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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1990MINUTES LIQUOR CONTROL REVIEW BOARD April 4, 1990 Present: Joan W. Barr, Mayor and Liquor Commissioner Donald Heyrman, Board Member Julian Coleman, Board Member Others Present: Robert A. Shonk, Finance Director Hennon Carson, Lupita's Inc. Guadalupe Carson, Lupita's Inc. Absent: Jean Alexander, Board Member Place: Mayor's Office, Evanston Civic Center Wednesday, April 4, 1990 at 7:30 P.M. Members of the Liquor Control Review Board began the meeting at 7:30 P.M. and considered the following agenda item: AGENDA Consideration of application to amend the existing Evanston Code to permit the issuance of a Class C Liquor License to Lupita's Inc., 1721 Henson Avenue in lieu of the Class D License previously issued to Lupita's Inc. Lupita's Inc. - Class C liquor license applicant Mr. Hennon Carson and Mrs. Guadalupe Carson, owners, were present and responded to questions and comments by the Hoard members. Mayor Barr reviewed the requirements of the City's liquor license law with them and stated that they must strictly adhere to the liquor ordinance. She,cautioned them that alcoholic beverages cannot be served to persons under twenty-one years of age and also explained that the burden will be on the server of alcoholic beverages to obtain two forms of Identification. The applicants agreed that they have been strictly enforcing the liquor code and would continue to do so. After further review, the Commissioners voted to recommend to the City Council that a Class C license be issued to Lupita's Inc. The Board then adjourned the meeting at 8:00 P.M. oos,�CA 46� Finance Director, City of Evanston Secretary, Liquor Control Review Board .-0> - t MINUTES LIQUOR CONTROL REVIEW BOARD July 30, 1990 Present: Joan W. Barr, Mayor and Liquor Commissioner Julian Coleman, Board Member Jean Alexander, Board Member Others Present: Robert A. Shank, Finance Director Herbert Hill, lst Assistant Corporation Counsel Erich Rauch, Jilly's Cafe Diane Rauch, Jilly's Cafe Steve Prescott, Public House Curtis Sharp, Food for Thought Absent: Donald Heyrman, Board Member Place: Mayor's Office, Evanston Civic Center Monday, July 30, 1990 at 7:30 P.M. Members of the Liquor Control Review Board began the meeting at 7:30 P.M. and considered the following agenda stem: AGENDA -- Consideration of application to amend the existing Evanston Code to permit the issuance of a Class J Liquor License to Food for Thought, 2922 Central. Street. -- Consideration of application to amend the existing Evanston Code to permit the issuance of a Class B Liquor License to Public House Inc., ❑BA Tommy Nevins Pub, 1450 Sherman Avenue. Consideration of application to amend the existing Evanston Code to permit the issuance of a Class D Liquor License to Famille Ltd., (Erich and Diane Rauch) new owners of Jilly's Cafe, 2614 Green Bay Road. Executive session on matters of pending litigation. Famille Ltd., DBA Jillv's Cafe - Class D liquor license applicant Erich Rauch and Diane Rauch, new owners of Jilly's Cafe, were present and responded to questions and comments by the Board members. ,,A Mr. Rauch stated he presently manages a restaurant and was previously employed in the restaurant business as a maitre'd. Mr. Rauch also stated that he does not anticipate making many changes in his establishment. There may be a menu change in three to six months, and Mrs. Rauch will be the new pastry chef. Mayor Barr reviewed the requirements of the City's liquor license law with Mr. and Mrs. Rauch and stated that they must strictly adhere to the liquor ordinance. She cautioned them that alcoholic beverages can only be served with a meal. A service bar is allowed, but there can be no liquor served directly at the bar. There can be no service of liquor to persons under twenty-one years of age. There can be no service of alcoholic beverages to minors accompanied by parents, even if the parents approve such service. Mayor Barr also explained the burden will be on the server of alcoholic beverages to obtain two forms of identification, one being a picture. Mr. & Mrs. Rauch were also advised that restaurants are periodically checked to ensure rules are being followed. The applicants then agreed to strictly enforce the liquor code. Mayor Barr explained our administrative procedures and stated that in the case of a buy-out of a previously licensed restaurant, administrative procedure calls for an ordinance deleting the previous license held by the original owner and another ordinance adding the new owner. The Mayor questioned the necessity of preparing two ordinances (one deleting and one adding). Recently