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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLiquor Licensing Authority - Minutes - 06/29/1977a Minutes Liquor Licensing Authority June 29, 1977 Regular Meeting 7:30 P.M. A regular meeting of the Liquor Licensing Authority was held on Wednesday, June 29, 1977, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chamber in the City of Fort Collins City Hall. Roll call was answered by the following members: Bean, Long, Renz and Seegmiller. Absent: Authority member Wilson. Staff members present: Division Chief Pat Kelly, Sgt. Robert Mason and Deputy City Clerk LaVonne Dowell. Aso: Assistant City Attorney Joe Carroll. Minutes of the Regular Meeting on June 29, 1977, approved as Published Authority member Renz made a motion, seconded by Authority member Bean to approve the minutes from the regular meeting on June 1, 1977 as published. The Chairman put the motion which was unanimously adopted. Final Hearing on a Class A, 3.2% Fermented Malt Beverage License Application from Kay A. Seidel dba Little Tokyo Cafe, 1801 North College Avenue, tabled to July 27 1977 Deputy City Clerk, LaVonne Dowell advised the Authority that the Clerk's Office had received a request to table this hearing to the next regularly scheduled meeting on July 27th. Authority member Renz made a motion, seconded by Authority member Bean to table this hearing as requested. The Chairman put the motion which was unanimously adopted. Before proceeding with the other final hearings the Chairman read the rules of procedure at length. Final Hearing on a Class A, 3.2% Fermented Malt Beverage License Application submitted by Inland Foods, Inc., dba Godfather's Pizza, 829 South Shields, application approved. The Chairman asked if there was anyone in attendance who was in opposition to this application?* Deputy City Clerk LaVonne Dowll stated that the City Clerk's Office had received a letter from Mr. John Nicol, Nicol Agency, a business in the area, concerning the parking problems in the area. *(Secretary's Note: No one stood up in opposition at the time the Chairman requested those opposed to so state. However later in the meeting there was opposition voiced on the parking problems and the possible increased vandalism.) Attorney David Osborn representing the applicant, called Mr. Clay Cox, treasurer of Inland Food, Inc., who was duly sworn before giving testimony. Mr. Cox stated he has had educational training in hotel management and several years of experience in the restaurant and hotel business; the basis on which the decision was made to locate at 829 South Shields and that the petition circulators had obtained approximately 506 signatures in support of this application. Applicant's exhibits A, B and C were submitted being pictures of another Godfather's Pizza outlet showing how the operation works. Applicant's exhibit D was submitted being a menu showing what will be served. Applicant's exhibit E was submitted being petitions circulated to residents of the neighborhood as defined by the Authority previously. The Authority questioned Mr. Cox regarding how important the beer license was to the operation, methods of ID checking and general overall serving methods. Mr. Osborn next called Ken Cook, Fort Collins, who was duly sworn before giving testimony regarding the signatures he obtained on the petitions he circulated. Stana Doerst, 928 Ackerman Court, was called next and duly sworn before giving testimony. Ms. Doerst spoke to the petitions she circulated and the signatures in support of the application. The Chairman again asked if there was any one present who was in opposition to this license. WAS Ms. Lydia Dody, owner of the Other Half Clothing Store, came forward and was duly sworn before giving testimony. Ms. Dody spoke to how the petitions were circulated, mainly that the circulators seemed to miss the Campus West Shopping Center and the possible vandalism at night since her store is immediately adjacent to the Miller Manor Building. Ms. Susan Hart, owner of a hair cutting shop in the Campus West Shopping Center, stepped forward and was duly sworn before speaking in opposition. Her concern was to the number of other Pizza outlets already in the area, the possible contribution to the vandalism problem and the parking problem. Assistant City Attorney, Joe Carroll stated that the parking problems and vandalism are not something that the Liquor Licensing Authority should address when considering an application for a 3.2% Fermented Malt Beverage or a liquor license. Pam Foster, Fort Collins, stepped forward and was duly sworn before giving testimony in opposition to the