HomeMy WebLinkAboutLiquor Licensing Authority - Minutes - 03/04/2002LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY MINUTES
Regular Meeting - March 4, 2002
1:00 p.m.
Council Liaison: Ray Martinez II Staff Liaison: Aimee Jensen
A regular meeting of the Liquor Licensing Authority was held on March 4, 2002 in Municipal Court,
Justice Center, 201 LaPorte. Judge Kathleen M. Lane Presiding.
Staff in attendance: Teresa Ablao, Assistant City Attorney
Richard Johnson, Liquor Enforcement Officer
Aimee Jensen, Deputy City Clerk
Agenda Review
Deputy City Clerk Jensen stated that there were no changes to the agenda.
Consent Agenda
The Consent Agenda is intended to expedite the meeting and allow the Authority to spend its time on
important items on an agenda. Items on the Consent Agenda are (1) routine items; and (2) those of no
perceived controversy. Anyone may request that an item be "pulled" off the Consent Agenda and
considered separately. Items pulled from the Consent Agenda will be considered under "Other
Business" at the end of the meeting.
a. Report of Change of Corporate Structure for Star Light, 167 North College Avenue.
b. Approval of minutes from the October 15, 2001, November 19, 2001, December 17,
2001, December 3. 2001, and February 4. 2002 meetings.
Judge Lane adopted the Consent Agenda.
Show -Cause Hearing for Ft. Collins 8, LLC
dba Chesterfield, Bottomsly and Potts,
1415 West Elizabeth Street, Stipulation Agreement Approved
Assistant City Attorney Ablao reviewed the stipulation agreement. Heather Volz, representative for Ft.
Collins 8, LLC, stated that all staff has been re-trained and that she understands the agreement.
Judge Lane approved the stipulation agreement as presented.
March 4, 2002
Request from Sandtrap, Inc., dba MacKenzie's Pub and Grill,
5750 South Lemay to Change. Alter. or Modify the Licensed Premises, Approved
Robert Dahl briefly explained the proposed changes. He stated he is expanding the size of the deck to
accommodate guests. Mr. Dahl stated both optional premises are shown on the diagram.
Judge Lane approved the request from Sandtrap, Inc., dba MacKenzie's Pub and Grill, 5750 South
Lemay, to change, alter, or modify the licensed premises.
Hearing on a Change of Location Application from Wilcox, Inc.,
to move a 3.2% Beer - On/Off Premise License
from 1441 East Horsetooth to 1341 East Horsetooth, Approved
The applicant briefly described the reason for the change, noting that it is temporary until the restaurant
is built. He briefly described the petitioning process and said there was some opposition but no one
signed the petition.
Judge Lane approved the change of location application from Wilcox, Inc., to move a 3.2% Beer - On -
Off Premise License from 1441 East Horsetooth to 1341 East Horsetooth.
Hearing on a New Application from Hoin Chang
for a Beer and Wine License at
Golden Dragon .1220 North College Avenue, Approved
Joanne Chang, representing Hoin Chang, briefly described her background and their ownership of a
restaurant in Wyoming. She stated she has not had formal training in serving alcohol but that she has
read the liquor code. Ms. Chang stated customers have asked for beer and wine, and that they are open
from 11 AM to 10 PM. She briefly reviewed the premise and described the petitioning process. Ms.
Chang stated several people were opposed to the application due to abhorrence of alcohol, but did not
sign the petition.
Judge Lane adopted Resolution 2002-03 approving an application from Hoin Chang for a Beer and
Wine License at Golden Dragon, 1220 North College Avenue.
Hearing on a New Application from Starry Night Coffee Company,
dba Cafe Terrace, for a
Tavern Liquor License at 4709 South Timberline, Approved
Rob and Ann Wojtowick, representatives for the Starry Night Coffee Company, were sworn in. Mr.
Wojtowick briefly described the premise. He stated they intend to have all their staff trained and that
they will card patrons who appear to be 40 or under. Mr. Wojtowick stated they will not have a full
service bar and plan on serving only liqueurs and coffee drinks. He stated that the manager will be
responsible for making sure alcohol remains on premise. Mrs. Wojtowick stated they will use a different
type of cup to differentiate regular drinks from drinks that contain alcohol.
March 4, 2002
Mr. Wojtowick briefly described the petitioning process.
Judge adopted Resolution 2002-06, approving an application from Starry Night Coffee Company for
a Tavern Liquor License at Cafe Terrace, 4709 South Timberline.
Show -Cause Hearing for Aggie Partners, Ltd.,
dba Aggie Theatre, 204 South College Avenue, Stipulation Agreement Signed
Robin Jones, representative for Aggie Partners, Ltd., stated he would not contest the revocation of this
license.
Judge Lane confirmed that no-one was present to oppose the revocation of Aggie Partners, Ltd.,'s
tavern liquor license.
Judge Lane approved the stipulation agreement as presented.
Hearing on a Change of Location Mplication from IVP. Inc., to move the
Tavern Liquor License from 167 North College Avenue (Star Light) to
Zach Wilson, attorney representing 1VP, Inc., stated he will submit additional signatures in support of
this application.
Les Kaplan, party -in -interest, requested that this hearing be postponed as he has not had enough time
to gather information to oppose this application.
Mr. Wilson stated he objects to the continuance. He stated he has a letter from Marcy Oliver, party -in -
interest, stated that Mr. Kaplan mis-quoted her statements to him.
Mr. Wilson called Andrew Bantham to testify.
Mr. Bantham was sworn. He stated is the managing member of the LLC that owns 204 South College
Avenue. He briefly described why he believes the Aggie Theatre is an important venue to Fort Collins.
Assistant City Attorney Ablao cross-examined Mr. Bantham.
Mr. Bantham was dismissed.
Judge Lane stated she will continue the hearing to March 18, 2002.
March 4, 2002
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 3:30 p.m.
Municipal Judge
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