HomeMy WebLinkAboutLiquor Licensing Authority - Minutes - 12/04/2000LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY MINUTES
Regular Meeting — December 4, 2000:
1:00 P.M.
Council Liaison: Ray Martinez Staff Liaison: Aimee Jensen
A regular meeting of the Liquor Licensing Authority was held on Monday, December 4, 2000, in
Municipal Court, Justice Center, 201 LaPorte. Judge Kathleen M. Lane presiding.
Staff in attendance: Greg Tempel, Assistant CityAttorney
Richard Johnson, Liquor Enforcement Officer
Aimee Jensen, Deputy City Clerk
Agenda Review
Deputy City Clerk Jensen stated stipulation agreements will be presented before the Consent Agenda.
Police Report
Liquor Enforcement Officer Johnson stated the Fort Collins Police Department has worked out
stipulation agreements with the licensees for the following establishments, regarding violations found
during recent compliance checks. He asked the Judge to approve the stipulation agreements.
Panhandler's Pizza
Officer Johnson summarized the stipulation agreement and stated that the licensee was present to
answer questions. He stated that the Licensee agreed to a 5 day suspension [2 days served ($200 paid
in lieu of serving 2 days), 3 days held in abeyance for 1 year].
John Olson, owner, stated the employee received a warning, but was not dismissed.
Judge Lane approved the findings and order accepting the stipulation agreement as presented for
Panhandler's Pizza, 1220 West Elizabeth.
Lone Star Steakhouse and Saloon
Officer Johnson summarized the stipulation agreement and stated that the licensee was present to
answer questions. He stated that the Licensee agreed to a 5 daysuspension [2 days served ($273.42 paid
in lieu of serving 2 days), 3 days held in abeyance for 1 year]. Officer Johnson confirmed that all the
employees at Lone Star Steakhouse have received training as stipulated to.
December 4, 2000
Joel Price, manager, stated the employee failing the compliance check has been terminated.
Judge Lane approved the findings and order accepting the stipulation agreement as presented for Lone
Star Steakhouse and Saloon, 100 West Troutman Parkway.
Consent Agenda
The Consent Calendar is intended to expedite the meeting and allowthe Authorityto spend its time and
energy on the important items on a lengthy agenda. Items on the Consent Calendar are (1) routine
items; and (2) those of no perceived controversy. Anyone may request that an item be "pulled" off the
Consent Calendar and considered separately. Items pulled from the Consent Calendar will be
considered separately immediately following adoption of the Consent Calendar.
Report of Change of Corporate Structure for Cafe Bluebird, Ltd., dba Cafe Bluebird, 524 Est
Laurel Street.
Judge Lane adopted the Consent Agenda.
Registration of Shane Wilson as Manager
of Old Chicago, 4709 South Timberline Road, Approved
Shane Wilson, applicant, stated he has been with Old Chicago for 6 years. He detailed the training he
has received from Old Chicago, Inc. Mr. Wilson stated all employees must attend training and are
required to repeat the class every3 years. He stated he supervises approximately90 people and that any
patron that appears to be under 30 is carded at the table. Mr. Wilson stated a violation of the liquor
code is grounds for termination. He stated he has a copy -of the liquor code on premise and that he has
had no liquor code violations.
Judge Lane approved the registration of Shane Wilson as Manager of Old Chicago, 4709 South
Timberline Road.
Registration of Debra Ryan as Manager
of Old Chicago, 147 South College, Approved
Debra Ryan, applicant, described her background. She stated she has received extensive training in the
service of alcohol. Ms. Ryan stated she supervises approximately75 people and that she has 3 assistant
managers. She stated Old Chicago, Inc., has an "in-house" self compliance check program Ms. Ryan
stated she has a copy of the liquor code on premise.
Judge Lane approved the registration of Debra Ryan as manager of Old Chicago, 147 South College.
Hearing on a New Application from Big D Ventures, Inc.,
to Change the Class of License from a Hotel -Restaurant Liquor License
to a Tavern Liquor License at The Matrixx, 450 Linden Center Road, Approved
Greg Tempel, Assistant City Attorney, stated the deficiencies on this application have been corrected.
December 4, 2000
David Jones, President of Big D Ventures, Inc., was sworn. Mr. Jones briefly reviewed his background.
