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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020 Liquor Commission Agendas & Minutes • AGENDA ELGIN LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION MEETING Conference Room 208, South Wing Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. January 8, 2020 A. Call to Order B. Roll Call C. Approval of Minutes—December 4, 2019 D. Public Hearing on consideration of a Class E-3 Liquor License Application, Fex Xin Inc d/b/a Elgin Buffet located at 300 South McLean E. Miscellaneous F. Public Comment G. Adjournment ELGIN LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION MEETING January 8,2020 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 Dixon, Gavin, Lopez, Shaw and Chairman Kaptain. Absent: None. Approval of Minutes Commissioner Gavin made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Dixon,to approve the minutes of the December 4, 2019 meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Commissioners Dixon, Gavin, Lopez, and Chairman Kaptain. Nays: None. Abstain: Commissioner Shaw. Public Hearing on consideration of a Class E-3 Liquor License Application,Fex Xin Inc. d/b/a Elgin Buffet located at 300 South McLean Corporation Counsel Cogley provided an overview of the application. He noted that the application was for a change of ownership. Currently the location holds a Class F and the new owner would like the Class E-3 to retain the video gaming machine license at the location. He stated that if this application was approved the application for video gaming would be heard at the next meeting. Staff recommended approval subject to conditions outlined in the memo. Commissioner Gavin made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Dixon,to approve the Class E- 3 liquor license application for Fex Xin Inc. d/b/a Elgin Buffet located at 300 South McLean subject to the conditions outlined in the memo. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Commissioners Dixon, Gavin, Lopez, Shaw and Chairman Kaptain. Nays: None. Miscellaneous Commissioner Dixon asked for clarification regarding the licensing process for cannabis establishments. Corporation Counsel Cogley explained that the city would not issue a license, but outlined the zoning and other controls in place to monitor this type of business. He noted the state of Illinois will be issuing the licenses for this business model. i Liquor Commission Meeting January 8, 2020 Page 2 Adjournment Commissioner Shaw made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Dixon, to adjourn the meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Commissioners Dixon, Gavin, Lopez, Shaw, and Chairman Kaptain. Nays:None. Meeting adjourned at 4:39 p.m. s/Kimberly Dewis February 12, 2020 • Kimberly Dewis,Recording Secretary Date Approved. AGENDA ELGIN LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION MEETING Conference Room 208, South Wing Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. February 12, 2020 A. Call to Order B. Roll Call / • C. Approval of Minutes—January 8, 2020 D. Application for Five (5) Video Gaming Terminal Licenses, Fex Xin Inc d/b/a Elgin Buffet located at 300 South McLean E. Public Hearing on consideration of a Class E-2 Liquor License Application,Kelles Group LLC d/b/a Gabutto Burger located at 2502 North Randall Road F. Miscellaneous G. Public Comment H. Adjournment ELGIN LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION MEETING February 12,2020 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 Dixon, Gavin, Lopez, Shaw and Chairman Kaptain. Absent: None. Approval of Minutes Commissioner Dixon made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Shaw,to approve the minutes of the January 8, 2020 meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Commissioners Dixon, Gavin, Lopez, and Chairman Kaptain. Nays: None.•Abstain: Commissioner Shaw. Application for Five(5) Video Gaming Terminal Licenses,Fex Xin Inc. d/b/a Elgin Buffet located at 300 South McLean Corporation Counsel Cogley provided an overview of the application. He noted that the application was fora change of ownership. Currently the location has five video gaming machines. Staff recommended approval subject to conditions outlined in the memo. Commissioner Shaw made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Dixon, to approve the application for Five (5) Video Gaming Terminal Licenses, for Fex Xin Inc. d/b/a Elgin Buffet located at 300 South McLean subject to the conditions outlined in the memo. