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ELGIN LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF MEETING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the January 7, 2009, regularly scheduled meeting of
the Liquor Control Commission is cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for February 4,
2009, at 4:00 p.m.
DATED: December 23, 2008.
CITY OF ELGIN
By Diane Robertson
Liquor Commission Secretary
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ELGIN LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF MEETING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the February 4, 2009, regularly scheduled meeting of
the Liquor Control Commission is cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for March 4, 2009,
at 4:00 p.m.
DATED: February 2, 2009
CITY OF ELGIN
By Diane Robertson
Liquor Commission Secretary
ELGIN LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF MEETING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the March 4, 2009, regularly scheduled meeting of
the Liquor Control Commission is cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for April 1, 2009, at
4:00 p.m.
DATED: February 26, 2009
CITY OF ELGIN
By Diane Robertson
Liquor Commission Secretary
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ELGIN LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF MEETING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the March 4, 2009, regularly scheduled meeting of
the Liquor Control Commission is cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for April 1, 2009, at
4:00 p.m.
DATED: February 26, 2009
CITY OF ELGIN
By Diane Robertson
Liquor Commission Secretary
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CITY OF ELGIN
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NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED MEETING
ELGIN LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION MEETING
Notice is hereby given that the Local Liquor Control Commission has changed the date of its
meeting from April 1, 2009, to April 8, 2009. The meeting will begin at 4:00 p.m. in Conference
A, South Wing of Elgin City Hall, 150 Dexter Court, Elgin, Illinois.
DATED: March 25, 2009
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ELGIN LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION
RESCHEDULED MEETING
APRIL 8,2009
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Schock at 4:05 p.m. in Conference Room 208,
South Wing of Elgin City Hall. Members present: Commissioner Gilliam and Walters and
Chairman Schock. Absent: None
Approval of Minutes
Commissioner Walters made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Gilliam, to approve the
minutes of the December 3, 2008, regular meeting and the February 18, 2009, special meeting.
Yeas: Commissioners Gilliam, Walters, and Chairman Schock. Nays: None.
Transfer of Corporate Stock
• A.J. Foodshop, Inc. —transfer of 17% of corporate stock from Jose Joseph to Marykutty
Kuruvilla and 27% of corporate stock from Jose Joseph to Salley Joseph
Assistant Corporation Counsel Kozal reviewed the application for the Commission and
reported there was no negative information received regarding the application. Mr. Joseph
and Ms. Joseph were both sworn in by the court reporter. Commissioner Walters asked Mr.
Joseph if he would confirm the signature on the application and asked if all information
submitted was true and correct. Mr. Joseph acknowledged that it was his signature and that
everything on the application was true and correct.
Commissioner Walters made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Gilliam, to approve the
application for transfer of 17% of corporate stock from Jose Joseph to Marykutty Kuruvilla,
as well as the transfer of 27% of corporate stock from Jose Joseph to Salley Joseph.
Yeas: Commissioners Gilliam, Walters, and Chairman Schock. Nays: None.
Miscellaneous
• Consideration of Applications for Renewal of Liquor Licenses for the Period of May 1, 2009,
through April 30, 2010.
LIST A—Completed Applications
City Clerk Diane Robertson reported that all of the necessary documents and fees have been
furnished by the following establishments for renewal of their liquor licenses, and they are not
indebted to the City for payment of any fees, charges, bills or taxes. She also reported that On Q
had submitted their application and paid any outstanding fees after the preparation of List A.
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Commissioner Walters made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Gilliam, to add On Q to List
A. Yeas: Commissioners Gilliam, Walters, and Chairman Schock. Nays: None.
Commissioner Walters made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Gilliam, to approve the
renewal applications in List A for which all of the necessary documents and fees have been
furnished for renewal of their liquor licenses, and they are not indebted to the City for payment
of any fees, charges, bills or taxes. Yeas: Commissioners Gilliam, Walters, and Chairman
Schock. Nays: None.