there was a similar situation with the New Image Restaurant and the Council felt unnecessary paperwork was prepared. After further review, the Commissioners voted to recommend to the city Council that a class D license be issued to Famille, Ltd., DBA Jilly's Cafe. Public House Inc_. DBA Tommv Nevins Pub - Class B liquor license anolicant Steve Prescott, owner of Public House, DBA Tommy Nevins Pub, was present. When asked how his new business differed from Davis street Fishmarket, Mr. Prescott stated that Tommy Nevins Pub will be primarily a steak house with an Irish accent and will serve steaks, lamb chops, veal, Irish stew, bacon, cabbage, fish and chips. The dining room charge will be higher than Davis Street Fishmarket and the percentage of liquor sales is anticipated to be higher also. He is considering having satelite television for occasional events, but will not have a sports bar. Mayor Barr informed Mr. Prescott that food must be served with alcoholic beverages. Mr. Prescott responded that it is his intention not to run a bar but a restaurant. Mayor Barr reviewed the requirements of the City's liquor license law with him and stated that he must strictly adhere to the liquor ordinance. She also stated that liquor cannot be served to minors and told him that periodic inspections will be performed to check on service. No students can be served alcohol even in the presence of a consenting adult. Mr. Prescott agreed to enforce the City Code. Mr. Coleman asked Mr. i'r.escott about his plans for live entertainment. Mr. Prescott advised he had no regular live entertainment planned. Ms. Alexander inquired about his previous employment and Mr. Prescott responded that he formerly worked in a restaurant in Chicago. Mr. Prescott advised the Board that Davis Street Fish Market has three full time managers. It was decided he would need to fill. out five sets of management forms so background investigations can be performed on these individuals. Mayor Barr questioned Mr. Prescott regarding his arrest record. On November 1.5, 1970 he was arrested at Uncle Dan's on North Avenue for serving liquor to a minor. His response was that an underage girl was served liquor and he was carding at the time of the police check; therefore he was arrested. This arrest was subsequently discharged. In 1990 his driver's license was suspended for receiving a speeding ticket in Ohio while on his way to New Jersey. This arrest was also discharged. After further review, the Commissioners voted to recommend to the City Council that a Class B license be issued to Public House Inc., DBA Tommy Nevins Pub. The Board adjourned into Executive Session t- o discuss pending personnel and litigation matters at 8:30 P.M. The Board voted to return to open session at 9:00 P.M. The Board voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 P.M. V), V 17, �� (f � 1 4 �,/ I Finance Director, City of Evanston Secretary, Liquor Control Review Board w MINUTES LIQUOR CONTROL REVIEW BOARD August 30, 1990 Present: Joan W. Barr, Mayor and Liquor commissioner Julian Coleman, Board Member Others Present: David seidmann, North Light Theatre Robert A. shonk, Finance Director Absent: Donald Heyrman, Board Member Jean Alexander, Board Hember Place: mayor's office, Evanston Civic center Thursday, August 30, 1990 at 7:30 A.M. Members of the Liquor Control Review Board began the meeting at 7:30 A.M. and considered the following agenda item: AGENDA -- Consideration of North Light Theatre Board's request to amend City code to permit sale of alcoholic beverages at their events. Mr. David Seidman, President of the Board of North Light Theatre, was present and responded to questions and comments by Mayor Barr and the Board. Mr. Seidman stated that the North Light Theatre previously operated out of the Kingsley School for 15 years and has recently moved to the Coronet Theater. North Light's objective is to offer pre -theater and intermission refreshments at a service bar. since North Light Theatre has no intention of opening a restaurant, there is a need to initiate an ordinance change. North Light Theatre would be operating the bar themselves and would not sublet it to anyone else. The revenue from alcoholic beverage sales would be generated to help defray additional expenses involved in moving to the Coronet and to keep admission charges competitive with other theaters. Mayor Barr asked Mr. Seidman if vine and beer would be acceptable. Mr. Seidman responded that this probably would be acceptable but they would like the flexibility of a full license. r Mayor Barr reviewed the various liquor classifications -that are now available: beer/wine; beer/wine/alcohol;Class B-downtovn full, service, no