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LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY MINUTES
Regular Meeting -March 22, 2000
6:00 p.m.
Council Liaison: Ray Martinez Staff Liaison: Aimee Jensen
Chairperson: Carl Cooper Phone: 970-498-5120 (w) 970-226-3798 (h)
A regular meeting of the Liquor Licensing Authority was held on Wednesday, March 22, 2000, in the
Council Chambers of the Fort Collins Municipal Building. The following members were present:
Cooper, Crowfoot, Duffy, Oldham, and Schmitz.
Consent Calendar
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.
Approval of minutes from February 23 2000
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Authority member Crowfoot made a motion, seconded by Authority member Schmitz, to adopt and
approve the items on the Consent Calendar. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Duffy, Oldham and Schmitz.
Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Registration of Joe Campanella as Manager of King Soopers # 18,
2325 South College Approved
Joe Campanella, applicant, stated he has no objection to Authoritymember Cooper participating in this
decision. He stated he has been a manager since 1976. Mr. Campanella stated the cash registers lock
up whenever an age restricted item is scanned.
March 22, 2000
Authority member Crowfoot made a motion, seconded by Authority member Schmitz to approve Joe
Campanella as manager of King Soopers # 18, 2325 South College. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Duffy,
Oldham, and Schmitz. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Registration of Rishel Lee Whitham as Manager
of King Soopers # 9, 1015 South Taft Hill Road Approved
Rish Whitham, manager, stated he has been with King Soopers for 25 years. He briefly described the
training available to all employees. Mr. Whitham stated all employees are required to sign their training
procedures manual.
Authority member Crowfoot made a motion, seconded by Authority member Schmitz to approve
Rishel Lee Whitham as Manager of King Soopers # 9, 1015 South Taft Hill Road. Yeas: Cooper,
Crowfoot, Duffy, Oldham, and Schmitz. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Registration of Jillian Marie Biodrowski as Manager
of Total # 4103, 803 Riverside Approved
Jillian Marie Biodrowski, applicant, stated she has been a manager for 1 year. She stated her employees
card every customer that purchases beer. Ms. Biodrowski brieflydescribed her training and the training
provided to all employees. She stated any employee in violation of the liquor code is immediately
terminated.
Authority member Schmitz made a motion, seconded by Authority member Crowfoot, to approve
Jillian Marie Biodrowski as manager of Total # 4103, 803 Riverside. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Duffy,
Oldham, and Schmitz. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Registration of Jason S. Morgan as Manager
of Colorado Grill, 1624 South Lemay, Approve
Jason Morgan, applicant, stated he recently was promoted to the manager position. He stated the
restaurant only has 35 tables. Mr. Morgan stated he has not taken the TIPS training course and has had
no liquor violations.
Authority member Schmitz made a motion, seconded by Authority member Crowfoot, to approve
Jason Morgan as manager of Colorado Grill, 1624 South Lemay. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Duffy,
Oldham, and Schmitz. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
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March 22, 2000
John Hemtan Trujillo as Manager of Surfside Seven Cafe,
John Herman Trujillo, owner and applicant, stated he inadvertently failed to submit the attachment to
his Individual History Record. He submitted the attachment for the Authority's consideration. In
response to a question fromthe Authority, he stated the attachment is a true and accurate representation
of his criminal history. Mr. Trujillo stated he has a copy of the liquor code on premise and is familiar
with it.
Authority member Schmitz made a motion to deny John Herman Trujillo's registration as manager of
Surfside Seven Cafe, 150 North College.
THE MOTION DIED DUE TO THE LACK OF A SECOND.
Authority member Oldham made a motion, seconded by Authority member Crowfoot, to table John
Herman Trujillo's application as manager of Surfside Seven Cafe,150 North College, to the April 17th
meeting. Yeas: Crowfoot, Duffy, and Oldham Nays: Cooper and Schmitz.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
from Buonamici Ventures, Inc., dba The Matrixx,
Tad Buonamici, 4501 Boardwalk Drive, briefly described the proposed modifications and submitted
photographs for the Authority to review. Mr. Buonamici stated he plans on having 2-3 security
personnel in the volleyball area. He stated theywill be able to accommodate up to 300-400 people.
Assistant City Attorney Tempel stated the diagram is not representative of what Mr. Buonamici is
describing.
Mr. Bounamici stated he will adhere to the modification premise as originallysubmitted. He stated he
will correct the diagram dimensions.
Authority member Schmitz made a motion, seconded by Authority member Oldham, to approve the
modification of premise to change, alter, or modify The Matrixx, 450 North Linden. Yeas: Cooper,
Crowfoot, Duffy, Oldham, and Schmitz. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
March 22, 2000
Transfer of Ownership of Lucky Joe's Island Sports,
2601 South Lemay # 12, from Stump and Lump, Inc.,
Rick Pannicia and Laurie Heller, applicants, stated they will provide Deputy City Clerk Jensen with
a certificate of good standing.
Ms. Heller stated she is TIPS trained and will be responsible for training the employees. She noted
the emphasis will be a restaurant and less of a sports bar. Ms. Heller stated she has been in the
restaurant business for many years. She stated she is familiar with the Liquor Code and has it on
premise.
Mr. Pannicia stated they will be adding a second patio that the previous owners had received
approval to add to their licensed premise. He stated the restaurant seats approximately 170 people.
Mr. Pannicia stated theydo not plan to make anymajor changes, other than cosmetics, to the interior
of the establishment. He stated he is predominantly an investor and will not be involved with the
day-to-day operations as Ms. Heller.
