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LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY
October 16, 1974
Regular Meeting
7:30 P.M.
Present: Elton Collins
Rosemarie Fentress
James MacNair
Donald Robotham
Absent: Rudy Baldivia
Staff members present: Hendricks, Smith and Lewis
Also Assistant City Attorney Joe Carroll
Minutes of September 18, 1974 Regular
Meeting and September 30, 1974 Special
Meeting, approved
Authority member Collins made a motion to approve the minutes of the
September 18, 1974 regular meeting and the September 30, 1974 special
meeting as published, seconded by Rosemarie Fentress. The Chairman put
the motion which was adopted unanimously.
Hearings
Chairman Robotham inquired if the applicants were present in person
or represented by Counsel. Botb applicants for final hearings were present.
The Chairman read the hearing procedures at length.
Final Hearing for a Hotel -Restaurant
Liquor License by Jessica Wells, Rita
Dayton and Nancy Wilmarth dba Monte
Carlo Lounge, 830 North College Avenue
City Clerk, Verna Lewis, read the resolution and findings on the
preliminary hearing at length.
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Authority member MacNair made a motion to adopt the resolution
setting forth the findings of the prelimi ary hearing, seconded by
Rosemarie Fentress. The Chairman put the motion which was adopted
unanimously.
RESOLUTION
OF THE LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY OF FORT
COLLINS SETTING FORTH FINDINGS ON A PRELIMIN-
ARY HEARING ON A LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION
WHEREAS, heretofore, Jessica Wells, Rita Dayton and
Nancy P. Wilmarth, doing business as Monte Carlo Lounge,
made application to the Liquor Licensing Authority for a
beer, wine and liquor license (Hotel, Restaurant); and
WHEREAS, the Liquor Licensing Authority has received
reports concerning such applications, and has held a prelim-
inary hearing on such application as provided in Rule 3 of
the Rules of Procedure of the Liquor Licensing Authority.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LIQUOR LICENSING
AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, that the Authority
hereby makes the following preliminary findings and
determinations concerning this application, subject to the
right of any party in interest to present further evidence
concerning any of such findings and determinations at the
hearing to be held on this application on the 16th day of
October, 1974:
1. That the subject premises are proper premises under
the ordinances of the City of Fort Collins and the laws of
the State of Colorado to be licensed for the sale of liquor
as applied for by the applicant.
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2. That the boundaries of the neighborhood to be
served by this applicant are as follows: Fort Collins city
limits.
3. That the necessary notice of hearing by publication
and by posting of the premises has not been given as
provided by law, and the Authority has directed the City
Clerk to accomplish said notice prior to the hearing date.
4. That the applicant is qualified under the
ordinances of the City and the laws of the State for the
license applied for.
5. That the application is in proper form and will be
heard by the authority on October 16, 1974.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Liquor
Licensing Authority held this 16th day of October, 1974.
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Attorney Elery Wilmarth stated for the record, the preliminary matters
covered the application; he assumed that the plans, fees, partnership agree-
ment, background investigation, finger printing had all been accomplished
successfully and to the satisfaction of the Licensing Authority. Also that
the proposed premise is not within 500 feet of a school.
Attorney Wilmarth requested a parking schematic be marked and entered as
evidence, showing the site of the proposed license. The Chairman received
petitioners exhibit "A", parking schematic. At this time Mr. Wilmarth called
Mr. Eldon James Campbell, Jr., 2025 Sheffield Court, Fort Collins to the
r,odium to give testimony as manager for the proposed outlet and his experience
in operating a hotel restaurant liquor outlet. Mr. Campbell had been sworn
by the Court recorder.
Mr. Tom Bond, 909 Timber Lane, Fort Collins, was next called and duly
sworn by the Court recorder. Mr. Bond gave testimony to petitioners exhibit
"C", being a petition in support of the application containing 51 signatures.
Mr. Bond also testified as to his experience relative to the operation of
a hotel restaurant liquor license.
Mr. Steve Montgomery, 2025 North College Avenue, #347, Fort Collins,
Assistant Manager at Monte Carlo Lounge was sworn by the Court recorder and
gave testimony relative to petitioners Exhibit "B", being a petition in sup-
port of the application containing approximately 305 signatures. Mr. Steve
Montgomery also gave testimony as to his knowledge of City and State liquor
regulations and his experience.
