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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLiquor Licensing Authority - Minutes - 11/18/2002LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY MINUTES Regular Meeting - November 18, 2002 1:00 p.m. Council Liaison: Ray Martinez Staff Liaison: Aimee Jensen A regular meeting of the Liquor Licensing Authority was held on November 18, 2002 in Municipal Court, Justice Center, 201 LaPorte. Judge Kathleen M. Lane Presiding. Staff in attendance: Teresa Ablao, Assistant CityAttomey Richard Johnson, Liquor Enforcement Officer Aimee Jensen, Deputy City Clerk Agenda Review Deputy City Clerk Jensen stated there are no changes to the agenda. Show Cause Hearing for Ali Buffet, 1100 South College Avenue, Stipulation Agreement Signed Ms. Zheng, partner, stated she has required all her employees to attend training. She stated she has had an opportunity to review the stipulation agreement and that all her employees will attend training. Assistant CityAttomeyAblao summarized the stipulation agreement. She stated that the Licensee has agreed to a 10 daysuspension, 5 days served (paid fine in lieu of suspension $200), with 5 days held in abeyance for 1 year violating the Colorado Liquor Code 12-47-901(1)(a), CRS (serving an alcohol beverage to a person under the age of twenty-one years). Judge Lane approved the findings, conclusion and order accepting the stipulation agreement as presented for Ali Buffet, 1100 South College Avenue. Hearing on a New Application from BC on Tap, LLC, for a Hotel -Restaurant Liquor License at Jackson's All American Sports Grill, 925 East Harmony Road, # 100, Approved Tun Dow, attorney representing the applicant for BC on Tap, LLC, stated the applicant is ready to proceed. Brett Mansur, owner of Liquor Petitioning Professionals, was sworn. He briefly described the petitioning process and submitted the petitions which were marked as Exhibit 1. Mr. Mansur stated there were 190 (93%) signatures in favor of issuing this license and 15 (6%) in opposition. November 18, 2002 Mr. Dow submitted letters in support of this application as Exhibit 2. Mr. Dow called John Ziegler, chairman and CEO of Jackson's All American Sports Grill, was sworn in. He stated he has been in the restaurant beverage business for 42 years and currently has 7 liquor licenses. This is their fast franchise and sales consist of 60% food and 40% alcohol. Mr. Ziegler briefly described the training program and stated he has certified instructors on staff available for training. Darlene Bowman, BC on Tap, LLC member, was sworn in. Ms. Bowman briefly described her employment history. She stated she has been studying the liquor code and will require her employees to attend training. Ms. Bowman stated she will be responsible for the administrative aspects of the restaurant. She stated she has not had a liquor code violation. Ms. Bowman stated anyone who does not appear to be 40 or older will be carded. She stated they plan to open in March, 2003. Jim Bowman, BC on Tap, LLC member, was sworn in. He briefly described his employment history and stated he is currently attending bartending school. Mr. Bowman stated he has reviewed the Liquor Code and the T.I.PA training manual. He described the modifications to the premises diagram that was submitted with the application. Mr. Bowman stated the patio will be enclosed with a wrought iron fence. He stated he plans to be on premise approximately 60 hours a week. Mr. Bowman stated the owners and all the employees will receive extensive training. Ben Crue, BC on Tap, LLC member, was sworn. He briefly described his employment history and his responsibilities for this restaurant. Judge Lane adopted Resolution 2002-20 approving an application from BC on Tap, LLC, for a hotel - restaurant liquor license at Jackson's All American Sports Grill, 925 East Harmony Road, # 100. Hearing on a New Application from Mike Goff, at Goff's Golf Shop at City Park Nine, 411 South Bryan, for a Beer and Wine License, Approved Mike Goff, applicant, was swom. He briefly described his background. Mr. Goff stated how liquor is served will not change. He stated employees monitor the golf course. Mr. Goff stated if there are any questions as to an individual's level of intoxication, his employees are instructed not to sell them an alcoholic beverage. He stated he has a current copy of the liquor code on site. Mr. Goff briefly described the petitioning process. He stated some of the comments in opposition to the application stated there was no need for this application. Mr. Goff stated the beverage cart carries food as well. Judge Lane adopted Resolution 2002-23 approving an application from Mike Goff for a beer and wine license at Goff's Golf Shop @ City Park Nine, 411 South Bryan. K November 18, 2002 Transfer of Ownership of Slider's Sports Bar & Grill, from Scoraden Corporation to Ummagumma, LLC, 1006 Spring Creek Lane, Approved Mr. Rutherford, Ummagumma, LLC member, was sworn. He briefly described his background. Mr. Rutherford stated he has received training from employees at Slider's Sports Bar & Grill. He stated he intends to change the menu and encourage food sales. Mr. Rutherford stated he has T.I.P.'s training scheduled for the employees. He stated he will be on premise starting January 1, 2003. Mr. Rutherford stated they will begin to card patrons at the door and at the table. He stated employees are carding everyone. Mr. Rutherford stated he has a copy of the liquor code on premise. He stated the other members of Ummagumma, LLC will not be involved in the day to day operations. David Fry, Ummagumma, LLC, member, stated he is only investor. He briefly described his background. In response to questions from the judge, Mr. Rutherford stated Mr. Franz is in no way involved in the restaurant and is not allowed on the premise. Assistant CityAttomeyAblao asked that the transfer of ownership be contingent upon training within 45 days and that Mr. Franz is in no way allowed on the premise. Judge Lane approved the transfer of ownership of Slider's Sports Bar & Grill, from Scoraden Corporation to Ummagumma, LLC, 1006 Spring Creek Lane, with Assistant City Attorney Ablao's requested contingencies. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 2:30 p.m.