HomeMy WebLinkAboutLiquor Licensing Authority - Minutes - 05/26/1999A regular meeting of the Liquor Licensing Authority was held on Wednesday, May 26, 1999, in the
Council Chambers of the Fort Collins Municipal Building. The following members were present:
Crowfoot, Davis, Morris, and Schmitz. Absent: Cooper, Oldham, and Minton.
Staff Members Present: Aimee Jensen, City Clerk's Office
Greg Tempel, City Attorney's Office
Thomas Reznik, 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 Name from Bonin Investments Inc. to
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Authority member Schmitz made a motion, seconded by Authority member Morris, to adopt the
Consent Calendar. Yeas: Crowfoot, Davis, Morris, and Schmitz. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Transfer of Ownership of Topanga Enterprises,
450 North Linden, from
Ronald D. and Claudine V. Gray to
Buonamici Ventures, Inc., and
Trade Name Change to The Matrixx, Postponed to June 23 1999
This agenda item was postponed to the June 23, 1999 meeting.
• • May 26, 1999
Hearing on a New Application from Bacchus
Beverage Company for a Retail Liquor Store License
at Grape Expectations, 200 West Foothills Parkway Suite B Approved
Patrick Gilliland, owner, was sworn. Mr. Gilliland described his employment history. He stated he
has read the City Code regarding alcohol beverages and has had no liquor violations. Mr. Gilliland
stated he will require training for all employees with an emphasis on recognizing false ID's. He
stated any employee selling to an underage individual would be immediately terminated. In response
to a question from the Authority, Mr. Gilliland stated Grape Expectations will have a separate
entrance from Alfalfa's. He stated approximately 2000 square feet will be for storage and 10,000
square feet devoted to liquor sales.
Bret Mansur, representative for Liquor Petitioning Professionals, was sworn. Mr. Mansur described
the petitioning process and indicated the petitions represent 176 (80%) signatures in favor and 43
(20%) in opposition to the application.
Chris Henning, general manager of Alfalfa's Market, was sworn. He testified in support of this
liquor license.
Chuck Parker, owner of the Right Wine, was sworn. He stated there is confusion regarding who
owns this business. Mr. Parker stated there are five other retail liquor store outlets within the
boundary of this application.
Authority member Crowfoot made a motion, seconded by Authority member Morris, to adopt
Resolution 99-08 approving the application of Bacchus Beverage company for a retail liquor store
license at Grape Expectations, 200 West Foothills Parkway, Suite B. Yeas: Crowfoot, Davis, Morris,
and Schmitz. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Other Business
Assistant City Attorney Greg Tempel stated Dennis Newlun, The Town Pump owner, did not
submit a letter withdrawing his application as manager.
Deputy City Clerk Jensen testified as to her conversation with Rob Parrish, manager.
Authority member Morris made a motion, seconded by Authority member Crowfoot, to find that
probable cause exists to schedule a show cause hearing on June 23, 1999, for The Town Pump, 124
North College, for alleged violation of Section 12-47-309(3), Colorado Revised Statutes and
authorize the City Clerk's office to issue necessary subpoenas. Yeas: Crowfoot, Davis, Morris, and
Schmitz. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
• May 26, 1999
Adjournment
Authority member Crowfoot made a motion, seconded by Authority member Morris, to adjourn.
Yeas: Crowfoot, Davis, Morris, and Schnitz. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m.