HomeMy WebLinkAboutLiquor Licensing Authority - Minutes - 05/16/2005LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY MINUTES
Regular Meeting - May 16, 2005
1:00 P.M.
Staff Liaison: Aimee Jensen
A regular meeting of the Liquor Licensing Authority was held on May 16, 2005 in Municipal Court,
Justice Center, 201 LaPorte. Judge Kathleen M. Lane presiding.
Staff in attendance: Teresa Ablao, Assistant City Attorney
Robert Younger, Liquor Enforcement Officer
Aimee Jensen, Deputy City Clerk
Agenda Review
Deputy City Clerk Jensen stated that the request from Choice City Butcher & Deli, LLC, dba Choice
City Butcher & Deli to modify the licensed premises at 104 West Olive will be heard at the end of the
meeting.
Transfer of Ownership of Canyon Avenue Restaurant,
211 Canyon Avenue, from Canyon Avenue Restaurant
and Lounge, LLC, to DSMS Enterprises, LLC, and
Trade Name Change to Canyon Chop House, Postponed to June 20, 2005
Matt Schump, representative for DSMS Enterprises, LLC, briefly discussed his background. He stated
he will be adding a patio to the front and that he has no experience in the sale and service of alcohol.
Judge Lane postponed consideration of the transfer of ownership of Canyon Avenue Restaurant, 211
Canyon Avenue, from Canyon Avenue Restaurant and Lounge, LLC, to DSMS Enterprises, LLC, and
trade name change to Canyon Chop House to June 20, 2005 and directed Mr. Schump to provide
Deputy City Clerk Jensen with a current diagram of the premise.
Hearing on a New Application
from Dillon Companies, Inc., for a
3.2% Beer - Off Premise License
at King Soopers #97, 2602 South Timberline Road, Approved
Alan Dill, representative for Dillon Companies, Inc., stated he is ready to proceed. Mr. Dill called Barb
Osness, property manager for Dillon Companies, Inc., was sworn. She stated she has been with King
Soopers for 30 years. Ms. Osness briefly described her background. She stated this store will be
opening July 20, 2005. Ms. Osness stated that Dillon Companies, Inc., operates between 2200 and 2300
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grocery stores throughout the country. She stated that all sales clerks will be required to attend T.I.P.'s
certified training. Ms. Osness stated employees found in violation of the liquor code receive a
suspension. She stated that less than .5% of their gross sales come from the sale of 3.2% beer.
In response to a question from the Judge, Ms. Osness briefly discussed the violations of other stores
in Colorado.
Judge Lane adopted Resolution 2005-09 approving the 3.2%Beer - Off Premise application from Dillon
Companies, Inc., at King Soopers #97, 2602 South Timberline Road.
Hearing on a New Application from
Toasty Mountain LLC, for a Beer and Wine
License at Cheba Hut Toasted Subs, 104 East Laurel Street
Scott Jennings, representative for Toasty Mountain, LLC, was sworn. He briefly described his
background. Mr. Jennings stated many of his customers have requested that he provide beer and wine.
He stated he will attend Liquor Enforcement Younger's training class. Mr. Jennings stated they intend
to close by 10:30 p.m., each evening. He briefly described the premise.
Stan Dobbs, manager, was sworn. He briefly described his background. Mr. Dobbs stated he will
attend Liquor Enforcement Officer Younger's training class. He stated only the manager on duty will
serve the beer and wine. Mr. Dobbs stated he will develop a training manual for each employee. He
stated any employee found in violation of the liquor code will be terminated immediately. Mr. Dobbs
stated he has a current liquor code on premise and is familiar with it.
Mr. Dobbs briefly described the petitioning process. He stated he allowed anyone petitioned to sign
in opposition to the application.
Judge Lane adopted Resolution 2005-11 approved an application from Toasty Mountain, LLC, for a
beer and wine license at Cheba Hut, 104 East Laurel, contingent upon Mr. Dobbs and Mr. Jennings
attend training and provide proof of training to Deputy City Clerk Jensen.
Request from Choice City Butcher & Deli, LLC,
dba Choice City Butcher & Deli to Change, Alter, or Modify
the Licensed Premises at 104 West Olive, Approved
Russ Robinson and Derek Johnson, representatives for Choice City Butcher & Deli, LLC, briefly
described the proposed changes. Mr. Robinson stated that the liquor storage and how it's served will
not change. In response to a question from the Judge, Mr. Johnson stated he will submit an updated
diagram to Deputy City Clerk Jensen.
Mr. Robinson briefly described the petitioning process. He stated he received many positive comments
in support of this application.
Judge Lane approved the request from Choice City Butcher & Deli, LLC, dba Choice City Butcher &
Deli to change, alter or modify the licensed premises at 104 West Olive.
The meeting adjourned at 1:50 p.m.
Adjoumment
Municipal Judge
May 16, 2005