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LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY MINUTES'
Regular Meeting - August 20,2001
1:15 p.m.
Council Liaison: Ray Martinez II Staff Liaison: Aimee Jensen
A regular meeting of the Liquor Licensing Authority was held on Monday, August 20, 2001, in
Municipal Court, Justice Center, 201 North College. Judge Kathleen M. Lane presiding.
Staff in attendance: Teresa Ablao, Assistant CityAttorney
Aimee Jensen, Deputy City Clerk
Agenda Review
Assistant CityAttomeyAblao made a motion to continue the show -cause hearing for The Matrixx, 450
Linden Street, be continued to the October 1, 2001 meeting, as the attorney representing The Matrixx
has been recently retained.
Judge Lane granted the motion to continue the show -cause hearing for The Matrixx, 450 Linden Street,
be continued to the October 1, 2001 meeting.
Deputy City Clerk Jensen stated that the request from Club Fusion, Inc., dba Baby Grands,159 West
Mountain, to change, alter, or modify the licensed premises has been withdrawn.
Consent Agenda
The Consent Agenda is intended to expedite the meeting and allow the Authorityto spend its time and
energy on the important items on a lengthy 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
separately immediately following adoption of the Consent Agenda.
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Judge Lane adopted the Consent Agenda.
August 20, 2001
Request from Big D Ventures, Inc., dba
The Matrixx, 450 Linden, to Change, Alter,
or Modify the Licensed Premises, Approved with contingencies
David Jones, representing Big D Ventures, Inc., briefly described the proposed changes. Mr. Jones
stated he will submit a new diagram and lease between the owner of the building and the new tenants.
Judge Lane noted that no-one appeared to comment on this application.
Judge Lane approved the request from Big D. Ventures, Inc., dba The Matrixx, 450 Linden Street, to
Change, Alter, orModifythe Licensed Premises, contingent upon the submittal of a revised 2nd floor
diagram and a lease from between the owner of the building and the new tenants to the City Clerk's
office.
Transfer of Ownership of Pitchers!,
1100 West Drake Road, from Breckenridge Acqi
Jon Stonbraker, attorney representing the applicant, was present and ready to proceed. Christopoulos
Constantine, representing Sluggers Corporation, was swom.
Mr. Constantine stated he is the only officer, director and sole stockholder of Sluggers Corporation.
He stated he has had no liquor code violations. Mr. Constantine stated Pitchers! is an upscale sports
bar and that they do not allow minors in the pool table area. He stated he is aware of the food
requirements required for a hotel -restaurant liquor license. Mr. Constantine stated he has the liquor
code on premise. He described how he will operate the establishment to make sure he is in compliance
with the liquor code.
In response to a question from the Judge, Mr. Constantine stated any liquor code violation by an
employee would result in termination of employment.
Judge Lane approved the transferof ownership of Pitchers!,1100 West Drake Road, from Breckenridge
Acquisition Co., to Sluggers Corporation, A Colorado Corporation.
Police Report
Teri, ' Wok II
Assistant CityAttomeyAblao summarized the stipulation agreement and stated that the Licensee was
present to answer questions. She stated that the Licensee has agreed to a 7 day suspension with all 7
days held in abeyance for 1 year. Ms. Ablao stated an application to modify the premise has been
submitted and is scheduled for consideration by the Authority on September 17, 2001.
Jong Hwa Shin, representing SJH Restaurant, Inc., the licensee, stated he understands the details of this
stipulation agreement.
Judge Lane approved the findings, conclusion and order accepting the stipulation agreement as
presented for Teriyaki Wok II, 829 South Shields.
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from bed and breakfast proprietors
Judge Lane gave a brief overview of the events leading to this hearing. She noted that no one was
present to speak in support or in opposition to this item Judge Lane stated that Staff has recommended
that the provision requiring determination of the needs and desires of the neighborhood be eliminated
from the bed and breakfast application process.
Deputy City Clerk Jensen stated notices were sent to all the bed and breakfast proprietors located in the
city limits. She stated she received a phone call from the owner of the Elizabeth Street Guest House,
but that theydo not serve liquor and do not intend to. Deputy City Clerk Jensen stated she will put the
revised Local Liquor Licensing Authority Bylaws on the consent agenda for September 17, 2001 for
final consideration.
Other Business
Judge Lane and Staff agreed to begin Liquor Licensing Authority hearings and meetings at 1:00 p.m
instead of 1:15 p.m
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 2:00 p.m
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Municipal Judge