HomeMy WebLinkAboutLiquor Licensing Authority - Minutes - 01/02/1986LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY
Regular Meeting - January 2, 1986
7:45 P. M.
A regular meeting of the Liquor Licensing Authority was held on Wednesday,
January 2, 1986, in the Council Chambers of the City of Fort Collins
Municipal Building. The following members were present: Acott, Monaghan,
Morgan, Sommermeyer, Spaulding, and Veazie.
Authority members Absent: Bullard.
Staff Members Present: Debbie Caster, City Clerk's Office
Steve Roy, City Attorney's Office
Frank Russell, Police Department
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of
December 4, 1985, Approved as Published
Authority member Acott made a motion, seconded by Authority member
Spaulding, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of December 4,
1985, as published. Yeas: Acott, Monaghan, Morgan, Sommermeyer, and
Spaulding. Nays: None. Abstain: Veazie.
Renewal Application for a Tavern License
for The Pub, 210 Linden
Detective Russell stated that the Authority considered approving the
renewal of this license in July, even though the establishment had been
licensed for a year and failed to open within that time frame. A letter
was submitted by the applicant, Steve Ackerman, explaining that he is not
opening the business.
Authority member Acott made a motion, seconded by Authority member Veazie,
to revoke the license at The Pub, 210 Linden, on the basis that the
establishment will not be operational. Yeas: Acott, Monaghan, Morgan,
Sommermeyer, Spaulding and Veazie. Nays: None.
New Application for a Hotel -Restaurant License
for The Rio Grande 150 North College Avenue
Authority member Veazie made a motion, seconded by Authority member Acott,
to accept the new application and set the preliminary hearing for January
29, 1986, and the final hearing for February 26, 1986. Yeas: Acott,
Monaghan, Morgan, Sommermeyer, Spaulding, and Veazie. Nays: None.
January 2, 1986
Change in Location for
The Winery, 725 South Lemay Avenue, Suite C3
Authority member Veazie made .a motion, seconded by Authority member Acott,
to accept the application for transfer of location and set the preliminary
hearing for January 29, 1986, and the final hearing for February 26, 1986.
Yeas: Acott, Monaghan, Morgan, Sommermeyer, Spaulding, and Veazie. Nays:
None.
Preliminary Hearing and Resolution for
Skippers, 2315 South College Avenue
The boundaries as proposed by the Administration were as follows:
North from the subject premises to Prospect Road
West from the subject premises to Shields Street
South from the subject premises to Swallow Road
East from the subject premises to Lemay Avenue
It was noted that a letter from the law offices of Dill, Dill and
McAllister in Denver was received stating that the applicant approves the
proposed boundaries.
Based on the letter which was received, Authority member Veazie made a
motion, seconded by Authority member Acott, to accept the boundaries as
proposed for Skipper's, 2315 South College Avenue. Yeas: Acott, Monaghan,
Morgan, Sommermeyer, Spaulding, and Veazie. Nays: None.
Authority member Acott made a motion, seconded by Authority member
Sommermeyer, to adopt the preliminary resolution as presented. Yeas:
Acott, Monaghan, Morgan, Sommermeyer, Spaulding and Veazie. Nays: None.
Final Hearing for a Liquor Licensed Drug Store License
for Janette's Pharmacy, 1624 South Lemay Avenue
Mr. Shawki Ibrahim, co-owner, was sworn and stated he co -owns and operates
a pharmacy and desires to include retail liquor sales at his place of
business. Mr. Ibrahim stated he feels there is a need in the neighborhood
for the license based on the fact that he obtained approximately 230
signatures in favor of the license. Applicant's Exhibit 1 was submitted
and identified as petitions circulated on behalf of the application. It
was noted that the pharmacy is a family owned business and has operated for
approximately one year. Mr. Ibrahim stated he and his wife are aware of
the Colorado Liquor laws. He also spoke of the need for a pharmacy to be
cautious in their sales, similar to the liquor business. In response to a
question by the Authority, Mr. Ibrahim stated he and his wife are
responsible for training their one part-time employee.
Authority member Acott made a motion, seconded by Authority member
Sommermeyer, to approve the Liquor Licensed Drug Store license for
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Janette's Pharmacy, 1624 South Lemay Avenue. Yeas: Acott, Monaghan,
Morgan, Sommermeyer, Spaulding, and Veazie. Nays: None.
Authority member Veazie made a motion, seconded by Authority member
Spaulding, to approve the Final Resolution as presented. Yeas: Acott,
Monaghan, Morgan, Sommermeyer, Spaulding, and Veazie. Nays: None.
Other Business
Secretary Debbie Caster asked the Authority to determine a board policy
with respect to Change in Trade Name applications. In the past, it was
noted that the applicant was required to appear before the Board for
approval. The Authority unanimously agreed to no longer have the applicant
appear in person before the Board, but noted that the item should be
scheduled on the agenda for formal approval and then noted in the minutes.
Election of Officers
Authority member Spaulding made a motion, seconded by Authority member
Sommermeyer, to re-elect Charlie Monaghan as Chairman and Mayo Sommermeyer
as Vice -Chairman for another one year term. Yeas: Acott, Monaghan,
Morgan, Sommermeyer, Spaulding, and Veazie. Nays: None.
Police Report
Detective Frank Russell stated the Police Department conducted a routine
spot compliance check on Friday, December 6, 1985. He stated 30 businesses
were checked and 6 violations were found. He requested show/cause hearings
for the following:
Country Store, 1331 West Elizabeth Street
Country Store, 1517 Lemay Avenue
Durkee's Mart, 1005 West Stuart Street
Seven -Eleven, 429 Remington Street
Harmony Road Discount Liquors, 115 East Harmony Road
B-Cubed, 3524 South Mason Street
Authority member Veazie made a motion, seconded by Authority member Acott,
to determine probable cause and scheduled show/cause hearings for the above
listed establishments on January 29, 1986. Yeas: Acott, Monaghan, Morgan,
Sommermeyer, Spaulding, and Veazie. Nays: None.
The Authority stated they would like to see a letter sent out to the 24
establishments which passed the compliance check. It was noted that some
of those which passed have violated the code in the past. Authority member
Veazie made a motion, seconded by Authority member Acott, to direct the
Chairman of the board to write a letter to be mailed out to the 24
establishments which passed the check.
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Adjournment
Authority member Sommermeyer made a motion, seconded by Authority member
Acott, to adjourn.
The Chairman put the motion which was unanimously adopted.
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:10 p.m.
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