LIST A—COMPLETED APPLICATIONS
2J's Wine & Spirits 7-Eleven Store #27616
AJ Foodshop Alexander's Restaurant
Al's Café & Creamery American Legion Post 57
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar Baker Hill Pancake House
Bowlway Lanes Brighton Lounge at Grand Victoria
Bubba McDuffy's Burnt Toast
Butera Market Café Roma
Carmina's Restaurant & Banquets Centre Chicago Pizza Authority
CVS Pharmacy#5829 Dino's of Elgin Food
Douglas Street Sports Bar& Grill Eaton's Redwood Inn
Elgin Country Club Elgin Elks Lodge #737
Elgin Lodge #799 Loyal Order of Moose Elgin Riverside Club
Elgin Turners Elgin's Swizzle Inn
Grand Victoria Casino Pavilion & Riverboat Green Jade Restaurant
Hemmens Cultural Center Holiday Inn/Bennigan's Grill & Tavern
Hooper's Sports Bar and Grill Hoppe's Corner
JB's Pub & Pietro's Pizza Jimmy's Charhouse
LaPuesta Del Sol Liberty Liquors
Mariscos El Amigo 2 Meijer Store #183
Mel's Pizza Mud & Eddie's Pub
Neighborhood Package Liquors Nick's Pizza& Pub
Noodles & Company Olde Towne Inn
On Q Osco Drug Store #3291
Osco Drug Store #3313 Owls Athletic Club
Payless Tobacco and Liquor Price Rite Liquors
Royal Liquor& Wine Sammy's Mexican Grill
Shanghai Restaurant/Bangkok House Silver Lake Restaurant
Speedway #7514 Streets of Chicago
Sushi Station Villa Liquors
Villa Verone Village Pizza and Pub
Wing Park Liquors Woodview Lanes/Cascade Manor
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LIST B—EXTERIOR SALES PERMITS
Ms. Robertson reported that all of the necessary documents and fees have been furnished by the
following establishments for renewal of their exterior sales permits, and they are not indebted to
the City for payment of any fees, charges, bills or taxes.
Commissioner Walters made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Gilliam, to approve the
exterior sales permit applications in List B. Yeas: Commissioners Gilliam, Walters, and
Chairman Schock. Nays: None.
Al's Café & Creamery JB's Pub & Pietro's Pizza
Lone Star Steakhouse and Saloon Mudd & Eddie's Pub
Noodle & Company
LIST C —MISSING BASSET CONFIRMATIONS
Ms. Robertson reported that all of the necessary documents and fees have been furnished by the
following establishments for renewal of their liquor licenses; they are not indebted to the City for
payment of any fees, charges, bills or taxes; but they are missing certain BASSETT
confirmations.
Commissioner Walters made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Gilliam, to approve the
renewal applications in List C, but issuance of the licenses shall be contingent upon receipt of the
necessary BASSET confirmations. Yeas: Commissioners Gilliam, Walters, and Chairman
Schock. Nays: None.
7-Eleven Aldi #38
Aldi#50 Lone Star Steakhouse and Saloon (5)
Maciano's Pizza and Pastaria Mad Maggie's (6)
LIST D—MISCELLANEOUS
Ms. Robertson reported that all of the necessary documents and fees have been furnished by the
following establishments for renewal of their liquor licenses, but the following issues are still
outstanding:
Acapulco Restaurant owes $324 for restaurant license
Afterset owes $738 for Miscellaneous Receivables
Azteca de Oro, Inc. owes $100 for a citation
Boni Liquor owes $536 for an ambulance call
Casa Lara shows two shareholders while we show one
Club 58 has Code violations)
Elgin Fruit Market owes $20 for a parking ticket
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Elgin Fruit Market #1 show one shareholder while we show two
Elgin Lanes owes $37 for water
Elgin Public House needs to confirm insurance
Estrellas Del Millenium owes $100 tobacco license
Gasthaus Zur Linde has Code violation(s) & owes $342 for an ambulance
Geno's Fine Wine & Spirits has Code violation(s)
Hickory Stick Bar and Grill owes $12,500 for Miscellaneous Receivables (3 months rent)
J.J. Peppers Food Store #21 owes $101 for water
LaQuebrada#4 Corporation not in good standing and owes $100 for a citation and
$160 in parking tickets
LaQuebrada#4 (banquet) (same as above)
Martini Room owes $20 parking ticket
Mission/Medusa's owes $25,607 in Misc. Receivables & $125 parking tickets
Nick's Liquors $200 for two citations
Northwest Liquors owes $100 for a citation
Rookies Sports Bar& Grill owes $1,523 for water
Stop N Shop owes $100 for a citation
Super Saver Food Mart needs to confirm insurance
VFW Watch City Post 1307 owes $63 for water
City Manager Folarin reported on the outstanding amount owed by the Mission/Medusa's and
stated that the amount owed dated back as far as 2007 and was for Special Duty Police services.
