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LIQUOR CONTROL REVIEW BOARD
December 16, 1999
Present:
Lorraine M. Morton, Mayor and Liquor Commissioner
Donald Heyrman, Board Member
Jean Alexander, Board Member
William Smith, Board Member
Others Present:
Judy Rogers, Mark Fischer, Irene Bahr, Bill Hams
Sarju Nair, Dipak Patel, Dilip Patel, Vinod Patel
Lynn Jaicomo Deal
Daniel Kummer
Staff Present:
Patrick Casey, Director of Management & Budget
Leila Schwartz, Liquor Coordinator
Place:
Mayor's Office on the Second floor of the Civic Center
December 16, 1999 at 10:10 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 an application to amend the existing Evanston Code to permit
the issuance of a Class O Liquor License to Dominick's Finer Foods, Inc., Doing
Business As Dominick's, Dodge and Dempster.
Consideration of an application to amend the existing Evanston Code to permit
the issuance of a Class J Liquor License to Kummer Enterprises Inc., Doing
Business As Malone Jaicomo Caterers, 1611 Chicago Avenue.
■ Consideration of an application to amend the existing Evanston Code to permit
the issuance of a Class H Liquor License to Jari Krishna Corp., Doing Business
As Evanston I' Liquors, 1019 Davis Street.
Dominick's Finer Foods, Inc.. Doing Businres As Nwinick's
Mayor Morton opened the meeting and welw-nie i Jul. Rogers. \tana,;cr of Lrsse &
License Administration for Dominick's. Marl. Fi. hrr. Liqu► t Manager. Irene Bahr.
Attorney representing Dominick's, and William Harris, attornes for Safeway.
Dominick's parent company. The Mayor stated theN werc applying for a Class O liquor
license at Dodge and Dempster Streets. Mayor Morton :geed when the nc\% store Will be
opening. Ms. Bahr replied that their official opening date %%ill be in February, 2000.
Mr. Casey informed them that there will be a Council Meeting on January- 10 and January
24, 2000. Their license can be issued anytime after that date, all they have to do is advise
us when they are ready.
Mr. Casey reminded them that they must have a separate area and a separate cashier for
liquor. Ms. Rogers showed them the blueprint of the store and indicated the area where
liquor will be sold and rung up on the register by cashiers over 21 years of age.
Mayor Morton wanted to know if the physical structure would be the same as on Green
Bay Road. Ms. Rogers replied that the new store is 60.000 feet and will be larger than
the Green Bay Store. Mayor Morton said she has shopped at the Green Bay store and
has never observed any problems at the registers.
Mr. Fischer said he is currently working at the Green Bay Store and will be the liquor
manager at the Dodge & Dempster store. Only warm beer and wine will be sold at the
new store. Mr. Fischer said he has been with Dominick's for 22 years and knows for a
fact that Dominick's stores have never been cited for liquor violations. All cashiers have
had Bassett training. Their training emphasizes the right of refusal of liquor purchases to
minors. Dominick's takes this matter very seriously and are extremely responsible, as
indicated by their good standing.
Mr. Heyrman said he was concerned because Dodge &: Dempster is near the high school.
Mr. Fischer said they intend to card anyone under 30 that attempts to make a liquor
purchase. Mr. Heyrman stated that high school students may have someone else
purchase beer or wine for them. Mr. Fischer said the cashiers have all had Bassett
training and know what situations or circumstances to be aware of and the proper way to
respond to these situations.
Mr. Harris said there have been sting operations in many states regarding liquor sates and
Dominick's has always passed. Ms. Bahr reminded the committee that Ntr. Harris is
legal consel from Safeway.
Mayor Morton told Mr. Harris that PharMor was at that location before but closed
because of the tremendous amount of thefts there. She said she hoped the message will
be clear that at Dominick's this will not happen.
Mr. Fischer said the liquor department will be contained. Liquor the.t} was not going on
in the Green Bay store. They have good theft control and it will be the same at Dodge &
Dempster.
Ms. Bahr said she hoped that warm beer and wine will be a deterrent to students. Ms.
Bahr said they are very cautious and felt very confident this will not be a problem.
Mayor Morton said he hoped Dominick's will be very successful at that location. She
wants only good things to happen there.
Mr. Fischer said he has observed the beautiful Jewel store that recently opened in
Wilmette. Things go on in that store and in the parking lot. He has heard stories of purse
snatching and people getting knocked down at the Jewel in Wilmette. Dominick's is
strict and they do not have any trouble in their parking lot and in their store.
