Local Liquor Commission

February 14, 2019 I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL VOTE Mr. Kozik called the February 14, 2019 meeting of the Local Liquor Control Commission meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers of the Wheaton City Hall, 303 West Wesley Street. Upon roll call, the following were present: Commissioner Pearse, Commissioner Sender, Commissioner Wolgemuth. Absent: Commissioner Brown, Chair Taylor. City Staff Present: James P. Kozik, Director of Planning and Economic Development. Mr. Kozik asked for a motion to appoint a Chair pro tem. Commissioner Pearse moved and Commissioner Wolgemuth seconded a motion to appoint Commissioner Sender as Chair pro tem. On a voice vote, all voted aye. II. PUBLIC COMMENT There was no public comment. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – December 12, 2018 Commissioner Wolgemuth moved and Commissioner Pearse seconded a motion to approve the minutes of the December 12, 2018 Local Liquor Control Commission meeting as submitted. On a voice vote, all voted aye. IV. NEW BUSINESS Application for a Class E Liquor License, Class E-Café Liquor License and approval of a Courtyard – Pete’s Fresh Market – 151 Rice Lake Square Ms. Stephanie Dremonas, representing Royale Liquors LLC, DBA Pete’s Fresh Market, was in attendance to present an application for a Class E Liquor License, a Class E-Café Liquor License and approval of a courtyard for their store that is currently under construction at 151 Rice Lake Square to the Board. Ms. Dremonas stated that in addition to a Class E Liquor License to allow the sale of packaged goods, Pete’s Fresh Market is seeking a Class E – Café License to allow the sale of beer and wine in their café which is located near the front of the store. Lastly, Ms. Dremonas stated that Pete’s Fresh Market is proposing an enclosed "Courtyard" located on the south end of their store. The courtyard area would have access from the café dining area inside the store and would be portioned off as a designated sitting area. WHEATON CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA February 14, 2018 Commissioner Pearse questioned Ms. Dremonas about the number of stores Pete’s operates and how many of them have liquor licenses. Ms. Dremonas stated that they operate 14 grocery stores and that 8 of them have liquor licenses. Ms. Dremonas stated that this located is scheduled to open in mid April. Ms. Dremonas further added they have had no liquor violations at their other locations. Hearing no further questions or comments, Commissioner Pearse moved and Commissioner Wolgemuth seconded a motion to recommend approval of an application for a Class E Liquor License, Class E-Café Liquor License and approval of a Courtyard to Royale Liquors LLC, DBA Pete’s Fresh Market, 151 Rice Lake Square. On a roll call vote; all voted aye. V. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS There was no miscellaneous business. VI. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 P.M. Respectfully submitted, James P. Kozik, AICP Director of Planning and Economic Development