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Commissioners Dixon, Gavin, Lopez, Shaw and Chairman Kaptain. Nays: None. Public Hearing on consideration of a Class E-2 Liquor License Application,Kelles Group LLC d/b/a Gabutto Burger located at 2502 North Randall Road Corporation Counsel Cogley provided an overview of the liquor license application. He noted there would be no video gaming at the location and the establishment would have the standard • operating hours. Staff recommended approval subject to conditions outlined in the memo. There was discussion regarding the status of the build-out at the location. Commissioner Gavin made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Dixon, to approve the liquor license application for the Class E-2, for Kelles Group LLC d/b/a Gabutto Burger located at 2502 North Randall Road subject to the conditions outlined in the memo. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Commissioners Dixon, Gavin, Lopez, Shaw and Chairman Kaptain. Nays: None. Liquor Commission Meeting February 12, 2020 Page 2 Adjournment Commissioner Shaw made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Dixon, to adjourn the meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Commissioners Dixon, Gavin, Lopez, Shaw, and Chairman Kaptain. Nays: None. Meeting adjourned at 4:37 p.m. s/Kimberly Dewis March 4, 2020 Kimberly Dewis, Recording Secretary Date Approved AGENDA ELGIN LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION MEETING Conference Room 208, South Wing Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. March 4, 2020 A. Call to Order B. Roll Call C. Approval of Minutes—February 12, 2020 D. Public Hearing on consideration of a Class F-2 Liquor License Application, Lark& Owl Eatery LLC d/b/a Lark& Owl Eatery located at 219 Walnut Avenue E. Consideration of Proposed Amendment to the City's Liquor Code to Provide for a Wine Club Permit F. Miscellaneous G. Public Comment H. Adjournment ELGIN LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION MEETING March 4,2020 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 Dixon, Gavin, Lopez, Shaw and Chairman Kaptain. Absent: None. Approval of Minutes Commissioner Gavin made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Dixon, to approve the minutes of the February 12, 2020 meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Commissioners Dixon, Gavin, Lopez, and Chairman Kaptain. Nays: None. Abstain: Commissioner Shaw. Public Hearing on consideration of a Class F-2 Liquor License Application,Lark& Owl Eatery LLC.d/b/a Lark& Owl Eatery located at 219 Walnut Avenue The applicant requested the hearing be held at the next Liquor Commission meeting. Consideration of Proposed Amendment to City's Liquor Code to Provide for a Wine Club permit Corporation Counsel Cogley outlined the current status of this location. He noted it was an event space that was looking to add a monthly wine club. The proposed amendment would allow a monthly wine club, for certain liquor license class holders, in which patrons could sample a wine and purchase a bottle to take home. He outlined the hours the tastings could take place,business plan requirements, and the annual cost of the permit. There was discussion regarding the wine club concept,monthly events, if patrons could bring in liquor, and food service requirements. Commissioner Gavin made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Dixon,to approve the wine club ordinance as presented. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Commissioners Dixon, Gavin, Lopez, Shaw, and Chairman Kaptain. Nays: None. Representatives from The Highland Lofts asked if the ordinance would be in place prior to an event being planned for.March 28, 2020 at their location. They noted that the tasting event was for a craft spirit and not a wine. There was discussion regarding the definition of a craft spirit. Also discussed was the sale of bottles for off-premise consumption. Liquor Commission Meeting March 4, 2020 Page 2 Commissioner Dixon made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Lopez,to authorize the mayor to approve,upon approval of ordinance, and ratify with the Liquor Commission a wine club permit application,that meets all requirements for The Highland Lofts. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Commissioners Dixon, Gavin, Lopez, Shaw, and Chairman Kaptain. Nays: None. Miscellaneous Commissioner Gavin asked about the new state law to allow establishment to have up to six video gaming terminals. Corporation Counsel Cogley explained the city's current cap on the number of video gaming licenses allowed in the city. He noted that the establishments seeking to add machines.can make that request in conjunction with their liquor license renewal. These requests would be presented with the liquor license renewals at the April meeting. Public Comment Sue Webb asked questions regarding the application for the Lark& Owl and what was allowed under the Class F-2 license they were seeking. Adjournment Commissioner Gavin made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Shaw,to adjourn the meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Commissioners Dixon, Gavin, Lopez, Shaw, and Chairman Kaptain. • Nays: None. Meeting adjourned at.5:14 p.m. s/Kimberly Dewis July 8, 2020 Kimberly Dewis, Recording Secretary Date Approved ELGIN LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVENthat the April 8, 2020, regularly scheduled meeting of the Liquor Control Commission is cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for May 13, 2020, at 4:30 p.m. DATED: April 3, 2020. CITY OF ELGIN By Kimberly Dewis Liquor Commission Secretary ELGIN LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the May 13, 2020, regularly scheduled meeting of the Liquor Control Commission is cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for June 10, 2020, at 4:30 p.m. DATED: May 8, 2020. CITY OF ELGIN By Kimberly Dewis Liquor Commission Secretary ELGIN LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the June 10, 2020,regularly scheduled meeting of the Liquor Control Commission is cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for July 8, 2020, at 4:30 p.m. DATED: June 5, 2020. CITY OF ELGIN By Kimberly Dewis Liquor Commission Secretary S AGENDA ELGIN LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION MEETING Conference Room 208, South Wing Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. July 8, 2020 A. Call to Order B. Roll Call C. Approval of Minutes—March 4, 2020 D. Public Hearing on consideration of a Class A-1 Liquor License Application, Cuming Holdings, LLC—Vern's Tavern d/b/a Vern's Tavern located at 76 B South Grove Avenue E. Public Hearing on consideration of a Class E-3 Liquor License Application,.Jamm&Papa Inc. d/b/a Papa Saverio's Pizzeria located at 1350 East Chicago Street F. Public Hearing on consideration of a Class E-1 Liquor License Application, Bogi Consulting d/b/a Billy Bricks-Elgin located at 64 South Grove Avenue G. Consideration of Applications for Renewal of Liquor Licenses for the Period of May 1, 2020,through April 30, 2021 H. Consideration of Applications for Licenses for Video Gaming Establishments and Distributors for the Period of April 30, 2020,through April 30, 2021 I. Miscellaneous J. Public Comment K. Adjournment ELGIN LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION MEETING July 8,2020 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 Dixon, Lopez(4:37 via telephone), Shaw and Chairman Kaptain. Absent: None. Chairman Kaptain stated: I have determined that requiring an in person meeting by all of the members of the liquor commission for this liquor commission meeting is not practical or prudent given the COVID-19 disaster, and that electronic attendance via video or audio conference by members of the liquor commission shall be permitted. Approval of Minutes Commissioner Shaw made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Dixon,to approve the minutes of the March 4, 2020 meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Commissioners Dixon, Shaw and Chairman Kaptain. Nays: None. Public.Hearing on consideration of a Class A-1 Liquor License Application, Cuming Holdings,LLC—Vern's Tavern d/b/a Vern's Tavern located at 76 B S. Grove Avenue Corporation Counsel Cogley,provided an overview of the liquor license application. He noted there would be no video gaming at the location and the establishment would have the standard operating hours. Staff recommended approval subject to conditions,outlined in the memo. There was discussion regarding the business concept. Commissioner Shaw made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Dixon,to approve the liquor license application for Class A-1, for Cuming Holdings, LLC—Vern's Tavern d/b/a Vern's Tavern located at 76 B S. Grove Avenue.. