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ELGIN LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION MEETING
March 16, 2016
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, Gavin, Martinez,
Powell (4:35p.m.) Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw (4:32 p.m.), Steffen (4:33 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 February 10, 2016, meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Commissioners
Gavin, Martinez, Prigge, Rauschenberger, and Chairman Kaptain. Nays: None. Abstain:
Commissioner Dunne.
Public Hearing on the Application Transfer of Corporate Stock of George’s Family
Restaurant, Inc. d/b/a Baker Hill Pancake House located at 1279 Dundee Avenue
Corporation Counsel Cogley provided an overview of the application noting that staff
recommended approval of the application.
Commissioner Dunne made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Martinez, to approve the
application to transfer corporate stock of George’s Family Restaurant, Inc. d/b/a Baker Hill
Pancake House located at 1279 Dundee Avenue. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Commissioners
Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Prigge, Rauschenberger, and Chairman Kaptain. Nays: None. Abstain:
Commissioner Shaw.
Public Hearing on the Application for a Class A Liquor License by Dreamers Enterprise &
Management d/b/a I.C.E. – Invitation to Class & Elegance located at 30 DuPage Court
Corporation Counsel Cogley provided an overview of the application, stating there would be no
food service, no video gaming and valet parking. The applicant, Shirley Bassett, described the
business as an upscale jazz club catering to adults. Staff recommended approval subject to the
conditions outlined in the memo.
There was discussion regarding the class of license, food service, types of entertainment and
requirements for valet parking.
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Commissioner Gavin made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Powell, to approve the
application for a Class A Liquor License by Dreamers Enterprise & Management d/b/a I.C.E. –
Invitation to Class & Elegance located at 30 DuPage Court. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas:
Commissioners Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen and
Chairman Kaptain. Nays: None.
Public Hearing on the Application for a Class M Liquor License by Coffee House Holding
Inc. d/b/a Starbucks Coffee #10239 located at 2480 N. Randall Road
Corporation Counsel Cogley provided an overview of the application noting the occupancy,
hours of operation, and the proposed change to the business plan. Staff recommended approval
of the application subject to conditions.
There was discussion about business hours, the type of alcohol to be served, and if other
locations were serving alcohol. Employees from this location expressed their concerns about
the application.
Commissioner Powell made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Martinez, to approve the
Application for a Class M Liquor License by Coffee House Holding Inc. d/b/a Starbucks Coffee
#10239 located at 2480 N. Randall Road. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Commissioners Dunne,
Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Steffen, and Chairman Kaptain. Nays: None.
Abstain: Commissioner Shaw
Consideration of Request by Licensee Eastside Entertainment LLC d/b/a Medusa at 209
East Chicago Street for Proposed Changes to Class R License and Young Adult Night
Permit Regulations
Corporation Counsel Cogley provided an overview of the proposed changes to the Eastside
Entertainment LLC d/b/a Medusa at 209 East Chicago Street for their Class R License and
Young Adult Night Permit regulations. The proposed changes included an increase to the
number of Young Adult Nights, changes to the hours of operation, and the addition of a ‘tween’
night.
There was discussion regarding the proposed changes and clarification on the hours of operation.
In general, the commission was in favor of the changes. Mr. Cogley stated that an ordinance
would be drafted and presented for consideration at the next meeting.
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Adjournment
Commissioner Dunne made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Martinez, 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 5:29 p.m.
s/ Kimberly Dewis April 13, 2016
Kimberly Dewis, Recording Secretary Date Approved