Mr. Harris said Dominick's parking lot is in a common area. Ms. Rogers said that
security is provided by the landlord of the Dodge & Dempster property. Mr. Fischer said
that managers check the parking lot several times a day on Green Bay and will do the
same on Dodge & Dempster.
Mr. Smith said he was concerned with parking lot drinking. Ms. Rogers said they will
have a strong security department with cameras that will cover the parking lot.
Mr. Heyrman said that littering in that area is a big problem. He hopes the store will not
contribute to the littering. Mr. Fischer replied that a truck will come around every day
and clean up the lot. They will control this problem.
Ms. Alexander said that in some stores, employees walk shoppers to their cars. She heard
that Safeway instituted this procedure and was very pleased that not only were employees
courteous but addressed the safety issue too.
Ms. Rogers said that Safeway has been good for Dominick's. It's been a good marriage.
Mr. Harris said Safeway is strict in their policies and one policy is to terminate
employees that sell liquor to minors.
Mayor Morton asked if they were putting a fence around Dominick's. Ms. Rogers said
she didn't know at this time. Mayor Morton said she would like Dominick's to be
friendly and concerned about the community. Dominick's might be a threat to an
existing store. Mr. Harris said community relations is as important as sales and it is a big
concern. He will see that Dominick's calls the mayor regarding community issues.
Mr. Casey advised the committee that they should have representatives at the A&PW
meeting on January 10 for Introduction and January 24, 2000 @ 7:00 P.M. for Adoption.
Kummer Enterprises Inc.. Doing Business As Malone Jaicomo Caterers
Mayor Morton introduced Lynn Jaicomo Deal, one of the old owners of Malone Jaiclomo
Caterers and Daniel Kummer, the new owner, and welcomed them to the liquor board
meeting.
Mayor Morton asked Ms. Deal if they made much money on liquor. Ms. Deal responded
that they made some money but never fully developed their business. She felt they %mould
have made more money if they had more business catering weddings, etc. Mr. Casey
pointed out that they have full liquor licensing which allows them to sell all kinds of
liquor.
Ms. Alexander asked Mr. Kummer if this was his first experience with catering. Mr.
Kummer said he worked in several other kinds of businesses but this appealed to him and
he wanted to Icarn the catering business. Mr. Kummer said both Nis. Malone and Ms.
Deal will train him for a while and he was retaining the same employees so the transition
will be smooth. He hopes to expand the business.
Ms. Alexander asked Mr. Kummer if he read the liquor code. Mr. Kummer responded
that he was well aware of the liquor code and will follow the law. Ms. Alexander
emphasized that even if parents accompany a minor and give their permission for that
child to drink, it is against the law and should not be done. Mr. Heyrman said that it will
be Mr. Kummer's responsibility to comply with the law. Mr. Kummer agreed to obey the
rules.
Mayor Morton told Mr. Kummer that she felt he will not have any problems.
Mr. Casey told Mr. Kummer that he should appear at the A&PW meeting at 7:00 P.M. on
January 10, 2000. Mr. Kummer requested the rules be suspended and that both
Introduction and Adoption be on 1/10. Mr. Casey said he would pass along the request to
the City Council.
Hari Krishna Corp.. Doing Business as Evanston 0 Liquors
Mayor Morton greeted Mr. Nair, Dipak, Dilip and Vinod Patel. She said that all
references have been checked by the police and their application for a Class H liquor
license seemed to be in order. She asked the new owners if they intend to make any
changes in the liquor store. They said everything will be the same including the hours of
operation.
Mayor Morton said their liquor store is truly Evanston's I" liquor store and has always
had a good reputation. Mr. Nair said it will stay that way. He intended to reduce his
hours, but he will be there to make sure all goes well. He said he's behind his nephews
all the way.
Mr. Heynnan said he was concerned because Evanston I" Liquors is half way bet,%ven
Northwestern University and the high school and students might present a problem.
Mr. Heyrman asked if they are continuing their policy of a I ON* discount on Mondays for
seniors. Mr. Nair said this policy will continue to be in force.
Mayor Morton said that their store looked good and was well stocked.
Mr. Nair said he bought the building and although he has not made any changes, he
might decide to do so at a later date.
