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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLiquor Licensing Authority - Minutes - 02/26/19864 LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY Regular Meeting - February 26, 1986 7:30 P. M. A regular meeting of the Liquor Licensing Authority was held on Wednesday, February 26, 1986, in the Council Chambers of the City of Fort Collins Municipal Building. The following members were present: Monaghan, Morgan, Spaulding, and Veazie. Authority members Absent: Acott, Bullard, and Sommermeyer. Staff Members Present: Jim Broderick, Police Department Debbie Caster, City Clerk Paul Eckman, Assistant City Attorney Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 29, 1986 roved as Published Authority member Veazie made a motion, seconded by Authority member Morgan, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of January 29, 1986, as Published- Yeas: Morgan, Spaulding, and Veazie. Na Monaghan. Ys: None. Abstain: Chancre in Trade Name Authority member Veazie made a motion, seconded by Authority member Spaulding, to approve the change in trade name for Clover's to Laurel Street Junction, 518 West Laurel Street. Yeas: Monaghan, Morgan, Spaulding, and Veazie. Nays: None. Special Events Permit - 3.2% CSU Productions (College Days) - ADril 18 1986 Ms. Mary Karabatsos, events manager, described the events planned for this year's College Days. Ms. Karabatsos explained how the 3.2% beer will be sold and stated that ID's will be checked. She added that student marshalls are instructed to contact the CSU police if someone has had too much to drink. Ms. Karabatsos stated the event has the support of the CSU Administration and the Police Department. She explained that student marshalls will receive training from the CSU Police Department on how to sell and serve the 3.2% beer. Detective Jim Broderick stated there were no problems last year. Authority member Veazie made a motion, seconded by Authority member Spaulding, to approve the special events for CSU Productions (College Days) February 26, 1986 on April 18, 1986. Yeas: Monaghan, Morgan, Spaulding, and Veazie. Nays: None. Special Events Permit - 3.2% Lambda Chi Aloha Fraternity - April 17, 1986 Mr. Erin King, events manager, stated the event will be a fund raiser in which the proceeds go to Morgan Library and the fraternity. Mr. King stated the event will include live bands, beer, beverages and food. He explained that bartenders will be responsible for watching for intoxicated people and stated that ID's will be checked. In addition, Mr. King stated there will be a 4 foot snow fence to surround the grounds used outside. It was noted that the CSU Police will patrol the area. Mr. King stated there have been no problems in the past when holding this event. Authority member Spaulding made a motion, seconded by Authority member Veazie, to approve the special events permit for Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity on April 17, 1986 (in the event of rain, April 19, 1986). Yeas: Monaghan, Morgan, Spaulding and Veazie. Nays: None. Expansion of Premises for Marsanne's Cafe, 400 South Meldrum Ms. Marsanne Jablonski, part owner, stated she is requesting permission to add a 570 square foot patio on the North side of the restaurant. She stated a 3-foot wooden ledge railing will surround the patio. It was noted that access to the patio will be through the restaurant only. Ms. Jablonski stated that the current seating capacity is 49 and the proposed patio will seat 16. Authority member Monaghan recamnPnded raising the height of the fence for security reasons. Ms. Jablonski assured the Authority that there will be close supervision of the patio and that at least one wait person will be assigned to the patio area. Authority member Veazie made a motion, seconded by Authority member Spaulding, to determine that the expansion is not substantial and approve the proposed patio. Yeas: Monaghan, Morgan, Spaulding, and Veazie. Nays: None. Registration of Manager Skipper's, 2315 South Collette Avenue Mr. Max Mitchell, general manager, stated he is still studying the liquor laws to be more familiar with the State and City codes. -2- ! 0 February 26, 1986 It was noted that a thorough investigation has been conducted by the police Department and that they are reo mmending approval of the manager. Authority member Veazie made a motion, seconded by Authority member Morgan, to approve the registration of manager of Max Mitchell for Skipper's, 2315 South College Avenue. Yeas: Monaghan, Morgan, Spaulding, and Veazie. Nays: None. Registration of Manager Great American Rib Company. 4010 South College Avenue Ms. Judy Terrell, general manager, was present to answer any questions. It was noted that a thorough investigation has been conducted by the police Department and that they are recommending approval of the manager. Authority member Veazie made a motion, seconded by Authority member Morgan, to approve the registration of manager of Judy Terrell for Great American Rib Company, 4010 South College Avenue. Yeas: Monaghan, Morgan, Spaulding, and Veazie. Nays: None. Transfer of Ownership Daily's, 151 South College Avenue Mr. David Hill, owner, stated he is proposing a full -service restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Mr. Hill stated he has contacted Officer Ernie Tellez to attend one of the recommended liquor seminars. He stated that his policy is to check anyone's ID who looks under the age of 30 years old. Authority member Spaulding made a motion, seconded by Authority member Veazie, to approve the transfer of ownership for Daily's (formerly House of Yakitori), 151 South College Avenue. Yeas: Monaghan, Morgan, Spaulding, and Veazie. Nays: None. Transfer of