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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLiquor Licensing Authority - Minutes - 04/28/1999A regular meeting of the Liquor Licensing Authority was held on Wednesday, April 28, 1999, in the Council Chambers of the Fort Collins Municipal Building. The following members were present: Cooper, Crowfoot, Davis, Moms, Oldham, and Schmitz. Absent: Minton. Staff Members Present: Aimee Jensen, City Clerk's Office Greg Tempel, City Attorneys 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 Trade Name from Nate's Steak and Seafood 2. Report of Char Colleee Avenue. e of Trade Name from Chen Dynasty to Bamboo 3. Report of Change of Store, 743 South Lem. 4. Report of Change of C 120 ih West Laurel. Structure for dba Roberto's Burr Authority member Crowfoot made a motion, seconded by Authority member Cooper, to adopt and approve the items on the Consent Calendar. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Davis, Morris, Oldham, and Schmitz. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. • April28, 1999 Registration of Kevin Archer as Manager of 7-11 #26933, 970 West Horsetooth, Approved Kevin Archer, manager, described his background and experience in liquor sales. He stated he had one liquor violation, a food violation immediately following the July 27, 1997 flood, at Kevin's Pub, 1609 South College (Mr. Archer is the owner). He stated any sale of alcohol requires a birth date to be entered. Authority member Schmitz made a motion, seconded by Authority member Crowfoot, to approve Kevin Archer as manager of 7-11 #26933, 970 West Horsetooth. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Davis, Morris, Oldham, and Schmitz. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Registration of Patricia Napolitano As Manager of 7-11 #20104, 430 Remington Approved Patricia Napolitano, manager, described her employment background. She briefly reviewed the training program offered by Southland Corporation that all employees must complete. She stated she works different shifts. Authority member Oldham made a motion, seconded by Authority member Morris, to approve Patricia Napolitano as Manager of 7-11 #20104, 430 Remington. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Davis, Morris, Oldham, and Schmitz. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Registration of Dennis E. Newlun as Manager of The Town Pump, 124 North College, Ordered to submit a current Individual History Record Dennis Newlun, owner and manager, stated he submitted his Individual History Record seventeen (17) years ago and did not need to submit new paperwork Authority member Cooper made a motion, seconded by Authority member Schmitz, to require Dennis E. Newlun to submit a current Individual History Record, attachments, and fingerprints. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Davis, Morris, Oldham, and Schmitz. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Request from Stump & Lump, Inc., dba Lucky Joe's Island Sports, 2601 South Lemay #12, to Change, Alter, or Modify the Licensed Premises Approved Dan Kerig, owner, described the proposed changes. He stated he is adding another patio, which will have the same fence as the current patio. In response to a question from the Authority, Mr. Kerig • • Apri 28, 1999 detailed the diagram submitted. He stated he will be hiring additional staff to monitor the patio and that it is visible from inside the establishment. Mr. Kerig noted this will only add 25 seats. Authority member Oldham made a motion, seconded by Authority member Cooper, to approve the modification of premise for Lucky Joe's Island Sports, 2601 South Lemay #12. Yeas: Coder, Crowfoot, Davis, Morris, Oldham, and Schmitz. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Request from Michelle's Restaurants, Inc., dba Tailgate Tommy's, 145 East Mountain, to Change, Alter, or Modify the Licensed Premises, Approved Michelle Vandagriff, owner, described the proposed changes. She stated they plan to remodel the rooftop into an outdoor cafe. She stated it will be open from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. Ms. Vandagriff stated the lobby doors are locked and only have a panic bar. Authority member Schmitz made a motion, seconded by Authority member Cooper, to approve the modification of premise for Tailgate Tommy's, 145 East Mountain. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Davis, Morris, Oldham, and Schmitz. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Transfer of Ownership of The Connoisseur, 344 East Foothills Parkway, #23 from Medicine Bow Wines, Inc., to I Vini dei Carraturo, LLC, Approved Anne Carraturo, owner, described her husband's employment. She stated the store will remain the same type of establishment. Ms. Carraturo stated she will terminate any employee found violating the liquor code. Authority member Crowfoot made a motion, seconded by Authority member Morris, to approve the transfer of ownership of The Connoisseur, 344 East Foothills Parkway, #23, from Medicine Bow Wines, Inc., to I Vini dei Carraturo, LLC. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Davis, Morris, Oldham, and Schmitz. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. • April 28, 1999 Transfer of Ownership of Trunks Bar and Grill, 450 North Linden from Ziegler Companies, Inc., to Ronald D. and Claudine V. Gray and Trade Name Change to Topanga Enterprises Approved Brad March, attorney representing the applicant, stated Mr. and Mrs. Gray are the owners of the building and are transferring ownership to preserve the liquor license. Mr. March stated Mr. Gray will be on site to open the facility for a day or two to meet liquor code and zoning regulations. Assistant City Attorney Greg Tempel stated they do not have an authorization to transfer ownership since this is a transfer by order of law. He noted the deficiencies have been corrected. Authority member Crowfoot made a motion, seconded by Authority member Morris, to approve the transfer of ownership of Trunks Bar and Grill, 450 North Linden, from Ziegler Companies, Inc., to Ronald D. and Claudine V. Gray, and Trade Name Change to Topanga Enterprises. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Davis, Morris, Oldham, and Schmitz. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Hearing on a New Application from Adolfo Rogelio Diaz for a Hotel -Restaurant Liquor License at Fiesta Patio Cafe, 2900 East Harvard Street, Suite A, Approved Adolfo Rogelio Diaz, owner, was sworn. He stated he will be the manager and that the burden of proof is on him and his staff to insure underage people are not served. Mr. Diaz detailed his background. He stated he has contacted Officer Johnson for training. Mr. Diaz stated the cooler where the alcohol is to be stored will be locked. He stated he has never had a liquor violation. Mr. Diaz described the petitioning process and that he canvassed the area immediate to his establishment. He stated he did not receive any opposition to this application. Authority member Schmitz made a motion, seconded by Authority member Morris, to adopt Resolution 99-06, approving the application of Adolfo Rogelio Diaz for a hotel -restaurant liquor license at Fiesta Patio Cafe, 2900 East Harvard Street, Suite A. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Davis, Morris, Oldham, and Schmitz. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. • • ApA 28, 1999 Hearing on a New Application for a Hotel -Restaurant Liquor License from Oakridge Hotels, LLLP, dba Inn by Marriott, 1127 Oakridge Drive. BradMarch, attorney representing the applicant, stated the Residence Inn is located directly behind the Courtyard by Marriott on Harmony. He stated drinks are included in the price of the room. Mr. March stated Bruce Wallace, manager, was available to answer questions from the Authority. In response to a question from the Authority, Mr. March detailed the ownership. Kelly Pietrs, representative for Esquire Petition Services, was sworn. Ms. Pietrs described the petitioning process used to survey the neighborhood and indicated that 142 (96%) signatures were in favor and 6 (4%) were in opposition. She noted 68 people declined to sign the petition. Authority member Crowfoot made a motion, seconded by Authority member Cooper, to adopt Resolution 99-07 approving the application of Oakridge Hotels, LLLP, for a hotel -restaurant liquor license at the Residence Inn by Marriott, 1127 Oakridge Drive. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Davis, Morris, Oldham, and Schmitz. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Bruce Wallace, manager, was sworn. He stated liquor is served only in the gatehouse and not in the hotel rooms. Mr. Wallace stated employees will card anyone who looks 40 years of age and under. He stated he has had no liquor violations. Authority member Oldham made a motion, seconded by Authority member Crowfoot, to approve Bruce Wallace as manager of the Residence Inn by Marriott, 1127 Oakridge Drive. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Davis, Morns, Oldham, and Schmitz. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Police Report Archer's Tom Metcalf, attorney representing Archer's, stated the owner has scheduled further training for employees and will provide training on a regular basis. He stated the employee that served the underage operative was terminated. Mr. Geyer, owner, stated he has zero tolerance for serving underage. Authority member Morris made a motion, seconded by Authority member Schmitz, to adopt the findings and order accepting the stipulation agreement as presented for Archer's, 3524 South Mason. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Davis, Morris, Oldham, and Schmitz. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Deputy City Clerk Jensen reminded the Authority of the worksession on May 12, 1999 at 5:30 p.m. • Apiil28, 1999 Adjournment Authority member Cooper made a motion, seconded by Authority member Morris, to adjourn. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Davis, Morris, Oldham, and Schmitz. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m. R