Mr. Casey advised the new owners that they should appear at the City Council meeting at
7:00 P.M. on January 10, 2000.
?here being no further business, the Liquor Board adjourned the meeting at 11:25 A.M.
Respectfully Submined,
Director of Manag t & Budget
MINUTES
LIQUOR CONTROL REVIEW BOARD
November 19, 1999
Present:
Lorraine M. Morton. Mayor and Liquor Commissioner
Jean Alexander, Board Member
William Smith. Board Member
Absent:
Donald Heyrman, Board Member
Others Present:
Sarju Nair, Dipak Patel, Dilip Patel, Vinod Patel
Stab' Present:
Patrick Casey, Director of Management & Budget
Leila Schwartz, Liquor Coordinator
Place:
Mavor's Office on the Second floor of the Civic Center
November 19, 1999 at 11:05 A.M.
Members of the Liquor Control Review Board began the meeting at 11:05 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 Hari Krishna Corp, Doing Business As Evanston I' Liquors, 1019 Davis Street
Hari Krishna Cora. DBA Evanston I' Liquors
Mayor Morton opened the meeting and welcomed the present owner, Sarju Nair, and the new owners of
Evanston 1" Liquors. Dipak Patel and Dilip Patel. The Mayor stated they were applying for a Class H
liquor license.
Mayor Morton asked Mr. Nair to explain the relationship he has with the new owners. He stated they
were his nephews and he was giving them money to put them into the system. He is gi%ing them the
store and it will be his nephews' business. He has a wife who's a busy doctor, he has children. a
cleaning business and other businesses and cannot operate this liquor store by himself. He µill finance
and supervise his nephews.
Ms. Alexander asked about the corporate name Hari Krishna. She wanted to know if it had any religious
significance. Mr. Dipak Patel said it was his father's name and they chose to name the corporation after
their father. The name has no religious affiliation and they do not have any relationship with Hari
Krishnas.
Mr. Nair stated that their family works together Iike a team and are able to manage twenty-fi%e
businesses.
Mayor Morton asked Dilip if he owns other businesses. He responded that he owns two other liquor
stores. Dipak doesn't own anything else yet.
Mayor Merton said she noticed lxith brothem tart Banstom re.idents. She said she was pleased that they
chose to live in Evanston.
Mayor Morton asked Dilip and Dipak Patel if they wr uld mind giving the Board some additional
references since the police did not get a response fnim aNme r,cfercnces. They said they would do that
after the meeting. The Mayor also asked if they would change the name of their spouses on the
application since they were incorrectly written.
Mayor Morton said that she wanted to clarify the fact that Mr. Nair seas transferring some of his assets
to his family and that he intends to oversee the business althrugh it was sold from Sankar. Inc. to Hari i
Krishna Corp. Mr. Nair said he would write a letter of intent.
Ms. Alexander stated they want to clarify these matters and want to make sure they know all the facts
involving the sale of this business.
Mr. Smith asked Mr. Nair who will manage the store. Mr. Nair replied that both Dipak and Dilip Patel
will be there. Others will be running Dilip's two stores. There will be family members working in the
store and Mr. Nair will be there on various occasions to assist with management and inventories and
oversee the operation.
Mayor Morton explained to the applicants that the Evanston Police Department will be checking their
new references and as soon as we receive the police report, we will arrange for another liquor board
meeting.
There being no further business, the Liquor Board adjourned the meeting at 11:05 A.M.
Respectfully Submitted,
Director of Managemen & Budget
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MINUTES
LIQUOR CONTROL REVIEW BOARD
July 29, 1999
Present:
Lorraine M. Morton, Mayor and Liquor Commissioner
Jean Alexander, Board Member
Donald Heyrman, Board Member
William Smith, Board Member
Others Present:
Thua Tran and Kathy Tran
Staff Present:
Patrick Casey, Director of Management & Bridget
Leila Schwartz, Liquor Coordinator
Place:
Mayor's Office on the Second floor of the Civic Center
July 29, 1999 at 10:30 A.M.
Members of the Liquor Control Review Board began the meeting at 10:40 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 Annam, Inc., Doing Business As Annam Cafe, 724-26 Clark
Street.
Annam.Inc. DBA Annam Cafe
Mayor Morton opened the meeting and welcomed Thua Tran, owner and Kathy Tran,
manager of the Annam Cafe. The Mayor stated Annam Cafe was applying for a Class
0 liquor license.
