Minutes, License Committee

Tuesday, August 26, 2003, 4:00 p.m.

1. This meeting was called to order at 4:05 p.m.  Present were:  Ald. Foeckler, Ald. Grabowski, Ald. Koehler, Deputy Clerk Pam Bauer and Justin Lehrke, representing Aldi Foods.
2. Justin Lehrke advised the committee that the intent of Aldi was to provide 4-5 premium beers and 8-10 different wines at their 27^th Street location.  Aldi is a limited assortment grocer and they do not intend to become a full-scale liquor store.  They have limited hours of operation, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday, except Friday, which is open from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and are closed on Sunday.  All employees are required to be at least 18 years of age.  Ald. Koehler, seconded by Ald. Grabowski, moved to grant an original “Class A” Combination license to Aldi, Inc., Scott Thomas, Agent, for the Aldi store at 6810 S. 27^th St.  All voted aye; motion carried.
3. Ald. Foeckler, seconded by Ald. Koehler, moved to grant a run/walk license to the Basilica of St. Josaphat Youth Group for 9/27/03.  All voted aye; motion carried.
4. A brief discussion was held on scheduling of future meetings.  The committee agreed that for routine items such as bartender applications, no meeting would be necessary.  As has been past practice, a meeting would be scheduled for any new liquor license applications and for any questionable license applications/issues.  The committee would like to have a representative present for any new liquor license requests.

Ald. Foeckler, seconded by Ald. Grabowski, moved to adjourn this meeting at 4:26 p.m.  All voted aye; motion carried.