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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLiquor Licensing Authority - Minutes - 06/26/1996A regular meeting of the Liquor Licensing Authority was held on Wednesday, June 26, 1996, in the Council Chambers of the Fort Collins Municipal Building. The following members were present: Cooper, Crowfoot, Dickmann, Haggerty, Norton, Schroeer, and Wawro. Staff Members Present: Rita Knoll Harris, City Clerk's Office Carrie Mineart, 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. Report2. of •- of • •• _ - Structure for Circle K Stores -Inc..••. Circle •8..• South Taft Hill Road. Circle K Stores, Inc., the 3.2% beer licensee for Circle K #1987, 949 South Taft Hill Road, is reporting a change of corporate structure. David Stevens has been added to the corporation as assistant secretary. South3. Registration of Randal Bell as Manager of Nate's Steak and Seafood Place, 3620 Mason. Nate's of Fort Collins, Inc., the hotel -restaurant licensee for Nate's Steak and Seafood Place, 3620 South Mason, is reporting a change of manager. Randall Bell is replacing Thomas Hegdal. Mr. Bell has been with Restrock International, the management company for Jefferson Grill, Tortilla Marissa's and Nate's Steak and 9 • June 26, 1996 Seafood Place, since 1989 and most recently was registered as the manager for Tortilla Marissa's from April 1992 until May 1995. Mr. Bell was replaced at Tortilla Marissa's to pursue another venture in Loveland which has since been abandoned, and is now returning as manager at Nate's. er -MI .. G .Lox:... , I , This is a request to transfer the ownership of Ruby Tuesday, 110 Boardwalk Drive, from Ruby Tuesday, Inc. (of Delaware) to Ruby Tuesday, Inc. This transfer is a result of an internal corporate merger. The current licensee, approved by the Authority in July 1995, is Ruby Tuesday, Inc. (of Delaware). Following the merger, the licensee would be Ruby Tuesday (Georgia), Inc. There has been a subsequent name change so in actuality Ruby Tuesday (Georgia), Inc. has been amended to Ruby Tuesday, Inc. Authority member Schroeer made a motion, seconded by Authority member Crowfoot, tc adopt and approve all items on the Consent Calendar. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Dickmann, Haggerty, Norton, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Consideration of an Application from the Fort Collins Sertoma Club for a Special Events Permit at Legacy Park on August 16, 1996, Approved Ed Stoner, event manager, stated last year's event was not very well attended, but the logistics of the event went well. He stated that the licensed premises will be fenced and gated and noted that IDS will be checked and wristbands issued to those eligible to drink. He described the security for the event and noted the park is very conducive for security measures. He indicated that bus transportation will be provided from Lee Martinez Park to Legacy Park. Mr. Stoner described the training that will be provided to event staff. He spoke of prior experience that members of the club have due to working events at Hughes Stadium. He indicated that Tommy Short is producing all aspects of the event except the food and beverage service. Authority member Cooper made a motion, seconded by Authority member Dickmann, to approve the application of the Fort Collins Sertoma Club for a Special Events Permit at Legacy Park on August 16, 1996. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Dickmann, Haggerty, Norton, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. June 26, 1996 Transfer of Ownership of bw-3, 1240 West Elizabeth, and Trade Name Change to bw-3 Sports Cafe and Pub, and Registration of Brad Turnow as Manager of bw-3 Sports Cafe and Pub. 1240 West Elizabeth. Approved Shawn Sanborn, managing member of Fort Collins Wings, LLC., and Brad Turnow, manager, introduced themselves. Mr. Sanborn described the structure of Fort Collins Wings, LLC. He stated there will be no immediate changes in the operation of the establishment. He stated they intend to be more aggressive in marketing their food products. He stated there will be some cosmetic changes only to the establishment. Mr. Sanborn noted their only entertainment will be provided by large screen TVS and jukeboxes. He addressed his 1987 arrest for disturbing the peace. In response to a question from the Authority, he explained Brian Byg's involvement in a liquor violation in Steamboat in 1990. He indicated that Officer Rothschild will be conducting training for the employees and noted that they will be arranging additional TIPS training for the employees. Mr. Turnow stated all bartenders are TIPS certified. He stated they do not accept an ID if there is any question as to its validity. He spoke of steps the door people take to make sure no one under age is served. Authority member Schroeer made a motion, seconded by Authority member Crowfoot, to approve the transfer of ownership of bw-3, 1240 West Elizabeth, from JMS Associates, Inc. to Fort Collins Wings, Inc., and trade name change to bw-3 Sports Cafe and Pub, and the registration of Brad Turnow as manager. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Dickmann, Norton, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Registration of Chris Wiggins as Manager of Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar. 4306 South College Approved Chris Wiggins, manager, has been at this store for 3 months. He stated he has never had a liquor violation. He described the training program for employees. He outlined his previous employment history with Brinker International. He addressed the traffic violation listed in his Individual History Record. Authority member Cooper made a motion, seconded by Authority member Norton, to approve Chris Wiggins as manager of Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar, 4306 South College. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Dickmann, Norton, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. 0 June 26, 1996 Hearing on a New Application for a Hotel -Restaurant License at Old School Pizza Company. 829 South Shields Approved (Secretary's Note: Authority member Crowfoot withdrew from discussion and vote on this item due to a perceived conflict of interest.) David Massey, president of Old School Pizza Company, was sworn. He described the location of the establishment and noted that it is a new building under construction. He spoke of his prior employment at the Out of Bounds Restaurant and noted he had no liquor violations there. He stated he will manage the establishment himself and will be responsible for training the employees. Mr. Massey spoke of his efforts to obtain more training with regard to the liquor laws. He noted the focus of the restaurant is food rather than bar. Assistant City Attorney Carrie Mineart stated Applicant's Exhibit A, identified as petition documents, are admissible into evidence. In response to questions from the Authority, Mr. Massey indicated that he had no objection to having the additional information he provided to the Authority on his criminal history included in public record. Mr. Massey indicated he should be opening in approximately 30 days. Authority member Norton made a motion, seconded by Authority member Schroeer, to adopt Resolution 96-07 approving the application of Old School Pizza Company for a Hotel -Restaurant license at 829 South Shields. Yeas: Cooper, Dickmann, Haggerty, Norton, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. (Authority member Crowfoot withdrawn) THE MOTION CARRIED. Hearing on a New Application for a Hotel -Restaurant License at Sri Thai Restaurant 950 South Taft Hill Road Approved Paul Santanachote, president of Sri Thai, Inc., was sworn. He described the circumstances surrounding the liquor violation at his restaurant in Boulder. He spoke of training that will be provided to employees. Mr. Santanachote indicated he will be moving to Fort Collins and will be opening the restaurant in September. He noted he will be keeping the restaurant in Boulder for at least 2 years. He stated he personally petitioned the neighborhood and indicated he received many favorable comments. Assistant City Attorney Carrie Mineart stated Applicant's Exhibits A and B, identified as petitions, are admissible into evidence. Authority member Cooper made a motion, seconded by Authority member Dickmann, to adopt Resolution 96-08 approving the application of Sri Thai, Inc. for a Hotel -Restaurant at Sri Thai Restaurant, 950 South Taft Hill Road. • • June 26, 1996 In response to a question from the Authority, Mr. Santanachote stated he may eventually rent out the space on the floor plan marked as store/rental space. Following discussion, he decided to include the area in his licensed premises at this time and noted he will use it as additional dining space if necessary. The vote on Authority member Cooper's motion was as follows: Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Haggerty, Dickmann, Norton, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Officer Tim Rothschild spoke of his work on the Brewer's Festival this coming weekend. He mentioned his efforts to train district representatives to assist with liquor enforcement issues. He described plans for compliance checks in the fall. He advised the Authority he has a new sergeant, Dave Freismuth. Authority members commended Officer Rothschild for the proposal he put together for a full-time liquor enforcement officer. Members of the Authority discussed sending letters of support for the proposal to the City Council and City Manager. Other Business Liquor Licensing Specialist Rita Harris explained to the Authority that the new class of liquor license, a brew pub license, has created a need to amend the City Code to include the brew pub license for the purpose of collecting occupation tax. She stated that the proposed Code amendment sets the occupation tax at the same amount as that of a hotel and restaurant license or a tavern license. Authority member Cooper made a motion, seconded by Authority member Norton to recommend Council adoption of the Ordinance. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Dickmann, Haggerty, Norton, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Ms. Harris introduced John Davis, who will be taking his seat on the Authority at the July meeting. She indicated that the other new member, Frank Oldham, was unable to attend tonight's meeting. 0 0 June 26, 1996 Authority member Cooper made a motion, seconded by Authority member Norton, to adjourn. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Dickmann, Haggerty, Norton, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. The meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:10 p.m. Chairperson Secretary