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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLiquor Licensing Authority - Minutes - 06/23/1982LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY Regular Meeting - June 23, 1982 7:30 P. M. A regular meeting of the Liquor Licensing Authority was held on Wednesday, June 23, 1982, in the Council Chambers of the City of Fort Collins Municipal Building. Roll call was answered by the following members: Bujack, Oldham, and Wilson. Boardmembers Absent: Long and Seegmiller. Staff Members Present: Debbie Caster, City Clerk's Office Frank Russell, Police Department Pete Ruggiero, City Attorney's Office Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 26, 1982, Approved as Published Authority member Bujack made a motion, seconded by Authority member Oldham, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of May 26, 1982, as published. The Acting Chairman put the motion which was unanimously adopted. Renewal Application for Spring Creek Runoff, 1006 Spring Creek Authority member Bujack made a motion, seconded by Authority member Oldham, to approve the renewal for Spring Creek Runoff, 1006 Spring Creek. The Acting Chairman put the motion to vote which was unanimously adopted. Renewal Application for Pit Stop Liquors, 315 Riverside Authority member Bujack made a motion, seconded by Authority member Oldham, to approve the renewal for Pit Stop Liquors, 315 Riverside. The Acting Chairman put the motion to vote which was unanimously adopted. Renewal Application for Avogadro's Nunber, 605 South Mason Authority nember Bujack made a motion, seconded by Authority member Oldham, to approve the renewal for Avogadro's Number, 605 South Mason. -2- June 23, 1982 The Acting Chairman put the motion to vote which was unanimously adopted. Renewal Application for Country Store, 830 South College Avenue Authority member Oldham made a motion, seconded by Authority member Bujack, to approve the renewal for Country Store, 830 South College Avenue. The Acting Chairman put the motion to vote which was unanimously adopted. Renewal Application for Chesterfield, Bottomsley and Potts, 1415 West Elizabeth Authority member Oldham made a motion, seconded by Authority member Bujack, to approve the renewal for Chesterfield, Bottomsley and Potts, 1415 West Elizabeth. The Acting Chairman put the motion to vote which was unanimously adopted. New Application Accepted for a Hotel -Restaurant License for Farmer's Table, 1035 South Taft Hill Road Authority member Bujack made a motion, seconded by Authority member Oldham, to accept the application and set the preliminary hearing for July 21, 1982, and the final hearing for August 18, 1982. The Acting Chairman put the motion to vote which was unanimously adopted. Extended Hours Approved for Sam's Old Town Ballroom, 162 Linden Mr. Steve Ackerman, owner, stated he has been requested to hold wedding receptions, benefits, etc. He explained that he would like to accommodate these functions and, by obtaining the extended hours on Sundays would allow him to do so. Authority member Bujack made a motion, seconded by Authority member Oldham, to approve the extended hours for Sam's Old Town Ballroom, 162 Linden. The Acting Chairman put the motion to vote which was unanimously adopted. Special Events Permit for October 2, 1982, (3.2%) for Fort Collins Eyeopener's Kiwanis Club Mr. Jim O'Neill stated he is the Oktoberfest Chairman for the Eyeopener's Kiwanis Club. Mr. O'Neill stated that the permit is being requested in conjunction with the 5th Annual Oktoberfest. He explained that this event is the Club's only fund raising event throughout the year and that the proceeds go towards -3- June 23, 1982 worthwhile community projects. Mr. O'Neill went on to explain that sausage, baked goods, pretzels, and beer and soft drinks will be sold at the Oak Street Plaza during the Oktoberfest. In addition, he stated polka bands and local performing groups will entertain. In reference to security, Mr. O'Neill stated two off -duty police officers will be on the premises. All ID's are checked at the time beer is purchased. He stated their people are instructed to watch the crowd in order to insure that no minors obtain any beer. He added that there have been no problems in the five years they have held the Oktoberfest event. Authority member Bujack made a motion, seconded by Authority member Oldham, to approve the 3.2% Special Events Permit for October 2, 1982, from 8 a.m. to 10 P.M. The Acting Chairman put the motion to vote which was unanimously adopted. Special Events Permit for July 22- July 25, 1982, (3.2%) for Holy Family Church Mr. George Lemos, representative for Holy Family Church, stated the event is planned for July 22 - July 25 at the church located at 326 North Whitcomb. Mr. Lemos stated the event will have better security than in years past. He stated the area will be roped off for beer sales and uniformed officers will be present the evening of the dance. Officer Frank Russell stated that in the past there have been problems during the dance and that is why some officers will be present the evening of the dance. Authority member Bujack made a motion, seconded by Authority member Oldham, to approve the 3.2% Special Events Permit for July 22 and July 23 from 6 p.m. to midnight, for July 24 from noon to midnight and for July 25 from noon to 6 p.m. The Acting Chairman put the motion to vote which was unanimously adopted. Registration of Manager for Jefferson Street Station, 200 Jefferson Mr. Steve Stafford, 1806 Welch Street, Fort Collins, CO spoke briefly of his background in the restaurant business. He stated he has obtained copies of the Colorado Liquor Code and the ID guide and feels he is familiar with the liquor laws of Colorado. He stated they are training all employees to strictly check all ID's. Mr. Stafford added that it is their policy to terminate any employee who sells to a minor. Authority member Bujack made a motion, seconded by Authority member Oldham, to approve the registration of manager for Mr. Steve Stafford at Jefferson Street Station. The Acting Chairman put the motion to vote which was unanimously adopted. -4- June 23, 1982 Registration of Manager for Cow