HomeMy WebLinkAboutLiquor Licensing Authority - Minutes - 01/26/2000LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY MINUTES
Regular Meeting January 26, 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, January 26, 2000, in the
Council Chambers of the Fort Collins Municipal Building. The following members were present:
Cooper, Crowfoot, Duffy, and Schmitz.
(Authority member Oldham arrived at 6:45 p.m.)
Staff Members Present: Aimee Jensen, City Clerk's Office
Greg Tempel, City Attorney's Office
Jim Szakmeister, Police Department
Consent Calendar
The Consent Calendar is intended to expedite the meeting and allow the Authority to 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.
1. Approval of minutes from December 1, 1999.
2. Approval of the 1999 Annual Report
Authority member Crowfoot made a motion, seconded by Authority member Duffy, to adopt and
approve the items on the Consent Calendar. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Duffy, and Schmitz. Nays:
None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
January 26, 2000
Stipulation Agreement
from The Armadillo Club,
354 Walnut, Approved
Sergeant Szakmeister stated The Armadillo and the Fort Collins Police Department have worked out
a stipulation agreement regarding a violation found during a recent investigation. He stated the Licensee
has admitted to violating Regulation 47-302, C.R.S., by making a physical change, alteration, or
modification which materially or substantially altered the licensed premises without obtaining the prior
consent of the Local Licensing Authority on or about December, 1999. He asked the Authority to
approve the stipulation agreement.
Steve Lee, attorney representing The Armadillo Club, stated this was not an intentional violation and
that everything else about this license is in order.
Authority member Crowfoot made a motion, seconded by Authority member Duffy, to adopt the
findings and order accepting the stipulation agreement as presented for The Armadillo Club, 354 Walnut
Street for violating Regulation 47-302, C.R.S., making physical changes without prior approval. Yeas:
Cooper, Crowfoot, Duffy, and Schmitz. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
(Secretary's note: License suspended for 5 days, 2 days to be held in abeyance for 1 year. Licensee will
pay $212. 57 fine in lieu of serving 3 days.)
Request from The Armadillo Club,
354 Walnut, to Change, Alter, or Modify the
Licensed Premises. Approved
Dan Humphreys, manager, stated the seating occupancy has not changed. He stated the Liquor Code
on is premise and he is familiar with it. Mr. Humphreys briefly described the modification of premise.
Authority member Crowfoot made a motion, seconded by Authority member Schmitz, to approve the
modification of premise for The Armadillo Club, 354 Walnut Street. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Duffy,
and Schmitz. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Stipulation Agreement
from The Matrixx. 450 Linden Center Road Approved
Sergeant Szakmeister stated The Matrixx and the Fort Collins Police Department have worked out a
stipulation agreement regarding a violation found during a recent investigation. He stated the Licensee
has admitted to violating Regulation 47-302, C.R.S., by making a physical change, alteration, or
modification which materially or substantially altered the licensed premises without obtaining the prior
January 26, 2000
consent of the Local Licensing Authority on or about January, 2000. He asked the Authority to approve
the stipulation agreement.
Tad Buonamici, owner, stated he accepts the stipulation agreement.
Authority member Crowfoot made a motion, seconded by Authority member Schmitz, to adopt the
findings and order accepting the stipulation agreement as presented for The Matrixx, 450 Linden Center
Road, for violating Regulation 47-302, C.R.S., making physical changes without prior approval. Yeas:
Cooper, Crowfoot, Duffy, and Schmitz. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
(Secretary's note: License suspended for 5 days, 2 days to be held in abeyance for 1 year. Licensee will
pay $1419.78 fine in lieu of serving 3 days.)
Request from The Matrixx,
450 Linden Center Road, to
Change, Alter, or Modify the Licensed Premise Approved
Tad Buonamici, owner, briefly described the modification. He stated the balcony will add seating for
approximately 10 people. In response to questions from the Authority, Mr. Buonamici described the
proposed changes that have not occurred. He noted there will only be a small fee for club members
to use the facilities on the second floor.
Authority member Schmitz made a motion, seconded by Authority member Duffy, to approve the
modification of premise at The Matrixx, 450 Linden Center Road. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Duffy, and
Schmitz. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Registration of Kimberly Kay Colburn,
as Manager of Seven -Eleven #26803,
2800 South College, Approved
Kimberly Kay Colburn, applicant, stated the beer is locked up from midnight to 5:00 a.m. She
described the training all employees are required to take relating to selling age -restricted items. Ms.
Colburn stated any employee that sells beer or tobacco to underage individuals is required to receive
additional training. She stated she has had no liquor violations.
Authority member Crowfoot made a motion, seconded by Authority member Schmitz, to approve
Kimberly Kay Colburn, as manager of Seven -Eleven #26803, 2800 South College. Yeas: Cooper,
Crowfoot, Duffy, and Schmitz. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
January 26, 2000
Registration of Robert Patrick Pfankuch,
as Manager of Albertson's #814,
1636 North College, Approved
Robert Pfankuch, applicant, stated he has been a store director for Albertson's for 11 years and has had
no liquor violations. He stated the cash register will "lock -up" whenever an age -restricted item is
scanned in; the sales clerk is required to enter in a date of birth from a valid i.d. He noted employees
that sell to underage individuals are terminated. Mr. Pfankuch stated has the liquor code and the
company training manual available to all employees.
