commission are in support of this proposal. The Liquor Commission approved this application, instructing representatives of Barclay Hospitality Services, LLC to attend the A & PNt' Council meeting scheduled for Monday, September 22, 2003 at 7:00 PM for council introduction. Consideration to amend the existing Evanston Code to permit the issuance of a Class B Liquor License to Wol(liill, LLC., Doing Business as Wolfgang Puck Grand Cafe, 1701 Alaple Avenue, Evanston, Illinois. Mr. Arthur Hill and Mr. Greg Hackenan were available for questions with regard to this application submittal. All requirements for this application have been met. The organization anticipates a possible general management change due to the management takeover, but will follow through with appropriate fingerprinting procedures upon naming of the new individual. In the meantime, current management have been fingerprinted, and the all background investigations are up to date. The Liquor Commission approved this application without hesitation. The current license expires on September 29, 2003, in an attempt to expedite the process, WolfhiIl, LLC is looking to introduce the license and place approval both on September 22, 2003 The Liquor Board instructed representatives to attend the A & PW Council meeting scheduled for Monday, September 22, 2003 at 7 p.m. for council introduction. The meeting adjourned at 10:55 a.m. LIQUOR COMMISSION REVIEW BOARD MENUTES March 11, 2004 Committee Members Present: Mayor Lorraine H. Morton — Liquor Commissioner, Advisory Board: Jean Alexander, Don Heyrman, and Byron Wilson Others Present: Agenda Organization Representatives — Listed Below Staff Present: Patrick Casey -- Management & Budget Director Presiding Officer: Mayor Lorraine H. ,Morton — Liquor Commissioner Summar• of Action: Mayor Morton called the meeting to order at 2:15 PM. NEXT MEETING: TBD AGENDA The Liquor Commission approved this application, instructing representatives of Bistro Enterprises, Inc. to attend the A & PTV Council meeting scheduled for Monday, March 22, 2004 at 7:00 PM for council introduction. Consideration to amend the existing Evanston Code to permit the issuance of a Class C Liquor License to Bistro Enterprises, Inc., Doing Business as Jacky's Bistro, 2545 Prairie Avenue, Evanston, Illinois. Mr. Jacky Piuton and Air. Steven McSweeney, new owner and manager of the establishment were available for questions with regard to this application submittal, All requirements for this application have been met. Mr. McSweeney has been fingerprinted; staffing individuals are awaiting the return of documents in order to complete the application file. The Liquor Commission approved this application without hesitation. The Liquor Board instructed representatives to attend the a & PW Council meeting scheduled for Monday, March 22, 2004 at 7 p.m. for council introduction. The meeting adjourned at 11:10 a.m. LIQUOR COMMISSION REVIEW BOARD MINUTES November 11, 2004 Committee,llembers Present: Mayor Lorraine H. ,~Morton — Liquor Commissioner, Advisory Board: Jean Alexander, Donald Heyrman, and Byron ~Filson Others Present: Agenda Organization Representatives — Listed Below Staff Present: Patrick Casey — Management S Budget Director Presiding Officer: Mayor Lorraine H.Morton — Liquor Commissioner Summary of Action: Afayor Morton called the meeting to order at 2:15 PM. NEXT 1IEETING: TBD AGENDA •:• Consideration to amend the existing Evanston Code to permit the issuance of a Class B Liquor License to 864 Corp. Doing Business as The Celtic Knot, located at 626 Church Street, Evanston, Illinois. Representatives and co -owners Mr. Patrick Breslin and Miss Deborah Evans were Available for questions with regard to this application. At this point, the liquor board is still waiting upon the Celtic Knot's surety bond, dram insurance, and copy of the lease. All three of these items must be finalized before the council meeting. Patrick explained that the lease has taken longer than normal because they are working out each detail of who is responsible for potential problems. The lease should be finalized on Monday, November 15`h, at which point the new owners can begin setting up the Celtic Knot. A fingerprinting appointment has been set up and all decisions made by the liquor board are pending the investigations from the State of Illinois for Patrick Breslin. and Deborah Evans. The soon -to -be landlord who is associated with Wilmette Realty may decide to invest in the restaurant as well. at which time he would need to be fingerprinted as well. The Liquor Commission approved this application pending all necessary requirements are met, instructing representatives of 864 Corp. to attend the Council meeting scheduled for Monday, November 22. Prior to the meeting. Mayor Morton and Byron Wilson looked at the property that the Celtic Knot will be located on and saw full liquor bottles on the premises. Deborah explained these belonged to the previous owners and will be cleaned out along with the entire area, including the basement as soon as the lease is agreed upon. Mayor Morton cautioned that things need to be brought up to code, and Deborah explained that they are working with the health department right now. Patrick also mentioned that they plan on taking down two partitions, putting one up, painting, and decorating. They hope to have this done in time to open the restaurant on December 15`f'. Patrick noted the Celtic Knot expects to have 24-25 employees. They will have experienced bartenders, most of whom are over age 30, with 5-10 years time spent in the industry. The idea behind this is that the employees will already be trained as opposed to needing to be trained. A Doorman will be on site starting at 9:00 P.M. every evening to prevent anyone under twenty-one from entering the bar area. The Celtic knot is looking to attract smaller groups and a more mature crowd as opposed to twenty-one year old college students. Mayor Morton warned both owners that police as well as individual citizens will check to make sure the restaurant has no violations, so employees should be trained from day one. The Mayor asked for the opinions of the liquor board commission. Jean Alexander felt that the two owners have good experience. Byron Nilson agreed with these sentiments and added that the o►%mership appears to be on top of things. Donald fieyrman warned that the biggest trap the restaurant will have in his opinion is selling to minors, because of the close proximity to campus. Byron warned that whoever serves an individual his or her last drink now assumes responsibility for that person. Mayor Morton informed ownership that if any problems occur they should keep in close contact with Pat Casey. A council meeting will be held on November 22, to evaluate the restaurant's location. The first reading will be held in November, the second in December, so that the license can go into effect on time. The meeting adjourned at 2:50 P.M. LIQUOR COi1I1IISSION REVIEW BOARD MINUTES March 25, 2005 Committee ,Members Present: Mayor Lorraine H. Morton — Liquor Commissioner, Advisory Board: lean Alexander Others Present: Agenda Organization Representatives — Listed Below Staff Present: Patrick Casey — Management & Budget Director Presiding Officer: ,Mayor Lorraine H. Morton — Liquor Commissioner Summary of Action: Mayor Morton called the meeting to order at 10.00 AM. NEXT MEETING: TBD AGENDA • Consideration to amend the existing Evanston Code to permit the issuance of a CIass B Liquor License to Golden Olympic Restaurant, Inc. Doing Business as the Golden Olympic Restaurant, 1608 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, Illinois. Mr. Dimilrios