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LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY
Regular Meeting - October 8, 1986
A regular meeting of the Liquor Licensing Authority was held on Wednesday,
October 8, 1986, in the Council Chambers of the City of Fort Collins
Municipal Building. The following members were present: Acott, Bullard,
Monaghan, Morgan, Sommermeyer, Spaulding, and Veazie.
Staff Members Present: Jim Broderick, Police Department
Debbie Caster, City Clerk's Office
Paul Eckman, City Attorney's Office
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of
September 10 1986 Approved as Published
Authority member Acott made a motion, seconded by Authority member Veazie,
to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of September 10, 1986, as
published. Yeas: Acott, Bullard, Monaghan, Morgan, Sommermeyer,
Spaulding, and Veazie. Nays: None.
Transfer of Ownership
Mandarin Restaurant, 1720 West Mulberry
Mr. Frank Wang, owner, stated the former owner is retiring and selling the
business. Mr. Wang spoke briefly of his previous experience in the
restaurant business. Mr. Wang stated he will have three other employees
and he is responsible for training them. He stated he is comfortable with
the Colorado Liquor Code.
Authority member Sommermeyer made a motion, seconded by Authority member
Veazie, to approve the transfer of license from Chao Chun Yun to Frank
Shihfa Wang. Yeas: Acott, Bullard, Monaghan, Morgan, Sommermeyer,
Spaulding, and Veazie. Nays: None.
Change in Corporate Structure for
Laughing Dog Saloon, 3700 S. Mason Street
Mr. Otis Beach, attorney representing the licensee, explained that Mr. Lee
DeHart is purchasing 19% of the corporate stock. He stated there is one
other shareholder, who has already received approval by the Authority. He
stated Mr. DeHart works as an employee of the establishment and is familiar
with the Colorado Liquor Code. Mr. Beach noted that the establishment has
had no violations.
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Mr. Lee DeHart spoke of his previous experience. In response to a question
by the Authority, Mr. DeHart stated he does not belong to any community
organizations and has lived in Fort Collins for 4 years.
Authority member Sommermeyer made a motion, seconded by Authority member
Spaulding, to approve the change in corporate structure for Laughing Dog
Saloon, 3700 South Mason. Yeas: Acott, Bullard, Monaghan, Morgan,
Sommermeyer, Spaulding, and Veazie. Nays: None.
Final Hearing for a Hotel -Restaurant License
for Comedy Works, Old Town Square Suite 114
Mr. Alan Dill, attorney representing the applicant, stated that the Comedy
Works will be a night club atmosphere featuring a restaurant, a liquor
license and entertainment. He stated the club will have a service bar only
with a full kitchen facility.
Mr. Dill requested to call six witnesses at the same time, all of which are
either an owner, employee or resident in the defined neighborhood area.
The following witnesses were identified and sworn:
Nicholas Finnell, 223 Linden, Suite 100 - business owner
Dave Veldman, 420 South Howes - employee
Victoria Hilton, 623 Mathews - resident
Hermina LaPoint, No. 1 Old Town Square, Suite 201 - employee
Jim Ahlers, No. 7 Old Town Square - business owner
George Chow, No. 23 Old Town Square - business owner
Mr. Jim Ahlers and Ms. Victoria Hilton testified that currently their needs
and desires are not being met in the neighborhood. The group collectively
stated that this business will be unique in its entertainment form and an
economic benefit to most of them.
Ms. Eileen Swiers, co-owner of Market Service Associates, Inc., was sworn
and stated her firm was contacted to conduct the petitioning survey. Ms.
Swiers briefly described how the survey was conducted. Applicant's Exhibit
A was submitted into the record and identified as 7 packets of petitions
circulated on behalf of the application. Ms. Swiers stated that 87% of
those contacted signed in favor of the liquor license. She stated this is
a good statistic for response on this type of license application.
Mr. Doug Olson, part owner, was sworn and spoke briefly of his background.
He stated he currently holds 100% of the stock. Mr. Olson noted that he
has been the owner of the Comedy Works in Denver for five years and has
never received a liquor violation. Mr. Olson stated he feels this license
is needed in Fort Collins and will offer a unique type of entertainment.
