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Marion County Local Alcoholic Beverage Board Hearing - August 3, 2026

Other Meetings (A-H) — Monday, August 3, 2026
BodyIndianapolis, Indiana
SessionOther Meetings (A-H)
DateMonday, August 3, 2026
StatusNEW · FILED
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Transcript — Verbatim
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I have the license.

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Good morning.

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Today is August 3rd, Monday, August 3rd.

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This hearing of the local alcoholic beverage board of Marion County is now in session.

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My name is Tyler Graves, and I serve as the president of the board.

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Today we will hear cases in Speedway, Beach Grove, Lawrence, and the rest of Marion County, Indianapolis.

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Let me see here.

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Representing the city of Beach Grove is Miss Miss Angie Johnson.

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Representing the city of Lawrence is Mr.

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Jim Hennigan.

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Representing the city of Indianapolis is Mr.

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Peter Luster, appointed by the Indianapolis City County Council as Miss Ebony Chappelle.

0:36

And serving as our secretary of this board is exise officer Amy Sunier.

0:41

This meeting is being broadcast live on Channel 16 and will be rebroadcast several times in the coming weeks.

0:47

You are on television and the board request that you act accordingly.

0:51

At this time, please silence your cell phone so do not interrupt the hearing.

0:56

If you find it necessary to take a call or to have a conversation with someone here with you, please be respectful of others and step out into the hallway.

1:03

Here is the order in which we will conduct business this morning.

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We will first ask individuals who have come to remonstrate to stay in and come forward to the microphones hanging from the ceiling.

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Give us your name and the name and address of the business you're here to remonstrate against.

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We will then hear cases on today's.

1:18

Are you did you just hear that?

1:22

Uh let me see.

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We will then hear cases on today's docket pertaining to the town of Speedway, City of Beach Grove, and the City of Lawrence.

1:30

Next, we will call all applicants for new or transfer applications on today's docket.

1:34

We will then call renewals on today's docket which have violations of remonstrators.

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After we finish today's published docket, we will consider cases from that have been continued from a previous hearing.

1:44

All of those coming before the board today, whether you're an applicant representing the applicant or here to remonstrate, will testify under oath.

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Officer Sunier will now administer the oath.

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Want to testify before the board this morning, please raise your right hand.

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Do each of you solemnly swear from under the penalties for perjury that the answers that you have given on your application or any answers you might give to any questions asked by this board to be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.

2:09

Yes, I do.

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If an applicant should have remonstrators, it has been the practice of this board to accept one request for continuance from both the applicant and the remonstrator.

2:20

So the board deem it appropriate.

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Additional continuances may be granted.

2:24

Are there any remonstrators in the hearing room?

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I'm Sergeant Jonathan Cords with INPD.

2:30

Uh we are entering against the New Yorker at 302 North Colorado and requesting a continuance for that, and also for the Pony 3551 Lafayette Road, and we are prepared for today's bound.

2:42

Anybody here from the New Yorker?

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It's Alex Intermelling.

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I will I will show up continued.

2:49

I just talked in and okay.

2:52

There he is.

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The New Yorker is going to be continued.

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And that'll be the Tuesday after Labor Day Monday.

2:58

Yes, yes.

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Thank you.

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Applicants appearing in Marion County are required to have four items before the board can hear your case.

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Uh we will not, we cannot hear your case if you do not have these four, so please listen carefully.

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The first, the affidavit of compliance of posting the permit advertising sign from the ATC for at least 10 days prior to the meeting hearing.

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The second, the affidavit of compliance or notice sent to the property owners and neighborhood organizations that you sent written notice to about today's hearing.

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The third, the zoning affidavit obtained from the Department of Metropolitan Development, and the fourth, the Marion County Tax Clearance form from the Indiana Department of Revenue.

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If you do not have all these items, please let us know when you come forward.

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In addition to the required documents, if you are a new or transfer application, you are required to have a final inspection approved prior to your permit being made active.

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I will give you my contact information when we hear your application.

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It is your responsibility to call me and schedule that inspection.

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I will not contact you.

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All right, who wants to go first?

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Jim, you want to okay?

