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LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY MINUTES
Regular Meeting. – September 16, 2021
1:00 p.m.
Staff Liaison: Aimee Jensen
A regular meeting of the Liquor Licensing Authority was held September 16, 2021, in Municipal Court,
215 North Mason Chief Judge Hueser presiding.
Secretary’s Note: All applications were heard via Zoom.
Staff in attendance: Adam Stephens, Assistant City Attorney II
Carrie Ripsam, Liquor Enforcement Officer
Aimee Jensen, Deputy City Clerk
Consent Agenda Approved:
Minutes from the August 19 2021, meeting.
Liquor Enforcement Update
Liquor Enforcement Officer Ripsam stated Fort Collins Police Services conducted random
compliance checks:
August 26, 2021, visiting 15 liquor licensed establishments of which 3 served the underage
operative: a failure rate of 20%.
September 1, 2021, visiting 12 liquor licensed establishments, of which 2 served the underage
operative: 16.67% compliance
September 7, 2021, visiting 15 liquor licensed establishments of which 2 served the underage
operative: a failure rate of 13.33%.
September 13, 2021, visiting 15 liquor licensed establishments of which 2 served the underage
operative: a failure rate of 13.33%.
Liquor Enforcement Officer Ripsam stated that the overall failure rate is now 17.45% so far for 2021.
Show Cause Hearing for Margaritas Enterprises, Inc., dba
3 Margaritas, 4010 South College Avenue
Stipulation Agreement Accepted
Andy Gavaldon, attorney representing Margaritas Enterprises, Inc, stated he has had an opportunity
to review the stipulation agreement and that his client has agreed to the terms.
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Assistant City Attorney Scurlock reviewed the terms of the stipulation agreement, noting the Licensee
agreed to a 15-day suspension, 5 days served (paid $500 fine in lieu of suspension), with 10 days held
in abeyance for one year for violating Colorado Liquor Code Section 44-3-901(1)(b)(I) prohibiting the
service of an alcoholic beverage to a person under the age of twenty-one years.
Judge Hueser approved the findings, conclusion and order, accepting the stipulation agreement as
presented for Margaritas Enterprises, Inc., dba 3 Margaritas, 4010 South College Avenue.
Show Cause Hearing for BD of Colorado, LLC, dba
Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar, 347 East Foothills Parkway, #110
Stipulation Agreement Accepted
Loren Brown, attorney representing BD of Colorado, LLC, stated he has had an opportunity to review
the stipulation agreement and that his client has agreed to the terms.
Assistant City Attorney Scurlock reviewed the terms of the stipulation agreement, noting the Licensee
agreed to a 15-day suspension, 5 days served (paid $1129.97 fine in lieu of suspension), with 10 days
held in abeyance for one year for violating Colorado Liquor Code Section 44-3-901(1)(b)(I)
prohibiting the service of an alcoholic beverage to a person under the age of twenty-one years.
Judge Hueser approved the findings, conclusion and order, accepting the stipulation agreement as
presented for BD of Colorado, LLC, dba Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar, 347 East Foothills Parkway, #110.
Show Cause Hearing for Old World Foods, LLC, dba
Café Athens, 2842 Council Tree Avenue, #149
Stipulation Agreement Accepted
Cary Deschene, representative for Old World Foods, LLC, stated he has had an opportunity to review
the stipulation agreement and has agreed to the terms.
Assistant City Attorney Scurlock reviewed the terms of the stipulation agreement, noting the Licensee
agreed to a 15-day suspension, 5 days served (paid $500 fine in lieu of suspension), with 10 days held
in abeyance for one year for violating City of Fort Collins Municipal Code 3-81 – Report of
Disturbances, as amended.
Judge Hueser approved the findings, conclusion and order, accepting the stipulation agreement as
presented for Old World Foods, LLC, dba Café Athens, 2842 Council Tree Avenue, #149.
Show Cause Hearing for Bagul-Bagul, LLC, dba
Dae Gee #5, 120 West Olive Street, Suite 101
Stipulation Agreement Accepted
Joe Kim, representative for Bagul-Bagul, LLC, stated he has had an opportunity to review the
stipulation agreement and has agreed to the terms.
Assistant City Attorney Scurlock reviewed the terms of the stipulation agreement, noting the Licensee
agreed to a 15-day suspension, 5 days served (paid $500 fine in lieu of suspension), with 10 days held
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in abeyance for one year for violating Colorado Liquor Code Section 44-3-901(1)(b)(I) prohibiting the
service of an alcoholic beverage to a person under the age of twenty-one years.
Judge Hueser approved the findings, conclusion and order, accepting the stipulation agreement as
presented for Bagul-Bagul, LLC, dba Dae Gee #5, 120 West Olive Street, Suite 101.
Show Cause Hearing for T.I.P., LLC, dba
The Irish Pub, 2439 South College Avenue
Stipulation Agreement Accepted
Brad March, attorney representing T.I.P., LLC, stated he has had an opportunity to review the
stipulation agreement and that his client has agreed to the terms.
Assistant City Attorney Scurlock reviewed the terms of the stipulation agreement, noting the Licensee
agreed to a 7-day suspension, 3 days served (paid $600.05 fine in lieu of suspension), with 4 days held
in abeyance for one year for violating City of Fort Collins Municipal code 3-81 – Report of
Disturbances as amended.
Judge Hueser approved the findings, conclusion and order, accepting the stipulation agreement as
presented for T.I.P., LLC, dba The Irish Pub, 2439 South College Avenue.
