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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLiquor Licensing Authority - Minutes - 04/23/19861 LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY Regular Meeting - April 23, 1986 7:40 P.M. A regular meeting of the Liquor Licensing Authority was held on Wednesday, April 23, 1986, in the Council Chambers of the City of Fort Collins Municipal Building. The following members were present: Acott, Bullard, Monaghan, Sommermeyer, Spaulding, and Veazie. Authority Members Absent: Morgan. Staff Members Present: Jim Broderick, Police Department Debbie Caster, City Clerk's Office Paul Eckman, Assistant City Attorney Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 26, 1986, Approved as Published Authority member Bullard made a motion, seconded by Authority member Spaulding, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of March 26, 1986, as published. Yeas: Acott, Bullard, Monaghan, and Spaulding. Nays: None. Abstain: Sommermeyer and Veazie. Renewal Application for a 3.2% Fermented Malt Authority member Veazie made a motion, seconded by Authority member Sommermeyer, to approve the renewal for The Town Pump, 124 North College Avenue. Yeas: Acott, Bullard, Monaghan, Sommermeyer, Spaulding, and Veazie. Nays: None. Renewal Application for a 3.2% Fermented Malt Beverage License for Country Store 1331 West Elizabeth Authority member Veazie made a motion, seconded by Authority member Sommermeyer, to approve the renewal for Country Store, 1331 West Elizabeth. Yeas: Acott, Bullard, Monaghan, Sommermeyer, Spaulding, and Veazie. Nays: None. New Application for a 3.2% Fermented Malt The boundaries as proposed by the Administration were as follows: April 23, 1986 North from the subject premises to Drake Road ext. N to E. Stuart West from the subject premises to Shields Street South from the subject premises to Horsetooth Road East from the subject premises to Stover Street Mr. Jim Craig, district manager, stated the boundaries are acceptable. Authority member Veazie made a motion, seconded by Authority member Sommermeyer, to accept the new application, set the boundaries as proposed and set the final hearing for May 21, 1986. Yeas: Acott, Bullard, Monaghan, Sommermeyer, Spaulding, and Veazie. Nays: None. Registration of Manager The Moot House, 2626 South College Avenue Mr. James Garber, general manager, was present to answer any questions. It was noted that a thorough investigation has been conducted by the Police Department and that they are recommending approval of the manager. It was also noted that Mr. Garber was the registered manager on the premises prior to the closing of The Moot House. Authority member Sommermeyer made a motion, seconded by Authority member Spaulding, to approve the registration of manager of James Garber for The Moot House, 2626 South College Avenue. Yeas: Acott, Bullard, Monaghan, Sommermeyer, Spaulding, and Veazie. Nays: None. Transfer of Ownership Bisetti's. 120 South College Avenue Ms. Anita Bisetti, owner, stated she agreement for approximately one year restaurant since 1978. It was noted operation of the restaurant. has been operating under a management She stated she has worked in the that there will be no changes in the Authority member Sommermeyer made a motion, seconded by Authority member Veazie, to approve the transfer of ownership for Bisetti's, 120 South College Avenue. Yeas: Acott, Bullard, Monaghan, Sommermeyer, Spaulding, and Veazie. Nays: None. Expansion of Premises for Janette's Pharmacy, 1624 South lemav Avenue #6 Mr. Shawki Ibrahim, part-owner, requested to expand his premises by 400 square feet. He stated the space would be used to store the cooler facility and it will be located in the rear of the store. Mr. Ibrahim stated they have made arrangements with the landlord to lease this -2- 0 April 23, 1986 additional space. It was noted that the total square footage will increase to 1200 sq. feet. Authority member Spaulding made a motion, seconded by Authority member Veazie, to determine that the expansion is not substantial and to approve the request to expand the premises. Yeas: Acott, Bullard, Monaghan, Sommermeyer, Spaulding, and Veazie. Nays: None. al Events Permit - 3.2% Mr. Harold Busch, president, stated this event is to celebrate the first anniversary of Old Town Square. He stated Old Town is putting on an artisan fair, which will be a family -oriented event, whereby entertainment, food, and drink will be available. Mr. Busch stated the money raised will go to the Campfire Girls. He explained the location of the event for each day. Mr. Busch noted that an area will be roped off where the beer is to be dispensed and consumed. He stated security guards and one police officer will be hired to help in controlling the crowd, checking for ID's and watching for intoxicated people. Mr. Busch stated there will be one gate used as both the entrance and exit for the roped off area. He stated it will be posted that the beer has to be consumed within the confines of the boundary area. Mr. Busch stated that their own people will be instructed to watch for problems in the crowd. He noted that the membership will be trained on how to check for ID's and watch for intoxication. Authority member Sommermeyer made a motion, seconded by Authority member Spaulding, to approve the special events permit for Foothills Sertoma Club on May 31 and June 1, 1986. Yeas: Acott, Bullard, Monaghan, Sommermeyer, Spaulding, and Veazie. Nays: None. Special Events Permit - Liquor Fraternal Order of Eagles - May 24 1986 The application for the Fraternal Order of Eagles was withdrawn. Final Hearing for a 3.2% Fermented Malt Beverage License (Class A) for Pizza Hut 1075 Pennock Place Mr. James Winter, owner, was sworn and spoke of his 26 years of experience with Pizza Hut. Mr'. Winter stated he has been the owner of the Pizza Hut for 2 