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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLiquor Licensing Authority - Minutes - 04/23/1997A regular meeting of the Liquor Licensing Authority was held on Wednesday, April 23, 1997, in the Council Chambers of the Fort Collins Municipal Building. The following members were present: Crowfoot, Davis, Oldham, Schroeer, and Wawro. Authority members absent; Haggerty. Staff Members Present: Aimee Jensen, City Clerk's Office Greg Tempel, City Attorney's Office Transfer of Ownership of Saltillo Grill, 100 West Mountain, and Trade Name Change to Austin's American Grill Approved Tim Dow, attorney representing the applicant, stated Austin's American Grill would be similar to the Moot House with the bar as a complement to the restaurant. Mr. Jantzen, currently manager at Sullivan's, will be managing Austin's. He stated there have been no violations at Sullivan's under his management. Authority member Schroeer made a motion, seconded by Authority member Crowfoot, to approve the transfer of ownership of Saltillo Grill, 100 West Mountain, from PFL/Fort Collins, LLC to Front Range Restaurant Concepts, Inc. Yeas: Crowfoot, Davis, Oldham, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Registration of Rod Brubacher as Manager of Round the Corner Restaurant, 101 West Swallow Road Approved Mr. Brubacher stated there were no liquor violations while employed by Round the Corner Restaurant, Inc. Mr. Brubacher briefly discussed his employment history with the corporation and the training program available for employees. He stated he has arranged with other establishments to conduct self -checks. • • April 23, 1997 Authority member Crowfoot made a motion, seconded by Authority member Schroeer, to approve Rod Brubacher as manager of Round the Corner Restaurant, 101 West Swallow Road. Yeas: Crowfoot, Davis, Oldham, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Registration of Shelli Kay Duffy as Manager of Gasamat. 1054 West Vine, Approved Ms. Duffy, manager, stated she will be responsible for training employees. She stated she has never had a liquor violation. Authority member Schroeer suggested she contact Officer Rothschild for more training for her and employees. Authority member Schroeer made a motion, seconded by Authority member Davis, to approve Shelli Kay Duffy as manager of Gasamat, 1054 West Vine. Yeas: Crowfoot, Davis, Oldham, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Registration of Jared Habein as Manager of Chili's Hamburger Grill & Bar 3524 South College Avenue, Approved Mr. Habein stated he has had no traffic violations since 1993. He stated he has never had a liquor violation. Mr. Habein noted he is responsible for training the employees and briefly described the training program offered to all Chili's employees. He stated liquor sales at Chili's are less than 15% of the total sales. Authority member Schroeer made a motion, seconded by Authority member Crowfoot, to approve Jared Habein as manager of Chili's Hamburger Grill & Bar, 3524 South College Avenue. Yeas: Crowfoot, Davis, Oldham, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Registration of Amber Janis Shotland as Manager of Seven -Eleven- 430 Remington Approve Ms. Shotland stated she has been with Southland Corporation for four years. She stated she is responsible for coaching the eight employees at the Remington store. Ms. Shotland has had one tobacco violation and no liquor violations. 2 • April 23, 1997 Authority member Davis made a motion, seconded by Authority member Oldham, to approve Amber Janis Shotland as manager of Seven -Eleven, 430 Remington. Yeas: Crowfoot, Davis, Oldham, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Consideration of an Application from the Downtown Business Association for Special Events Permits at the CSU Oval, Old Town Square, and Library Park, Approved Connie Montgomery, event coordinator, detailed how each event will be conducted. She stated the Taste of Fort Collins is a fund-raising opportunity to bring in paid entertainment for the NewWest Fest. She stated she was involved with the Colorado Brewer's Fest and the NewWest Fest, but not the event at Legacy Park. Ms. Montgomery has made several changes to the Brewer's Fest and the NewWest Fest to insure rules are followed. She stated she has worked closely with Sgt. Gazlay and Officer Rothschild for training event staff. Ms. Montgomery noted the CSU Police will be at the Taste of Fort Collins event. Sgt. Gazlay stated Ms. Montgomery has addressed everyone's concerns regarding the Colorado Brewer's Festival. Authority member Crowfoot made a motion, seconded by Authority member Schroeer, to approve the application from the Downtown Business Association for a Special Events Permit for the Taste of Fort Collins on June 7, 1997 at the Colorado State University Oval. Yeas: Crowfoot, Davis, Oldham, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Authority member Davis made a motion, seconded by Authority member Schroeer, to approve the application from the Downtown Business Association for a Special Events Permit for the Colorado Brewer's Festival on June 28 and 29, 1997 in Old Town Square and Linden and Walnut Streets. Yeas: Crowfoot, Davis, Oldham, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Authority member Crowfoot made a motion, seconded by Authority member Davis, to approve the application from the Downtown Business Association for a Special Events Permit for the NewWest Fest on August 16 and 17, 1997 in Library Park. Yeas: Crowfoot, Davis, Oldham, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. 