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ELGIN LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION MEETING
August 12, 2015
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Kaptain at 4:30 p.m. in Conference Room 208,
South Wing of Elgin City Hall. Members present: Commissioners Dunne (4:45 p.m.), Gavin,
Martinez, Powell (4:35 p.m.), Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw (4:32 p.m.), Steffen (4:37 p.m.),
and Chairman Kaptain. Absent: None.
Approval of Minutes
Commissioner Gavin made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Rauschenberger to approve the
minutes of the July 8, 2015, meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Commissioners Gavin,
Martinez, Rauschenberger, and Chairman Kaptain. Present: Commissioner Prigge. Nays:
None.
Public Hearing on application by Mariscos El Charco Inc. d/b/a Mariscos El Charco for a
Class F-1 Liquor License located at 302 S. McLean Boulevard Suite G
Corporation Counsel William Cogley provided an overview of the application, highlighted the
details of the Class F-1 and noted that the applicant would not be pursuing video gaming at the
establishment.
Commissioner Shaw made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Martinez to approve the
application by Mariscos El Charco Inc. d/b/a Mariscos El Charco for a Class F-1 Liquor License
located at 302 S. McLean Boulevard Suite G. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Commissioners
Gavin, Martinez, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw, and Chairman Kaptain. Nays: None.
Consideration of an Exterior Sales Permit Application by Olde Towne Inn Inc. d/b/a Olde
Towne Inn located at 412 Bluff City Boulevard
Corporation Counsel William Cogley provided an overview of the application for the exterior
sales permit noting the square footage and number of tables.
Commissioner Gavin made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Shaw to approve an Exterior
Sales Permit for Olde Towne Inn Inc. d/b/a Olde Towne Inn located at 412 Bluff City Boulevard.
Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Commissioners Gavin, Martinez, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw and
Chairman Kaptain. Nays: None.
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Consideration of Proposal from Jeff Glogovsky for a New Liquor License Establishment at
2300 N. Randall Road, Unit D (The Grove Development)
Corporation Counsel Cogley provided an overview of the proposal noting that the video gaming
would meet the 10% of floor space necessary for an accessory use. He provided details on the
location, and that Mr. Glogovsky currently holds a liquor license with the city.
There was discussion regarding percentage of floor space for the gaming machines, percentage
of sales from video gaming, and the experience of the applicant in running a restaurant. Mr.
Glogovsky was present and answered questions regarding the proposal.
Commissioner Gavin made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Dunne, to approve the concept
of the proposal from Jeff Glogovsky for a New Liquor License Establishment at 2300 N. Randall
Road, Unit D (The Grove Development). Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Commissioners Dunne,
Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Prigge, Shaw, Steffen, and Chairman Kaptain. Nays: Commissioner
Rauschenberger.
Continuation of Discussion of Issues regarding Gasthaus Zur Linde, Inc. d/b/a Gasthaus at
11-15 N. Grove Avenue, Including Compliance with Applicable Liquor License Regulations
and Discussion of Licensee's Request for Reconsideration of the Denial of an Exterior Sales
Permit
Corporation Counsel Cogley provided an overview of the issues regarding Gasthaus Zur Linde
located at 11-15 N. Grove Avenue. The primary areas of concern were the licensee not meeting
the Class U requirement of the regular service of meals and the number of police calls to the
establishment from 2:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. Mr. Cogley outlined potential remedies including
changing the class of liquor license; modifying the Class U license class by changing the hours
of operation; changing the requirement of food sales to 50%; and requiring a minimum number
of dining areas to be maintained.
There was discussion regarding the proposed changes to the Class U liquor license and other
remedies available to the commission including filing a complaint against the establishment.
Commissioner Gavin made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Dunne, to concur with the
recommendation of staff to revise the Class U license to include food sales percentage, minimum
seating for service of meals, and operate under the standard liquor license hours. Upon a roll call
vote: Yeas: Commissioners Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, and
Chairman Kaptain. Nays: None.
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Review of Recent Amendments to the State Liquor Control Act
Corporation Counsel Cogley provided an overview of the recent changes to the State Liquor
Control Act, specifically addressing the changes to ‘happy hour’ regulations. Staff
recommended making no changes to the Elgin Municipal Code at this time. The Commission
asked that communication be prepared for the liquor license holders to notify them of this
decision.
Adjournment
Commissioner Shaw made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Powell, to adjourn the meeting.
Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Commissioners Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Prigge,
Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Chairman Kaptain. Nays: None.
Meeting adjourned at 5:35 p.m.
s/ Kimberly Dewis September 9, 2015
Kimberly Dewis, Recording Secretary Date Approved