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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLiquor Licensing Authority - Minutes - 06/24/1981• 0 LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY Regular Meeting - June 24, 1981 7:30 P. M. A regular meeting of the Liquor Licensing Authority was held on Wednesday, June 24, 1981, in the Council Chambers of the City of Fort Collins Munici- pal Building. Roll call was answered by the following members: Bujack, Long, Oldham, and Seegmiller. Authority member Absent: Wilson. Staff Members Present: Debbie Caster, City Clerk's Office Ken Kirchhoff, Police Department Gregory Denton, City Attorney's Office Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 27, 1981, Approved as Published Authority member Long made a motion, seconded by Chairman Seegmiller, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of May 27, 1981, as published. The Chairman put the motion which was unanimously adopted. Change in Trade Name for Prime Minister, 3905 South College Avenue Tabled No one from the Prime Minister was present to explain the change in trade name from the Prime Minister to Winston's. The Authority tabled the matter until July 22, 1981. Change in the Class of License (New Application) Accepted for a Tavern License for B3 3524 South Mason Authority member Long made a motion, seconded by Authority member Bujack, to accept the application and set the preliminary hearing for July 22 and the final hearing for August 19, 1981. The Chairman put the motion which was unanimously adopted. New Application Accepted for a Hotel -Restaurant License for County Cork, 2439 South College Avenue. Suite 1. Unit 1 Authority member Long made a motion, seconded by Authority member Bujack, to accept the application and set the preliminary hearing for July 22 and the final hearing for August 19, 1981. The Chairman put the motion which was unanimously adopted. Expansion of Premises found not to be substantial for R. T. 's Brass Pig, 828 South College Avenue Mr. Ron Trotta, 533 Indian Ridge Road, was sworn and explained the area he is proposing to expand. Mr. Trotta stated he plans to have the added front porch area open at lunch time only and that a waitress will be assigned to watch the area. He stated the expansion would involve a maximum of 28 additional seats. Authority member Long made a motion, seconded by Authority member Bujack, to determine that the expansion is not substantial. The Chairman put the motion which was unanimously adopted. Expansion of Premises found not be to substantial for University Theatre, CSU Chairman Carlos Seegmiller abstained from voting on this matter. Mr. Porter Woods, 3511 Terry Lake Road, was sworn and stated he is the manager of the University Summer Theatre program. Mr. Woods explained that they have added platforms to the east and west this year, which helps the area to be more secure and for them to have better control over the whole area. Mr. Woods stated that this structure is temporary for the summer theatre and involves approximately 32 additional seats. Authority member Bujack made a motion, seconded by Authority member Oldham, to determine that the expansion is not substantial. The Chairman put the motion which was unanimously adopted. Change in Corporate Structure Approved for the Electric Stampede, 242 Linden Mr. Denton Farnsworth, 1424 Lakeshore Drive, was sworn and spoke of his background. Mr. Farnsworth stated he has purchased 20% of the Linden -2- • 0 Street Exchange, Inc., and will be a director and the corporate secretary. Mr. Farnsworth stated both himself and Richard White will be managing the Stampede. Authority member Bujack made a motion, seconded by Authority member Long, to approve the change in corporate structure for the Electric Stampede, 242 Linden, pending a favorable police report from the Colorado Bureau of Investigations. The Chairman put the motion which was unanimously adopted. Transfer of Ownership Approved for The Library, 1220 West Elizabeth Mr. Michael Sitzman, 2538 Gilpin Court, Loveland, Colorado, was sworn and spoke of his background. Mr. Sitzman explained that he is buying The Library from Donald May along with Gary and Robert Crites. He explained that no physical changes will be made at the bar. Mr. Sitzman stated he and Gary Crites will be the managers. Mr. Sitzman stated that ID's are checked at the door. Authority member Long made a motion, seconded by Authority member Bujack, to approve the transfer of ownership for The Library from Donald W. May Co. to Crites-Sitzman Co., pending a favorable police report from the Colorado Bureau of Investigations. The Chairman put the motion which was unanimously adopted. Transfer of Ownership Approved for The Pantry, 800 North College Avenue Mr. James Young Lee, 1705 Heatheridge Road, was sworn and spoke of his background. Mr. Lee stated he has bought 100% of the business from Glen Spooner. Mr. Lee stated he has a procedure to check all ID's. He stated he will be open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week. Authority member Long made a motion, seconded by Authority member Oldham, to approve the transfer of ownership for The Pantry from Glen W. Spooner to James Young Lee, pending a favorable police report from the Colorado Bureau of Investigations. The Chairman put the motion which was unanimously adopted. Preliminary Hearing for a Beer and Wine License for the Stone Lion Cafe, 100 North College Avenue The boundaries as proposed by the administration were as follows: -3- North from the subject premises to City Limits West from the subject premises to South Shields Street South from the subject premises to Prospect Street East from the subject premises to City Limits and Lemay Avenue Debbie Bonner stated that the boundaries are acceptable to her. Authority member Long made a motion, to approve the boundaries as proposed 22, 1981. seconded by Authority member Bujack, and to set the final hearing for July The Chairman put the motion which was unanimously adopted. Show/Cause Hearing Tabled for B3, 3524 South Mason Members of the Police Department were not able to be present at the meeting. Authority member Oldham made a motion, seconded by Authority member Long, to table the show/cause hearing to July 22, 1981. The Chairman put the motion which was unanimously adopted. Final Resolution Adopted Granting a Retail Liquor Store License for Cottonwood Liquors, 3640 South Mason #8 The Resolution was read by title only. Authority member Long made a motion, seconded by Authority member Bujack, to adopt the Resolution as presented. The Chairman put the motion which was unanimously adopted. Police Report Officer Ken Kirchhoff stated that concerned parents had contacted him regarding the sale of beer to their under age child at Shop N Go, 1330 West Elizabeth, and 7-Eleven, 511 South Shields. Ken stated he contacted the managers of each business who promised they would talk to all of their employees. Chairman Carlos Seegiller stated that liquor is being taken outside of the Lincoln Center illegally since the licensed premises is the building. Carlos requested that staff talk to the manager of the Lincoln Center and the Licensee. -4- Adjournment Authority member Bujack made a motion, seconded by Authority member Long, to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned approximately 8:10 p.m. Secretary airman -5-