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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLiquor Licensing Authority - Minutes - 07/16/1986LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY Regular Meeting - July 16, 1986 7:31 P.M. A regular meeting of the Liquor Licensing Authority was held on Wednesday, July 16, 1986, in the Council Chambers of the City of Fort Collins Municipal Building. The following members were present: Bullard, Monaghan, Morgan, Sommermeyer, Spaulding, and Veazie. (Secretary's Note: Authority member Bullard arrived at approximately 7:45 p.m.) Authority Members Absent: Acott Staff Members Present: Debbie Caster, City Clerk's Office Paul Eckman, City Attorney's Office Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 18, 1986, Approved as Published Authority member Spaulding made a motion, seconded by Authority member Morgan, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of June 18, 1986, as published. Yeas: Monaghan, Morgan, Sommermeyer, Spaulding, and Veazie. Renewal Application for a Retail Liquor Store License for Harmony Discount Liquors 115E Harmony Road Authority member Veazie made a motion, seconded by Authority member Sommermeyer, to approve the renewal for Harmony Discount Liquors, 115 East Harmony Road. Yeas: Monaghan, Morgan, Sommermeyer, Spaulding, and Veazie. Nays: None. Special Events Permit - 3.2% Pi Kappa Aloha Fraternity - September 5 1986 Mr. Erick Loss, chairman, stated they are proposing to have another fund raiser this year to kick off the beginning of the school year and to raise funds for Muscular Dystrophy Association. He explained that the event will consist of an all -day concert. He distributed a hand out regarding the beer sales at the concert. Mr. Loss stated 10 CSU police officers will be on the site. He explained how people will be carded and allowed entry into the concert. Authority member Sommermeyer made a motion, seconded by Authority member Veazie, to approve the special events permit for Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity on September 5, 1986. Yeas: Monaghan, Morgan, Sommermeyer, Spaulding, and Veazie. Nays: None. July 16, 1986 Special Events Permit - 3.2% Foothills Sertoma - August 15 & 16, 1986 Mr. Ed Lawson, events manager, stated this event will be similar to the event held in May. He stated the event will be held in Old Town Square. Mr. Lawson explained how the beer garden will be roped off. He stated that the exit will be staffed with members of the club to ensure that no one leaves the area with a beer. Authority member Sommermeyer made a motion, seconded by Authority member Veazie, to approve the special events permit for Foothills Sertoma or August 15 and 16, 1986. Yeas: Monaghan, Morgan, Sommermeyer, Spaulding, and Veazie. Transfer of Ownership Szechuan Star, 2427 South College Avenue Mr. Mark Sun and Ms. Evelyn Sun, part-owners, stated they have operated the restaurant under a management agreement since May. They stated there will be no changes in the operation of the business. They also stated they will obtain a copy of the Colorado Liquor Code from their attorney. Mr. Wen-Huan Cheng, manager, stated he has had previous experience with liquor licenses in New York. He stated he has never had any violations in the 15 years of working in the business. Mr. Cheng explained the ID checking policy for Szechuan Star. Authority member Spaulding recommended that the owners and employees take the course offered by Officer Ernie Tellez. Authority member Sommermeyer made a motion, seconded by Authority member Veazie, to approve the transfer of the liquor license from Hwei Y. Tu to Ni-Ni Enterprises, Inc. Yeas: Monaghan, Morgan, Sommermeyer, Spaulding, and Veazie. Nays: None. (Secretary's Note: Authority member Bullard arrived at this time.) Transfer of Ownership Sportsman Boss Hogg's, 210 Walnut Mr. Thomas Wahlberg, owner, stated he purchased the bar in September of 1985 and has been operating under a management agreement under the advisement of his attorney. He stated he has cleaned and remodeled the bar. Mr. Wahlberg stated there have been fewer disturbances since he has managed the establishment. Mr. Wahlberg stated he and his employees have attended the course offered by the Police Department. Authority member Sommermeyer made a motion, seconded by Authority member Veazie, to approve the transfer of the liquor license from Clifford -2- 11 July 16, 1986 Holtcamp to Thomas Wahlberg. Yeas: