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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLiquor Licensing Authority - Minutes - 08/25/1999A regular meeting of the Liquor Licensing Authority was held on Wednesday, August 25, 1999, in the Council Chambers of the Fort Collins Municipal Building. The following members were present: Cooper, Crowfoot, Davis, Oldham, and Schmitz. Absent: Morris (Minton resigned June 22, 1999). Staff Members Present: Aimee Jensen, City Clerk's Office Greg Tempel, City Attorney's Office Richard Johnson, 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. Report of Change of Corporate Structure for Henhold Inc dba Bison Liquor, 1015 West Horsetooth, E101. 2. Registration of lack Henander (Owner) as Manager of Bison Liquor, 1015 West Horsetooth, E101. 3. Report of Change of Corporate Structure from Albertson's Inc 1636 North Collie 3660 South Mason. and 731 South Lemav 4. Report of Change of Corporate Name from The Southland Corporation Inc to 7- Eleven, Inc.. all Fort Collins locations August 25, 1999 Authority member Cooper made a motion, seconded by Authority member Crowfoot, to adopt and approve the items on the Consent Calendar. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Davis, Oldham, and Schmitz. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Report of Change of Corporate Structure for Rasta Pasta of Fort Collins, Inc., dba Rasta Pasta, 200 Walnut Street. Approved John Platner, owner, stated his drivers license is valid. Authority member Crowfoot made a motion, seconded by Authority member Schmitz, to received the change of corporate structure for Rasta Pasta of Fort Collins, Inc., dba Rasta Pasta, 200 Walnut Street. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Davis, Oldham, and Schmitz. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Registration of Ronald Monte Huber (Owner) as Manager of Fort Collins Warehouse Liquors, 4700 Boardwalk Drive. Approved Ronald Monte Huber, owner, stated he was initially registered as manager. Mr. Huber stated he has 8-10 employees and is responsible for training. Authority member Crowfoot made a motion, seconded by Authority member Schmitz, to approve Ronald Monte Huber as manager of Fort Collins Warehouse Liquors, 4700 Boardwalk Drive. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Davis, Oldham, and Schmitz. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Registration of Shelby Woodward as Manager of Diamond Shamrock #1158, 1100 Oakridge Drive. Approved Shelby Woodward, applicant, briefly described her training. She stated she is responsible for training and supervising two employees. Ms. Woodward stated her application is complete. She stated company policy requires a warning for the first time an employee sells to a minor and the second time requires termination. August 25, 1999 Authority member Cooper made a motion, seconded by Authority member Crowfoot, to approve Shelby Woodward as manager of Diamond Shamrock #1158, 1100 Oakridge Drive. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Davis, Oldham, and Schmitz. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Request from Casco ITC, Inc., dba Surfside Seven Cafe, 150 North College, to Change, Alter, or Modify the Licensed Premises, Denied Dan Trujillo and John Trujillo, owners, described the proposed modifications. Dan Trujillo stated the patio area would be able to seat approximately 8 people. He stated the fence will be 3 'h feet tall wrought iron. Mr. Trujillo noted they are required to remove the fence October 1 and re -install it May 1 each year per their encroachment permit. He stated they will only serve alcohol to diners on the patio. Mr. Trujillo stated that approximately 50% of their gross sales is from food. In response to a question from the Authority, Mr. Trujillo stated that the Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant restricts use of the patio to diners also. Mr. Trujillo submitted Exhibits A and B detailing their opening and closing procedures. Assistant City Attorney Tempel advised the Authority that they can take into consideration the needs and desires of the neighborhood in granting or denying this modification of premise. Ted Zibell, owner of The Perennial Gardener 154 North College, stated this modification of premise is an intrusion into the public right-of-way. He stated this would adversely affect the tenants living above the Cache La Poudre Rifleworks. Mr. Zibell requested the Authority deny this application to modify the premises. Mr. Zibell submitted six letters opposing this application. They were marked as Exhibits 1-6 and submitted to the Authority for its review. Marcy Oliver, owner of Old Town Art and Framer, 173 North College Avenue, stated she is opposed to this application. Ms. Oliver detailed her experiences with other establishments with a patio. Ms. Oliver requested the Authority deny this application to modify the premises. Richard Brahmer, owner of The Vault,146 North College, stated that John and Dan Trujillo run a professional business. He stated there is a big difference between how the Starlight is run and Surfside Seven Cafe. Tim Small, Surfside Seven Cafe vendor, confirmed that Casco ITC, Inc., intends to emphasize its food sales. August 25, 1999 Authority member Cooper made a motion, seconded by Authority member Crowfoot, to deny the modification of premise for Surfside 7 Cafe,150 North College, to Change, Alter, or Modify the Licensed Premises. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Davis, Oldham, and Schmitz. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Transfer of Ownership of Sports Station, 200 Jefferson, from Jefferson Grill, Inc., to David P. Veldman and Trade Name Change to Dave's Place. Approved David P. Veldman, owner, stated he is not planning to open the business. He stated delaying the transfer of ownership to September would inhibit his attempts to find a lessee. Authority member Crowfoot made a motion, seconded by Authority member Schmitz, to approve the transfer of ownership from Jefferson Grill, Inc., to David P. Veldman and Trade Name Change to Dave's Place, 200 Jefferson, contingent upon submission of proof of ownership to Deputy City Clerk Aimee Jensen. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Davis, Oldham, and Schmitz. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Consideration of an Application from the Fort Collins Chamber of Commerce, for a Special Events Permit, October 7, 1999 at 112 East Olive, Approved Debbie Naylor, event coordinator, briefly described the event. She stated this is the same event as last year and that there were no problems. Ms. Naylor noted they will not block off the sidewalk and street until after 2:00 p.m., October 7, 1999. Authority member Crowfoot made a motion, seconded by Authority member Oldham, to approve the application from the Fort Collins Chamber of Commerce at 112 East Olive. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Davis, Oldham, and Schmitz. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. August 25, 1999 Consideration of an Application from the Northern Colorado AIDS Project, for a Special Events Permit, September 11, 1999 at the Opera Galleria, 123 North College Avenue. Approved Alison Hake, event manager, briefly described the event. She stated they expect 200-250 people. Ms. Hake noted the alley entrance will be for the vendors only. She stated volunteers and board members will be monitoring the patrons. Ms. Hake noted the restrooms will be open and the elevator and stairs will be barricaded all evening. Authority member Cooper made a motion, seconded by Authority member Schmitz, to approve the application from the Northern Colorado AIDS Project, for a Special Events Permit for the art auction at the Opera Galleria, 123 North College, on September 11, 1999 from 9:00 a.m, to 11:00 p.m. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Davis, Oldham, and Schmitz. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Show Cause Hearing for Wine and Liquor Specials, 2439 South College #C-4. Continued to September 22 1999 Special Enforcement Officer Rich Johnson requested that the Authority continue the show cause hearing to September 22, 1999 for the Police Department to complete its investigation. David Skinner, witness, was instructed by the Authority to appear at the September 22, 1999 hearing. Authority member Crowfoot made a motion, seconded by Authority member Schmitz, to continue the Show Cause Hearing and all the Subpoenas for Wine and Liquor Specials, 2439 South College, #C-4, to September 22, 1999. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Davis, Oldham, and Schmitz. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. August 25, 1999 Adjournment Authority member Crowfoot made a motion, seconded by Authority member Davis, to adjourn. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Davis, Oldham, and Schmitz. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. The meeting was adjourned at 7:25 p.m. E