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Commissioners Dixon, Lopez, Shaw,.and Chairman Kaptain. Nays: None. Public Hearing on consideration of a Class E-3 Liquor License Application,Jamm & Papa Inc. d/b/a Papa Saverio's Pizzeria located at'1350 East Chicago Street The applicant withdrew his application from consideration at this time. Page 1 of 7 Public Hearing on consideration of a Class E-1 Liquor License Application,Bogi Consulting d/b/a Billy Bricks-Elgin located at 64 S. Grove Avenue Corporation Counsel Cogley provided an overview of the liquor license application. This application is a change of ownership and Mr. Cogley noted there would be no video gaming at the location with the establishment having standard operating hours. There was an exterior sales area permit that is also for consideration by the commission. Staff recommended approval subject to conditions outlined in the.memo. . Commissioner Shaw made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Dixon, to approve the liquor license application for the Class E-1 Liquor License and exterior sales application for Bogi Consulting d/b/a Billy Bricks-Elgin located at 64 S. Grove Avenue. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Commissioners Dixon, Lopez, Shaw, and Chairman Kaptain. Nays: None. Consideration of Applications for Renewal of Liquor Licenses for the Period of May 1, 2020,through April 30,2021 Commissioner Dixon made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Shaw,to approve the liquor license renewal applications for the period of May 1, 2020 to April 20, 2021 as outlined below. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Commissioners Dixon, Shaw,and Chairman Kaptain. Nays:None. Abstain: Commissioner Lopez. 1. LIST A-COMPLETED APPLICATIONS 7-Eleven(Summit) Butera Market(Tyler Creek) 7-Eleven(Chicago) Café Roma 7-Eleven(McLean) Carmina's Restaurant Afterset Casa Lara Restaurant A.J. Foodshop Chicago Pizza Authority Aldi#38 Edward Schock Centre Aldi#50 CVS Pharmacy Alexander's Restaurant - ' ', D Hangout . Al's Café & Creamery Danny's_Pizza American Legion Post 57 Dream Hall Bar Applebee's Neighborhood Easton's Redwood Inn Grill &Bar Elgin BP Armanetti's Wine and Spirits Elgin Buffet Baker Hill Elgin County Club Big Sammy's Hot Dogs Elgin Elks Lodge#737 Big Timber Mobil Elgin Fresh Market Boni Liquor Elgin Fruit Market Bowlway Lanes Elgin Lanes Burnt Toast Elgin Liquor and Wine Butera Market(Clock Tower) Elgin Lodge No 799 Loyal Order of Moose Page 2 of 7 Elgin Public House Otter Creek Wine & Spirits Elgin Riverside Club Owl's Athletic Club Elgin Shell—The Grove Mart Pops Pantry. Elgin Turners Portillo's Hot Dogs Estrellas Del Millenium Price Rite Gas.and Food Extra Value Wine and Spirits Price Rite Liquors Fatsoz The PRIDE of Elgin Fiesta Mexicana(Class.E). RAM Food Fiesta Mexicana(Class S) Restaurant Camaroncito Loco Frida's Party Room Rookies Sports Bar Gabutto Burger Sammy's Mexican Restaurant Geno's Fine Wine and Spirits Sam's Club#4942 Grand Victoria Casino Side Street Studio Arts Grotto at the Grove Silver Lake Restaurant The Haight Speedway#7514 Hemmens Cultural Center .Stop N Shop Highland Lofts. . Super Saver Food Mart Holiday Inn Hotel& Suites/Bennigan's Grill . Sushi Station Hoopers Sports Bar Target Store T-0834 Hoppe's Corner TJs Bar and Grill Imago Creative Studios. Total Liquors Islas Marias Restaurant Villa Liquors J&N Liquors Village.Pizza and Pub J.J. Peppers Foodstore . . Walgreens#02986 Jimmy's Charhouse. Walgreens#07100 Johnny's Supper Club . Walgreens#09439 Kubo Sushi & Sake Lounge . . . Walgreens#12772 Larkin's Discount Liquor Walmart#1814 Liberty Liquors Walnut Speakeasy Maciano's Pizza and Pastaria Wing Park Golf Course Marcus Cinemas . . Wing Park Liquors Mariscos El Amigo 2 Wingstop Mariscos El Charco ZZA Factory Martini Room Medusa Meijer Store#183 Mod Pizza Moon Food&Liquor Neighborhood Liquors Nick's Pizza&Pub Northwest Liquors . Oasis on 20 Old Republic Olde Towne Inn . Osco Drug#3291 . Osco Drug#2313 . . Page 3 of 7 2. LIST B—EXTERIOR SALES PERMITS Al's Café and Creamery, (Designated Exterior) ' Café Roma, (Designated Exterior) Danny's Pizza(Designated Exterior) Dream Hall Bar, (Designated.Exterior) Fatsoz, (Designated Exterior) Jimmy's Charhouse.