Travlos, owner of the establishment was available for questions with regard to this application submittal. Mayor Morton inquired about how long the restaurant has been in business in the City of Evanston. Mr. Travlos stated the restaurant opened in 1961. He began employment there in 1974 and purchased the restaurant in 1976. Mr. Travlos also said that the restaurant is a family business and it focuses on friendship and satisfaction, The restaurant seats 165 people and two rooms have been added recently. Mayor Morton inquired about the ownership of the building in which the Golden Olympic Restaurant leases. Mr. Travlos stated that the «vile of Dr. Cook, an Evanston dentist, owns the corner building. Mr. Travlos and the managers of the restaurant have been fingerprinted, Mayor Morton asked why the Golden Olympic Restaurant had let their previous Iiquor license lapse. Mr. Travlos stated that they believed that the customers were not as interested in drinking an alcoholic beverage with their meal, so they did not renew their previous liquor license. Since giving up the liquor license, the restaurant has bccn experiencing a drop off in business. )`Mayor Morton then cautioned about serving minors with fake identification cards. The applicant responded that the Golden Olympic is a family restaurant and does not attract a large amount of students. Mr. Travlos stated that they arc very careful and most of the staff has been with the restaurant a long time. The Liquor Commission approved this application without hesitation, assuming all necessary requirements have been met, and instructing Mr. Travlos of the Golden Olympic Restaurant, Inc. to attend the Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 12, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting adjourned at 10:20 a.m. LIQUOR C01I1IISSION REVIEW BOARD MINUTES May 27, 2005 Committee Members Present: Mayor Lorraine H. Morton -- Liquor Commissioner, Advisory Board: Jean Alexander. Donald Heyrman, Byron Wilson Others Present: Agenda Organization Representatives -- Listed Bclow Staff Present: Patrick Casey — Management & Budget Director Mcghann Horstmann — Assistant to Patrick Casey Presiding Officer: 'Mayor Lorraine H. Morton -- Liquor Commissioner Summary of Action: Mayor Morton called the meeting to order at 10.00 a.m. NEXT MEETING: TBD AGENDA Consideration to amend the existing Evanston Code to permit a change in Liquor License CIass from Class B I Liquor License to class B Liquor License to Millers's, LLC. Doing business as Pete Miller's at 1557 Sherman Avenue, Evanston, Illinois. •:• Consideration to amend the existing Evanston Code to permit the issuance of a Class D Liquor License to Siam Pasta, LTD. Doing Business as Siam Pasta Thai Cuisine at 809 Dempster, Evanston, Illinois. Mrs. Varunec Pcnsuwan, owner of the establishment, and her husband, Sunt Pcnsuwan were available for questions with regard to this application submittal. Consideration to amend the existing Evanston Code to permit the issuance of a Class D Liquor License to Vive La Crepe, Inc. Doing business as Vive La Crepe (ownership change) at 1565 Sherman Avenue, Evanston, Illinois, Mr. Edib Cavic, part ov.-ner of the establishment was available for questions «ith regard to this application submittal. Consideration to amend the existing Evanston Code to permit the issuance of a Class D Liquor License to Jamaica Gates, Inc. Doing business as Jamaica Gate Restaurant at 618 V2 Church Street, I" Floor, Evanston, Illinois. The commission discussed the need to update the Evanston Liquor Code, make the application forms easier to understand, the need to mandate a Basset liquor training, and discontinuing the surety bond or increasing the surety bond amount. The commission also discussed changing the liquor license classes and possibly decreasing and consolidating some classes. They considered making all the closing times in each class the same and discontinuing the half-hour differences in closing times between similar license classes. The Commission decided that at least two public hearings are necessary; one for the restaurant industry and one for the public to discuss the current liquor codes and consider changes to be made. Millers's, LLC. Doing business as Pete Miller's. Representatives from Pete Tiller's were not required to be present for this meeting The commission discussed decreasing_ Pete Miller's liquor license from a Class B 1 to a Class B Liquor License. The commission approved the request without hesitation and stated the request will be reviewed at the Council meeting scheduled for Monday. June 13.2005 at 5:30 p.m. Slain Pasta, LTD. Doing business as Siam Pasta Thai Cuisine The commission made notice that Siam Pasta's surety bond expired May 26, 2005 and the liquor liability insurance expired May 27, 2005 and they both need to be renewed prior to approval of a Class D Liquor License. The couple stated that they only own their building of business. Varunce stated she is the shareholder and applicant. Both representatives stated they were United States citizens. The representatives stated they will serve Thai food and they are applying for a liquor license per customer request. Donald Heymian reinforced no selling alcohol to minors. The commission approved the request without hesitation and instructed Mr. and Mrs. Pensuwan to attend the Council meeting on June 13.2005. Vive La Crepe, Inc. Doing business as Vive La Crepe Mr. Cavic stated he and his wife are purchasing the corporation, Vive La Crepe, Inc. from the current owners and they will make no changes to the restaurant. The current surety bond is under the corporation name and once purchased. the Cavic's will take over the bond. The Bond of Dealer in Alcoholic liquors form was not signed by the owners or the Public Notary. However, the Public Votary stamp was present. Mr. Cavic stated he and his wife will also be the managers of the restaurant. The commission discussed getting Dram shop insurance. fir. Cavic stated he currently has Dram shop insurance. Donald Heyrman reinforced no selling alcohol to minors. The commission approved the request and instructed Mr. Cavic to attend the Council meeting on June 13, 2005. Jamaica Gates, Inc. Doing business as Jamaica Gate Restaurant No representatives were present for the meeting. The commission decided to postpone their request and Mayor Morton will send a formal letter to the corporation asking why no one was in attendance for the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at I I : 15 a.m. LIQUOR COMMISSION REVIEW BOARD MINUTES June 23, 2005 Committee %Icmbers Present: Mayor Lorraine H. Morton — Liquor Commissioner, Advisory Board: Jean Alexander, Byron Wilson Others Present: Agenda Organization Representatives -- Listed Below Staff Present: Patrick Casey — Management & Budget Director Nleghann Horstmann — Assistant to Patrick Casey Presiding Officer: Mayor Lorraine H. Morton — Liquor Commissioner Summary of Action: Mayor Morton called the meeting to order at 10:0 a.m. NEXT MEETING: TBD AGENDA ❖ Consideration to amend the existing Evanston Code to permit the issuance of a Class D Liquor License to Jamaica Gates, Inc. Doing business as Jamaica Gate Restaurant at 618 '/2 Church Street, I" Floor, Evanston, Illinois. Mrs. Daisy Clarke, the sole owner Jamaica Gate, Inc., was present for the meeting. The Liquor Commission questioned Mrs. Clarke as to why she was absent from the previously scheduled hearing that was held May 27, 2005. Mrs. Clarke stated that she did not receive the announcement letter until after the day of the hearing. The commission asked Mrs. Clarke if she has had any previous experience in the