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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLiquor Licensing Authority - Minutes - 03/22/1995Council Liaison: Will Smith 11 Staff Liaison: Rita Knoll Harris A regular meeting of the Liquor Licensing Authority was held on Wednesday, March 22, 1995, in the Council Chambers of the Fort Collins Municipal Building. The following members were present: Cooper, Crowfoot, Haggerty, Norton, Poncelow, Schroeer, and Wawro. Staff Members Present: Rita Knoll Harris, City Clerk's Office Marty Heffernan, City Attorney's Office Sandra Gibson, Police Department Joel Tower, Police Department C«>��Ti��ICTtFTi 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. ... _ ... .. 41;17-14 .�.. ... 11 �. RCI Denver, Inc., the hotel -restaurant licensee for Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar, 4306 South College, is reporting a change of corporate structure. Thirty- nine percent (39%) of the corporate stock previously held by Stephen Grove is now held by the Grove Family Trust I, of which Ronald Glah and Joe Keating are the trustees. • March 22, 1995 2. Report of Change of Corporate Structure for T D M H Inc dba Archer's 3524 South Mason. T.D.M.H., Inc., the tavern licensee for Archer's, 3524 South Mason, is reporting a change of corporate structure. Margaret Geyer is replacing Sandra Collins as secretary and director, and now holds 2.26% of the corporate stock. In addition, Jeffrey Miller has resigned as a director, and Mishkata, Inc. is reported to hold 4.52% of the corporate stock. Authority member Schroeer made a motion, seconded by Authority member Norton, to adopt and approve all items on the Consent Calendar. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Haggerty, Norton, Poncelow, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Registration of Paul Dabrowski as Manager of Beau Jo's Pizza 100 North College Avenue Approved Paul Dabrowski, manager, stated he has been employed by the Beau Jo's company for 6.5 years. Mr. Dabrowski stated he has not been involved in any liquor code violations. He described the training program provided to servers at Beau Jo's. Authority member Schroeer made a motion, seconded by Authority member Haggerty, to approve Paul Dabrowski as manager of Beau Jo's Pizza, 100 North College. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Haggerty, Norton, Poncelow, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Registration of Tim Lyons as Manager of Red Robin Burger and Spirits Emporium, 701 East Harmony Road. Approved Tim Lyons, manager, addressed his DWAls in 1988 and 1989. He indicated the restaurant will be opening on April 17. Mr. Lyons described the training program for employees. Authority member Haggerty made a motion, seconded by Authority member Crowfoot, to approve Tim Lyons as manager of Red Robin Burger and Spirits Emporium, 701 East Harmony Road. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Haggerty, Norton, Poncelow, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. -2- • March 22, 1995 Consideration of an Application from the Downtown Business Association for a Special Events Permit in the Block 31 Parking Lot on June 24-25 1995 Approved Tanya Spasev, Executive Director of the Downtown Business Association and event manager for this application, described the festivals held during the past 5 years and outlined plans for this year's event. She stated 47 brewers will be participating this year. Ms. Spasev indicated last year's event went very well, and spoke of the DBA's efforts to address concerns expressed by Police Services after the first day of the event. She stated Police Services has made additional recommendations of this years event. She noted the event is being moved to Block 31 this year and spoke of the benefits of the new location. Ms. Spasev described the layout of the event, directing the Authority's attention to a map. She stated IDs will be checked at the gate and those 21 and over will be issued a wristband, with a different color band for each day. Ms. Spasev reviewed the training that will be provided for the volunteers working the event. She indicated 30,000 to 40,000 people are expected to attend. Authority member Schroeer made a motion, seconded by Authority member Cooper, to approve the application of the Downtown Business Association for a special events permit in the Block 31 Parking Lot on June 24-25, 1995. Susan Flickinger, 306D Sundance Circle, expressed opposition to the application and asked the Authority to deny it. Authority member Wawro stated he is relieved that the event is being moved to Block 31. The vote on the motion was as follows: Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Haggerty, Norton, Poncelow, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Transfer of Ownership of Casa Deli Cioso, 344 East Foothills Parkway. and Trade Name Change to Casa de los Amigos. Approved Shirley Grauel, president of Casa de los Amigos, Inc., applicant, stated her daughter and son-in-law will be managing the business. She described her daughter's previous experience with the sale of alcohol. Ms. Grauel indicated that the format of the restaurant will include table service in the evening and counter service only at lunch. She noted that alcohol will always be served to the table. Ms. Grauel estimated alcohol sales to be approximately 10 percent of total sales. Authority member Cooper made a motion, seconded by Authority member Norton, to approve the transfer of ownership of Casa Deli Cioso, 344 East Foothills Parkway, from -3- • March 22, 1995 Don Cheyne, Sr., to Casa de los Amigos, Inc., and trade name change to Casa de los Amigos. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Haggerty, Norton, Poncelow, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Transfer of Ownership of Mandarin Restaurant, 1720 West Mulberry. Approved Haishui Dong, applicant/owner, stated he has no previous experience with alcohol sales but noted his assistant manager has more that 3 years experience in this restaurant. He indicated there will be no changes in the alcohol service at the restaurant and stated he does not expect an increase in the current alcohol sales which is approximately 3%. Authority member Cooper made a motion, seconded by Authority member Norton, to approve the transfer of ownership of Mandarin Restaurant, 1720 West Mulberry, from Wei - Shan Fong to Haishui Dong. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Haggerty, Norton, Poncelow, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Transfer of Ownership of Suehiro Japanese Restaurant. 223 Linden Suite 103. Approved Edward Kendall, applicant/owner, stated he has been working for his father at the restaurant since it opened 11 years ago. He noted he was approved as the manager last summer. Mr. Kendall acknowledged that the restaurant received 1 warning for serving alcohol to a minor. He indicated there will be no changes to the restaurant under his ownership. Authority member Poncelow made a motion, seconded by Authority member Crowfoot, to approve the transfer of ownership of Suehiro Japanese Restaurant, 223 Linden, Suite 103, from Suehiro Corporation to Edward Kendall. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Haggerty, Norton, Poncelow, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. -4- 11 • March 22, 1995 Hearing on a New Application for a Beer and Wine License at Don's Giant Burgers. 1298 North College Avenue. Approved Don Clemenson, representing the applicant, Clemco, Inc., was sworn. Mr. Clemenson summarized the results of his petitioning efforts, noting 210 signed in support and 9 signed in opposition. Assistant City Attorney Marty Heffernan advised the Authority that Applicant's Exhibits A through K, identified as petition documents, were admissible into evidence. He noted that the first blank on the verification of circulator forms was incorrectly completed, but did not believe it affects the validity of the petitions. In response to questions from the Authority, Mr. Clemenson stated he has operated this restaurant for nearly 3 years and is seeking this license due to customer requests. He indicated the patio area will be enclosed with a 4-foot wrought iron fence. He stated food and alcohol will be served to the table. Mr. Clemenson estimated alcohol sales may amount to 5% of his business. He spoke of his background and experience with the sale of alcohol. Authority member Norton made a motion, seconded by Authority member Schroeer, to adopt Resolution 95-04 approving the application for a beer and wine license at Don's Giant Burgers, 1298 North College Avenue. Susan Flickinger, 306D Sundance Circle, asked the Authority to deny the application. She stated she believes youths need to have some restaurants without the temptation of alcohol. The vote on the motion was as follows: Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Haggerty, Norton, Poncelow, and Wawro. Nays: Schroeer. THE MOTION CARRIED. Sergeant Ray Martinez briefly described events that have occurred at Vientos, 200 Walnut, on February 19, February 25, and March 10, 1995, all involving fights at the bar. He indicated that the individuals involved were extremely intoxicated. He described a situation involving a 15 year old patron who was drinking in the establishment. He asked the Authority to find probable cause to schedule a hearing for violation of Regulation 47-105.1, Conduct of the Establishment. -5- • March 22, 1995 Authority member Norton made a motion, seconded by Authority member Poncelow, to find that probable cause exists to schedule a show cause hearing for Vientos, 200 Walnut, on May 24, 1995, for an alleged violation of Regulation 47-105.1, Conduct of the Establishment. Authority member Haggerty offered an amendment to the motion to include C.R.S. 12-47- 128(5)(a)(1) in the list of alleged violations. Authority members Norton and Poncelow accepted the amendment as a friendly amendment. The vote on the motion was as follows: Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Haggerty, Norton, Poncelow, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Authority member Crowfoot made a motion, seconded by Authority member Norton, to authorize the City Attorney to subpoena all appropriate witnesses for the Vientos hearing. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Haggerty, Norton, Poncelow, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Authority member Norton made a motion, seconded by Authority member Haggerty, to adjourn. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Haggerty, Norton, Poncelow, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. The meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:00 p.m. These minutes were prepared in January, 1998 and were not submitted to the Authority for approval. The majority of the Authority members present at this meeting were no longer on the Authority when the minutes were prepared.