2017-06-01 Liquor Commission Minutes

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Greenwell: Back to my question, this letter talks about a problem. I'm a little concerned. Is there a problem with giving her a license if there's already drinking in the park? I need some help here. Takase: From what we can tell, there's not. We did have some other people from the community come to see me and they were in support of her operation and them getting a liquor license, however their concern was people buying liquor from the store and hanging out at the park. Chances are truthfully, there are some people, but nobody seems to think it's really a problem. She closes at 6:00 P.M., so it's not like they're going to be there all night buying beer from her and hanging out. I don't anticipate it being a problem. Other residents in the area are actually in support of her and it's not something that we usually see too often. At this point, as a Department, we are willing to give her a chance to run her operation. Like every other licensee, they are always subject to coming back before the Commission if there are problems. Based on what's here so far, based on her hours, we don't anticipate problems. I think she's looking for mostly the local trade which is what the other residents are happy about, but also, the tourists go to the Old Highway Inn. It would be a natural stop. You do have some facilities on your patio? Soli: We do, but we won't be serving at all. We don't want to serve on premises. We will be very stringent on that. We are always moving back and forth to the patio so it would be easy to monitor. If I might add something also, my family and I have lived in Pepe`ekeo — well my family has always lived in Pepeekeo. The park being in the best condition it can be is definitely a top priority to us. We wouldn't want to do anything to hinder the quality of the neighborhood, especially because we're actually the closest people to the park. We definitely took that into strong consideration when applying for the license and what that would do. I feel like we really understand how that neighborhood works and we're friends with a lot of people in the community so I feel we have a good relationship and understanding. We have a vested interest in the community in being safe and quiet at night. Taniguchi: I move to close public hearing. Greenwell: Second. Mr. Taniguchi moved that the public hearing on Application No. 16-25 be closed; seconded by Mr. Greenwell. Takaba: Moved and seconded to close public hearing. Any discussion? There was no discussion from the Commissioners. Takaba: Hearing none. All those in favor say "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Takaba: Those opposed "Nay." JUNE 1, 2017- LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 7