restaurant business. Mrs. Clarke stated this is her first restaurant and that someone will help her with the business. Her daughter, who will also be a manager when Mrs. Clarke is not present, and seven employees will assist her with the operations of the restaurant. ,firs. Clarke was informed that her daughter will need to complete the appropriate paperwork and be fingerprinted before the application can be approved. The commission also informed Mrs. Clarke that a full pricing menu must be provided to the City before the application can be approved. Mrs. Clarke stated that currently there are bar stools placed around the bar. She was informed that the bar stools must be removed prior to application approval because liquor cannot be served at a bar per Class D Liquor License regulations. Mrs. Clarke stated she planned on opening the restaurant around the first of July depending on approval from the Health Department. She was made aware that she cannot serve alcohol until her application is approved. Mrs. Clarke also stated that Alderman Jean -Baptiste is her lawyer and the public notary who signed and stamped her application. The commission informed Mrs. Clarke that it is illegal to serve alcohol to minors. Mrs. Clarke was unaware of the specific laws regarding the service of alcohol to minors. The commission stated that she and her employees needed to complete Basett training prior to application approval. Airs. Clarke will also need to obtain a book showing all the Iegal state identification cards. Mrs. Clarke was re -informed that she needs several application issues fixed and completed before her application can be approved and appear in the next council agenda. These issues included: her daughter complete the manager form and get fingerprinted - all the bar stools need to be removed from the bar - Basett training for herself and her employees needs to be complete - a complete pricing menu needs to be provided. The meeting %vas adjourned at 10:55 a.m. LIQUOR CONEMISSION REVIEW BOARD NIINUTES July 25, 2005 Committee members Present: Mayor Lorraine H. Morton — Liquor Commissioner, Advisory Board: Jean Alexander, Donald Heyrman, Byron Wilson Others Present: Peter Godwin, Evanston 1" Liquors, Sara Christensen, Marjorie Gillett, Kathy Sullivan, Patrick Breslin, Liz Breslin, Bill Gilmore, Steven Cin, Carla Bush, Harvey Saver, Connie Zaio, and Paul White per sign -in sheet Stuff Present: Frank Kaminski — Police Chief Patrick Casey —:Management & Budget Director Mcghann Horstmann — Assistant to Patrick Casey Presiding Officer: Mayor Lorraine H. Morton — Liquor Commissioner Summary of Action: Mayor Morton called the meeting to order at I0:20 a.m. NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, August I6. 2005 at 7:00 p.m. AGENDA •:• To begin the process of reviewing and updating the City of Evanston's regulations regarding the sale and service of alcohol in restaurants and retail establishments. Discussed will be 1) current liquor regulations, 2) regulations that need to be changed, and 3) additional regulations that will continue to keep Evanston's restaurant industry strong and safe. Mayor Morton began by stating the meeting was being held as a general attempt to discuss liquor regulations, review opinions of current liquor license holders and that a follow-up meeting will be held Thursday, August 16, 2005. The Mayor also stated that the meeting did not pertain to any certain instances related to the City. Mayor Morton introduced everyone present at the head table, including herself, Jean Alexander, Donald Heyrman, Byron Wilson, Frank Kaminski, Pat Casey and Meghann Horstmann. The Mayor then stated that Evanston needs to operate by State of Illinois liquor guidelines, which include the local Liquor Commissioners rights. The local Liquor Commission therefore has the right to set hours of operation, determine liquor Iicense fees, perform investigations to determine if minors can be present on a licensed premises, decide if 18 year olds can sell and distribute liquor at their place of employment, suspend and terminate liquor licenses, and inspect the premises, books and records of liquor license holders. The Mayor informed the public that the board members' duty is to advise her about current issues, and that the board felt it necessary to review the City of Evanston Liquor Code. II was stated that currently 85 Evanston businesses hold a liquor license. There are 26 different classes of liquor licenses available and most of them are in use. Mayor Morton proposed an open forum to hear audience opinions. The Mayor wanted to hear positive and negative opinions from liquor license holders on how they feel about current regulations. A follow-up meeting on August 16. 2005 will be held to re -discuss the liquor regulations with the general public and residents of Evanston. After the liquor regulations are re -written, there will be a follow-up hearing to re -discuss the regulations. Peter Godwin, an Evanston attorney who represents several restaurants, stated he thinks Evanston should be stricter when it comes to penalties for underage drinking. He also feels there should be more cooperation between Northwestern University students and the liquor license holders. Mr. Godwin wants to know how the University can participate in dealing with preventing and reprimanding underage drinking (i.e. — parental involvement, Basset training). Paul White from Prairie Moon stated he thinks things are good and likes the meeting being pro -active to voice opinions. Mr. White stated lie would like to see a decrease in Iiquor license fees and tax rates for liquor. He also stated he would like to see more cooperation between the hospitality industry and the City. Bill Gilmore from Bill's Blues Club stated he thinks the liquor tax rate and the liquor license fees are high, and that the City of Chicago's liquor tax rate and license fees are lower than Evanston's. Mr. Gilmore stated he also wants the noise control regulations to be more definitive secondary to previous citations against his business. He stated that the Police sometimes over react about noise calls and then deter outside crowds from entering his club. Mr. Gilmore noted that one person can file many complaints which will look bad for a business. He said that he choose the location of his business because it was in a Iess residential area and less "picky" to noise. Mr. Gilmore stated again that the noise ordinance is vague and wants to see the City use noise decimeters to determine audible levels. The Mayor asked Mr. Gilmore if lie went to court for the noise problems. Mr. Gilmore said the violations were thrown out because the individual filing the complaint was not present at the meeting. A member of the audience brought up the aldermanic reference that no minors can be in a restaurant after 11:00 pm. Mr. Casey explained that there was an Aldermanic reference from the last City Council meeting to prohibit persons under the age of 21 year from being present in a liquor establishment after 11:00 p.m. Paul White stated that he feels this reference is absurd because that would mean that a family could not bring in their children after 11:00 p.m. Mr. White felt that this reference curtails business and that it should not be the restaurant's responsibility if minor misbehaves. Bill Gilmore stated that minors are allowed in his business if they are accompanied by an adult. Mr. Gilmore also stated that he offers shows that target families and do not serve alcohol. Rules need to be clearly established about the distribution of alcohol to minors so that restaurants are not held responsible if was not their fault for the minor being served or caught. The State of Illinois safeguards include 1) ask the customer to sign an affidavit that states he/she is over 21 years of age. Then compare the signature on the affidavit with the signature on their ID. 2) Check ID's at the door and use ink stamping to determine customer is of legal age to consume alcohol. 