HomeMy WebLinkAboutLiquor Licensing Authority - Minutes - 01/26/1994Regular Meeting - January 26,
6:30 p.m.
Council Liaison: vacant
Staff Liaison: Rita Knoll Harris
A regular meeting of the Liquor Licensing Authority was held on Wednesday,
January 26, 1994, in the Council Chambers of the Fort Collins Municipal
Building. The following members were present: Cooper, Crowfoot, Mael, Norton,
Poncelow, Schroeer, and Wawro.
Staff Members Present: Rita Knoll Harris, City Clerk's Office
Marty Heffernan, City Attorney's Office
Sandy 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. 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 of the June 23 and December 15, 1993 regular
meetings.
2. Report of Change of Corporate Structure for Mini Mart. Inc., dba Mini
Mart #858, 1801 North College.
Mini Mart, Inc., the 3.2% beer licensee for Mini Mart #858, 1801 North
College, is reporting a change of corporate structure. Frank Remar is
replacing Paul Dillon as secretary/treasurer, and Warren Bryant is
replacing Mr. Dillon as a director.
3. Transfer of Ownership of Suehiro Japanese Restaurant, 223 Linden, Suite
103.
This is a request to transfer the ownership of Suehiro Japanese
Restaurant, 223 Linden, Suite 103, from Frederick Kendall and Yoriko
Yokomizo, et al., to Suehiro Corporation.
Authority member Schroeer made a motion, seconded by Authority member Crowfoot,
to adopt and approve all items not removed from the Consent Calendar. Yeas:
Cooper, Crowfoot, Mael, Norton, Poncelow, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
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Report of Change of Manager for Albertson's
Food Center #876. 731 South Lemay, Approved
Ron Woods, manager, stated he has been employed with Albertson's for 16 years.
He indicated there have been no violations at this store since he became
manager. He spoke of training provided to employees and stated the store policy
is to card anyone who appears to be under the age of 25.
Authority member Cooper made a motion, seconded by Authority member Schroeer,
to approve Ron Woods as manager of Albertson's Food Center #876, 731 South
Lemay. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Mael, Norton, Poncelow, Schroeer, and Wawro.
Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Transfer of Ownership of Convenience
Plus, 382 East Mountain, and Trade
Name Change to P.D.S. Food and Gas. Approved
Karm Jit, owner, stated the store he owns in Greeley does not sell alcohol. He
spoke of his prior experience with the sale of alcohol in Wisconsin. He
indicated there will be one other employee at this store. Mr. Jit spoke of his
knowledge of the liquor laws. He stated there were no violations at the store
he worked at in Wisconsin.
Authority member Cooper made a motion, seconded by Authority member Wawro, to
approve the transfer of ownership of Convenience Plus, 382 East Mountain, from
C Plus of Colorado, Inc. to Karm Jit, and trade name change to P.D.S. Food and
Gas.
Authority member Wawro stated he will support the motion, but noted that he
feels uncomfortable about Mr. Jit's lack of knowledge regarding holding a
license to sell 3.2% beer. He encouraged Mr. Jit to learn more about the liquor
laws and to establish a policy for checking ID's.
Authority member Norton expressed concern about Mr. Jit's attention being
divided between 2 stores and indicated it would be to Mr. Jit's advantage to
become familiar with the liquor laws.
The vote on the motion was as follows: Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Mael, Norton,
Poncelow, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Transfer of Ownership of High Spirits,
417 West Magnolia, and Trade Name Change
to Catering Plus/Toast of the Town. Approved
Susan Liley, president of Toast of the Town, Inc., stated she started Catering
Plus in 1989 and purchased Toast of the Town, Inc. in April 1990. She stated
Catering Plus is the management and catering consulting side of the business,
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while Toast of the Town is a professional bartending service. She stated she
and her manager, Linda Adams, will be training the bartenders. Ms. Liley
explained that she is applying for this liquor license because she bid on, and
was awarded, the concession contract for the Lincoln Center. She stated she is
aware that this liquor license for the Lincoln Center does not carry over to her
catering business. Ms. Liley requested her application be amended to reflect
her trade name as "Toast of the Town" only.
