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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLiquor Licensing Authority - Minutes - 01/05/1983LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY Regular Meeting - January 5, 1983 7:30 P.M. A regular meeting of the Liquor Licensing Authority was held on Wednesday, January 5, 1983, in the Council Chambers of the City of Fort Collins Municipal Building. Roll call was answered by the following members: Bujack, Long, Monaghan, Oldham, Veazie and Wilson. Authority Members Absent: Sheahan. Staff Members Present: Debbie Caster, City Clerk's Office Frank Russell, Police Department Greg Denton, City Attorney's Office Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 8, 1982, Approved as Published Authority member Bujack made a motion, seconded by Authority member Veazie, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of December 8, 1982, as published. The Chairperson put the motion with the following votes: Yeas: Bujack, Long, Monaghan, Veazie and Wilson. Abstain: Oldham. New Application Accepted for a 3.2% Fermented Malt Beverage License for The Junction Eating Place, 518 West Laurel Avenue Authority member Long made a motion, seconded by Authority member Bujack, to accept the application and set the preliminary hearing for February 2, 1983, and the final hearing for March 2, 1983. The Chairperson put the motion with the following votes: Yeas: Bujack, Long, Monaghan, Oldham, Veazie and Wilson. Nays: None. Preliminary Hearing for a Hotel -Restaurant License for Red Lobster, 3309 South College Avenue The boundaries as proposed by the Administration were as follows: -2- January 5, 1983 North from the subject premises to West Drake extended east to Colum- bia Road. West from the subject premises to Shields Street South from the subject premises to Harmony Road and City limits East from the subject premises to Lemay Avenue. Mr. Ron Gates, attorney representing the applicant, stated the boundaries are acceptable. Authority member Long made a motion, seconded by Authority member Bujack, to accept the boundaries as proposed for Red Lobster, 3309 South College Avenue. The Chairperson put the motion with the following votes: Yeas: Bujack, Long, Monaghan, Oldham, Veazie and Wilson. Nays: None. Preliminary Hearing for a Hotel -Restaurant License for Chi Chi's, 3500 South College Avenue, Suite 2 The boundaries as proposed by the Administration were as follows: North from the subject premises to West Darke Road extended East to Columbia Road. West from the subject premises to Shields Street South from the subject premises to Harmony Road and City limits. East from the subject premises to Lemay Avenue. Ms. Cynthia Love, representative from Ray Hale's office (attorney repre- senting the applicant) stated the boundaries are acceptable. Authority member Long made a motion, seconded by Authority member Bujack, to accept the boundaries as proposed for Chi Chi's, 3500 South College Avenue, Suite 2. The Chairperson put the motion with the following votes: Yeas: Bujack, Long, Monaghan, Oldham, Veazie and Wilson. Nays: None. Special Events License (3.2%) for CSU Productions (College Days), April 22, 1983 Ms. Sandra Miller, events manager representing CSU Productions, distributed material to the Authority describing the event (on file in the City Clerk's -3- January 5, 1983 Office). She explained that CSU Productions is requesting a one -day special events permit for a 3.2% beer license for the outdoor concert of the College Days event to be held April 22, 1983. The event will be on the west lawn of the Lory Student Center. Ms. Miller spoke of the other events taking place during the four -day event. She explained that the money earned will go toward paying for the event as well as to clubs at the University and various private vendors. Ms. Miller stated student mar- shalls, CSU staff personnel and CSU Police will be at the entrance and exits of the fence, as well as along the fence to prevent fence jumpers. She stated a training session will be conducted for all student marshalls, bartenders and ticket personnel. Ms. Miller explained that normal ID will be required, such as a drivers license, in order to purchase a beer. No CSU ID cards will be accepted. In addition to beer, Ms. Miller stated snack foods will be provided. It was noted that no one will be able to purchase more than one beer at a time. Authority member Long made a motion, seconded by Authority member Monaghan, to approve the special events license for CSU Productions on April 22, 1983 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. The Chairperson put the motion with the following votes: Yeas: Bujack, Long, Monaghan, Oldham, Veazie and Wilson. Nays: None. Special Events License (3.2%) for Parmelee Hall, CSU, January 28, 1983 Kathryn Obear and Cynthia Anderson, events managers for Parmelee Hall, were present. Handouts explaining the event were distributed to the Authority members (on file in the City Clerk's Office). Ms. Anderson stated that Parmelee Hall is requesting a 3.2% beer license for a money -raising event on January 28, 1983. It was noted that the event is the first of its kind. The profits of the event will apply to physical improvements for Parmelee Hall as well as the