3) Bartenders could recheck the customer's ID at the bar. Byron Wilson stated that kids are not dumb and they will learn to get around all these safety measures. Mr. Wilson emphasized to use good judgment then reviewing a customer's ID. He also recommended that all restaurant employees receive Bassett training to help with alcohol awareness and education. The Mayor stated that maybe a customer should present two picture ID's to be allowed entry. Paul «'bite stated that the affidavit suggestion will not work because customers will not Sian one and it could cause Iegal trouble. Mr. White also said that hand stamping is inconvenient and if both bouncers and bartenders check ID's it is too time consuming. Mr. White feels it is the minors' responsibility to follow the law. He feels the City needs to take a proactive stance on the regulations of distributing alcohol to minors. %favor hforton inquired about what would be the best way to check IDS. The Evanston Police Department sends in decals to see if they get served alcohol with a fake ID. The restaurants need to be able to prove that they checked a customer's ID if the customer is charged with underage drinking. It was stated that maybe video cameras could be placed by the entrance to ensure that every customer's ID was checked. The Police Chiefs opinion was that since there is a high market for fake ID's that it is hard to determine and find the source of creation. The police call the restaurant managers for discussions about checking ID's and not serving alcohol to minors. The Evanston Police Department also does random patrols and visible appearances to help deter minors from trying to consume alcohol. The Police Department also has a sting operation with the restaurant owners and minors will lose their driver's license for up to one year if found guilty of underage consumption of alcohol. The police also do random checks by sending undercover minors into restaurants to see if they get served. The police also target businesses that they heard from parents and students to be serving alcohol to minors. Overall, the Police Chief stated that there needs to be good communication between the police and the liquor licensees. Police Chief Kaminski stated that Northwestern University should provide education on underage drinking at freshman orientation and that student affairs should be informed when students are caught violating the ordinance. Paul White said that the City should consider decreasing the liquor license fee if the restaurant proves that they do not serve minors. Mr. White stated that it is not the restaurant's fault for kids' actions and that it is expensive for a restaurant when a minor is caught on their premises. It is difficult to detect a fake ID since technology if available to create excellent fake IDS. Internet sites used to identify ID's are also hard to find due to Homeland Security regulations. Restaurants may benefit from purchasing fingerprinting machines to scan and verify IDS. Mayor Morton complimented the Evanston Police Department and the liquor license holders on checking IDS for minors. The floor was then opened for the liquor commissioners' comments. Jean Alexander stated she believes there is good communication between the Police Department and the liquor license holders and agrees to regular weekend police checks on the restaurants. Donald Heyrman stated that Evanston benefits from serving alcohol because it financially good and it increases hospitality. Byron Nilson sympathizes with the liquor license holders and recommends that internal vigilance is the only solution. Patrick Casey informed the attendees to call the Management and Budget Office with further questions and reminded them of the August meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 11:35 a.m. LIQUOR COMMISSION REVIEW BOARD MINUTES August 16, 2005 Committee Members Present: Mayor Lorraine H. Morton — Liquor Commissioner, Advisory Board: Jean Alexander, Donald Heyrman, Byron Wilson Others Present: James Webster. Sara Christensen. Don Zigler, Anne Gauthier, Tracy Schultz, Mary Senn, Penelope Whiteside, Mary Desler, Patrick Breslin, Jay Schumacher, Jonathon %Webber, Joanne Zolomij, Ann Rainey, Harvey Saver, Susan Garza. Jonathon Perman, Bill Gilmore, Bennett J. Johnson, Kate Mahoney. Gilbert Kruter, Mitch Einhom per sign -in sheet Staff Present: Patrick Casey — Management & Budget Director Meghann Horstmann — Assistant to Patrick Casey Presiding Officer: Mayor Lorraine H. Morton — Liquor Commissioner Summary of Action: Mayor Morton called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. NEXT MEETING: TBD AGENDA :• To begin the process of reviewing and updating the City of Evanston's regulations regarding the sale and service of alcohol in restaurants and retail establishments. Discussed will be 1) current liquor regulations, 2) regulations that need to be changed, and 3) additional regulations that will continue to keep Evanston's restaurant industry strong and safe. Mayor Morton began the meeting by informing the audience that the liquor commission is glad to know there is a public interest in attempting to change the city liquor code. Mayor Morton introduced the liquor commission board members and Pat Casey, who could be appointed deputy liquor commissioner by State law. The liquor commissioners have been discussing upgrading the city's liquor ordinance by taking a good look at it, seeing what is wrong with it, and eliminating items. The Mayor's position has is mandated by the state because all city mayors are required to be the liquor commissioner by state law. Evanston cannot do anything that is not in state regulations!mandates. Duties are clearly defined. The City Council cannot control all issues, and vice versa with the liquor commission. The City Council can determine by ordinance the number, kind, classification, hours of operation, and fees of the liquor license. Currently 24 different classifications of liquor licenses exist. If the City Council refuses a change in the liquor ordinance, then the state liquor commission can issue a liquor license without the city license. The City has reasonable regulations which are consistent with State law. The commissioner and its committee have their specific responsibilities. The liquor commissioner selects an advisory group as liquor commissioners. The advisory group is selected by the Mayor, without the approval of the City Council. The law says that a person must be 21 years of age to purchase and consume alcohol in the State of Illinois, and Evanston must follow this law. Liquor licenses may be held by individuals and corporations. The corporation does not have to pregnant. This sign must be posted in all liquor establishments by State law. If there is a violation of any city liquor laws, then that violation would come to the liquor commissioner. The liquor commissioner must hold a public hearing and during the time of the hearing the business can remain open. If there is a special event, the liquor commissioner has to approve the license. All Iicenses must have dram shop insurance. If someone is doing something that one feels is a violation of the City ordinance, the law states as follows: • Any resident may file a complaint against a license holder • The complaint must be in writing, and must be sworn to, • The complaint must be