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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLiquor Licensing Authority - Minutes - 04/24/1996A regular meeting of the Liquor Licensing Authority was held on Wednesday, March 27, 1996, in the Council Chambers of the Fort Collins Municipal Building. The following members were present: Cooper, Dickmann, Haggerty, Schroeer, and Wawro. (Authority member Norton arrived at approximately 6:04 p.m.) Authority Members Absent: Crowfoot Staff Members Present: Rita Knoll Harris, City Clerk's Office Carrie Mineart, City Attorney's Office Sandra Gibson, Police Department 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. Approval of the minutes of the March 27 1996 regular meeting 2. Report of Change of Corporate Structure for The Denver Salad Company, dba The Fort Collins Salad Company. 116 East Foothills Parkway. The Denver Salad Company, the hotel -restaurant licensee for The Fort Collins Salad Company, 116 East Foothills Parkway, is reporting a change of corporate structure. Several changes have been made with regard to officers, directors, and shareholders. Authority member Schroeer made a motion, seconded by Authority member Dickmann, to adopt and approve all items on the Consent Calendar. Yeas: Cooper, Dickmann, Haggerty, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. • April 24, 1996 THE MOTION CARRIED. (Authority member Norton arrived at this point.) Registration of Richard Hartman as Manager of The Armadillo, 354 Walnut, Approved Richard Hartman, manager, spoke of his prior experience in the restaurant business and noted he has 12 years experience with the sale of alcohol. He noted he has never had a liquor license violation. In response to a question from the Authority, Mr. Hartman addressed his DUI conviction in 1986. He stated he has been manager since February 1 and described the training program for employees. Authority member Schroeer made a motion, seconded by Authority member Haggerty, to approve Richard Hartman as manager of The Armadillo, 354 Walnut. Yeas: Cooper, Dickmann, Haggerty, Norton, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Registration of Steve Trupp as Manager of Seven Eleven #20104, 430 Remington. Approved Steve Trupp, manager, stated he has no alcohol -related violations on his record. He stated this is his first management position. He noted he has worked for Southland Corporation for 7 years and has been a manager for 3 months. Mr. Trupp described the training program for employees. He noted he has not been involved in any liquor code violations. Authority member Schroeer made a motion, seconded by Authority member Cooper, to approve Steve Trupp as manager of Seven Eleven #20104, 430 Remington. Yeas: Cooper, Dickmann, Haggerty, Norton, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Report of Change of Corporate Structure for Chau's Brothers, Inc., dba Twin Dragon Gate 23 Old Town Square #100 Approved Thomas Kelly, attorney representing Susan Lang (new corporate officer/director/ shareholder), introduced himself. Susan Lang stated she currently lives in Thornton but plans to move to Fort Collins. She stated she has already taken over operation of the restaurant. Ms. Lang indicated that she is continuing to employ the same wait staff and that there will be no changes in the 0 April 24, 1996 operation of the business. She spoke of her efforts to familiarize herself with the liquor code. Mr. Kelly stated Ms. Lang has family members who are in the restaurant business. He stated she worked in those restaurants and has gained knowledge of the business through on the job experience. He noted he has also reviewed the liquor code with Ms. Lang. Ms. Lang stated she has never been involved in a liquor code violation. Authority member Haggerty made a motion, seconded by Authority member Norton, to approve the change of corporate structure for Chau's Brothers, Inc., dba Twin Dragon Gate, 23 Old Town Square #100. Yeas: Cooper, Dickmann, Haggerty, Norton, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Consideration of an Application from the Downtown Business Association for a Special Events Permit in Old Town Square on June 29-30, 1996, Approved Tanya Spasev, Executive Director of the Downtown Business Association, stated this is the seventh year for the Colorado Brewers Festival. She noted that last year the event was held in the Block 31 parking lot due to construction on Linden Street and is now being moved back to Old Town Square. Ms. Spasev stated the event will extend into Walnut and Linden Streets. She stated they expect to hire 15 off -duty police officers for security. She stated the security plan is still being developed in conjunction with Police Services. Ms. Spasev stated there will be approximately 600 volunteers throughout the weekend and described the training that will be provided to the volunteers. She described the meetings that have taken place and will continue to take place with Police Services and area businesses. Ms. Spasev gave a brief history of problems at prior events and how those problems were addressed. Authority member Schroeer made a motion, seconded by Authority member Haggerty, to approve the application from the Downtown Business Association for a special events permit for the Colorado Brewers Festival in Old Town Square on June 29-30, 1996. Assistant City Attorney Carrie Mineart noted that several questions were not answered on the Special Events Permit Questionnaire and asked Ms. Spasev to provide the requested information for the record. Ms. Spasev described the licensed area as the plaza area of Old Town Square excluding the corridor between the CooperSmith buildings, as well as Walnut Street from College to Mountain and Linden from the plaza to Jefferson Street. She stated she would provide an amended map to the City Clerk's Office which more clearly outlines the area to be licensed. April 24, 1996 The vote on the motion was as follows: Yeas: Cooper, Dickmann, Haggerty, Norton, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Hearing on a New Application for a Tavern License at Tammy's Karaoke. 