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Home My WebLink AboutLiquor Licensing Authority - Minutes - 07/26/1995h '.3� �LICENSING'AUTHORITYMINUTESs LIQUOR m v .. ., > r �i . '✓ �^ v, s > � w».egtilar a, RMeeting = Jtily 26,;1995 E s<, f' 6:00 p.m. x Louncil Liaison: Will Smith Staff Liaison: Rita Knoll Harris A regular meeting of the Liquor Licensing Authority was held on Wednesday, July 26, 1995, in the Council Chambers of the Fort Collins Municipal Building. The following members were present: Cooper, Crowfoot, Dickmann, Norton and Schroeer. Members absent: Haggerty, Wawro. Staff Members Present: Rita Knoll Harris, City Clerk's Office Carrie Mineart, CityAttomeys Office Sandra Gibson, Police Department Consent Calendar The Consent Calendar is intended to expedite the meeting and allow the Authority to spend its time and energy on the important items on a lengthy agenda. Items on the Consent Calendar are (1) routine items; and (2) those of no perceived controversy. Anyone may request that an item be "pulled" off the Consent Calendar and considered separately. Items pulled from the Consent Calendar will be considered separately immediately following adoption of the Consent Calendar. Request from General Mills Restaurants, Inc., dba Olive Garden Italian Restaurant, 3905 South College, to Change its Corporate Name to GMRL Inc. 2. Report of Change of Corporate Structure for GMRI, Inc., (formerly General Mills Restaurants, Inc.,), dba Olive Garden Italian Restaurant, 3905 South College. 3. Request from General Mills Restaurants, Inc., dba Red Lobster # 393, 3301 South College, to Change its Corporate Name to GMRI, Inc. 4. Report of Change of Corporate Structure for GMRL Inc., (formerly General Mills Restaurants, Inc.), dba Red Lobster Restaurant # 393, 3301 South College. Authority member Schroeer made a motion, seconded by Authority member Crowfoot, to adopt and approve the Consent Calendar. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Dickmann, Norton and Schroeer. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. July26, 1995 Registration of Michael Piotraschke as Manager of Tortilla Marissa's, 2635 South College, Approved Michael Piotraschke, manager applicant, detailed his background with RestRock for six years at Nate's and Tortilla Marissa's. He stated he has been the manager at Tortilla Marissa's since June 1. Mr. Piotraschke detailed the training he and employees must complete. Authority member Schroeer made a motion, seconded by Authority member Norton to approve the registration of Michael Piotraschke as manager of Tortilla Marissa's, 2635 South College Avenue. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Dickmann, Norton and Schroeer. Nays: None. 1■1 ►I. 1 • \ :: � Registration of Shane Wilson as Manager of Old Chicago, 147 South College Avenue, Approved Shane Wilson, manager applicant, detailed his background and experience. He stated he has been with Old Chicago for 6 months. Mr. Wilson stated there are no changes planned and detailed the training all employees are required to complete. He stated he has never had a liquor code violation. Authority member Norton made a motion, seconded by Authority member Schroeer to approve Shane Wilson as manager of Old Chicago, 147 South College Avenue. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Dickmann, Norton and Schroeer. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Registration of James Bowden as Manager of Chesterfield, Bottomsley and Potts Clubhouse, 1427 West Elizabeth Street, Approved James Bowden, manager applicant, described his background with Ram Pub Corportion for 5 years and explained transitions. He spoke of his training and training provided to all employees that serve alcohol. Mr. Bowden stated he has not had any liquor code violations. He stated that on busy nights he has a doorman checking id's and that they card everyone that appears to be under the age of 40. Authority member Schroeer made a motion, seconded by Authority member Crowfoot to approve the registration of James Bowden as manager of Chesterfield, Bottomsley and Potts Clubhouse, 1427 West Elizabeth Street. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Dickmann, Norton and Schroeer. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. James Bowden, manager, explained the proposed modifications and that they are changing their menu to serve deli -type meals. He stated this modification does not affect the amount of seating and that this will allow them to house more video games. Mr. Bowden stated they may experience a slight rise in liquor sales. 2 July 26, 1995 Authority member Schroeer made a motion, seconded by Authority member Crowfoot to approve the request from Ram Pub Corporation of Colorado, dba Chesterfield, Bottomsley and Potts Clubhouse, 1427 West Elizabeth to change, alter or modify the licensed premises. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Dickmann, Norton and Schroeer. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Request from Mountain Tap, Inc., dba Mountain Tap Tavern and Cafe, 167-169 North College, to Change, Alter, or Modify the Licensed Premises, Approved Ron Vaughn, attorney representing Mountain Tap, Inc., addressed the Authorities concerns from the previous meeting. Steve Haggin, representative for Mountain Tap, Inc., was sworn. He briefly described the proposed changes. Authority member Schroeer made a motion, seconded by Authority member Norton to approve the request from Mountain Tap, Inc., dba Mountain Tap Tavern and Cafe, 167-169 North College Avenue to change, alter, or modify the licensed premises. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Dickmann, Norton and Schroeer. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Consideration of an Application from the Sertoma Club of Fort Collins for a Special Events Permit at Legacy Park on August 19, 1995, Approved Ed Stoner, representative for the Sertoma Club of Fort Collins, described the event and the Club member's experience with the sale and service of alcohol. He detailed their carding procedures and that they will be serving beer from 5:00 p.m to 11:00 p.m. Mr. Stoner stated they have hired private security and off -duty police officers to monitor the event. Authority member Norton made a motion, seconded by Authority member Schroeer to approve the application from the Sertoma Club of Fort Collins for a Special Events Permit at Legacy Park on August 19, 1995. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Dickmann, Norton and Schroeer. Nays: None. 1■I u • 1 • -" Consideration of an Application from the Overland Sertoma Club for a Special Events Permit at Library Park, 200 Mathews, on August 19 and 20, 1995, Approved Charles Helzer, representative for Overland Sertoma Club of Fort Collins, stated that they have had no problems with intoxicated patrons in the past. Mr. Helzer stated that they will use their club members for security. He stated they don't anticipate a big crown on Saturday night due to the concert happening the same night at Legacy Park. Mr. Helzer detailed the training all club members are required to complete. 3 July 26, 1995 Authority member Norton made a motion, seconded by Authority member Crowfoot to approve an application from the Overland Sertoma Club for a special events permit at Library Park, 200 Mathews, on August 19 and 20, 1995. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Dickmann, Norton and Schroeer. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Hearing on a New Application for a Hotel -Restaurant Liquor License at Ruby Tuesday, 110 East Boardwalk Drive, Approved Jon Stonbraker, attorney representing Ruby Tuesday, Inc., stated that they have submitted all the required annual reports and training manuals to the City Clerk's Office. Max Scott, representative for Oedipus, Inc., was sworn. He detailed the petitioning process, stating that they are not paid for the results. Mr. Scott stated that 89% of the signatures were in favor of the application. Assistant City Attorney Duval stated that the petitions were admissible and marked them as Exhibits A F. Greg Whittig, general manager for Ruby Tuesday, was sworn. He stated there are over 300 restaurants in the country and that they plan to open 12-13 more restaurants total in Colorado. Mr. Whitting described the restaurant concept. He detailed the training all employees are required to complete. Mr. Whittig stated that all patrons ordering alcohol that appear to be 30 years of age or younger are carded. He stated that Ruby Tuesday does not have a patio. Mr. Whitdg stated they plan on opening in December or January. Authority member Norton made a motion, seconded by Authority member Schroeer to adopt Resolution 95-12 approving an application from Ruby Tuesday, Inc., dba Ruby Tuesday at 110 East Boardwalk Drive. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Dickmann, Norton and Schroeer. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Hearing on a New Application from LKY Restaurants, Inc., dba Mt. Fuji, Inc., for a Hotel -Restaurant Liquor License at 4020 South College Avenue, Suite 1, Approved Tim Down, attorney representing LKY restaurant, Inc., stated Mt. Fuji will be a sushi bar and Japanese Restaurant. He detailed the background of the applicants. Chi-Keung (Richard) Liu, president of LKY Restaurants, Inc., was swom. He stated he will be responsible for managing the premises. Mr. Liu stated he has 10 years of experience managing restaurants in New York. He stated he is familiar with Colorado liquor laws. Mr. Liu stated he projects that 25-30% of his annuals sales will come from the sale of alcohol. He detailed the training that all employees are required to complete. Mr. Liu stated they will card any patron ordering alcohol that appears to be under the age of 30 and that they plan on opening September 1. 4 July 26, 1995 Nell Swiers, representative for market Service Associates, was sworn. He detailed the petitioning process stating that 86% spoke in favor of this application. Authority member Schroeer made a motion, seconded by Authority member Norton to adopt Resolution 95-13 to approve the application from LKY restaurants, Inc., dba Mt. Fuji, Inc., for a hotel -restaurant liquor license at 4020 South College Avenue, Suite 1. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Dickmann, Norton and Schroeer. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Hearing on a New Application for a Retail Liquor Store License at Harmony Fine Wines and Spirits, Lemay Avenue and Harmony Road, Approved Erik Fischer, representative for Liquor Mart at Harmony, Inc., was sworn. He stated he plans to open November 1 and will not cater to college students or the transient population. Max Scott, representative for Oedipus, Inc., was sworn. He briefly described the petitioning process and that they are not paid on the basis of results. Mr. Scott stated that 71% of the signatures are in favor of this application. Cary Sanders, 50% shareholder in Liquor Mart at Harmony, Inc., was sworn. He described his background, stating he is a dentist. Mr. Sanders stated that this store will be an addition on the east side of Steeles and that it will be 700 square feet. Mr. Sanders stated they will have approximately 20 employees and that they will hire a full-time manager to run the store. In response to a question from the Authority, Mr. Sanders stated that the current needs of the neighborhood are not being met. Russell Kates, President and CEO of Steeles Market, was sworn. He stated he decided on a liquor store for a tenant based upon customer requests. Mr. Kates stated he believes the current needs of the neighborhood are not being met. Chris Mitchell, homeowner at 5100 Bullrush Court and party -in -interest, was sworn. He stated the needs of the neighborhood are not being currently met. Authority member Crowfoot made a motion, seconded by Authority member Schroeer to adopt Resolution 95-14 to approve an application from Liquor Mart at Harmony, Inc., dba Harmony Fine Wines and Spirits for a retail liquor store license at the vacant lot on the east side of Steele's Market in Harmony Market P.U.D. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Norton and Schroeer. Nays: None. Authority member Dickmann withdrew his vote. THE MOTION CARRIED. Police Report Liquor Enforcement Officer Joel introduced the new Liquor Enforcement Officer Rothschild. 5 July 26, 1995 Adjournment Authority member Haggerty made a motion, seconded by Authority member Schrooer to adjourn the meeting. Yeas: Crowfoot, Davis, Dickman, Haggerty, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. The meeting was adjoumed at 10:12 p.m