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Home My WebLink AboutLiquor Licensing Authority - Minutes - 10/26/1994LIQUOR,'LICENSING"AUTHORITYMINUTES sG 4iX .$C L ad. T h. } Regular Meeting October 26, 1994 ; <r.r. Council Liaison: Will Smith Staff Liaison: Rita Knoll Harris A regular meeting of the Liquor Licensing Authority was held on Wednesday, October 26, 1994, in the Council Chambers of the Fort Collins Municipal Building. The following members were present: Cooper, Crowfoot, Haggerty, Schroeer, and Wawro. Members absent: Norton and Poncelow. Staff Members Present: Rita Knoll Harris, City Clerk's Office Carrie Mineart, CiryAttorney's 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 separatelyimmediately following adoption of the Consent Calendar. 1. Approval of the minutes of the regular meetings of July 27 and September 28, 1994. 2. 3. Report of Change of Corporate Structure for Cono-Services. Inc., dba Conoco # 06440. 1013 Centre Avenue. 4. Authority member Schroeer made a motion, seconded by Authority member Crowfoot, to adopt and approve the Consent Calendar. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Haggerty, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. October 26, 1994 Registration of Brian McGrath as Manager of Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar, 4306 South College, Postponed Authority member Schroeer made a motion, seconded by Authority member Wawro to postpone the registration of Brian McGrath as manager of Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar, 4306 South College Avenue. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Haggerty, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Registration of Troy Zwickle as Manager of the Jefferson Grill, 200Jefferson Street, Approved Troy Zwickle, manager, detailed his past experience as a bartender and waiter at the Jefferson Grill. He described the training he has received. In response to a question from the Authority, Mr. Zwickle addressed his criminal history. Authority member Haggerty made a motion, seconded by Authority member Schroeer, to approve Troy Zwickle as Manager of the Jefferson Grill, 200 Jefferson Street. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Haggerty, and Schroeer. Nays: None. Abstain: Wawro. THE MOTION CARRIED. Registration of Thomas Hegdal as Manager of Nate's Steak and Seafood Place, 3620 South Mason, Approved Tom Hegdal, manager, detailed his prior experience. He stated he will train the employees. Mr. Hegdal described the training program and addressed his driving record. Authority member Crowfoot made a motion, seconded by Authority member Cooper to approve Tom Hegdal as manager of Nate's Steak and Seafood Place, 3620 South Mason. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Haggerty, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Transfer of Ownership of bw-3, 1240 West Elizabeth, Approved Registration of Michael Morter as Manager of bw-3, 1240 West Elizabeth, Approved Scott McGill, attorney representing JMS Associates, Inc., gave a brief summary of the transfer of ownership and a history of bw 3. He stated this store was a franchise and has not done well. Mr. McGill introduced Mike Morter proposed manager. Mr. Morter stated a patio may be added next spring, as well as included the basement in the licensed premise for liquor storage. He stated the bar area will be reduced to allow more restaurant seating. He stated he will be maintaining a 2 October 26, 1994 sports bar type atmosphere. Mr. Morter detailed his prior experience and his efforts to learn the Colorado Liquor Code. He stated he will train employees. He described the training program He stated he will include the T.I.P.'s program in the employees training. He provided the Authority with copies of the bar training manual. Authority member Cooper made a motion, seconded by Authority member Schroeer, to approve the transfer of ownership of bw 3, from Settler's Table, Inc., to JMS Associates, Inc., 1240 West Elizabeth. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Haggerty, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Authority member Cooper made a motion, seconded by Authority member Schroeer, to approve Michael Morter as manager of bw 3, 1240 West Elizabeth. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Haggerty, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Hearing on a New Application for a Hotel -Restaurant Liquor License at Spageddies Italian Kitchen, Southwest Corner of College Avenue and Troutman Parkway, Approved Robert Dill, attorney representing Brinker Restaurant Corporation, gave a brief presentation. He described the history of Brinker Restaurant Corporation. Lynn Styne, liquor license administrator for Brinker Restaurant Corporation, was sworn. She stated there have been no violations at any of their establishments. She described the establishment. Ms. Styne stated they will employ 42 people. She stated they plan on opening August, 1995. She estimated alcohol sales will be 4-10% of total sales. She stated there will be no live entertainment. Max Scott, representative for Oedipus, Inc., was sworn. Mr. Scott described the petitioning process and indicated the petitions represent 262 (92%) signatures in favor and 22 (8%) in opposition. Vince Verbal, Chili's Hamburger Grill and Bar manager, at 3524 South College, was sworn. He testified in support of issuance of a hotel -restaurant liquor license at Spageddies Italian Kitchen. Jeff Miller, owner of Archers, at 3524 South Mason, was sworn. Mr. Miller testified in support of issuance of a hotel -restaurant liquor license at Spageddies Italian Kitchen. Phyllis Timme, 1718 DeWeese Street, was sworn. Ms. Timme testified in support of issuance of a hotel -restaurant liquor license at Spageddies Italian Kitchen. Jim Timme, Office Depot manager, 3500 South College, was swom. Mr. Tmune testified in support of issuance of a hotel -restaurant liquor license at Spageddies Italian Kitchen. Authority member Haggerty made a motion, seconded by Authority member Schroeer, to adopt Resolution 94-10 approving the application from Brinker Restaurant Corporation for a hotel - restaurant liquor license at Spageddies Italian Kitchen, southwest corner of College Avenue and Troutman Parkway. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Haggerty, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. 3 October 26, 1994 Hearing on a New Application for a Tavern Liquor License at Cheers, 1200 Raintree Drive (Senior Center), Approved Wayne Costa, applicant, was swom. Mr. Costa briefly described the premises and how alcohol will be secured while not in service. He stated they will use rolling bar carts to serve alcohol at special events. Mr. Costa briefly described training he has received and will require his employees to complete. He stated he has never had a liquor code violation. Neil Swiets, representative for Market Services Association, was sworn. He briefly described the petitioning process. Mr. Swiers stated this survey shows a 76% of the neighborhood in favor of this application. Authority member Cooper made a motion, seconded by Authority member Schroeer made a motion to adopt Resolution 94-09 approving a hotel -restaurant liquor license from Wayne Costa at Cheers, 1200 Raintree Drive. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Haggerty, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Show Cause Hearing for the Jason Weaver, Vice -President of Operations for Smiling Moose, stated he has had the opportunity to review the stipulation agreement and has accepted its terms. Authority member Haggerty made a motion, seconded by Authority member Wawro to approve the stipulation agreement as presented for the Smiling Moose, 518 West Laurel. Yeas: Crowfoot, Haggerty, and Wawro. Nays: Cooper, Schroeer. THE MOTION CARRIED. Police Report Liquor Enforcement Officer Joel Tower stated he is still trying to get funding for a full-time position. Adjournment Authority member Schroeer made a motion, seconded by Authority member Cooper to adjourn. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Haggerty, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m 4