Paddy, 169 Borth College Avenue Mr. Kevin Jones, 428 Clover Lane, Fort Collins, CO, spoke briefly of his background as a bartender, waiter and manager. Mr. Jones also spoke of the policies at The Cow Paddy. Authority member Bujack made a motion, seconded by Authority member Oldham, to approve the registration of manager for Mr. Kevin Jones at The Cow Paddy, 169 North College Avenue. The Acting Chairman put the motion to vote which was unanimously adopted. Transfer of Ownership Approved for Linden's, 214 Linden Mr. Gordon Scherbinske, president of S-3 corporation, and Mr. Tom Short, secretary of the corporation, were sworn. Mr. Scherbinske, 2600 West Prospect, spoke briefly of his background. He stated he has no experience in the restaurant business prior to this time. He stated, however, that he feels he is familiar with the liquor laws. Mr. Scherbinske stated the clientele has changed since the transfer of ownership. He added that they will have Jazz bands performing 6 nights a week. Mr. Tom Short, 1212 Linden, spoke briefly of his background. He stated he is currently a real estate salesmen and plans to continue in the real estate business in addition to the bar. He stated, however, that he feels he is qualified to run the business well. He added that the crowd will be better handled than they were under the previous ownership. Mr. Short also stated he feels he is familiar with the liquor laws of Colorado. Officer Frank Russell stated the CBI report came back clear. Authority member Bujack made a motion, seconded by Authority member Oldham, to approve the transfer of ownership for Linden's, 214 Linden, from JFF, Inc. to S-3 Corporation. The Acting Chairman put the motion to vote which was unanimously adopted. Final Hearing on a Hotel -Restaurant License for Rooster Cogburn's, 117 Linden The Resolution outling the results of the preliminary hearing was read by title only. Authority member Oldham made a motion, seconded by Authority member Bujack, to adopt the Resolution as presented. The Acting Chairman put the motion to vote which was unanimously adopted. -5- June 23, 1982 Applicant's Exhibit 1 was admitted into evidence and identified as petitions circulated on behalf of the application. A total of 1,056 signatures were obtained. Applicant's Exhibit 2 was also admitted into evidence and identified as the menu. Mr. Bill Edmiston, 3007 Sagebrush Drive, was sworn and stated he is the owner of the restaurant. He stated he witnessed less than a third of the signatures on petitions circulated in the Old Town area. Three additional people did the rest of the petitioning, Mr. Edmiston stated there were very few negative responses received during the petitioning process. Mr. Edmiston then spoke of his background in the restaurant business. He stated he feels he is familiar with the liquor laws of Colorado. He stated he is taking steps to avoid problems that existed under the previous ownership. Officer Frank Russell stated that the CBI report came back clear. Authority member Bujack made a motion, seconded by Authority member Oldham, to approve the Hotel -Restaurant license for Rooster Cogburn's, 117 Linden. The Acting Chairman put the motion to vote which was unanimously adopted. Show/Cause Hearing for Sam's Old Town Ballroom, 162 Linden Assistant City Attorney Pete Ruggiero explained that the attorney representing the applicant was unable to make tonight's hearing and is requesting that the matter be continued. The Authority was in agreement to table the show/cause hearing for Sam's Old Town Ballroom, 162 Linden, to July 21, 1982. Show/Cause Hearing for The Northern, 172 Worth College Avenue Assistant City Attorney Pete Ruggiero explained that the attorney representing this applicant was not able to make the hearing and is requesting that the matter be continued. The Authority was in agreement to table the show/cause hearing for The Northern, 172 Worth College Avenue, to August 18, 1982. Final Resolution on a Beer and Wine License for Savoy Restaurant and Deli, 1232 West Elizabeth C-2 The Resolution was read by title only. Authority member Oldham made a motion, seconded by Authority member Bujack, to adopt the Resolution as presented. The Acting Chairman put the motion which was unanimously adopted. -6- June 23, 1982 Police Report A. Chesterfield Bottomsley and Potts, 1415 West Elizabeth. Officer Frank Russell recommended a formal show/cause hearing be scheduled for Chesterfield, Bottomsley and Potts for a violation which occurred on May 28, 1982. Authority member Wilson questioned whether a hearing is necessary and additional discussion took place. Authority member Bujack made a motion, seconded by Authority member Oldham, to schedule a show/cause hearing for Chesterfield Bottomsley and Potts, 1415 West Elizabeth, on August 18, 1982. The Acting Chairman put the motion to vote with the following votes: Yeas: Bujack, Oldham. Nays: Wilson. B. Lee's Pantry, 800 Worth College Avenue. Officer Frank Russell reported to the Authority that the previous owner of this establishment has voluntarily surrendered his license. It was noted that a new license will now be required at The Pantry for the present or future owners. C. Country Inn, 115 East Harmony Road. Officer Frank Russell reported that Mr. Fitzgerald interviewed with him and that his fingerprints cleared through the CBI. In addition, Frank pointed out that the sales tax is again past due by two months. He stated he is keeping an eye on the situation. D. The Library, 1220 West Elizabeth. Officer Frank Russell stated the owner placed an inappropriate ad in the Coloradoan. He stated he felt it was inappropriate because it was a promotion to encourage drinking. The owner was cooperative once contacted about this technical violation and the ad was corrected. However, Frank stated the owner may wish to discuss the matter with the Authority at a later date. The Authority decided that no show/cause hearing is necessary. Adjournment Authority member Bujack made a motion, seconded by Authority member Oldham, to adjourn. The Acting Chairman put the motion to vote which was unanimously adopted. -7- June 23, 1982 The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:40 p.m. Uiee - airman aeeretary