Commissioner Walters made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Gilliam, to approve the
liquor license of Mission/Medusa's, subject to a payment plan. If a payment is missed, the
Liquor Commission is to be informed and the license could be subject to termination. Yeas:
Commissioners Gilliam, Walters, and Chairman Schock. Nays: None.
Finance Director James Nowicki reported that the outstanding balance owed by The Hickory
Stick is for rent for the past three months. Commissioner Walters made a motion, seconded by
Commissioner Gilliam, to approve the liquor license of The Hickory Stick, subject to a payment
plan. If a payment is missed, the Liquor Commission is to be informed and the license could be
subject to termination. Yeas: Commissioners Gilliam, Walters, and Chairman Schock. Nays:
None.
Commissioner Walters made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Gilliam, to approve the
renewal applications of the remaining applicants in List D, but issuance of the licenses shall be
contingent upon resolution of the outstanding issues by April 30, 2009. Yeas: Commissioners
Gilliam, Walters, and Chairman Schock. Nays: None.
• Adonay, Inc., d/b/a Casa Lara
Assistant Corporation Counsel Kozal reported that several incidents had recently occurred at
Casa Lara that required police involvement. He said that the Chief of Police has met with the
owners and that they should now have a better understanding of their situation. The Commission
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requested that the Finance Director ask for a revenue report to ensure that the business is
operating within the required percentage of sales of food and alcohol. Mr. Nowicki stated that it
may be necessary to develop a new reporting form. If an ordinance amendment is necessary, the
proposed change will be presented to the Commission.
Adjournment
Commissioner Walters made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Gilliam, to adjourn the
meeting. Yeas: Commissioners Gilliam, Walters and Chairman Schock. Nays: None.
Meeting adjourned at 4:35 p.m.
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NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED MEETING
ELGIN LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION
Notice is hereby given that the Elgin Liquor Control Commission has changed the date of its
meeting on May 6, 2009, to May 13, 2009, at 3:30 p.m., located in Room #208 of Elgin City
Hall, 150 Dexter Court, Elgin, Illinois.
DATED: May 4, 2009
Diane Robertson
Elgin City Clerk
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ELGIN LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION MEETING
RESCHEDULED
Conference Room 208, South Wing
Regular Meeting 4:00 p.m. May 13, 2009
A. Call to Order
B. Roll Call
C. Approval of Minutes—April 8, 2009
F. Miscellaneous
• Consideration of Application for Renewal of Liquor License for El Comitan, Inc.,
d/b/a El Comitan Restaurant for the period of May 6, 2009 through April 30, 2010
G. Adjournment
ELGIN LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION MEETING
May 13, 2009
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Schock at 3:30 p.m. in Conference Room 208,
South Wing of Elgin City Hall. Members present: Commissioner Gilliam and Chairman
Schock. Absent: None
Approval of Minutes
Commissioner Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Chairman Schock, to approve the minutes of
the April 8, 2009, meeting. Yeas: Commissioner Gilliam and Chairman Schock. Nays: None.
Miscellaneous
• Consideration of Application for Renewal of Liquor License for El Comitan, Inc., d/b/a El
Comitan Restaurant for the period of May 13, 2009, through April 30, 2010.
Commissioner Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Chairman Schock, to approve the
Application for Renewal of Liquor License for El Comitan, Inc., d/b/a El Comitan Restaurant
for the period of May 13, 2009, through April 30, 2010. Yeas: Commissioner Gilliam and
Chairman Schock. Nays: None.
