HomeMy WebLinkAboutLiquor Licensing Authority - Minutes - 03/24/2008LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY MINUTES
Regular Meeting - March 24, 2008
1:00 P.M.
Staff Liaison: Aimee Jensen
A regular meeting of the Liquor Licensing Authority was held on March 24, 2008 in Municipal
Court, Justice Center, 215 North Mason. Judge Kathleen M. Lane presiding.
Staff in attendance: Teresa Ablao, Assistant City Attorney
Aimee Jensen, Deputy City Clerk
Robert Younger, Liquor Enforcement Officer
Agenda Review
Deputy City Clerk Jensen stated there are no changes to the agenda.
Approval of Minutes
Judge Lane approved the minutes from February 25, 2008.
Registration of Brandon Sanchez
as Manager of Bennigan's,
2203 South College Avenue, Approved
Brandon Sanchez, manager applicant, briefly described his background. He stated he has been with
Bennigan's for 6 years and that this is his first general manager position. Mr. Sanchez stated he has
had extensive training through Bennigan's. He stated he has received specific training with respect
to Colorado liquor laws. Mr. Sanchez stated any employee found in violation of the liquor code is
immediately terminated. He stated he has a current copy of the liquor code on premise.
Judge Lane approved the registration of Brandon Sanchez as manager of Bennigan's, 2203 South
College Avenue.
Transfer of Ownership of Ownership of Valero,
1501 West Elizabeth from J-Cab, Inc., to Crystal's Lodging, Inc.,
and Trade Name Change to One Stou 2, Approved
Sapon Kapoor, representative for Crystal's Lodging, Inc., stated he will not be making any physical
changes to the premises. He stated his employees are all TIP's trained. Mr. Kapoor stated any
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patron that appears to be under the age of 40 will be carded. He stated any employee found in
violation of the liquor code is immediately terminated.
Judge Lane approved the transfer of ownership of Valero, 1501 West Elizabeth from J-Cab, hie., to
Crystal's Lodging, Inc., and Trade Name Change to One Stop 2.
Request from Stonehouse Pubs One, LLC, dba
Stonehouse Grille, to Change, Alter, or Modify the
Licensed Premises at 125 South College Avenue, Approved
Paul Hutson, representative for Stonehouse Pubs One, LLC, briefly described the proposed changes.
He stated moving the bar will improve customer service. Mr. Hutson stated they are in the process
of obtaining approval from the City's building department.
Judge Lane approved the request from Stonehouse Pubs One, LLC, dba Stonehouse Grille, to
change, alter or modify the licensed premises at 125 South College Avenue.
Hearing on a New Application from
Catalyst Coffee, LLC, for a Beer and Wine license
at Cat&st Coffee, 3501 South Shields, Approved
Patrick Keigan and Fade Wall, representatives for Catalyst Coffee, LLC, were swom. Mr. Keigan
stated he is scheduled to attend Liquor Enforcement Officer Younger's class. Ms. Wall stated they
are opening April 1, 2008 and are moving to a new location. Mr. Keigan described the premise and
where the beer and wine will be stored. Ms. Wall stated there is no patio. Mr. Keigan stated any
employee found in violation of the liquor code will be immediately terminated. He stated this
establishment will be family -oriented. Mr. Keigan stated they do not have a current liquor code on
premise.
Mr. Keigan briefly described the petitioning process. He stated he received manypositive comments
in support of this application.
Judge Lane adopted Resolution 08-03 approving the new application from Catalyst Coffee, LLC for
a beer and wine license at Catalyst Coffee, 3501 South Shields.
Hearing on a New Application from
Epicurean, LLC, for a hotel -restaurant liquor license at
Plank, 181 North College Avenue, Approved
Tim Dow, attorney representing Epicurean, LLC, stated they are ready to proceed. Julia Merrell and
D. Patrick Laguens were sworn. Ms. Merrell stated she will be responsible for the business side of
this establishment. Mr. Laguens briefly described his background, stating he has had 20 years of
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experience in the sale and service of alcohol. He stated he has not had a liquor code violation. Mr.
Laguens stated he will maintain a current copy of the liquor code on premise. Mr. Laguens briefly
described the establishment. He stated this will not be a bar. Mr. Laguens stated any employee
found in violation of the liquor code will be immediately terminated.. He stated the restaurant will
be only open for dinner at first. Mr. Laguens stated that when the patio is open, he will assign an
employee specifically to monitor the patio.
Mr. Laguens briefly described the petitioning process. He stated he received positive comments in
support of this application.
Judge Lane adopted Resolution 08-04 approving the new application from Epicurean, LLC, for a
hotel -restaurant liquor license at Plank, 181 North College Avenue.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 1:45 p.m.
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Municipal Judge