Chairman Robotham had earlier inquired of Attorney Wilmarth, if he were
familiar with the report submitted by the Building Inspection Department
and stated it would be clarified later in the hearing, first he wished to
know if the applicants will be actively engaged in the operation of the
business.
Attorney Wilmarth stated they would have the power to hire and fire the
management.
Chairman Robotham requested that Mr. Campbell retake the stand and
testify to the following:
(A) Layout and floor plan of the establishment and interior of the
building.
(B) Layout of the entire premises.
(C) Seating capacity.
(D) Food service facilities including size of kitchen, types of
equipment and fixtures and areas devoted to service of food.
(E) Types of meals to be served and composition of menu.
(F) Hours of food service and hours of overall operation.
(G) Whether entertainment is to be provided and how much.
(H) Whether cover charges are to be imposed and how much.
(I) Whether any amusement machines or devices are to be located
on the premises.
(J) Location of bar, if any.
(K) Overall seating capacity versus entertainment area.
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The Chairman next again inquired into the Building Inspection Report.
City of Fort Collins
LIQUOR LICENSING INVESTIGATION REPORT
Note: This report is to be returned to the City Clerk by Oct 16. ,19 74
Hearing date: Oct. 16, 1974
Application for: Monte Carlo Lounge, 830 North College Avenue
Names Addresses
Jessica Wells 10 Wimbledon Ct, Fort Collins
Rita Dayton 1417 Emigh Street, Fort Collins
Nancy P. Wilmarth 1411 Hillside Drive, Fort Collins
Type of License applied for: hotel -restaurant liquor license
Is applicant's premises in compliance with all Building Inspection regulation?
Yes No
Other Comments:
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Attorney Wilmarth stated the petitioners had worked with the Health
Department officials in this matter.
Chairman Robotham stated the Authority could render a decision on the
application immediately or take the matter under advisement for 30 days.
Authority member Collins made a motion, seconded by James MacNair
to approve the application for Jessica Wells, Rita Dayton and Nancy Wilmarth
dba Monte Carlo Lounge subject to the petitioners meeting the requirements
of the City Building Inspection prior to the issuance of the license.
The Chairman put the motion which was unanimously adopted. A written
notice will be rendered in 30 days.
Final Hearing on an application for Expansion of
a Retail Liquor Store by Darrel Blake dba Johnny's
Liquors, approved
City Clerk, Verna Lewis, read the findings of the preliminary hearing at
length.
Authority member Fentress made a motion to adopt the resolution setting
forth the findings on a preliminary hearing for the expansion of premises
for Johnny's Liquors, seconded by Elton Collins. The Chairman put the
motion which was unanimously adopted.
RESOLUTION
OF THE LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY OF FORT
COLLINS SETTING FORTH FINDINGS ON A PRELIMIN-
ARY HEARING ON AN APPLICATION FOR ENLARGEMENT
OF PREMISES OF AN EXISTING LIQUOR LICENSEE
WHEREAS, heretofore, Darrel Blake, doing business as
Johnny's Liquor, made application to the Liquor Licensing
Authority for enlargement of the existing licensed premises;
and
WHEREAS, the Liquor Licensing Authority has received
reports concerning such applications, and has held a prelim-
inary hearing on such application as provided in Rule 3 of
the Rules of Procedure of the Liquor Licensing Authority.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LIQUOR LICENSING
AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, that the Authority
hereby makes the following preliminary findings and
determinations concerning this application, subject to the
right of any party in interest to present further evidence
concerning any of such findings and determinations at the
hearing to be held on this application on the 16th day of
October, 1974:
1. That the subject premises are proper premises under
the ordinances of the City of Fort Collins and the laws of
the State of Colorado to be licensed for the sale of liquor
as applied for by the applicant.
2. That the boundaries of the neighborhood to be
served by this applicant are as follows: one mile radius
from Ill West Prospect, Fort Collins, Colorado.
3. That the necessary notice of hearing by publication
and by posting of the premises has not been given as
provided by law, and the Authority has directed the City
Clerk to accomplish said notice prior to the hearing date.
