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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLiquor Licensing Authority - Minutes - 02/04/1981i LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY Regular Meeting - February 4, 1981 7:30 P. M. A regular meeting of the Liquor Licensing Authority was held on Wednesday, February 4, 1981, in the Council Chambers of the City of Fort Collins Municipal Building. Roll call was answered by the following members: Bujack, Long, Seegmiller and 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 January 7, 1981, Approved as Published Authority member Long made a motion, seconded by Authority member Bujack, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of January 7, 1981, as published. The Chairman put the motion which was unanimously adopted. Renewals Approved for the Following Locations: Round the Corner, 101 West Swallow Drive Harmony Road Sixty -Six, 4525 South College Avenue Walgreens, 125 South College Avenue Walgreens, 2265 South College Avenue Authority member Bujack made a motion, seconded by Authority member Long, to approve the above -listed renewals. The Chairman put the motion which was unanimously adopted. Registration of Manager Approved for Banana's, 3500 South College Avenue Mr. Bruce Westhusin, 2507 Antelope Road, was sworn and spoke briefly of his background. Mr. Westhusin stated he has been in the restaurant business 10 years. He explained he has been working as a manager for the last 2 1/2 years. Authority member Wilson made a motion, seconded by Authority member Bujack, to approve the registration of manager pending a favorable report from the Colorado Bureau of Investigations. -2- February 4, 1981 The Chairman put the motion which was unanimously adopted. Special Events Approved for National Association of Social Workers for March 27, 1981 Mr. Richard Mimiaga, 1504 Pitkin, Fort Collins, Colorado, was sworn and explained that they are holding an Annual State Conference of the Associa- tion. This year it is being held in the Cherokee Park Roan, which is adjacent to the faculty lounge in the Lory Student Center at Colorado State University. Mr. Mimiaga explained that the drinks will be limited to the Cherokee Park Room and the faculty lounge. He added that drinks will be limited to only those attending the conference. Mr. Mimiaga stated that the CSU Police are aware of the event and have no objections to the special events permit. Authority member Long made a motion, seconded by Authority member Bujack,to approve the Special Events Permit for the National Association of Social Workers for March 27, 1981. The Chairman put the motion which was unanimously adopted. Change in Corporate Structure Approved for Bear and Whale Tavern, 244 Pine Street Mr. Richard Lippman, 239 North McKinley, Fort Collins, Colorado, was sworn and explained that the change being made entails a change of one corporate officer. Mr. Francis Wile has left the corporation and is being replaced by Mr. Walt Barr. He added that Mr. Barr has bought out Mr. Wile's stock completely. Mr. Lippman stated he is still the manager of the bar and that no changes in the operation of the bar are being made. Authority member Long made a motion, seconded by Authority member Bujack, to approve the change in corporate structure contingent upon a favorable police report. The Chairman put the motion which was unanimously adopted. Change in Corporate Structure for The Library, 1220 West Elizabeth Mr. Don Weinland, representative for the applicant, stated the change consists of a change of corporate name on the license. Mr. Weinland stated the corporation originally was in the name of Ackerman and May, Inc. He explained that the corporation has bought the Ackerman stock, which now leaves only the Mays in the corporation. He added that the name is being changed to Donald W. May Enterprises, Inc. -3- February 4, 1981 Authority member Bujack made a motion, seconded by Authority member Long, to approve the change in corporate structure for The Library, 1220 West Elizabeth. The Chairman put the motion which was unanimously adopted. Transfer of Ownership and Change of Trade Name Approved Rich's Aggie Discount Liquor, Inc.. 429 Mr. Richard Schott, 1305 Fairview Drive, Fort Collins, Colorado, was sworn and explained that he has been the manager of Aggie Discount Liquor since 1971. He stated he is now purchasing the business since the previous owner is retiring. He stated he borrowed $50,000 from the bank and will pay $5,000 a month for 15 years. Mr. Schott stated his wife is an officer of the corporation and will do the books for the store. Authority