HomeMy WebLinkAboutLiquor Licensing Authority - Minutes - 12/12/1979ISQUOR LICENSING AUI'IIORI'i'Y
Regular Meeting - December 12, 1979
7:30 P.M.
A regular meeting of the Liquor Licensing Authority was held on 1•lednes,Oay,
lk cerber 1.2, 1979, in the Coto cil Chwtdx�rs of the City of Fort Collins
Municipal Building. Roll call was-ms•.orcd by the follcawi.ng members:
B>oan, Lang, Secgmi_ller and Benz.
Absent: Wilson.
Staff Members Present: Sgt. Bob Itason, Police Depai:UTIent
Wanda Krajicek, Deputy City Clerk
Pete Ruggiero, Assistant City Attorney
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of
November 14, 1979, Approved as Published
Authority rcrber Long made a motion, seconded by Authority member Bean to
approve the minutes as published. Tile Chairman put the motion which resulted
in tie follawing vote: Yeas: Bean, Long and Renz. Nays: None. (Sce,:mi_]ler
obstained)
Renewals Approved for the Following Locations:
Pioot House, 2626 S. College Avenue
Banana's restaurant, 3500 S. College Avenue
Tioo's, 333 W. Drake Road
Catacomb's Restaurant, 115 S. Coll.eye Avenue
Armadillo Club, 354 Walnut
VFW Club, 201 Linden Street
Nutmeg Pub, 214 Linden Street
Ace Liquors, 200 E. Mountain Avenue
Skaggs, 112 E. Foothills Parkwway
Big Cheese Pizza, 2635 S. College Avenue
Safeway, 106 E. Foothills Parkway
E1 Burrito, 404 Linden
Authority member Renz made a motion, seconded by Authority member Bean to
approve the renewal applications as listed above. The Ch:hi.rr uh out the
motion whicih was unanimously adopted.
Preliminary Hearing for a Retail Liquor
Store Liccihse for Wayne DairJaard dba
Leray Liquors, 1045 Garfield
Tlie boundaries as proposed by the administration were as follows:
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North frau the subject premises to the City Limits and Mountain Avenue;
West fran the subject premises to College Avenue;
South from the subject premises to Horsetooth Road;
East from the subject premises to the City Limits.
Dave Osborn, attorney representing the applicant, noted that the boundaries
were acceptable to his clients.
Authority wriber Long made a motion, sca)nded by Authority nxnnber Renz to
approve the boundaries as presented by the administration. The Chairman
put Che motion which was unanimously adopted.
Application Accepted for a Retail
Liquor Store License Submitted by
D'yquetn Flagon Corp. dba The Winery
2601 LeJnay Avenue
Otis Beach, attorney representing the applicant, appeared on their behalf.
Authority nv--mber Renz made a motion, seconded by Authority member Long to
set the preliminary hearing date for January 9 and the final hearing date
for February 6. The Chairman put the motion �3hich was unanimously adopted.
Change of Trade Name for Goldrush,
244 Pine to Golddust
Gary Lagrone, owner of the establisihzrnnt, explained that he had been asked
to change the name of his bar because there was another outlet by the same
name in Denver.
Authority member Bean made a motion, seconded by Authority member Long to approve
the name change as described. The Chairman put the motion which was unanimously
adopted.
Final Hearing on the Expansion of the Premises
for Delfanni.es, 3500 S. College,
Tabled to January 9, 1980
Authority nierbe Bean made a motion, seconded by Authority member Renz to
table the final hearing for Delfannies to January 9, 1980, at the request of
the applicant. The Chhairman put the motion which was unanimously adopted.
The Chairman read the hearing procedure at length before proceeding with
the three final hearings.
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Final Hearing on a Hotel -Restaurant License
for Country Roundup, 246 N. College
License Granted
Tlie Resolution outlining the results of the preliminary hearing was read
by title only.
Authority murber Iong made a notion, seconded by Authority member Renz to
adopt tlxo Resolution as presented. The Chairman put the motion which was
unanitrously adopted.
Dave Osl;orn, attorney representing the applicant, called Billy Fearnot,
2021 Valley Forge, who was sworn before describing his business background
and his involvement with the new establishment. He noted that he was one
third owner along with Mr. McDowell and Mr. Bailey. He outlined their
plans noting that they intended to have Travis Mims and the Country Boys
as entertainment and that the restaurant could be a full service family
restaurant with a country atmosphere.
