Liquor Commission — Naperville, IL
Date: 2018-02-08

City of Naperville

 400 S. Eagle Street
 Naperville, IL 60540




  Meeting Agenda

Thursday, February 8, 2018

 3:00 PM




 Council Chambers


Liquor Commission
Liquor Commission Meeting Agenda February 8, 2018



A. CALL TO ORDER:

B. ROLL CALL:

C. PUBLIC FORUM:

D. OLD BUSINESS:
1. 18-104 Approve Ribfest Additional Requests

2. 18-126 Receive staff report on Dispenser Permit

3. 18-129 Receive the outdoor seating ordinance to remove the sunset provision.


E. NEW BUSINESS:
1. 18-127 Receive staff report on Catering and Bartending Service Permit

2. 18-128 VR 360 request to expand the cap for the Class M liquor license.


F. REPORTS:
1. 18-101 Approval of November 9, 2017 Liquor Commission Meeting Minutes


 1. Restaurant Association Report - Jeffries

 2. BASSET- Employee Training Statistics - Riggs

 3. Tobacco Enforcement Review - Riggs

 4. Liquor Report - Riggs

 5. Liquor Concept Committee Update - Trotz


G. EXECUTIVE SESSION:

H. ADJOURNMENT:




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400 S. Eagle Street
 City of Naperville Naperville, IL 60540



 Meeting Minutes

 Liquor Commission


Thursday, February 8, 2018 3:00 PM Council Chambers


A. CALL TO ORDER:

 Mayor Chirico called the meeting to order at 3:04pm.

B. ROLL CALL:
 Present 9- Mayor Steve Chirico, Pam Davis, Charles Maher, Paul O'Toole, Whitney Robbins,
 Mitch Stauffer, Joe Vozar, Scott Wehrli, and Kimberly White
 Absent 1- Marc Blackman


C. PUBLIC FORUM:

 There was no one present to speak under Public Forum.

D. OLD BUSINESS:

1. Approve Ribfest Additional Requests

 Rick Grimes, Ribfest Executive Director, and Joel Carlson, 2018 Ribfest
 Chair, were present to request additional changes to the serving of alcohol
 at Ribfest. There will be two larger beer tents in the North Park. They will
 continue to have beer service in the Sponsor Tent with a second location if
 needed. There will be beer service in the Skybox and two locations at the
 front of stage. There will be three beer tents in the South Park. That is an
 increase from two beer tents last year. The South Park will be open to the
 public all four days at a cost of $5 and they anticipate larger crowds. They
 had previously requested and were granted approval to serve 16oz beer
 cans. They will continue to serve beer in cups at the front of stage and the
 Sponsor Tent.

 They are going to RFID bracelets. This will replace the ticket. The person's
 credit card will be downloaded to the bracelet. There will be tents available
 for people to go to with RFID questions or issues. The bonded personnel
 that sold tickets will now be in the beer tents taking cash.

 They had asked and received permission to have a tasting in the Sponsor
 Tent from 2pm - 6pm each day. This would be a 1/4 oz of liquor and 1oz of
 wine. There would be a limit of three tastings and that would be controlled
 by the RFID bracelet. We are asking to expand this slightly by adding this

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 to the Skybox during the same time.

 Commissioner Vozar questioned that they had already received
 permission to serve 16oz cans. Yes, they had received permission.

 Commissioner Robbins asked Detective Riggs about the RFID bracelets
 and how easily they would be to take them off. He has been looking into
 this. Rick Grimes stated that the RFID has no impact on alcohol serving. It's
 a payment method. There will be a separate wrist band for 21 and over.

 Commissioner Robbins wanted to know the reason to move to cans. It is
 believed that they will be able to serve quicker. They are also working on
 recycling efforts.

 Commissioner Vozar asked how they will control the three tastings. The
 bracelet should not be able to be taken off.

 Commissioner Vozar asked if what they approve has to go to City Council
 and it does not. He then asked if what they approve will be for just this event
 or all events. It will be for just this event.



 Commissioner Maher moved, seconded by Commissioner Davis to accept the
 proposal as presented.

 Aye: 8- Davis, Maher, O'Toole, Robbins, Stauffer, Vozar, Wehrli, and White

 Excused: 1- Mayor Chirico

 Absent: 1- Blackman


2. Receive staff report on Dispenser Permit

 Kavita Athanikar reported that at the last Liquor Commission meeting, staff was
 directed to bring back some language regarding self service through taps. A
 concept had come through and asked for a liquor license and because they
 were a Class B restaurant with a customer bar, liquor service may come from
 any source. They were approved for that license. Moving forward, this
 mechanism may become more popular. Staff did prepare an ordinance for your
 review. This is a baseline for consideration and discussion today. This is a
 brand new permit. The permit establishes certain requirements for the
 establishment. The permit is for an establishment that allows for the selfservice
 of beer and wine only. It's required any time the self dispensing taps are on
 premises. This would only apply for the Class B Restaurant & Tavern or a
 Class J Hotel license holders. The consumption would be on premises. The
 amounts are a maximum of 24oz of beer or 6oz of wine per pour. For food
 service, there would have to be a full menu and a fully staffed kitchen available
 just like the Class B and J licenses that is already required. The annual fee is
 slated at $500 per permit. It would be capped at 2 in the downtown and 4

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 non-downtown.