issuance of the license due to parking and the saturation of the area with Pizza outlets and other restaurants. Mr. Stan Ulrich, owner of the Camels Hump, stepped forward and was duly sworn before giving testimony in opposition on the same basis as the previous opponents. Authority member Bean made a motion, seconded by Authority :member Renz to approve the application for a 3.2% Fermented Malt Beverage License for Inland Foods, Inc., dba Godfather's Pizza, 829 South Shields. The Chairman put the motion with the following vote: Yeas: Bean, Long and Renz. Nays: Seegmiller. Final Hearing on a Hotel -Restaurant Liquor License for Golden Horizons Inc. dba The Complex 3, Inc., 246 North College Avenue, application approved. Mr. David Osborn, Attorney, representing the applicant called Mr. John Meyer, an officer in Golden Horizons Inc. who was duly sworn before giving testimony. Mr. Meyer spoke to his educational background, experience and what the proposed outlet will offer. Applicants exhibits B C and "D11 were presented being drawings showing changes to the outside front of the building. Applicants exhibit "E" was presented being a menu showing what is proposed in so far as meals is concerned. Applicant's exhibit "A" was presented being petitions circulated in the neighborhood as defined by the Authority containing 1183 signatures in support of the application. The method of ID checking was discussed along with the general operation of the restaurant, bar and discoteque. -3- Mr. Don Bell, Vice President and Manager of the Commercial Loan Department of the 1st National Bank, was called and gave testimony. Mr. Bell's testimony was directed to the financial management of previous license holders at this location and the process used in selection of this applicant to operate the business as proposed for this location. Mr. David Osborn was then sworn and he gave testimony regarding his knowledge of the past financial problems of the previous license holders and the process of getting the current application before the Authority. Ann Campbell was called and duly sworn before giving testimony regarding the petitions she circulated obtaining signatures in support of the application. Ted A. Rogers was called and duly sworn before giving testimony regarding the petitions he circulated obtaining signatures in support of the application. Thomas Bohanon was called and duly sworn before giving testimony regarding the petitions he circulated obtaining signatures in support of the application. Authority member Renz made a motion, seconded by Authority member Long that the application for a Hotel -Restaurant Liquor License for Golden Horizons, Inc., dba The Complex 3, Inc., 246 North College Avenue be approved. The Chairman put the motion which was unanimously adopted. Boundaries for area to be served Established on the Tavern License application submitted by William and Cindee Arduino dba the Granfaloon, 1401 Riverside The following recommendation was submitted by the Administration: East from the subject premises to the City limits West from the subject premises to College Avenue North from the subject premises to Mountain Avenue South from the subject premises to Drake Road Authority member Bean made a motion, seconded by Authority member Renz to approve the boundaries as recommended above and schedule the final hearing for July 27th. The Chairman put the motion which was unanimously adopted. -4- Transfer of ownership to Inland Foods Inc., dba Godfather's Pizza, 116 East Foothills Parkway, Approved. Attorney David Osborn representing Inland Foods Inc. spoke to the transfer. Authority member Renz made a motion, seconded by Authority member Bean tc approve the transfer of ownership to Inland Foods Inc. dba Godfather's Pizza, 116 East Foothills Parkway. The Chairman put the motion which was unanimously adopted. Transfer of ownership of Sportsmans Bar, 210 Walnut to Richard Asay and Clifford Holtcamp Mr. Clifford Holtcamp, one of the applicants, was duly sworn before giving testimony. Mr. Holtcamp spoke to his past experience, the proposed operation and management. Mr. Richard Asay, the other applicant, was duly sworn before giving testimony. Mr. Asay spoke to his past experience and to his part in the running of the business. Authority member Long made a motion, seconded by Authority member Bean to approve the transfer of ownership to Richard Asay and Clifford Holtcamp dba Sportsman Bar, 210 Walnut. The Chairman put the motion which was unanimously adopted. Application for a Class 3.2% Fermented Malt Beverage License accepted from Long John Silver Sea Food Shoppe, 3029 South College Avenue, final hearing date scheduled and boundaries for the area to be served set Authority member Seegmiller made a motion, seconded by Authority member Bean to accept the application for a Class A 3.2% Fermented Malt Beverage License from Long John Silver Sea Food Shoppe at 3029 South College Avenue, set the boundaries for the area to be served as 2,OOOfeet in each direction and schedule the final hearing for July 27, 1977. The Chairman put the motion which was unanimously adopted. 