Children's Hospital. The residence hall is creating a Disneyland theme for their event which will involve a live band, beer and food sales and a raffle. Mr. Jim Johnson, president of Parmelee Hall student government, stated those members of Parmelee Hall who will be involved in the beer sales are familiar with the beer laws of Colorado. He added that everyone working will be trained on how to check for ID's, maintain crowd control, etc. He added that beer sales will be controlled by punching each admittance ticket. Each ticket is allowed four punches. In addition, he stated the beer will be allowed in the cafeteria area only. It was noted that snack foods will be available in addition to beer. Beer sales will cease at 11:30 p.m. so that no beer will be consumed after midnight. -4- January 5, 1983 Authority member Monaghan made a motion, seconded by Authority member Bujack, to approve the special events license for Parmelee Hall on January 28, 1983, between the hours of 8 p.m. and 11.59 p.m. The Chairperson put the motion with the following votes: Yeas: Bujack, Long, Monaghan, Oldham, Veazie and Wilson. Nays: None. Transfer of Ownership Approved for Ronald F. Weiszmann, Receiver for The Northern Hotel, 172 North College Avenue Mr. Richard A. DeZemgremel, attorney representing Mr. Ronald F. Weiszmann, who is the state court -appointed receiver for the Northern Hotel, stated the license is being transferred in order to fulfill the responsibility of the receivership. In addition, he stated a management agreement will be entered into with Mi Valentina, the restaurant currently leasing the property. Mr. Weiszmann stated that if his license is not transferred to Mi Valen- tina, he will either operate the license or enter into a management agree- ment with someone else to operate under his license. He informed the Authority that Northern Concepts, Inc. was notified of the bankruptcy hearing. Officer Frank Russell stated that the background check has been completed and a favorable report was received. Authority member Monaghan made a motion, seconded by Authority member Bujack, to approve the transfer of the license from Northern Concepts, Inc. to Ronald F. Weiszmann, dba the Northern Hotel, 172 North College Avenue. The Chairperson put the motion with the following votes: Yeas: Bujack, Long, Monaghan, Oldham, Veazie and Wilson. Nays: None. Transfer of Ownership for Mi Valentina Mexican Restaurante, E1 Tropical Night Club and The Northern Bar, 172 North College Ms. Sherri Vincent, attorney representing the applicant, requested that the consideration of the transfer be tabled until further documents are re- ceived for the application. Authority member Bujack made a motion, seconded by Authority member Oldham, to table the transfer of ownership for Mi Valentina Mexican Restaurante to 0 -5- January 5, 1983 a time mutually arranged between the attorney representing the applicant and the City Clerk's Office. The Chairperson put the motion with the following votes: Yeas: Bujack, Long, Monaghan, Oldham, Veazie and Wilson. Nays: None. Expansion of Premises County Cork, 2439 South College Avenue, Suite 1, Unit C Mr. Jake Maas, co-owner of County Cork Pub, requested a temporary expansion of premises at their establishment on St. Patrick's Day. He stated he is proposing a covered canvas over a 40 X 50 foot area to the west of his building. The expansion would add 175 seats to the existing 175 seating capacity. Assistant City Attorney Greg Denton stated the Authority can only grant an expansion of premises for a license when an expansion is to be utilized as a permanent expansion. The Authority informed Mr. Maas that they cannot properly consider the request for expansion until the expansion will be used permanently. Mr. Maas stated he is not able to expand on a permanent basis at this time and withdrew his application for expansion of premises. Police Report Officer Russell stated a letter of concern was sent to the owners of Riverside Kwik Stop, 710 Magnolia, regarding a possible sale of 3.2% on Christmas Day. Sufficient evidence and information was not received to warrant a formal request for a show/cause hearing. Officer Russell requested a show/cause hearing for the Hermitage Inn, 6813 South College Avenue, for a violation occurring on December 26, 1982. Authority member Long made a motion, seconded by Authority member Veazie, to determine probable cause and schedule a show/cause hearing on March 2, 1983. The Chairperson put the motion which was unanimously adopted. Officer Russell requested a show/cause hearing be scheduled for Linden's, 214 Linden, for a violation occurring on August 26, 1982. He explained that the violation occurred during an under cover operation therefore the request for a show/cause has been delayed to this time. -6- January 5, 1983 Authority member Long made a motion, seconded by Authority member Bujack, to determine probable cause and schedule a show/cause hearing on February 2, 1983. The Chairperson put the motion which was unanimously adopted. Adjournment Authority member Bujack made a motion, seconded by Authority member Oldham, to adjourn. The Chairperson put the motion which was unanimously adopted. The meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:00 p.m. Chairperson c etary