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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLiquor Licensing Authority - Minutes - 12/08/1982LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY Regular Meeting - December 8, 1982 7:30 P.M. A regular meeting of the Liquor Licensing Authority was held on Wednesday, December 8 1982, in the Council Chambers of the City of Fort Collins Municipal Building. Roll call was answered by the following members: Bujack, Monaghan, Sheahan, Veazie and Wilson. (Secretary's Note: Author- ity member Long arrived at approximately 8:45 p.m.) Authority Members Absent: Oldham. Staff Members Present: Debbie Caster, City Clerk's Office Frank Russell, Police Department Pete Ruggiero, City Attorney's Office Election of Officers Several members of the Authority requested that this matter be tabled to the end of the meeting when everyone was present. It was decided that Marty Wilson would chair the meeting until the officers were elected. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 10, 1982, Approved as Amended Authority member Wilson amended the first line of the first paragraph on page 6 to read Regulation 47-105.1C(1)(c). Authority member Bujack made a motion, seconded by Authority member Veazie, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of November 10, 1982, as amended. The Acting Chairperson put the motion with the following votes: Yeas: Bujack, Monaghan, Sheahan, Veazie and Wilson. Nays: None. Modification of Premises Cafe Columbine, 647 South College Avenue Jay Witlen, owner, was present to explain the recent modification to the Cafe. Mr. Witten stated he has enclosed the existing patio area which will -2- December 8, 1982 allow him to serve those tables year round. He explained that the glass will be removed during the summer and put back on during the winter months. Mr. Witlen assured the Authority that there are no changes in the seating arrangement or any structural changes being made. Authority member Bujack made a motion, seconded by Authority member Shea- han, to approve the modification of premises for Cafe Columbine, 647 South College Avenue, on the basis that the modification is not substantial. The Acting Chairperson put the motion with the following votes: Yeas: Bujack, Monaghan, Sheahan, Veazie and Wilson. Nays: None. Registration of Manager Sea Galley, 100 West Troutman Parkway Mr. Mark Stoldt, manager of Sea Galley, was sworn, and spoke of his back- ground. He stated since he interviewed with Officer Russell he has become very familiar with the Colorado Liquor Code. Mr. Stoldt explained that he has two assistant managers, employees in charge of different departments, and a bar manager. All of these employees are responsible for training other employees in their specific areas. He stated he presents a packet to all new employees which includes information on guidelines in checking for ID's, how to dispose of empty bottles, etc. He stated there is some verbal training that he and the assistant managers conduct. Mr. Stoldt pointed out that he has a copy of the ID guideline booklet on the premises at all times. Authority member Monaghan made a motion, seconded by Authority member Bujack, to approve the registration of manager for Mark Stoldt at Sea Galley, 100 West Troutman Parkway. The Acting Chairperson put the motion with the following votes: Yeas: Bujack, Monaghan, Sheahan, Veazie and Wilson. Nays: None. Registration of Manager Bennigan's, 2203 South College Avenue Mr. Bob McCullough, manager of Bennigan's, was sworn and spoke briefly of his background. He stated he has worked with Bennigan's restaurants for the past four years. Mr. McCullough stated that he has three assistant managers, a bar manager and three training coordinators. He stated his bar manager is very experienced in the business and stated a lot of the train- ing in relation to liquor licensing is part of his job. Mr. McCullough stated that he is on the premises approximately 60 hours a week. As part of the training process, he explained that all employees are provided a manual and later tested on the City and State liquor laws. -3- December 8, 1982 Authority member Monaghan made a motion, seconded by Authority members Bujack, to approve the registratin of manager for Bob McCullough at Benni- gan's, 2203 South College Avenue. The Acting Chairperson put the motion with the following votes: Yeas: Bujack, Monaghan, Sheahan, Veazie and Wilson. Nays: None. Special Events License (Liquor) for Women's Guild of the Fort Collins Symphony Orchestra January 29. 1983 Ms. Jane Hadden, representative of the Women's Guild of the Fort Collins Symphony Orchestra, stated the organization is the main financial backer to the Fort Collins Symphony and and has three fund raisers per year. She stated they are requesting a special events license for the Mardi Gras to be held January 29, 1983, at the Lory Student Center Ballroom. Ms. Hadden explained that the events of the evening will consist of a dinner and dance. A total of 350-360 guests are expected. She pointed out that it is doubtful anyone under the age of 21 will be present. However, Ms. Hadden stated that each table has a table reservation chairman who will be re- sponsible for checking ID's if anyone looks under 21. Ms. Hadden stated two bartenders will be serving the guests. It was noted that all liquor will stop being served approximately 1/2 hour before the band stops play- ing. Authority