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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLiquor Licensing Authority - Minutes - 03/26/1986LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY Regular Meeting - March 26, 1986 7:35 P.M. A regular meeting of the Liquor Licensing Authority was held on Wednesday, March 26, 1986, in the Council Chambers of the City of Fort Collins Municipal Building. The following members were present: Acott, Bullard, Monaghan, Morgan, and Spaulding. Authority Members Absent: Sommermeyer and Veazie. Staff Members Present: Jim Broderick, Police Department Debbie Caster, City Clerk Paul Eckman, Assistant City Attorney Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 26, 1986, Approved as Published Authority member Morgan made a motion, seconded by Authority member Spaulding, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of February 26, 1986, as published. Yeas: Monaghan, Morgan, and Spaulding. Nays: None. Abstain: Acott and Bullard. New Application for a 3.2% Fermented Malt Beverage License (Class A) for Pizza Hut 1075 Pennock Place The boundaries as proposed by the Administration were as follows: North from the subject premises to East Mountain Avenue West from the subject premises to South College Avenue South from the subject premises to East Prospect Road East from the subject premises to City Limits Mr. James Winters, owner, stated the boundaries are acceptable. Authority member Acott made a motion, seconded by Authority member Bullard, to accept the new application, set the boundaries as proposed and set the final hearing for April 23, 1986. Yeas: Acott, Bullard, Monaghan, Morgan, and Spaulding. Nays: None. Expansion of Premises for Fort Collins Marriott Hotel, 350 E. Horsetooth Road Mr. Skip Roush, part-owner and general manager, requested an expansion to the premises to include a courtyard of 13,300 square feet. He stated the courtyard is surrounded on three sides by the building. Mr. Roush stated the courtyard will be used by various groups and noted that on occasion no March 26, 1986 liquor would be served. It was pointed out that one side of the courtyard faces the employee parking lot. Mr. Roush stated that access to the courtyard will be through the hotel only. Members of the Authority raised some questions and stated their concerns with the side of the courtyard which faces the employee parking lot. Mr. Roush stated he would consider placing stanchions and ropes across the area with signs which state "Private Party" on one side and "No Alcoholic Beverage Beyond This Point" on the other side. Mr. Roush stated the security staff is responsible for monitoring the crowds and will keep an eye open for people wandering off with a drink. In further response to some questions by the Authority, Mr. Roush stated bartenders, banquet management staff and security staff verify ages and watch for minors. Authority member Spaulding made a motion to determine that the expansion is not substantial and to approve the proposed courtyard as part of the licensed premises. Authority member Acott seconded the motion by amending it to include the placement of stanchions or some other form of barrier to separate the courtyard from the open area leading to the employee parking area whenever liquor is served. Authority member Spaulding stated the amendment is friendly. Yeas: Acott, Bullard, Monaghan, and Morgan. Nays: None. Special Events Permit - Liquor Downtown Rotary Club - May 24, 1986 Mr. Dave Dwyer, representative for the Downtown Rotary Club, requested a special events permit to serve liquor at the event to be held May 24 at the CSU Lory Student Center. He stated this is the fourth annual event and noted there have been no problems in year's past with serving liquor at the event. Mr. Dwyer stated there will be members of the club and professional bartenders trained to look for minors. Authority member Acott made a motion, seconded by Authority member Spaulding, to approve the special events permit for the Downtown Rotary Club on May 24, 1986. Yeas: Acott, Bullard, Monaghan, Morgan and Spaulding. Nays: None. Special Events Permit - 3.2% Muscular Dystrophy Association - April 19, 1986 Mr. Mike Newman, Northern Colorado District Director for MDA, was present. Mr. Chuck Richards, representative from Phi Gamma Delta, stated this is the second annual event the fraternity is proposing to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. With respect to security, Mr. Richards stated two CSU Police Officers will be stationed