Mount Prospect board waives second reading, approves catering liquor license for Victoria Venues
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The Village Board approved an ordinance increasing Class S7 licenses by one to allow Victoria Venues LLC to hold inventory in Mount Prospect and cater alcohol off-premises; the board waived the second reading and adopted the ordinance in the same motion.
The Village Board of Trustees of Mount Prospect voted Wednesday to amend Chapter 13 of the village code to add one Class S7 liquor license for Victoria Venues LLC, the board approved waiving the second reading and adopting the ordinance in one motion.
The measure will allow Victoria Venues, which operates Victoria Park at 1700 S. Elmhurst Avenue and other Chicagoland banquet locations, to store alcohol inventory in Mount Prospect and cater events off-site. "I understand that this liquor license is a privilege and not a right, so I really appreciate you guys considering me for this privilege," Theodore Mavrakis, owner of Victoria Venues, told the board.
Mayor Paul Hoefert read the ordinance as a first reading and invited Mavrakis to explain the request. Trustees asked about the business history and whether state law permits delivering alcohol outside village limits; Mavrakis said the family has operated the catering business from Niles for about nine years and confirmed that state law allows off-premise delivery. Trustee Grossi asked about the Niles operation and legal limits; Mavrakis replied that the business services weddings and corporate events and will hold inventory in Mount Prospect.
After discussion, Trustee Grossi moved to waive the rules and adopt the ordinance; the motion was seconded and the clerk called the roll. Trustees Dante, Filippone, Gens, Grossi, Matuszak and Sacatelli voted "aye." The mayor said, "So it passes. So you have your license. All you have to do is see Doreen and all the rest will fall into place." The board did not specify additional restrictions beyond those in the village code.
The ordinance increases the number of Class S7 licenses by one to Victoria Venues LLC, doing business as Victoria Venues, located at 1700 South Elmhurst in Mount Prospect. The village clerk will complete licensing steps with the applicant following adoption.
Mavrakis thanked the board. The change takes effect as provided by the village code and administrative processing by the clerk's office.