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Home My WebLink AboutLIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY - MINUTES - 03/19/2025 LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY MINUTES Regular Meeting. – March 19, 2025 1:00 p.m. Staff Liaison: Aimee Jensen A regular meeting of the Liquor Licensing Authority was held March 19, 2025, 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 Cecilia Good, Senior Deputy City Clerk Consent Agenda Approved  Minutes from February 19, 2025, Liquor Licensing Authority Meeting Liquor Enforcement Update Liquor Enforcement Officer Ripsam stated Fort Collins Police Services conducted random compliance checks:  March 5, 2025, visiting 14 liquor licensed establishments, 3 of which served the underage operative: a failure rate of 28.57% for the evening.  March 18, 2025, visiting 15 liquor licensed establishments, 2 of which served the underage operative: a failure rate of 13.33% for the evening. Liquor Enforcement Officer Ripsam stated the overall failure rate is 26.6% for 2025. Show Cause Hearing for Nirbhau, LLC & 7-Eleven, Inc., dba 7-Eleven Store 26927C, 1600 South Lemay Avenue, Stipulation Agreement Charlie Fife, attorney representing Nirbhau, LLC & 7-Eleven, 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 15-day suspension, 5 days served (paid $500 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. Docusign Envelope ID: FA610EC3-B649-4AB6-BA47-202614E02720 March 19, 2025 P a g e 2 | 4 Assistant City Attorney Coulehan informed the licensee that they need to use an LED vendor approved training for staff. Officer Ripsam also stated that she conducts in-person training for liquor compliance. Chief Municipal Judge Hueser approved the findings, conclusion and order, accepting the stipulation agreement as presented for Nirbhau, LLC & 7-Eleven, Inc., dba 7-Eleven Store 26927C, 1600 South Lemay Avenue. Temporary Modification of Premise Application from Konstruct Brewing, LLC, dba Konstruct Brewing, 3027 East Harmony Road, Suite 2, Approved Jack Lackey, representative for Konstruct Brewing, LLC, briefly described the proposed changes, answered questions from the Authority, and responded to questions from City staff. Assistant City Attorney Coulehan confirmed that Mr. Lackey would be putting up a sign outside to indicate that no alcohol will be allowed past a specific point. Officer Ripsam confirmed that the establishment is open to all ages and that the entryway will be a part of the licensed establishment for purposes of the temporary modification. This will be clarified for the main license. Chief Judge Hueser approved the temporary modification of premise application from Konstruct Brewing, LLC, dba Konstruct Brew, 3027 East Harmony Road, Suite 2. Temporary Modification of Premise Application from Wayne Corp., LLC, dba Music City Hot Chicken, 1820 North College Avenue, Suite 180, Approved Sam Graf, representative for Wayne Corp, LLC, briefly described the proposed changes, answered questions from the Authority, and responded to questions from City staff. Assistant City Attorney Coulehan asked the applicant about ID verification for the wristbands. The applicant stated that ID’s will be checked on entry by security. Chief Municipal Judge Hueser approved the temporary permit application from Wayne Corp, LLC, dba Music City Hote Chicken, 1820 North College Avenue, Suite 180. Transfer of Ownership Application from Three Sisters Kitchens, LLC, dba The Cooking Studio Fort Collins, 123 North College Avenue, Suite #130, Approved Steven Nalls, representative for Three Sisters Kitchens, LLC, described their business plan and proposed activities. He answered questions from the Authority. Docusign Envelope ID: FA610EC3-B649-4AB6-BA47-202614E02720 March 19, 2025 P a g e 3 | 4 Assistant City Attorney Coulehan asked the Clerk’s Office how the licensed area is designated on the diagrams. Additionally, she notified new applicants of compliance checks. Officer Ripsam explained compliance checks further. Chief Municipal Judge Hueser approved the transfer of ownership application from Three Sisters Kitchens, LLC, dba The Cooking Studio Fort Collins, 123 North College Avenue, Suite #130. New Beer and Wine Application from Aspen and Pines, LLC, dba The Duchess Tea Room, 255 Linden Street, Continued Praewpun St. Pierre, representative for Aspen and Pines, LLC, was sworn. In response to questions from the Authority, Ms. St. Pierre explained her process petitioning for signatures. Assistant City Attorney Coulehan expressed concerns that there were no residents included in the petition, making it difficult to fully assess the needs and desires of the area. Chief Municipal Judge Hueser continued the hearing on the new beer and wine application for Aspen and Pines, LLC to April 16, 2025 so the applicant can get additional signatures from residents for the petition. New Application from Taqueria Del Barrio, LLC, dba Taqueria Del Barrio, 1802 North College Avenue, Continued Jesus Santiago Zepeda and Leslie Cardenas, representatives for Taqueria Del Barrio, LLC, were sworn. Ms. Cardenas explained her process for petitioning. Assistant City Attorney Coulehan confirmed that none were opposed to the application. The Authority asked Mr. Zepeda to explain the violations that were not disclosed on the application but found in the background check. After realizing that he needed interpretation, Chief Municipal Judge Hueser continued the hearing on the new application from Taqueria Del Barrio, LLC to April 16, 2025 to ensure that a court-appointed interpreter was present. New Application from Wobble, LLC, dba Wobble, 244 North College Avenue, Suite 140, Approved Miles Storm, representing Wobble, LLC, was sworn in. Brian Proffitt, attorney representing Wobble, LLC, asked Mr. Storm questions regarding his background and the petition process the applicant followed. Mr. Proffitt mentioned that 97 emails had been sent to the Clerk’s Office in support of Wobble, with 15 of those from parties-in-interest. Judge Hueser recognized that 15 emails from parties-in-interest supporting the business were sent to the Clerk’s Office, but she did not have the opportunity to read and review these emails. Docusign Envelope ID: FA610EC3-B649-4AB6-BA47-202614E02720 March 19, 2025 P a g e 4 | 4 Mr. Proffitt asked Mr. Storm questions regarding the nature of the business, operations, policies, and the setup of the establishment. Mr. Proffitt explained that the applicant and the City have already signed a stipulation agreement with additional conditions on the operation of the license. Assistant City Attorney Coulehan explained the circumstances around the creation of the stipulation agreement. City staff and Wobble representatives met to discuss the business operations. The stipulation is in effect with the understanding that complying with the conditions will not impact police services in the area with the existing undue concentration of tavern licenses. Chief Municipal Judge Hueser approved the new tavern liquor license from Wobble, LLC, Wobble, 244 North College Avenue. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 2:17 p.m. ______________________________ Liquor Licensing Authority _________________________________ Secretary Docusign Envelope ID: FA610EC3-B649-4AB6-BA47-202614E02720