4. That the applicant is qualified under the
ordinances of the City and the laws of the State for the
expansion of the lisence applied for.
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5. That the application is in proper form and will be
heard by the authority on October 16, 1974.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Liquor
Licensing Authority held this 16th day of October, 1974.
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Attorney Tifiothy` fussier called Ms. Warren- t'epkea 04; 1612 ftst
Prospect, Fort Collins, to the stand. Mr. Sopkowski was duly 'sworn by the
Court recorder.
Mr. Sopkowski stated he was the Manager at Johnny's Liquors and has
been so employed since May, 1974; he also gave lengthy testimony of the
reasons for the request for, expansion. Specifically the need for space for
storing beer, display areas,and the need for a receiving area.
The need for expansion at the cooler area and the beer quota problems,
were also addressed:
Attorney Hassler inquired of Mr. Sopkowski if he had recieved verbal
warning from the Pire,Aepartment relative to She present storage facilities..
Mr. Sopkowski stated that he had been repeatedly told by the Fire Department
to move the boxes from the stairways.
The Authority admitted as evidence petitioners' exhibit "A", being a
petition in support of the expansion containing approximately 463 signatures.
Chairman Robotham requested that Mr. Sopkowski restated the present
uses of the basement and what was planned. Mr. Robotham read at length the
following report from the Building Inspection Office,
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City of Fort Collins
LIQUOR LICENSING INVESTIGATION REPORT
Note: This report is to be returned to the City Clerk by QQ%- 16 ,19-74—.
Hearing date: October 16, 1974
Application for: expansion of jiremisp,; bg jnhnnyl, Liquors- III W- Prnspprt Streer
Names
Darrel T. Blake
Addresses
720 Cherokee Drive, Fort Collins
Type of License applied for: expansion of premises Retail Liqueur Store
Is applicant's premises in compliance with all Building Inspection regulation?
Yes No
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Attorney Hassler stated he was not aware of the report but could tell
the Authority that if the proposed application for expansion is granted, they
will certainly meet any of the requirements of the Building Department.
Police Chief Smith stated the Department had no problems with this
operation.
Authority member Fentress made a motion, seconded by Elton Collins to
approve the application for expansion for Johnny's Liquors, 111 West Prospect
Street subject to their meeting the requirements of the Building Department.
The Chairman put the motion which was adopted unanimously.
Application to Transfer ownership of T J's
at 142 Linden from Dominoe's Inc. to Joseph
Borghi, approved
Mr. Jospeh J. Borghi was present. City Clerk, Verna Lewis, stated
there was a negative police report; however the application as submitted
indicated Mr. Borghi lists his address as Wyoming. The State regulations
state Mr. Borghi must be a Colorado resident.
Mr. Borghi stated he does have a Colorado Driver's License, he has
not been here long enough to register to vote, but he does have a contract
to purchase a home in Fort Collins, he is currently residing at 1908 North
College.
It was the consensus of the Authority to allow Mr. Borghi to amend his
application by deleting his Wyoming address and inserting his Colorado address.
Mr. Borghi responded to inquiries regarding his knowledge of a 3.2%
operation and his conversations with the Fort Collins Police Department.
Authority member Collins made a motion seconded by Rosemarie Fentress
to approve the transfer for T J's at 142 Linden from Dominoe's Inc. to
Joseph Borghi. The Chairman put the motion which was adopted unanimously.
Hearing Dates Established for an application
for a Retail Liquor License by Foothills
Discount Liquors, Inc. at intersection of South
Mason Street and West Monroe Drive
Chairman Robotham stated this item would be moved up on the agenda
in order that the petitioners would not have to wait until the end of the
meeting.
Chairman Robotham stated the preliminary hearing would be on November
20, 1974 with the final hearing on December 18, 1974.
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Renewal of a Retail Liquor License Application
submitted by W. Ferrell and Patricia Ferrell dba
Campus West Liquors, approved
The City Clerk, Verna Lewis stated this was a routine renewal ap-
plication and the Police Department report stated in part, "no violations
for the above named establishment in the past year . . . can find no legal
basis to recommend denial of this renewal application at the present time."
