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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLiquor Licensing Authority - Minutes - 09/24/1997A regular meeting of the Liquor Licensing Authority was held on Wednesday, August 27, 1997, in the Council Chambers of the Fort Collins Municipal Building. The following members were present: Cooper, Davis, Oldham, Schmitz, and Wawro. Members absent: Haggerty. Staff Members Present: Aimee Jensen, City Clerk's Office Greg Tempel, City Attorney's Office Sandra Gibson, Police Department Consent Calendar The Consent Calendar is intended to expedite the meeting and allow the Authority to spend its time and energy on the important items on a lengthy agenda. Items on the Consent Calendar are (1) routine items; and (2) those of no perceived controversy. Anyone may request that an item be "pulled" off the Consent Calendar and considered separately. Items pulled from the Consent Calendar will be considered separately immediately following adoption of the Consent Calendar. 1. Report of Change of Corporate Structure for Match Ups. Inc. dba 625 South Mason Authority member Davis made a motion, seconded by Authority member Schmitz, to adopt and approve the items on the Consent Calendar. Yeas: Cooper, Davis, Oldham, Schmitz, and Wawro. Nays: THE MOTION CARRIED. • • September 24, 1997 Request from Ruby Tuesday, Inc., dba Ruby Tuesday, 110 Boardwalk Drive, to Chance. Alter, or Modify the Licensed Premises, Approved Authority member Davis disclosed that he knows the manager, Christopher Heinze, but stated he believes it will not affect his decision in this matter. Mr. Heinze indicated he thought it would not be a problem for Authority member Davis to be a part of the decision. Mr. Heinze described the proposed changes and detailed the type of barrier to be erected. He stated liquor sales are only 10% of total sales and that no additional personnel will be hired. Authority member Cooper made a motion, seconded by Authority member Davis, to approve the modification of premises for Ruby Tuesday, 110 Boardwalk Drive. Yeas: Cooper, Davis, Oldham, Schmitz, and Wawro. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Registration of Anthony Mikulski as Manager of Seven -Eleven, 4543 Boardwalk Drive, Approved Anthony Mikulski, manager, stated he was a manager at Seven -Eleven in Longmont and that this is his third store. He noted a clerk under his supervision did sell to a minor two years ago. Mr. Mikulski described the training program available through Seven -Eleven. Authority member Davis made a motion, seconded by Authority member Schmitz, to approve Anthony Mikulski as manager of Seven -Eleven, 4543 Boardwalk Drive. Yeas: Cooper, Davis, Oldham, Schmitz, and Wawro. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Registration of Louann DeCoursey as Manager of Sports Station 200 Jefferson Approved Louann DeCoursey, manager, stated she has been in the liquor business for many years. Ms. DeCoursey noted she has been through T.I.P.'s training three times and has written a training program for the Sunset Jazz Club. She stated she has terminated employees for not requesting identification from customers. Authority member Cooper made a motion, seconded by Authority member Wawro, to approve Louann DeCoursey as manager of Sports Station, 200 Jefferson. Yeas: Cooper, Davis, Oldham, Schmitz, and Wawro. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. 2 • • September 24, 1997 Registration of James A. Preston as Manager of Carrabba's Italian Grill, 1212 Oakridge Drive, Approved James Preston, manager, stated he has been in the restaurant business for 16 years and has never had a liquor violation. He noted he is responsible for training employees. In response to a question from the Authority, Mr. Preston clarified his criminal history. Authority member Davis made a motion, seconded by Authority member Wawro to approve James A. Preston as manager of Carrabba's Italian Grill, 1212 Oakridge Drive. Yeas: Davis, Oldham, and Wawro. Nays: Cooper and Schmitz. 012113 6011113600133 I'll �1 I Transfer of Ownership of Thirsty's Liquor, 420 South College Avenue, Postponed Young Park, owner, stated she is transferring ownership of Thirsty's to her father, Il Ha Park. In response to a question from the Authority, Ms. Park stated she would be willing to remain as manager of Thirsty's Liquor after the transfer of ownership. Discussion ensued regarding Mr. Park's criminal history. Authority member Cooper made a motion, seconded by Authority member Schmitz, to postpone consideration of the transfer of ownership of Thirsty's Liquor, 420 South College Avenue, to the October 22, 1997 regular meeting. Yeas: Cooper, Davis, Oldham, Schmitz, and Wawro. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Hearing on a New Application for a Retail Liquor Store License at Jack's Liquors of Fort Collins, 1654 North College Avenue, Suite B Withdrawn by Applicant Deputy City Clerk Aimee Jensen stated the Applicant requested this be withdrawn. 3 • September 24, 1997 Hearing on a New Application for a Tavern Liquor License at Suite 152, Building 23, Old Town Square, Approved Gino Campana, David Jones, and Errick McAdams, applicants, were sworn. In response to a question from the Authority, Mr. Jones clarified his criminal history. He stated Exhibit B consists of letters detailing the incident in question. Mr. Jones stated he is in the process of writing a training manual for Suite 152 employees and that he has had extensive training in the sale of liquor. He noted they have hired Ray Martinez as a consultant. In response to a question from the Authority, Mr. McAdams stated he received notification in August of his suspended drivers license. Mr. Campana detailed the type of establishment Suite 152 will be and the hours they will be open. He stated liquor will not be served downstairs until the nightclub opens. Assistant City Attorney Tempel stated Applicant's Exhibit D, identified as petitions, is admissible into evidence. Exhibit A, the training manual, and Exhibit C, resume for David C. Jones, were submitted to Deputy City Clerk Jensen as evidence. Mr. McAdams described the petitioning process and indicated the petitions represent 318 signatures in favor of this application. He stated approximately 50 people were in opposition, but did not sign the petition and that he documented those addresses. Officer Gil Cron, Fort Collins Police Department representative, detailed Mr. Jones 1994 noise violation. In response to Mr. McAdams question, Officer Cron stated background investigations are part of his job. Authority member Davis made a motion, seconded by Authority member Wawro, to adopt Resolution 97-13 approving the application of Suite 152, Inc., for a tavern liquor license at Suite 152, Building 23, Old Town Square. Yeas: Cooper, Davis, Oldham, Schmitz, and Wawro. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. 4 • September 24, 1997 Adiournment Authority member Cooper made a motion, seconded by Authority member Davis, to adjourn. Yeas: Cooper, Davis, Oldham, Schmitz, and Wawro. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. The meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m. 5