Mayor Morton asked Mr. Tran when their busiest times were. Mr. Tran replied that
they get business both in the afternoon and evening.
Mayor Morton asked the age group of their customers. Mr. Tran said that many
customers are students.
Mr. Heyrman advised them that because of their location, many customers would be
Northwestern students. He said they would have to be extremely careful not to serve
beer and wine to underage customers. Mr. Heyrman further stated that even if minors
accompany their parents to their restaurant, it is illegal to serve alcoholic beverages
to minors.
Mayor Morton warned Mr. Tran that he would have to be extremely careful not to
serve liquor to minors. She stated they should always ask patrons for identification
when they are uncertain as to their age. Evanston is very strict about their laws and
these rules must be obeyed.
Mayor Morton asked Mr. Tran when he opened his restaurant in Evanston. Mr. Tran
replied that he had a restaurant in Skokie for ten years, sold it, and has been at this
location for six months.
Mayor Morton commented that the Annam Cafe has a reputation for senn r, +- ^+^ ^� ,s. • '
Mr. Smith asked Mr. Tran if he understood that beer and wine must be served with
food. Mr. Tran replied that he fully understood what's expected of him. He wit! only
serve beer and wine with a meal.
Ms. Alexander asked Ms. Tran how many tables are in the restaurant. Ms. Tran
replied that on one side there are 20 tables and there are an additional 10 tables on the
other side. Mr. Tran said the occupancy is for 55 people.
Mr. Heyrman commented that that is the first Vietnamese restaurant in Evanston and
wished the Trans success in their business.
The Liquor Control Board agreed that they would recommend that City Council approve
the liquor license for the Annam Cafe. Mr. Casey told Thua and Kathy Tran that they
would have to attend the City Councid meeting on August 16 at 7:00 PM. He said he
would ask that Council suspend the relies and introduce and approve Ordinance 105-0-
99 at the same time since there is only one City Council meeting in August. The next
meeting is not until September 13.
There being no further business, the Liquor Board adjourned the meeting at 11:05
A.M.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Director of Maryagement an Budget
MINUTES
LIQUOR CONTROL REVIEW BOARD
May 13, 1999
Present:
Lorraine M. Morton. Mayor and Liquor Commissioner
Donald Heyrman, Board Member
Jean Alexander, Board Member
Absent:
William Smith. Board Member
Others Present:
Peter Mills, Russell Pelton, Robert Strom, Larry Huber
Staff Present:
Patrick Casey, Director of Management & Budget
Leila Schwartz, Executive Secretary
Place:
Mayor's Office on the second floor of the Civic Center
Members of the Liquor Control Review Board began the meeting at 10:00 A.M. and considered the
following agenda items:
Consideration of application to amend the existing Evanston Code to permit the issuance of
a Class D Liquor License to Peter Mills Productions, Inc., Doing Business As Chefs
Station, 915 Davis Street.
Consideration of applications to amend the existing Evanston Code to permit the issuance
of three Class B Liquor Licenses (Merle's LLC, Doing Business As Merle's Smokehouse,
1727 Benson Street: Miller's LLC. Doing Business As Pete Miller's Original Steakhouse,
1557 Sherman Avenue' Nevins LLC, Doing Business as Tommy Nevins Pub, 1450 Sherman
Avenue) and one Class C Liquor License to Davis Street LLC. Doing Business As Dais
Street Fishmarket, 501 Davis Street.
Peter Mills Productions. Inc. Doing Business As Chefs .sitar
Mayor Morton opened the meeting by welcoming Mr. Mills, owner and Mr. Pelton, an investor. The
Mayor stated they were applying for a Class D liquor license. She asked Mr. Mills if he ever held
a liquor license. Mr. Mills replied that he held a license in Chicago. Mayor Morton advised Mr.
Mills and Mr. Pelton that she is the liquor commissioner and introduced them to the liquor board and
staff. Mayor Morton called on Mr. Casey to explain the liquor licensing process.
Mr. Casey explained that a background investigation was performed by the Evanston Police
Department. The police also checked references on these individuals and they all came back
favorably. The results of the fingerprints have not come back from the FBI as of this date. Mr.
Casey advised ,Mr. Mills and Mr. Pelton that they should attend the A&P«' meeting on May 24
when their ordinance will be introduced and again on June 14 when the ordinance %kill be adopted
If approved, a conditional liquor license will be issued and a regular license issued tivfien we receive
the results from the FBI. If anything adverse appears on the records, the police will advise us to pull
that license.
