HomeMy WebLinkAboutLiquor Licensing Authority - Minutes - 06/21/1989LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY MINUTES
Regular Meeting - June 21, 1989
6:30 p.m.
A regular meeting of the Liquor Licensing Authority was held on Wednesday,
June 21, 1989, in the Council Chambers of the Fort Collins Municipal
Building. The following members were present: Bullard, Cooper, Denmark,
Gadsby, Garber, and Poncelow.
Authority Members Absent: Spaulding
Staff Members Present: John Duval, City Attorney's Office
Rita Knoll, City Clerk's Office
Sandy Gibson, Police Department
Consent Calendar
This Calendar is intended to expedite the meeting an allow the Authority to
spend its time and energy on the important items on a lengthy agenda.
Anyone may request an item be "pulled" off the Consent Calendar and
considered separately. Items pulled from the Consent Calendar will be
considered separately immediately following adopt of the Consent Calendar.
Items of extreme controversy will be discussed near the end of the meeting
under Pulled Consent Items.
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William Starke, the hotel -restaurant licensee for the Northern Dining
and Bar Bazaar, 172 North College, is requesting approval of a trade
name change to Northern Dining and Bar Bazaar and Old Colorado
Brewing.
Fereshteh Noudjoumi, the hotel -restaurant licensee for Skorpios
Restaurant, 146 North College, is requesting approval of a trade name
change to Novak's Little Budapest.
American Drug Stores, Inc., the 3.2% beer licensee for Osco Drug Store
#2199, 112 East Foothills Parkway, is reporting a change of corporate
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officers and directors. This change of corporate structure was filed
directly with the State Liquor Enforcement Division, which has issued
a new master file letter indicating the satisfactory results of its
background investigation of the new individuals. Approval by the
local authority is requested based upon the State's investigation and
acceptance of the reported changes.
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Ram Pub Corporation of Colorado, the hotel -restaurant licensee for
Chesterfield, Bottomsley, and Potts, 1415 West Elizabeth, is
requesting approval of Kevin Sheesley as manager of the establishment.
Mr. Sheesley is replacing Scott Hudson as manager.
Authority member Garber requested Item #2, Change of Trade Name from
Northern Dining and Bar Bazaar, 172 North College, to Northern Dining and
Bar Bazaar and Old Colorado Brewing, be removed from the Consent Calendar.
Authority member Poncelow made a motion, seconded by Authority member
Gadsby, to adopt and approve all items not removed from the Consent
Calendar. Yeas: Bullard, Cooper, Denmark, Gadsby, Garber, and Poncelow.
Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Change of Trade Name from Northern
Dining and Bar Bazaar, 172 North
College, to Northern Dining and Bar
Bazaar and Old Colorado Brewing
Authority member Garber asked what the licensee would receive if this
application is approved. He expressed concern that Mr. Starke might
interpret approval of the trade name change as more than just that.
Secretary Rita Knoll replied that she believed Mr. Starke was very clear on
what applications he needs to file in addition to this trade name change.
She stated the State Liquor Enforcement Division will issue a permit to
change the trade name which is to be posted on the wall next to the
existing liquor license.
Authority member Gadsby suggested the Authority may want to send a letter
to Mr. Starke explaining that there has been confusion in the past and
clarifying exactly what approval of the trade name change means.
Secretary Knoll explained that Mr. Starke has obtained the necessary
paperwork to file a transfer of ownership application and request for
modification of the premises. She stated a partial application was
received in the City Clerk's Office, but the application was rejected
because it was not complete. She stated the State has not approved the
pending brewery application. She noted regardless of the outcome of the
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brewery application, Mr. Starke could still request approval of the new
trade name.
Authority member Poncelow stated she did not see any need to change the
trade name at this time because it implies that Mr. Starke is going to
automatically receive a brewery license and that the Authority was going to
approve the modification of premises.
Authority member Bullard stated he was willing to approve the trade name
change contingent upon the State's approval of the brewery license and the
Authority's approval of the modification of premises.