 Mayor Chirico stated that this is a follow up codification to have control over self
 service. Currently we have Red Arrow coming to town with 48 tappers and 64
 Wine Bar. There is nothing in the code to prevent others from doing this.

 This is a permit that will attach to a license and it is only for a Class B or Class
 J.

 Commissioner Wehrli was concerned with supervision. When we dealt with
 Wine 64 and Red Arrow, we were assured that as part of their business model
 there would be BASSET trained servers around the tap mechanisms. We can
 make that a requirement for this permit. The business needs to know that they
 will be responsible for any over serving.

 Commissioner Maher asked if we would be able to require cameras. That could
 be a requirement in the ordinance.

 Commissioner Davis asked if we ever look at ordinances from surrounding
 communities.

 Kavita Athanikar answered that there isn't an ordinance in Illinois regarding
 tappers at this time. The businesses are covered under a different license.

 Commissioner Vozar reiterated Commissioner Wehrli in that there needs to be
 language in the permit that the establishment is responsible for any
 repercussions from self serving.

 Commissioner Robbins stated that when Red Arrow presented in front of the
 Liquor Commission, they said that they have a software package that helps
 monitor the serving amounts. Is that something that we could look at? She
 would like to see a demo of this software.

 Commissioner Stauffer asked if we could ask 64 Wine Bar and Red Arrow Tap
 for input.

 Mayor Chirico stated that on the permit we can require supervision and that if
 there is a problem, the floor ambassador will be ticketed.

 Commissioner Maher would be interested in having 64 Wine Bar and Red
 Arrow Tap to come back to the Liquor Commission one more time.

 Mayor Chirico stated that once the permit is finalized, we will send it out to the
 businesses to get their input.

 Directions to staff:
 Security Cameras, retention of footage for 90 days
 The ability to cut off a person and reup the card.
 Violations are the managers responsibility.

 This will be brought back to the Commission but not at the next meeting. Also,

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 have the Restaurant Group look at it.




3. Receive the outdoor seating ordinance to remove the sunset provision.

 Mayor Chirico stated that this is coming back to the commission because there
 is a one year sunset. This commission made a positive recommendation a year
 ago and City Council approved it. There was a one year sunset which was the
 commission's recommendation. There is a cap of five. Two of the five took
 advantage of it - Craftsman and Quiubo. There was a short term temporary
 permit issued to Sullivan's when they remodeled their bar area. Craftsman
 purchased some temporary fencing because the cost to purchase what they
 wanted, they didn't feel they should invest until it was permanent. At this time,
 we are hoping that what ever decision is made from the Council will be a
 permanent solution.
 Keep in mind, this is a permit that needs to be applied for every year and you
 could be denied. Two of the other three did not do this until they knew it would
 be permanent, that was Front Street and Sullivan's. Mod Pizza went with
 outdoor seating without alcohol.

 Commissioner O'Toole asked if there were any issues. Detective Riggs stated
 that there were no issues.



 Commissioner Maher moved to recommend to City Council to eliminate the
 Sunset clause regarding outdoor seating, seconded Commissioner White.

 Aye: 8- Davis, Maher, O'Toole, Robbins, Stauffer, Vozar, Wehrli, and White

 Excused: 1- Mayor Chirico

 Absent: 1- Blackman

E. NEW BUSINESS:

1. Receive staff report on Catering and Bartending Service Permit
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 This is being brought back to tighten up an ordinance that was past regarding
 caterers who are coming from outside of Naperville. We are in the process of
 trying to identify them and make sure they are aware that they need a Naperville
 license too. This particular agenda item also includes bartending service. They
 are not caterers but are companies that just provide the service of alcohol.

 Kavita Athanikar reported that we already have the catering permit in existence.
 What this is doing is adding the provision for the bartending service.

 Commissioner Wehrli asked where we were on allowing caterers to have a
 cash bar.

 Kavita Athanikar stated that Belgio's was looking into this with their catering
 association and working with the Chamber and we are waiting for them to get
 back to us.

 This requirement is part of the State Liquor Code. Someone would have to bring
 this to the State for them to change the legislation.

 Mayor Chirico stated that we will send a letter to our caterers and the State
 Liquor Commission regarding this issue.




 Commissioner Vozar moved to add bartending service to be included under the
 Catering Permit, seconded by Commissioner Robbins.