(Designated Exterior) Mod Pizza, (Designated Exterior) Old Republic(Designated Exterior) Olde Towne Inn, (Designated Exterior) Sammy's Mexican(Designated Exterior) Sushi Station(Designated Exterior) TJ's Bar and Grill (Designated Exterior) 3. LIST C -Young Adult AND TEEN Night Permits Medusa 4. LIST D -Applications with Issues Change of Ownership: Billy Bricks Not Renewing: Papa Saverios Taylor Street Pizza Toom Thai . Closed Operations: Dogs Paw Brewing Gifford's Kitchen , Grumpy Goat Tavern Consideration of Applications for Licenses for Video Gaming Establishments and Distributors for the Period of April 30,2020,through April 30,2021 Commissioner Shaw made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Dixon,to approve renewal of video gaming establishments and distributors for the period of April 30, 2020,through April 30, 2021 as outlined below. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Commissioners.Dixon, Lopez, Shaw, and Chairman Kaptain. Nays: None. Liquor Commission Meeting July 8, 2020 Page,5 Name of Establishment Number of Machines Alexander's Restaurant 2 American Legion Post 57 5 Bowlway Lanes - 5 Carmina's Restaurant 5 D Hangout 5 Danny's Pizza 5 Eaton's Redwood Inn 5 Elgin Buffet 5 Elgin Lanes 5 Elgin Lodge No. 799; Loyal Order of Moose 5 Elgin Public House 2 Elgin Riverside Club 5 Elgin Shell—The Grove Mart 5 Elgin Turners 2 Fatsoz 4 Grotto at the Grove 5 Hoopers Sports Bar and Grill 5 Hoppe's Corner 5 Islas Marias Restaurant 5 Jimmy's Charhouse 5 Mariscos El Charco 5 Oasis on 20 5 Old Republic 5 . Owl's Athletic Club 5 Papa Saverio's Pizza Pub 5 Rookies Sports Bar & Grill 5 Sammy's Mexican Restaurant 3 TJs Bar and Grill .' 5 Village Pizza and Pub . 5 Walnut Speakeasy 5 Total Business 32 Total Machines 138 Distributor Number of Machines Accel Entertainment 70 . . Awesome Hand Gaming 25 Eureka Entertainment LLC 3 Gaming & Entertainment MGT (GEM) Illinois 20 Page5of7 Liquor Commission Meeting July 8, 2020 Page 6 Gold Rush Gaming 10 J&J Ventures f/k/a Tap Room Gaming LLC 10 Total Distributors: 6 138 Total Machines Commissioner Shaw made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Dixon, to approve the addition of video gaming terminals based on the application date of those requesting video gaming terminals not to exceed the current cap of 148 total machines in the city. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Commissioners Dixon, Gavin, Lopez, Shaw, and Chairman Kaptain. Nays:None. Requests for Additional Machines: Name of Establishment Total Number of Machines to be added Café Roma 6 (new application) D Hangout 1 Eaton's Redwood Inn 1 Elgin Buffet 1 Elgin Lanes 1 Elgin Shell—The Grove Mart 1 Fatsoz 2 Grotto at the Grove 1 Hoopers Sports Bar and Grill 1 Oasis on 20 1 Total Business 11 16 Total Additional Machines Distributor Number of Machines Accel Entertainment 7 Awesome Hand Gaming 0 Eureka Entertainment LLC 0 Gaming& Entertainment MGT (GEM) Illinois 1 Gold Rush Gaming 8 J&J Ventures f/k/a Tap Room Gaming LLC 0 16 Total Additional Machines Public Comment None. Page 6 of 7 Liquor Commission Meeting July 8, 2020 Page 7 Adjournment Commissioner Dixon made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Shaw, to adjourn the meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Commissioners Dixon, Lopez, Shaw, and Chairman Kaptain. Nays: None. Meeting adjourned at 5:11 p.m. s%Kimberly Dewis August 12, 2020 Kimberly Dewis,Recording Secretary Date Approved • Page 7 of 7 AGENDA ELGIN LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION MEETING Conference Room 208, South Wing Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. August 12, 2020 A. Call to Order B. Roll Call C. Approval of Minutes—July 8, 2020 D. Public Hearing on consideration of a Class F-2 Liquor License Application, Lark & Owl Eatery LLC d/b/a Lark& Owl Eatery located at 219 Walnut Avenue E. Public Hearing on consideration of a Class F Liquor License Application, Bumblebee Play LLC d/b/a Bumblebee Play Cafe located at 1015 North Randall Road F. Consideration of Stipulation and Agreed Order Regarding the Liquor Commission Complaint in the Matter of the Retail Alcoholic Liquor Dealers License of Antunez Group, Inc., d/b/a Casa Lara, 7 Clock Tower Plaza, Elgin, Illinois 60120, LC 2020-1 G. Miscellaneous H. Public Comment I. Adjournment ELGIN LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION MEETING August 12,2020 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 Dixon, Lopez, Martinez and Chairman Kaptain. Absent: Commissioner Shaw. Commissioners Dixon and Lopez attended via telephone. Chairman Kaptain stated: I have determined that requiring an in person meeting by all of the members of the liquor commission for this liquor commission meeting is not practical or prudent given the COVID-19 disaster, and that electronic attendance via video or,audio conference by members of the liquor commission shall be permitted. Approval of Minutes Commissioner Lopez made a motion,.seconded by Commissioner Martinez,to approve the minutes of the July 8, 2020 meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Commissioners Dixon,Lopez and Chairman Kaptain. Nays: None. Abstain: Commissioner Martinez Public Hearing on consideration of a Class F-2 Liquor License Application, Lark& Owl Eatery LLC d/b/a Lark& Owl Eatery located at 219 Walnut Avenue Corporation Counsel Cogley provided an overview of the liquor license application. He noted there would be no video gaming at the location and the establishment would have the operating hours of 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Staff recommended approval subject to conditions outlined in the memo. . . Commissioner Martinez made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Dixon,to approve the liquor license application for Class F-2 Liquor License Application, Lark&,Owl Eatery LLC d/b/a Lark& Owl Eatery located at 219 Walnut Avenue, subject to the outlined conditions. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Commissioners Dixon, Lopez, Martinez, and Chairman Kaptain. Nays:None. Public Hearing on consideration of a Class F Liquor License Application, Bumblebee Play LLC d/b/a Bumblebee Play Cafe located at 1015 N. Randall Road Corporation Counsel Cogley provided an overview of the liquor license application and the requirements for a Class F liquor license. He outlined the terms of the conditional use ordinance G45-17,noting the addition of alcohol would be inconsistent and not in substantial conformity Liquor Commission Meeting August 12, 2020 Page,2 with the.ordinance. Staff recommended denial of the application. There was discussion regarding the business concept. There was further discussion regarding the floor plan,barriers to café and play areas, and safety protocols. Commissioner Dixon made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Martinez,to table the liquor license application for Class F liquor license for Bumblebee Play LLC d/b/a Bumblebee Play Cafe located at 1015 N. Randall Road. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Commissioners Dixon, Lopez, Martinez, and Chairman Kaptain. Nays: None. Consideration of Stipulation and Agreed Order Regarding the Liquor Commission Complaint in the Matter of the Retail Alcoholic Liquor Dealers License of Antunez Groups Inc., d/b/a Casa Lara, 7 Clock Tower Plaza,Elgin,Illinois 60120,LC 2020-1 Corporation Counsel Cogley provided an overview of the stipulation and agreed order regarding the Liquor Commission complaint in the matter of the retail alcoholic'liquor dealers license of Antunez Group, Inc., d/b/a Casa Lam, 7 Clock Tower Plaza, Elgin, Illinois 60120, LC 2020-1 Commissioner Martinez made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Lopez,to approve the stipulation and agreed order regarding the Liquor Commission complaint in the matter of the retail alcoholic liquor dealers license of Antunez Group, Inc., d/b/a Casa Lara, 7 Clock Tower Plaza,Elgin, Illinois 60120, LC 2020-1. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Commissioners Dixon, Lopez, Martinez,,and Chairman Kaptain. Nays: None. Miscellaneous None. Public Comment . None. Adjournment Commissioner Martinez made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Dixon,to adjourn the meeting. ,Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Commissioners Dixon, Lopez, Martinez, and Chairman Kaptain. Nays: None. Meeting adjourned at 5:08 p.m. s/Kimberly Dewis 'September 9, 2020 Kimberly Dewis, Recording Secretary ' , , Date Approved AGENDA ELGIN LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION MEETING Conference Room 208, South Wing Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. September 9, 2020 A. Call to Order B. Roll Call C. Approval of Minutes—August 12, 2020 