Authority member Cooper made a motion, seconded by Authority member Garber,
to table the application for a change of trade for Northern Dining and Bar
Bazaar, 172 North College, to July 19. Yeas: Bullard, Cooper, Gadsby,
Garber, and Poncelow. Nays: Denmark.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Registration of Jeffrey Meier as Manager
of Vicker's #2623, 221 West Prospect
Jeffrey Meier, manager, described his background and experience with the
sale and service of alcohol. He stated prior to being employed by Total
Petroleum, he was employed by PDQ Food Stores for 14 years. He stated as a
manager for PDQ in Wisconsin and Nevada, he was responsible for the liquor
licenses. He stated as manager, there was one violation that occurred due
to an employee selling to an underage individual. Mr. Meier stated
identification is checked for any individual who appears to be under the
age of 30. He stated there is no specific training program regarding
alcohol, but noted that new employees are advised of age requirements and
hours of operation.
Authority member Denmark made a motion, seconded by Authority member
Garber, to approve Jeffrey Meier as manager of Vicker's #2623, 221 West
Prospect. Yeas: Bullard, Cooper, Denmark, Gadsby, Garber, and Poncelow.
Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Request from the Ben Car Corporation,
dba Spring Creek Bar and Grill, 1005
Spring Creek Lane. to Modify the Premises
Marvin Ness, owner, stated the proposed modification involves removing two
walls which currently enclose a storage room to enlarge the passageway from
the front part of the establishment to the rear part of the establishment.
He stated this modification will allow employees to better observe what is
occurring in the pool room from the front of the establishment. He stated
there would be no change in seating and no increase in liquor sales as a
result of this modification.
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Authority member Poncelow made a motion, seconded by Authority member
Garber, to find that the proposed modification at Spring Creek Bar and
Grill, 1005 Spring Creek Lane, is not substantial. Yeas: Bullard, Cooper,
Denmark, Gadsby, Garber, and Poncelow. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Request from Match -Ups, Inc., dba Match -Ups,
625 South Mason. to Modify the Premises
Authority member Gadsby stated she is acquainted with Mr. Archer and the
employees at Match -Ups, but noted that she did not believe it would affect
her judgment on this matter.
Kevin Archer, owner, stated that, at its last meeting, the Authority
approved a change of class of license from 3.2% beer to a hotel -restaurant
license. He stated the premises now need to be modified to include a
full -service kitchen. He indicated the kitchen, lounge area, and bar would
all be relocated within the establishment and that additional pool tables
would be installed. Mr. Archer stated he anticipated a slight increase in
alcohol sales because of the conversion to a hotel -restaurant license. He
stated the interior design was wide open, allowing employees to observe all
areas of the establishment. He noted that the entrance to the
establishment will be from the parking lot rather than from Mason Street.
He stated the new entrance will facilitate checking IDs as patrons enter
the establishment.
Authority member Poncelow made a motion, seconded by Authority member
Garber, to find that the proposed modification of Match -Ups, 625 South
Mason, is not substantial.
Authority member Garber expressed concern about the meal service complying
with the provisions of a hotel -restaurant license.
Authority member Gadsby stated that pool league activities often include
dinner.
The vote on Authority member Poncelow's motion was as follows: Yeas:
Bullard, Denmark, Gadsby, Garber, and Poncelow. Nays: Cooper.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Consideration of an Application from the
Foothills Sertoma Club, Inc. for a Special
Events Permit at Library Park. 201 Peterson
Jim Larsen, representing Foothills Sertoma Club, described the event
planned by the Foothills Sertoma Club as a part of the New West Fest. He
stated a beer garden would be set up in Library Park and that only 3.2%
beer and pepsi would be served. He spoke of the devices that would be set
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up to confine the area and stated club members would be patrolling the
perimeter to ensure that alcohol does not go outside of the roped off area.
Mr. Larsen spoke of prior events held by the Foothills Sertoma Club and
stated the club has some familiarity with running an operation of this
type. He stated the hours of operation would be consistent with the hours
for the New West Fest activities.
Maggie Kunze, Executive Director of the Downtown Business Association,
spoke of the New West Fest activities and noted that it is desirable to
have the beer garden open the same hours as the rest of the festivities.
She indicated the hours of the New West Fest are 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
on Saturday, and 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday.
In response to questions from the Authority, Mr. Larsen indicated he would
be willing to amend the application to reflect the hours outlined by Ms.
Kunze.
