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A regular meeting of the Liquor Licensing Authority was held on Wednesday, March
25, 1998, in the Council Chambers of the Fort Collins Municipal Building. The
following members were present: Cooper, Davis, Haggerty, Oldham, Schmitz, and
Wawro. Authority member Morris was absent.
Staff Members Present: Aimee Jensen, City Clerk's Office
Greg Tempel, City Attorney's Office
Sandra Gibson, 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 the minutes from the January 28 1998 and February 25 1998 regular
meetings.
2.
3. Report of Change of Corporate Structure for Longs Drug Stores Inc dba Longs
Drug Store, 743 South Lemay.
4. Request from Nate's of Fort Collins. Inc., dba Nate's Steak and Seafood Place 3620
South Mason. to Change, Alter, or Modify the Licensed Premises.
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5. Registration of Erich Christopher Spanier as Manager of Perkins Restaurant, 3300
South College Avenue.
Authority member Cooper made a motion, seconded by Authority member Davis, to
adopt and approve the items on the Consent Calendar. Yeas: Cooper, Davis,
Haggerty, Oldham, Schmitz, and Wawro. Nays: None.
Hearing on a New Application for a Hotel -Restaurant License
at Rasta Pasta, 200 Walnut, Approved
Deputy City Clerk Aimee Jensen reminded Scott Lias, president of Rasta Pasta of Fort
Collins, Inc., that he is still under oath. Assistant City Greg Tempel stated the petition
circulator signature had not been notarized at the February meeting and that it now
complies with City Code.
Mr. Lias stated there are two separate stairways into the basement. He also stated he is
leasing only 400 square feet and that access to his area will be from Rasta Pasta's
kitchen only. Mr. Lias noted he is hoping to open the beginning of May.
Mr. Lias reviewed the petitioning process. Authority member Cooper noted at least
12 signatures on the petitions were from outside the neighborhood boundaries.
Authority member Haggerty made a motion, seconded by Authority member Davis,
to adopt Resolution 98-02 approving the application of Rasta Pasta of Fort Collins,
Inc., at 200 Walnut, for a hotel -restaurant license. Yeas: Cooper, Davis, Haggerty,
Oldham, Schmitz, and Wawro. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Registration of Alan L. Jantzen as Manager
of Moot House Restaurant, 2626 South College Avenue Approved
Alan Jantzen, applicant, stated he has been a manager at the Moot House for
approximately one year. He stated he has had no liquor violations while managing the
Moot House or while employed by the Holiday Inn. He also stated he has attended
T.I.P.'s training and is currently revising the training program at the Moot House.
Mr. Jantzen noted a copy of the liquor code is on site.
Steve Taylor, president of Front Range Restaurant Association, Inc., stated he did not
realize they were not in compliance with City Code and the Liquor Code with respect
to registering managers for their establishments.
Authority member Cooper made a motion, seconded by Authority member Schmitz,
to approve Alan L. Jantzen as manager of the Moot House Restaurant, 2626 South
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College Avenue. Yeas: Cooper, Davis, Haggerty, Oldham, Schmitz, and Wawro.
Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Police Report
Officer Tim Rothschild briefed the Authority on alleged violations at Winner's Circle
Pub & Grille, 829 South Shields. He requested the Authority schedule a show cause
hearing for May 27, 1998.
Authority member Haggerty made a motion, seconded by authority member Davis, to
find that probable cause exists to schedule a show cause hearing on May 27, 1998 for
Winner's Circle Pub & Grille, 829 South Shields, for alleged violations of Section 12-
47-307(1)(a)(III) and Section 12-47-307(1)(a)M, Colorado Revised Statutes and instruct
the Deputy City Clerk to issue necessary subpoenas. Yeas: Cooper, Davis, Haggerty,
Oldham, Schmitz, and Wawro. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Other Business
Deputy City Clerk Aimee Jensen stated the Poudre Fire Authority has received a
complaint regarding crowded conditions at Las 3 Margaritas and that they will
continue to monitor the situation.
Adjournment
Authority member Davis made a motion, seconded by Authority member Wawro, to
adjourn. Yeas: Cooper, Davis, Haggerty, Oldham, Schmitz, and Wawro. Nays:
None.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:35 p.m.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
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