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ELGIN LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION MEETING
May 4, 2016
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Kaptain at 4:34 p.m. in Conference Room 208,
South Wing of Elgin City Hall. Members present: Commissioners Dunne, Gavin, Martinez,
Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw, and Chairman Kaptain. Absent: Commissioner Steffen.
Approval of Minutes
Commissioner Shaw made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Gavin, to approve the minutes
of the April 13, 2016 meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Commissioners Dunne, Gavin,
Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw, and Chairman Kaptain. Nays: None.
Public Hearing on the Application for an Exterior Sales Permit by Got Fat Inc. d/b/a
Fatsoz Bar and Grill located at 959 Villa Street
Corporation Counsel Cogley provided an overview of the application noting that staff
recommended approval of the application. There was discussion regarding the current class of
license at this location and the number of seats in the outdoor area.
Commissioner Powell made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Martinez, to approve the
application for an exterior sales permit by Got Fat Inc. d/b/a Fatsoz Bar and Grill located at 959
Villa Street. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Commissioners Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell,
Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw, and Chairman Kaptain. Nays: None.
Consideration of Request by Licensee Elgin Riverboat Resort d/b/a Grand Victoria Casino
Pavilion & Riverboat at 250 South Grove Avenue for Proposed Changes to Class N Liquor
License
Corporation Counsel Cogley provided an overview of the proposed changes to the Elgin
Riverboat Resort d/b/a Grand Victoria Casino Pavilion & Riverboat at 250 South Grove Avenue
Class N Liquor license. The proposed changes included the sale of craft beer and wine and gift
baskets at the Crave Deli for consumption off premise.
There was discussion regarding the volume and cost of the beer and wine bottles and their ability
to market to a different customer base with this change to the license.
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Commissioner Gavin made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Powell, to approve the
proposed changes to the Class N Liquor License. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Commissioners
Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw, and Chairman Kaptain. Nays:
None.
Public Hearing on the Application for a Class B Liquor License by J&N Liquors Inc. d/b/a
J&N Liquors located at 333 S. McLean Boulevard
Corporation Counsel Cogley provided an overview of the application for a Class B liquor license
by J&N Liquors Inc. d/b/a J&N Liquors located at 333 S. McLean Boulevard. Mr. Cogley noted
that the necessary conditional use was up for final approval at that evening’s City Council
meeting. Staff recommended approval of the application subject to conditions outlined in the
memo.
There was discussion regarding the number of liquor license stores in the area, the density of
population and the background check for the manager.
Commissioner Gavin made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Powell, to approve the
application for a Class B liquor license by J&N Liquors Inc. d/b/a J&N Liquors located at 333 S.
McLean Boulevard. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Commissioners Gavin, Martinez, Powell,
Rauschenberger, Shaw, and Chairman Kaptain. Nays: Commissioner Dunne. Abstain:
Commissioner Prigge.
Miscellaneous
Commissioner Rauschenberger asked about complaints related to the Spring Street parking deck
and Medusas.
Commissioner Dunne provided suggestions on making the liquor license map easier to read.
Adjournment
Commissioner Shaw 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 4:58 p.m.
s/ Kimberly Dewis June 8, 2016
Kimberly Dewis, Recording Secretary Date Approved