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We have a transfer is RR 494131 all access sports bar and grill LLC operating at 9105 East 56th Street, suite Amazon.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Alcohol Beverage Regulation█████████████████████████████████████████████72%
Public Safety█████████15%
Procedural███4%
Zoning and Land Use██3%
Parks and Recreation█2%
Public Engagement█1%
Data Analysis█1%
Community Engagement█1%
Language Accessibility█1%
Summary of Proceedings

Marion County Local Alcoholic Beverage Board Hearing - August 3, 2026

The Marion County Local Alcoholic Beverage Board, presided over by President Tyler Graves, convened on Monday, August 3, 2026. The docket included cases from Speedway, Beach Grove, Lawrence, and Indianapolis. Key representatives included Angie Johnson (Beach Grove), Jim Hennigan (Lawrence), and Peter Luster (Indianapolis). The meeting was broadcast live on Channel 16.

Consent Calendar

  • Transfer Approval: All Access Sports Bar & Grill (9105 East 56th Street) — a first-time liquor license, 21-and-over only. Approved.
  • Renewals Without Violation: KLG Food Mart (7013 East 56th Street) and Eugenia Santana (location pending). Approved.
  • Renewal with Violation (Beach Grove): Fifth Avenue Krillin Bar (423 Main Street) — one-year renewal granted after a paperwork violation (failure to disclose criminal convictions on the original application) was resolved with amended filings. The excise officer confirmed the violations were misdemeanors and did not automatically exclude the holder.
  • New Permits and Transfers (Indianapolis): Approved applications included Hannah Hunted Acres (civic center license for a seasonal theme park), Miguel Alvarado Mexican Restaurant (first-time license), Rise and Shine Breakfast and Burgers (beer and wine), Gangham Korean Steakhouse (downgrading to beer and wine), Tuckeria Arnandas (new beer and wine license), Cinderwood (transitioning from private to public events), L Campino Mexican Restaurant (upgrading to a three-way license), Hen Kitchen & Bar, SP Liquors (transfer to a new gas station suite), and CK Brothers LLC / Shell Oil (transfer of a beer and wine license).

Public Comments & Testimony

  • The Pony (3551 Lafayette Road): Sergeant Jonathan Cords of IMPD testified against the renewal. He submitted evidence regarding a fatal shooting on October 19, 2025, which resulted from the establishment failing to card two 19-year-old males who entered and paid a cover charge. He documented a history of domestic disturbances, health and fire code violations, and initial uncooperativeness in providing surveillance footage. Mary Clark of the International Marketplace Coalition also opposed the renewal, describing the business as a public nuisance that exploited women and disrupted traffic on Lafayette Road.
  • Rookies Eatery & Pub (2450 East 71st Street): Remonstrator David King opposed the renewal, arguing the property was zoned D5 (residential) and was within 100 feet of a church, violating the terms of a 1990 variance.

Discussion Items

  • Rookies Eatery & Pub: Remonstrator David King detailed his zoning concerns, stating a church was ten feet from the building. Board President Tyler Graves ruled that the board defers to zoning clearance from the Department of Metropolitan Development, which was provided. The board noted the establishment predated the church, grandfathering its location. The renewal was approved.
  • L Emporium (8617 Allisonville Road): The owner addressed a violation for five expired employee permits, calling it a clerical error that was corrected by implementing an electronic permit verification system. The renewal was approved.
  • The Pony: Owner Jerry Westland and attorney Mark Webb argued the inciting incident was a 19-year-old entering using a valid older brother's ID. They presented new policies (second ID check for guests under 40, new security consultant). The board noted the permit was on a one-year renewal cycle. A motion to deny on grounds of public nuisance and criminal acts was made, countered by a motion to approve a one-year renewal. The board split 2-2, forwarding the decision to the state ATC.
  • Shortstop Gas Station (239 East Michigan Street): Owner Harpreet Gerar appeared regarding a failure to disclose a DUI conviction. The ownership structure was found to be incorrectly listed. The case was continued to September.
  • End Zone Bar & Grill (8311 North Michigan Road): Attorney Mark Webb represented the owner, who permanently closed the business in May 2026. The establishment faced three violations: a hidden ownership interest with a disqualified person, a 2025 altercation involving a shooting, and a retail-to-retail alcohol purchase. The owner requested approval to sell the permit. A motion to deny was made, countered by a motion to approve the sale. The board split 2-2, forwarding the case to the state ATC.