Authority member Schmitz made a motion, seconded by Authority member Duffy, to approve Robert
Patrick Pfankuch as manager of Albertson's #814, 1636 North College. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot,
Duffy, and Schmitz. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Registration Megan Colleen Dahlgren,
as Manager of Albertson's #862,
3660 South Mason. Approved
Megan Colleen Dahlgren, applicant, stated she has worked for Albertson's for 12 years. She stated she
intends to adhere to all company policies, and state and city laws with respect to liquor laws. Mr.
Dahlgren stated she has had no liquor violations. She noted she has the Liquor Code on premise.
Authority member Crowfoot made a motion, seconded byAuthority member Duffy, to approve Megan
Colleen Dahlgren, as the manager of Albertson's #862, 3660 South Mason. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot,
Duffy, and Schmitz. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Registration of Timothy Leo Breen,
as Manager of Fort Collins Hooters,
2631 South College. Approved
Timothy Breen, applicant, stated Hooters serves primarily beer and wine. He stated all servers are
required to be T.I.P.'s trained. Mr. Breen stated he has the liquor code on premise and has had no
liquor violations. He stated he plans to be on premise at least 50 hours a week and is planning on re-
locating to Fort Collins. Mr. Breen stated they will probably open in March, 2000.
Authority member Schmitz made a motion, seconded byAuthority member Duffy, to approve Timothy
Leo Breen, as manager of Fort Collins Hooters, 2631 South College. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Duffy,
and Schmitz. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
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January 26, 2000
Registration of Scott Michael Alexander,
as Manager of Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar,
4306 South College, 4 roved
Scott Alexander, applicant, described the training provided to all employees. He stated he has a copy
of the liquor code on premise and is familiar with it. Mr. Alexander stated he has had no liquor
violations.
Authority member Crowfoot made a motion, seconded by Authority member Duffy, to approve Scott
Michael Alexander as manager of Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 4306 South College. Yeas:
Cooper, Crowfoot, Duffy, and Schmitz. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Transfer of Ownership of Dave's Place,
200 East Jefferson, from David P. Veldman to
Tosh's Too, Inc., and Trade Name Change to Tosh's Hacienda Approved
Salvador MacKintosh, applicant, stated he owns 66% of Tosh's Too, Inc., and has had no liquor
violations. He stated any employees found in violation of the liquor code will be immediately
terminated. Mr. MacKintosh described the training given to employees. He stated he will be the
manager for the first 5-6 months and then will register someone else as the manager. He stated he has
a copy of the liquor code and is familiar with it. Mr. MacKintosh stated he plans on opening February
25, 2000.
Authority member Crowfoot made a motion, seconded by Authority member Duffy, to approve the
transfer of ownership of Dave's Place, 200 East Jefferson, from David P. Veldman to Tosh's Too, Inc.,
and Trade Name Change to Tosh's Hacienda. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Duffy, and Schmitz. Nays:
None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Transfer of Ownership of Pelican Pete's Fish
Market, 3512 South Mason from Pelican Fish, Inc.,
to Pelican Fish of Fort Collins, LLC, and Trade Name Change to
Pelican Fish Restaurant and Fish Market Approved
Robert Bisetti, owner, stated they will essentially remain the same. He described the training they will
be providing for the employees. Mr. Bisetti stated the majority of the staff is mature and understands
the seriousness of serving liquor. He stated they have zero tolerance for liquor code violations.
Authority member Crowfoot made a motion, seconded by Authority member Duffy, to approve the
transfer of ownership of Pelican Pete's Fish Market, 3512 South Mason from Pelican Fish, Inc., to
Pelican Fish of Fort Collins, LLC, and Trade Name Change to Pelican Fish Restaurant and Fish Market.
Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Duffy, and Schmitz. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
January 26, 2000
(Secretary's note: Authority member Oldham joined the meeting at this point.)
Hearing on a New Application, from
David L. Woodard for a Hotel -Restaurant
Liquor License at Kaddyshack BBO, 1115 West Prospect Approved
David Woodard, applicant, was sworn. Mr. Woodard stated Kaddyshack BBQ operated from 1993 to
1999 in Louisville, Colorado with no liquor violations. He stated he will have approximately 25
employees. Mr. Woodard stated he has no tolerance for liquor code violations and will immediately
terminate any employee found violating the liquor code. He described the machine he will have for
checking for fake i.d.'s. He stated he will be opening around April 1, 2000. Mr. Woodard stated the
seating capacity will be approximately 120.
Assistant City Attorney Greg Tempel stated Applicant's Exhibits A and B, identified as petitions, is
admissible into evidence.
Mr. Woodard detailed the petitioning process. He described the type of establishment Kaddyshack
BBQ will be and its location.
Barbara Woodard, petitioner, was sworn. She briefly described how she circulated the petitions. Ms.
Woodard stated she emphasized that this will be primarily a dining establishment.
The Authority noted that no party -in -interest appeared to speak for or against this liquor license
application.
Deputy City Clerk Aimee Jensen stated the applicant signed an affidavit that the premise had been
posted since December 23, 1999, notifying the public of this hearing. She stated the legal notice had
been published in the Coloradoan on January 13, 2000.
Authority member Schmitz made a motion, seconded by Authority member Crowfoot, to adopt
Resolution 2000-01 approving the application from David L. Woodard for a Hotel -Restaurant Liquor
License at Kaddyshack BBQ, 1115 West Prospect. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Duffy, Oldham, and
Schmitz. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Adjournment
Authority member Crowfoot made a motion, seconded by Authority member Schmitz, to adjourn.
Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Duffy, Oldham, and Schmitz. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
The mee g adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
Chair erson