The Park Ridge Liquor License Review Board met Sept. 19 to modify the license fee.
Here are the meeting's minutes, as provided by the board:
CITY OF PARK RIDGE
505 BUTLER PLACE
PARK RIDGE, IL 60068
TEL: 847-318-5200
FAX: 847-318-5300
TDD: 847-318-5252
www.parkridge.us
J O U R N A L O F T H E P R O C E E D I N G S
LIQUOR LICENSE REVIEW BOARD
CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
505 BUTLER PLACE PARK RIDGE, IL 60068
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2016 AT 6:30 P.M.
Acting Mayor and Liquor Commissioner Maloney called the meeting to order at 6:33 pm
I. Roll Call
Deputy Clerk Peterson read the roll call and the following members indicated their presence:
Comm. Bowles, Flyke, Svanascini, and Acting Mayor/Liquor Commissioner Maloney. Comm. Baldi and
Greisbach were absent.
II. Approval of Minutes
A. July 18, 2016
Moved by Comm. Flyke. Seconded by Comm. Svanascini.
Motion carried; voice vote.
III. Citizens Present Wishing To Be Heard On a Non-Agenda Item
No comments.
IV. Non-Member Aldermen Wishing To Be Heard On a Non-Agenda Item
No comments.
V. Discussion Items
A. Liquor License Fee modification for establishments serving Beer & Wine only
Liquor Commissioner Maloney explained that the owner of Spuntino’s addressed the City Council at its
September 19 meeting. He indicated that the annual fee of his Liquor License had increased $500
from what he had paid in the past. His argument is that he only serves beer and wine; the License he was
required to obtain, a Class “R” costs $2,500, $500 more, which allows him to serve all types of alcoholic
beverages. He is paying for something he does not wholly utilize. His prior “C type” license allowed him to
serve beer and wine only and cost $2,000. He inquired whether a modification could be made for those
establishments only serving beer and wine.
Acting Mayor Maloney/Liquor Commissioner Maloney explained that the City Council will be addressing matter
in the future. He is seeking the opinion of the Liquor License Review Board.
Acting Mayor/Liquor Commissioner Maloney explained that prior to the rewrite of the liquor code, a “C” type
was available for $2,000. The fees had not been increased for some time. The purpose of the rewrite of the
Liquor Ordinance was to streamline the process; fees were also adjusted accordingly.
Commissioner Bowles questioned the procedure if someone did obtain a beer / wine service license who later
wanted to change to a full service Class “R.” Deputy Clerk Peterson indicated it would be a new application
with a fee adjustment/proration and the request would be formalized through ordinance with the City Council to
change the number and types of licenses issued. She also indicated that this is an ideal time to make the
change since the liquor license renewal process will soon be underway and the application would need to be
revised accordingly.
September 19, 2016 Journal of the Proceedings of the Liquor License Review Board (Cont.)
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Comm. Flyke did not oppose the change but recognized the time involvement of having to come before the
board if an establishment owner wanted to change the license type. Why not just pay the $500, from a
streamlined perspective?
Comm. Svanascini questioned the amount of establishments this would affect. He leaned towards making no
change; he liked the simplicity. He also posed a question in regards to the difference of the amount paid for
insurance if a business serves beer and wine only or if an establishment has full alcoholic beverage service.
Acting Mayor/Liquor Commissioner Maloney also leaned towards code simplicity and keeping the code as it is.
Deputy Clerk Peterson indicated that in 2015 there were about four establishments (of about 40) that served
beer and wine only. The number provided was based on past licenses before the Liquor Ordinance rewrite.
The amount paid by an establishment for beer/wine only service and full service remained a question; the
penalty of an establishment who violated beer/wine service was another.
VI. New Business
Acting Mayor/Liquor Commissioner Maloney also indicated that he was questioned by Harp and Fiddle about
extending the hours for service on its patio/beer garden and seeks the opinion of the Board at a future
meeting. He was uncertain whether the current stop time was 10 p.m. or 11 p.m.
VII. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 6:46 p.m.
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