HomeMy WebLinkAboutLiquor Licensing Authority - Minutes - 06/25/1980LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY
Regular Meeting - June 25, 1980
7:30 P.M.
A regular meeting of the Liquor Licensing Authority was held on Wednesday,
June 25, 1980, in the Council Chambers of the City of Fort Collins Municipal
Building. Roll call was answered by the following members: Bean, Long,
Renz, Seegmiller and Wilson..
Staff Members Present: Sgt. Bob Mason, Police Department
Wanda Krajicek, Deputy City Clerk
Pete Ruggiero, Assistant City Attorney
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of
May 28, 1980 Approved as Published
Authority member Long made a motion, seconded by Authority member Bean to
approve the minutes of the regular meeting of May 28, 1980, as published.
The Chairman put the motion which was unanimously adopted.
Renewals Approved for the Following Locations:
La Fonda de Acebo, 2925 S. College Ave.
Safeway Stores, 425 S. College Ave.
Pitzelles, 215 Foothills Parkway
Country Store, 830 S. College Ave.
Upper Crust, 802 S. College Ave.
7-Eleven, 505 S. Shields St.
Authority member Renz made a motion, seconded by Authority member Long to approve
the above listed renewal applications. The Chairman put the motion which was
unanimously adopted.
Change in Corporate Structure
outh College Liquors. 2724 S.
Ramsey Myatt, attorney representing South College Liquors appeared and explained
that the proposed change would transfer the corporate stock now owned by
William Tiley to his daughter Linda Tiley. Ms. Tiley was also present and
explained that she would not be actively involved in the operation of the business.
Authority member Bean made a motion, seconded by Authority member Renz to approve
the corporate change as described above. The Chairman put the motion which was
unanimously adopted.
The Chairman read the hearing procedure at length before proceeding with the three
final hearings.
-2- June 25, 1980
Final Hearing on a Change in Class of
License from 3.2% Fermented Malt Beverage to Tavern
for Bear and Whale Tavern, 244 Pine Street,
Change of Class Approved
The Resolution outlining the results of the preliminary hearing was read by title
only.
Authority member Renz made a motion, seconded by Authority member Bean to adopt
the Resolution as presented. The Chairman put the motion which was unanimously
adopted.
Richard Lippman, 239 N. McKinley, appeared and explained that he was one of the
principal stockholders in the corporation and that he would be one of the two
persons operating the establishment. He noted that their plans are to upgrade
the business and its reputation so it will not present the police enforcement
problems it has in the past and so it will bring new traffic into the Historic
Old Town area. He presented photographs showing the remodeling that has been
completed and noted that board games and darts will be the prevalent entertainment
activities provided.
He presented petitions containing approximately 1,200 signatures that had been
circulated on behalf of the application.
He described his previous work experience and that of his partner, Francis Wile,
noting that they both had considerable experience in establishments that sell
liquor.
Authority member Long made a motion, seconded by Authority member Bean to approve
the change in the class of the license of the Bear & Whale Tavern from 3.2%
Fermented Malt Beverage to Tavern. The Chairman put the motion which was
unanimously adopted.
Final Hearing on a 3.2% Fermented Malt Beverage
License for Cafe Columbine, 647 S. College Avenue,
License Granted
Jay S. Witlen, 1701 Hastings Drive, was sworn and explained his plans for the
operation of the restaurant. He spoke of his education and past work experience
and presented menus from the cafe. He noted that he would like the patio and the
inside area to be considered as the licensed premises.
He presented petitions containing over 500 signatures that he and his partner
Nick LoRusso had circulated on behalf of their application.
Authority member Rena made a motion, seconded by Authority member Wilson to
approve the Class A 3.2% Fermented Malt Beverage license for Columbine Ent. dba
Columbine Cafe, 647 S. College Avenue. The Chairman put the motion which was
unanimously adopted.
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Final Hearing on a 3.2% Fermented Malt Beverage
License for Upper Crust, 2601 S. Lemay Avenue,
License Granted
June 25, 1980
David J. Miller, president of Upper Crust, Inc., appeared and explained his,
plans for the new Upper Crust to be located in the Scotch Pines Village Shopping
Center.
He presented petitions containing approximately 500 signatures that had been
circulated on behalf of the application and also presented copies of menus to
be used in the new restaurant. He noted that this proposed location would be
the fifth store in the chain of Upper Crust pizza and sandwich shops and that
the three existing stores holding 3.2% licenses have not experienced any problems
with violations of the beer code.
Authority member Long made a motion, seconded by Authority member Renz to approve
the Class A 3.2% Fermented Malt Beverage license for the Upper Crust, 2601 South
Lemay Avenue. The Chairman put the motion which was unanimously adopted.
Show/Cause Hearing for Country Store,
1517 S. Lemay Avenue, Letter of
Reprimand Ordered
Assistant City Attorney Pete Ruggiero noted that the owner of the Country Store,
Don Johnson had agreed to enter into a stipulation as to the accuracy of the
incident and then gave a brief review of the events occurring on April 5, 1980,
at the Country Store, 1517 S. Lemay Avenue. He noted that Officer Jeff Groves
had observed Timothy Story leave the store with a sack containing beer and later
determined Mr. Story to be 17 years old, his date of birth being January 13, 1963.
He further noted that Officer Groves returned to the store and issued a summons
to Steven Roader, the clerk on duty.
,Authority member Renz made a motion, seconded by Authority member Bean to determine
that a violation did occur on April 5, 1980, at the Country Store, 1517 S. Lemay
Avenue. The Chairman put the motion which was unanimously adopted.
Sgt. Mason noted that this is the first violation to occur at this store since
Mr. Johnson recently assumed ownership.
Officer Groves stated that it was his belief that the reputation as a place where
minors could purchase beer had been formed during the previous ownership and that
things had improved greatly under Mr. Johnson's management.
Mr. Don Johnson, 4105 Terry Lake Road, spoke of the measures he had taken to
insure an incident of this type did not happen again at his store.
Authority member Long made a motion, seconded by Authority member Bean to direct
the City Attorney to write a letter of reprimand to the owners of the Country
Store at 1517 S. Lemay Avenue. The Chairman put the motion which was unanimously
adopted.
-4- June 25, 1980
Final Resolutions on:
Class A, 3.2% Fermented Malt Beverage License
for the Sub Center, 1232 W. Elizabeth
Class B, 3.2% Fermented Malt Beverage License
Toddy's Supermarket, 2601 S. Lemay Avenue;
Change of Location of the Club License
for VFW Club, 603 Lesser Drive
The three final Resolutions were read by title only.
Authority member Bean made a motion, seconded by Authority member Long to adopt
the three above Resolutions as presented. The Chairman put the motion which was
unanimously adopted.
Adjournment
Authority member Bean made a motion, seconded by Authority member Wilson to
adjourn the meeting. The Chairman put the motion which was unanimously adopted.
The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
ATTEST:
Deputy City Clerk
Chairman
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