1609 South College, Approved Michael Johnson, partner, was sworn. He stated the establishment opened in January as a karaoke entertainment center. He outlined the employment history of himself and his partner, Tammy Pham. He stated the establishment will be open 5-6 days a week and noted they are applying for a liquor license at the request of customers. Mr. Johnson indicated that the establishment will be managed by Ms. Pham and her husband. He noted that Mr. and Mrs. Pham have received formal bartending training. He spoke of other training opportunities currently being pursued. He stated they intend to check identification of anyone who appears to be under the age of 30. Tammy Pham, partner, was sworn. In response to questions from the Authority, Ms. Pham clarified her living arrangements. She explained that she travels a lot, but uses her parents address in Fort Collins as her permanent address. Max Scott, owner of Oedipus, Inc., was sworn. Mr. Scott provided additional information regarding the training Mr. and Mrs. Pham have received through the Colorado Restaurant Association. He stated he had submitted petition documents to the staff for review. Assistant City Attorney Mineart stated that Applicant's Exhibit A, identified as a summary of survey results, and Applicant's Exhibits B through F, identified as petition documents, are admissible into evidence. Mr. Scott described the process used to survey the neighborhood. He indicated that 312 signatures and verbalizations (79%) were obtained in support of the application with 82 (21%) in opposition. In response to a question from the Authority, Mr. Johnson stated the average age of clientele is around 35 and noted that the clientele is primarily Fort Collins residents. He stated they have family nights and do not intend to serve alcohol during that time. Authority member Norton made a motion, seconded by Authority member Schroeer, to adopt Resolution 96-05 approving the application of Michael Johnson and Tammy Pham for a tavern license at Tammy's Karaoke, 1609 South College. Yeas: Cooper, Dickmann, Haggerty, Norton, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. April 24, 1996 Hearing on a New Application (Change of Class of License) for a Hotel -Restaurant License at Los Tarascos, 626 South College and Registration of Roberto Barra as Manager of Los Tarascos. 626 South College. Approved Hugo Caballero, owner, and Roberto Barra, manager, were sworn. Mr. Caballero stated he has been running the restaurant for the last few months under a beer and wine license. He stated he is not making any physical changes to the restaurant, but noted he may need to make minor adjustments to comply with Health Department regulations. Mr. Caballero stated he had submitted petitions to staff. Assistant City Attorney Carrie Mineart advised the Authority that she had reviewed Applicant's Exhibit A, identified as a petition instrument, and noted several signatures appear to be questionable. She suggested that the applicant provide additional testimony regarding the petitioning process. She stated with the additional testimony, the petition is admissible into evidence. Mr. Caballero described the petitioning process. He stated he contacted customers who live within the neighborhood boundaries as well as going to houses in the neighborhood. He stated he collected all of the signatures himself. He stated he and/or Mr. Barra will always be on site. He indicated that currently alcohol sales represent about 10% of his business. Authority member Norton stated although there are 60-70 signatures on the petition that do not appear to be qualified, she still believes there are a significant number of signatures from the area supporting the license. She reminded the Authority that the premises have been posted and a notice published regarding the hearing and that no one has appeared to object to the issuance of a hotel -restaurant license. Authority member Cooper made a motion, seconded by Authority member Dickmann, to adopt Resolution 96-06 approving the application of Los Tarascos, Inc. for a hotel - restaurant license at Los Tarascos, 626 South College. Yeas: Cooper, Dickmann, Haggerty, Norton, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Authority member Schroeer made a motion, seconded by Authority member Norton, to approve Roberto Barra as manager of Los Tarascos, 626 South College. Yeas: Cooper, Dickmann, Haggerty, Norton, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. 0 April 24, 1996 Police Report Officer Tim Rothschild advised the Authority he has been asked to put together a proposal for a full-time liquor enforcement officer. Other Business Liquor Licensing Specialist Rita Harris brought the Authority's attention to a draft City Council agenda item prepared by staff in response to decisions made at the last worksession relating to modification of premises applications. She stated the Ordinance eliminates City Code provisions which are no longer applicable based upon the State Liquor Enforcement Division's interpretation of its regulation regarding modifications. She stated the Ordinance also amends the fee for modifications down from $250 to $75 based upon the elimination of the determination of whether or not the modification is "substantial". Authority member Cooper made a motion, seconded by Authority member Norton, to recommend Council adoption of the Ordinance. Authority member Wawro stated he is thrilled to see any municipal body or board lower their fee structure. In response to a question from Authority member Haggerty, Assistant City Attorney Carrie Mineart noted that several paragraphs of the Code provisions were deleted to eliminate unnecessary verbiage. The vote on Authority member Cooper's motion was as follows: Yeas: Cooper, Dickmann, Haggerty, Norton, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Assistant City Attorney Mineart advised the Authority that the Council agenda item just considered by the Authority is subject to additional staff review before submission to the Council. Liquor Licensing Specialist Harris advised the Authority that they had received the annual memo from the Mayor requesting input on budget issues. She stated she prepared a memo for the Chairperson's signature and had provided copies for the Authority's review. She stated if there are no objections, the Chair will sign the memo and staff will forward it to the Budget Office. Joint Worksession Ms. Harris brought the Authority's attention to the memo regarding a joint worksession with the Greeley and Loveland Liquor Licensing Authorities in Greeley on May 8. She asked • 0 April24, 1996 the Authority members to let her know whether or not they plan to attend so that she could give Greeley an accurate number for dinner. Adjournment Authority member Cooper made a motion, seconded by Authority member Norton, to adjourn. Yeas: Cooper, Dickmann, Haggerty, Norton, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. The meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:23 p.m. ��- 4L4=�i Z',J:Z� Chairperson Secretary