Adjournment
Commissioner Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Chairman Schock, to adjourn the meeting.
Yeas: Commissioner Gilliam and Chairman Schock. Nays: None.
Meeting adjourned at 3:31 p.m.
September 9, 2009
Diane Robertson, Record g Secretary Date Approved
ELGIN LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF MEETING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the June 3, 2009, regularly scheduled meeting of the
Liquor Control Commission is cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for July 1, 2009, at
4:00 p.m.
DATED: May 29, 2009
CITY OF ELGIN
By Diane Robertson
Liquor Commission Secretary
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ELGIN LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF MEETING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the July 1, 2009, regularly scheduled meeting of the
Liquor Control Commission is cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 5,
2009, at 4:00 p.m.
DATED: June 26, 2009
CITY OF ELGIN
By Diane Robertson
Liquor Commission Secretary
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ELGIN LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF MEETING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the August 5, 2009, regularly scheduled meeting of
the Liquor Control Commission is cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for
September 2, 2009, at 4:00 p.m.
DATED: August 3, 2009
CITY OF ELGIN
By Diane Robertson
Liquor Commission Secretary
ELGIN LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION MEETING
Conference Room 208, South Wing
Regular Meeting 4:00 p.m. September 2, 2009
A. Call to Order
B. Roll Call
C. Approval of Minutes—May 13, 2009
D. License Applications
1. Gasthaus Zurlinde Inc., d/b/a Gasthaus Zurlinde, located at 15 N. Grove Avenue,
for an Exterior Sales Permit.
F. Miscellaneous
G. Adjournment
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ELGIN LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION and RESCHEDULED MEETING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the September 2, 2009, regularly scheduled meeting
of the Liquor Control Commission is cancelled.
The meeting has been rescheduled to September 9, 2009, at 4:30 p.m. in Room#208 of
Elgin City Hall, 150 Dexter Court, Elgin, Illinois.
DATED: September 1, 2009
CITY OF ELGIN
By Diane Robertson
Liquor Commission Secretary
ELGIN LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION MEETING
Conference Room 208, South Wing
Rescheduled Meeting 4:30 p.m. September 9, 2009
A. Call to Order
B. Roll Call
C. Approval of Minutes—May 13, 2009
D. License Applications
1. Gasthaus Zur Linde Inc., d/b/a Gasthaus Zur Linde, located at 15 N. Grove
Avenue, for an Exterior Sales Permit.
F. Miscellaneous
G. Adjournment
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September 9, 2009
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Schock at 4:30 p.m. in Conference Room 208,
South Wing of Elgin City Hall. Members present: Commissioner Warren and Chairman
Schock. Absent: Commissioner Gilliam
Approval of Minutes
Commissioner Warren made a motion, seconded by chairman Schock, to approve the minutes of
the May 13, 2009, meeting. Yeas: Commissioner Warren, and Chairman Schock. Nays: None.
License Application
• Gasthaus Zur Linde, Inc., d/b/a Gasthaus Zur Linde, located at 15 N. Grove Avenue, for
an Exterior Sales Permit
Corporation Counsel William Cogley reviewed the application and said it would be
necessary for the applicant to enter into a license agreement with the city due to the
sidewalk being city property.
Commissioner Warren made a motion, seconded by Chairman Schock, to approve the license
application of Gasthaus Zur Linde, Inc., d/b/a Gasthaus Zur Linde, for an Exterior Sales Permit,
subject to a license agreement with the City of Elgin. Yeas: Commissioner Warren, and
Chairman Schock. Nays: None.
Adjournment
Commissioner Warren made a motion, seconded by Chairman Schock, to adjourn the meeting.
Yeas: Commissioner Warren and Chairman Schock. Nays: None.
Meeting adjourned at 4:32 p.m.
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ELGIN LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF MEETING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the October 7, 2009, regularly scheduled meeting of
the Liquor Control Commission is cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for
November 4, 2009, at 4:00 p.m.
DATED: October 5, 2009
CITY OF ELGIN
By Diane Robertson
Liquor Commission Secretary
ELGIN LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION MEETING
NOVEMBER 4, 2009
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Schock at 4:04) p.m. in Conference Room 208,
South Wing of Elgin City Hall. Members present: Commissioner Warren and Chairman
Schock. Absent: Commissioner Gilliam.