Ms. Kunze spoke of security that will be provided as a part of the New West
Fest and stated the City will be asked to provide extra officers to patrol
the areas were the festival will take place. She stated if the City does
not provide officers, private security officers will be hired.
Mr. Larsen described how the sale of beer and pepsi would be handled. He
stated approximately 8 to 10 club members would be working the area at all
times.
Authority member Gadsby made a motion, seconded by Authority member Cooper,
to approve a special events permit for the Foothills Sertoma Club on August
19 and 20, 1989 at Library Park with the hours of operation amended to
10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on August 19 and 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. on August
20.
Secretary Rita Knoll stated she believed the hours of operation should
include any period of time that alcohol would be on location, including
delivery, set-up, and clean-up.
(Secretary's Note: The Authority agreed to the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 10:00
p.m. on August 19 and 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on August 20.)
The vote on Authority member Gadsby's motion was as follows: Yeas:
Bullard, Cooper, Denmark, Gadsby, Garber, and Poncelow. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Hearing on a New Application for a
Retail Liquor Store License at
Cherry Liquor, 415 Cherry Street
Jim Schechter, applicant, was sworn. He stated the establishment would be
a small, one -room liquor store in a residential area. He noted that there
is an apartment attached to the building. He stated structure is an old
building, which they plan to restore. Mr. Schechter stated he has worked
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in the restaurant industry for approximately 14 years in Colorado and
several years before that in New York state. He stated he previously owned
a hotel -restaurant license and a retail liquor store license in Larimer
County. He indicated he is a graduate in psychology and has periodically
worked in psychiatric hospitals and stated he believed that experience is
also valuable. In response to a question from the Authority, Mr. Schechter
indicated he was never involved with a violation of the liquor laws while
he owned a liquor license or was employed in a liquor -licensed
establishment.
Mr. Schechter approached the Authority with an architect's rendering of the
proposed floor plan and described the layout of the establishment. In
response to questions from the Authority, Mr. Schechter stated he did not
believe it would be necessary to include the basement in the licensed
premises because he did not need the space for storage. Mr. Schechter
stated there is a door exiting the cooler that will be used only to accept
deliveries. He noted that the cooler will have a glass front and can be
observed from the cash register.
(Secretary's Note: Applicant's Exhibit B was admitted into evidence and
identified as an architect's rendering of the proposed floor plan of the
establishment.)
In response to a question from the Authority, Mr. Schechter stated that the
DUI arrest listed in his Background Investigation Questionnaire has been
dismissed. He noted at the time of his arrest he had to surrender his
license and that it took approximately two months to get it back.
Mr. Schechter stated he and his wife petitioned within the neighborhood.
He noted they were favorably received, presumably because people felt that
the area wasn't being served. He pointed out the closest outlet is
approximately 1/2 mile away at North College Liquor. He stated that he
believed that because this neighborhood is largely residential, a lot of
driving could be prevented by having a local store. Mr. Schechter stated
he had petitions to submit.
Assistant City Attorney John Duval stated he had examined the petitions and
had found several problems with them. He stated that he struck
approximately 17 signatures because no age was indicated, no date of
signing was listed, no indication of whether the individual was for or
against the application, or the individual appeared to be under the age of
21 years. He stated that City Code requires that each petition shall
contain a verified statement signed by the circulator of the petition
indicating that the circulator personally witnessed each signature. He
stated that, based on the form of the petitions as submitted, he could not
determine which petitions were circulated by which circulator. He stated
it was his opinion that the petitions were not admissible in their present
form.
Mr. Schechter stated he misunderstood the requirement and that he thought
the verification was that they had gone out and obtained the signatures.
He stated they amassed all the signatures and clipped them together with
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the notarized verifications for his wife and himself. He indicated that he
and his wife split up to obtain the signatures.
Rhonda Schechter was sworn. She stated she and her husband did all of the
petitioning.
Assistant City Attorney Duval stated his interpretation of the section of
the Code which addresses petitions is that there must be a way to determine
that the particular signatures on a particular petition were circulated by
a particular circulator. He stated that the problem may be cured if the
circulators can separate the petitions by who the circulator was.
(Secretary's Note: Mrs. Schechter worked on separating the petitions while
the hearing continued.)
