CITY OF PARK RIDGE M I N U T E S LIQUOR LICENSE REVIEW BOARD November 29, 2010 5:00 p.m. Finance Conference Room MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: Steve Huening; Ed Pudlo; Tony Amelio; Dave Zwolinski; and Robert Smith (5:05 6:05 p.m.) David Schmidt, Commissioner Juliana Maller, Deputy City Manager; Barb Cannon, Sr. Administrative Assistant S. Huening called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm. I. NON-MEMBER ALDERMEN WISHING TO BE HEARD ON NON-AGENDA ITEM II. III. CITIZENS PRESENT WISHING TO BE HEARD ON A NON-AGENDA ITEM ACTION ITEMS A. Approval of Minutes from the November 3, 2010 Meeting The Board reviewed the draft minutes from the November 3, 2010 meeting. Moved by T. Amelio, seconded by E. Pudlo, the minutes were approved as read. B. Approval of 2011 Class Y Liquor License for Panino s The Board reviewed the application for Panino s Pizzeria (Y, 126). Moved by T. Amelio, seconded by D. Zwolinski, the Board recommended that the Liquor Commissioner grant a Class Y liquor license to Panino s Pizzeria. C. Liquor License Renewals for 2011 The Board reviewed the renewal applications for 2011. The Board reviewed the renewal application for the Park Ridge Country Club (A, 1). The application was complete. Moved by T. Amelio, seconded by D. Zwolinski, the Board recommended that the Liquor Commissioner grant a Class A liquor license to the Park Ridge County Club. The Board reviewed the renewal application for PK Restaurant, Inc. (Pickwick Restaurant) (B, 25; J, 83). The application was missing one BASSET certificate and the insurance certificate listing the City of Park Ridge as an additional insured. The Board recommended approval subject to receipt of the missing items. Moved by E. Pudlo, seconded by T. Amelio, the Board recommended that the Liquor Commissioner grant a Class B liquor license to PK Restaurant, Inc. Moved by E. Pudlo,
seconded by T. Amelio, the Board recommended that the Liquor Commissioner grant a Class J liquor license to PK Restaurant, Inc. The Board reviewed the renewal application for L&H Trading Co. (Venus Restaurant) (B, 37). The application was complete. Moved by D. Zwolinski, seconded by T. Amelio, the Board recommended that the Liquor Commissioner grant a Class B liquor license to L&H Trading Co. The Board reviewed the renewal application for Jimmy s Restaurant and Lounge (Andrew s Open Pit & Spirits) (B-1, 33). The application was missing two BASSET certificates. The Board recommended approval subject to receipt of the missing items. Moved by E. Pudlo, seconded by D. Zwolinski, the Board recommended that the Liquor Commissioner grant a Class B-1 liquor license to Jimmy s Restaurant and Lounge. The Board reviewed the renewal application for D Agostino s Pizza Higgins, Inc. (B1, 117; J, 120). The Board requested that the City of Park Ridge be listed as an additional insured on the insurance certificate. The Board recommended approval subject to receipt of the missing item. Moved by D. Zwolinski, seconded by T. Amelio, the Board recommended that the Liquor Commissioner grant a Class B-1 liquor license to D Agostino s Pizza Higgins, Inc. Moved by E. Pudlo, seconded by T. Amelio, the Board recommended that the Liquor Commissioner grant a Class J liquor license to D Agostino s Pizza Higgins, Inc. The Board reviewed the renewal application for Joe s on Main, Inc. (Gumba Joe s) (B1, 122). The Board requested that at least one person be BASSET trained and provide certification. The Board recommended approval subject to receipt of the missing item. Moved by T. Amelio, seconded by E. Pudlo, the Board recommended that the Liquor Commissioner grant a Class B-1 liquor license to Joe s on Main, Inc. The Board reviewed the renewal application for Hay Caramba, Inc. (B1, 36; I-PR, 81; J, 109). The application was missing one BASSET certificate. The Board asked for more details on the application and also requested that the City of Park Ridge be listed as an additional insured on the Moved by T. Amelio, seconded by E. Pudlo, the Board recommended that the Liquor Commissioner grant a Class B-1 liquor license to Hay Caramba, Inc. Moved by T. Amelio, seconded by D. Zwolinski, the Board recommended that the Liquor Commissioner grant a Class I-PR liquor license to Hay Caramba, Inc. Moved by E. Pudlo, seconded by T. Amelio, the Board recommended that the Liquor Commissioner grant a Class J liquor license to Hay Caramba, Inc. The Board reviewed the renewal application for Houlihan s Restaurants Inc. (B1, 111; J, 113). The application was missing 11 BASSET certificates. The Board recommended approval