Mr. Osborn next called Mr. Max McDowell, 948 W. Mountain, who was sworn and
noted he had been involved in the downtown business area for the past 35
years. He further described his background and noted that he would be
assisting in various ways in the operation of the restaurant and that the
restaurant would serve breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Mr. Osborn presented petitions containing approximately 507 signatures that
had been circulated in support of the application. He noted that approximately
75% of the signatures collected were those of persons employed in the downtown
area.
AuCiority member Renz made a motion, seconded by Authority member Bean to
approve the Hotel -Restaurant license for F.B.M. Ent., dba Country Roundup,
246 A. College. The Chairman put the motion which was unanimously adopted.
Final Hearing for a Beer & Wine License
for Hickory House North, 1005 Leney Avenue,
License Granted
The Resolution outlining the results of the preliminary hearing was read
by title only.
Authority m",ioer Renz made a motion, seconded by Authority member Bean to
adopt the Resolution as presented. The Chairman put the motion which was
unanimouslyalopted.
Stephen Powell, 1112 Hillcrest, appeared to explain the operation of the
restaurant owned by hum and his wife. fie presented petitions circulated on
behalf of his application and a menu that is currently used at the restaurant.
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IIe noted that he was applying for the Beer and Wine license to increase
the volume of their business and to compliment their meals. He described
his previous restaurant experience and noted that both he and his wife
were familiar with the identification checking procedures. He stated
that they had no plans for remodeling or expansion and that the cafe
currently has seating for approximately 60 people.
Authority number Bean made a notion, seconded by Authority memtx r rang to
a1-j-)rove the Baer aril Wine license for Stephen and Laura Powell dba
Hickory House :forth, 1005 Le_ -Lay Avenue. The Chairman put the motion t:ihi_ch
was ui.anijmusly adopted.
Final Bearing on a Hotel -Restaurant License for
Robert Sweitzer dba Redfords,
142 Linden, License Granted
The Resolution outlining the results of the preliminary hearing was read by
title only.
Authority member Benz made a motion, seconded by Authority member Bean to
adopt the Resolution as presented. 'P-ie Chairman put the motion wiiich was
imanL-rously adopted.
Robert Sweitzer II, 3005 Ross Drive, appeared and was sworn before describing
his proposed operation. He presented petitions circulated on behalf of his
application, showing drawings of the interior and blueprints of the exterior
of the building. He also submitted copies of die proposed menu for lunch
and dinner. Ile noted that the building had been designated a historic
landmark and that the construction would be designed to preserve the
authenticity of the structure.
Mr. Sweitzer introduced his sister Suzanne Sweitzer, 615 West Street, who
described her involvement noting that she would be the chef. Dos. Sbeitzer
described the menus in detail.
Authority member Bean made a motion, seconded by Authority member Lang to
approve the Hotel -Restaurant license for Bedford's, 142 Linden. The Chairman
put the motion which was unanimously adopted.
the Resolution outlining the findings of the Liquor Licensing Authority and
granting the license was read at length.
Authority member Bean made a motion, seconded by Authority member Long to
adopt the Resolution as presented. The Chairman put the motion which was
unanimously adopted.
Final Resolution Adopted Granting the Hotel -Restaurant
License for Fort Ram, Inc., 500 Linden Center Drive
The Resolution was read by title only.
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Authority member Bean made a notion, seconded by Authority member Benz to
adopt the Resolution as presented. The Chairman put the motion which was
unaninously adopted.
Siuro/Cause Hearing Scheduled for
Johnny's Li_quors,_ ill W. Prospect
ScJt. Musson described the alleged i.nci.dent occurring at Johnny's T,iquors
on Noveiiib r 30, 1979.
Authority member Long made a motion, seconded by Authority member Bean to
schedule a show/cause hearing for Johnny's Liquors, 11.1 W. Prospect on
February 6, 1930. The Chairman put the notion which was unanimously adopted.
Adjournment
Authority =ber Long made a notion, seconded by Authority member Seegmiller
to adjourn the meeting. The Chairman put the motion which was unanimously
adopted. The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
Chairman
RI'l ST :
Deputy City Clerk