Mr. Schechter stated based on his petitioning efforts, the neighborhood was
very interested in having a store in the area. He stated a few people
refused to sign the petition because they did not drink. He indicated
almost all of the parties who reside across the street from the proposed
establishment signed in favor of the application. He stated of those
individuals who live next door to the establishment, one signed in favor
and two indicated they would not oppose the application but they would not
sign in favor either. Mr. Schechter stated approximately two people signed
against the application.
Mr. Schechter stated the area is not currently being served by any close
establishment and he believed it was a good idea to have an establishment
in the area. He stated he did not intend to have the establishment open
during all allowable hours, and noted that he anticipated closing the store
at 10:00 p.m. Mr. Schechter stated he did not intend to hire any employees
and that he would run the establishment himself.
Rhonda Schechter stated she had separated the petitions as accurately as
possible by looking at the maps that were used by each of them.
In response questions from the Authority, Mr. Schechter stated the funds to
establish this business are coming from a settlement he received as a
result of an automobile accident he was involved in. He stated a tenant
will be occupying the apartment behind the store. He indicated that there
is a door between the apartment and the cooler, which will be kept locked.
Assistant City Attorney John Duval stated he had again reviewed the
petitions and stated in their revised form they were admissible into
evidence. He pointed out that the Authority should determine what weight
should be given to the evidence.
Applicant's Exhibits A and C were admitted into evidence and identified as
petitions circulated on behalf of the application. Mr. Schechter indicated
that approximately 208 signatures were obtained in favor of the application
and approximately 2 signatures obtained were in opposition to the
application.
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Authority member Poncelow pointed out that the petitions contained
signatures from individuals who appear to live outside of the neighborhood
boundaries.
Mrs. Schechter indicated that she obtained signatures in lindens Bar and
later realized that some of the individuals did not reside within the
boundaries.
Mr. Schechter indicated that approximately 10 signatures were obtained at
Lindens.
In response to a question from the Authority, Assistant City Attorney Duval
indicated that signatures from individuals outside of the neighborhood
should not be considered.
Mr. Schechter stated he believed less than 10 signatures were invalid and
agreed that it would be fair to revise the number of signatures obtained in
favor of the application to approximately 200.
James Burrill was sworn. He read a statement outlining his objections to
the granting of a retail liquor store license at this location. The
statement indicated that he owns property at 303, 305, 313, and 315 North
Meldrum. He stated that he did not believe the neighborhood could not bear
the effects of a liquor store. He spoke of the Eagles Club at 302 North
Meldrum and the incidents of intoxicated persons. He stated he believed
another liquor outlet will intensify that problem. He spoke of violent
incidents in the surrounding neighborhood including fights and rapes at Lee
Martinez Park. He indicated he felt strongly that a liquor store does not
belong in such close proximity to the park.
Christine Wessels, 317 North Meldrum, was sworn. She stated her family
owns two properties in the 300 block of North Meldrum. She stated the area
is strictly residential and she would like to keep it that way. She
indicated there is a lot of vandalism in the area and stated she believed a
liquor store would bring more problems to the neighborhood. Ms. Wessels
stated members of the Eagles Club urinate on their front lawn and indicated
that she did not believe they needed any more problems.
In response to questions from the Authority, Mr. Burrill stated he is
planning to open an antique shop at one of his properties. He stated it
would be a family -oriented business and shouldn't present any problems. He
indicated it would be a low -volume business and that parking would not be
needed. Mr. Burrill stated he believed parking is not adequate for the
proposed liquor store.
Mr. Schechter stated the problems at the Eagles Club are unfortunate, and
pointed out that he would not be selling alcohol by the drink for
consumption on the premises.
Mr. Burrill expressed concern that the Eagles Club would find the
establishment a more convenient source for its liquor. In response to a
question by the Authority, Mr. Burrill indicated that some of the
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neighborhood crimes he mentioned were alcohol related. He stated the
Eagles Club is a social club that serves alcohol gratuitously. He
indicated he did not make an attempt to circulate a petition against the
application.
Mary Margaret Glennie, 1317 Lakewood Drive, was sworn. In response to a
question from the Authority, Ms. Glennie indicated she does not live or own
a business within the neighborhood boundaries.
Assistant City Attorney John Duval stated only parties -in -interest may
testify and stated he did not believe Ms. Glennie qualified as an
interested party.
