HomeMy WebLinkAboutLiquor Licensing Authority - Minutes - 02/04/2016LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY MINUTES
Regular Meeting, February 4, 2016
1:00 P.M.
Staff Liaison: Aimee Jensen
A regular meeting of the Liquor Licensing Authority was held February 4, 2016 in Municipal Court, 215
North Mason. Judge Kathleen M. Lane presiding.
Staff in attendance: Bron-,vyn Scurlock, Assistant City Attorney
David'Lindsay, Liquor Enforcement Officer
Aimee Jensen, Deputy City Clerk
Registration of Tom Anthony Theis as Manager of
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar,
4306 South College Avenue, Approved
Tom Anthony Theis, manager applicant, briefly described his background. He stated any patron ordering
an alcoholic beverage must provide valid identification. Mr. Theis stated that if a patron orders a third
drink, a manager is automatically notified to visit the table. He stated that when a cocktail order is entered
into the register, the register reminds the employee to check the patron's id. Mr. Theis stated their policy
is to card all patrons ordering an alcoholic beverage. He stated if any employee is found in violation of
the liquor code is immediately terminated and that he has a current copy of the liquor code on premise.
Judge Lane approved the registration of Tom Anthony Theis as manager of Applebee's Neighborhood
Grill & Grill, 4306 South College Avenue.
Hearing on a New Application from The Waffle Lab, LLC,
for a hotel -'restaurant liquor license at
The Waffle Lab,130 West Olive Street, Suite D, Approved
Justin Brown and Erik Rohman, representatives fox The Waffle Lab, LLC, were sworn. Mr. Brown stated
customers have requested alcohol be available. He stated they will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Mr. Brown stated he anticipates their alcohol sales to be 15% of gross sales. He stated he has been in the
restaurant business for 10+ years that also had full bars and that he is experienced in evaluating people
for visible intoxication. Mr. Rohman stated they will do ServSafe training after they hire their entire staff
and that he will be the onsite manager. He stated they will card any patron ordering an alcoholic beverage
will be required to ,provide a valid id. Mr. Rohman stated he will be responsible for training new
employees. He stated any employee found in violation of the liquor code will be immediately terminated.
In response to a question from the Authority, Mr. Rohman described the premises and that they will wait
staff specifically assigned to monitoring the patio. Mr. Brown stated they are making only minor changes
to the premises from the previous tenants. .
February 4, 2016
Mr. Rohman briefly described the petitioning process. He stated he was surprised with how many
residents were familiar with The Waffle Lab. Mr. Rohman stated this application has been very well
received.
Judge Lane adopted Resolution 2016-001 approving a hotel -restaurant liquor license application from
The Waffle Lab, LLC, dba The Waffle Lab, at 130 West Olive Street, Suite D.
Hearing on a New Application from Brave New Wheel, LLC
for a beer and wine license at Brave New Wheel,
105 East Myrtle Street, Approved
Nathan Hope, representative for Brave New Wheel, LLC, was sworn. He stated they will only be adding
4-5 bar stools to allow customers to have a beer while their bike is being repaired. Mr. Hope stated that
Brave New Wheel has become a local hang put for the neighbors. He stated they currently close at 8:00
p.m.,however, they may stay open later once they have this license. Mr. Hope stated he expects alcohol
sales to be less than 10% of his gross sales. He stated that he and all his employees will be TIP's trained
and that there is a minimum of two people working at any time. Mr. Hope stated any patron ordering
an alcoholic beverage will be required to provide valid identification to be served.
Nathan Hope briefly described the petitioning process. He stated he received a tremendous amount of
support from the neighborhood for this application.
Judge Lane adopted Resolution 2016-006 approving a beer and wine license application from Brave New
Wheel, LLC, dba Brave New Wheel, 105 East Myrtle Street.
Hearing on a New Application from Terrapin Enterprises, LLC,
for a brew pub license at Poudre Keg,
253 Linden Street Approve
Jim Kimball, representative for Terrapin Enterprises, LLC, was sworn. He stated he will be open for
lunch and dinners and possibly Sunday brunch. Mr. Kimball stated he will likely have between 10-12
employees. He stated any patron ordering an alcohol beverage will be required to produce valid
identification. Mr. Kimball stated he anticipates his food sales to be 30-40% of his gross sales. He stated
he will have two assistant managers that will be on premise when he is not. Mr. Kimball stated the patio
is easily visible from inside. He stated he will only be making cosmetic changes to the premises.
Elly Just, representative for Aggie Agency, was sworn and briefly described the petitioning process. She
stated she received many positive comments in support of this application.
Judge Lane adopted Resolution 2016-008 approving a new application from Terrapin Enterprises, LLC,
for a brew pub license at Poudre Keg, 253 Linden Street.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 2:00 p.m. .
Municipal Judge
February 4, 2016