subject to receipt of the missing items. Moved by T. Amelio, seconded by R. Smith, the Board recommended that the Liquor Commissioner grant a Class B1 liquor license to Houlihan s Restaurants Inc. Moved by E. Pudlo, seconded by T. Amelio, the Board recommended that the Liquor Commissioner grant a Class J liquor license to Houlihan s Restaurants Inc. The Board reviewed the renewal application for Maki Sushi and Noodle Shop, Inc. (B-1, 66; J, 75). The Board requested that the City of Park Ridge be listed as an additional insured on the insurance certificate. The Board recommended approval subject to receipt of the missing item. Moved by D. Zwolinski, seconded by R. Smith, the Board recommended that the Liquor Commissioner grant a Class B-1 liquor license to Maki Sushi and Noodle Shop, Inc. Moved by E. Pudlo, seconded by T. 2
Amelio, the Board recommended that the Liquor Commissioner grant a Class J liquor license to Maki Sushi and Noodle Shop, Inc. The Board reviewed the renewal application for Nona Silvia s, Inc. (B-1, 67; J, 76). The application was missing one BASSET certificate and a current Certificate of Good Standing from the State of Illinois. The Board requested that the City of Park Ridge be listed as an additional insured on the Moved by D. Zwolinski, seconded by E. Pudlo, the Board recommended that the Liquor Commissioner grant a Class B-1 liquor license to Nona Silvia s, Inc. Moved by E. Pudlo, seconded by T. Amelio, the Board recommended that the Liquor Commissioner grant a Class J liquor license to Nona Silvia s, Inc. The Board reviewed the renewal application for Fire and Spice, Inc. (Tandoor Restaurant) (B1, 97; Y, 92). The application is missing a list of employees involved in the sale of alcohol. The Board recommended approval subject to receipt of the missing item. Moved by T. Amelio, seconded by D. Zwolinski, the Board recommended that the Liquor Commissioner grant a Class B1 liquor license to Fire and Spice, Inc. Moved by E. Pudlo, seconded by D. Zwolinski, the Board recommended that the Liquor Commissioner grant a Class Y liquor license to Fire and Spice, Inc. The Board reviewed the renewal application for Romano s of Park Ridge, Ltd. (B-2, 123; J, 124). The application was missing current certificates of insurance and 10 BASSET certificates. The Board recommended approval subject to receipt of the missing items. Moved by T. Amelio, seconded by D.Z, the Board recommended that the Liquor Commissioner grant a Class B-2 liquor license to Romano s of Park Ridge, Ltd. Moved by E. Pudlo, seconded by T. Amelio, the Board recommended that the Liquor Commissioner grant a Class J liquor license to Romano s of Park Ridge, Ltd. Board Member Smith left the meeting. The Board reviewed the application for Affresco, Inc. (B2, 93; and J, 99). Affresco, Inc. previously held a B1 liquor license. The application was missing one BASSET certificate and the property Moved by D. Zwolinski, seconded by T. Amelio, the Board recommended that the Liquor Commissioner grant a Class B2 with live entertainment liquor license to Affresco, Inc. Moved by E. Pudlo, seconded by T. Amelio, the Board recommended that the Liquor Commissioner grant a Class J liquor license to Affresco, Inc. The Board reviewed the renewal application for The Noodle Shop Co (C, 100; J, 108). The application was complete. Moved by E. Pudlo, seconded by T. Amelio, the Board recommended that the Liquor Commissioner grant a Class C liquor license to The Noodle Shop Co. Moved by E. Pudlo, seconded by T. Amelio, the Board recommended that the Liquor Commissioner grant a Class J liquor license to The Noodle Shop Co. The Board reviewed the renewal application for Perry s Pizzeria, Inc. (C, 41). The Board asked for more detail on the application. The board recommended approval subject to receipt of the missing items. Moved by E. Pudlo, seconded by D. Zwolinski, the Board recommended that the Liquor Commissioner grant a Class C liquor license to Perry s Pizzeria, Inc. The Board reviewed the renewal application for Siam Park Ridge, Inc. (Siam Thai Restaurant) (C, 30). The application was complete. Moved by T. Amelio, seconded by D. Zwolinski, the Board recommended that the Liquor Commissioner grant a Class C liquor license to Siam Park Ridge, Inc. 3