The following exhibits were submitted into the record and identified as
follows:
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Applicant's
Exhibit
B
- restaurant menu for Comedy Works
Applicant's
Exhibit
C
- brochure on drinking and driving/promotion of non-
alcoholic drinks
Applicant's
Exhibit
D
- packet of brochures/training materials
Applicant's
Exhibit
E
- floor plan of licensed premises
Mr. Olson stated that during the week, there will only be one show at 8
p.m. and their anticipated hours will be from 7 p.m. until 10:30 p.m.
During the weekend, Mr. Olson stated there will be two shows at 8 p.m. and
10 p.m., therefore their hours will run from 7 p.m. until midnight. Mr.
Olson explained how the ID checking policy will work. It was noted that Ed
Nichols, corporate officer, will be the registered manager and primarily
responsible for training employees on the liquor laws.
Five letters received in support of the license were submitted into the
record for consideration.
Ms. Karen Ryan, resident, stated she is concerned that the City should be
supporting the establishments already in business before issuing more
licenses. Chairman Monaghan stated that the Authority cannot take economic
matters into consideration.
Authority member Veazie made a motion, seconded by Authority member
Sommermeyer, to approve the license for Comedy Works, Old Town Square,
Suite 114. Yeas: Acott, Bullard, Monaghan, Morgan, Sommermeyer,
Spaulding, and Veazie. Nays: None.
Final Hearing for a Retail Liquor Store License for
Mr. Don and Shirley McMahill, co -owners, were sworn and stated they intend
to open the space where the The Winery was located in the Scotch Pines
Shopping Center. Mr. McMahill stated he feels the need for the store is
justified since The Winery moved out of the area. He stated that he and
his wife will be the on -site managers. Mr. McMahill stated he has studied
the Colorado Liquor Code and intends to take the seminar conducted by
Officer Ernie Tellez. Applicant's Exhibit A was submitted and identified
as petitions circulated on behalf of the application. He stated they
received a total of 377 signatures in favor of the license. Out of the
total people contacted, Mr. McMahill stated 80% favored the issuance of the
license. Applicant's Exhibit B was submitted and identified as a synopsis
of the petitioning survey.
Authority member Sommermeyer made a motion, seconded by Authority member
Spaulding, to approve the license for Spirits, 2601 South Lemay Avenue,
Suites 18-20. Yeas: Acott, Bullard, Monaghan, Morgan, Sommermeyer,
Spaulding, and Veazie. Nays: None.
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Final Hearing for a Beer and Wine License for
Tempting Creations, 3500 South College Avenue #20
Mrs. Connie Smith, co-owner, was sworn. Mrs. Marilyn Dutton, co-owner, was
also sworn.
Mrs. Dutton stated that Tempting Creations is a full -service restaurant and
will serve beer or wine with dinner only. She stated that she is familiar
with the Colorado Liquor Code. Mrs. Dutton explained that she and her
partner will be responsible for training the employees. It was noted that
they both have previous restaurant experience. She also stated that all of
the employees have experience in serving liquor. Applicant's Exhibit A was
submitted and identified as petitions circulated on behalf of the
application. They stated approximately 150 signatures were obtained in
favor of the license. Mrs. Dutton explained that very few people refused
to sign the petition.
Authority member Veazie made a motion, seconded by Authority member Acott,
to approve the license for Tempting Creations, 3500 South College Avenue
#20. Yeas: Acott, Bullard, Monaghan, Morgan, Sommermeyer, Spaulding, and
Veazie. Nays: None.
Final Hearing for a Hotel -Restaurant License for
Brophy Bros. Fish Market and Restaurant,
21 Old Town Square, Suite 139
It was noted that the applicant requested this matter be tabled to November
4, 1986.
Authority member Veazie made a motion, seconded by Authority member Morgan,
to table the final hearing to November 4, 1986. Yeas: Acott, Bullard,
Monaghan, Morgan, Sommermeyer, Spaulding, and Veazie. Nays: None.
Final Hearing for a Retail Liquor Store for
BDR Liquors. 2561 South Shields, Unit 3A
It was noted that the applicants withdrew their application.
Other Business
The Authority requested additional information on determining needs and
desires of the neighborhood area. Assistant City Attorney Paul Eckman
stated he will provide a written definition and include some copies of
court cases which may assist the Authority.
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Adjournment
Authority member Acott made a motion, seconded by Authority member
Sommermeyer, to adjourn.
The Chairman put the motion to vote which was unanimously adopted.
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:35 p.m.
Chairman
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