Authority member Poncelow made a motion, seconded by Authority member Mael, to
approve the transfer of ownership of High Spirits, 417 West Magnolia, from
Michael McMillan to Toast of the Town, Inc., and trade name change to Toast of
the Town. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Mael, Norton, Poncelow, Schroeer, and Wawro.
Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Transfer of Ownership of Ram Liquor,
1119 West Drake Road #C34. Approved
Harvey Luster, president of Luster Enterprises, Inc., explained that the current
owner, Dan Tamlin, will have a creditor interest only and will have no input
into the operation of the business. In response to a question regarding his
liquor -related background, Mr. Luster stated he has not had a drink in 8 years,
and his wife no longer drinks. He indicated that they have no experience with
the sale of alcohol and indicated Mr. Tamlin will be training them for a week
before and after closing the sale of the business. He indicated they will seek
training from the Police Department. Mr. Luster stated there will be no other
employees at the store.
Authority member Mael made a motion, seconded by Authority member Crowfoot, to
approve the transfer of ownership of Ram Liquor, 1119 West Drake Road #C34, from
Ram Liquors, Inc. to Luster Enterprises, Inc. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Mael,
Norton, Poncelow, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Hearing on a New Application for a
Beer and Wine License at Clubhouse Pizza,
2567 South Shields, Unit A. Approved
David MacMaster, president of Macsonic Management Company, was sworn. He stated
they are under construction in the Raintree Village Shopping Center to open a
business called Clubhouse Pizza. He stated they will specialize in pizza, as
well as serving sandwiches, salads, and pasta dishes. He stated they will be
targeting families and youth -oriented groups. Mr. MacMaster indicated they plan
to open the first week in March. He stated they are moving their restaurant,
which they have had for 7 1/2 years, from Orange, California to Fort Collins.
He noted the restaurant in California had a beer and wine license and indicated
they had no liquor violations at that restaurant. Mr. MacMaster stated high
school students will be welcome and encouraged to frequent the establishment.
He noted there will be a video arcade in the restaurant. In response to a
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question from the Authority, Mr. MacMaster stated sales will be made at the
counter and one ID will be required for each glass requested with a pitcher of
beer. He stated the entire dining area will be in plain view from the counter.
He addressed concerns about the game room.
Assistant City Attorney Marty Heffernan stated Applicant's Exhibit A, identified
as a summary of the petition effort, and Applicant's Exhibits B and C,
identified as petitions, are admissible into evidence. He stated photos of the
restaurant in California are not being offered into evidence by the applicant,
but can be viewed by the Authority as long as the Authority does not rely on the
pictures in making its decision.
[Secretary's Note: The results of the petition indicate 118 (84.9%) persons
signed in support of the application, with 21 (15.1%) in opposition.]
Authority member Cooper made a motion, seconded by Authority member Schroeer,
to adopt Resolution 94-01 approving the application of Macsonic Management
Company for a beer and wine license at Clubhouse Pizza, 2567 South Shields, Unit
A. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Mael, Norton, Poncel ow, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays:
None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Police Report
Officer Joel Tower advised the Authority that a large portion of his time has
been redirected toward gang enforcement. He stated he will be conducting
compliance checks this summer once a gang unit is established. He stated he did
9 liquor talks in 1993 and noted 145 fake ID's were sent in from 3
establishments. He stated he followed up on the fake ID's and made 4 felony
arrests and issued 12 citations.
Other Business
Authority member Crowfoot made a motion, seconded by Authority member Cooper,
to approve the 1993 Annual Report. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Mael, Norton,
Poncelow, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Authority member Mael noted that the annual report indicated Schlotzsky's did
not renew their license and stated he believes they are still selling.
Authority members expressed concern about Karm Jit's ability to operate P.D.S.
Food and Gas at 382 East Mountain.
Officer Tower stated there has already been a violation at P.D.S. Food and Gas
and noted the violation occurred after the application for transfer of ownership
was filed. He stated the applicant did not have a temporary permit because the
application was deficient, but was selling beer anyway. He stated a citation
was issued for selling without a license.
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Adjournment
Authority member Mael made a motion, seconded by Authority member Crowfoot, to
adjourn. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Mael, Norton, Poncel ow, Schroeer, and Wawro.
Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:10 p.m.
C airperson
Secretary