Approval of Minutes
Commissioner Wan'en made a motion, seconded by Chairman Schock, to approve the minutes of
the September 9, 2009, meeting. Yeas: Commissioner Warren and Chairman Schock. Nays:
None.
License Application
• Twelfth Night Catering LLC, d/b/a Porter's Pub, located at 1230 Bowes Creek Boulevard,
for a Class G Liquor License
Corporation Counsel William Cogley reviewed the application for the Commission.
Commissioner Warren made a motion, seconded by Chairman Schock, to approve the
application of Twelfth Night Catering LLC, dlbia Porter's Pub, for a Class G liquor license,
subject to issuance of their occupancy permit. Yeas: Commissioner Warren and Chairman
Schock. Nays: None.
The owner, Brian Jason, was present, and he told the Commission that he was happy to be in
Elgin.
Adjournment
Commissioner Warren made a motion, seconded by Chairman Schoch, to adjourn the meeting.
Yeas: Commissioner Warren and Chairman Schock. Nays: None.
Meeting adjourned at 4:08 p.m.
December 2, 2009
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ELGIN LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION MEETING
Conference Room 208, South Wing
Special Meeting 4:30 p.m. November 18, 2009
A. Call to Order
B. Roll Call
C. License Applications
• Elgin Main Event, LLC,doing business as Roadhouse Bar& Grill, located at 127
South Grove, for a Class X Liquor License
D. Adjournment
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ELGIN LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION MEETING
SPECIAL MEETING
NOVEMBER 18, 2009
The special meeting was called to order by Chairman Schock at 4:30 p.m. in Conference Room
208, South Wing of Elgin City Hall. Members present: Commissioner Gilliam and Warren and
Chairman Schock. Absent: None
License Application
Elgin Main Event, LLC, doing business as Roadhouse Bar & Grill, located at 127 South Grove,
for a Class X Liquor License
Corporation Counsel William Cogley reviewed the following draft ordinance for the
Commission:
Ordinance No. G63-09
AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING CHAPTER.6.06 OF THE ELGIN M t INICI1'AI:, CODE, 1976
AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR DEALERS"
BE IT OR.DAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILI..,INC)IS:
Section 1. That Chapter 6.06 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended, entitled
"Alcoholic Liquor Dealers," be and is hereby further amended by amending Section 6.06.040.
entitled, "License Classes: Fees," by adding the following new subsection to read as follows:
"AA. Class X: For the retail sale of alcoholic liquor on the premises commonly
known as 127 S. Grove Avenue, Elgin, Illinois and 200 Prairie Street. Elgin,
Illinois, subject to the following restrictions and conditions:
1. The portion of the premises commonly known as 127 S. Grove
Avenue" Elgin, Illinois and to be utilized for the so-called Roadhouse Bar & Grill
shall be kept, used, maintained, advertised and held out to the public as a place
where meals are served, and Where meals actually are served and regularly served,
without sleeping accommodations, such space being provided with adequate and
sanitary kitchen facilities licensed and certified pursuant to the city's retail food
stores and food service establishments sanitation code, 77 Illinois Administrative
Code 750, and with dining room equipment and capacity and having employed
therein a sufficient number and kind of employees to prepare, cook and serve
suitable food for its guests. The intent of this license classification is that the
primary business conducted on such portion of the premises to be licensed shall
""" be the service of meals in a restaurant that also has an integrated tavern area. A
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full menu, including entrees and appropriate side dishes, shall be available at all
times liquor sales are being conducted until ten o'clock (10:00) P.M. Sunday
through Thursday, and eleven o'clock (11:00) P.M. Friday and. Saturday. After
such times, in the event a full menu is not provided, a reduced menu, which
includes only appetizers, sandwiches, snacks, hors d'oeuvres or other similar
items, shall be available. Provided, the kitchen may cease operating no sooner
than one hour before closing.
