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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLiquor Licensing Authority - Minutes - 10/17/1979• LIQUOR LICENSING AUTJORITY Regular Meeting - October 17, 1979 7:30 P.M. A regular meeting of the Liquor Licensing Authority was held on Wednesday, October 17, 1979, in the Council Chambers of the City of Fort Collins t-hnzicipal Building. Roll call was answered by the following members: Bean, Lang, Renz and Wilson. Secretary's :Vote: Chairman Seegmiller arrived at 8:00 p.m. Staff Members Present: Sgt. Bob Mason, Police Department Wanda Krajicek, Deputy City Clerk Pete Ruggiero, Assistant City Attorney Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 19, 1979, Approved as Published Authority member Long made a motion, seconded by Authority member Wilson to approve the minutes as published. Vice -Chairman Renz put t'e motion cihi.dz was unanimously adopted. Renewals Approved for the Following Locations: Lift Ticket, 181 N. College Avenue Green Turtle Cafe, 150 N. College Avenue Aggie Discount Liquors, 429 Canyon Authority member Long made a motion, seconded by Authority member Wilson to approve the above listed renewals. Vice -Chairman Renz put the motion which was unanimously adopted. Application Accepted for a Beer & Wine License for Steve & Laura Powell dba Hickory House North, 1005 Lemay Avenue Steve Powell appeared and explained that he and his wife Laura had purchased the Hickory House North about a year ago and Were requesting a Beer and Wine license to increase the business and compliment the peals. Autority manber Long made a motion, seconded by Authority menber Bean to accept the application and set the preliminary hearing date for November 14th and the final hearing date for December 12th. Vice -Chairman Renz. put the motion which was unanimously adopted. -4- Authority member Bean made a motion, seconded by Authority member long to approve the Resolution as presented. The Chairman put the motion which was unanimously adopted. Dave Osborn, representing the applicants, introduced his clients Dan Hoerz and Steve Vollmer. Mr. Hoerz was sworn before speaking of his previous worl; experience. He noted that he and Mr. Vollmer were partners in the operation of the Teller House in Central City for the past two seasons. He added that their plans included a retail French bakery to be located in the old Caeser's Garden entrance area and that their menu would be geared towards a gracious and relaxed dining atmosphere. Bradley McDonald who is the third member of the corporation has been the bar manager at the Teller House and will act in that capacity at the new establishment. He explained that they have totally relinquished their interests in the Teller House. Stephen Vollmer, 2609 Tremont Drive, was sworn and then described his involvement with the Teller House and the proposed outlet. He presented petitions circulated in support of the application. The petitions contained approximately 530 signatures. Authority member Renz made a motion, seconded by Authority member Long to approve tine Hotel -Restaurant license for Great Northern Exchange, 172 N. College Avenue subject to the following conditions: 1. the submittal of a floor plan in which the licensed premises are clearly defined and; 2. the receipt of a negative police report. Tire Chajznan put the motion which was unanimously adopted. The Resolution granting the license was read in full. M inran Seegmiller requested that Section #3 of the Resolution be amended to read: "3. This Resolution is conditional upon the receipt of a negative police report concerning the character and qualifications of the applicant." Authority member Renz made a motion, seconded by Authority member Long to adopt the Resolution as amended. The Chairman put the motion which was unanimously adopted. Final Hearing on a Hotel -Restaurant License for the Dragon Palace, 2427 S. College Ave., License Granted The Resolution outlining the results of the preliminary hearing was read in full. Authority member Bean made a motion, seconded by Authority member Benz to adopt the Resolution as presented. The Chairman put the motion which was unanimously adopted. -5- Tom Metcalf, attorney representing the applicant Lisa Tu, appeared and introduced Ms. Tu who was sworn before describing her restaurant operation. She noted that her plans were for a Chinese and Mongolian barbeque plus other Chinese cuisine. She further noted that the restaurant would seat approximately 100 people and would be open from 11:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. on weekdays and 11:00 p.m. on weekends. Mr. Metcalf next called Susan Lang, 508 Del Clair, who presented petitions she had circulated in support of the application. Mr. Metcalf then stated that the other petition circulators were present and that the petitions contained approximately 500-520 signatures. Authority member Bean made a motion, seconded by Authority member Long to grant the hotel -Restaurant license for Dragon Palace, 2427 S. College Ave. The Chairman put the motion which was unanimously adopted. Adjournment Authority member Long made a motion, seconded by Authority member Wilson to adjourn Cie meeting. The Chairman put the motion chich was unanimously adopted. The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. A"TEST: Chairman Deputy City Clerk 0 MEMO DATE: November 14, 1979 TO: Liquor Licensing Authority FROM: Wanda Krajicek, Deputy City Clerk RE: Boundaries for the area to be served for Redford's, 142 Linden St. and a listing of the other Hotel -Restaurant or Tavern. licenses in the boundary area. The boundaries as designated by the Liquor Licensing Authority are: North from the subject premises to City limits; West from the subject premises to SFieldg' South from the subject premises to Prn��ect: East from the subject premises to Lemay Ave. extended South to S. Lemay Avenue The following licensed Hpfg�_aactayant nr rases outlets are within the designated boundary area: �ilf1[A.7R4 10 - Lift Ticket, 181 North College Ave. Butch Cassidy's, 934 Lemay Ave, Good Taste Crepe Shoppe, 400 ti. Olive. Lewis & Clark, 822 South College Ave. MEMO DATE: November 14, 1979 TO: Liquor Licensing Authority FROM: Wanda Krajicek, Deputy City Clerk RE: Boundaries for the area to be served for Country Roundup, 246 North College Avenue. and a listing of the other Hotel - es aurant or avern. licenses in the boundary area. The boundaries as designated by the Liquor Licensing Authority are: North from the subject premises to ,y++..,.�I, West from the subject premises to �hit+tdsmits South from the subject premises to Prospect East from the subject premises to C1ty I imits TeRe—n-clea South tc emay Avenue. The following licensed Hotel -restaurant or tavern. outlets are within the designated boundary area: Lewis & Clark lied Garter, Ill Linden. nuu;ivy rUU, Llt LlflUefl. am s, 158 - 16Z Linden Armadillo, 254 Walnut St. Ave. i • CITY OF FORT COLLINS POLICE DEPARTMENT— A-3 October 31, 1979 TO: Mr. John Arnold, City Manager FROM: Robert D. Mason, Investigative Division Officeof THE CHIEF OF POLICE RALPH M. SMITH Telephone:(303) 484.4220 300 La Porte Avenue Fort Collins. Colorado 80521 SUBJECT: Manager Registration, Glenn James Hester, Manager of Washington's Bar and Grill, 132 LaPorte Avenue, Fort Collins, Colorado. Sir: On October 22, 1979, the above named individual made application as a registered manager of Washington's Bar and Grill, 132 LaPorte Avenue, Fort Collins, Colorado. On the same day this officer received the application for review. BACKGROUND: Mr. Glenn James Hester was born May 18, 1953, in Longmont, Colorado. He attended schools in Longmont, graduated from Longmont High School. He attended college for two years at the University of Northern Colorado and then graduated from Colorado University at Boulder. He was employed at the Dark Horse Bar and Grill in Boulder, working there three years. He moved to Fort Collins when Washington's Bar and Grill opened, was employed at Washington's as assistant manager and has since been promoted to manager of the Fort Collins store. Mr. Hester has three assistant managers in the management of Washington's. They are Dave Stonesipher, Eric West and Greg Smith. Mr. Hester is married, his wife's name is Margaret Louise and they reside at 2943 C Rams Lane, Fort Collins. The applicant has been photographed and fingerprinted, fingerprints submitted to CBI for comparison analysis. CCIC and NCIC files were checked, Longmont, Colorado law enforcement agency was contacted and no criminal record was found for the applicant. Lq RESOLUTION OF THE LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO, SETTING FORTH FINDINGS ON A PRELIMINARY HEARING ON A LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION WHEREAS, heretofore, THE GRADUATE RESTAURANTS, INC., doing business, as THE RAM, INC., 500 Linden Center Drive, Fort Collins, Colorado, made application to the Liquor Licensing Authority for a Hotel -Restaurant Liquor License; and WHEREAS, the Liquor Licensing Authority has received reports concern- ing such application and has held a preliminary hearing on such applica- tion as provided in Rule 3 of the Rules of Procedure of the Liquor Licensing Authority. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, that the Authority hereby makes the following preliminary findings and determinations concerning this application, subject to the right of any party in interest to present further evidence concerning any of such findings and determinations at the hearing to be held on this application on the 14th day of November, 1979: 1. That the subject premises are proper premises under the ordinances of the City of Fort Collins and the laws of the State of Colorado to be licensed f6rrthe sale of liquor as applied for by the applicant. 2. That the boundaries of the neighborhood to be served by this applicant are as follows: North from the subject premises to City limits; West from the subject premises to City limits; Extended South to Shields; South from the subjct premises to Prospect; East from the subject premiss to City limits; Extended South to Lemay Avenue. • 0 3. That the necessary notice of hearing by publication and by posting of the premises has not been given as provided by law, and the Authority has directed the City Clerk to accomplish said notice prior to the hearing date. 4. That the applicant is qualified under the ordinances of the City and the laws of the State for the license applied for. 5. That the application is in proper form and will be heard_ by the Authority on November 14, 1979. Passed and adopted this 14th day of November, A.D. 1979. ATTEST: City Clerk -2- Chairman I FINDINGS AND RESOLUTION OF THE LOCAL LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO, CONCERNING AN APPLICATION FOR A HOTEL -RESTAURANT LIQUOR LICENSE The application of HWEI Y. TU, doing business as DRAGON PALACE, 2427 South College Avenue, Fort Collins, Colorado, for a Hotel -Restaurant Liquor License came on for hearing on the 17th day of October, 1979, in the Council Chambers, City Hall, Fort Collins, Colorado, pursuant to notice duly given as required by law. The Authority, having heard the evidence introduced at the hearing and having examined the documents introduced and having heretofore held a preliminary hearing and issued findings in writing on said preliminary heard, now makes the following findings: - 1. The neighborhood to be served under this application is as defined in the preliminary findings of the Authority. 2. Nothing contained in C.R.S. 1973, Section 12-47-138 prohibits the issuing of a license at the proposed location. 3. The applicant is of good character and qualified under the Ordi- nances of the City of Fort Collins and the laws of the State of Colorado for the license applied for. 4. The application is in proper form. 5. Petitions containing substantial numbers of signatures and evi- dence were presented and received at the hearing, indicating a need for the license applied for and the local licensing authority hereby finds that the reasonable requirements of the neighborhood require the issuance Cl of the license applied for. The Authority recognizes that other licenses exist in the neighborhood, but hereby finds that an additional need exists for the license applied for. 6. The building in which the license is to be operated is not now constructed; and no license should be issued until the construction is completed in accordance with the plans and specifications submitted by the applicant and the requirements of the Building Inspector made in conformity with the Ordinances of the City of Fort Collins. RESOLUTION OF THE LOCAL LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO, CONCERNING AN APPLICATION FOR A HOTEL -RESTAURANT LIQUOR LICENSE BE IT RESOLVED by the Local Liquor Licensing Authority of the City of Fort Collins, Colorado, that the application of HWEI Y. TU, doing business as DRAGON PALACE, for a Hotel -Restaurant Liquor License, be and the same hereby is granted in accordance with the findings of the Authority set forth above; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Eaid 1'cense shall not be issued until the construction of the licensed premises is completed in accordance with the plans and specifications submitted to the Authority and the requirements of the City Building Inspector, and the Authority has received a report from said Building Inspector that said improvements have been completed in accordance with said plans and specifications and the requirements of the Building Inspector. Passed and adopted this 14th day of November, A.D. 1979. ATTEST: City Clerk Chairman - -2-