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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLiquor Licensing Authority - Minutes - 05/22/1996A regular meeting of the Liquor Licensing Authority was held on Wednesday, May 22, 1996, in the Council Chambers of the Fort Collins Municipal Building. The following members were present: Cooper, Crowfoot, Dickmann, Haggerty, and Schroeer. (Authority member Norton arrived at approximately 6:15 p.m.) Authority Members Absent: Wawro Staff Members Present: Rita Knoll Harris, City Clerk's Office Carrie Mineart, City Attorney's Office Sandra Gibson, Police Department (Secretary's Note: The order of the agenda was modified slightly to accommodate the schedules of certain individuals.) Other Business Wynne Washle, The Teamwork Group, presented the Authority with a proposal for a liquor licensing training program he intends to offer to the community. He asked for the Authority's support of the program. Hearing on a New Application for a Hotel -Restaurant License at Old School Pizza Company, 829 South Shields Continued to Jima 26 M. David Massey, president of Old School Pizza Company, requested the Authority continue this item to the June meeting to provide more time to petition the neighborhood. • • May 22, 1996 Authority member Cooper made a motion, seconded by Authority member Schroeer, to continue the hearing on the application of Old School Pizza Company for a hotel -restaurant license at 829 South Shields to June 26. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Dickmann, Haggerty, and Schroeer. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Consent Calendar The Consent Calendar is intended to expedite the meeting and allow the Authority to spend its time and energy on the important items on a lengthy agenda. Items on the Consent Calendar are (1) routine items; and (2) those of no perceived controversy. Anyone may request that an item be "pulled" off the Consent Calendar and considered separately. Items pulled from the Consent Calendar will be considered separately immediately following adoption of the Consent Calendar. Report of Change of Corporate Structure for Diamond Shamrock Refining and Marketing Company. dba A. Diamond Shamrock #0671, 1113 West Drake. B. Diamond Shamrock #1100, 1501 West Elizabeth. C. Diamond Shamrock #1158, 1100 Oakridge Drive. This item represents a change of corporate structure for Diamond Shamrock Refining and Marketing Company, the 3.2% beer licensee for the Diamond Shamrock stores in Fort Collins. Vice-president Joe Walden has retired and is not being replaced. ..1. .-. .... ,i• MCP, Inc., the tavern licensee for Tangz, 1220 West Elizabeth, is reporting a change of corporate structure. Jack Carlyle, previously a 50% shareholder, has transferred half of his shares to his wife, Elvera Carlyle. Authority member Schroeer made a motion, seconded by Authority member Dickmann, to adopt and approve all items on the Consent Calendar. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Dickmann, Haggerty, Norton, and Schroeer. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. C� J • May 22, 1996 Consideration of an Application from the Overland Sertoma Club for a Special Events Permit at Library Park, 200 Mathews, on August 17 and 18, 1996, Approved Chuck Helzer, event manager, stated there is nothing different about this year's event other than the request for a larger area. He stated the dotted line on the drawing shows where last year's license area ended. He indicated there have never been any liquor violations at this event. (Secretary's Note: At the request of the applicant, the hours of operation were amended to include set up and clean up time.) Mr. Helzer addressed concerns about the sidewalk running through the middle of the licensed area. He described the security measures that will be taken to ensure compliance with liquor laws. Authority member Schroeer made a motion, seconded by Authority member Crowfoot, to approve the application of the Overland Sertoma Club for a Special Events Permit at Library Park, 200 Mathews, on August 17 and 18, 1996, contingent upon Downtown Business Association approval of the expanded area. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Dickmann, Haggerty, and Schroeer. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. (Secretary's Note: Authority member Norton arrived at this point.) Request from Ram Pub Corporation of Colorado, dba Chesterfield, Bottomsley and Potts Clubhouse, 1427 West Elizabeth to Change Alter, or Modify the Licensed Premises Approved Kevin Sheesley, owner and regional manager, stated they are planning to turn the Clubhouse into a brew pub. He indicated that the timing of the new brew pub law does not fit with their schedule; therefore, they are requesting approval now to modify the premises in anticipation of obtaining a brew pub license. He stated the seating capacity of the establishment will be reduced as a result of the addition of the manufacturing equipment. Mr. Sheesley indicated that the brewery will extend out from the existing front of the establishment with construction