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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLiquor Licensing Authority - Minutes - 05/31/1978LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY Regular Meeting - May 31, 1978 7:30 P.M. A regular meeting of the Liquor Licensing Authority was held on Wed- nesday, May 31, 1978, at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of the City of Fort Collins Municipal Building. Roll call was answered by the following members: Bean, Renz, Seegmiller, and Wilson. (Secretary's note: Authority member Long arrived at 8:25 p.m.) Staff members present: Sgt. Bob Mason, Police Department Wanda Krajicek,Deputy City Clerk Also: Assistant City Attorney Joe Carroll Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 3, 1978, approved as published Authority member Renz made a motion, seconded by Authority member Wilson, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of May 3, 1978, as published. The Chairman put the motion which was unanimously adopted. Renewal approved for King Soopers, 2325 South College Avenue Authority member Bean made a motion, seconded by Authority member Renz to approve the renewal submitted by King Soopers, 2325 S. College Avenue. The Chairman put the motion which resulted in the following vote: Yeas: Board members Bean, Renz, Seegmiller, and Wilson. Nays: None. 3.2% Special Events Permit Approved for Holy Family Catholic Church, for August 5 & 6, 1978 Lou Salzburg, Deacon at Holy Family, appeared and explained the procedures that would be followed at this event which is being held in connection with their annual festival. Authority member Bean made a motion, seconded by Authority member Renz, to approve the Special Events Permit for Holy Family Catholic Church, for August 5 & 6, 1978. The Chairman put the motion which resulted in the following vote: Yeas: Bean, Renz, Seegmiller, and Wilson. Nays: None. -1- May 31, 1978 Two Liquor Special Events Permits Approved for the Institute for Combinatorial Mathematics, Colorado State University, for June 5 1978 and June 8, 1978 Bennett Manvel, appeared on behalf of the Institute, and described the manner in which the two events would be operated and the hours of operation. Chairman Seegmiller asked that the record show he did not vote on this matter. Authority member Renz made a motion, seconded by Authority member Bean, to approve the two Special Events Permits requested by the Institute of Combinatorial Mathematics for June 5, 1978 and June 8, 1978. The Chairman put the motion which resulted in the following vote: Yeas: Bean, Renz, and Wilson. Nays: None. (Chairman Seegmiller abstained.) Ownership situation at the Red Garter, 117 Linden, clarified Ed Stoner, 701 Cherokee, appeared before the Authority to explain his involvment in the ownership of the Red Garter. His only involvment is that of a creditor by virtue of a note he holds from Mr. Danny Rogers in the amount of $62,300. He noted that he and Mr. Danny Rogers are in the process of trying to form a corporation to simplify their tax situation and when that is resolved, they will again come before the Authority and request a transfer to the new ownership arrangement. Transfer of ownership of the license at City Park nine to Jim Greer, approved James Greer, golf professional at City Park Nine, appeared and explained his consessionaire arrangement at the golf course. He noted that he had five persons working for him that would be involved in the sale of beer and that they were all knowledgeable iu the identification checking procedures and other laws pertaining to the sale of beer. Authority member Wilson made a motion, seconded by Authority member Bean, to approve the transfer of ownership at City Park Nine to James Greer. The Chairman put the motion which resulted in the following vote: Yeas: Bean, Renz, Seegmiller, and Wilson. Nays: None. Transfer of ownership at Toot 'n Moo, 800 N. College. to Frank Radford, approved Frank Radford, 316 East Locust, appeared and gave information as to his education and previous work experience. He noted that the store would be managed and operated principally by him and his wife. &a • • May 31, 1978 Authority member Bean made a motion, seconded by Authority member Renz, to approve the transfer of ownership at Toot 'n Moo, 800 North College, to Frank Radford. The Chairman put the motion which resulted in the following vote: Yeas: Bean, Renz, Seegmiller, and Wilson. Nays: None. Show/cause hearing, Johnny's Liquors, 111 W. Prospect, letter of reprimand written Dave Osborn, attorney for the Slakes, owners of Johnny's Liquors, appeared on behalf of his clients and stipulated to the facts as stated by the City in regards to the violation occurring March 17, 1978. Authority member Bean made a motion, seconded by Authority member Renz, that a violation did occur at Johnny's liquors on March 17, 1978. The Chairman put the motion which resulted in the following vote: Yeas: Bean, Renz, Seegmiller, and Wilson. Nays: None. Mr. Osborn called Mike Holmes, 1799 South College, who was the clerk on duty at the time of the alleged violation. Mr. Holmes was duly sworn before giving testimony about his involvement in the incident. Mr. Osborn next called Tom Stroh, 2206 Charolais, manager of the store, who was duly sworn before giving testimony as to the new