HomeMy WebLinkAboutLIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY - MINUTES - 08/20/2025LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY MINUTES
Regular Meeting – August 20, 2025
1:00 p.m.
A regular meeting of the Liquor Licensing Authority was held August 20, 2025, via Zoom Link,
Chief Municipal Judge Hueser presiding. All applications were heard via Zoom.
Staff in attendance: Holly Coulehan, Assistant City Attorney II
Carrie Ripsam, Liquor Enforcement Officer
Max Rader, Liquor Enforcement Officer
Cecilia Good, Senior Deputy City Clerk
Consent Agenda Approved
• Minutes from the July 16, 2025, Liquor Licensing Authority Meeting
Liquor Enforcement Update
Liquor Enforcement Officer Ripsam stated Fort Collins Police Services conducted random
compliance checks:
• July 23, 2025, visiting 18 liquor license establishments, 3 of which served the underage
operative: a failure rate of 16.67% for the evening.
• July 30, 2025, visiting 13 liquor license establishments, 3 of which served the underage
operative: a failure rate of 23.07% for the evening.
Liquor Enforcement Officer Ripsam stated the overall failure rate is 20.88% for 2025.
Summary Suspension Hearing for Celli Inc., dba
The Coast, 254 Linden St
The transfer of ownership from Celli Inc. to MBM Live LLC was moved as it related to this hearing.
Present for the hearing:
William Chelales, sole proprietor of Celli Inc. dba The Coast
Manley Feinburg, member of MBM Live LLC
Gabriel Torres, member of MBM Live LLC
Rachael Ardanuy, attorney representing Celli Inc.
Brian Hanning, attorney representing MBL Live LLC
Assistant City Attorney Holly Coulehan stated that there was no additional information than what
was in the motion and affidavits. She did note that the licensee has complied with the terms of
the summary suspension.
Mr. Hanning explained the situation regarding the transfer of ownership and affirmed that Celli
Inc. was still in control of the liquor license.
Ms. Ardanuy provided further testimony stating that Celli Inc. maintains control of the liquor license
and manages all financials for that portion of the business at The Coast.
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Chief Municipal Judge Hueser stated she would lift the suspension of the license if Mr. Chelales
and Celli, Inc. upon provision of proof that they are receiving the proceeds from liquor sales. The
transfer of ownership for MBM Live LLC is postponed until the September 17th hearing.
Show Cause Hearing for Mini Corporation, dba
Match-Ups, 625 S Mason St, Stipulation Agreement
Ryan Cordsen and Nicole Hellmer, representatives for Mini Corporation., stated they have had
an opportunity to review the stipulation agreement and have agreed to the terms.
Chief Municipal Judge Hueser reviewed the terms of the stipulation agreement, noting the
licensee agreed to a 17-day suspension: 7 days will be served by a paying a fine in lieu of
suspension (paid $ 1,760.29 fine in lieu of suspension), with 10 days held in abeyance for 1 year
for violating C.R.S. 44-3-901(1)(b)(I) of the Colorado Liquor Code – Sales/Service to Minors
Prohibited.
Chief Municipal Judge Hueser approved the findings, conclusion and order, accepting the
stipulation agreement as presented for Mini Corporation, dba Match-Ups, 625 S Mason St.
Show Cause Hearing for Gaku Ramen III, LLC, dba
Gaku Ramen, 223 Linden St, Unit 1A, Stipulation Agreement
David Sweeny and Joe Vicari, representatives of Gaku Ramen III, LLC, stated they have had an
opportunity to review the stipulation agreement and have agreed to the terms.
Chief Municipal Judge Hueser reviewed the terms of the stipulation agreement, noting the
licensee agreed to a 15-day suspension: five (5) days will be served by a paying a fine in lieu of
suspension (paid $500 fine in lieu of suspension), with ten (10) days held in abeyance for 1 year
for violating C.R.S. 44-3-901(1)(b)(I) of the Colorado Liquor Code – Sales/Service to Minors
Prohibited.
Chief Municipal Judge Hueser approved the findings, conclusion and order, accepting the
stipulation agreement as presented for Gaku Ramen III, LLC, dba Gaku Ramen, 223 Linden St,
Unit 1A.
Show Cause Hearing for Dillon Companies, INC./Kroger/RASC/Tax, dba
King Soopers #146, 2535 S College Ave, Stipulation Agreement
Adam Stapen and Allie West, representatives for Dillon Companies, Inc./Kroger/RASC/Tax,
stated they have had an opportunity to review the stipulation agreement and have agreed to the
terms.
Chief Municipal Judge Hueser reviewed the terms of the stipulation agreement, noting the
licensee agreed to a 15-day suspension: five (5) days will be served by a paying a fine in lieu of
suspension (paid $5,000 fine in lieu of suspension), with ten (10) days held in abeyance for 1 year
for violating C.R.S. 44-3-901(1)(b)(I) of the Colorado Liquor Code – Sales/Service to Minors
Prohibited.
Chief Municipal Judge Hueser approved the findings, conclusion and order, accepting the
stipulation agreement as presented for Dillon Companies, INC./Kroger/RASC/Tax, dba King
Soopers #146, 2535 S College Ave.
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Show Cause Hearing for La Mia Piadina, LLC, dba
La Piadina, 234 N College Ave., Unit B3, Stipulation Agreement
Menyhert Borocz, representative for La Mia Piadina, LLC, stated he has had an opportunity to
review the stipulation agreement and has agreed to the terms.
