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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLiquor Licensing Authority - Minutes - 09/19/1973LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY September 19, 1973 7:30 P. M. Chairman Donald Robotham called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m present: Donald W. Robotham Rudy Baldivia John Batson Rosemarie Fentress Sheila Hendrick Staff Members: Assistant City Attorney, Ramsey Myatt Police Chief, Ralph Smith City Clerk, Verna Lewis Minutes of September 6, 1973 meeting approved There were The Chairman stated copies of the minutes had been received. The Chairman stated the notice of the meeting had a correction from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Transfer of Ownership of T J's, 142 Linden Street Approved City Clerk, Verna Lewis, reviewed the recommendations of the Police Department which stated, in part, "no legal basis found for denial." Assistant City Attorney, Myatt, stated he had reviewed the file and it was in proper form. Police Chief Smith questioned the applicants regarding the method of day to day operation, the seating arrangements, and the identity of the manager. He also stated he had no objections to the transfer. Authority member Batson made a motion, seconded by Rudy Baldivia to approve the transfer of ownership for T J's, 142 Linden Street. The Chairman put the question which was unanimously approved. Hearing Date Established on Application for a Hotel -Restaurant Liquor License for Gene's Tavern, 200 Walnut Street City Clerk, Verna Lewis, stated the Authority should schedule a hearing date on the application with the preliminary hearing one month prior. Assistant City Attorney, Myatt, stated the application was in proper form. Authority member, Sheila Hendrick, made a motion, seconded by Rudy Baldivia to establish the preliminary hearing date for October 17, 1973, with the final hearing on November 21, 1973. The Chairman put the motion, which was unanimously approved. Page 2 Expansion Plans of Ram's Inn, 1220 West Elizabeth, approved Assistant City Attorney, Myatt, reviewed the expansion plans, as outlined in the application. Police Chief Smith stated he anticipated no problems by the expansion. City Clerk, Verna Lewis, advised the Authority a building permit had been obtained on the expansion and the expansion was in accordance with the permit. Authority member, Sheila Hendrick, made a motion, seconded by John Batson, to approve the expansion of the Ram's Inn. The Chairman put the motion which was unanimously approved. Resolution Adopted Granting a Wine and Beer License to Giuseppe's, 354 Walnut Street City Clerk, Verna Lewis, read the following findings and resolution. FINDINGS AND RESOLUTION OF THE LOCAL LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO, CONCERNING AN APPLICATION FOR A BEER AND WINE LIQUOR LICENSE The application of Bel -Air, Inc., doing business as Giuseppe's for a Beer and Wine Liquor License came on for hearing on the 6th day of September, 1973, in the Council Chambers, City Hall, Fort Collins, Colorado, pursuant to notice duly given as required by law. The authority, having heard the evidence introduced at the hearing, and having examined the documents introduced and having heretofore held a preliminary hearing and issued findings in writing on said preliminary hearing, now makes the following findings: 1. The neighborhood to be served under this application is as defined in the preliminary findings of the Authority. 2. Nothing contained in C.R.S., 1963, Section 75-2-39 prohibits the issuing of a license at the proposed location. 3. The applicants are of good character and qualified under the Ordinances of the City of Fort Collins and the laws of the State of Colorado for the license applied for. Page 3 4. The application is in proper form. S. Petitions were presented and received at the hearing, indica- ting a need for the license applied for and no evidence was presented indi- cating that said need does not exist, and the local licensing authority hereby finds that the reasonable requirements of the neighborhood require the issuance of the license applied for. The Authority recognizes that other type licenses exist in the neighborhood, but hereby finds that no Beer and Wine Liquor Licenses exist in said neighborhood and hereby finds that a need exists for the license applied for. 6. The building in which the license is to be operated is now constructed; and no license should issue until the construction is completed in accordance with the plans and specifications submitted by the applicant and the requirements of the Building Inspector made in conformity with the Ordinances of the City of Fort Collins. RESOLUTION OF THE LOCAL LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO, CONCERNING AN APPLICATION FOR A BEER AND WINE LIQUOR LICENSE BE IT RESOLVED by the Local Liquor Licensing Authority of the City of Fort Collins, Colorado that the application of Bel -Air, Inc., doing business as Giuseppe's for a Beer and Wine Liquor License be and the same hereby is granted in accordance with the findings of the Authority set forth above. Passed and adopted this 19th4ay of September, A.D. 1973. airman ATTEST: ity Clerk ' � � Page 4 Authority Member Sheila Hendrick, made a motion, seconded by Rosemarie Fentress to adopt the resolution. The Chairman put the question which was unanimously approved. Rules and Regulations of the Liquor Licensing Authority Adopted The Chairman requested, Assistant City Attorney Myatt to review the recommended changes as outlined in the memorandum of August 31, 1973. Attorney Myatt stated the only changes of substance were those which would delete the Council as the Authority and substitute the Licensing Authority. The Authority posed questions on the appeal procedure, parties of interest, and the charge of the Authority to grant, deny or revoke licenses. After further discussion Authority Member Batson made a motion seconded by Rudy Baldivia to adopt the Rules and Regulations by incorporating the changes outlined. The Chairman put the question which was unanimously approved. New rules will be distributed to the Authority upon completion. There being no further business Authority Member Rosemarie Fentress made a motion, seconded by Rudy Baldivia to adjourn. The Chairman put the question which was approved by all. hairman Secretary