HomeMy WebLinkAboutLiquor Licensing Authority - Minutes - 01/07/2013LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY MINUTES
Regular Meeting, January 7, 2013
1:00 P.M.
Staff Liaison: Aimec Jensen
A regular meeting of the Liquor Licensing Authority was held on January 7, 2013 in Municipal Court,
215 North Mason. Judge Kathleen M. Lane presiding.
Staff in attendance: Bromvyn Scurlock, Assistant City Attorney
Aimee Jensen, Deputy City Clerk
Mark Climovici, Liquor Enforcement Officer
Approval of Minutes
Judge Lane approved the minutes from December 17, 2012.
Consent Agenda
a. Request from Mountain Creole, Inc., dba Lucile's to Change, Alter or Modify the
License Premises at 400 South Meldrum.
b. Request form M.H. Mall, Inc., dba Avogadro's Number to Change, Alter, or Modify the
Licensed Premises at 605 South Mason.
Judge Lane approved the request from Mountain Creole, Inc., dba Lucile's to change, alter or modify
the licensed premises at 400 South 1Dfeldrum and the request from M.H. Mall, Inc., dba Avogadro's
Number to change, alter, or modify the licensed premises at 605 South Mason.
Show Cause Hearing for Young's Cafe, LTD.,
dba Young's Cafe, 3307 South College Avenue, #114
Stipulation Agreement Approved
Assistant City Attorney Scurlock summarized the stipulation agreement. She stated the Licensee has
agreed to a 15 day suspension, 5 days served ($269.55 fine paid in lieu of suspension), with 10 days held
in abeyance for 1 vear for violating C.R.S. 12-47-901(1)(a.5)(I), permitting the sale or service of alcohol
beverages to a person under the age of 21 years.
Brad March, attorney representing Young's Caf6, LTD., stated he and his client have had an opportunity
to review the stipulation agreement.
Judge Lane approved the findings, conclusion and order accepting the stipulation agreement as
presented for Young's Cafe, LTD., dba Young's Cafe, 3307 South College Avenue, #114.
January 7, 2013
Show Cause Hearing for Hunab Productions, LLC, dba
Falbo's Bros Pizza, 822 South College Avenue, Stipulation Agreement Approved
Assistant City Attorney Scurlock summarized the stipulation agreement. She stated the Licensee has
agreed to a 15 day suspension, 5 days served ($200 fine paid in lieu of suspension), with 10 days held
in abeyance for 1 year for violating C.R.S. 12-47-901(1)(a.5)(I),permitting the sale or service of alcohol
beverages to a person under the age of 21 years.
Luke Mescher, representative for Hunab Productions, LLC, stated the employee that sold to the
underage operative was immediately terminated.
Judge Lane approved the findings, conclusion and order accepting the stipulation agreement as
presented for Hunab Productions, LLC, Falbo's Bros Pizza, 822 South College Avenue.
Show Cause Hearing for South China Restaurant II, LLC dba
South China Restaurant, 4613 South Mason Street, Stipulation Agreement Approved
Assistant City Attorney Scurlock summarized the stipulation agreement. She stated the Licensee has
agreed to a 15 day suspension, 5 days served ($200 fine paid in lieu of suspension) with 10 days held in
abeyance for 1 year for violating C.R.S. 12-47-901(1)(a.5)(I), permitting the sale or service of alcohol
beverages to a person under the age of 21 years.
Damon Searles, representative for South China Restaurant II, LLC, stated this employee has been with
the restaurant for many years and has been disciplined.
Judge Lane approved the findings, conclusion and order accepting the stipulation agreement as
presented for South China Restaurant, LLC, dba South China Restaurant, 4613 South Mason Street.
Show Cause Hearing for American Pizza Partners, LP, dba
Pizza Hut Restaurant, 4643 South Mason Street, Stipulation Agreement Approved
Assistant City Attorney Scurlock summarized the stipulation agreement. She stated the Licensee has
agreed to a 15 day suspension, 5 days served (5200 fine paid in Geu of suspension) with 10 days held in
abeyance for 1 year for violating C.R.S. 12-47-901(1)(a.5)(1), permitting the sale or service of alcohol
beverages to a person under the age of 21 years.
Chance Fiala, representative for American Pizza Partners, LLC, stated the employee that sold to the
underage operative was immediately terminated.
Judge Lane approved the findings, conclusion and order accepting the stipulation agreement as
presented for American Pizza Partners, LP dba Pizza Hut Restaurant, 4643 South Mason Street.
January 7, 2013
Show Cause Hearing for Jimmy C's, LLC dba
Jimmy C's Traditional British Fish & Chips,
2722 South College Avenue, Stipulation Agreement Approved
Assistant City Attorney Scurlock summarized the stipulation agreement. She stated the Licensee has
agreed to a 15 day suspension, 5 days served ($200 fine paid in lieu of suspension) with 10 days held in
abeyance for 1 year for violating C.R.S. 12-47-901(1)(a.5)(I), permitting the sale or service of alcohol
beverages to a person under the age of 21 years.
James Comer, representative for Jimmy C's, LLC, stated the employee that sold to the underage
operative was immediately terminated.
Judge Lane approved the findings, conclusion and order accepting the stipulation agreement as
presented for Jimmy C's, LLC, dba Jimmy C's Traditional British Fish & Chips, 2722 South College
Avenue.
Registration of John Renz as Manager of
Noodles & Company, 4733 South Timberline Road, Suite 104, Approved
John Renz, manager applicant, stated he has been the manager at this location in the past. He stated
he has completed ServSafe training within the last two years. Mr. Renz stated that Noodles has
comprehensive training for all employees that are involved with the sales and service of alcohol. He
stated all patrons ordering an alcohol beverage are required to present a valid id. Mr. Renz stated any
employee found in violation of the liquor code is immediately terminated. He stated they have a current
copy of the liquor code on premise.
Judge Lane approved the registration of John Renz as manager of Noodles & Company, 4733 South
Timberline Road, Suite 104.
Hearing on a New Application from Liquor Kabinet, Ltd.,
for a retail liquor store license at Liquor Kabinet,
3035 West Prospect Road, Approved
Woodrow Saunders and Jennifer Dartez, representatives for Liquor Kabinet, Ltd., was sworn. Mr.
Saunders stated he has been the manager at Saddle Up Liquors for 19 years. Ms. Dartez stated she will
be TIP's certified by the time they open the store. Mr. Saunders stated he has never had a liquor code
violation while working at Saddle Up Liquors. He is hoping they can open by February 1, 2013. In
response to a question from the Authority, Mr. Saunders described the premises. He stated he cards
everyone that appears to be 40 years of age and younger. Ms. Dartez stated she will be carding every
patron as she does not have the experience with carding patrons as Mr. Saunders. Mr. Saunders stated
they will have a current copy of the liquor code on premise when they open.
Mr. Saunders briefly described the petitioning process. He stated he encouraged individuals who were
against this application to sign the petition indicating their desires. Mr. Saunders stated they received
many comments in support of this application.
Judge Lane adopted Resolution 2013 - 01 approving a new application from Liquor Kabinet, Ltd., for
a retail liquor store license at Liquor Kabinet, 3035 West Prospect Road.
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Adjournment
Municipal Judge
January 7, 2013