96� Application for a Retail Liquor Store License from Craig C. Rose dba Saddle Up Liquors, 1015 South Taft Hill Road accepted and the preliminary hearing date set Authority member Seegmiller made a motion, seconded by Authority member Bean to accept the application for a retail liquor store and set the preliminary on July 27th. The Chairman put the motion which was unanimously adopted. Application for a Wine and Beer License from C. J. Streit dba The Gondolier, 746 North College Avenue, accepted and the preliminary Hearing date scheduled Authority member Seegmiller made a motion, seconded by Authority member Bean to accept the application for a Beer and Wine License and to set the preliminary hearing for July 27th. The Chairman put the motion which was unanimously adopted. Renewal application for a Retail Liquor Store License submitted by the Riverside Corporation dba Pit Stop Liquors, 315 Riverside Avenue, approved This is a routine renewal and the Police Department report recommendation is for approval of the application. Authority member Bean made a motion, seconded by Authority member Renz to approve the renewal application for a retail liquor store license for Pit Stop Liquors at 315 Riverside. The Chairman put the motion which was unanimously adopted. Renewal application for a Hotel - Restaurant Liquor License for Act One, Ltd, 215 East Foothills Parkway, Suite 15, approved This is a routine renewal and the Police Department report recommendation is for approval of the application. Authority member Bean made a motion, seconded by Authority member Renz to approve the renewal application for a Hotel -Restaurant Liquor License for Act One Ltd..,215 East Foothills Parkway. The Chairman put the motion which was unanimously adopted. Renewal application of a Class C, 3.2% Fermented Malt Beverage License for Pitzelle Ltd, 215 East Foothills Parkway, Suite 105, approved This is a routine renewal and the Police Department report recommends approval of the application. Authority member Bean made a motion, seconded by Authority member Renz to approve the renewal application of a 3.2% Fermented Malt Beverage License for Pitzelle Ltd. 215 East Foothills Parkway. The Chairman put the motion which was unanimously adopted. Renewal application of a Class C, 3.2% Fermented Malt Beverage License from Pizza Inn, 820 City Park Avenue, approved This is a renewal for license that expired in March, and the State Licensing Authority has advised the City Clerk's Office that this can be handled as a routine renewal. The Police Department report revealed no violations recorded and recommends approval of the license. Authority member Bean made a motion, seconded by Authority member Renz to approve the renewal application of a 3.2% Fermented Malt Beverage License for Pizza Inn, 820 City Park Avenue. The Chairman put the motion which was unanimously adopted. Other Business 1) Authority member Bean asked that the Authority members discuss when the applicants should be present and not be present. The consensus of the Board was: 1) All new applicants should be present at the acceptance of the application, the boundary setting and final hearing. Exception - if the applicant and his Attorney are from out-of-town, they need not be present at the time the application is accepted for consideration. However, they do need to be present when boundaries are established. 2) Renewal applications - if there have been problems at an establishment during the term of the last license, the applicant should be present. If there have been none, the licensee need not be present. -7- 11 2) Police Department Report A. Status on Pine Tavern alleged violation: The Police Department has issued a County Court summons to Vernie Valdez in regard to serving an underaged person. B. Alleged violation at Red Garter found to be that a 19 year old used a false ID to get served and then destroyed the ID, and because of the circumstances the Police Department has decided to not take any action at this time. Authority member Long made adjourn. The Chairman put ATTEST Deputy City Clerk Adjournment a motion, seconded by Authority member Bean to the motion which wa unani ously adopted. Chairman go