James Wessels, 317 North Meldrum, was sworn. He expressed concern about
traffic that may be generated by this business and inadequate parking. He
spoke of problems with alcohol -related incidents in the neighborhood.
Mr. Schechter stated he will be a small operation and noted that there is
adequate parking in front of the store for short term parking. He stated
as a licensee, he would be responsible for screening intoxicated persons
before allowing them to purchase liquor.
Authority member Denmark stated although he understood the definition of
interested parties, he was troubled that a citizen would make the effort to
attend the meeting and not be allowed to speak. He questioned whether Ms.
Glennie could speak now that evidence is closed.
Assistant City Attorney Duval stated that State statute provides that only
interested parties may present evidence at a hearing. He expressed concern
that if Ms. Glennie were allowed to testify and the application is denied,
the applicant would have grounds for reversal of the Authority's decision.
He stated he did not believe evidence was closed yet and that allowing more
comments would be receiving additional evidence.
Authority member Garber pointed out that any individual may address the
Authority under Other Business. He stated that allowing an individual who
lives outside of the defined neighborhood would be unfair to the applicant,
who would not be allowed to call witnesses who live outside of the
neighborhood to testify on behalf of his application.
Authority member Garber made a motion, seconded by Authority member Gadsby,
to adopt Resolution 89-13 approving a retail liquor store license at Cherry
Liquor, 415 Cherry Street.
Authority member Poncelow stated even before testimony was heard from the
residents of the neighborhood, she had a feeling that this wasn't a very
good location for a liquor store due to the residential nature of the
neighborhood. She stated that the lack of a large number of signatures
showing needs and desires of the neighborhood added to that feeling.
Authority member Cooper stated he did not have a problem with the location
of the liquor store. He stated that based on the fact that there was
strong opposition from the neighborhood, questionable signatures on the
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petitions, and flaws in the petitioning process, he would have to vote
against the application.
Authority member Garber stated he was also not concerned about the
location. He stated petitions are not required, but are used as an
indication of the needs and desires of the neighborhood. He stated
although a number of the signatures are questionable, there are at least
100 individuals who indicated they felt the needs and desires of the
neighborhood were not being met. He stated the three individuals who
objected to the license based their concerns in part on the problems with
the Eagles Club. He stated he found it difficult to hold the applicant
responsible for the alcohol abuse of others. He indicated he would vote in
favor of the application.
Authority member Denmark stated he had conflicting feelings about this
application. He stated the integrity of the neighborhood is crucial, and
forcefully represented by the Mr. Burrill and the Wessels. He expressed
desire to table this matter for another month to allow the applicant to
re -petition the neighborhood and to allow the opponents to also organize
their opposition. He stated he believed this would provide a more accurate
reading of the needs and desires of the neighborhood.
Authority member Denmark made a motion to table consideration of this
application to July 19 to allow more accurate petitioning of the
neighborhood.
(Secretary's Note: The Authority took a ten minute recess to allow the
Assistant City Attorney to research whether it was permissible to table
this item.)
Assistant City Attorney Duval stated he believed it would be procedurally
correct to table the hearing.
Authority member Poncelow seconded Authority member Denmark's motion to
table consideration of this application.
Authority member Garber objected to tabling this item. He stated he
believed there had been adequate time for the neighbors to gather more
opposition. He questioned whether it was fair to the applicant to table
this item. He indicated if the applicant wanted the item tabled, he would
be in favor of the motion. He pointed out to the applicant that if the
application is denied, another application could not be made at that
location for two years.
Authority member Cooper stated if the applicant wanted to continue at this
meeting, he would be in favor of that. He stated he did not believe the
petitions have much credibility, even though they were done in good faith.
He stated he believed the applicant should have the opportunity to correct
the procedural errors that have been made. He indicated he believed the
applicant would have an overwhelming number of signatures if procedurally
the petitions were more accurate. He stated he would vote to table the
item unless the applicant objects.
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Authority member Poncelow stated she would vote in favor of tabling this
item, but noted that did not necessarily mean that she believed the
neighbors have to come back with an equal number of signatures opposing the
application. She stated she believed a longer period of time to determine
the needs and desires of the neighborhood would provide the Authority with
a better gauge of the neighborhood's wishes.