specific to the law or regulations that they feel the licensee is violating. • Complaints must be specific with current City of Evanston regulations and ordinances. The liquor commissioner has the right to suspend a license in the case of a certain incident, for 7 days if the commissioner feels there is some community danger to keeping the establishment open. The liquor commissioner can only suspend the liquor license. If there is a hearing for a violation that is more drastic, the state law specifically states the liquor commissioner cannot suspend a license for more that 30 days. The liquor commissioner may impose a fine of up to S1,000 per violation. The max. amount in accumulated fines atone time cannot exceed S15,000. ]fa person wants a liquor license and the board denies the application; the applicant may appeal to the state for a city license. The liquor commissioner can appoint a deputy to assist in the administration of regulations. There is no designated deputy; however Mr. Casey is staff that deals with the City liquor code. It is possible that in the absence of the Mayor or Liquor Commissioner, it may fall upon staff to make decisions about a specific issue. The liquor commissioners must also hear and verify the issue. Violators of any regulations must have a public hearing. There are stipulations as to how many days in advance that the notice has to be given to the licensee before the public hearing. Licensees cannot sell alcohol to minors or an intoxicated person. It is up to the person selling the drink if the buyer is intoxicated. It is state law that any minors presenting a false ID will be subjected to a fine of not less that S500. This previously listed background information was given as a guideline before hearing the public comments. The commission wants to hear opinions on rules that the city will be able to enforce, that arc reasonable, and that will help protect the community. The Mayor opened the floor to the public audience. Jim Webster, an industry attorney and resident of Chicago, IL, first acknowledged the City's heavy responsibility in reviewing the entire City of Evanston's Iiquor ordinance. He has been an attorney for 23 years, and is a frequent speaker for National Conference of State Liquor Administrators, National Alcoholic Beverage Control Association. `'ationaI Law Enforcement Association, and serves with the Hospitality Resource Institute. He also works with Mayor Daily's liquor license commission Mr. Webster is impressed by the City's 24 defined classes of liquor licenses. tic wanted to concentrate on the core district, the area of Evanston where Iiquor licenses are allowed. Mr. Webster is currently representing a client who wants to put in a high end wine shop on Central St. in Evanston. Mr. Webster wants to discuss expanding the core district to allow this shop a liquor license. The high end wine shop would serve small, boutique wines, craft and Itilidwest micro brews, and fine cognacs. He feels the shop would benefit Evanston and its neighborhoods, and is looking for supportive and good neighborhoods to hold their business. fir. Webster stated reviewing the liquor ordinance is a not a small job. Byron Wilson asked if they filed an application. He replied no. IMr. Casey restated that currently there cannot be a liquor shop in that area due to the only retail liquor stores outside of the core district are major grocery stores. The Mayor thanked Mr. Webster for his time. Sara Christensen of the Evanston Substance Abuse Prevention Council, began by thanking the board for reviewing this issue. Ms. Christensen mentioned the council's mission statement and current and future projects and operations. The primary concern of the organization is reducing underage drinking. She wanted to remind everyone that underage drinking contributes to nearly half of all teenage automobile accidents. which is the number one leading cause of death in teenagers. Alcohol is the number one most widely used drug. Accordingly to a recent 2005 ETHS survey. 5011u of students believe that it is easy to obtain alcohol in Evanston. 890 students report that they have purchased alcohol in an Evanston establishment using a fake ID 30 days prior to survey. 5% purchased without a fake 1D 30 days prior to survey. Due to negative effects that underage drinking causes communities and research of best practices within the prevention field. that the Evanston Substance Abuse Prevention Council recommends the following changes to the current liquor control regulations based on discussion and review of the issue: • Mandatory participation in the city -approved responsible beverage server training program, such as Basset, for all current Class B and Bl license holders • Limit sales of alcohol from l 1:00am to 1:00am Sunday through Saturday • Restrict access after 11:00pm to persons under 21 unless accompanied by a parent to all current CIass Band B1 establishments • Impose strict administrative penalties on retail Iicensees for violations of sales -to -minors laws, which increase with severity for repeated offenses. Ms. Christensen would like to acknowledge that there are unique challenges that license holders face especially in identifying fake IDs and confiscating those. These policies are really intended to help reduce those challenges and increase health of community and reduce underage drinking. She discussed brief research dealing with the four policies. In conclusion, she thanked the board for considering this and looking over Evanston's liquor code. These recommendations are used to set a clear message to both the youth and adult citizens in our community that underage drinking is unacceptable and a serious issue. Mayor Morton asked her if the organization that she represents has attempted to stop the underage drinkers from having false ID's to get liquor. She stated not directly. Mayor Morton referred to state literature of suggestions to help eradicate underage drinking. The Mayor does not think fake IDs will go away and that they are getting better. The Mayor also stated the liquor commission is responsible for tobacco as well. Don Zigler, a resident of Evanston, a member of the Evanston Substance Abuse Prevention Council, and the vice -chair of the Evanston Community Health Advisory board. He urges the commission to take strong consideration in reviewing the documents Sara Christensen provided. The City of Evanston needs to discourage doing the wrong thing or violating the law. Mr. Zigler reinstated that the owner of the restaurant and servers of alcohol should be responsible. Mr. Zigler stresses mandatory Basset training for all managers and servers, including applicants of one -day liquor licenses for community events. He offered to give an incentive to employees if they discover a fake ID. Limit access of minors to restaurants to 11:00 pm or curfew time. Mr. Zigler feels that the City's and the State's liquor regulations are too lax. Jonathon Weber, a student at Northwestern University, stated he feels the City should incorporate NW students in the process of changing liquor regulations. Students are an integral part of the community and its' businesses who serve alcohol in Evanston. Proposals made by Evanston Abuse Prevention Council are intended to do good, but feels several recommendations are unnecessary are not proper steps to ensure underage drinking is stopped. The 11:00 pm stop time of allowing minors into restaurants is unnecessary due to other NW sponsored on -campus events. Limiting alcoltoI purchases to 1:00 am won't make students stop drinking, they will just go somewhere else to drink. Mayor asked him if had any suggestions to pass along