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LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY
Regular Meeting - May 21, 1986
8:00 p.m.
A regular meeting of the Liquor Licensing Authority was held on Wednesday,
May 21, 1986, in the Council Chambers of the City of Fort Collins Municipal
Building. The following members were present: Acott, Bullard, Monaghan,
Morgan, Sommermeyer, Spaulding and Veazie.
Staff Members Present: Jim Broderick, Police Department
Debbie Caster, City Clerk's Office
Paul Eckman, City Attorney's Office
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of
April 23, 1986. Approved as Published
Authority member Sommermeyer made a motion, seconded by Authority member
Veazie, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of April 23, 1986, as
published. Yeas: Acott, Bullard, Monaghan, Sommermeyer, Spaulding, and
Veazie. Nays: Morgan.
Registration of Manager
Laurel Street Junction 518 West Laurel
Mr. Steve Kiefer, general manager, stated that the business is becoming
more directly involved with the community. He also stated that the
restaurant participates with the designated driver program. Mr Kiefer
noted that all employees are required to attend the seminars given by
Officer Ernie Tellez.
With respect to a prior DUI on his record, Mr. Kiefer stated he has
received some counseling. Mr. Kiefer added that he has become very
involved on a personal level with the designated driving program.
Authority member Sommermeyer made a motion, seconded by Authority member
Acott, to approve the registration of manager of Steve Kiefer for the
Laurel Street Junction, 518 West Laurel, contingent upon receipt by the
City an acceptable fingerprint report from the CBI. Yeas: Acott, Bullard,
Monaghan, Morgan, Sommermeyer, Spaulding, and Veazie. Nays: None.
Registration of Manager
Skippers. 2315 South College Avenue
Ms. Cindi Wailes, general manager, stated the restaurant is finalizing the
written policies regarding liquor sales. She added that information
covered in Officer Ernie Tellez' classes is included in their training
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manual. She spoke briefly of their policies.
Authority member Veazie made a motion, seconded by Authority member
Sommermeyer, to approve the registration of manager of Cindi Wailes for
Skippers, 2315 South College Avenue, contingent upon receipt by the City an
acceptable fingerprint report from the CBI. Yeas: Acott, Bullard,
Monaghan, Morgan, Sommermeyer, Spaulding, and Veazie. Nays: None.
Transfer of Ownership
Hemingwav's. 400 East Olive
Ronald and Nancy Flory, co -owners, stated they are requesting to transfer
the liquor license from Moonyeen Cook. They each spoke briefly of their
background. Mrs. Flory spoke of their training policies and stated they
will provide written policies to all of the employees. Mrs. Flory stated
she will be responsible for supervising the staff and stated Mr. Flory
works in the kitchen.
Authority member Sommermeyer made a motion, seconded by Authority member
Veazie, to approve the transfer of ownership for Hemingway's, 400 East
Olive, contingent upon receipt by the City an acceptable fingerprint report
from the CBI. Yeas: Acott, Bullard, Monaghan, Morgan, Sommermeyer,
Spaulding, and Veazie. Nays: None.
Transfer of Ownership
Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant 150 North College Avenue
Mr. Andre Mouton, corporate officer and part-owner, explained that the
partnership is transferring ownership of the license to a corporation. He
stated that one new individual is being added who will be a corporate
officer and stockholder. Mr. Mouton stated that he is responsible for
supervising the employees. He added that the employees will attend the
seminar conducted by Officer Tellez.
Authority member Sommermeyer made a motion, seconded. by Authority member
Acott, to approve the transfer of ownership .for Rio Grande Mexican
Restaurant, 150 North College Avenue, contingent upon receipt by the City
an acceptable fingerprint report from the CBI. Yeas: Acott, Bullard,
Monaghan, Morgan, Sommermeyer, Spaulding, and Veazie. Nays: None.
Transfer of Ownership
Farmers Inn. 2900 Harvard
Authority member Bullard abstained from participating on this item and left
his chair.
Mr. Jack Carney, part-owner, stated they
liquor license from Elizabeth Robinson,
Restaurant. Mr. Carney spoke briefly of
are requesting to transfer the
formerly of Seffor Thomas Mexican
his background. He stated there
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are two other restaurants located in LaSalle and Windsor. He stated his
position will be operating manager.
