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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLiquor Licensing Authority - Minutes - 05/21/19861 LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY Regular Meeting - May 21, 1986 8:00 p.m. A regular meeting of the Liquor Licensing Authority was held on Wednesday, May 21, 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 April 23, 1986. Approved as Published Authority member Sommermeyer made a motion, seconded by Authority member Veazie, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of April 23, 1986, as published. Yeas: Acott, Bullard, Monaghan, Sommermeyer, Spaulding, and Veazie. Nays: Morgan. Registration of Manager Laurel Street Junction 518 West Laurel Mr. Steve Kiefer, general manager, stated that the business is becoming more directly involved with the community. He also stated that the restaurant participates with the designated driver program. Mr Kiefer noted that all employees are required to attend the seminars given by Officer Ernie Tellez. With respect to a prior DUI on his record, Mr. Kiefer stated he has received some counseling. Mr. Kiefer added that he has become very involved on a personal level with the designated driving program. Authority member Sommermeyer made a motion, seconded by Authority member Acott, to approve the registration of manager of Steve Kiefer for the Laurel Street Junction, 518 West Laurel, contingent upon receipt by the City an acceptable fingerprint report from the CBI. Yeas: Acott, Bullard, Monaghan, Morgan, Sommermeyer, Spaulding, and Veazie. Nays: None. Registration of Manager Skippers. 2315 South College Avenue Ms. Cindi Wailes, general manager, stated the restaurant is finalizing the written policies regarding liquor sales. She added that information covered in Officer Ernie Tellez' classes is included in their training -1- May 21, 1986 manual. She spoke briefly of their policies. Authority member Veazie made a motion, seconded by Authority member Sommermeyer, to approve the registration of manager of Cindi Wailes for Skippers, 2315 South College Avenue, contingent upon receipt by the City an acceptable fingerprint report from the CBI. Yeas: Acott, Bullard, Monaghan, Morgan, Sommermeyer, Spaulding, and Veazie. Nays: None. Transfer of Ownership Hemingwav's. 400 East Olive Ronald and Nancy Flory, co -owners, stated they are requesting to transfer the liquor license from Moonyeen Cook. They each spoke briefly of their background. Mrs. Flory spoke of their training policies and stated they will provide written policies to all of the employees. Mrs. Flory stated she will be responsible for supervising the staff and stated Mr. Flory works in the kitchen. Authority member Sommermeyer made a motion, seconded by Authority member Veazie, to approve the transfer of ownership for Hemingway's, 400 East Olive, contingent upon receipt by the City an acceptable fingerprint report from the CBI. Yeas: Acott, Bullard, Monaghan, Morgan, Sommermeyer, Spaulding, and Veazie. Nays: None. Transfer of Ownership Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant 150 North College Avenue Mr. Andre Mouton, corporate officer and part-owner, explained that the partnership is transferring ownership of the license to a corporation. He stated that one new individual is being added who will be a corporate officer and stockholder. Mr. Mouton stated that he is responsible for supervising the employees. He added that the employees will attend the seminar conducted by Officer Tellez. Authority member Sommermeyer made a motion, seconded. by Authority member Acott, to approve the transfer of ownership .for Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant, 150 North College Avenue, contingent upon receipt by the City an acceptable fingerprint report from the CBI. Yeas: Acott, Bullard, Monaghan, Morgan, Sommermeyer, Spaulding, and Veazie. Nays: None. Transfer of Ownership Farmers Inn. 2900 Harvard Authority member Bullard abstained from participating on this item and left his chair. Mr. Jack Carney, part-owner, stated they liquor license from Elizabeth Robinson, Restaurant. Mr. Carney spoke briefly of are requesting to transfer the formerly of Seffor Thomas Mexican his background. He stated there -2- May 21, 1986 are two other restaurants located in LaSalle and Windsor. He stated his position will be operating manager. The Authority inquired about the background of Mr. James Gregory since the police background reveals some criminal history. Mr. Carney stated Mr. Gregory will be a silent partner and will not be involved with the day to day operation of the business. The Authority suggested that the matter be tabled for further discussion next month when Mr. Gregory can be present to show rehabilitation. The Authority further ordered that all corporate officers be present at the June hearing. It was pointed out that the applicants may choose to have counsel present to represent them. Authority member Veazie made a motion, seconded by Authority member Spaulding, to table the hearing until June 18, 1986. Yeas: Acott, Monaghan, Morgan, Spaulding, Sommermeyer, and Veazie. Nays: None. Abstain: Bullard. Expansion of Premises for Farmer's Inn. 2900 Harvard Authority member Veazie made a motion, seconded by Authority member Sommermeyer, to table the matter until June 18, 1986. Yeas: Acott, Monaghan, Morgan, Spaulding, Sommermeyer, and Veazie. Nays: None. Abstain: Bullard. New Application for a 3.2% Fermented Malt Beverage Authority member Sommermeyer proposed changing the northern boundary line of the neighborhood boundaries which were drafted by staff. He stated he feels the north boundary line is too restrictive on the area to be influenced by this licensed establishment. The boundaries as proposed were as follows: North from the subject premises to W. Myrtle ext. E. to Riverside West from the subject premises to Stover Street South from the subject premises to Drake Road East from the subject premises to City Limits Mr. Jim Craig, district manager, stated that the store will be servicing the South area more than the North area. Authority member Veazie stated that he feels the North boundary is acceptable and noted that it falls within the 1/2 mile requirement. Authority member Sommermeyer then noted that the South boundary is more than the 1/2 mile requirement. Authority member Sommermeyer made a motion, seconded by Authority member Spaulding, to accept the new application, set the boundaries as proposed &10 May 21, 1986 and set the final hearing for June 18, 1986. Yeas: Bullard, Monaghan, Morgan, Sommermeyer, Spaulding. Nays: Acott, Veazie. Final Hearing for a 3.2% Fermented Malt Beverage License (Class B) for 7-Eleven. 2800 South Colleae Avenue Mr. John Stavley, attorney representing the applicant, described briefly the operating procedures with respect to dispensation of malt beverages. Mr. Jim Craig, manager, distributed materials which explain the training policies and procedures of Southland Corporation. Mr. Craig went on to explain the on-the-job training that new employees receive. He stated that he spot checks the employees on his store tours to see if they are checking for ID's. The Authority commended Mr. Craig and the organization on their thorough training program. Mr. Max Scott, owner of Oedipus, Inc., was sworn and stated he was contracted to do a beer license petition survey for 7-Eleven, 2800 South College Avenue. Applicant's Exhibit 1-4 were submitted into the record and identified as four packets of petitions. Applicant's Exhibit 5 was submitted into the record and identified as the summary report of the petition survey. Mr. Scott stated that based on needs and desires, 92% of the neighborhood signed in favor of the license. Authority member Veazie made a motion, seconded by Authority member Morgan, to approve the license for 7-Eleven, 2800 South College Avenue, contingent upon receipt by the City an acceptable fingerprint report from the CBI. Yeas: Acott, Bullard, Monaghan, Morgan, Sommermeyer, Spaulding, and Veazie. Nays: None. Final Resolution Pizza Hut, 1075 Pennock Place Authority member Veazie made a motion, seconded by Authority member Spaulding, to approve the final resolution as presented. Yeas: Acott, Bullard, Monaghan, Morgan, Sommermeyer, Spaulding, and Veazie. Nays: None. W—EffTzrT. M. Detective Jim Broderick reported that there is no report this month. Authority member Spaulding made a motion, seconded by Authority member Sommermeyer, to adjourn. IEZ May 21, 1986 The Chairman put the motion which was unanimously adopted. The meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:055 p.m. May r i, -5-