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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLiquor Licensing Authority - Minutes - 11/02/1988• LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY MINUTES Regular Meeting - November 2, 1988 6:40 p.m. A regular meeting of the Liquor Licensing Authority was held on Wednesday, November 2, 1988, in the Council Chambers of the Fort Collins Municipal Building. The following members were present: Bullard, Cooper, Denmark, Gadsby, Garber, Poncelow, and Spaulding. Staff Members Present: Kathy Allin, City Attorney's Office Rita Knoll, City Clerk's Office Sandy Gibson, Police Department Consent Calendar This 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 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. Items of extreme controversy will be discussed near the end of the meeting under Pulled Consent Items. Consider approval of the minutes of the October 5. 1988 regular meeting. Change of Trade Name - Mr. Steak 2712 South College Avenue This is a request from Rocky Mountain Steak, Inc., the licensee for Mr. Steak, to change the trade name of the establishment to Dave's Brandin' Iron Steakhouse. A representative of Rocky Mountain Steak, Inc. WILL NOT be present at this meeting. Change of Location (Boundary Hearing) - Joe's Fireside Cafe 311 South College Avenue This is a request from Joseph Ierise, the licensee for Joe's Fireside Cafe, to move from his present location at 311 South College to 238 South College (formerly Mercy Farm Restaurant). The neighborhood boundaries for this application were outlined by the City Clerk's office on October 20, and those boundaries are acceptable to the applicant. Mr. Ierise WILL NOT be present at this meeting. Authority member Cooper made a motion, seconded by Authority member Poncelow, to adopt and approve all items not removed from the Consent Calendar. Yeas: Bullard, Cooper, Denmark, Gadsby, Garber, Poncelow, and Spaulding. Nays: None. November 2, 1988 THE MOTION CARRIED. Police Report Lieutenant Deryle O'Dell introduced Sandy Gibson as the new Police Department liaison to the Liquor Licensing Authority. He spoke of Sandy's background with the Police Department and her qualifications for performing liquor licensing investigations. Final Hearing on a Change of Class of License for Comedy Works. #7 Old Town Square. Suite 114 Alan Dill, attorney representing Nichol -Co Management, Inc., explained that the licensee has had difficulty complying with the requirements of a hotel -restaurant license. He stated that steps had been taken to sever any financial connection with the Denver Comedy Works and that the licensee now wishes to obtain a tavern license so that the establishment no longer needs to derive 25% of its gross revenue from the sale of food. He stated there will be no change in the operation of the establishment. He stated the establishment has had no violations in connection with the service of alcohol. He called two business owners in the neighborhood as witnesses. Allison Shride, #11 Old Town Square, owner of Allison's Lingerie, and Alice Auerconnor, #19 Old Town Square, Suite 238, owner of the Executive Suites, were sworn. Both individuals testified that there is a need for a tavern license in the neighborhood which offers the type of entertainment provided at Comedy Works. Doug Olson, 100% shareholder of Nichol -Co Management, Inc., was sworn and stated Comedy Works has been open at its present location for approximately two years. He spoke of his prior interest in the Denver Comedy Works and noted that he recently divested himself of all ownership in the Denver operation. He stated there will be no change in the operation of the establishment. He stated he will be the acting manager until the new manager, Wende Curtis, receives approval from the Authority. Mr. Olson spoke of the need for a tavern license and the difficulty in attempting to provide full food service at the establishment. Applicant's Exhibit 1 was admitted into evidence and identified as petitions circulated on behalf of the application. It was noted that approximately 316 valid signatures were obtained in favor of the granting of a tavern license. Authority member Poncelow made a motion, seconded by Authority member Gadsby, to adopt the Resolution approving a tavern license for Nichol -Co Management, Inc., dba Comedy Works, #7 Old Town Square, Suite 114. Yeas: Bullard, Cooper, Denmark, Gadsby, Garber, Poncelow, and Spaulding. Nays: None. -2- • • November 2, 1988 II;I�uhlg(�L`Id:1:1:41��11 Final Hearing for Elks Lodge No. 804, 140 East Oak Art March, attorney representing the applicant, gave a history of the Elks Lodge in Fort Collins and described various activities the Lodge engages in. He stated alcoholic beverages have been served at the Lodge on a gratuitous basis. He noted the Lodge has recently decided to upgrade the food and beverage service and would prefer to charge standard rates for alcoholic beverages. Mr. March pointed out the Lodge is a private club, restricted to members and guests, and is not open to the general public. John (Jack) Watson, general manager of the Elks Lodge, was sworn. He spoke of his involvement with the club as a member and general manager. He described the current operation of the club. Mr. Watson explained the petition circulation process on behalf of the application. He stated he was requesting approval as manager, noting a new manager will be hired in December. He spoke of the intent to obtain training for employees of the Lodge relating to the alcohol service. Applicant's Exhibits 1, 2, and 3 were admitted into evidence and identified as petitions circulated on behalf of the application. It was noted approximately 120 signatures were obtained in favor of the application. Authority member Cooper made a motion, seconded by Authority member Garber, to adopt the Resolution granting a club liquor license for the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America (Fort Collins Lodge No. 804), dba Elks Lodge No. 804, 140 East Oak. Yeas: Bullard, Cooper, Denmark, Gadsby, Garber, Poncelow, and Spaulding. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Other Business Authority member Poncelow noted there was an article in the newspaper approximately one month ago regarding an incident where a couple of underage football players were served at The Junction. She questioned whether a case would be brought before the Authority on this incident. Sandy Gibson stated she was aware of the case and would check into the status of the matter. Authority member Bullard read a letter he had received from the Chamber of Commerce in response to the Authority's letter to the Chamber regarding its Business After -Hours events. The Chamber indicated in the letter that the Chamber will keep its events private and restricted to members and their guests. -3- • November 2, 1988 Authority member Bullard questioned when the Police Department would be conducting another compliance check. Sandy Gibson indicated that the Department has been experiencing some personnel changes and reorganization, and noted she would be working with Officer Ernie Tellez on compliance by liquor -licensed establishments. Adjournment Authority member Cooper made a motion, seconded by Authority member Gadsby, to adjourn. Yeas: Bullard, Cooper, Denmark, Gadsby, Garber, Poncelow, and Spaulding. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. The meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:50 p.m. x& /�zz Secretary .,cam (Ste 0 Q Chairperson -4-