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Home My WebLink AboutLIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY - MINUTES - 03/20/2024 LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY MINUTES Regular Meeting. – March 20, 2024 1:00 p.m. Staff Liaison: Aimee Jensen A regular meeting of the Liquor Licensing Authority was held March 20, 2024, via Zoom Link, Chief Municipal Judge Jill Hueser presiding. Secretary’s Note: All applications were heard via Zoom. Staff in attendance: Holly Coulehan, Assistant City Attorney II Carrie Ripsam, Liquor Enforcement Officer Aimee Jensen, Regulatory Licensing Specialist Trelene Keegan, Specialist, Sales Tax and Revenue Margaret Doody, Specialist, Sales Tax and Revenue Ashley Fredericks, Specialist, Sales Tax and Revenue Consent Agenda Approved:  Minutes from February 21, 2024, Liquor Licensing Authority meeting. Liquor Enforcement Update Liquor Enforcement Officer Ripsam stated Fort Collins Police Services conducted random compliance checks:  March 6, 2024, visiting 14 liquor licensed establishments 2 of which served the underage operative: a failure rate of 14.28% for the evening.  March 19, 2024, visiting 2 liquor licensed establishments none of which served the underage operative: a failure rate of 10% for the evening. Liquor Enforcement Officer Ripsam stated that the overall failure rate is 4.55% for 2024. Show Cause Hearing for T.I.P., LLC, dba The Irish Pub, 2439 South College Avenue, Unit C3, Hearing Continued to March 27, 2024 This hearing was continued to March 27, 2024. Docusign Envelope ID: 62B21C52-3341-4BFD-BFD7-371E4192C870 March 20, 2024 P a g e 2 | 3 Show Cause Hearing for Liquor Kabinet, LTD, dba Liquor Kabinet, 3035 West Prospect Road, Stipulation Agreement Approved Woodrow Saunders, representative for Liquor Kabinet, LTD, stated he has had an opportunity to review the stipulation agreement and has agreed to the terms. Assistant City Attorney Coulehan reviewed the terms of the stipulation agreement, noting the Licensee agreed to a 15-day suspension, 5 days served (paid $5000 fine in lieu of suspension), with 10 days held in abeyance for 1 year for violating Colorado Liquor Code 44-3-901(1)(b)(I) – sales/service to minors prohibited. Chief Municipal Judge Hueser approved the findings, conclusion, and order, accepting the stipulation agreement as presented for Liquor Kabinet, LTD, dba Liquor Kabinet, 3035 West Prospect Road. Show Cause Hearing for Alianzaa, LLC, dba Los Muertos Urban Kitchen & Cantina, 1027 West Horsetooth Road, Suite F103, Stipulation Agreement Approved Israel Cabrera, representative for Alianzaa, LLC, stated he has had an opportunity to review the stipulation agreement and has agreed to the terms. Assistant City Attorney Coulehan reviewed the terms of the stipulation agreement, noting the Licensee agreed to surrender it’s hotel-restaurant liquor license for violating Colorado Liquor Code 44-3- 901(6)(b)(I) – sell/serve/distribute liquor after hours. Chief Municipal Judge Hueser approved the findings, conclusion, and order, accepting the stipulation agreement as presented for Alianzaa, LLC, dba Los Muertos Urban Kitchen & Cantina, 1027 West Horsetooth Road, Suite F103. Temporary Modification of Premise Application from Blue Agave Grill, LLC, dba Blue Agave Grill, 2013 South College Avenue, Approved Brenda Lucio, representative for Blue Agave Grill, LLC, stated this is for their April 13, 2024, 10-year anniversary celebration. Chief Municipal Judge Hueser approved the temporary modification of premise application from Blue Agave Grill, LLC, dba Blue Agave Grill, 2013 South College Avenue. Modification of Premise Application from Whole Foods Market Rocky Mountain/Southwest, L.P., dba Whole Foods Market, 2201 South College Avenue, Approved Kevin Coates, attorney representing Whole Foods Market Rocky Mountain/Southwest, L.P., stated this application will allow expansion of alcohol display area to include wine. Chief Municipal Judge Hueser approved the modification of premise application from Whole Foods Market Rocky Mountain/Southwest, L.P., dba Whole Foods Market, 2201 South College Avenue. Docusign Envelope ID: 62B21C52-3341-4BFD-BFD7-371E4192C870 March 20, 2024 P a g e 3 | 3 New Application from UCY, Inc., dba BB.Q Chicken, 