The Authority inquired about the background of Mr. James Gregory since the
police background reveals some criminal history. Mr. Carney stated Mr.
Gregory will be a silent partner and will not be involved with the day to
day operation of the business. The Authority suggested that the matter be
tabled for further discussion next month when Mr. Gregory can be present to
show rehabilitation. The Authority further ordered that all corporate
officers be present at the June hearing. It was pointed out that the
applicants may choose to have counsel present to represent them.
Authority member Veazie made a motion, seconded by Authority member
Spaulding, to table the hearing until June 18, 1986. Yeas: Acott,
Monaghan, Morgan, Spaulding, Sommermeyer, and Veazie. Nays: None.
Abstain: Bullard.
Expansion of Premises for
Farmer's Inn. 2900 Harvard
Authority member Veazie made a motion, seconded by Authority member
Sommermeyer, to table the matter until June 18, 1986. Yeas: Acott,
Monaghan, Morgan, Spaulding, Sommermeyer, and Veazie. Nays: None.
Abstain: Bullard.
New Application for a 3.2% Fermented Malt Beverage
Authority member Sommermeyer proposed changing the northern boundary line
of the neighborhood boundaries which were drafted by staff. He stated he
feels the north boundary line is too restrictive on the area to be
influenced by this licensed establishment.
The boundaries as proposed were as follows:
North from the subject premises to W. Myrtle ext. E. to Riverside
West from the subject premises to Stover Street
South from the subject premises to Drake Road
East from the subject premises to City Limits
Mr. Jim Craig, district manager, stated that the store will be servicing
the South area more than the North area.
Authority member Veazie stated that he feels the North boundary is
acceptable and noted that it falls within the 1/2 mile requirement.
Authority member Sommermeyer then noted that the South boundary is more
than the 1/2 mile requirement.
Authority member Sommermeyer made a motion, seconded by Authority member
Spaulding, to accept the new application, set the boundaries as proposed
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and set the final hearing for June 18, 1986. Yeas: Bullard, Monaghan,
Morgan, Sommermeyer, Spaulding. Nays: Acott, Veazie.
Final Hearing for a 3.2% Fermented Malt Beverage
License (Class B) for 7-Eleven. 2800 South Colleae Avenue
Mr. John Stavley, attorney representing the applicant, described briefly
the operating procedures with respect to dispensation of malt beverages.
Mr. Jim Craig, manager, distributed materials which explain the training
policies and procedures of Southland Corporation. Mr. Craig went on to
explain the on-the-job training that new employees receive. He stated that
he spot checks the employees on his store tours to see if they are checking
for ID's.
The Authority commended Mr. Craig and the organization on their thorough
training program.
Mr. Max Scott, owner of Oedipus, Inc., was sworn and stated he was
contracted to do a beer license petition survey for 7-Eleven, 2800 South
College Avenue. Applicant's Exhibit 1-4 were submitted into the record and
identified as four packets of petitions. Applicant's Exhibit 5 was
submitted into the record and identified as the summary report of the
petition survey. Mr. Scott stated that based on needs and desires, 92% of
the neighborhood signed in favor of the license.
Authority member Veazie made a motion, seconded by Authority member Morgan,
to approve the license for 7-Eleven, 2800 South College Avenue, contingent
upon receipt by the City an acceptable fingerprint report from the CBI.
Yeas: Acott, Bullard, Monaghan, Morgan, Sommermeyer, Spaulding, and
Veazie. Nays: None.
Final Resolution
Pizza Hut, 1075 Pennock Place
Authority member Veazie made a motion, seconded by Authority member
Spaulding, to approve the final resolution as presented. Yeas: Acott,
Bullard, Monaghan, Morgan, Sommermeyer, Spaulding, and Veazie. Nays: None.
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Detective Jim Broderick reported that there is no report this month.
Authority member Spaulding made a motion, seconded by Authority member
Sommermeyer, to adjourn.
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The Chairman put the motion which was unanimously adopted.
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:055 p.m.
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