Mr. Schechter stated he would prefer to proceed at this meeting because the
application process has already posed a financial drain. He stated he
believed that the evidence showed that the neighborhood on the whole is
interested in establishing a business at that location. He indicated he
did not believe it was fair to judge his application based on problems at
the Eagles Club.
Ms. Wessels, speaking on behalf of the opponents, stated they would be in
favor of tabling the application so that the opponents can get a better
idea of how the neighborhood feels about the application.
The vote on Authority member Denmark's motion to table this item was as
follows: Yeas: Bullard, Denmark, and Poncelow. Nays: Cooper, Gadsby,
and Garber.
THE MOTION FAILED TO PASS.
Authority member Gadsby stated she understood that the petition has not
been done correctly, but noted that the majority of the signatures are from
residents of the neighborhood and of legal age to sign the petitions. She
stated she was inclined to give more weight to the petitions.
Authority member Garber stated although the petitions were flawed, he
believed the applicants took appropriate measures to correct that by
separating the petitions. He stated even if he disregarded 50% of the
signatures he still believed there were sufficient signatures in support of
the application.
The vote on Authority member Garber's motion to adopt Resolution 89-13
approving the application for a retail liquor store license at Cherry
Liquor, 415 Cherry Street, was as follows: Yeas: Gadsby and Garber.
Nays: Bullard, Cooper, Denmark, and Poncelow.
THE MOTION FAILED.
Hearing on a New Application for a
Hotel -Restaurant License at CooperSmith's
Pub and Brewing. #5 Old Town Square
Scott Smith, president of CooperSmith Brewing Company, was sworn. He
described his experience in the restaurant industry, noting he has been a
manager for the last 10 years. He stated seven years ago he was the owner
of Spudworks, which held a beer and wine license. He stated after he sold
Spudworks, he was employed by Concept Restaurants of Boulder, and managed
Old Chicago and The Prime Minister. Mr. Smith explained the
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brewery/restaurant concept and the history of brew pubs. He described the
beverages that will be available in the establishment. He stated the
atmosphere would be that of an American pub and described the menu and
price ranges. Mr. Smith indicated that the location was previously
occupied by the Friends Saloon with additional space behind that on
Mountain Avenue. He explained the structure of the corporation and the
investors and shareholders. He outlined the process used for hiring
employees for the establishment and spoke of the training that would be
provided to employees and the policies that will be used for checking IDs.
Applicant's Exhibit F was admitted into evidence and identified as a menu
from the Wynkoop Brewing Company in Denver, which is very similar to the
menu that will be used at CooperSmith's.
Mr. Smith described the floor plan of the establishment. He stated the
patio area would be similar to the patio at Old Town Ale House. He stated
there would be a gate, which will be used predominantly as an emergency
exit. He added that entrance to the patio will be through the restaurant.
Mr. Smith spoke of the level of personnel that would be assigned to the
patio area.
Applicant's Exhibits A through E were admitted into evidence and identified
as petitions circulated on behalf of the application.
Mr. Smith described the petitioning process and summarized the results of
the petitioning. He stated 312 signatures were obtained and of those 2
signatures were disallowed by the Assistant City Attorney and 2 signatures
were in opposition to the application. He spoke of the media attention
that has been given to the venture and the support from the City of Fort
Collins and people involved in Old Town.
Authority member Cooper made a motion, seconded by Authority member Garber,
to adopt Resolution 89-14 approving an application for a hotel -restaurant
license at CooperSmith's Pub and Brewing, #5 Old Town Square. Yeas:
Bullard, Cooper, Denmark, Gadsby, Garber, and Poncelow. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Transfer of Ownership of Hemingways, 400 East
Olive. and Trade Name Change to Peterson and Olive
Richard Peterson, owner, explained his plans for the establishment. He
stated the establishment is open for breakfast and lunch, with the possibly
of dinner hours at a later date. He explained recent changes at the
establishment and noted that he originally owned the business in 1977 and
that the business has been sold many times. He spoke of his experience
with the restaurant industry and described training that will be provided
to employees. Mr. Peterson indicated that the selection of alcoholic
beverages will be limited, and that he envisioned that not more than 10
percent of revenue would be from the sale of alcohol.