meal but open bar; and noted that nothing covered a theater license. Mayor Barr stated she is interested in cooperating with North Light but would not want to assist every little theater group, and wondered if that position was fair. Mayor Barr inquired of SEEN's (Southeast Evanston Neighborhood Group) attitude towards a bar. Mr. Seidman stated he recognized the potential ad hoc nature problem of neighborhood groups, including 11SEEN11, which is very favorable. Mr. Seidman stated that the bar would be open briefly before the curtain and patrons could only avail themselves of beverages before and during theater intermissions. The bar would not be open to persons other than theater patrons. Mr. Seidman also stated that North Light Theatre presently serves soft drinks, small snacks, and candies. Mayor Barr inquired if they have a license to sell food. Mr. Seidman responded that he did not know, but would check. Mr. Coleman reminded Mr. Seidman that the liquor code must be strictly enforced; Mr. Seidman responded that responsible adults will be checking to make sure only persons of legal age are served. Mayor Barr said it is difficult to enforce this rule. Mr. Seidman agreed but responded that the overall crowd size is small. He felt it is fairly easy to police since few minors attend performances. When school groups do attend, the liquor bar will be closed. Mr. Seidman stated he will talk with people at "SEEN' and also Main street Group regarding liquor sale impact and will drop this idea if he does not receive favorable results from these meetings. Mayor Barr will talk to Corporation Counsel Herb Hill regarding this matter and will draft a memo for the September loth meeting of the Administration & Public works Committee recommending Introduction and Approval of a new license category. Mr. Seidman stated that North Light opens on October loth and previews begin on October 4th. Mayor Barr indicated that it was unlikely that this ordinance would be approved by October loth. A draft must be prepared and reviewed prior to September 10. Mayor Barr explained that the license application process takes several months. The Managing Director and Board Chairman have to be fingerprinted and the required references must be checked. Mr. Seidman inquired about Dram Shop insurance and wanted to know if it was necessary to appear at the A&Pw meeting on September loth. Mayor Barr said Mr. Seidman should appear at that meeting. Mayor Barr advised Mr. Seidman that the license fee to be included in the proposed ordinance is yet to be determined. She explained the 5% liquor tax and fingerprinting fee of $43.00 for each owner/operator/manager. Mr. Seidman remarked that this strikes him as reasonable. Mr. Coleman questioned the size of the average crowd. Mr. Seidman stated 200 people attended an average performance but this varies according to the day of the week. The bulk of the audience are subscribers. Kingsley School seats 295 people; the Coronet seats 350. The Board then adjourned the meeting at 8:30 A.M. �� a Aite�L Finance Director, City of Evanston' Secretary, Liquor Control Review Board MINUTES LIQUOR CONTROL REVIEW BOARD November 20, 1990 Present: Joan W. Barr, Mayor and Liquor Commissioner Jean Alexander, Board Member Julian Coleman, Board Member Donald Heyrman, Board Member Others Present: Joseph Prudden, B. J.'s Coyote Grill Inc. Clifford Walls, B. J.•s Coyote Grill Inc. Kurt Lageschulte, Senior, Northwestern University Robert A. Shonk, Finance Director Absent: None Place: Mayor's Office, Evanston Civic Center Tuesday, November 20, 1990 at 3:00 P.H. Members of the Liquor Control Review Board began the meeting at 3:00 P.M. and considered the following agenda item: AGENDA Consideration of application to amend the existing Evanston Code to permit the issuance of a Class C Liquor License to B. J.Is Coyote Grill Inc., 817 University Place. -- Discussion and consideration of Northwestern University•s newly enforced alcohol policy. B. J.Is Covote Grill Inc.