1208 West Elizabeth Street, Suite B, Approved This hearing was continued to the next regular meeting. New Application from Bread Fellow, LLC, dba Bread Fellow, 247 Linden Street, Approved Andrew Webb, representative for Bread Fellow, LLC, briefly described the premises. In response to questions from the Authority, Mr. Webb stated the patio is visible from inside and confirmed that he will post signs that state “No Alcohol Beyond This Point”. Mr. Webb briefly described the petitioning process and that the petitions indicate support for this application. Chief Municipal Judge Hueser adopted Resolution 2024-002 approved the hotel-restaurant liquor license application from Bread Fellow, LLC, dba Bread Fellow, 247 Linden Street. New Application from Cinemark USA, Inc., dba Cinemark Movie Bistro & XD, 335 East Foothills Parkway, #1125, Approved Brian Proffitt, attorney representing Cinemark USA, Inc., stated he is ready to proceed. Charles Evanson, General Manager, briefly described the premises, noting where alcohol will be stored. In response to questions from the Authority and the Assistant City Attorney, Mr. Evanson described how they will make sure that underage and/or visibly intoxicated patrons. Patrick Maroney, representative for Alcohol Petitioning Services, briefly described the petitioning process and that the petitions indicate support for this application. Chief Municipal Judge Hueser adopted Resolution 2024-003 approving the lodging and entertainment liquor license from Cinemark USA, Inc., dba Cinemark Movie Bistro & XD, 335 East Foothills Parkway, #1125. Transfer of Ownership Application from Stone & Flower, LLC, dba Stoneflower Market & Eatery, 2601 South Lemay, Unit 9, Approved Kat Reeves, representative for Stone & Flower, LLC, stated that nothing has changed from the previous owners. She stated that patrons will not see any difference in service. Ms. Reeves stated they do not accept vertical IDs. Chief Municipal Judge Hueser approved the transfer of ownership application from Stone & Flower, LLC, dba Stoneflower Market & Eatery, 2601 South Lemay, Unit 9. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 1:20 p.m. ______________________________ Liquor Licensing Authority _________________________________ Secretary Docusign Envelope ID: 62B21C52-3341-4BFD-BFD7-371E4192C870 LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY MINUTES Regular Meeting. – July 17, 2024 1:00 p.m. Staff Liaison: Aimee Jensen A regular meeting of the Liquor Licensing Authority was held July 17, 2024, via Zoom Link, Chief Municipal Judge Jill Hueser presiding. Secretary’s Note: All applications were heard via Zoom. Staff in attendance: Holly Coulehan, Assistant City Attorney II Carrie Ripsam, Liquor Enforcement Officer Aimee Jensen, Regulatory Licensing Specialist Consent Agenda Approved  Minutes from May 15, 2024, Liquor Licensing Authority meeting. Liquor Enforcement Update Liquor Enforcement Officer Ripsam stated Fort Collins Police Services conducted random compliance checks:  June 17, 2024, visiting 17 liquor licensed establishments 1 of which served the underage operative: a failure rate of 5.88% for the evening.  June 25, 2024, visiting 20 liquor licensed establishments none of which served the underage operative: a failure rate of 0% for the evening.  July 11, 2024, visiting 16 liquor licensed establishments none of which served the underage operative: a failure rate of 0% for the evening. Liquor Enforcement Officer Ripsam stated that the overall failure rate is 5% for 2024. Show Cause Hearing for Celli, Inc., dba The Coast, 254 Linden Street, Stipulation Agreement Approved Billy Chelalis, representative for Celli, Inc., stated he has had an opportunity to review the stipulation agreement and has agreed to the terms. Assistant City Attorney Coulehan reviewed the terms of the stipulation agreement, noting the Licensee agreed to a 25-day suspension, 10 days served (paid $1441.31 fine in lieu of suspension), with 15 days Docusign Envelope ID: 62B21C52-3341-4BFD-BFD7-371E4192C870 July 17, 2024 P a g e 2 | 4 held in abeyance for 1 year for violating 1 Code of Colorado Regulations 203-2, Rule 47-900(A) – Conduct of Establishment – Permit intoxicated person to remain on premises, Section 44-3- 202(2)(a)(I)(M) and Fort