Authority member Fentress made a motion seconded by James MacNair
to approve the renewal application for a retail liquor store license
submitted by W. Ferrell and Patricia Ferrell dba Campus West Liquors.
The Chairman put the motion which was adopted unanimously.
Renewal of a 3.2% Fermented Malt Beverage License
by Speedy Foods Inc., 421 Cowan Street, approved
The City Clerk, Verna Lewis stated this was a routine renewal ap-
plication and the Police Department report stated in part, "no violations
for the above named establishment in the past year . . , can find no legal
basis to recommend denial of this renewal application at the present time."
Authority member Collins made a motion seconded by Rosemarie Fentress
to approve the renewal application for a 3.2% Fermented Malt Beverage License
for Speedy Foods Inc., 421 Cowan Street. The Chairman put the motion which
was adopted unanimously.
Renewal of a 3.2% Fermented Malt Beverage License
by Colorado State -University, -Durrell Center;
approved
The City Clerk, Verna Lewis stated this was a routine renewal ap-
plication and the Police Department report stated in part, "no violations
for the above named establishment in the past year . . . can find no legal
basis to recommend denial of this renewal application at the present time."
Authority member Fentress made a motion, seconded by James MacNair to
approve the renewal application for a 3.2% Fermented Malt Beverage License
for Colorado State University, Durrell Center. The Chairman put the motion
which was adopted unanimously.
Renewal application for a Retail Liquor Store
for South College Liquors, 2724 South College
Avenue, approved
The City Clerk, Verna Lewis stated this was a routine renewal ap-
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plication and the Police Department report stated in part, "no violations
for the above named establishment in the past year . . . can find no legal
basis to recommend denial of thisrenewal application at the present time."
Authority member Collins made a motion, seconded by Rosemarie Fentress
to approve the renewal application for a retail liquor store license for
South College Liquors, 2724 South College Avenue. The Chairman put the
motion which was adopted unanimously.
Resolution setting forth findings regarding an
expansion of premises submitted by Gustav Miklos,
Marlin Glantz, and Harold Kuemmerlin dba Ace
Liquors, 200 East Mountain Avenue,adopted
Authority member Fentress made a motion, seconded by Elton Collins to
adopt the resolution setting forth the findings from the final hearing
regarding an application for expansion of premises submitted by Gustav
Miklos, Marlin Glantz and Harold Kuemmerlin dba Ace Liquors. The Chair-
man put the motion which was unanimously adopted.
FINDINGS AND RESOLUTION
OF THE LOCAL LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY OF THE
CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO, CONCERNING AN
APPLICATION FOR ENLARGEMENT OF PREMISES OF AN
EXISTING LIQUOR LICENSEE
The application of Gustav Miklos, Marlin Glantz and
Harold Kuemmerlin for enlargement of the existing licensed
premises came on for hearing on the 18th day of September,
1974, 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.
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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 enlargement of the premises
of the existing liquor license.
4. The application is in proper form.
5. Petitions were presented and received at the hearing,
indicating a need for the expansion of the of the subject
license and no evidence was presented indicating that said
need does not exist, and the local licensing authority
hereby finds that the reasonable requirements of the neighbor-
hood require the granting of the expansion of the license
applied for.
6. The building in which the license is to be operated
is now constructed; however, the plans and specifications of
the applicant show that the applicant proposes to improve
said premises to accommodate the proposed licensed premises
and no license should issue until the construction is com-
pleted 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.
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RESOLUTION
OF THE LOCAL LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY OF THE
CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO, CONCERNING AN
APPLICATION FOR ENLARGEMENT OF PREMISES OF AN
EXISTING LIQUOR LICENSEE
BE IT RESOLVED by the Local Liquor Licensing Authority
of the City of Fort Collins, Colorado that the application
of Gustav Miklos, Marlin Glantz and Harold Kuemmerlin for
enlargement of the existing licensed premises be and the
same hereby is granted in accordance with the findings of
the Authority set forth above; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said license shall not
issue until the construction of the licensed premises is
completed in accordance with the plans and specifications
submitted to the Authority and the requirements of the City
Building Inspector, and the Authority has received a report
from said Building Inspector that said improvements have
been completed in accordance with said plans and specifica-
tions and the requirements of the Building Inspector.
