HomeMy WebLinkAboutLiquor Licensing Authority - Minutes - 04/10/2017LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY MINUTES
Special Meeting, April 10, 2017
2:30 p.m.
Staff Liaison: Aimee Jensen
A regular meeting of the Liquor Licensing Authority was held April 10, 2017 in. Municipal Court, 215
North Mason. Judge Kathleen M. Lane presiding.
Staff in attendance: Robert Fink, Assistant City Attorney
Talisa Gula-Yeast, Licensing Coordinator
David Lindsay, Liquor Enforcement Officer
Hearing on a New Application from Ifes Sandwiches, LLC,
for a beer and wine license at Elevated Sandwiches,
1612 North College Avenue, Approved
Matt and Holly Ifes, representative for Ifes Sandwiches, LLC, were sworn. Mr. Ifes stated he has been
in the restaurant business for 25 years and that he completed TIPs training 7 years ago. Mr. Ifes stated
he and Ms. Ifes intend to complete Liquor Enforcement Officer Lindsay's training. He stated any patron
ordering an alcoholic beverage will be required to provide valid identification before being served.
Mr. Ifes briefly described the petitioning process, stating that five people refused to signed the petition.
He stated he received comments in support of this application.
Judge Lane adopted Resolution 2017 - 011 approving a beer and wine license from Ifes Sandwiches,
LLC, dba Elevated Sandwiches, 1612 North College Avenue.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 2:50 p.m.
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LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY MINUTES
Special Meeting, April 6, 2017
1:00 P.M.
Staff Liaison: Aimee Jensen
A regular meeting of the Liquor Licensing Authority was held April 6, 2017 in Municipal Court, 215
North Mason. Judge Kathleen M. Lane presiding.
Staff in attendance: Bronwyn Scurlock, Assistant City Attorney
Aimee Jensen, Deputy City Clerk
Matt Hahn, Liquor Enforcement Officer
Annroval of Minutes
Judge Lane approved the minutes from July 7, 2016, March 2, 2017, March 6, 2017, and March 9, 2017.
Show Cause Hearing for K & L, Inc.,
dba Zquila Mexican Restaurant,
2400 East Harmony Road, #101, Stipulation Agreement Approved
Louis Chagolla, representative for K & L, Inc., stated he has had a chance to review the stipulation
agreement.
Assistant City Attorney Scurlock summarized the stipulation agreement. She stated the Licensee has
agreed to a 15 day suspension, 5 days served ($425.11 fine paid in lieu of suspension), with 10 days held
in abeyance for 1 year for violating Colorado Liquor Code Section 12-47-901(1)(a.5) prohibiting the
service of 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 K & L, Inc., dba Zquila Mexican Restaurant, 2400 East Harmony Road, #101.
Manager Registration of Christen Black at
The Town Pump, 124 North College Avenue, Approved
Christen Black, manager applicant, stated she works approximately 30 hours a week and that she has
experience dealing with visibly intoxicated patrons. Ms. Black stated she has been recently TIP's trained.
Judge Lane approved the manager registration of Christen Black at The Town Pump,124 North College
Avenue.
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Manager Registration of Trevor Schneider, at
Bad Daddy's Burger Bar, 2"d Floor,
347 East Foothills Parkway, #110, Approved
Trevor Schneider, manager applicant, stated employees found in violation of the liquor code is
immediately terminated. He stated he maintains a current copy of the liquor code electronically.
Judge Lane approved the registration of Trevor Schneider at Bad Daddy's Burger Bar, 2"d Floor, 347 East
Foothills Parkway, #110.
Manager Registration of Todd Clement at
Buffalo Wild Wings, 150 East Harmony Road, Approved
Todd Clement, manager applicant, stated he has a 5 manager team and that there are two - three
managers per shift. He stated any patron that order an alcoholic beverage is required to provide valid
identification.
Judge Lane approved the registration of Todd Clement at Buffalo Wild Wings,150 East Harmony Road.