D. Public Hearing on Consideration of a Class G Liquor License Application, City of Elgin d/b/a Bowes Creek Country Club Located at 1250 Bowes Creek Boulevard E. Consideration of Application for Four Additional Video Gaming Terminal Licenses, Glogovsky Oil Company d/b/a Elgin Shell Located at 2320 N. Randall Road F. Miscellaneous G. Public Comment H. Adjournment • ELGIN LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION MEETING • September 9,2020 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 Dixon, Lopez, Martinez, Shaw and Chairman Kaptain. Absent:None.. Commissioners Dixon'and Lopez attended via telephone. Approval of Minutes Commissioner Martinez made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Dixon, to approve the minutes of the August 12, 2020 meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Commissioners Dixon, Lopez, Martinez, and Chairman Kaptain. Nays: None. Abstain: Commissioner Shaw. Public Hearing on Consideration of a Class G Liquor License Application, City of Elgin d/b/a Bowes Creek Country Club Located at 1250 Bowes Creek Boulevard Corporation Counsel Cogley provided an overview of the liquor license application. He noted that this is a similar situation to the City's other golf course, The Highlands. Staff recommended approval subject to conditions outlined in the memo. Commissioner Shaw made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Martinez,to approve the liquor license application for Class G Liquor License Application, City of Elgin d/b/a Bowes Creek Country Club Located at 1250 Bowes Creek Boulevard, subject to the outlined conditions. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Commissioners Dixon, Lopez, Martinez, Shaw and Chairman Kaptain. Nays: None. Consideration of Application for Four Additional Video Gaming Terminal Licenses, Glogovsky Oil Company d/b/a Elgin Shell Located at 2320 N. Randall Road Corporation Counsel Cogley provided an overview of the application for four additional video gaming terminals. Mr. Cogley provided a history of the video gaming license in Elgin,the reasons a license cap was put in place, and the number of licenses currently issued in the city. Staff recommended denial of the application. There was discussion regarding the size of the parcel and the qualifications for a truck stop. There was further discussion regarding future requests for video gaming licenses and revisiting increasing the number of licenses in the spring. Liquor Commission Meeting September 9, 2020 Page 2 Commissioner Shaw made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Dixon, to approve four additional Video Gaming Terminal Licenses, Glogovsky Oil Company d/b/a Elgin Shell Located at 2320 N. Randall Road. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: None. Nays: Commissioners Dixon, Lopez, Martinez, and Chairman Kaptain. Motion failed. Miscellaneous None. • Public Comment Kevin Gelatka encouraged the commission to consider expanded video gaming further to help local businesses and civic clubs. • Adjournment Commissioner Shaw made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Martinez,to adjourn the meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Commissioners Dixon, Lopez, Martinez, Shaw, and Chairman Kaptain. Nays: None. Meeting adjourned at 5:12 p.m. s/Kimberly Dewis October 14, 2020 Kimberly Dewis, Recording Secretary Date Approved AGENDA ELGIN LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION MEETING Conference Room 208, South Wing Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. October 14, 2020 A. Call to Order B. Roll Call C. Approval of Minutes—September 9, 2020 D. Consideration of Bajirao Mastani,Inc. d/b/a Total Liquors located at 823 Summit Street for a Transfer of Corporate Stock for the Existing Class B Liquor License E. In the Matter of the Retail Alcoholic Liquor Dealers License of Olde Towne Inn, Inc., d/b/a Olde Towne Inn, 412 Bluff City Boulevard, Elgin, Illinois 60120, LC 2020-2 — Proposed Order of Dismissal F. Miscellaneous G. Public Comment r H. Adjournment ELGIN LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION MEETING October 14,2020 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 Dixon, Lopez,Martinez, Shaw and Chairman Kaptain. Absent: None. Commissioner Lopez attended via telephone. Approval of Minutes Commissioner Shaw made a motion; seconded by Commissioner Dixon,to approve the minutes