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Session 1520, Minutes Page 6 May 21, 1990 (re In response to Mayor Majerus, Mr. 011endorff said the original application was made in October, more than six months ago. Councilmembers Price and Thompson voted Aye, and Councilmembers Adams, Wagner, Schuman, Schoomer, and Mayor Majerus voted Nay. The motion failed by a vote of five to two. Mr. Price urged councilmembers to visit the store and see how well-run it is, in case the applicant reapplies later. LIC UOR LICENSE - 8141 DELMAR BOULEVARD The City Manager said an application was received to change the liquor license at Premier Wine and Cheese, 8141 Delmar, from beer and wine to intoxicating liquor of all kinds, and to transfer the license to a new owner. He recom- mended that the license remain limited to wine and beer and that the transfer to the new owner be approved. He noted that Council policy has been to limit full liquor outlets to the number currently in existence and to large general merchandise type of stores. Mr. Adams said he was opposed to the issuance of a full liquor license at this location. The applicant, Mr. Wendell Jones, 8141 Delmar, said he and his wife were buy- ing this business and had no desire to run a package liquor store, but wanted to upgrade the license primarily to sell liqueurs and after-dinner drinks. Their aim is supply personal service to store patrons, unlike most stores that sell package liquor. Mr. Schoomer asked Mr. Jones if he would come back in six months and apply for the license he wanted in case Council does not approve the requested license. Mr. Jones said he would not be opposed to doing that. In response to Mr. Price, Mr. Jones said he preferred that the store not be called a liquor store, because it is more of a specialty store that provides personalized service for special cheeses, sausage, wines, etc. Mr. Wagner moved approval of the license transfer, with the license limited to beer and wine. Mrs. Schuman seconded the motion, adding that this store is a small retail operation which has been in this location for 10 or 12 years and which provides personalized service in the selection of specialty foods and wines. Mr. Price said he was trying to clarify what the limit was for full liquor sale outlets, and Mr. 011endorff said it was two. Mr. 011endorff said when this was last discussed, Council could not agree on the definition of a large store; however, this store is much smaller (2000 square feet) than any the Council wanted included in the policy for large liquor stores. All voted Aye to transfer the beer and wine license at 8141 Delmar. PEONNEL REPORT The Personnel report for the week ending May 19, 1990 was received and ordered filed.