2. The portion of the premises commonly known as 200 Prairie
Street, Elgin, Illinois, and to be utilized for the so-called Main Event Elgin shall
be utilized for banquets or private parties or as an entertainment venue for live
entertainment events including bands, comedy shows, boxing, kickboxing and
mixed martial arts. Any such boxing, kickboxing and/or mixed martial arts events
shall be conducted in accordance with all applicable requirements of law. The
following events shall not be conducted on the premises: so-called ultimate
fighting events: boxing or other fighting events or contests involving members of
the public including, but not limited to, so-called amateur nights: mud wrestling
or jell-o wrestling. Banquet or private party events in the Main Event Elgin
portion of the premises shall consist of the catering of private parties where there
is service for consumption at tables of a full multiple course meal or hors
d'oeuvres, buff:t or smorgasbord, and at which alcoholic liquor may be served or
sold incident to such food service. Each banquet or private party at such facility
shall be prearranged under the sponsorship of a particular person or organization,
including, but not limited to, wedding dinners, school graduation dinners, periodic
meetings of service organizations and political fund raising events. Banquet or
private party events shall not be open to the general public except by appointment
or special invitation. No admission charge shall be levied to guests at such
banquet or private party events except for bona fide political fund raising events
or bona fide charitable fund raising events sponsored by a not-for-profit
corporation or association registered with the state.
3. The licensee may sell or permit to be sold alcoholic liquors daily
from six o'clock (6:00) A.M. until three o'clock (3:00) A.M. the following day.
The licensee may also sell or permit to be sold alcoholic liquors on the
Wednesday immediately preceding Thanksgiving Day from six o'clock (6:00)
A.M. until four o'clock (4:00) A.M. the following day and on New Year's Eve
from six o'clock (6:00) A.M. until four o'clock (4:00) A.M. the following day. All
such liquor service shall be by the drink only, excepting vinous beverages by the
bottle or carafe, or beer by the pitcher of a capacity not to exceed sixty (60)
ounces.
4. The retail sale of alcoholic liquor for consumption in the exterior
beer garden area adjoining the licensed premises shall be permitted daily from
nine o'clock (9:00) A.M. until three o'clock (3:00) A.M. the following day.
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5. No person Who has not attained the age of twenty-one (21) years
shall remain on the licensed premises after twelve o'clock (12:00) A.M. each day
except persons eighteen (18) years of a.ge or older, when such person is on the
premises pursuant to employment.
6. The licensee shall not operate or permit the operation of any sound
amplification device or system on the licensed premises which can be heard from
a distance of 75 feet or more of any property line of the licensed premises.
7. A special police detail consisting of not less than one city police
officer shall be required for each entertainment event conducted in the Main
Event Elgin portion of the premises and such police detail shall be paid by the
licensee upon receipt of invoice for such services from the city. The size of the
special police detail shall be determined by the Chief of Police based upon, but
not limited to, the anticipated number of patrons expected to attend the
entertainment event. The special police detail shall commence at the time patrons
are admitted to the entertainment event and shall conclude thirty (30) minutes
following the conclusion of-the entertainment event. The licensee shall enter into
a written agreement with the City regarding such special police detail in a form as
approved by the Corporation Counsel.
8. Prior to conducting a particular type of entertainment event in the
Main Event Elgin portion of the premises the licensee shall submit to the Chief of
Police a security plan for such type of entertainment event which must be
approved by the Chief of Police and which includes an acknowledgement from
the licensee that any changes to the security plan must be submitted to the Chief
of Police in writing five (5) days before such an event. Such security plan shall
include among other matters a system of badges, plastic bracelets or other such
approved device so as to identify persons legally authorized to purchase and
consume alcoholic liquor.
9. There shall be no exterior signage on the premises indicating or
advertising the sale of alcoholic liquor.