member Veazie made a motion, seconded by Authority member Bujack, to approve the special events permit for the Women's Guild of the Fort Collins Symphony Orchestra for January 29 and 30, 1983, between the hours of 7:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. The Acting Chairperson put the motion with the following votes: Yeas: Bujack, Sheahan, Veazie and Wilson. Nays: None. Abstain: Monaghan. Special Events License (3.2%) for Colorado State University, February 11 and 12, 1983 Mr. Keith Babcock, representative and Hall director for Ingersoll Hall, distributed material explaining the event. He went on to say that this is an annual event put on by the students at Ingersoll Hall to raise money for the dorm. The activities will include a casino area for play -like gambling and a band will also play. Mr. Babcock stated a committee was established to put on this event and the people on the committee will check for ID's. He added that a training session will be conducted for the committee members on how to check for ID's. Mr. Babcock stated an ID guideline -4- December 8, 1982 booklet has also been obtained for the committee's reference. It was noted that people are allowed to leave the area but should they return, all ID's will be rechecked. In addition, Mr. Babcock stated that CSU police will be on duty. Authority member Bujack made a motion, seconded by Authority member Veazie, to approve the special events permit for Colorado State University, Inger- soll Hall, for February 11 and 12, 1983, between the hours of 8 p.m. and midnight. The Acting Chairperson put the motion with the following votes: Yeas: Bujack, Monaghan, Sheahan, Veazie and Wilson. Nays: None. New Application Accepted for a Hotel -Restaurant License for Red Lobster, 3309 South College Avenue Authority member Bujack made a motion, seconded by Authority member Mona- ghan, to accept the application and set the preliminary hearing for January 5, 1983, and the final hearing for February 2, 1983. The Acting Chairperson put the motion with the following votes: Yeas: Bujack, Monaghan, Sheahan, Veazie and Wilson. Nays: None. New Application Accepted for a Hotel -Restaurant License for Chi Chi's, 3500 South College Avenue, Suite 2 Authority member Veazie made a motion, seconded by Authority member Mona- ghan, to accept the application and set the preliminary hearing for January 5, 1983, and the final hearing for February 2, 1983. The Acting Chairperson put the motion with the following votes: Yeas: Bujack, Monaghan, Sheahan, Veazie, and Wilson. Nays: None. Final Hearing for a Hotel -Restaurant License for Pringle Brothers Fine Wine and Spirits, 2170 West Drake Road #B-7 (Secretary's Note: The address for this establishment has been noted in previous minutes as 2160 West Drake Road #B-7. The correct address is 2170 West Drake Road #B-7.) -5- December 8, 1982 The Resolution outlining the results of the preliminary hearing was read by title only. Authority menber Bujack made a motion, seconded by Authority member Veazie, to adopt the Resolution as presented. The Acting Chairperson put the motion with the following votes: Yeas: Bujack, Monaghan, Sheahan, Veazie and Wilson. Nays: None. (Secretary's Note: Authority member Long arrived at this point in the meeting.) Mr. David Wood, attorney representing the applicant, called his first witness, Ralph Phillips Pringle, Jr. Mr. Ralph Phillips Pringle, Jr., 2044 Huntington Circle, Fort Collins, CO, was sworn and stated he and his brother are partners in the business. He stated he currently is employed as a wine clerk at The Winery, 2601 South Lemay Avenue. He stated he has no financial interest in the license at The Winery. Mr. Pringle stated his liquor store will be located in the Drake Crossing Shopping Center at the corner of Drake Road and Taft Hill Road. Appli- cant's Exhibit 4 was submitted into evidence and identified as the site plan of the shopping center. Applicant's Exhibit 5 was admitted and identified as side views of Building B, which is the building he is pro- posing to occupy. Mr. Pringle went on to identify Applicant's Exhibit 1 as a rendering of the interior of the liquor store, which was also admitted into evidence. Applicants Exhibit 6 was submitted and identified as samples of the carpeting, tile and wood work to be used in the decor of the store. An overview of the floor plan was also sumbitted into evidence, marked as Applicant's Exhibit 2. Mr. Pringle explained that his store will carry a wide variety of beer, wine and liquor. He pointed out, however, that his main emphasis will be with wine sales. It was noted that the anticipated opening date of the store is March 1, 1983. Applicant's Exhibit 8 was submitted and identified as the construction schedule for the completion of the store. Applicant's Exhibit 9 was also submitted and identified as the priority schedule. Mr. Pringle identified Applicant's Exhibit 3 as the rendering of the interior of the liquor store. Mr. Pringle spoke briefly of his background and previous experience working in liquor stores. He pointed out that he has never received a violation while working in a liquor store. He added that he is very familiar with the liquor laws of Colorado. -6- December 8, 1982 Mr. Pringle stated his hours of operation will be from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. He stated he intends to cater his business to the working community and home owners. He stated he will