08/24/2010 Resolutions 2010-232RESOLUTION 2010-232
WHEREAS, an application was filed by Nickie J. Kallos, Jr., doing business as
Nickie's Lounge, 1060198 East 3`d Street for a Class "C" Liquor License; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing notice was published in the Grand Island Independent as
required by state law on August 14, 2010; such publication cost being $15.18; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on August 24, 2010 for the purpose of
discussing such liquor license application.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that:
The City of Grand Island hereby recommends approval ofthe above-identified
liquor license application contingent upon final inspections.
The City of Grand Island hereby makes no recommendation as to the above-
identified liquor license application.
The City of Grand Island hereby makes no recommendation as to the above-
identified liquor license application with the following stipulations:
The City of Grand Island hereby recommends denial of the above-identified
liquor license application for the following reasons:
See attached.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 24, 2009.
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Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form o
August 23, 2010 p City Attorney
Deny the application of Nickie J. Kallos, Jr. dba Nickie's Lounge, 106-108 East 3`d
Street for a Class "C" Liquor License based on the following:
1. Not of good character and reputation in the community -Nebraska Liquor
Control Rules and Regulations Section 53-125 (2) for the following reasons:
• The owner, Mr. Kallos has not demonstrated in the past that he is fit, willing
and able to properly provide the service proposed within the City.
• The owner, Mr. Kallos in the past has not demonstrated the type of management
and control in owning the licensed premise to be sufficient to insure that the
licensed business conforms to the provisions and requirements of the license.
• There are multiple on sale liquor establishments in this area of Grand Island.
• The Grand Island Police Department frequently lacks adequate resources to
police Nickie's Lounge and respond to the calls for service.
• A Liquor License for Nickie's Lounge is not consistent with the public interest.