Show Cause Hearing for Stomping Ground Brewery and Restaurant, Inc., dba
Obstacle Brewing and Grill, 4613 South Mason Street
Stipulation Agreement Accepted
Chris Mulligan, representative for Stomping Ground Brewery and Restaurant, Inc., stated he has had
an opportunity to review the stipulation agreement and has agreed to the terms.
Assistant City Attorney Scurlock reviewed the terms of the stipulation agreement, noting the Licensee
agreed to a 15-day suspension, 5 days served (paid $500 fine in lieu of suspension), with 10 days held
in abeyance for one year for violating Colorado Liquor Code Section 44-3-901(1)(b)(I) prohibiting the
service of an alcoholic beverage to a person under the age of twenty-one years.
Judge Hueser approved the findings, conclusion and order, accepting the stipulation agreement as
presented for Stomping Ground Brewery and Restaurant, Inc., dba Obstacle Brewing and Grill, 4613
South Mason Street.
Show Cause Hearing for Old Town Putt, LLC, dba
Old Town Putt, 244 North College Avenue, #110, 112 & 120
Stipulation Agreement Accepted
Dana Snell, representative for Old Town Putt, LLC, stated he has had an opportunity to review the
stipulation agreement and has agreed to the terms.
Assistant City Attorney Scurlock reviewed the terms of the stipulation agreement, noting the Licensee
agreed to a 15-day suspension, 5 days served (paid $1001.66 fine in lieu of suspension), with 10 days
held in abeyance for one year for violating Colorado Liquor Code Section 44-3-901(1)(b)(I)
prohibiting the service of an alcoholic beverage to a person under the age of twenty-one years.
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Judge Hueser approved the findings, conclusion and order, accepting the stipulation agreement as
presented for Old Town Putt, LLC, dba Old Town Putt, 244 North College Avenue, Suites 110, 112
& 120.
Show Cause Hearing for Ash Company, LLC, dba
Urban Air Adventure Park, 4250 Corbett Drive
Stipulation Agreement Accepted
Scott Hussey, representative for Ash Company, LLC, stated he has had an opportunity to review the
stipulation agreement and has agreed to the terms.
Assistant City Attorney Scurlock reviewed the terms of the stipulation agreement, noting the Licensee
agreed to a 15-day suspension, 5 days served (paid $500 fine in lieu of suspension), with 10 days held
in abeyance for one year for violating Colorado Liquor Code Section 44-3-901(1)(b)(I) prohibiting the
service of an alcoholic beverage to a person under the age of twenty-one years.
Judge Hueser approved the findings, conclusion and order, accepting the stipulation agreement as
presented for Ash Company, LLC, dba Urban Air Adventure Park, 4250 Corbett Drive.
Manager Registration Application from
1200 South Coffee, LLC, dba
Café Vino, 1200 South College Avenue, Approved
Manager applicant was not available. Meeting continued to October 21, 2021.
Manager Registration Application from
Sage Client 207, LLC & FCMWC, LLC, dba
The Elizabeth Hotel 111 Chestnut Street, Approved
Dragan Andrejic, manager applicant, stated he has been in the hospitality industry for several years.
He briefly described the training required of employees that sell and serve alcohol.
Judge Hueser approved the manager registration application from Sage Client 207, LLC, & FCMWC,
LLC, dba The Elizabeth hotel 111 Chestnut Street.
Transfer of Ownership Application from Aldretex, Inc., dba
287 Craft Spirits, 5846 South College Avenue, Approved
Applicant was not available. Meeting continued to October 21, 2021.
Transfer of Ownership Application from Magnolia Street Liquors, LLC, dba
Magnolia Street Market, 710 East Magnolia Street, Approved
Zachary Owens, representative for Magnolia Street Liquors, LLC, stated he previously owned a
winery. He stated he will require all employees to complete TIPs or ServSafe training prior to being
allowed to work in the store. Mr. Owens stated any employee found in violation of the liquor code
will be immediately terminated.
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Judge Hueser approved the transfer of ownership application from Magnolia Street Liquors, LLC, dba
Magnolia Street Market, 710 East Magnolia Street.
New Lodging and Entertainment Liquor License from
Game Over Escape Rooms, LLC, dba Time Emporium Escape Rooms,
400 North College Avenue, Unit B, Approved
Jeffrey Willy and Noah Kline, representatives for Game Over Escape Rooms, LLC, were both sworn.
Mr. Willy stated they have not had any liquor violations at their location in Loveland. He stated all
employees will be required to attend TIPS or equivalent training prior to being allowed to sell and
serve alcohol. Mr. Willy stated both he and Mr. Kline have completed bartending school. In response
to a question from the Authority, Mr. Willy stated termination of an employee that violates the liquor
code will depend on the situation.
Mr. Kline stated any patron ordering an alcoholic beverage is carded regardless of age.
Mr. Willy briefly reviewed the petitions, stating the results show strong support for this liquor license
application.
Judge Hueser adopted Resolution 2021-002 approving a lodging and entertainment liquor license from
Game Over Escape Rooms, LLC, dba Time Emporium Escape Rooms, 400 North College Avenue,
Unit B.
Other Business
Manager Registration Application from
Illegal Pete’s, LLC, dba
Illegal Pete’s, 320 Walnut Street, Approved
Tessa Sutherland, manager applicant, briefly described her background. She stated that all employees
involved in the sale and service of alcohol is TIPs trained and that if an employee violates the liquor
code they will be immediately suspended and possibly have their employment terminated.
Judge Hueser approved the manager registration application from Illegal Pete’s, LLC, dba Illegal
Pete’s, 320 Walnut Street
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 2:00 p.m.
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Chief Judge
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Secretary
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