Passed and adopted this _r� day of ��._�f A.D.
1974.
Chairman
ATTEST:
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Resolution setting forth findings regarding an
application for a 3.2% Fermented Malt Beverage
License submitted by Thrifty Foods, 1100 West
Mountain Avenue, adopted;
Authority member MacNair made a motion, seconded by Rosemarie Fentress
to adopt the resolution setting forth the findings from the hearing regarding
an application for a 3.2% Fermented Malt Beverage License submitted by
Thrifty Foods. The Chairman put the motion which was unanimously adopted.
RESOLUTION
OF THE LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF
FORT COLLINS CONCERNING AN APPLICATION FOR A CLASS
B LICENSE TO SELL NON -INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR AND
SETTING FORTH THE FINDINGS OF THE LIQUOR LICENSING
AUTHORITY ON SAID APPLICATION
The application of Thrifty Foods, Inc. for a Class B
License for the sale of non -intoxicating malt liquor came on
for hearing on September 18, 1974, before the Liquor Licensing
Authority of the City of Fort Collins, and the Liquor Licensing
Authority having heard the testimony and received the evidence
produced at said hearing and having considered and weighed
the same and being familiar with the neighborhood for which
the license is sought, now makes the following findings:
1. The license sought by the applicant is for a loca-
tion at 1100 West Mountain Avenue, Fort Collins, Colorado,
said site being occupied as a grocery store, the license
being sought in connection with such business.
2. The testimony and petitions presented by the appli-
cant at the hearing were to the effect that the inhabitants
of the neighborhood desire that the license be granted and
the needs of the neighborhood require the granting of this
license. No substantial testimony or petitions were pre-
sented contrary to this postition of the applicant.
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It is therefore the opinion and finding of the Liquor
Licensing Authority that:
A. The inhabitants of the neighborhood desire
that the license be granted.
B. The needs of the neighborhood require the
granting of the license.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Liquor Licensing
Authority of the City of Fort Collins that the application
of Thrifty Foods, Inc. for a Class B License for the sale of
non -intoxicating malt liquor at 1100 West Mountain Avenue,
Fort Collins, Colorado be and the same is hereby granted.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Liquor
Licensing Authority of the City of Fort Collins, Colorado,
held this 16th day of October A.D., 1974.
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ATTEST:
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City Clerk
Re"lution setting forth findings regarding an
application for a 3.2% Fermented Malt Beverage
License submitted by Donald R. & Carolyn J. Redmond
dba Fat Man's Pizza Pub 2900 Harvard adopted
Authority member Fentress made a motion, seconded by Elton Collins to
adopt the resolution setting forth the findings from the hearing regarding
an application for a 3.2% Fermented Malt Beverage License submitted by
Donald R. and Carolyn J. Redmond, dba Fat Man's Pizza Pub, 2900 Harvard.
The Chairman put the motion which was unanimously adopted.
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RESOLUTION
OF THE LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF
FORT COLLINS CONCERNING AN APPLICATION FOR A CLASS
A LICENSE TO SELL NON -INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR AND
SETTING FORTH THE FINDINGS OF THE LIQUOR LICENSING
AUTHORITY ON SAID APPLICATION
The application of Donald R. Redmond and Carolyn J.
Redmond, d/b/a Fat Man's Pizza Pub for a Class A License for
the sale of non -intoxicating malt liquor came on for hearing
on September 18, 1974, before the Liquor Licensing Authority
of the City of Fort Collins, and the Liquor Licensing Authority
having heard the testimony and received the evidence produced
at said hearing and having considered and weighed the same
and being familiar with the neighborhood for which the
license is sought, now makes the following findings:
1. The license sought by the applicant is for a loca-
tion at 2900 Harvard Street, Fort Collins, Colorado, said
site being occupied as a pizza parlor, the license being
sought in connection with such business.
2. The testimony and petitions presented by the appli-
cant at the hearing were to the effect that the inhabitants
of the neighborhood desire that the license be granted and
the needs of the neighborhood require the granting of this
license. No substantial testimony or petitions were pre-
sented contrary to this position of the applicant.