member Bujack made a motion, seconded by Authority member Long, to approve the transfer of ownership from Aggie Discount Liquor, Inc., to Rich's Aggie Discount Liquor, Inc., and the change of trade name from Aggie Discount Liquor to Rich's Aggie Discount Liquor, pending a favorable report from the Colorado Bureau of Investigations. The Chairman put the motion which was unanimously adopted. Transfer of Ownership for Godfather's Pizza, 829 South Shields and 116 East Foothills Parkway Mr. Alan Martin, 829 South Shields, Fort Collins, Colorado, was sworn and stated he is the area supervisor of Godfather's Pizza. He explained that the corporation is changing from Inland Foods, Inc., to Inland Pizza Corporation. He stated Inland Foods, Inc., will be handling more than the pizza business so they are forming a new corporation for the pizza business only. He explained that the same people will own the corporation and no changes in operation will take place. Authority member Long made a motion, seconded by Authority member Bujack, to approve the transfer of ownership from Inland Foods Inc., to Inland Pizza Corporation for Godfather's Pizza at 829 South Shields and 116 East Foothills Parkway. The Chairman put the motion which was unanimously adopted. -4- February 4, 1981 New Application Accepted for a 3.2% Fermented Malt Beverage License for The Pop Shoppe, 1331 West Elizabeth The boundaries as proposed by the administration were as follows: North from the subject premises to Mulberry Street West from the subject premises to Bryan Avenue extended North to Mulberry Street South from the subject premises to Prospect Street East from the subject premises to Loomis Street extended South to Meridian Avenue extended South to Prospect Street Mr. Richard Weaver, owner, stated that the boundaries are acceptable to him. Authority member Bujack made a motion, seconded by Authority member Long, to accept the application and boundaries as set forth by the City, and set the final hearing for March 4, 1981. The Chairman put the motion which was unanimously adopted. Final Hearing Tabled for a 3.2% Fermented Malt Beverage License for Kaddy Korner, 1700 West Mulberry The Kaddy Korner applied to go through the rezoning procedure and has not yet been approved by City Council; therefore, this matter is not ready for its final hearing before the Authority. Authority member Bujack made a motion, seconded by Authority member Long, to table the final hearing for the Kaddy Korner, 1700 West Mulberry, to March 4, 1981. The Chairman put the motion which was unanimously adopted. Final Hearing for a 3.2% Fermented Malt Beverage License for West Mountain Texaco, 1032 West Mountain Mr. Ronald Bergman, 1700 Ridgewood Road, Fort Collins, Colorado, was sworn and stated that he repetitioned his neighborhood as requested by the Authority. Mr. Bergman explained to the Authority where he had circulated his petitions. He stated no one was opposed to the license. Authority member Long made a motion, seconded by Authority member Wilson, to approve the 3.2% Fermented Malt Beverage license for West Mountain Texaco, 1032 West Mountain, pending a favorable report from the Colorado Bureau of Investigations. -5- February 4, 1981 The Chairman put the motion with the following votes: Yeas: Authority members Long, Seegmiller, and Wilson. Nays: Authority member Bujack. The license was granted 3-1. Final Hearing for a Beer and Wine License for Chow's Garden, 1220 North College Avenue The Resolution outlining the results of the preliminary hearing was read by title only. Authority member Bujack made a motion, seconded by Authority member Long, to adopt the Resolution as presented. The Chairman put the motion which was unanimously adopted. Mr. George Chow,. 320 North Irish Drive, Fort Collins, Colorado, was sworn and spoke of his background and previous work experience. Mr. Chow stated he worked for the Pagoda Restaurant over five years as head waiter. He explained that his wife and four of his five children work in the restau- rant. Mr. Chow stated he will be responsible for checking all of the I.D's himself. He spoke briefly of the restaurant's menu and stated he will submit a menu for the file. He stated the hours of operation are 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday -Thursday; 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., 4 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and from 4 p.m. to 9 P.M. on Sunday. Mr. Chow explained that the reason he applied for a license is because several customers have requested drinks with their meal. Mr. Chow presented petitions containing over 100 signatures that