of the September 9, 2020 meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Commissioners Dixon, Lopez, Martinez, and Chairman Kaptain. Nays: None. Abstain: Commissioner Shaw. Consideration of Bajirao Mastani,Inc. d/b/a Total Liquors located at 823 Summit Street for a Transfer of Corporate Stock for the Existing Class B Liquor License Corporation Counsel Cogley provided an overview of the application for the transfer of corporate stock. Mr. Cogley outlined the reasons this type of application is needed and what materials are necessary to approve this transfer. Staff recommended approval of the stock transfer. Commissioner Shaw made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Martinez,to approve the transfer of corporate stock for the existing Class B Liquor License of Bajirao Mastani, Inc. d/b/a Total Liquors located at 823 Summit. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Commissioners Dixon,Lopez, Martinez, Shaw and Chairman Kaptain. Nays: None. In the Matter of the Retail Alcoholic Liquor Dealers License of Olde Towne Inn,Inc., d/b/a Olde Towne Inn,412 Bluff City Boulevard,Elgin,Illinois 60120,LC 2020-2—Proposed Order of Dismissal Corporation Counsel Cogley provided an overview of the complaint including the various months that the alcoholic liquor tax was not paid and filed properly. He noted that while staff was asking that this complaint be dismissed at this time, if another complaint is filed for this location, fines would be imposed. Liquor Commission Meeting October 14,2020 Page 2 Commissioner Shaw made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Dixon,to approve dismissal of the of the Matter of the Retail Alcoholic Liquor Dealers License of Olde Towne Inn, Inc., d/b/a Olde Towne Inn,412 Bluff City Boulevard, Elgin, Illinois 60120, LC 2020-2. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas:None. Nays: Commissioners Dixon,Lopez,Martinez, and Chairman Kaptain. Motion failed. Miscellaneous None. Public Comment None. Adjournment Commissioner Shaw made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Martinez,to adjourn the meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Commissioners Dixon,Lopez,Martinez, Shaw, and Chairman Kaptain. Nays:None. Meeting adjourned at 4:45 p.m. s/Kimberly Dewis December 2,2020 Kimberly Dewis,Recording Secretary Date Approved 1 ELGIN LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the November 4, 2020, regularly scheduled meeting of the Liquor Control Commission is cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for December 2, 2020, at 4:30 p.m. DATED: October 30,2020. CITY OF ELGIN By Kimberly Dewis Liquor Commission Secretary • • 1 r � AGENDA ELGIN LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION MEETING Conference Room 208, South Wing Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. December 2, 2020 A. Call to Order B. Roll Call C. Approval of Minutes—October 14, 2020 D. Consideration of the 2021 Meeting Schedule F. Miscellaneous G. Public Comments H. Adjournment i DRAFT ELGIN LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION MEETING December 2,2020 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 Dixon, Lopez, Martinez, Shaw and Chairman Kaptain: Absent: None.. All members,with the exception of Mayor Kaptain, attended via electronic means. This was allowed at this time granted by Governor Pritzker's Executive Order 2020-07. Approval of Minutes Commissioner Shaw made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Dixon,to approve the minutes of the October 14, 2020 meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Commissioners Dixon, Lopez, Martinez, and Chairman Kaptain. Nays: None. Consideration of the 2021 Meeting Schedule Commissioner Dixon made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Martinez,to approve the proposed 2021 Liquor Control Commission meeting schedule. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Commissioners Dixon,Lopez, Martinez, Shaw and Chairman Kaptain. Nays: None. Miscellaneous None. Public Comment None. Adiournment . Commissioner Dixon made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Martinez,to adjourn the meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Commissioners Dixon, Lopez, Martinez, Shaw, and Chairman Kaptain. Nays:None. Meeting adjourned at 4:35 p.m. s/Kimberly Dewis January 13, 2021 Kimberly Dewis, Recording Secretary Date Approved