10. The license fee per year is $10,000."
Section 2. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions in Subsection 3 and
Subsection 4 in Section 1 hereof which provide for the sale of alcoholic liquors daily until three
o'clock (3:00)A.M. the following day, the licensee may until November 30. 2010, sell or permit
to be sold alcoholic liquors on Fridays and Saturdays from six o'clock (6:00) A.M. until four
o'clock (4:00) A.M. the following day and in the exterior beer garden adjoining the licensed
premises on Friday's and. Saturday's from nine o'clock (9:00) A.M. until four o'clock (4:00) A.M,
the following day. The provisions of this section providing for the retail sale of alcoholic liquor
on the licensed premises on Fridays and Saturdays until four o'clock (4:00) A.1.1. the following
day shall without further City Council action automatically expire November 30, 2010. It is
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hereby declared to be the legislative intent of the City Council that the adoption of this ordinance
provision allowing for the retail sale of alcohol until four o'clock (4:00) A.M. is being done on
an experimental basis only and that the licensee shall not have any property interest, vested right,
or other continuing protectable interest in the continuation of a four o'clock (4:00) A.M. license
or the right to sell alcoholic liquor until four o'clock (4:00) A.M. The City Manager is directed
to submit a report to the City Council prior to the automatic expiration of this section and therein
shall advise the City Council as to the City's experience with service hours until four o'clock
(4:00) A.M. on the licensed premises and whether an ordinance providing for the continuation of
four o'clock (4:00) A.M. sales on the licensed premises should be adopted.
Section 3. That Chapter 6.06 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended,
entitled "Alcoholic Liquor Dealers," be and is hereby further amended by amending Section
6.06.050, entitled "Licenses; Number to be issued," to add the following new subsection to read
as follows:
"N. The number of Class X licenses shall not exceed one (1) in number."
Section 4. That Chapter 6.06 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended.
entitled "Alcoholic Liquor Dealers," be and is hereby amended by amending the introductory
paragraph of Section 6.06.059, entitled "Off-Site Special Event Permit," to read as follows:
r "There is established a special event permit to allow the retail sale of alcoholic
liquor for consumption at a special event off the site of a licensed premises for
such events as private parties, picnics or other special or theme event. Special
event permits shall be issued only to licensees with a currently issued and valid
class A, AA, A-1.. D. E, E-1, E-2, F, F-1, K, N, 0, P, R, R-1, 5, U, V and X
license. Except as otherwise expressed authorized in this chapter. no alcoholic
liquor may be sold, served or consumed at any special event without first
obtaining a permit as provided herein. 'l'he fee for a special event permit is twenty
five dollars ($25.00). Any special event permit shall also be subject to the
following:"
Section 5. That Chapter 6.06 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976. as amended,
entitled "Alcoholic Liquor Dealers," be and is hereby amended by amending subparagraph A of
Section 6.06.115, entitled `Basset Training Requirements," to read as follows:
"For licenses effective on or after May 1, 1990, the original or renewal
application for a Class A, AA, A-1, B, B-1, C, C-1, D, E, E-1, E-2, F, F-1, G, J,
K, N, N-1, O, P, R, R-1, S, T, U. V, and X license shall be accompanied with
proof of completion of a State certified "Beverage Alcohol Sellers and Service
Education and 'Training Program" (BASSET) for all persons who serve or sell
alcoholic beverages pursuant to that license."
Section 6. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of
this ordinance be and are hereby repealed.
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Section 7. That this ordinance shall be in fill force and effect upon its passage and
publication in the manner provided by law.
Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented:
Passed:
Vote: Yeas: Nays:
Recorded:
Published:
Attest:
Diane Robertson, City Clerk
Mr. Cogley also said that the applicant will be providing two exits directly into the parking deck.
He recommended approval of the application subject to approval of the draft ordinance by the
City Council and issuance of an occupancy permit.
Commissioner Gilliam asked about the demographics of the audience. Ed Mascari, owner, said
the events would be martial arts and mixed martial arts and the crowd would be more of a family
atmosphere. He went on to explain that ticket prices will be as high as $75 and there will be
reserved seating. Other events that will occur will include comedians, bands, outdoor events at
Festival Park and possible tie-ins with the Hemmens.
Commissioner Warren asked about the ages of the participants and if there would be interaction
with other gyms. Mr. Mascari said kick boxing would be ages 13 to 20 and fights will be ages
25-27. There will also be exhibitions and championship events. Interaction with other gyms will
take place, but some are more stringent than others. He again emphasized his events will be
family oriented.
