I think the meeting should be in the evening and not at their resturant, which is pretty far for neighbors to walk.  Given the high amount of interest in this among neighbors, Vilas NA should be making it as easy as possible for people to attend.
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From: Brad Ricker [bradricker@charter.net]
Sent: Thursday, September 02, 2010 10:32 PM
To: wolleat@charter.net; Kerr, Julia; Rosemary Bodolay; Bill Stern; Hans Borcherding; Dexheimer, Dave; Richard Scott; Amy Poland; Kathy Wall; Jon Standridge; tomturnquist; Sue Ellingson
Subject: Re: (proposed) liquor store @1935 Monroe Street

I spoke briefly with a son of Mr. Singh today (Sumanjit? I'm not certain.). They own the Taste of India restaurant on Monroe Street and a new restaurant downtown on W. Mifflin called Taste of India. The family also owns restaurants in Brookfield and Green Bay, according to the website.

We agreed to talk tomorrow about their plans. I will express the neighborhood's interest in meeting with them. With their restaurant businesses I expect that a meeting during the day is preferable from their perspective, but not sure what to suggest since I don't know anyone else's schedule. Might Saturday afternoon September 11th at Taste of India work? Any input would be welcomed, especially since I have limited availability this month.

The young man I spoke with said he had already talked with the police, so perhaps Dave Dexheimer isn't as interested?

Brad


On Aug 31, 2010, at 10:04 PM, Brad Ricker wrote:

> All,
>
> There has been some confusion behind the scenes regarding when ALRC will consider this application and whether or not a neighborhood meeting will be held. But today it was confirmed that the ALRC hearing/meeting is the 29th and I will now contact Mr. Singh to express our interest in meeting with him. I am limited to Sept. 7th evening (a Tuesday, which I know conflicts for Julia), or the 11th-14th. Perhaps the weekend of Sept 11-12 might work for a majority? But Officer Dexheimer and Julia seem like especially important attendees, and I don't have to be there if they and others are available. Let me start with Mr. Singh and then report to you all tomorrow.
>
> Brad
>
> On Aug 26, 2010, at 11:00 PM, Brad Ricker wrote:
>
>> I will call Mr. Singh tomorrow or this weekend to let him know of our interest in meeting with him and learning more about him and his business. Personally I have a number of limitations on meetings in September, but we'll find a time as early in the month as possible.
>>
>> Regarding the September 15th "deadline", I looked on the Legistar website (again) and it says that ALRC doesn't meet again until September 29th:
>>
>> http://legistar.cityofmadison.com/calendar/
>>
>> The August minutes aren't posted there yet; Julia, is there some other meeting on the 15th that preceedes ALRC??? I believe the idea of there being a meeting on the 15th came from the sign in the store window.
>>
>> Thanks to all for engaging on this.
>>
>> Brad
>>
>>
>> On Aug 26, 2010, at 10:02 PM, <wolleat@charter.net> wrote:
>>
>>> I would like to see a meeting called asap. I'll help with leafletting. I own a propert on Van Buren & Jefferson. Plw
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ---- Rosemary Bodolay <rosemary@artindustry.org> wrote
>>>> Julia,
>>>> Thanks for forwarding the liquor license application.  I read through
>>>> it and there are a few "empty" spaces/ unanswered questions. Plus the
>>>> applicants checked the "yes" box that they had contacted the
>>>> neighborhood association (which hasn't been done) and the alder (which
>>>> seems hasn't been done).  An example of an empty:  They checked the box
>>>> indicating that they each had been "convicted of any offenses - (fed,
>>>> state, municipal)", but then did not fill in what those were.
>>>>
>>>> So, I think it would be a good idea if the proposed liquor retailers
>>>> met with neighbors and the VNA Council or reps.  We take the
>>>> application for liquor license very seriously if it's a restaurant/bar.
>>>> I think we should treat this situation similarly.  (plus, i REALLY
>>>> don't like the misrepresentation that the applicants state they did
>>>> contact us and we have "no comment").
>>>>
>>>> Brad, we should organize a meeting, invite - by leaf letting -  the
>>>> adjacent neighbors, as well as promote on the list serv.
>>>> I know that the deadline of 9/15 is close, but there have been comments
>>>> on the Vilas listserv and i think to be fair and responsible we should
>>>> organize a meeting.
>>>>
>>>> -Rosemary
>>>>
>>>> ********************
>>>> Rosemary Bodolay
>>>> Vilas Neighborhood Association,Past President
>>>> 1636 Adams St.
>>>> Madison, WI  53711
>>>>
>>>> On Aug 26, 2010, at 11:56 AM, Kerr, Julia wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Brad, Attached please find a copy of the liquor license application
>>>>> for the old Burkhalter Travel spot, which I just requested and
>>>>> received from the Clerk's Office.  I would suggest inviting the
>>>>> applicant to a VNA meeting to discuss his plans.  I would also suggest
>>>>> asking asking Officer Dave Dexheimer if he can attend as well as
>>>>> nearby neighbor Pat Wolleat who has contacted me (both email addresses
>>>>> included above).
>>>>>
>>>>> In a situation like this where neighborhood interest may be high, in
>>>>> addition to posting on the list serv, it would be beneficial for the
>>>>> association distribute leaflets advertising the meeting in the
>>>>> 1800,1900, and 2000 blocks of Madison Street and let Orange know as
>>>>> well.  As for me, I'll do my best to attend any meeting that you
>>>>> schedule on this matter.  jsk
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