Authority member Crowfoot made a motion, seconded by Authority member Schmitz to approve
the transfer of ownership of Lucky Joe's Island Sports from Stump and Lump, Inc., to Island Grill,
Inc., and trade name change to Island Grill, contingent upon the receipt of a certificate of good
standing by the City Clerk's Office. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Duffy, Oldham, and Schmitz. Nays:
None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Transfer of Ownership of San Felipe's Cantina,
11 Old Town Square, from Michael Murray, LLC,
Joe Vadarand Dan Kerig, owners, stated theyhave no objection to AuthoritymemberDuffyhearing
their application to transfer ownership.
Assistant City Attorney Tempel stated that all the deficiencies have been corrected.
Mr. Vadar stated that he is acutely aware of the problems that the previous owners have had. He
briefly described problems the previous owners of Lucky Joe's Sidewalk Saloon had. Mr. Vadar
stated that he and Mr. Kerig plan to spend many hours on premise to mitigate any problems. He
briefly described his criminal history. Mr. Vadar stated his driver's license has been revoked.
Mr. Kerig described how they will avoid the same problems that Michael Murray, LLC, had. He
noted that his January arrest has not been resolved.
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March 22, 2000
Authority member Crowfoot made a motion, seconded byAuthoritymember Duffy, to approve the
transfer of ownership of San Felipe's Cantina, 11 Old Town Square, from Michael Murray, LLC, to
Zydeco Grille, Inc., and trade name change to The Zydeco Grille. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Duffy,
and Schmitz. Nays: Oldham.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Registration of Mary Beth Houlahan as Manager of the
Zydeco Grill, 11 Old Town Squareproved
Mary Beth Houlahan, applicant, stated she has been in the restaurant business for 12 years and is
TIPS certified. She stated she will be responsible for training staff. Ms. Houlahan stated she is
familiar with the Liquor Code. She briefly described the policies and procedures established for
employees. Ms. Houlahan stated an employee will be terminated if theyknowinglyviolate the Liquor
Code. Ms. Houlahan stated that all employees have the authorityto call police if there is a problem
Authority member Crowfoot made a motion, seconded by Authority member Schmitz, to approve
Mary Beth Houlahan as Manager of the Zydeco Grill, 11 Old Town Square. Yeas: Cooper,
Crowfoot, Duffy, Oldham, and Schmitz. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Consideration of an Application from the Downtown Business Association,
for Special Events Permits at:
Old Town Square, Walnut & Linden Streets. BrewFest, June 24th & 25th, Approved
Library Park, 200 Mathews. NewWest Fest, August 19th & 20th, Approved
Brynn Markle, representing the Downtown Business Association, gave a brief overview of all three
special events permit applications.
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Ms. Markle stated that wrist bands will be issued at the entrance, where carding will take place. She
stated they are in the process of getting a special event permit from the police department. Ms.
Markle detailed how the area will be controlled.
Assistant City Attorney Tempel stated that the Downtown Business Association needs to provide
documentation proving they have permission to use the premises for this event.
Authoritymember Crowfoot made a motion, seconded byAuthoritymemberDuffy, to approve the
application from the Downtown Business Association for a Special Events Permit at the BrewFest
in Old Town Square, Walnut and Linden Streets, provided that proof of possession of the premises
is provided to the City Clerk's Office. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Duffy, Oldham, and Schmitz. Nays:
None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
March 22, 2000
L ibrary Park, 200 Madxw, NewWest Fes4 A ugmt 19th & 20th.
Ms. Markle stated NewWest Fest will be the same as last year. She briefly described the premises.
She stated that members from the Overland Sertoma organization will be serving and monitoring
the beer garden.
Authoritymember Crowfoot made a motion, seconded byAuthoritymember Duffy, to approve the
application from the Downtown Business Association for a Special Events Permit at Library Park,
200 Mathews (NewWest Fest). Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Duffy, Oldham, and Schmitz. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Park cft bid% Strrey NeuJWest Fes4 August 19th.
Ms. Markle noted this area is in addition to the beer garden described above. She stated the
proposed licensed area will be surrounded bydouble-fencing to create a larger barrier. She noted
that members from the Overland Sertoma organization will also be staffing this area. Ms. Markle
stated she will provide a copy of the special events permit from the Police Department.
Authority member Crowfoot made a motion, seconded byAuthority member Duffy, to approve the
application from the Downtown Business Association for a Special Events Permit for a part of
Linden Street (NewWest Fest). Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Duffy, Oldham and Schmitz. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Hearing on a New Application from
Joe's Fireside, Inc., fora Hotel -Restaurant
Liquor License at Joe's Fireside Cafe, 238 South College,proved
Joseph Ierisi, applicant, was swom. Mr. Ierisi stated that liquor sales are only 1% of his gross sales.
He described why he is applying for a change in class of license. Mr. Ierisi stated his lease requires
him to remain a restaurant. He stated he circulated the petitions and obtained 260 signatures in favor
of this application and received no opposition.
Mr. Ierisi amended the diagram to include the service bar in the back of the dining room
Mr. Tempel noted that there were no parties -in -interest to speak on this application.
Authority member Crowfoot made a motion, seconded by Authority member Schmitz, to adopt
Resolution 2000-04 approving the application fromJoe's Fireside, Inc., fora Hotel -Restaurant liquor
License at Joe's Fireside Cafe, 238 South College Avenue. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Duffy, Oldham
and Schmitz. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
March 22, 2000
Other Business
The Authorityexpressed their appreciation to staff. All Authoritymembers stated theyhave enjoyed
serving as the Liquor Licensing Authority.
Adjournment
Authority member Cooper made a motion, seconded by Authority member Crowfoot, to adjourn.
Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Duffy, Oldham, and Schmitz. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
(Secretary's note: This was the last meeting of the Liquor Licensing Authority as a volunteer board.
The next meeting was April 17, 2000, with Municipal Judge Lane serving as the Authority.
Consequently, these minutes were not approved by either Authority.)
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