at the gates and 15 fraternity members will be assigned to patrol the grounds. It was noted that a picket fence will be placed to surround the grounds used outdoors. -2- • March 26, 1986 Mr. Richards stated the CSU Police Officers will be carding for ID's at the entrance gate. Authority member Spaulding made a motion, seconded by Authority member Acott, to approve the special events permit for Muscular Dystrophy Association on April 19, 1986. Yeas: Acott, Bullard, Monaghan, Morgan, and Spaulding. Nays: None. Special Events Permit - 3.2% Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity - April 19 1986 Mr. Kyle Meyers, public relations director and fraternity member, stated the event will be held at the house to raise money for the Children's Heart Foundation. Mr. Meyers stated the event will be held on the first floor and basement level of the fraternity house as well as the front yard. He stated that Fort Collins Police officers will be at the gate to check for ID's. In addition, he stated 14 fraternity members will be assigned to securing the grounds and watch for intoxicated people. It was noted that a 4-foot fence will be used to surround the grounds outdoors. The Authority expressed their concern in dispensing beer in 32 ounce cups. They cautioned Mr. Meyers of the liability that the fraternity could face and requested that they serve the beer in smaller sizes. Mr. Meyers agreed to use smaller cups. Mr. Meyers also noted that there will be a ride home program available in the event that someone cannot drive home. Authority member Spaulding made a motion, seconded by Authority member Acott, to approve the special events permit for Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity on April 19, 1986, with the stipulation that beer be dispensed in smaller cups and the fraternity use caution and tight control in and around the parameters of the event. Yeas: Acott, Bullard, Monaghan, Morgan, and Spaulding. Nays: None. Special Events Permit - Liquor American Legion Alonzo Martinez Post 187 Mr. Jerry Sanchez, Past Commander, requested a permit for a benefit dance to raise money for a building fund. Mr. Sanchez stated they will sell burritos, chips, nachos and drinks. He stated officers of the Fort Collins Police Department will patrol the area between 9 p.m. and 1 a.m. Mr. Sanchez stated this is the fourth year for this type of event and there have been no problems in the past. In response to a question by the Authority, Mr. Sanchez stated members of the club will be trained on how to bartend, check for ID's and check for intoxicated persons. Authority member Acott made a motion, seconded by Authority member Spaulding, to approve the special events permit for American Legion Alonzo Martinez Post 187 on April 12, 1986. Yeas: Acott, Bullard, Monaghan, Morgan, and Spaulding. Nays: None. 511 March 26, 1986 Special Events Permit - 3.2% Delta Upsilon Fraternity - April 19, 1986 Mr. Robert Ripe, social chairman, distributed some written material to the board which explains the event more in detail. Mr. Ripe stated they are requesting a beer permit to sell beverages at a Toga Party to be held on April 19 at the fraternity. He explained that there will be one entrance where ID's will be checked. Mr. Ripe stated that no members of the fraternity will drink alcoholic beverages. It was noted that the entrance fee pays for all the beer you can drink. The Authority stated their concern with controlling intoxication. Mr. Ripe stated they are providing rides for those who cannot drive home. He also stated that the members who serve the beer will be responsible for determining whether someone is intoxicated. Mr. Ripe stated no other security will be provided other than the fraternity members themselves. The Authority stated their concern with the all you can drink concept and the fact that no other security will be on the premises. Mr. Ripe indicated that he would be willing to look into hiring an off duty police officer, as suggested by the Authority. The Authority also stated that members of the fraternity who will be dispensing the beer need to be trained to check ID's and look for signs of intoxication. Mr. Ripe suggested changing the system from an all you can drink concept to purchasing tickets for each beer. The Authority expressed their concern that this event has not been well thought out or planned. Authority member Spaulding made a motion, seconded by Authority member Acott, to deny the application for special events permit for Delta Upsilon Fraternity. Yeas: Acott, Monaghan, Morgan, and Spaulding. Nays: Bullard. Special Events Permit - 3.2% Scottish Society of Northern Colorado - May 31, 1986 Authority member Acott abstained from voting on this item. Mr. Charles Unfug, president of the Scottish Society, stated this is the fifth annual event to be held on May 31, 1986, at the CSU Athletic Field. He stated the field is enclosed by a chain link fence. Mr. Unfug explained the activities which take place at the event. He stated the event is very family oriented. Mr. Unfug explained that members of the Society will be dispensing beer and noted that a CSU police officer is on the premises all day long. Authority member Spaulding made a motion, seconded by Authority member Morgan, to approve the special events permit for Scottish Society on Northern Colorado. Yeas: Bullard, Morgan, Monaghan, and Spaulding. Nays: None. Abstain: Acott. -4- • March 26, 1986 Special Events Permit - 3.2% State Board of Agriculture, Ellis Hall - April 19 1986 Mr. John Orsowski, coordinator of the event, made his presentation to the Authority. Assistant City Attorney Paul Eckman stated this event qualifies as a private party and ruled that a permit is not necessary. He explained that because only members of Ellis Hall and their guests are allowed entry and because there is an admission fee which is uniform regardless of what type of beverage is consumed Mr. Orsowski should withdraw his request. Mr. Orsowski stated he was told by the University to apply for a special events permit. He then stated that he would withdraw his request for the permit. Final Hearing for a Hotel -Restaurant License for the Moot House, 2626 South College Avenue Mr. K. Bill Tiley, owner, was sworn and introduced the general manager, Mr. Jim Garber. Mr. Tiley explained that they are doing some redecorating but stated the restaurant will operate the same as before with the same menu and bar service. Mr. Tiley spoke briefly of the difficult financial problems he faced which caused the restaurant to close. Mr. Garber stated the bar service will be second to the restaurant operation. He stated there was one violation at the establishment prior to its closing. It was noted that Mr. Garber will return before the board for approval as the registered manager. Applicants Exhibit 1 was submitted and identified as the notarization and certification of the petitions. Applicants Exhibit 2 was submitted and identified as the petitions circulated on behalf of the application. Applicants Exhibit 3 was submitted and identified as instructions to employees on regulations pertaining to liquor laws. Applicants Exhibit 4 was submitted and identified as a summary of the petition survey. The above exhibits were received into evidence. Mr. Garber stated they received a very favorable response from the neighborhood. He stated most people are looking forward to the restaurant re -opening. Authority member Spaulding made a motion, seconded by Authority member Acott, to approve the license for the Moot House, 2626 South College Avenue. Yeas: Acott, Bullard, Monaghan, Morgan and Spaulding. Nays: None. Authority member Spaulding made a motion, seconded by Authority member Acott, to approve the final resolution as presented. Yeas: Acott, Bullard, Monaghan, Morgan, and Spaulding. Nays: None. -5- March 26, 1986 Police Report Detective Jim Broderick requested a show/cause hearing for Linden's, 214 Linden Street, for a violation involving an intoxicated person on the premises. Detective Broderick explained that the person was allowed to remain on the premises while the manager and employees of the establishment were aware of his condition. Authority member Bullard suggested the board send a letter of concern to the licensee detailing their responsibilities. Authority member Spaulding stated she feels the Police Department is doing it's job and the Authority should grant a hearing. Detective Broderick stated a letter of concern would be acceptable to him if it accomplishes the same result. He stated he feels that the manager of the premises needs to be aware of his responsibilities. Authority member Bullard made a motion, seconded by Authority member Morgan, to issue a letter of concern to Lindens, 214 Linden. Yeas: Bullard, Monaghan, and Morgan. Nays: Acott and Spaulding. Adjournment Authority member Acott made a motion, seconded by Authority member Morgan, to adjourn. The Chairman put the motion which was unanimously adopted. The meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:10 p.m. Alan C U' Secretary l