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3. The building in which the license is to be operated
is now constructed; however, the plans and specifications of
the applicant show that the applicant proposes to improve
said premises to accomodate the proposed licensed premises
and no license should issue until the construction is com-
pleted 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.
It is therefore the opinion and finding of the Liquor
Licensing Authority that:
A. The inhabitants of the neighborhood desire
that the license be granted.
B. The needs of the neighborhood require the
granting of the license.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Liquor Licensing
Authority of the City of Fort Collins that the application
of Donald R. Redmond and Carolyn J. Redmond, d/b/a Fat Man's
Pizza Pub for a Class A License for the sale of non -intoxicating
malt liquor at 2900 Harvard Street, Fort Collins, Colorado
be and the same is hereby granted.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said license shall not
issue until the construction of the licensed premises is
completed in accordance with the plans and specifications
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submitted to the Authority and the requirements of the City
Building Inspector, and the Authority has received a report
from said Building Inspector that said improvements have
been completed in accordance with said plans and specifica-
tions and the requirements of the Building Inspector.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Liquor
Licensing Authority of the City of Fort Collins, Colorado,
held this 16th day of October A.D., 1974.
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Chairman
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Resolution setting forth findings regarding an
application for a 3.2% Fermented Malt Beverage
License submitted by National Convenience Stores
Inc., dba Shop n Go Market, 802 South College
Avenue, adopted
Authority member MacNair made a motion, seconded by Rosemarie Fentress to
adopt the resolution setting forth the findings from the hearing regarding an
application for a 3.2% Fermented Malt Beverage License submitted by National
Convenience Stores, Inc., dba Shop n Go Market, 802 South College Avenue. The
Chairman put the motion with the following vote: Yeas: Fentress, Mac Nair
and Robotham; Nays: Collins.
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RESOLUTION.
OF THE LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF
FORT COLLINS CONCERNING AN APPLICATION FOR A CLASS
B LICENSE TO SELL NON -INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR AND
SETTING FORTH THE FINDINGS OF THE LIQUOR LICENSING
AUTHORITY ON SAID APPLICATION
The application of National Convenience Stores, Incor-
porated, d/b/a Shop n Go Markets for a Class B License for
the sale of non -intoxicating malt liquor came on for hearing
on September 18, 1974, before the Liquor Licensing Authority
of the City of Fort Collins, and the Liquor Licensing Authority
having heard the testimony and received the evidence produced
at said hearing and having considered and weighed the same
and being familiar with the neighborhood for which the
license is sought, now makes the following findings:
1. The license sought by the applicant is for a loca-
tion at 802 South College, Fort Collins, Colorado, said
site being occupied as a convenience food store, the license
being sought.in connection with such business.
2. The testimony and petitions presented by the appli-
cant at the hearing were to the effect that the inhabitants
of the neighborhood desire that the license be granted and
said testimony.indicated that approximately 15% of the
inhabitants of the neighborhood approached for signing of
petitions refused to sign petitions supporting the application.
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Testimony and petitions presented by protestants to the
issuance of the license were to the effect that the inhabitants
of the neighborhood desire that the license not be granted
and that the needs of the neighborhood are being met by
existing licensed outlets.
3. There is one licensed outlet within the neighborhood
for which the license is sought, said license being a Class
B license. In addition, there are existing Class B licensed
outlets in the area adjacent to the neighborhood on both the
north and south limits of the neighborhood and there is an
existing Class A licensed outlet in the area adjacent to the
neighborhood on the west.
4. The needs of the neighborhood are being currently
met by existing licensed outlets within the neighborhood and
in the area adjacent thereto.
It is therefore the opinion and finding of the Liquor
Licensing Authority that:
A. There was no adequate showing that the inhabitants
of the neighborhood desire that the license be granted.
B. The needs of the neighborhood do not require
the granting of the license, such needs currently being met
by existing outlets in and close to the neighborhood for
which the license is sought.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Liquor Licensing
Authority of the City of Fort Collins that the application
of National Convenience Stores, Incorporated, d/b/a Shop n
Go Markets for a Class B License for the sale of non-intoxicat-
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ing malt liquor at 802 South College, Fort Collins, Colorado
be and the same is hereby denied.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Liquor
Licensing Authority of the City of Fort Collins, Colorado,
held this 16th day of October A.D., 1974.