Collins Municipal Code Section 3-81 – Report of Disturbances. Chief Municipal Judge Hueser approved the findings, conclusion, and order, accepting the stipulation agreement as presented for Celli, Inc., dba The Coast, 254 Linden Street. Show Cause Hearing for Taqueria Los Comales, LLC, dba Los Comales, 111 West Prospect Road, Unit A, Stipulation Agreement Zach Wilson, attorney representing Taqueria Los Comales, LLC, stated he has had an opportunity to review the stipulation agreement and has agreed to the terms. Assistant City Attorney Coulehan reviewed the terms of the stipulation agreement, noting the licensee agreed to a 15-day suspension, 5 days served (paid $749.38 fine in lieu of suspension), with 10 days held in abeyance for 1 year for violating Colorado Liquor Code 44-3-901(1)(b)(I) – sales/service to minors prohibited. Chief Municipal Judge Hueser approved the findings, conclusion, and order, accepting the stipulation agreement as presented for Taqueria Los Comales, LLC, dba Los Comales, 111 West Prospect Road, Unit A. Show Cause Hearing for Kathmandu Ventures, LLC, dba The Perfect Pour, 1671 South College Avenue, Stipulation Agreement Kris Hoeltgen, attorney representing Kathmandu Ventures, LLC, stating she has had an opportunity to review the stipulation agreement and has agreed to the terms. Assistant City Attorney Coulehan reviewed the terms of the stipulation agreement, noting the licensee agreed to a 15-day suspension, 5 days served (paid $2087.00 fine in lieu of suspension), with 10 days held in abeyance for 1 year for violating Colorado Liquor Code 44-3-901(1)(b)(I) – sales/service to minors prohibited. Chief Municipal Judge Hueser approved the findings, conclusion, and order, accepting the stipulation agreement as presented for Kathmandu Ventures, LLC, dba The Perfect Pour, 1671 South College Avenue. Modification of Premise Application from CS Pizza FoCo, LLC, dba The Corner Slice, 172 North College Avenue, Suite C, Approved Bryan Baker, representing CS Pizza FoCo, LLC, briefly described the proposed changes, stating the patio was visible from inside the restaurant. Chief Municipal Judge Hueser approved the modification of premise application from CS Pizza FoCo, LLC, dba The Corner Slice, 172 North College Avenue, Suite C. Docusign Envelope ID: 62B21C52-3341-4BFD-BFD7-371E4192C870 July 17, 2024 P a g e 3 | 4 Transfer of Ownership Application from Boardwalk 25290, Inc., & 7-Eleven, Inc., dba 7-Eleven Store 25290D, 4543 Boardwalk Drive, Approved Kevin Coates, attorney representing Boardwalk 25290, Inc., & 7-Eleven, Inc., stated customers would not see any changes to service. Chief Municipal Judge Hueser approved the transfer of ownership application from Boardwalk 25290, Inc., & 7-Eleven, Inc., dba 7-Eleven Store 25290D, 4543 Boardwalk Drive. Transfer of Ownership Application from Chahal Enterprises, Inc., & 7-Eleven, Inc., dba 7-Eleven Store 26803D, 2800 South College Avenue, Approved Kevin Coates, attorney representing Chahal Enterprises, Inc., & 7-Eleven, Inc., stated customers would not see any changes to service. Chief Municipal Judge Hueser approved the transfer of ownership application from Chahal Enterprises, Inc., & 7-Eleven, Inc., 2800 South College Avenue. Transfer of Ownership Application from Konstruct Brewing, LLC, dba Konstruct Brewing, 3027 East Harmony Road, Suite 2, Approved Brian Lackey and Daniel Lackey, representatives for Konstruct Brewing, LLC, briefly described their background. Mr. Brian Lackey stated that the patio area is visible from inside the brewery. In response to questions, he described the premises. Chief Municipal Judge Hueser approved the transfer of ownership application from Konstruct Brewing, LLC, dba Konstruct Brewing 3027 East Harmony Road, Suite 2. New Application from RGH Hospitality Ltd., dba The Neighbor, 144 South Mason Street, Approved Brian Proffitt, attorney representing RGH Hospitality, Ltd., stated they are ready to proceed. Connor Garland, representative for RGH Hospitality Ltd., was sworn. In response to questions from the Authority and Assistant City Attorney Coulehan, Mr. Garland stated they will primarily be an event center, hosting weddings, concerts, holiday parties, etc. In response to questions from Assistant City Attorney Coulehan, Alexandra