Bullard, Monaghan, Morgan, Sommermeyer, Spaulding, and Veazie. Transfer of Ownership Duds 'n Suds. 1427 West Elizabeth Mr. and Mrs. Kent Hall, owners, stated they have operated the business under a management agreement since October of 1985. They stated they own another laundromat in Loveland without a beer license. Mr. Hall stated he and his wife will be the on -site managers. Authority member Veazie made a motion, seconded by Authority member Sommermeyer, to approve the transfer of ownership of the beer license from Tjelmar Enterprises, Inc., to Kent and Sue Hall. Final Hearing for a 3.2% Fermented Malt Beverage License (Class B) for Circle K. 949 Taft Hill Road Mr. Jon Stonbraker, attorney representing the applicant, called his first witness. Ms. Paulette Stegeman, 2221 Clearview Avenue, was sworn and stated she is a neighborhood resident within the designated boundaries. Ms. Stegeman stated she feels the needs of the neighborhood are not being met and that she would desire to see this license granted. Ms. Eileen Swiers, owner of Market Services Associates, was sworn and stated she was contacted to do a petition survey for the beer license. Applicants Exhibit A was submitted and identified as a summary report of the survey. Applicants Exhibits B through F were submitted and identified as petitions. Ms. Swiers explained how the survey was conducted and its results. Ms. Emma Reno, Zone Manager for Circle K, was sworn, and spoke of her duties and responsibilities for the 7-9 stores in her zone. Ms. Reno stated that the new Fort Collins store will be in her zone. Applicants Exhibit G was submitted and identified as the written company policy with respect to beer sales. Applicants Exhibit H was identified as the job description for store manager. Applicants Exhibit I was identified as the job description for salesperson. Lastly, Applicants Exhibit J was submitted and identified as an employee handbook. Ms. Reno stated that if any employee violates the beer laws, they are immediately terminated. Authority member Veazie made a motion, seconded by Authority member Spaulding, to approve the license for Circle K, 949 Taft Hill Road, contingent upon receipt by the City an acceptable fingerprint report from the CBI. Yeas: Bullard, Monaghan, Morgan, Sommermeyer, Spaulding, and Veazie. Nays: None. -3- July 16, 1986 Final Resolution 7-Eleven, 1600 South Lemav Avenue Authority member Veazie made a motion, seconded by Authority member Morgan, to approve the final resolution as presented. Yeas: Bullard, Monaghan, Morgan, Sommermeyer, Spaulding, and Veazie. Nays: None. Other Business Select -A -Seat Ms. Valerie Williams, program coordinator for Select -A -Seat, presented a proposal for the Authority's information with regard to setting up a ticket sales counter at the Fort Ram. Ms. Williams answered questions and addressed concerns by the Authority. The Authority thanked Ms. Williams for the presentation and stated the proposal was well thought out. It was noted that the Fort Ram will be responsible for controlling the crowd and contacting the Police Department if there are any problems. Liquor/Beer Code Changes Assistant City ordinances are that staff has into one and redundant to S not currently licenses within Attorney Paul Eckman stated that the City's beer and liquor presently in two separate chapters of the Code. He stated revised the Code in order to consolidate the two Chapters to eliminate those provisions which are conflicting or :ate law. In addition, he stated the changes add sections in the State law for administration of beer and liquor the City. After having reviewed copies of the proposed ordinance, the Authority made some suggestions and minor amendments to the ordinance. Authority member Veazie made a motion, seconded by Authority member Spaulding, to recommend that the City Council adopt the proposed revisions to the City's beer and liquor codes. Yeas: Bullard, Monaghan, Morgan, Sommermeyer, Spaulding, and Veazie. Nays: None. Police Report Authority member Spaulding made a motion, seconded by Authority member Veazie, to determine probable cause and scheduled a show/cause hearing on August 13 for Boss Hoggs, 210 Walnut. Yeas: Bullard, Monaghan, Morgan, Sommermeyer, Spaulding, and Veazie. Nays: None. -4- J 0 0 July 16, 1986 AdJournment Authority member Sommermeyer made a motion, seconded by Authority member Spaulding, to adjourn. The Chairman put the motion which was unanimously adopted. -5-