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Authority member Cooper made a motion, seconded by Authority member Gadsby,
to approve the transfer of ownership of Hemingways, 400 East Olive, from
Ronald and Nancy Flory to Richard Carlton Peterson, Jr., and Trade Name
Change to Peterson and Olive. Yeas: Bullard, Cooper, Denmark, Gadsby,
Garber, and Poncelow. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Transfer of Ownership of Sea
Galley, 100 West Troutman Parkway
Art March, attorney representing the applicant, stated the applicants are
purchasing restaurants in Fort Collins, Denver, and Wyoming. He noted that
a different corporation has been formed for each restaurant, but that the
corporate officers are the same for each corporation. He stated Savannah's
of Fort Collins, Inc. is purchasing the Fort Collins restaurant. Mr. March
stated that initially there will be no changes in the operation of the
establishment as a result of the transfer of ownership. He noted that the
current registered manager of the establishment, Michael Wiemhoff, will
remain as manager.
Authority member Cooper made a motion, seconded by Authority member Gadsby,
to approve the transfer of ownership of Sea Galley, 100 West Troutman
Parkway, form Sea Galley Stores, Inc. to Savannah's of Fort Collins, Inc.
Yeas: Bullard, Cooper, Denmark, Gadsby, Garber, and Poncelow. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Secretary Rita Knoll suggested the Authority approve Michael Wiemhoff as
manager of the establishment for the record, and noted that Mr. Wiemhoff
had previously been approved under the ownership of Sea Galley Stores, Inc.
Michael Wiemhoff, manager, stated there had been one violation at the
establishment since he became manager in July 1984. He stated the
violation occurred in February 1988 when an employee served an individual
under the age of 21. He stated a one -day suspension was imposed by the
Authority.
Authority member Gadsby made a motion, seconded by Authority member Garber,
to approve Michael Wiemhoff as manager of Sea Galley, 100 West Troutman
Parkway. Yeas: Bullard, Cooper, Denmark, Gadsby, Garber, and Poncelow.
Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
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Denial of a New Application for a
Retail Liquor Store License at
Cherry Liquor, 415 Cherry Street
Assistant City Attorney John Duval stated he had reconsidered the denial of
the Cherry Liquor application and advised the Authority that a motion to
deny the license might be appropriate for the record. He stated he would
bring a Resolution setting out written findings for the denial to the
Authority at its next meeting.
Authority member Cooper made a motion, seconded by Authority member
Poncelow, to deny the application for a retail liquor store license at
Cherry Liquor, 415 Cherry Street. Yeas: Bullard, Cooper, Denmark, and
Poncelow. Nays: Gadsby and Garber.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Police Report
Authority member Poncelow made a motion, seconded by Authority member
Gadsby, to determine that probable cause exists to schedule show cause
hearings on July 19 for Albertsons, 3660 South Mason, North College
Liquors, 814 North College, and Pizza 2001, 802 South College. Yeas:
Bullard, Cooper, Denmark, Gadsby, Garber, and Poncelow. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Authority member Poncelow made a motion, seconded by Authority member
Cooper, to direct the Police Department to subpoena Jeffrey Collins as a
witness at the hearing for North College Liquors. Yeas: Bullard, Cooper,
Denmark, Gadsby, Garber, and Poncelow. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
The Authority requested that Ms. Gibson provide the Authority with
information on the results of the Police Department's recent compliance
checks.
Other Business
Assistant City Attorney John Duval pointed out that he had made revisions
to the proposed hearing procedures based on comments from the Authority at
the last meeting.
Authority member Poncelow made a motion, seconded by Authority member
Cooper, to adopt the hearing procedures for new applications and show cause
hearings. Yeas: Bullard, Cooper, Denmark, Gadsby, Garber, and Poncelow.
Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
0 . June 21, 1989
Secretary Rita Knoll indicated that she had provided the Authority with a
copy of the materials recently mailed to all licensed establishments and
noted that she had received several calls regarding the requirement to
register managers. She introduced the new members of the Authority who
were appointed by the City Council on June 20 to fill the vacancies created
by the expiration of the terms of Pete Bullard and Alice Spaulding.
Addournment
Authority member Cooper made a motion, seconded by Authority member Gadsby,
to adjourn. Yeas: Bullard, Cooper, Denmark, Gadsby, Garber, and Poncelow.
Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:45 p.m.
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