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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLiquor Licensing Authority - Minutes - 03/27/1996A 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, Crowfoot, Haggerty, and Schroeer. (Authority member Norton arrived at approximately 6:05 p.m.) Authority Members Absent: Dickmann, and Wawro. Staff Members Present: Rita Knoll Harris, City Clerk's Office Carrie Mineart, City Attorney's Office Sandra Gibson, Police Department 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. Dillon Companies, Inc., the 3.2% beer licensee for King Soopers #9, 1015 South Taft Hill Road, is reporting a change of corporate structure. Warren Bryant is replacing David Dillon as president. JMS Associates, Inc., the hotel -restaurant licensee for BW-3, 1240 West Elizabeth, is reporting a change of corporate structure. Several changes have been made with regard to officers, directors, and shareholders. • • March 27, 1996 \ • l l i Lens I Albertson's, Inc., the 3.2% beer licensee for Albertson's Food Center #814, 1636 North College, is reporting a change of manager. Shawn Porter is replacing Patrick Hildebrand. Mr. Porter was previously registered as the manager of the store at 731 South Lemay in October 1995. -• •1 • ;•l 71 ••• _ 11-1-•- • 1 •'lM. in ••• • • _ 1 -11- Albertson's, Inc., the 3.2% beer licensee for Albertson's Food Center #876, 731 South Lemay, is reporting a change of manager. Ron Woods is replacing Shawn Porter, who has been transferred to the new store at 1636 North College. Mr. Woods was previously approved as manager of this establishment in January 1994 until he was replaced by Mr. Porter in October 1995. Authority member Cooper made a motion, seconded by Authority member Schroeer, to adopt and approve all items on the Consent Calendar. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Haggerty, and Schroeer. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. (Authority member Norton arrived at this point.) Registration of Thomas White as Manager of Spirits. 2601 South Lemay. ARproved Thomas White, manager, stated he has lived in Colorado since November 1995 and has worked at Spirits since January 2. He indicated he has been through the TIPS program as well as reviewed materials at the store. Mr. White stated he has never been involved in a liquor violation. In response to a question from the Authority, Mr. White stated he currently has 3 employees and noted he is responsible for their training. He stated the store policy is to check IDS for anyone who appears to be under the age of 30. Authority member Crowfoot made a motion, seconded by Authority member Schroeer, to approve Thomas White as manager of Spirits, 2601 South Lemay. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Haggerty, Norton, and Schroeer. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. • March 27, 1996 Registration of David Shahriari as Manager of the Fort Collins Marriott Hotel, 350 East Horsetooth. Approved Brad March, attorney representing Fort Collins Hotels, Ltd, and Harmony Hotels, Ltd., explained that the current manager of the liquor license at the Fort Collins Marriott is being transferred to the Courtyard by Marriott and the general manager of the Fort Collins Marriott is now being registered at the manager for purposes of the liquor license. David Shahriari, manager, stated he has been with the Marriott franchise for 15 years. Mr. March noted Mr. Shahriari has been the general manager at this location for the past 14 months and was previously the manager of an operation in Texas. He stated Mr. Shahriari has been through the Marriott's extensive training program. Mr. Shahriari stated his initial assignment in Fort Collins was expected to be temporary and therefore, Ms. Martin was kept as the registered manager. He stated now that Ms. Martin is being transferred to the Courtyard, he is registering as the manager. Authority Schroeer made a motion, seconded by Authority member Norton, to approve David Shahriari as manager of the Fort Collins Marriott Hotel, 350 East Horsetooth. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Haggerty, Norton, and Schroeer. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Hearing on a New Application for a Hotel -Restaurant License at Courtyard by Marriott -Harmony Road, 1200 Oakridge Drive, Approved and Registration of Jodie Martin as Manager of Coudyard by Marriott -Harmony Road. 1200 Oakridge Drive. Approved Brad March, attorney representing Harmony Hotels, Ltd., explained the basic concept of the Courtyard Marriott. He indicated that the Courtyard provides limited services. Max Scott, Oedipus, Inc., was sworn. He described the process used for petitioning the neighborhood. Mr. Scott testified that the survey resulted in 255 (89.47%) in support of the application and 30 (10.53%) in opposition to the issuance of a license. Assistant City Attorney Carrie Mineart advised the Authority that Applicant's Exhibit A, identified as a summary report, and Applicant's Exhibits B, C, D, and E, identified as petition documents, are admissible into evidence. Mr. Scott responded to questions from the Authority regarding the petitioning process. He stated off premise license surveys typically show low support and often are negative. He stated hotel -restaurant licenses in established neighborhoods usually are approximately 75% in favor. • March 27, 1996 Jodie Martin, manager, was sworn. She stated the restaurant serves breakfast only. She noted that the lounge is open Sunday through Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. She stated room service is available but not in high demand since they do not serve lunch or dinner. She indicated if there is a high occupancy rate on the weekends, they may open the lounge on Friday and Saturday nights. Ms. Martin stated the Courtyard caters primarily to business travelers. In response to questions from the Authority, Ms. Martin stated the staff training is the same as for a full -service hotel and noted that the employees will be TIPS trained. Authority member Cooper made a motion, seconded by Authority member Schroeer, to adopt Resolution 96-04 approving the application of Harmony Hotels, Ltd. for a hotel - restaurant license at the Courtyard by Marriott -Harmony Road, 1200 Oakridge Drive. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Haggerty, Norton, and Schroeer. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Authority member Norton made a motion, seconded by Authority member Schroeer, to approve Jodie Martin as manager of the Courtyard by Marriott -Harmony Road, 1200 Oakridge Drive. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Haggerty, Norton, and Schroeer. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Officer Tim Rothschild brought the Authority's attention to a memo from Sgt. Jack Taylor regarding the status of liquor enforcement within the Selective Enforcement Unit. He described his plans for liquor enforcement in the future. He described pending enforcement actions being handled through the State Liquor Enforcement Division. He spoke of plans to provide training to street officers. The Authority discussed methods for providing information to Police Services regarding liquor enforcement needs. Assistant City Attorney Carrie Mineart brought the Authority's attention to a memo she drafted regarding modifications of premises and suggested the Authority adjourn into a worksession to finish discussion of this issue. • March 27, 1996 Authority member Crowfoot made a motion, seconded by Authority member Norton, to adjourn. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Haggerty, Norton, and Schroeer. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. The meeting was adjourned at approximately 6:52 p.m. Chairperson Secretary