Chief Municipal Judge Hueser reviewed the terms of the stipulation agreement, noting the
licensee agreed to a 19-day suspension, nine (9) days served with ten (10) days held in abeyance
for 1 year for violating the following:
C.R.S. § 44-03-901(1)(b)(I) - Selling/Serving Alcohol to a Minor
C.R.S. § 44-03-901(1)(g) - Selling/Serving a sealed container at retail without the proper license
C.R.S. § 44-03-301(4)(a) - Fail to Conspicuously Display Currently Issued Liquor License
Chief Municipal Judge Hueser approved the findings, conclusion and order, accepting the
stipulation agreement as presented for La Mia Piadina, LLC, dba La Piadina, 234 N College Ave.,
Unit B3.
New Beer and Wine License for Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc., dba
Chipotle Mexican Grill #5697, 2539 South College Ave., Unit 101, Approved
Brian Proffitt, legal representation, Brandon Perez Vazquez, area manager, and Laura Lunn, with
Alcohol Beverage Petitioning were present to represent Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc.
Judge Hueser swore in Laura Lunn. Ms. Lunn explained the petition process and the results.
Mr. Proffitt and Mr. Vazquez responded to questions from the judge. They stated they have not
applied for a takeout and delivery permit.
In response to questions from the Authority, Brandon Perez Vazquez stated he will require all his
employees to be properly trained prior to being allowed to sell and serve alcohol.
Chief Municipal Judge Hueser adopted Resolution 2025-008, approving the Beer and Wine liquor
license application from Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc., dba Chipotle Mexican Grill #5697, 2539 South
College Ave., Unit 101.
New Beer and Wine Liquor License for LV Nail Spa Number 8 LLC, dba
LV Nail Spa, 238 E Harmony Rd, D-14, Approved
New Beer and Wine Liquor License for LV9 Nail Spa LLC, dba
LV Nail Spa, 1801 S College Ave, Units A and B, Approved
New Beer and Wine Liquor License for LVX LLC, dba
LV Nail Spa, 3531 S College Ave, Unit 100, Approved
The applications submitted by LV Nail Spa Number 8 LLC, LV9 Nail Spa LLC, and LVX LLC were
considered together due to their related ownership and operations.
Eva Garretson, with LiquorPros, was sworn in. She explained the petitioning process and
statistics for the three LV Nail Spa locations.
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Dao Tran, member representing the three LV Nail Spas, was sworn in by Judge Hueser. He
answered questions from Brandon Sandberg, LV Nail Spa’s legal representation, regarding the
operations of the three LV Nail Spas.
In response to questions from the Assistant City Attorney Coulehan, Dao Tran stated he will
require all his employees to be properly trained prior to being allowed to sell and serve alcohol.
Chief Municipal Judge Hueser adopted Resolution 2025-009, Resolution 2025-010, and
Resolution 2025-011 approving the Beer and Wine liquor license applications from LV Nail Spa
Number 8 LLC, LV9 Nail Spa LLC, and LVX LLC, located at 238 E Harmony Rd, D-14, 1801 S
College Ave, Units A and B, and 3531 S College Ave, Unit 100.
Transfer of Ownership Hearing for MBM Live LLC, dba
Sound Bar, 254 Linden St, Postponed to September 17th Meeting
Transfer of Ownership Hearing for Lobos Inc., dba
Cancun Mexican Grill & Cantina, 1006 Spring Creek Lane, Unit B-7, Approved
Erika Kaiser and Armando Ibarra, representative for Lobos Inc., described their business plan
and proposed activities. She answered questions from the Authority.
Armando Ibarra was sworn in. In response to questions from the Authority, Armando Ibarra stated
the current employees have already had alcohol server training. The City recommended updated
training
Chief Municipal Judge Hueser approved the transfer of ownership application from Lobos Inc.,
dba Cancun Mexican Grill & Cantina, 1006 Spring Creek Lane, Unit B-7.
Transfer of Ownership Hearing for Mitra Hospitality LLC, dba
Indigo, 144 N Mason St, Unit 8, Approved
Nishan Sontakke, owner of Mitra Hospitality LLC, was sworn in by Judge Hueser. In response to
questions from the Erika Kaiser, legal representation for Mitra Hospitality LLC, he stated he will
require all his employees to be properly trained prior to being allowed to sell and serve alcohol.
Chief Municipal Judge Hueser conditionally approved the transfer of ownership application from
Mitra Hospitality LLC, dba Indigo, 144 N Mason St, Unit 8 with the request for an updated diagram
that shows the licensed area on the patio.
Change of Location Hearing for CC’s Flowers LLC, dba
CC’s Flower Truck, 153 N College Ave, Approved
Caitlin Dunnagan, representative of CC’s Flowers LLC, was sworn in by Judge Hueser. She
described the reason for the change of location and answered questions from the Authority.
Judge Hueser swore in Caitlin Dunnagan, who completed a petition to assess needs and desires
in the new location. She described the petitioning process and the results.
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Chief Municipal Judge Hueser approved the change of location application from CC’s Flowers
LLC, dba CC’s Flower Truck, 153 N College Ave.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 2:52 p.m.
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Chief Municipal Judge Hueser
Liquor Licensing Authority
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Cecilia Good
Senior Deputy City Clerk
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