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Mayor Morton stated one of her main worries is about liquor service to minors. Mr. Mills. replied
that the average age of his patrons is above 30. Mr. Pelton said that since they &,i not have a sit
do%%m bar, customers have their drinks with dinner.
Mr. Heyrman said because Evanston is a university town, the liquor board's prima-• concem is
service of liquor to minors. One slip could create a lot of trouble. He reminded the applicants that
Evanston was a d-- community for a long time and prides itself in having a good reputation. The
liquor board is very concerned that Evanston does not have any liquor related problems. Mr.
Heyrman told them that it would be their responsibility to make sure no one under twenty-one is
served alcoholic beverages even if accompanied by an adult.
Mr. Pelton asked ghat the minimum age of the servers should be. Mr. Casey replied that they
should be at least 18 years old. Mayor Morton said that they have to be very cautious. Mr. Heyrman
said that some citizens are very concerned about underage drinking and they %%ill report any %kTong
doings to the liquor board.
Ms. Alexander asked Mr. Mills if there «•as a parking problem in his area Mr. Mills said that there
is always parking on Maple on weekends and evenings and parking places are always available in
the nearby parking garage.
Mr. Mills said that he spoke to representatives of the RTA and was told they will be cleaning and
tuckpointing the building and are planning on cleaning up the station upstairs from the restaurant.
Mayor Morton asked the liquor board if there were any more questions. There were none. Mayor
Morton thanked \fr. \fills and Mr. Pelton for coming to the meeting.
Mcdc's LLC. Doing Business As Male's Smokehouse: Miller's L.LC. DoinCBusiness As Pete
Miller's Original Steakhouse: Nevins LLC. Doing Business As Tommy Nevin's Pub; and Davis
Street L-L.C. Doing Business As Davis Street Fishmarket
Mayor Morton welcomed Rob Strom, Manager, and Larry Huber, one of the owners of Merle's
Smokehouse, Pete Miller's Original Steakhouse, Tommy Nevin's Pub, and Davis Street Fishmarket
to the liquor board meeting.
Mr. Case}' explained to the members of the liquor board that Larry Huber, Matthew David and Scot
McKay purchased the Clean Plate Club Corporation and were now the owners of Merles, Miller's
Steakhouse. Nevin's Pub and Davis Street Fishmarket. They filled out nets applications and were
fingerprinted. We received a positive police report but the results of the fingerprints have not been
received from the FBI. if their applications are approved, we will issue them conditional licenses
so that the process will not be slowed down. When we receive a positive report, we will issue new
licenses. We have never received any complaints about the four restaurants and we are hopeful that
their businesses will be successful and prosperous.
Mr. Ilevt7nan said that Pete MiIler's and Tommy Nevins appeal to the college age crowd. They
would have to be especially careful about service to minors. If they serve liquor to minors, the
owners are responsible.
Ms. Alexander asked Mr. Strom if they realize the importance of not serving liquor to minors. Mr.
Strom said he can't stress how important this issue is to them. They have a great relationship with
the police. Lately, they confiscated 12-15 fake Colorado identification cards and turned them over
to the police. They have two doormen at night who are kept very busy checking identifications. The
customers at PeteMiller's are the college age and over crowd but there could be a bigger problem
with Tommy Nevins if they did not enforce the laws as strictly as they do.
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Mayor Morton asked Mr. Huber why Pete Ntiller's discontinued serving,; lunch. Mr. 1luber said they
didn't have enough business in the afternoon to %%urr nt being obeli.
The Mayor asked Mr. Strom how Davis Street Fishmarket \%ns doing. Mr. Strum said business is
good and they are booking some private parties.
Mr. Heyrman stated that their four operations have a good et%ct on the total downtown arcs. Mr.
Strom said he is emphatic in informing employees about the importance of continuing Evanston's
good reputation.
Mr. Casey suggested they appear at the meeting of the A&PW on May 24 and again on June 14,
Mayor Morton wish them good luck and continued success in their establishments.