Commissioner Warren asked about capacity. Mr. 11/1.ascari. said the venue would comfortably
seat approximately 300 for the martial arts events and approximately 700 for concerts. lie said
that the ticket prices will dictate the number of people.
Chairman Schock said that sound containment will be very important and it will be enforced.
Exiting will also be an issue and that patrons should be directed to the parking deck whenever
possible. Mr. Mascari said that he understood.
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Commissioner Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Warren, to approve the
application of Elgin Main Event, LLC, doing business as Roadhouse Bar & Grill, for a Class X
liquor license, subject to the approval of the draft ordinance by the City Council and the issuance
of an occupancy permit. Yeas: Commissioners Gilliam, Warren and Chairman Schock. Nays:
None.
Adjournment
Commissioner Gilliam made a motion. seconded by Commissioner Warren, to adjourn the
meeting. Yeas: Commissioners Gilliam, Warren and Chairman Schock. Nays: None.
Meeting adjourned at 4:53 p.m.
c December 2, 2009
Diane .Robertson. Recor ing Secretary Date Approved
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ELGIN LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION MEETING
Conference Room 208, South Wing
Regular Meeting 4:00 p.m. December 2, 2009
A. Call to Order
B. Roll Call
C. Approval of Minutes
• November 4, 2009
• November 18, 2009
D. License Applications
1. Elgin Buffet, Inc., d/b/a Elgin Buffet, located at 300 S. McLean Boulevard, for a
Class F Liquor License
2. TK Elgin, Inc., d/b/a Tiled Kilt and Boogie Nights, located at 2300 Bushwood
Drive, for a Class M Liquor License
F. Miscellaneous
G. Adjournment
ELGIN LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION MEETING
MINUTES
December 2, 2009
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Schock at 4:05 p.m. in Conference Room 208,
South Wing of Elgin City Hall. Members present: Commissioner Gilliam and Warren and
Chairman Schock. Absent: None
Approval of Minutes
Commissioner Warren made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Gilliam, to approve the
minutes of the November 4, 2009, regular meeting and the November 18, 2009, special meeting.
Yeas: Commissioners Gilliam, Warren, and Chairman Schock. Nays: None.
License Application
1. Elgin Buffet, Inc., d/b/a Elgin Buffet, located at 300 S. McLean Boulevard, for a Class F
Liquor License
Corporation Counsel William Cogley reviewed the application for the Commission. The
owner, Fanny Kwok Ng, was present. Councilmember Warren made a motion, seconded
by Councilmember Gilliam, to approve the application of Elgin Buffet, Inc., d/b/a Elgin
Buffet, located at 300 S. McLean Boulevard, for a Class F Liquor License, subject to the
correction of fire issues. Yeas: Commissioners Gilliam, Warren and Chairman Schock.
Nays: None.
2. TK Elgin, Inc., d/b/a Tiled Kilt and Boogie Nights, located at 2300 Bushwood Drive, for
a Class M Liquor License
Corporation Counsel Cogley reviewed the application for the Commission. The owner,
Chris Giotakis, was present along with his attorney. Chairman Schock advised Mr.
Giotakis that is would be important to monitor the noise level as there had been some
complaints about the previous establishment from the residents on east side of Randall
Road. He said it would be his responsibility to be a good neighbor. Mr. Giatokis agreed
and said he was already making changes to their sound system, adding sound-proofing to
the second floor, and that there would be no speakers on the deck. Commissioner Warren
echoed Chairman Schock's comments.
Councilmember Warren made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gilliam, to
approve the application of TK Elgin, Inc., d/b/a Tiled Kilt and Boogie Nights, located at
2300 Bushwood Drive, for a Class M Liquor License, subject to the issuance of an
occupancy permit. Yeas: Commissioners Gilliam, Warren and Chairman Schock. Nays:
None.
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Adjournment
Commissioner Warren made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Gilliam, to adjourn the
meeting. Yeas: Commissioners Gilliam, Warren and Chairman Schock. Nays: None.
Meeting adjourned at 4:18 p.m.
January 13, 2010
Diane Robertson, Re ording Secretary Date Approved
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