Ownership Osco Drug, 112 East Foothills Parkway Mr. Gene Hill, general manager, explained that there has been a change in corporate structure. Mr. Hill stated the company is still owned by American Stores. Authority member Spaulding made a motion, seconded by Authority member Veazie, to approve the transfer of ownership for Osco Drug, 112 East Foothills Parkway, yeas: Monaghan, Morgan, Spaulding, and Veazie. Nays: None. -3- February 26, 1986 Preliminary Hearing and Resolution for The Moot House, 2626 South Collecxe Avenue The boundaries as proposed by the Administration were as follows: North from the subject premises to Prospect Road West from the subject premises to Shields Street South from the subject premises to Horsetooth Road Fast from the subject premises to Iemay Avenue Mr. K. Bill Tiley, owner, stated the boundaries are acceptable. Authority member Veazie made a motion, seconded by Authority member Spaulding, to accept the boundaries as proposed for The Moot House, 2626 South College Avenue. Yeas: Monaghan, Morgan, Spaulding, and Veazie. Nays: None. Authority member Veazie made a motion, seconded by Authority member Spaulding, to adopt the preliminary resolution as presented. Yeas: Monaghan, Morgan, Spaulding, and Veazie. Nays: None. Final Hearing for a Hotel -Restaurant License for The Rio Grande. 150 North College Avenue Mr. Andre Mouton, co-owner, was sworn and introduced his partner Patrick McGaughran. It was noted that Mr. McGaughran is a silent partner in the business only and will not work at the restaurant. Mr. Mouton stated he is responsible for the day to day operation of the restaurant. He stated they are requesting the liquor license in order to complement their food menu. Mr. Mouton stated he will be the bartender and stated he has contacted Officer Ernie Tellez regarding his training class. Mr. McGaughran stated that their employees will be adequately trained on the liquor laws. Applicant's Exhibits 1 and 2 were submitted and entered into the record as evidence. Applicant's Exhibit 1 was identified as profiles and Applicant's Exhibit 2 was identified as petitions. With respect to the petitions which were circulated, Mr. Mouton stated there was a favorable response from the community. He stated approximately 70% of the people surveyed favored signing the petition. It was noted that a few non-drinkers refused to sign the petition. Authority member Veazie made a motion, seconded by Authority member Spaulding, to approve the license for The Rio Grande, 150 North College Avenue, contingent upon receipt by the City, within six months from this date, an acceptable fingerprint report from the Colorado Bureau of Investigations. Yeas: Monaghan, Morgan, Spaulding, and Veazie. Nays: None. -4- February 26, 1986 Authority member Veazie made a motion, seconded by Authority member Spaulding, to approve the final resolution as presented. Yeas: Monaghan, Morgan, Spaulding, and Veazie. Nays: None. Final Hearing for a Transfer of Location for a Retail Liouor Store License for The Winery, 725 Lemay Avenue Suite C3 Mr. Otis Beach, attorney representing the applicant called his first witness, Mr. Bernol Soutar. Mr. Bernol Soutar, owner and manager, was sworn and explained that he desires to move his store to the Riverside/Lemay Shopping Center due to the increase in rent at his old location. Applicant's Exhibit 1 was submitted and identified as a drawing of the proposed layout of the new location. Mr. Soutar noted for the record that this location is not located within 500 feet of any school. Mr. Soutar stated he has held a liquor license for approximately 6 years and has never had any violations. He spoke briefly of his carding policy. Mr. Soutar stated he feels that because his store is primarily a wine oriented store that the current needs and desires of the neighborhood are not being met. Applicant's Exhibits 2-5 were submitted and identified as petitions circulated on behalf of the application. Mr. Soutar explained how the petitioning process was conducted. He stated that overall a very favorable response was received and noted that approximately 90% of the people contacted signed in favor. It was noted that customers at the existing location signed the petitions, as well as employees and residents of the neighborhood. Mr. Soutar stated that a few people refused to sign for various reasons. Mr. Beach noted for the record that Mr. Soutar has a pending alcohol driving offense on his record since the Police Department check was conducted. Mr. Beach stated he is representing Mr. Soutar in the matter and stated they have been offered a deferred sentence. He stated he feels the matter will never show on Mr. Soutar's record. It was also noted for the record that the new application for transfer of location also reflects a change in corporate structure. Mr. Soutar stated that Marsha Blake has sold all of her corporate stock to Tan Blake. Authority member Spaulding made a motion, seconded by Authority member Veazie, to approve the transfer of location and change of corporate structure for The Winery, 725 Lemay Avenue, Suite C3, contingent upon receipt by the City, within six months, of an acceptable fingerprint report from the Colorado Bureau of Investigations. Yeas: Monaghan, Morgan, Spaulding, and Veazie. Nays: None. Authority Member Veazie made a motion, seconded by Authority member Spaulding, to approve the final resolution as presented. Yeas: Monaghan, Morgan, Spaulding, and Veazie. Nays: None. -5- February 26, 1986 Adiourrrment Authority member Spaulding made a motion, seconded by Authority member Veazie, to adjourn. The chairman put the motion which was unanimously adopted. The meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:40 p.m. Chairman ���� 69W �