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LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY MINUTES
Regular Meeting. – May 20, 2021
1:00 p.m.
Staff Liaison: Aimee Jensen
A regular meeting of the Liquor Licensing Authority was held May 20, 2021 in Municipal Court, 215
North Mason Chief Judge Hueser presiding.
Secretary’s Note: All applications were heard via Zoom.
Staff in attendance: Bronwyn Scurlock, Assistant City Attorney II
Carrie Ripsam, Liquor Enforcement Officer
Aimee Jensen, Deputy City Clerk
Consent Agenda Approved:
Minutes from the April 15, 2021 meeting.
Minutes from the April 22, 2021 meeting.
Liquor Enforcement Update
Liquor Enforcement Officer Ripsam stated Fort Collins Police Services conducted random
compliance checks:
April 26, 2021, visiting 14 liquor licensed establishments of which 3 served the underage
operative: a failure rate of 21.4%.
April 27, 2021, visiting 15 liquor licensed establishments of which 3 served the underage
operative: a failure rate of 20%.
May 19, 2021, visiting 13 liquor licensed establishments of which 3 served the underage
operative: a failure rate of 23%.
Show Cause Hearing for Coopersmith Brewing Company, dba
Coopersmith’s Pub and Brewing, #5 Old Town Square,
Stipulation Agreement Approved
Dwight Hall, representative for CooperSmith Brewing Company, stated he has agreed to the terms of
the stipulation agreement.
Assistant City Attorney Scurlock reviewed the terms of the stipulation agreement, noting the Licensee
agreed to a 15 day suspension, 5 days served ($761 fine paid 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 CooperSmith Brewing Company, dba CooperSmith’s Pub and Brewing, #5 Old Town
Square.
Show Cause Hearing for Juneau of Fort Collins, Inc., dba
The Crown Pub, 134 South College Avenue,
Stipulation Agreement Approved
Brad March, attorney representing Juneau of Fort Collins, Inc., stated that Staci Sword is available to
answer questions the Authority may have and that she has agreed to the terms of the stipulation
agreement.
Assistant City Attorney Scurlock reviewed the terms of the stipulation agreement, noting the Licensee
agreed to a 15 day suspension, 5 days served ($652.29 fine paid 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 Juneau of Fort Collins, Inc., dba The Crown Pub, 134 South College Avenue.
Show Cause Hearing for Illegal Pete’s, LLC, dba
Illegal Pete’s, 320 Walnut Street,
Stipulation Agreement Approved
Devin Rombo, representative for Illegal Pete’s, LLC, stated he has agreed to the terms of the
stipulation agreement.
Assistant City Attorney Scurlock reviewed the terms of the stipulation agreement, noting the Licensee
agreed to a 15 day suspension, 5 days served ($500 fine paid 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 Illegal Pete’s, LLC, dba Illegal Pete’s, 320 Walnut Street.
Show Cause Hearing for Casa Inca, Inc., dba
Inca Mexican Restaurant, 2413 South College Avenue,
Stipulation Agreement Approved
Mario Gutierrez, representative for Casa Inca, Inc., stated he has agreed to the terms of the stipulation
agreement.
Assistant City Attorney Scurlock reviewed the terms of the stipulation agreement, noting the Licensee
agreed to a 15 day suspension, 5 days served ($500 fine paid 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 Casa Inca, Inc., dba Inca Mexican Restaurant, 2413 South College Avenue.
Show Cause Hearing for T.I.P., LLC, dba
The Irish Pub, 2439 South College Avenue, Unit C3
Stipulation Agreement Approved (underage service)
Tony Schnee, representative for Illegal Pete’s, LLC, stated he has agreed to the terms of the stipulation
agreement.
Assistant City Attorney Scurlock reviewed the terms of the stipulation agreement, noting the Licensee
agreed to a 15 day suspension, 5 days served ($1079.16 fine paid 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 T.I.P., LLC, dba The Irish Pub, 2439 South College Avenue, Unit C3.
Show Cause Hearing for T.I.P., LLC, dba
The Irish Pub, 2439 South College Avenue, Unit C3
Hearing continued to June 17, 2021 (failure to report)
This hearing has been continued to June 17, 2021 to allow the licensee to consult with legal counsel.
Show Cause Hearing for Pringle Enterprises, Inc., dba
Pringle Brothers Fine Wine and Spirits,
2100 West Drake Road, #11
Stipulation Agreement Approved
Anda Stephenson, attorney representing Pringle Enterprises, Inc., stated they have agreed to the terms
of the stipulation agreement.
Assistant City Attorney Scurlock reviewed the terms of the stipulation agreement, noting the Licensee
agreed to a 15 day suspension, 5 days served ($5000 fine paid 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 Pringle Enterprises, Inc., dba Pringle Brothers Fine Wine and Spirits, 2100 West Drake
Road, #11.
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Show Cause Hearing for Safeway Stores Forty Six, Inc., dba
Safeway Fuel Station, 2451 South Taft Hill Road
Stipulation Agreement Approved
Brandon Sandberg, attorney representing Safeway Stores Forty Six, Inc., stated they have agreed to
the terms of the stipulation agreement.
Assistant City Attorney Scurlock reviewed the terms of the stipulation agreement, noting the Licensee
agreed to a 12 day suspension, 5 days served ($500 fine paid in lieu of suspension), with 7 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 Safeway Stores Forty Six, Inc., dba Safeway Fuel Station, 2451 South Taft Hill Road.
Show Cause Hearing for Safeway Stores Forty Six, Inc., dba
Safeway Store #2913, 2160 West Drake Road
Stipulation Agreement Approved
Brandon Sandberg, attorney representing Safeway Stores Forty Six, Inc., stated they have agreed to
the terms of the stipulation agreement.
Assistant City Attorney Scurlock reviewed the terms of the stipulation agreement, noting the Licensee
agreed to a 12 day suspension, 5 days served ($2035.64 fine paid in lieu of suspension), with 7 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 Safeway Stores Forty Six, Inc., dba Safeway Store #2913, 2160 West Drake Road.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 1:30 p.m.
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Chief Judge
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Secretary
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