The Board reviewed the renewal application for Uncle Mike s, LLC (Spuntino s Pizza) (C, 94). The application was complete. Moved by D. Zwolinski, seconded by E. Pudlo, the Board recommended that the Liquor Commissioner grant a Class C liquor license to Uncle Mike s, LLC. The Board reviewed the renewal application for Highland Park CVS, LLC (E2, 121). The application was complete. Moved by T. Amelio, seconded by D. Zwolinski, the Board recommended that the Liquor Commissioner grant a Class E2 liquor license to Highland Park CVS, LLC. The Board reviewed the renewal application for Dominick s Finer Foods, LLC (E, 18). The application was complete. Moved by E. Pudlo, seconded by D. Zwolinski, the Board recommended that the Liquor Commissioner grant a Class E liquor license to Dominick s Finer Foods, LLC. The Board reviewed the renewal application for American Drug Stores, LLC (Osco) (E, 85). The application was complete. Moved by D. Zwolinski, seconded by T. Amelio, the Board recommended that the Liquor Commissioner grant a Class E liquor license to American Drug Stores, LLC. The Board reviewed the renewal application for Bond Drug Company of Illinois I, LLC (Walgreens [Devon]) (E2, 118). The application was complete. Moved by T. Amelio, seconded by E. Pudlo, the Board recommended that the Liquor Commissioner grant a Class E2 liquor license to Bond Drug Company of Illinois I, LLC. The Board reviewed the renewal application for Bond Drug Company of Illinois I, LLC (Walgreens [Touhy]) (E2, 119). The application was complete. Moved by D. Zwolinski, seconded by E. Pudlo, the Board recommended that the Liquor Commissioner grant a Class E2 liquor license to Bond Drug Company of Illinois I, LLC. The Board reviewed the renewal application for T/H Grocery Stores, Inc. (Morningfield s) (G, 125). The application is missing one BASSET certificate. The Board recommended approval subject to receipt of the missing item. Moved by T. Amelio, seconded by D. Zwolinski, the Board recommended that the Liquor Commissioner grant a Class G liquor license to T/H Grocery Stores, Inc. The Board reviewed the renewal application for The Perfect Dinner, LLC. (G, 115). The application is missing a Certificate of Good Standing from the State of Illinois, a corporate charter, and valid payment. The Board recommended approval subject to receipt of the missing items and advice of City Attorney. Moved by T. Amelio, seconded by D. Zwolinski, the Board recommended that the Liquor Commissioner grant a Class G liquor license to The Perfect Dinner, LLC. The Board reviewed the renewal application for Trader Joe s East, Inc. (G, 87). The application was complete. Moved by E. Pudlo, seconded by T. Amelio, the Board recommended that the Liquor Commissioner grant a Class G liquor license to Trader Joe s East Inc. The Board reviewed the renewal application for Rita s on the Run. (I, 80). The Board requested staff get further clarification regarding the business and discuss possible modification to the Class I language. The Board asked that this information be brought back to the next meeting for approval. The Board reviewed the renewal application for TD Bell Corporation (WineStyles) (L, 96) and the new application for TD Bell Corporation (I-PR _). The application is missing payment of the 4
application and license fees. The Board recommended approval subject to receipt of the missing items. Moved by T. Amelio, seconded by E. Pudlo, the Board recommended that the Liquor Commissioner grant a Class E liquor license to TD Bell Corporation. The Board denied the application for a Class I-PR liquor license, as it does not meet the requirements. Action: Place on the next City Council agenda for approval. IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Discussion of proposal from Panino s to include beer as part of Class Y license Panino s has requested that beer be included as part of the Class Y liquor license. After discussion, the Board was in favor of considering this modification to the ordinance. Staff to bring back revised ordinance language for Board consideration. B. Class E license discuss allowing wine tasting as part of this license Dominick s Finer Foods, LLC requested that wine tastings be allowed as part of the Class E liquor license. After discussion, the Board was in favor of considering this modification to the ordinance. Staff to bring back revised ordinance language for Board s consideration. C. Class I license discuss requirement to serve food Rita s on the Run is the only establishment in the City with a Class I liquor license. The requirement to serve food needs to be clarified. After discussion, the Board was in favor of recommending a modification to the ordinance that the Class I liquor license require in conjunction with the service of food. V. ADMINISTRATION REPORT VI. VII. PENDING ITEMS NEW BUSINESS VIII. ADJOURNMENT With no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m. 5