1/2 years. Applicant's Exhibit C was submitted and identified as the menu for the restaurants. Mr. Winter spoke of the management teams at his restaurants, which include one manager and 2-6 assistant managers. He noted that someone is in charge at all times. He explained that they conduct training sessions for all of their personnel on an annual basis. Mr. Winter pointed out that there is only one other on -premise beer license -3- April 23, 1986 located within the boundary area. In response to a question by the Authority, Mr. Winter explained their carding policy. Mr. Max Scott, owner of Oedipus, Inc., was sworn and stated he was contracted to do a beer license petition survey for Pizza Hut. Applicant's Exhibit A was submitted into the record and identified as four packets of petitions. Applicant's Exhibit 8 was admitted into the record and identified as the summary report of the petition survey. Mr. Scott explained the survey and its results. He stated that based on needs and desires, 87% of the neighborhood signed in favor of the license. Authority member Spaulding made a motion, seconded by Authority member Sommermeyer, to approve the license for Pizza Hut, 1075 Pennock Place, contingent upon receipt by the City an acceptable fingerprint report from the CBI. Yeas: Acott, Bullard, Monaghan, Sommermeyer, Spaulding, and Veazie. Nays: None. Other Business Chairman Charlie Monaghan asked Detective Broderick to give a report on the licensees issued special events permits for College Days 1986. Detective Broderick stated a total of four special events permits were issued for the weekend of College Days. He stated that the Chief of Police and the Department were pleased with the way in which the fraternities handled their individual parties. Detective Broderick stated from his review of the police reports it appeared that there were no problems during the events and that there was tremendous cooperation from the fraternity members to help assist the Police Department. He stated that the crowd at Lambdi Chi Fraternity, 709 Wagner, began to get out of control at approximately 9:30 p.m. on April 19 when a group tried to enter the party without paying the entry fee or being carded. It was the decision of the police to close down the party and disperse the crowd at that time, and Detective Broderick stated the fraternity cooperated. He added that none of the fraternity members were drinking themselves. He went on to say that all of the fraternities which were issued permits met all of their requirements and responsibilities. With respect to the incident which occurred at the Baystone Condominiums, Detective Broderick stated that a lot of people who were arrested were from out of town. Detective Broderick stated his own personal opinion is that the more planned events and activities that can be organized with supervision, such as security guards and police personnel, will help cut down on problems Pike those which occurred on April 19. He stated that when there are no events planned or approved, problems tend to get more out of control because students will make their own parties, which have no supervision. Authority member Monaghan stated that the incident which occurred is not acceptable to members of the community or the Liquor Licensing Authority. He stated to other boardmembers that they will need discuss the Authority's -4- i 9 April 23, 1986 procedures at greater length in the future and cooperate with the Fort Collins Police Department and the CSU Police in their recommendations for next year. Ms. Dana Carmichael, CSU student and reporter for The Collegian, stated she feels the fraternities also did all within their power to cooperate with the Police Department in controlling the crowds during College Days. She pointed out that the weather plays a large part in how students act. She also stated that several people responsible for the damages were from out of town. Mr. Tom Kulis, President of Baystone Condominiums Homeowners Association, informed the Authority of the damages that were done to the properties located at this address over the College Days weekend. Mr. Kulis stated he feels the crowd leaving the Lambda Chi fraternity was angry when they left the party because it was shut down which only contributed to the problems which followed. Mr. Kulis suggested that the Authority require adjacent property owners be notified in the future of any special events licenses being issued, especially around College Days. Authority member Bullard suggested that the City, even though not required, publish a notice in the local newspaper advertising hearings for special events permits for College Days activities. Authority member Monaghan requested that the Authority be included in discussions which will be held by City and CSU officials. Again, he stated that the Authority will need to discuss certain procedures prior to issuing special events for the 1987 College Days. Ms. Barbara Bejmuk, owner of the Baystone Condominium properties, suggested that the Authority require that special security guards be hired to control the crowd when they disperse from the various events. Ms. Dana Carmichael stated that she feels students are drunk by mid -afternoon from drinking as early as 10:00 a.m. She suggested that permits be issued for later in the day as a means of reducing the amount of alcohol that is consumed. Authority member Sommermeyer also stated that the Authority needs to encourage the dialogue between the CSU and Fort Collins Police Departments. He stated the Authority needs the input from these institutions to help them in their considerations next year. Ad.iournment Authority member Spaulding made a motion, seconded by Authority member Acott, to adjourn. The Chairman put the motion which was unanimously adopted. The meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:05 p.m. WO April 23, 1986 Chairman 11.2