taking 45-60 days. In response to questions from the Authority, staff advised the Authority of various procedural options with regard to this application. Authority member Cooper made a motion, seconded by Authority member Norton, to find that the proposed modification is substantial, and to approve the modification contingent upon approval of a manufacturer's license and Planning and Zoning Board approval. Authority member Norton stated she does not believe this modification is not that substantial in terms of the size and seating capacity of the establishment. She stated she • May 22, 1996 does not expect this modification to be an issue in terms of the needs and desires of the neighborhood. Authority member Cooper agreed that the proposed modification does not appear to change the general operation of the establishment. The vote on the motion was as follows: Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Dickmann, Haggerty, Norton, and Schroeer. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Transfer of Ownership of Carolyn's Cuisine, 6813 South College Avenue, Approved Mike and Kerry Schroeder, applicants, introduced themselves. Mr. Schroeder stated that operation of the establishment will be very similar to the past, and noted that they plan to have more special event days such as Father's Day, and will continue to accommodate graduation parties, weddings, etc. He spoke of efforts to become familiar with the Colorado liquor laws. He noted that they are retaining the experienced staff employed under Carolyn's Cuisine. He indicated that Carolyn and her bar manager are in the process of providing training and stated they also plan to pursue training from outside sources. Mr. Schroeder described the layout of the licensed premises. Authority member Crowfoot made a motion, seconded by Authority member Schroeer, to approve the transfer of ownership of Carolyn's Cuisine, 6813 South College, from Carolyn's Cuisine, Inc. to Cottonwood Club, Ltd. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Dickmann, Haggerty, Norton, and Schroeer. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Transfer of Ownership of Saigon 17, 146 North College Avenue, Approved Huong Van Nguyen, applicant, stated he intends to concentrate on the food sales at the restaurant and estimated alcohol sales will be approximately 5-10% of the business. He stated his wife has worked at the establishment for the past two years. He noted he will continue to work at the print shop across the street from the restaurant and will work in the restaurant after his shift at the print shop. He stated he has retained the staff employed by the previous owner. Mr. Nguyen stated he has been training with the previous owner for the past month. In response to a question from the Authority, he stated he will not be making any physical changes to the premises. • • May 22, 1996 Authority member Cooper made a motion, seconded by Authority member Dickmann, to approve the transfer of ownership of Saigon 17, 146 North College, from Pham and Pham, LLC to Xuong Van Nguyen, Inc. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Dickmann, Haggerty, Norton, and Schroeer. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Transfer of Ownership of Perico's Mexican Restaurant, 2900 Harvard, Suite A. Approved Brian Kroeger and Juliette May, representing KM2, LLC, introduced themselves. Mr. Kroeger stated he has worked at the business since it first opened. He stated there will be no changes in the operation of the establishment. He indicated they are adding a small wall inside to close off the kitchen as well as a bike rack and benches out front. Ms. May stated she has been working at the establishment for 2'/s years. She stated she will be responsible for training the employees and described the training program. She indicated they will card anyone who appears to be under 35 years of age. Mr. Kroeger indicated they have twice passed a compliance check and have had no liquor violations at the restaurant. Authority member Schroeer made a motion, seconded by Authority member Dickmann, to approve the transfer of ownership of Perico's Mexican Restaurant, from Randy and Kathy Hamblen to KM2, LLC. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Dickmann, Haggerty, Norton, and Schroeer. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Police Investigator Sandy Gibson advised the Authority that Police Services is requesting a full-time liquor enforcement officer in the 1997 Budget. Other Business Assistant City Attorney Carrie Mineart brought the Authority's attention to a newsletter from the State Liquor Division outlining new legislation. She stated staff will be working on any local ordinances needed to address the new brew pub license. • 9 May 22, 1996 AA'ournment Authority member Norton made a motion, seconded by Authority member Schroeer, to adjourn. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Dickmann, Haggerty, Norton, and Schroeer. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. The meeting was adjourned at approximately 6:57 p.m. mow. '4J'4 .4 Chairperson Secretary