Chairman '
ATTEST:
Resolution setting forth findings regarding an
application for a 3.2% Fermented Malt Beverage
License submitted by National Convenience Stores
Inc., dba Shop n Go Market, 1330 West Elizabeth
Street, adopted
Authority member MacNair made a motion, seconded by Rosemarie Fentress
to adopt the resolution setting forth the findings from the hearing regarding
an application for a 3.2% Fermented Malt Beverage License submitted by
National Convenience Stores, Inc., dba Shop n Go Market, 1330 West Elizabeth
Street. The Chairman put the motion which was adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION
OF THE LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF
FORT COLLINS CONCERNING AN APPLICATION FOR A CLASS
B LICENSE TO SELL NON -INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR AND
SETTING FORTH THE FINDINGS OF THE LIQUOR LICENSING
AUTHORITY ON SAID APPLICATION
The application of National Convenience Stores, Incorporated,
d/b/a Shop n Go Markets for a Class B License for the sale
of non -intoxicating malt liquor came on for hearing on
September 18, 1974, before the Liquor Licensing Authority of
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the City of Fort Collins, and the Liquor Licensing Authority
having heard the testimony and received the evidence produced
at said hearing and having considered and weighed the same
and being familiar with the neighborhood for which the
license is sought, now makes the following findings:
1. The license sought by the applicant is for a loca-
tion at 1330 West Elizabeth, Fort Collins, Colorado, said
site being occupied as a convenience food store, the license
being sought,in connection with such business.
2. The testimony and petitions presented by the appli-
cant at the hearing were to the effect that the inhabitants
of the neighborhood desire that the license be granted. No
substantial testimony or petitions were presented contrary
to this postition of the applicant. However, the testimony
presented by the applicant was to the effect that approximately
20% of the inhabitants of the neighborhood who were approached
to sign petitions refused to sign same.
3. There are five 3.2 licenses in the neighborhood for
which the license is sought, including three Class A licenses,
one Class B license, and one Class C license. Additionally,
just outside the boundaries of the neighborhood for which
the license is sought there are two 3.2 licenses, one of
which is a Class C license and the other being a Class A
license.
4. The needs of the neighborhood are being adequately
met by existing outlets, both within the neighborhood and
close to the neighborhood.
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It is therefore the opinion and finding of the Liquor
Licensing Authority that:
A. The majority of the inhabitants of the neighbor-
hood desire that the license be granted, but a substantial
minority does not desire the granting of the license.
B. The needs of the neighborhood do not require
the granting of the license.
C. The needs of the neighborhood are presently
being met by existing licensed outlets.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Liquor Licensing
Authority of the City of Fort Collins that the application
of National Convenience Stores, Incorporated, d/b/a Shop n
Go Markets for a Class B License for the sale of non -intoxicating
malt liquor at 1330 West Elizabeth, Fort Collins, Colorado
be and the same is hereby denied.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Liquor
Licensing Authority of the City of Fort Collins, Colorado,
held this 16th day of October A.D., 1974.
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ATTEST:
City Clerk
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Hearing dates established for an application
for a Retail Liquor Store License submitted
by Harold L. Chavez dba H $ M Liquors, 315
Riverside Drive
Authority member Fentress made a motion to establish the hearing dates
as November 20, 1974 the preliminary hearing and December 18, 1974 the
final hearing, seconded by Elton Collins. The Chairman put the motion
which was unanimously adopted.
Other Business
Chairman Robotham stated he would like to entertain discussion regarding
fees charged by the City. Further that he felt the fees were inadequate,
specifically in renewal as the City must refund to the State a large portion
of the license fee. He also inquired into the fee structure.
It was the consensus of the Board that the fee structure was an
appropriate thing to review.
City Clerk, Verna Lewis recommended that before the Authority make a
recommendation to the Council the Administration make a report to the
Authority of the present fees.
Board member Collins made a motion seconded by James MacNair to
review the fee structure. The Chairman put the motion which was unanimously
adopted.
Adjournment
Authority member Fentress made a motion seconded by Elton Collins
to adjourn. The Chairman put the motion which was unanimously adopted.
ATTEST:
City Clerkt
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