3 • • April 23, 1997 on a New Application for a Hotel -Restaurant License Lo Tien Chen, President of C & S Kingdom, Inc., and Hsueh Mei Sung, Vice -President of C & S Kingdom, Inc. were sworn. Mr. Chen stated he will manage this establishment and will be responsible for training all employees. He noted that there have been no liquor violations at their other restaurant, Shanghai Garden. Authority member Wawro inquired as to how the petitions were obtained. Ms. Sung stated she personally circulated the petitions and indicated she received many favorable comments. Assistant City Attorney Greg Tempel stated Applicant's Exhibit 1, identified as petitions, are admissible into evidence. Authority member Davis made a motion, seconded by Authority member Schroeer, to adopt Resolution 97-03 approving the application of C & S Kingdom, Inc., for a Hotel - Restaurant at Chen Dynasty, 2631 South College Avenue. Yeas: Crowfoot, Davis, Oldham, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Hearing on a New Application for a Hotel -Restaurant License at Perkins Restaurant, 3300 South College Avenue Approved AND Registration of Donna Letcher as Manager of Perkins Restaurant- 3300 South College Avenue, Approved Eric Spanier, President of Marrick, Inc., was sworn. Mr. Spanier submitted a report detailing the operation of the restaurant. He stated that Marrick, Inc. is also applying for a hotel -restaurant license for establishments in Greeley and downtown Fort Collins. Mr. Spanier described the petitioning process. He noted there were 221 signatures in favor, 22 signatures in opposition and 1 signature disqualified due to age. Dawn Jordan, Regional Manager for Perkins, was sworn. Ms. Jordan described the remodeling process. She stated they intend to stay a family restaurant; no happy hours. She noted they anticipate approximately 2% of sales will be from liquor. Donna Letcher, manager, was sworn. She stated she will be the trainer for Marrick, Inc. Assistant City Attorney Greg Tempel stated Applicant's Exhibit 1, identified as Perkins Restaurant Presentation, and Applicant's Exhibit 2-9, identified as petitions, are admissible into evidence. 4 • • April 23, 1997 Authority member Oldham made \a motion, seconded by Authority member Crowfoot, to adopt Resolution 97-04 approving the application of Marrick, Inc., for a Hotel -Restaurant license at Perkins Restaurant, 3300 South College Avenue. Yeas: Crowfoot, Davis, Oldham, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Authority member Schroeer made a motion, seconded by Authority member Oldham, to approve Donna Letcher as manager of Perkins Restaurant, 3300 South College Avenue. Yeas: Crowfoot, Davis, Oldham, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Consideration of an Ordinance Amending the City Code Relating to Optional Premise Licenses Jerry Brown, Golf Manager, stated he is requesting the Liquor Authority recommend to City Council that the City Code be amended to create an optional premise license. Mr. Brown described the reason for this request. He noted this will allow continued liquor service on the entire golf course. Assistant City Attorney noted the Ordinance limits Optional Premise Licenses to golf courses. Authority member Schroeer made a motion, seconded by Authority member Davis, to recommend City Council adopt an ordinance amending the City Code allowing optional premise licenses for golf courses. Yeas: Crowfoot, Davis, Oldham, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Police Report Officer Rothschild stated the licensees for the following establishments, and the Fort Collins Police Department has worked out stipulation agreements regarding violations found during recent compliance checks. He asked the Authority to approve the stipulation agreements. Dragon Gate Restaurant Authority member Crowfoot made a motion, seconded by Authority member Davis, to adopt the findings and order accepting the stipulation agreement as presented for Dragon Gate Restaurant, 2427 South College. Yeas: Crowfoot, Davis, Oldham, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. P, • • April 23, 1997 THE MOTION CARRIED. Mini -Mart #858 Authority member Crowfoot made a motion, seconded by Authority member Schroeer, to adopt the findings and order accepting the stipulation agreement as presented for Mini -Mart, 1801 North College. Yeas: Crowfoot, Davis, Oldham, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Monte Carlo Lanes Authority member Crowfoot made a motion, seconded by Authority member Schroeer, to adopt the findings and order accepting the stipulation agreement as presented for Monte Carlo Lanes, 830 North College. Yeas: Crowfoot, Davis, Oldham, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Sports Station Authority member Schroeer made a motion, seconded by Authority member Crowfoot, to adopt the findings and order accepting the stipulation agreement as presented for the Sports Station, 200 Jefferson. Yeas: Crowfoot, Davis, Oldham, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. The Crown Pub Authority member Schroeer made a motion, seconded by Authority member Oldham, to adopt the findings and order accepting the stipulation agreement as presented for the Crown Pub, 134 South College. Yeas: Crowfoot, Davis, Oldham, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. The Black Eyed Pea Authority member Schroeer made a motion, seconded by Authority member Davis, to adopt the findings and order accepting the stipulation agreement as presented for the Black Eyed Pea, 4312 South College. Yeas: Crowfoot, Davis, Oldham, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. 11 • April 23, 1997 THE MOTION CARRIED. Officer Rothschild briefly discussed the Cops in Shops program. He stated 28 underage individuals were arrested in a recent police investigation. The Board was complimentary of this program. Officer Rothschild stated that out of the 30 liquor licensed establishments recently subjected to a compliance check, only 1 failed. He noted the failure rate is now down to 11%. Tangz Officer Rothschild briefed the Authority on alleged violations at Tangz, 1220 West Elizabeth, on April 2 and 3, 1997. He requested the Authority schedule a show cause hearing in June. Authority member Schroeer made a motion, seconded by Authority member Davis, to find that probable cause exists to schedule a show cause hearing on June 25, 1997 for Tangz, 1220 West Elizabeth, for alleged violations of Section 12-47-128(1)(a). Yeas: Crowfoot, Davis, Oldham, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Adjournment Authority member Schroeer made a motion, seconded by Davis, to adjourn. Yeas: Crowfoot, Davis, Oldham, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. 7