to owners of establishments as to what they can do stop minors from "beating" the system. Student recommended training seminars on spotting fake ID's, otherwise unsure. Bennett Johnson, member of Evanston Substance Abuse Prevention Council. feels the suspension and revocation article is too vauue. He believes the cite should increase the costs of license fees to deter irresponsible liquor license holders and increase revenue. Mr. Johnson feels liquor license holders should be responsible. He stated an option for fake ID's would be for City to issue additional IDs to people 25 years and older to present with their current State ID. He also feels Basset training would be helpful. Air. Johnson states alcohol is a drug and it needs to be controlled. The board stated issuing city CDs will be too easy to fake. The lawyer stated it is illegal because you cannot bar entrance from anyone who would not have that ID. Sara Christensen stated there is current research that some establishments utilize ID scanners. Mr. Wilson agreed that these devices are present. The bar code on the back of ID, if run through a cash register, will prove that the establishment checked the license. Jonathon Pcrman, Executive Director of Evanston Chamber of Commerce, stated he does not think Evanston has serious problems with Iiquor ordinance. The City has flourishing restaurant industry which is important to the City. Night life is critical to future development of restaurant industry in Evanston. Penalties need to be applied to individual violating the law. Possible expansions or core district should also be considered and that this will benefit small businesses. He thinks the liquor ordinance should be simplified/consolidated so it's simpler to understand. Geographic's should be taken into consideration. Different rules for core area compared to the other areas. He feels all should be the same. Outer neighborhoods also deserve to hold liquor licenses. Ile does not agree with I 1:00 p.m. restriction regarding patrons under the age of 21. �NIr. Perman stated that Evanston sends an inconsistent message The Mayor asked Mr. Webster, the industry lawyer, if he could elaborate on ►what he meant earlier about the violation of civil rights. He refers to a provision in the Illinois Liquor Control Act to treat all people who arc legally on the premises with all of the rights that are protected with the constitutional civil rights. Bill Gilmore, Evanston resident and owner of Bill's Blues Club, stated that he ►would like to see business revenues returned to the City school system. Mr. Gilmore stated he does not let minors in his establishment without a parent or guardian. He also stated that closing liquor serving establishments early will not stop drunkenness and that alcohol abuse is a serious problem. He stated that fake IDs are a huge problem and that he personally has had several alcohol training classes. fir. Gilmore stated that the only way he feels fake IDs can be spotted is for businesses to have access to the police files for verification. The Mayor asked AIr. Gilmore if he thought there was any other technology available that could do what police computers do. Mr. Gilmore replied that he did not believe that technology existed, however he has seen advertisements that similar devices may exist. Anne Gauthier, a resident of Evanston and an alcohol counselor, stated the longer alcohol has been in a culture, the lower the rate of alcoholism. Ancient cultures. such as Italy, Greece, and Israel have a lower rate of alcoholism. There are cultures were intoxification if unapproved of. These places have found appropriate, limited ways to use alcohol. Turning around the way minors feel about drinking alcohol is a big deal. Turning it around will be a huge problem, but feels we are working at it. Limited hours are a good thing. Revenue should not be detrimental if society becomes more responsible with drinking. Encouraged to use a breathalyzer in bars. She thinks computers used to prove fake ID's are also a good idea. Kate Mahoney, an Evanston resident and member of the Chamber of Commerce. She felt when Evanston had less licensees it was better. However, the increase is liquor licenses did create fabulous economic development in this community. The City needs to take the opportunity to make positive chances with liquor ordinance adjustments to make the community a healthy and safer community. She stated that the atmosphere chances the later the day gets in do« ntown Evanston. She stated that restaurants become less family friendly and more "bar* like. Younger cro.yds come in and alcohol consumption increases. Ms. Mahoney says that it's hard to determine people's actual ages by their appearances. She wants to commend restaurants that are vigilant about not serving minors and respects the difficulty of technology used to identify fake IDs. States compliance checks for restaurants are abundant and may show that the Citv needs better regulations. Evanston needs to balance issues to keep the city safe and healthy by looking at how we can be responsible together, and join together those people who are working on it from the economic side of the city, the business community and those who work with teens and families. Ann Rainey, Evanston resident and Alderman of the 8'`' ward, stated she supports the concept of the wine store. She feels the community and Administration and Public Works committee that she serves on is also open. She was a major supporter to the ordinance that allowed Bill's Blue's Club into Evanston. She feels the City has done an excellent job in controlling liquor. The downtown area was originally targeted to increase business and help set the atmosphere. She feels the do%vnto\vn area is prosperous because of the way the city currently handles the liquor licenses. The grocery or retail stores that serve alcohol also help support the economy. Mrs. Rainey stated she is not opposed to alcohol; however she is opposed to those establishments that are irresponsible liquor license holders. Alderman Rainey showed the Metro section of the Chicago Tribune is which a store sold alcohol to a young boy, and he drowned. The control she is asking for denying access to people under 21 after 11:00 p.m. to the establishments in those areas for the primary sale of liquor is a very good thing. It will not hurt the good bars and restaurants in the city. All the kids in the entire northern suburbs know and kids in Park Ridge know that if you want to drink, go to the Kee. It is absolutely a fact. The problem with underage drinking is not fake IDs, its adults giving underage people drinks. That's how underage people drink. Adults give them alcohol by either just giving it to them or selling it to them. If you allow underage kids into establishments after 11:00 pin there is not way, unless police stand and watch a bartender card somebody with a fake ID, there is no way you can charge the establishment for serving underage people. The only way to make sure adults aren't giving kids alcohol is to not allow them into liquor establishments after 11:00 pm. Certain restaurants in town, not all, beginning at midnight become bars. Alderman Rainey stated it looks bad when out-of-towners see kids drunk as skunks walking the streets of Evanston. She said the police stated that all restaurants should be using ID scanners. Chili's gives their employees a S50 gift certificate for finding a fake ID. She stated being in this business might be difficult, but is also a real privilege. She said that if it is too difficult for people to check IDs, then they shouldn't be in the business. She was also told by the police that fake