Manager Registration of Joel Morgan at
Tokyo Toe's, 2519 South Shields Street, Approved
William Wildberger, attorney representing Tokyo, Inc., stated he is available to answer questions. In
response to questions from the Authority, Mr. Morgan described the training he is required to provide
new employees. He stated only a manager is allowed to sell alcohol.
Judge Lane approved the registration of Joel Morgan at Tokyo Joe's, 2519 South Shields Street.
Modification of Premise Application from Snoozile's, Inc.,
dba Sammys' Breakfast Bar, 4613 South Mason Street, Approved
Ron Leonhard, representative for Snoozile's, Inc., briefly described the proposed changes. He stated this
property is private property therefore an encroachment permit from the City is not required.
Judge Lane approved the modification of premise from Snoozile's, Inc., dba Sammys' Breakfast Bar,
4613 South Mason Street.
Hearing on a New -Application from Tags Restaurant Group, LLC,
for a brew pub license at DC Oakes Brewhouse and Eatery,
3581 East Harmony Road, Approved
Gerard Boyle, representative for Tags Restaurant Group, LLC, briefly described the premises. He stated
they will card any patron ordering an alcoholic beverage that appears to be under the age of 35 will. be
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required to provide valid identification. He stated the owners are not just financially invested, but will
be in the restaurant regularly.
Mr. Boyle briefly described the petitioning and summarized the results.
Judge Lane adopted Resolution 2017-007 approving a new from Tags Restaurant Group, LLC, for a
brew pub liquor license at DC Oakes Brewhouse and Eatery, 3581 East Harmony Road.
Hearing on a New Application from Serious Texas BBQ VIII, LLC
for a hotel -restaurant liquor license at Serious Texas Bar-B-Q,
2061 South Timberline Road, Approved
Hunter Swanson, representative for Serious Texas BBQ VIII, LLC, was sworn. He briefly described the
location and that any employee found in violation of the liquor code is immediately terminated.
Max Scott, representative for Oedipus, Inc., was sworn. He briefly described the petitioning process.
Judge Lane adopted Resolution 2017 - 006 approving a new application from Serious Texas BBQ VIII,
LLC for a hotel -restaurant liquor license at Serious Texas Bar-B-Q, 2001 South Timberline Road. .
Hearing on a New Application from Dam Good Systems,
for a beer and wine license at Dam Good Tacos,
120 1/2 West Laurel Street, Approved
Michael Falco, representative for Dam Good Systems, stated that they will card all patrons that order an
alcoholic beverage and that they must present valid identification. In response to questions from Liquor
Enforcement Officer Hahn, Mr. Falco described the premises.
Mr. Falco briefly described the petitioning process, stating that he received many positive comments in
support of this application.
Judge Lane adopted Resolution 2017-008 approving a new application from Dam Good Systems, for a
beer and wine liquor license at Dam Good Tacos, 120'/2West Laurel Street.
Hearing on a New Application from Foothills Pizzeria, Inc.,
for a hotel -restaurant liquor license at Grimaldi's Pizzeria,
327 East Foothills Parkway, Suite 110, Approved
Brian Proffitt, attorney representing Foothills Pizzeria, Inc., stated they will be asking the Authority to
register Joseph M. Ciolli, president, as the manager.
Mr. Bradford, district manager, was sworn. He stated that approximately 80% of their gross sales are
from the sale of food and that they currently have a beer and wine license. Mr. Bradford stated the
premises will not change.
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Eva Garretson, representative for Liquor Petitioning Professionals, was sworn. She briefly described the
Petitioning process and that these results show support for this application.
Judge Lane adopted Resolution 2017 - 009 approving a hotel -restaurant liquor license from Foothills
Pizzeria, Inc., dba Grimaldi's Pizzeria, 327 East Foothills Parkway, Suite 110.
The meeting adjourned at 3:10 p.m.
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Adjournment
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