had been circulated on behalf of the application. Authority member Long made a motion, seconded by Authority member Bujack, to approve the Beer and Wine license for Chow's Garden, 1220 North College Avenue, pending a favorable report from the Colorado Bureau of Investiga- tions. The Chairman put the motion which was unanimously adopted. Final Hearing for a Beer and Wine License for The Mandarin Restaurant, 1700 West Mulberry Authority member Bujack abstained from voting on this matter. The Resolution outlining the results of the preliminary hearings was read by title only. Authority member Long made a motion, seconded by Authority member Wilson, to adopt the Resolution as presented. -6- February 4, 1981 The Chairman put the motion which was unanimously adopted. Mr. Yu Chun Liu, 504 Skyline Drive, Fort Collins, Colorado, was sworn and stated he worked in a chinese restaurant in New York for 2 1/2 years. Mr Liu stated his hours of operation are 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Mr. Liu submitted a copy of his menu for the record. Mr. Liu stated his wife and daughter work in the restaurant. Mr. Liu explained he applied for a license because there has been a lot of customer request for drinks with their meals. Mr. Liu stated he leases the building and pur- chased the business and fixtures from the previous owner. Mr. Liu stated he has invested $33,000 in the business. Mr. Liu presented petitions that had been circulated on behalf of the application. He stated he received some signatures at the restaurant and the rest were obtained from going door to door. Mr. Harold Miles, 1729 West Mulberry was sworn and stated he is represent- ing the fellowship at Immanual Baptist Church, directly across the street from the Mandarin Restaurant. Mr. Miles stated the church is opposing the license. Mr. Miles presented a petition containing approximately 100 signatures opposing the license. He stated the petitons were only circulated at the church. As a Youth Minister, Mr. Miles stated he counsels several teenagers who are alcoholics and feels another liquor establishment would only add to the availability of liquor to minors. As a neighbor, Mr. Miles stated his concern with misorderly conduct in the neighborhood. The following persons appeared and spoke.in favor of the license: Mr. Ben Torguson, 2013 Stover, Fort Collins Dorothy Haley, 606 Sheldon, Fort Collins Natalie Thompson, 326 Scott, Fort Collins Authority member Long made a motion, seconded by Authority member Wilson, to grant a Beer and Wine license for The Mandarin Restaurant, 1720 West Mulberry, pending a favorable police report from the Colorado Bureau of Investigations. The Chairman put the motion which was unanimously adopted. (Note: Authority member Bujack did not vote.) Show/Cause Hearing for Johnny's Liquors, 111 West Prospect At the written request of Dave Osborn, attorney representing Johnny's Liquors, Authority member Wilson made a motion, seconded by Authority member Long, to table the show/cause hearing for Johnny's Liquors, 111 West Prospect, to March 4, 1981. 4 -7- February 4, 1981 The Chairman put the motion which was unanimously adopted. Final Resolution Adopted Granting a 3.2% Fermented Malt Beverage License for West Mountain Texaco, 1032 West Mountain The Resolution was read by title only. Authority member Long made a motion, seconded by Authority member Wilson, to adopt the Resolution as presented. The Chairman put the motion which was unanimously adopted. Final Resolution Adopted Granting a Beer and Wine License for The Mandarin Restaurant, 1720 West Mulberry The Resolution was read by title only. Authority member Long made a motion, seconded by Authority member Wilson, to adopt the Resolution as presented. The Chairman put the motion which was unanimously adopted. Resolution Establishing Administrative Procedures for Renewal of Liquor Licenses Approved The Resolution will allow routine renewals to be handled by the City Clerk's Office. Authority member Long made a motion, seconded by Authority member Bujack, to approve the Resolution as presented. The Chairman put the motion which was unanimously adopted. Police Report Officer Ken Kirchhoff stated he had no report this month. Other Business In reference to Ms. Ilene Monroe's letter, the Authority asked that the City Attorney's Office write a letter of reprimand to the Cow Paddy in regard to the incident occuring at that establishment on January 9, 1981. -8- February 4, 1981 Adjournment Authority member Bujack made a motion, seconded by Authority member Long, to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:10 p.m. Chairman Secretary