Ruiz, representative for RGH Hospitality, Ltd., gave additional information to address concerns related to the Lodging and Entertainment class of license. Laura Lunn, representative for Alcohol Petitioning Services, was sworn and briefly described the petitioning process, stating that the results indicate strong support for this application. Chief Municipal Judge Hueser adopted Resolution 2024-006 approving a lodging and entertainment application from RGH Hospitality Ltd., dba The Neighbor at 144 South Mason Street. Docusign Envelope ID: 62B21C52-3341-4BFD-BFD7-371E4192C870 July 17, 2024 P a g e 4 | 4 New Application from Collective Vintage, LLC, dba Collective Vintage at 1228 West Elizabeth Street, D-1, Approved Joshua Dollgener, representative for Collective Vintage, LLC, was sworn. In response to questions from the Authority and Assistant City Attorney Coulehan, Mr. Dollgener, described the scope and intent of the business, confirming that they will meet the requirements of a tavern liquor license. Mr. Dollgener briefly described the petitioning process, referencing the summary that was submitted. He stated the results show strong support for this application. Chief Municipal Judge Hueser adopted Resolution 2024-009 approving a tavern liquor license application from Collective Vintage, LLC, dba Collective Vintage, at 1228 West Elizabeth Street D-1. New Application from Fort Collins OT Senior Housing OPCO KP6, LLC, dba Morningstar Senior Living at Old Town at 360 Tenney Court, Approved Candace Salas, Christine Blatner, and Jacade Ross, representatives for Fort Collins OT Senior Housing OPCO KP, LLC, were all sworn. Christine Blatner, Operations Services, briefly described the business, stating this is a new build and that they only recently started moving in last week. Carol Johnson, representative for Liquor Pros, was sworn and briefly described the petitioning process. She stated the results indicate strong support for this application. Chief Municipal Judge Hueser adopted Resolution 2024-010 approving a lodging and entertainment application from Fort Collins OT Senior Housing OPCO KP6, LLC, dba MorningStar Senior Living at Old Town, 360 Tenney Court. New Application from Wayne Corp, LLC, dba Music City Hot Chicken, 1820 North College Avenue, Approved Samuel Graf, representative for Wayne Corp, LLC, was sworn. He stated this is a new location for them. In response to questions from the Authority, Mr. Graf briefly described the premises. Samuel Graf briefly described the petitioning process, stating the results indicate strong support for this application. Chief Municipal Judge Hueser adopted Resolution 2024-012 approving a hotel-restaurant liquor license from Wayne Corp, LLC, dba Music City Hot Chicken, 1820 North College Avenue. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 2:40 p.m. ______________________________ Liquor Licensing Authority _________________________________ Secretary Docusign Envelope ID: 62B21C52-3341-4BFD-BFD7-371E4192C870 LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY MINUTES Special Meeting. – June 4, 2024 2:30 p.m. Staff Liaison: Aimee Jensen A regular meeting of the Liquor Licensing Authority was held June 4, 2024, via Zoom Link, Chief Municipal Judge Jill Hueser presiding. Secretary’s Note: All applications were heard via Zoom. Staff in attendance: Holly Coulehan, Assistant City Attorney II Carrie Ripsam, Liquor Enforcement Officer Aimee Jensen, Regulatory Licensing Specialist Temporary Modification of Premise Application from Ovations Food Services, LP, dba Canvas Stadium at Sonny Lubick Field, 751 West Pitkin Street, Approved Shawn Sumstine, representative for Ovations Food Services, LP, stated this event will be held just off the New Belgium Porch on the north end of stadium. He stated this was to accommodate sponsors of the Ride to End Alzheimers event. Chief Municipal Judge Hueser approved the temporary modification of premise application from Ovations Food Services, LP, dba Canvas Stadium at Sonny Lubick Field, 751 West Pitkin Street. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 2:40 p.m. ______________________________ Liquor Licensing Authority _________________________________ Secretary Docusign Envelope ID: 62B21C52-3341-4BFD-BFD7-371E4192C870