He stated he has received training from Officer Richard Johnson and will schedule a training class every
6 months to review. Mr. Jones stated that a patron must have identification to enter the nightclub.
Mr. Jones stated that Tad Buonamici, the previous owner, has no ownership or management interest
in the liquor license.
Kelly Pietrs, representative for Esquire Petitioning Services, LLC, was sworn. She described the
petitioning process and indicated the petitions represent 232 (95%) signatures in favor and 13 (50/6) in
opposition. Ms. Pietts stated this was a strong survey.
Judge Lane noted no patty in -interest was present to speak on this application.
Judge Lane adopted Resolution 2000-21 approving the application from Big D Ventures, Inc., to
Change the Class of License from a Hotel -Restaurant Liquor License to a Tavern Liquor License at The
Mattixx, 450 Linden Center Road.
Hearing on a New
for a Tavern
Richard Ross, applicant, was swom.
ation from DRM Ventures, Inc.,
License at Johnny's Place,
Assistant CityAttomeyTempel stated he had 2 deficiencies have not been corrected to this application.
He noted the diagram of the premise needed clarification and that question # 26 on the Individual
History Record for Melissa and Richard needs to be completed.
In response to Mr. Tempel's questions, Mr. Ross described the premise in detail. He stated he will
provide Deputy City Clerk Jensen with information for question # 26 to complete their Individual
History Records. Mr. Ross briefly described his employment history. He stated he has been employed
in the liquor industry for approximately 15 years. Mr. Ross stated he has received T.I.P.'s training. He
brieflydescribed the concept for Johnny's Place. Mr. Ross stated he is planning on opening January 15,
2001. He stated his employees will be trained to identify visibly intoxicated patrons and will terminate
any employee found in violation of the liquor code.
Mr. Ross briefly described the petitioning process. He stated approximately25 people refused to sign
the petition. Mr. Tempel noted that 36 signatures were struck as theywere outside the neighborhood
boundaries as set bythe Clerk's office October 17, 2000.
Melissa Ross was swom. She stated she will only be the bookkeeper and that she will not be involved
in the service of alcohol.
Judge Lane adopted Resolution 2000-20 approving the application from DRM Ventures, Inc., for a
Tavern Liquor License at Johnny's Place, 185 North College, Suite 2 & 3, contingent upon the receipt
of the necessary information by the City Clerk's office to complete Richard and Melissa Ross's
Individual History Records.
December 4, 2000
Hearing on a New Application from Yin Li Zheng and Yu Xiao Zheng
for a Beer and Wine License at Ali Buffet, 1100 South College Avenue, Approved
Greg Tempel, Assistant City Attorney, stated the deficiencies on this application have been corrected.
Yu Mao Zheng was swom. Ms. Zheng stated if a patron does not have identification, they will not be
served liquor. She stated she will provide training for employees that will be serving liquor. Ms. Zheng
stated they do not have an outdoor patio area.
Ziu Li Zheng was swom. (Ms. Zheng interpreted for Mr. Zheng) He stated he currently has 50%
ownership interest in the Utah restaurant. Mr. Zheng noted the restaurant in Utah does not have a
liquor license. In response to questions from the Judge, Mr. Zheng detailed his criminal history.
Ms. Zheng briefly described the petitioning process.
In response to Mr. Tempel's questions, Ms. Zheng stated she was unsure if the petition respondents that
signed on pages 2-5 of the petition were shown the statement on the first page that clarifies the reason
for the petitioning process.
Mr. Tempel expressed concern with the lownumber of signatures and the petitions circulated by -Curtis
Christlieb on behalf of Ali Buffet.
Judge Lane stated she will not accept Mr. Christlieb's petitions, but marked the petitions circulated by
Ms. Zheng as Exhibit 1.
Judge Lane noted no party -in -interest was present to speak on this application.
Judge Lane adopted Resolution 2000-19 approving the application from Xiu Li Zheng and Yu Xiao
Zheng for a Beer and Wine License at Ali Buffet,1100 South College Avenue, contingent upon receipt
of documentation showing Mr. Zheng's compliance with his probation as sentenced in Utah.
The meeting adjourned at 2:55 p.m.
Adjournment
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