- Class C liquor license aDDlicant Joseph Prudden and Clifford Walls, owners of Jilly's Cafe, were present and responded to questions and comments by the Board members. Mayor Barr stated that the Liquor Board advises her, but under Illinois law she has the right to make decisions for the Board regarding liquor license applications. Mayor Barr reviewed the requirements of the city•s liquor license law with Mr. Prudden and Mr. Walls and stated that they must strictly adhere to the liquor ordinance. she cautioned them that alcoholic beverages can only be served with a meal consisting of two courses, such as a hamburger and salad. She stated that there can be no service of liquor to persons under twenty-one years of age and that these rules will be strictly enforced. The applicants agreed to enforce the liquor code. Mr. Prudden stated that other restaurants were previously in this location. Colorado Company was successful, Stephen B,,s upscale caused their bankruptcy, and Open End Inn lost a lot of money. He acquired this restaurant in July of this year and have been doing extensive remodeling. He feels that B. J.,19 Coyote Grill Inc. is nicer looking than Colorado Company. Mr. Prudden further stated that he opened Buffalo Joe's 7 years ago, after parting of the ways with with Steve wail. Mr. Weil subsequently sold Yesterdayls Restaurant. Mr. Prudden feels there is a market for this type of concept. B. J.'s Coyote Grill will be open 7 days a week. Clifford walls owns 10% of the restaurant and will be the manager. They have to or 11 parking spaces and there is also parking near the el. Hr. Prudden asked that his license application be approved on December 10 so he could serve alcoholic beverages at holiday affairs. Mayor Barr stated that she was delighted with this project. She advised Mr. Prudden and Hr. Walls to come to the meeting of the Administration and Public Works Committee on December 10. She stated that she may ask the City Council to suspend the rules and recommend that this ordinance be introduced and also adopted on December lo. After further review, the Commissioners voted to recommend to the City Council that a Class C license be issued to B. J.,,s Coyote's Grill Inc. Northwestern Universitv's New Alcohol Policv Kurt Lageschulte, a Northwestern University student, discussed Northwestern's new alcohol policy and the BYOB policy. Bring Your Own Beer didn't work despite billing fraternities that supplied beer. Northwestern limited the number of beers students can bring to a party to 6. People would gather at various houses and drink indiscriminately before going on to the frat house. Caterer George Jewell Company successfully operated for two weeks at Northwestern University until it was discovered that the catering company must have a City liquor license. The Evanston Catering Liquor License requires that the primary business of the catering company must be to serve food. Thus under present City regulations licensed catering companies could not serve fraternity BYOB events. Mr. Lageschulte requested that the Mayor and City Council consider amending the City Code to permit caterers to serve only beer and wine _ without food. Mr. Lageschulte then described how George Jewell Company had operated in the recent two weeks at Northwestern. The catering company sold tickets that were redeemed for beer. George Jewell Company charged a service fee of $300 to get beer to fraternities. Frats hired their own bartenders and caterers and sold beer at 250 each. Fraternities paid a fee. Two security guards checked handstamps and made sure only persons age 21 and older were served beer. Students showed handstamps ' and a card indicating they could buy a drinks. Bartenders checked for stamps at the bar also. The second security guard roamed around and checked to see if stamps and cards were honored. Kurt Lageschulte proposed off duty Northwestern University Police or Evanston Police could check Northwestern identification as to age. He further stated that BYOB is not working, and having a caterer without serving meals is illogal. students tend to drink off campus and this is more dangerous. BYOB doesnit work because students don't have transportation to liquor stores. Frat brothers going to a liquor store might be asked to buy additional beer for underage students. 20 of the 22 fraternities have insurance policies which prohibit kegs in frat houses except at catered events. Mr. Lagerschulte advocated a new caterer-D license which would permit the vale of beer and wine on the Northwestern University campus to Northwestern students. Food would be available, but a meal would not have to be served. This would be similar to the licenses at Allen Center and Norris Center, and would be limited to residences on campus only. Kurt distributed a written proposal stating the above to members of the Liquor Board. Kurt advised the Board that he spoke with Jim Hoppe, Fraternity Adviser, and Greg Kindall, Director of Undergraduate Life. They are not strong supporters, but will OR the caterer concept if it is legal to shift the brunt of liability to the caterer. The Mayor concluded the meeting by stating that Mr. Lageschulte's proposal would be taken under advisement and reviewed further by the Board. The Board members then voted unanimously to adjourn at 4:30 P.M. Finance Director, City of Evanston Secretary, Liquor control Review Board