IDs are not the biggest problem. She thinks we have a real obligation to do the right thing which is to discourage underage drinking. Alderman Rainey encourages the commission to control the sale of alcohol to underage. States we should get serious and support no under 21 after 11:00pnt. Commissioner Wilson stated that he believed that the Commission has been and will continue to be serious about liquor regulations and underage drinking. Commissioner Heyrman stated that one of the things the city stresses is that a business is not just responsible for who sells liquor, but also for who drinks in their establishment. The board makes it very clear that it is the establishments' problem if a minor is caught with alcohol, no matter from whom they got it. Commissioner Alexander stated that she is surprised no one puts responsibility on the parents. The City should think about Evanston schools and all organizations letting parents know that they should also take some responsibility. We should go to schools and tell parents to set standards and values for their kids. The Mayor stated that Evanston is a college community, so we have more young people. We also have some of the smartest kids in the world who come to NW. Youth will be adventurous. The Mayor knows that other college cities and town have a much larger problem controlling Iiquor and underage drinking than Evanston. The only way by law that we can determine that an underage person has been drinking, is that that person has to be caught. The Mayor is more disappointed with the persons who violate the law than the persons who run the business. She thinks the responsibility is on the thief, not one the house that the thief robs. The city's highest fine was never 5500. We are going to try very hard to look at our ordinance line by line and will take everyone's opinion into consideration. An audience member from Peer Services offered her agency as a partner in helping to stop underage drinking. Offenders should get both a course in alcohol education and a fine. She stated that 1400 college students die each year from alcohol related accidents. Alderman Rainey stated that if a minor gets caught with a fake Illinois ID, that person will also lose their driving privileges for up to one year. Mayor Morton thanked everyone for coming and stating their opinions. The meeting was adjourned at 9: 10 p.m. LIQUOR COMMISSION REVIEW BOARD MINUTES September 13, 2005 Committee Members Present: Mayor Lorraine H. Morton — Liquor Commissioner, Advisory Board: Jean Alexander, Donald Heyrman, Byron Wilson Others Present: Representatives from Cosi, Inc. Staff Present: Patrick Casey —Management & Budget Director Mcghann Horstrnann — Assistant to Patrick Casey Presiding Officer: Mayor Lorraine H. Morton — Liquor Commissioner Summary of Action: Mayor Morton called the meeting to order at 10:12 a.m. NEXT MEETING: TBD AGENDA fi Consideration to amend the existing Evanston Code to permit the issuance of a Class D Liquor License to Cosi, Inc. Doing business as Cosi at 1740 Sherman Avenue, Evanston, Illinois. Representatives present from Cosi, Inc. were Robert Spears, Regional Vice -President of Midwest for Operations, and Patrick Donnellan. Cosi, Inc. is a national corporation applying for a Class D liquor license. Mayor Morton began the meeting by introducing the Liquor Board. The Mayor inquired as to who was responsible for the day to day operations of the Evanston location. The Mayor reminded the applicants that all the site managers need to be listed on the application and need to be present at the hearing. The Mayor asked if the local managers have received Iiquor training. Mr. Spears stated that all the managers and employees go through Serve Safe classes and alcohol training. Mayor Morton informed the Cosi representatives that the managers will also need to attend Basset Training before issuance of the liquor license. The Liquor Board then proposed to continue the meeting on Thursday, September 15, 2005 at 3:30 p.m. for all the local site managers to be present. The meeting was recessed at 10: 45 a.m. The meeting was reconvened September 16, 2005 at 3:40 p.m. Representatives present from Cosi were David Hopkinson, general manager, and Erin Friedland, assistant manager. Mayor Morton began by asking the managers why they did not attend Tuesday's meeting. Mr. Hopkinson stated Cosi mistakenly believed that the regional rice president would be enough to represent the company. . The Mayor asked %ir. Hopkinson how many Cosi restaurants currently hold a liquor license. Mr. Hopkinson replied that only two restaurants currently serve alcohol in the Chicago area. The Mayor asked the managers about prior alcohol training. Mr. Hopkinson stated that he has had previous TIPS training and certification. Ms. Friedland stated she has had no specific alcohol training. The Mayor informed the managers that they will need to attend Basset training prior to issuance of the liquor license. Mayor Morton asked Mr. Hopkinson if he has had prior problems %with minors and alcohol. He stated that he has had prior problems with customers entering the restaurant intoxicated and employee theft of alcohol. He insured the Mayor that Cosi would reinforce their set alcohol standards to all employees. Mr. Hopkinson said that it is not permissible for Cosi employees to drink in the restaurant when they are at work or when they are not at work. He stated that alcohol is served at the table after the customer orders at the register. The customer must show valid identification before he/she is rung up and the alcohol is sen•ed. Cosi also only serves one alcoholic beverage at any time to each person presenting valid identification. They card everyone up to 40 years of age. The employee who brings the alcohol to the table must be at least 21 years of age and the employee who rings up the alcohol at the cash register must be at least IS years of age. The Mayor reinstated the importance of sticking to strict alcohol policies. She said that the restaurant will be fined per violation if an underage customer is caught drinking. Mayor Morton asked the managers what they would do if they caught an underage drinker. Mr. Hopkinson said he would remove the alcohol from the person, notify the Evanston Police and call his boss. Mr. Nilson also recommended taking the offender's identification. Mr. Hopkinson stated he hopes he will not have to deal with underage drinkers, but that he will recheck customer's identification at the table if necessary. He stated there is no bar and no visible alcohol present. Alcohol is not a majority of Cosi's sales and is not highly advertised. The restaurant targets families and college students. Mayor Morton asked Ms. Friedland about her experience as an assistant manager. Ms. Friedland said she is not trained to work operationally yet. Mr. Nilson asked about management turn -over in the restaurant. Mr. Hopkinson stated the current site managers will be stable for at least ten months. The Liquor Board reinstated that all the managers must attend Basset training. The meeting was adjourned at 4:10 p.m. * The above stated applicants have been scheduled for BASSETT training on September 30, 2005. LIQUOR COIN MISSION REVIEW BOARD MINUTES October 24, 2005 Committee N1embers Present: Mayor Lorraine H. Morton - Liquor Commissioner, Advisor}' Board: Jean Alexander and Byron Nilson Others Present: Representatives from Panino's, Inc. and representatives from Jamaica Gates, Inc. Staff Present: Patrick Casey - Management & Budget Director Meghann Horstmann - Assistant to Patrick Casey Presiding Officer: Mayor Lorraine H. Morton -- Liquor Commissioner Summary of Action: Mayor Morton called the meeting to order at I0:15 a.m. NEXT NIEETING: TBD AGENDA ❖ Consideration to amend the existing Evanston Code to permit the issuance of a Class C Liquor License to Panino's, Inc. Doing business as Panino's Cafe and Bar, 1968 Dempster Street, Evanston, Illinois. ❖ Consideration to amend the existing Evanston Code to permit the issuance of a Class D Liquor License to Jamaica Gates, Inc. Doing business as Jamaica Gates, 618 `!2 Church Street, Evanston, Illinois. •:• Consideration to suspend the current Liquor License to Peter Mills Productions, Inc. Doing business as Chefs Station, 915 Davis Street, Evanston, Illinois, due to negligent filing of liquor tax returns. Lenny Rago represented Panino's, Inc. for approval of a Class C liquor license. Panino's is moving from its current location on Central Street to the shopping center on Dempster and Dodge. Mr. Rago stated so far all requirements and zoning guidelines have been checked out and approved. He is requesting a new liquor license for the new location. Mr. Rago previously owned Trattoria Trullo. Staff reported that there were no negative incidents at Trattoria Trullo during Mr. Rago's ownership. The new 3,000 sq. foot Panino's restaurant location will include an outdoor patio and will accommodate seating for at least 45 people. The board reminded Mr. Rago that a bartender must be 21 years old to serve alcohol and a server must be at least 18 years old. The liquor board passed Panino's, Inc. to advance to the City Council for approval. Daisy Clarke and Christopher CIay represented Jamaica Gates, Inc. for approval of a Class D liquor license. Ms. Clarke and her daughter, 4iarcia Clarke attended Bassett training in September. The board and Nis. Clarke discussed who exactly would be managers at Jamaica Gates. All the owners and managers will need to be present for the nest hearing. The board informed his. Clarke that she is responsible for her managers and needs to send an official letter to the board stating who exactly the owners and managers of the restaurant are. Once this letter is received, representatives from Jamaica Gates will need to attend another hearing to discuss the issuance and approval of a liquor license. Peter Mills Productions, Inc., doing business as Chef's Station, paid four months of delinquent tax payments prior to the hearing and therefore was not required to appear in front of the liquor board. The meeting was adjourned at 10:40 a.m. LIQUOR CO.AI`iISSION REVIEW BOARD NI IN UTES November 17, 2005 Committee Members Present: Mayor Lorraine H. Morton — Liquor Commissioner, Advisory Board: Jean Alexander, Donald Herman, Byron Nilson Others Present: Thomas O'Malley, owner of The New Day Cafe, Inc. Sue Ellen O'Malley, owner of The New Day Cafe, Inc. Staff Present: Patrick Casey — Management & Budget Director Meghann Horstmann — Assistant to Patrick Casey Presiding Officer: Mayor Lorraine H. Morton — Liquor Commissioner Summary of Action: Mayor Morton called the meeting to order at 10:08 a.m. NEXT IMEETING: TBD AGENDA •:• Consideration to amend the existing Evanston Code to permit the issuance of a Class D Liquor License to The New Day Cafe, Inc. Doing business as New Day Cafe, 2916 Central Street, Evanston, IIlinois. New Day Cafe will be on the southeast comer of Central Street and Lincolnwood in Evanston and will serve breakfast daily. The current owners were originally co -owners of the Bluestone. Mayor Morton asked the owners if they thought customers will purchase alcoholic beverages. Tom replied that he wants alcohol available for special dinner events and if requested. However, the alcohol selection will be small due to the fact that there is little space for a big selection. The owners have a new and separate corporation than with the Bluestone. The owners expect more residents and fewer students in their restaurant due to the restaurant being a neighborhood eatery. The restaurant is scheduled to open in early December 2005. The meeting was adjourned at 10:26 am. LIQUOR COMMISSION REVIEW BOARD MINUTES December 16, 2005 Committee Members Present: Mayor Lorraine H. Morton — Liquor Commissioner, Advisor) - Board: Jean Alexander, Donald Heyrrnan, Byron Wilson Others Present: Representatives from CK Company, Inc. Representatives from YJK, Corp. Staff Present: Patrick Casey — Management & Budget Director Meghann Horstmann — Administrative Assistant Presiding Officer: Mayor Lorraine H. Morton — Liquor Commissioner Summary of Action: Mayor Morton called the meeting to order at 10:15 a.m. NEXT METING: TBD AGENDA s• Consideration to amend the existing Evanston Code to permit the issuance of a Class C Liquor License to CK Company, Inc. Doing business as Va Pensiero, 1566 Oak Street, Evanston, IL 60201. ❖ Consideration to amend the existing Evanston Code to decrease the number of Class C Liquor Licenses due to the closing of Margarita Club Ltd. Doing business as Va Pensiero Restaurant, 1566 Oak Street, Evanston, IL 60201 •:• Consideration to amend the existing Evanston Code to permit the issuance of a Class B Liquor License to YJK, Corp. Doing business as Kansaku Restaurant, 1514 Sherman Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201. ❖ Consideration to suspend the current Liquor License to Cajun Charlie Chicago, Inc. Doing business as New Orleans Grill, 1601 Simpson Street, Evanston, IL 60201 due to negligent filing of tax returns. Representatives from CK Company, Inc. were Kathryn MacLellan and Christopher Leonard. Kathy stated that CK Company, Inc. is solely purchasing Va Pensiero Restaurant and not the Margarita Club. Currently the sale is not final; however it should be determined by the end of December. The Liquor Commission will need the seller to agree to all terms and need to be notified of the closing date of the sale. Once the finalization happens, CK Company, Inc. will be able to move forward in January at the next City Council meeting. Mr. Leonard stated he has twelve years of experience as a restaurant manager and will be the General Manager of the restaurant. The current staff of Margarita Club Ltd. should stay employed with CK Company, Inc. as Va Pensiero employees. The Liquor Commission will need to be informed who the managers will be once the purchase is final. The Commission will also need accurate records from CK Company, Inc. stating that the staff «will be employed by the current corporation and not by the prior one. With no objections pending, when the closing is approved CK Company, Inc. will go to the City Council. Five representatives were present from Kansaku Restaurant. Kansaku Restaurant will be located next to Bar Louie on Sherman Avenue. YJK, Corp. is requesting a Class B Liquor License. The representatives have previous restaurant experience from previously running a family business in Korea and being employed in the restaurant industry in Chicago and Glenview. The corporation will consist of two owners and two managers. The restaurant is scheduled to open in March 2006. The representatives stated they were familiar with college towns and minors; however they have had no prior restaurant experience dealing with minors and the sale of alcohol. The Liquor Commission recommended that the owners and managers attend Basset Training before the application goes to City Council. The restaurant will have a bar in the waiting area that will also serve as a sushi bar on the weekends. Kansaku Restaurant will have computer based security cameras installed for safety and to help with proof of valid ID verification. Mayor Morton informed the representatives to notify the City if they any questions or concerns. The meeting was adjourned at 11:00 a.m.