HomeMy WebLinkAboutLiquor Licensing Authority - Minutes - 06/02/2003LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY MINUTES
Regular Meeting - June 2, 2003
1:00 P.M.
Council Liaison: Ray Martinez 11 Staff Liaison: Aimee Jensen
A regular meeting of the Liquor Licensing Authority was held on June 2, 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 there are 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. Change in Corporate Structure for JuWu. Inc.. dba the Taj Mahal, 148 West Oak Street.
Judge Lane adopted the Consent Agenda.
Registration of Todd Orlando as Manager of
Old Chicago, 4709 South Timberline Road, Approved
Todd Orlando, manager applicant, stated he has been in the restaurant business for 10 years. He briefly
described the training all employees are required to attend. Mr. Orlando stated that all staff attend
monthly Bar Code training. He stated he meets monthly with his employees to specifically discuss the
sale and service of alcohol. Mr. Orlando stated that they card any patron that appears to be 30 years
or older. He stated he has the liquor code on premise.
Judge Lane approved the registration of Todd Orlando as manager of Old Chicago, 4709 South
Timberline Road.
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Request from T.E.H. Enterprises, Inc., dba Boomer's Beef
634 South College Avenue to Change, Alter, or Modify
the Licensed Premises. Approved with Contingencies
Anthony Emerich, representative for T.E.H. Enterprises, Inc., briefly described the proposed
modification. In response to a question from the Judge, he stated he will increase the chain fence in the
breeze way to 42 inches.
Mr. Emerich stated the occupancy inside is less than 50 people and 29 on the patio. He briefly
described the petitioning process. Mr. Emerich stated he encountered no opposition in petitioning.
Judge Lane approved the request from T.E.H. Enterprises, Inc., dba Boomer's Beef, 634 South College
Avenue to change, alter, or modify the licensed premises contingent upon approval from the Poudre
Fire Authority.
Transfer of Ownership of Residence Inn
by Marriot,1127 Oakridge Drive, from Oakridge Hotels, LLLP
to Oakridge Hotels, LLLP, Approved
Brad March attorney representing Oakridge Hotels, LLLP, briefly describing this transaction. He stated
there was a change in the general partner, therefore the State required a transfer of ownership. Mr.
March stated that the day to day operations will not change.
Judge Lane approved the transfer of ownership of Residence Inn by Marriot, 1127 Oakridge Drive,
from Oakridge Hotels, LLLP to Oakridge Hotels, LLLP.
Hearing on a New Application from UP Bigfoot, LLC,
for a Tavern Liquor License at Mackey's Still & Grill,
2439 South College Avenue, Unit C3, Approved
Tim Dow, attorney representing Lil' Bigfoot, LLC, stated they are ready to proceed.
Max Scott, representative for Oedipus, Inc., was sworn. He briefly described the petitioning process.
Mr. Scott stated the survey shows that the neighborhood wishes that this license be granted, and that
the needs and desires of neighborhood is not currently being met.
John Kincaid, representative for Lil' Bigfoot, LLC, was sworn. He briefly described his background.
Mr. Kincaid stated he will maintain a current liquor code on premise. He stated he will be the registered
manager. Mr. Kincaid stated he has had 2 prior violations of the liquor code. He stated he has a
training program for his employees. Mr. Kincaid stated the carding policy will be any patron that
appears to be 35 and under. He stated the seating capacity is 140. Mr. Kincaid briefly described the
premise. He stated he anticipates his food sales will be approximately 40%.
Judge Lane asked about prior violations. Mr. Kincaid stated they all attended T.I.P.'s training after the
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violations. He stated there are changes to this manual from what was previously used. Mr. Kincaid
clarified financial information. He stated the patio will be monitored at all times.
Vicki Feekan, owner, was sworn. Ms. Feekan briefly described her background. She stated she will be
working on premise full-time. Ms. Feekan stated she has never had a liquor code violation.
Judge Lane adopted resolution 2003 - 05 approving the application from Lil' Bigfoot, LLC for a Tavern
Liquor License at Mackey's Still & Grill, 2439 South College Avenue, Unit C3, contingent upon the
receipt by the City Clerk's Office of the final promissory note between Lil' Bigfoot, LLC and the
landlord.
Hearing on a New Application from FitzGerald's, LLC,
for a Tavern Liquor License at
The Vault,146 North College Avenue. Continued to July 7. 2003
Assistant City Attorney Ablao requested that this hearing be continued to July 7, 2003. She stated the
applicant has agreed to this continuance.
Show Cause Hearing for the D. Martin Group, Inc.,
dba Elliot's Martini Bar, 235 Linden Street
Violation Stipulated. Penalty Set
Ronald Leonard, representing D. Martin Group, Inc., stated that Elliot's Martini Bar is a family run
business. He requested that the Judge not impose the 7 day suspension from the prior violation. Mr.
Leonard stated he and his staff have received TIP's training. He stated he has stipulated to the violation,
but has requested this hearing for the Judge to determine the penalty.
Mathew Hustee, manager, briefly described the incident.
In response to a question from the Judge, Liquor Enforcement Officer Younger stated that employees
must finish any shift drink by 2:00 a.m.
Assistant City Attorney Ablao stated that Section 3-55 of the City Code allows the Judge to take into
consideration mitigating factors, such as the seriousness of the violation.
Judge Lane ordered that the D. Martin Group, Inc., serve the 7 days held in abeyance from their
previous violation and assessed an additional 14 days of which, all to be held in abeyance for 1 year.
The meeting adjourned at 2:45 p.m.
Adjournment
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Municipal Judge