 Aye: 8- Davis, Maher, O'Toole, Robbins, Stauffer, Vozar, Wehrli, and White

 Excused: 1- Mayor Chirico

 Absent: 1- Blackman


2. VR 360 request to expand the cap for the Class M liquor license.

 Marcus Beam was present to request the expansion of the Class M liquor
 license. He would like to bring a family entertainment center to Naperville,
 VR360. He gave a short presentation. VR360 is a virtual reality center. $15 for
 the first experience and $10 for the following experiences. Each adventure takes
 1 - 5 minutes. The hours will be 11am to 11pm.
 The locations are 1700 - 2200 sq. ft. There will be a full bar with cans of beer
 and prepackaged wine products. Patrons have to go to the bar for service. The
 Naperville location is at 22 E. Chicago Avenue. They expect 100 patrons a day.
 Everyone signs a disclaimer.

 Mayor Chirico asked Katie Wood, Downtown Naperville Alliance to come
 forward. She asked about the zoning. Where does this fit in the downtown?
 Does it meet the zoning code?

 There is no kitchen. They will be serving prepackaged gourmet good.



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 Commissioner Vozar stated that under the Class M license, there is the lifestyle
 amenities and experience. This would probably come under the experience and
 he is concerned with people just sitting at the bar.

 Commissioner Davis is not concerned about people sitting at the bar all day.

 Commissioner Stauffer asked about the business plan and would he allow
 someone to stay all day if they weren't taking part in an experience. There is a
 very small bar area with some retail. He never envisioned this as a hang out
 spot.

 Commissioner White asked if he would move forward without alcohol? Yes, he
 would but he prefers not to. He is not opposed to a two drink maximum.

 Commissioner Maher asked if a condition of a two drink maximum could be put
 on this license. If it was, it would be for everyone who has a Class M
 (recreational license). If it was classified as a lifestyle amenity, then it would
 have the two drink maximum.

 Mayor Chirico introduced Trevor Dick of the TED Department to discuss the
 zoning of this business. It was recommended that they go to the Planning and
 Zoning Commission.

 Trevor Dick and Katie Wood demonstrated the Virtual Reality.

 Mayor Chirico advised the petitioner that he will have to go to the Planning and
 Zoning Commission. He further advised him that the DNA will give an opinion.
 Regarding the liquor service, once the concept matures the Liquor Commission
 will make a recommendation.




F. REPORTS:

1. Approval of November 9, 2017 Liquor Commission Meeting Minutes



 Commissioner Maher moved to approve the minutes of the November 9, 2017
 Liquor Commission meeting, seconded by Commissioner Robbins.
 Aye: 8- Davis, Maher, O'Toole, Robbins, Stauffer, Vozar, Wehrli, and White

 Excused: 1- Mayor Chirico

 Absent: 1- Blackman

 1. Restaurant Association Report - Jeffries


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 No report.

 2. BASSET- Employee Training Statistics - Riggs

 Detective Riggs reported that the December 2017 Class had 72 attendees with
 8 no shows. The January 2018 Class had 41 attendees with 11 no shows.

 The online training has begun and one person has taken it.

 3. Tobacco Enforcement Review - Riggs

 Detective Riggs reported that we have received the 2018 Tobacco Grant from
 the State of Illinois.
 Before the tobacco checks take place, we do an educational disbursement of
 the materials and that will be completed by the end of February.



 4. Liquor Report - Riggs

 Detective Riggs reported that in December, 2017 there were 22 DUI's
 compared to 11 DUI's in 2016. In January 2018, there were 15 DUI's compared
 to 9 DUI's in 2017.

 5. Liquor Concept Committee Update - Trotz

 Trotz reported the following concepts:

 November 6, 2017
 Wild Rice Sushi & Grill, used to be Fat Noodles on Ogden

 Liquor Delivery Service - warehouse with drivers to deliver alcohol. She met
 with the Mayor and Kavita and was directed to do further research and she
 hasn't come back.

 December 20, 2017
 Winter Ale Fest - end of February

 Potter's Fest - requested to do a fest but have been denied by the Special
 Events Committee.

 Hoshi Sushi - formerly Taka Sushi
 2960 Artesian Road

 January 18, 2018
 Ribfest

 Wal-Mart Delivery Service - preorder and then go to the store to pick it up.

 Malloy's Beer Tasting Event - They had planned an event before they came to
 us. The Mayor is allowing it with some limitations.

 We met with the new owners of an existing restaurant for a location on Rt. 59. It
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 will be small plates and wood fired pizza.

 There are three places that area changing ownership - Miss Kitty's, Front Street
 Cantina and Paris Bistro.


G. EXECUTIVE SESSION:

H. ADJOURNMENT:

 Commissioner Maher moved to adjourn the meeting at 4:36pm, seconded by
 Commissioner Vozar.
/S/ Emy Trotz

Executive Assistant/Mayor




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