Key Outcomes

  • Denials (Forwarded to State ATC):
    • The Pony: 2-2 tie vote on denial (public nuisance/criminal acts) forwarded to state.
    • End Zone Bar & Grill: 2-2 tie vote on denial (public nuisance/criminal acts) forwarded to state.
  • Approvals:
    • New/Transfer Licenses: All Access, Hannah Hunted Acres, Miguel Alvarado, Rise and Shine, Gangham Korean Steakhouse, Tuckeria Arnandas, Cinderwood, L Campino, Hen Kitchen & Bar, SP Liquors, CK Brothers.
    • Renewals: Fifth Avenue Krillin Bar, KLG Food Mart, Eugenia Santana, L Emporium, Rookies Eatery & Pub, and automatic renewals.
  • Cases Continued (to September 2026):
    • Lemania Sports Bar, Shortstop Gas Station, Tacos Locals LLC, Recess LLC, Fire Grill Bar Resto, West Indy Event Center, The New Yorker.

Meeting Transcript

I have the license. Good morning. Today is August 3rd, Monday, August 3rd. This hearing of the local alcoholic beverage board of Marion County is now in session. My name is Tyler Graves, and I serve as the president of the board. Today we will hear cases in Speedway, Beach Grove, Lawrence, and the rest of Marion County, Indianapolis. Let me see here. Representing the city of Beach Grove is Miss Miss Angie Johnson. Representing the city of Lawrence is Mr. Jim Hennigan. Representing the city of Indianapolis is Mr. Peter Luster, appointed by the Indianapolis City County Council as Miss Ebony Chappelle. And serving as our secretary of this board is exise officer Amy Sunier. This meeting is being broadcast live on Channel 16 and will be rebroadcast several times in the coming weeks. You are on television and the board request that you act accordingly. At this time, please silence your cell phone so do not interrupt the hearing. If you find it necessary to take a call or to have a conversation with someone here with you, please be respectful of others and step out into the hallway. Here is the order in which we will conduct business this morning. We will first ask individuals who have come to remonstrate to stay in and come forward to the microphones hanging from the ceiling. Give us your name and the name and address of the business you're here to remonstrate against. We will then hear cases on today's. Are you did you just hear that? Uh let me see. We will then hear cases on today's docket pertaining to the town of Speedway, City of Beach Grove, and the City of Lawrence. Next, we will call all applicants for new or transfer applications on today's docket. We will then call renewals on today's docket which have violations of remonstrators. After we finish today's published docket, we will consider cases from that have been continued from a previous hearing. All of those coming before the board today, whether you're an applicant representing the applicant or here to remonstrate, will testify under oath. Officer Sunier will now administer the oath. Want to testify before the board this morning, please raise your right hand. Do each of you solemnly swear from under the penalties for perjury that the answers that you have given on your application or any answers you might give to any questions asked by this board to be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. Yes, I do. If an applicant should have remonstrators, it has been the practice of this board to accept one request for continuance from both the applicant and the remonstrator. So the board deem it appropriate. Additional continuances may be granted. Are there any remonstrators in the hearing room? I'm Sergeant Jonathan Cords with INPD. Uh we are entering against the New Yorker at 302 North Colorado and requesting a continuance for that, and also for the Pony 3551 Lafayette Road, and we are prepared for today's bound. Anybody here from the New Yorker? It's Alex Intermelling. I will I will show up continued. I just talked in and okay. There he is. The New Yorker is going to be continued. And that'll be the Tuesday after Labor Day Monday. Yes, yes. Thank you. Applicants appearing in Marion County are required to have four items before the board can hear your case. Uh we will not, we cannot hear your case if you do not have these four, so please listen carefully. The first, the affidavit of compliance of posting the permit advertising sign from the ATC for at least 10 days prior to the meeting hearing.

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