HomeMy WebLinkAboutLiquor Licensing Authority - Minutes - 08/18/2008LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY MINUTES
Regular Meeting - August 18, 2008
1:00 p.m.
Staff Liaison: Aimee Jensen
A regular meeting of the Liquor Licensing Authoritywas held on August 18, 2008 in Municipal Court,
215 North Mason. Judge Kathleen M. Lane presiding.
Staff in attendance: Jenny LopezFilkins, Assistant City Attorney
Aimee Jensen, Deputy City Clerk
Agenda Review
Deputy City Clerk Jensen stated that there were no changes to the agenda..
Transfer of Ownership of Albertson's Fuel Center # 814,
1660 North College Avenue from Albertson's, LLC to
Valero Diamond Metro, Inc., and Trade Name Change to
Valero Corner Store # 1719, Approved
Adam Stapen, attorney representing Valero Diamond Metro, Inc., stated that all the Albertson Fuel
Centers are being transferred to Valero Diamond Metro, Inc. Mr. Stapen stated that Valero Diamond
Metro, Inc., brieflydescribed the training requirements for their employees. He stated theyimmediately
terminate any employee found in violation of the liquor code. Mr. Stapen stated there will not be any
change in the hours of operation or the number of employees.
Judge Lane approved the transfer of ownership of Albertson's Fuel Center # 814, 1660 North College
Avenue from Albertson's, LLC to Valero Diamond Metro, Inc., and Trade Name Change to Valero
Corner Store # 1719.
Hearing on a New Application from
Smashburger Acquisition 2008-3, LLC,
for hotel -restaurant liquor license at
Smashburger, 2550 East Harmony Road, # 100, Approved
Bob Dill, attorney representing Smashburger Acquisition 2008-3, LLC, stated this is a hotel -restaurant
liquor license application. He stated theywill be open from approximately 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Mr.
Dill stated all employees will be required to be TIP's trained. He stated the petitions show support for
this application.
David Cannon, future manager applicant, was swom. In response to questions from Mr. Dill, he stated
he has lived in Fort Collins for 14 years. Mr. Cannon stated that the registers require the cashier to
verify the date of birth of any patron ordering an alcohol beverage. He stated company policy is the
card any patron who appears to be under the age of 40. Mr. Cannon stated any employee found in
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violation of the liquor code will be immediately terminated. He stated alcohol sales will be
approximately 1-2% of gross sales.
In response to questions from the Authority, Mr. Cannon briefly described food and alcohol serving
procedures.
Max Scott, representative for Oedipus, Inc., was sworn. Mr. Scott stated that the petitions indicate
support for this application.
Judge Lane adopted Resolution 2008-17 approving the application from Smashburger Acquisition
2008-3, LLC, for a hotel -restaurant liquor license at Smashburger, 2550 East Harmony Road, # 100.
Penalty Hearing for Shadow Bar, Inc.,
dba Drunken Monkey, 151 South College Avenue, Penalty Set
Stewart Olive, attorney representing the Shadow Bar, Inc., submitted the training manual that has been
revised since this incident. He briefly reviewed the changes. Mr. Olive detailed other jurisdiction's
penalties for violations of C.C.R. Regulation 47-900, "Conduct of Establishment".
Senior Assistant City Attorney Ablao argued in support of the penalty offered to the licensee. She
briefly reviewed other jurisdiction's penalties for violations of C.C.R. Regulation 47-900, "Conduct of
Establishment".
Judge Lane found that a penaltyof 30 days, 20 days served, with 10 days held in abeyance for 1 year was
sufficient.
Show Cause Hearing for Slips TMT, LLC
dba Sullivan's Sports Tavern,
820 City Park Avenue, Continued to September 22, 2008
Senior Assistant City Attorney requested that his show cause hearing be continued to September 22,
2008, as one of the witnesses was unable to attend.
Slips TMT, LLC stated they did not object to the continuance.
Judge Lane continued the show cause hearing for Slips TMT, LLC, dba Sullivan's Sports Tavern, 820
City Park Avenue to September 22, 2008.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 3:05 p.m.
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Municipal Judge