act as the general manager of the business and will be on the premises from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. In addition, Mr. Pringle stated he will have two assist- ant managers. He stated he and his brother will both hire the employees and he will be responsible for training all of the employees. Part of the training program consists of a packet of information on liquor laws and procedures. Mr. Pringle estimated hiring a total of 10 employees. He pointed out that one of the managers will be on the premises at all times. Mr. Pringle then spoke of the financing of his proposed store. In closing, Mr. Pringle stated he chose this location for his store because there are no other liquor stores located in the immediate area. Mr. Wood called his second witness, John Hays Pringle. Mr. John Hays Pringle, 810 Bayfield Way #301, Colorado Springs, CO, was sworn and stated he is a partner in the business. He explained his duties will be to handle the financial planning aspects of the store and to formulate the training policies and procedures. He added that these policies cover the liquor laws very thoroughly. He stated that he will be working in the store 3 out of 4 weekends each month. Mr. Pringle spoke of his previous experience with a 3.2% license and stated that he is familiar with the Colorado Liquor Code. Applicant's Exhibit 7 was submitted and identified as the trainingschedule of employees. Mr. Dave Wood called his third witness, E. R. (Smokey) Krieger. Mr. E. R. (Smokey) Krieger, 1917 South Shields, Fort Collins, CO, was sworn and stated he resides in the defined neighborhood area. Mr. Krieger stated that he feels the new liquor license will benefit the neighborhood. In addition, he stated he is excited about the wide variety of liquor and wine the applicant is proposing to provide. Mr. Dave Wood called his fourth witness, Thomas Holman. Mr. Thomas Holman, 3136 Birmingham Drive, Fort Collins, CO, was sworn and stated that he resides in the defined neighborhood area. Mr. Holman stated that he feels there is a need for this type of license because there is no other liquor store in the immediate area. Mr. Wood called his fifth witness, Max Scott. Mr. Max Scott, owner of Oedipus, Inc., 2902 5th, Boulder, CO, was sworn and stated that his company conducted the petitioning for this license to -7- December 8, 1982 determine the needs and desires of the inhabitants of the neighborhood. Mr. Scott explained in detail how this survey is conducted. Applicant's Exhibit 10 was submitted and identifed as the findings of the survey. It was noted that a total of 77% of the people who signed the petitions felt that the needs and desires of the neighborhood are not currently being met. Applicant's Exhibit 11 was also submitted and identified as four packets of petitions circulated under Mr. Scott's supervision. In summary, Mr. Scott stated that he feels the survey shows that the needs and desires of the neighborhood are not currently being met. In addition, he stated that he feels the results of the survey indicate that a retail liquor store license is needed. Authority member Bujack made a motion, seconded by Authority member Long, to approve the retail liquor license for Pringle Brothers Fine Wine and Spirits, 2170 West Drake Road #B-7. The Acting Chairperson put the motion with the following votes: Yeas: Bujack, Long, Monaghan, Sheahan, Veazie and Wilson. Nays: None. Final Resolution on a Retail Liquor Store License for Pringle Brothers Fine Wine and Spirits, 2170 West Drake Road #B-7 The Resolution was read by title only. Authority member Long made a motion, seconded by Authority member Bujack, to adopt the Resolution as presented. The Acting Chairperson put the motion with the following votes: Yeas: Bujack, Long, Monaghan, Sheahan, Veazie and Wilson. Nays: None. Final Resolution on a 3.2% Fermented Malt Beverage License (Class B) for B. J.'s Market, 402 Linden The Resolution was read by title only. Authoity member Long made a motion, seconded by Authority member Bujack, to adopt the Resolution as presented. The Acting Chairperson put the motion with the following votes: Yeas: Bujack, Long, Monaghan, Sheahan, Veazie and Wilson. Nays: None. -8- December 8, 1982 Final Resolution on a Hotel -Restaurant Liquor License for Pobre Panchos, 1802 North College Avenue The Resolution was read by title only. Authority member Long made a motion, seconded by Authority member Bujack, to adopt the Resolution as presented. The Acting Chairperson put the motion with the following votes: Yeas: Bujack, Long, Monaghan, Sheahan, Veazie, and Wilson. Nays: None. Police Report Officer Frank Russell stated that there is no report this month. Election of Officers Authority member Bujack nominated Marty Wilson as Chairperson and Pat Long as Vice -Chairman for a one-year term to run from December 1982 to December 1983. Election of officers will be conducted during the month of December each year hereafter. Authority member Monaghan seconded the nomination. Both Authority members Wilson and Long accepted the nomination. The Acting Chairperson put the motion with the following votes: Yeas: Bujack, Long, Monaghan, Sheahan, Veazie and Wilson. Nays: None. Adjournment Authority member Bujack made a motion, seconded by Authority member Long, to adjourn. The Acting Chairperson put the motion which was unanimously adopted. The meeting was adjourned at approxim tely 9:50 p.m. Acting Chairperton d6 ��