policies and procedures that have been instituted since the violation. Mr. Jerry Blake, part owner of Johnny's was called next and was duly sworn before giving further testimony as to the new policies now in effect at his establishment. (Secretary's note: Authority member Long arrived at this point.) After discussion, Authority member Renz made a motion, seconded by Authority member Wilson, to direct the City Attorney to write a sternly worded letter of reprimand to the owners of Johnny's Liquors. The Chairman put the motion which resulted in the following vote: Yeas: Bean, Renz, and Wilson. Nays: Seegmiller. (Authority member Long did not vote as he had not heard the entire testimony.) Resolution adopted granting Beer and Wine license to Kiki's Cafe Continental, 822 South College Avenue The Resolution was read by title only as each Authority member had received a complete copy with their agenda. FINDINGS AND RESOLUTION OF THE LOCAL LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO, CONCERNING AN APPLICATION FOR A BEER AND WINE LIQUOR LICENSE The application of Kiki's Ltd., doing business as -3- hay 31, 1978 Kiki's Cafe Continental, for a Beer and Wine Liquor License came on for hearing on the 3rd day of May, 1978, in the Council Chambers, City Hall, Fort Collins, Colorado, pursuant to notice duly given as required by law. The Authority, having heard the evidence introduced at the hearing and having examined the documents introduced and having heretofore held a preliminary hearing and issued findings in writing on said preliminary hearing, now makes the following findings: 1. The neighborhood to be served under this application is as defined in the preliminary findings of the Authority. 2. Nothing contained in C.R.S., 1973, Section 12-47-138 prohibits the issuing of a license at the proposed location. 3. The applicant is of good character and qualified under the Ordinances of the City of Fort Collins and the laws of the State of Colorado for the license applied for. 4. The application is in proper form. 5. Petitions were presented and received at the hearing, indicating a need for the license applied for and no evidence was presented indicating that said need does not exist, and the local licensing authority hereby finds that the reason- able requirements of the neighborhood require the issuance of the license applied for. The Authority recognizes that other licenses exist in the neighborhood, but hereby finds that an additional need exists for the license applied for. -4- ` • • May 31, 1978 RESOLUTION OF THE LOCAL LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO, CONCERNING AN APPLICATION FOR A BEER AND WINE LIQUOR LICENSE BE IT RESOLVED by the Local Liquor Licensing Authority of the City of Fort Collins, Colorado that the application of Kiki's Ltd., doing business as Kiki's Cafe Continental, for a Beer and Wine Liquor License be and the same hereby is granted in accordance with the findings of the Authority set forth above. Passed and adopted this 31st day of May, 1978. Chairman ATTEST: City Clerk 1\Q4� 1 Authority member Bean made a motion, seconded by Authority member Long, to approve the Resolution as presented. The Chairman put the motion which was unanimously adopted. Preliminary hearing for Corner Pockets Billiards tabled until June 28, 1978 Authority member Wilson made a motion, seconded by Authority member Bean, to table the preliminary hearing for Corner Pockets Billiards to June 28, 1978 at the request of their attorney, David Wood. The Chairman put the motion which was unanimously adopted. Request for Show/cause hearing for Saddle -Up Liquors, 1015 S. Taft Hill Rd. Sgt. Mason requested the Authority consider a show/cause hearing for Saddle -Up Liquors in connection with an incident where a 17 year old Poudre High School student allegedly purchased a 6-pack of beer at Saddle -Up Liquors. The student was observed coming out of the store by his coach and all involved have expressed a willingness to appear before -5- May 31, 1978 the Authority. Mr. Louis Lear, 800 Country Club Road, Broomfield, Colorado, was present and stated that he was the "supervisor" of the liquor store. He noted that the owner, Craig Rose, was out of town on the rodeo circuit but that he was in contact with him "every two weeks or so." Authority member Seegmiller made a motion, seconded by Authority member Bean, to schedule a show/cause hearing for Saddle -Up Liquors on June 28. The Chairman put the motion which was unanimously adopted. Assistant City Attorney Carroll informed Mr. Lear that he should notify Mr. Rose of this hearing and inform the City Clerk's office if the June 28 hearing date was not acceptable. Expansion or modification of premises approved at Horsetooth Lanes Tack Room, 217 West Horsetooth Road John Dayton appeared to explain in detail the expansion plans at the establishment. After a review of the plans presented by Mr. Dayton, Authority member Bean made a motion, seconded by Authority member Renz, that the expansion was not substantial. The Chairman put the motion which was unanimously adopted. Adjournment Authority member Long made a motion, seconded by Authority member Wilson, to adjourn the meeting. The Chairman put the motion which was unanimously adopted. The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Deputy City Clerk