HomeMy WebLinkAboutLiquor Licensing Authority - Minutes - 07/21/2003LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY MINUTES
Regular Meeting - July 21, 2003
1:00 P.M.
Council Liaison: Ray Martinez II Staff Liaison: Aimee Jensen
A regular meeting of the Liquor Licensing Authority was held on July 21, 2003 in Municipal Court,
Justice Center, 201 LaPorte. Judge Kathleen M. Lane presiding.
Staff in attendance: Teresa Ablao, Assistant City Attorney
Robert Younger, 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. Consideration of an Application from the Fort Collins Symphony Association for a
Special Events Permit at the Museum of Contemporary Art, 201 South College Avenue.
Judge Lane adopted the Consent Agenda.
Show Cause Hearing for FitzGerald's, LLC
dba The Vault,146 North College Avenue,
Stipulation Agreement Approved
Assistant City Attorney Ablao summarized the stipulation agreement and stated that the Licensee was
present to answer questions. She stated that the licensee has agreed to a 5 day suspension, 5 days served
(3 days to be served concurrently from a prior violation), for violation Regulation 47-900 (unreasonable
noise).
Judge Lane approved the findings, conclusion, and order accepting the stipulation agreement as
presented for The Vault, 146 North College Avenue.
July 21, 2003
Hearing on a New Application from Mugs Coffee Lounge, LLC
for a Hotel -Restaurant Liquor License at Mugs Coffee Lounge,
261 South College Avenue, Approved
McCabe Callahan, representative for the applicants, was swom. He briefly described his background
and the proposed premise. Mr. Callahan stated that there is no access to the patio from the first floor.
He stated they plan to open in September. Mr. Callahan briefly described the menu. He stated he will
only be serving alcohol after 5:00 p.m. He briefly described his training procedures. Mr. Callahan
emphasized that he will have no tolerance for visibly intoxicated individuals on the premise. He briefly
described the petitioning process. Mr. Callahan stated many of the residents were in support of this
application. He stated the objections to this application were due to religious reasons and downtown
businesses.
Judge Lane adopted Resolution 2003 - 10 approving the application from Mugs Coffee Lounge, LLC,
for a hotel -restaurant liquor license at Mugs Coffee Lounge, 261 South College Avenue.
Hearing on a New Application from Choice City Butcher & Deli, LLC
for a Beer and Wine License at Choice City Butcher & Deli,104 West Olive Street,
Derek Kennedy and Russ Robinson, representatives for Choice City Butcher & Deli, LLC, were swom.
Mr. Robinson and Mr. Kennedy briefly described their backgrounds. Mr. Kennedy briefly described
the establishment and the premise. In response to a question from the Judge, Mr. Robinson stated that
any violation of the liquor code would result in an immediate suspension and possibly lead up to
termination. Mr. Kennedy stated he will contact Officer Younger for training.
Jessica LaPatton was sworn. She briefly described the petitioning process. Ms. LaPatton stated that she
surveyed business' as well as residences. She stated most of the people polled were in favor of this
application.
Judge Lane adopted Resolution 2003 - 09 approving the application from Choice City Butcher & Deli,
LLC for a beer and wine license at Choice City Butcher & Deli, 104 West Olive Street.
Hearing on a New Application from Home for Dinner, LLC
for a Tavern Liquor License at Home for Dinner, 212 East Monroe Drive, Approved
Marta Hawk, representative for Home for Dinner, LLC, was swom. She briefly described her
background. Ms. Hawk stated this establishment is a combination cooking school and meal preparation
deli. She stated she will be T.I.P.'s trained. Ms. Hawk stated she has contacted Officer Younger to
provide training for her employees. She stated she will always be present when alcohol will be served.
Ms. Hawk stated patrons are required to list their age on the cooking school application.
Kelly Pietrs, representative for Esquire Petitioning Services, was swom. Ms. Pietrs briefly described the
petitioning process. She described the training her surveyors are required to attend.
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The meeting adjourned at 3:30 p.m.
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July 21, 2003