There being no further business, the: liquor board adjourned the meeting at I I :05 A.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Director of Management & Budget
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LIQUOR CONTROL RI:\'IFW BI AK0
\larch 16. 10QQ
Present:
Lorraine M. \torten, \la\or ami I quor Cornmissi mcr
Donald Ileyrman. Board'Mernber
William Smith. Board Member
Absent:
Jean Alexander. Board Member
Others Present:
Salvatore (Sam) 4farrcro
Staff Present:
Patrick Casey, Director of Management & Budget
Leila Schwartz, Executive Secretan-
Place:
Mayor's Office on the second floor of the Civic Center
March 16. 1999 at 10:30 A.M.
Members of the Liquor Control Review Board began the meeting at 1030 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 B Liquor License to Stir Fire Grill, Inc., Doing Business As Stir Fire Grill, 1729
Benson Street.
Sti[ Fire Grill, Inc.. Doiag Business As 51ir Eire Grill
Mayor Morton opened the meeting by welcorning Mr. Marrero, who was a 40% shareholder and now
wishes to purchase all remaining stock of the Stir Fire Grill, Inc.. doing business as Stir Fire Grill.
The Mayor stated Mr. Marrero was applying for a Class B liquor license.
Mayor Morton asked ,4ir. Marrero if he has encountered any problems since he has taken over the
restaurant. Mr. Marrero responded that the transition has been fine. He stated he has been working
sixteen hours a day and feels that he improved the cleanliness of the restaurant and has organized
his business a little better.
Mr. Heyrman asked Mr. Marrero if he %will continue to spend as much time in the restaurant. Mr.
Marrero said he hired a manager to assist him. but he intends to spend as much time there as before.
Mr. Casey advised the committee members that the police completed their investigation and
submitted a positive report on Mr. Marrero. Nir. Smith asked Mr. \iarrero to tell the liquor board,
for the record, about the arrest indicated on the liquor license application pertaining to the violation
of a village ordinance. Mr. Marrero stated that he and some friends attended a party in Schaumburg
and purchased a keg of beer in I-lofTman Estates. The police were called to the party and noticed the
keg was untagged. Mr. Marrero told them it was not purchased in Schaumburg but in another city.
He L%as charged with the violation of a village ordinance for possessing an untagged keg and went
to court. Mr. Marrero pleaded guilty to the charge. He was found not guilty by the judge and the
charge was expunged.
Mayor Morton asked Mr. Marrero about the volume of alcoholic beverage sales at the Stir Fire Grill.
Mr. Marrero said he mainly sells a small amount of beer or swine. He thought that most people feel
the type of food they serve doesn't require that it be accompanied by liquor.
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Mayor Morton asked Mr. Marrero if he was aware of the City of Evanston liquor law and he replied
that he understood and was familiar with the rules. He ivas previously Operations Manager of
Medieval Times in Schaumburg and took two forrmal training classes at the Secretary of State's
office. He was taught how to check identification and how to be aware of problems that can occur.
He already refused liquor service to several people and trained his waitstaff to be aware of the
Problems that can exist.
Mr. Heyrman said that the liquor board's primary consideration is service of liquor to minors
because this is a university town. One slip could create a lot of trouble. He reminded Mr. Marrero
that Evanston was a dry community for a long time and the liquor board is very concerned that
Evanston does not have any liquor related problems. Mr. Heyrman told Mr. Marrero that it would
be his responsibility to make sure that no one under m-enty-one be served alcoholic beverages even
if accompanied by an adult.
Mayor Morton asked Mr. Marrero if he made any changes to his menu. Mr. Marrero said the menu
is the same but there may be some changes at a Later date. Fie would also like to make the
appearance of the restaurant look more professional IN- changing the logo and having servers wear
uniforms.
Mayor Morton asked if he has had any problems with his staff. Mr. Marrero said that he has a stable
staff and there has only been a slight turnover. N(a-• or Morton asked about his equipment_ Mr.
Marrero said he has made sonic minor repairs but basically he has good equipment. Mayor Morton
said she felt the Stir Fire Grill was a good concept.
Mayor Morton thanked Mr. Marrero for coming to the meeting. Mr. Casey told Mr. Marrero that
two ordinances were being issued: one to decrease the number of Class B liquor licenses and another
to introduce Stir Fire Grill as an increase of Class B liquor licenses on Monday, March 22nd. He
advised Mr. Marrero to attend the meeting of the Administration and Public Works Committee on
Monday, March 22nd at 7:00 P.M. where both ordinances will be considered.
There being no further business, the liquor board adjourned the meeting at 1 I :05 A.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Director oter gement & dget
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