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Liquor Control Commission Meeting Special Meeting City Hall - Council Chambers 1707 St Johns Avenue Highland Park, IL 60035 January 26, 2026 4:00 PM Agenda PUBLIC NOTICE OF A SPECIAL MEETING Individuals with questions or feedback about an agenda item can address the Liquor Control Commission in the following ways: 1. Emails with Unlimited Information. Individuals may email the City an unlimited number of words at cityhp@cityhpil.com. Emails will be forwarded to the Liquor Control Commission if requested. All emails received will be acknowledged. 2. Telephone. Individuals with no access to email may leave a message with the City Manager’s Office at 847.926.1000. 3. Live Comments. Individuals are able to address the Liquor Control Commission during the Public Hearing. Questions/comments should be limited to three minutes or less. The City encourages individuals to sign-up for its enews for important information from the City. To sign-up for the enews, visit www.cityhpil.com. I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Approval of Minutes A. Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Liquor Control Commission Held on September 23, 2024 IV. Business from the Public (Individuals wishing to be heard regarding items not listed on this agenda) V. Scheduled Business A. Hearing Regarding a Violation of the Liquor Control Ordinances with Respect to the Sale of Alcoholic Liquor to a Minor by an Employee of Infuse Hospitality d/b/a Braeside Market B. Hearing Regarding a Violation of the Liquor Control Ordinances with Respect to the Sale of Alcoholic Liquor to a Minor by an Employee of Sunset Food Mart d/b/a Sunset Foods Page 1 of 7 VI. Closed Session VII. Adjournment Page 2 of 7 Staff Report Meeting Date: January 26, 2026 Staff Contact: Ashley Palbitska, Assistant to the City Manager/Deputy City Clerk Department: City Manager's Office Title: Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Liquor Control Commission Held on September 23, 2024 Recommendation: For the Liquor Control Commission's approval are the minutes of the Special Meeting of the Liquor Control held on September 23, 2024. Attachments: 1. MIN LCC 240923 Page 3 of 7  MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HIGHLAND PARK, ILLINOIS MEETING DATE: Monday, September 23, 2024 MEETING LOCATION: City Council Chambers, City Hall 1707 St. Johns Avenue, Highland Park, Illinois CALL TO ORDER At 4:00 PM, Chair Rotering called the meeting to order and asked the Assistant to the City Manager to call the roll: ROLL CALL Members Present: Chairman Rotering, Commissioner Stone, Commissioner Blumberg Members Absent: None Chairman Rotering declared a quorum was present. Staff Present: Ghida Neukirch, Lou Jogmen, Ashley Palbitska Also Present: Deputy Corporation Counsel Hart Passman; David Sloane - DINX BUSINESS FROM THE PUBLIC There was no business from the public. SCHEDULED BUSINESS 1. Consideration of an Amendment to the City Code to create a new liquor license category for Self-Serve Establishments Mayor Rotering noted that the Commissioners have reviewed the information related to the request for a new license category for Self-Serve Establishments. David Sloane, owner of DINX Social Club, presented information as it relates to his business model, how the system would work, security built in to the system, how IDs will be checked and the steps that will be taken to ensure there are no sales or service to underage individuals. The Commission and Mr. Sloane discussed in detail all of the information that was presented. Chairman Rotering, Deputy Corporation Counsel Passman, and Staff discussed concerns with the new license category and next steps to present the information to the full Council in regards to a new license category. The Commission was in consensus to move forward with a new license category specifically for Self-Service establishments. Page 4 of 7 Special Meeting – Liquor Control Commission September 23, 2024 -2- ADJOURNMENT Chairman Rotering entertained a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Stone moved to adjourn. Commissioner Blumberg seconded the motion. On a voice vote, the Chairman declared the motion passed unanimously. The Commission adjourned its meeting at 4:48 PM. Respectfully Submitted, Ashley Palbitska Assistant to the City Manager/Deputy City Clerk Page 5 of 7 Staff Report Meeting Date: January 26, 2026 Staff Contact: Ashley Palbitska, Assistant to the City Manager/Deputy City Clerk Department: City Manager's Office Title: Hearing Regarding a Violation of the Liquor Control Ordinances with Respect to the Sale of Alcoholic Liquor to a Minor by an Employee of Infuse Hospitality d/b/a Braeside Market Recommendation: Staff is recommending a review of the information included as it relates to the Citation, Police Report detailing the violation which had occurred on December 2, 2025, and Findings Decisions Order from the Administrative Hearing Officer for Infuse Hospitality d/b/a Braeside Market. This is the first citation issued to an Infuse Hospitality d/b/a Braeside Market employee for the sale of alcohol to a minor. Staff is seeking direction from the Liquor Control Commission. Attachments: None Page 6 of 7 Staff Report Meeting Date: January 26, 2026 Staff Contact: Ashley Palbitska, Assistant to the City Manager/Deputy City Clerk Department: City Manager's Office Title: Hearing Regarding a Violation of the Liquor Control Ordinances with Respect to the Sale of Alcoholic Liquor to a Minor by an Employee of Sunset Food Mart d/b/a Sunset Foods Recommendation: Staff is recommending a review of the information included as it relates to the Citation, Police Report detailing the violation which had occurred on December 2, 2025, and Findings Decisions Order from the Administrative Hearing Officer for Sunset Food Mart d/b/a Sunset Foods. This is the first citation issued to a Sunset Food Mart d/b/a Sunset Foods employee for the sale of alcohol to a minor. Staff is seeking direction from the Liquor Control Commission. Attachments: None Page 7 of 7