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Council Liaison: Will Smith
Chairperson: William Wawro
Presiding Chair: John Hagge
Staff Liaison: Rita Knoll
Phone: 493-8632 (w) 221-0306 (h)
Phone: 493-8622 (w) 224-3041 (h)
A regular meeting of the Liquor Licensing Authority was held on Wednesday, January 26,
1996, in the Council Chambers of the Fort Collins Municipal Building. The following
members were present: Crowfoot, Haggerty, Norton, and Schroeer.
Authority Members Absent: Cooper, Dickmann, and Wawro.
Staff Members Present: Rita Knoll Harris, City Clerk's Office
Carrie Mineart, City Attorney's Office
Sandra Gibson, Police Department
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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.
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All of the City's boards and commissions, including the Liquor/Massage Licensing
Authority, are required by City Code to prepare an annual report to the City Council
on or before January 31 of each year for the previous calendar year. Staff has
prepared detailed and summary reports of 1995 activities of the Authority.
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Lone Star Steakhouse and Saloon of Colorado, Inc., the hotel -restaurant licensee
for Lone Star Steakhouse and Saloon, 100 West Troutman Parkway, is reporting a
change of corporate structure. Scott Somes is replacing Jamie Coulter as president.
B.J. Management, Inc., the hotel -restaurant licensee for Beau Jo's Pizza, 100 North
College, is reporting a change of corporate structure. Brian O'Rourke, previously
president, was replaced by Franklin Bair, Jr.; Donald Peterson is no longer a director
of the corporation; and 100% of the stock of B.J. Management, Inc. is now held by
Beau Jo's Management Company.
Ruby Tuesday, Inc., the hotel -restaurant licensee for Ruby Tuesday, 110 Boardwalk
Drive, is reporting a change of corporate structure. Robert McClenagan, Jr. is
replacing Samuel Beall, III as president, and Arthur Outlaw has been added as a
director.
This is a request to transfer the ownership of Payless Drug Store #5375, 112 East
Foothills Parkway, from Pay Less Drug Stores Northwest, Inc., to Thrifty Payless,
Inc. Pay Less Drug Stores Northwest, Inc. has been merged into its parent
company, Thrifty Payless, Inc., which requires a transfer of the liquor license. The
manager of the store remains the same.
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This is a request to transfer the ownership of Johnny Carino's Italian Kitchen, 4235
South College, from Brinker Restaurant Corporation to SIK Acquisition Corporation.
Richard Pineda, who was approved by the Authority at its October 1995 meeting, will
remain as the registered manager of the establishment.
Authority member Schroeer made a motion, seconded by Authority member Crowfoot, to
adopt and approve all items on the Consent Calendar. Yeas: Crowfoot, Haggerty, Norton,
and Schroeer. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
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Registration of David Hitchcock as Manager of Applebee's
Neighborhood Grill and Bar. 4306 South College. Approved
David Hitchcock, manager, indicated that his compensation consists of salary plus bonus
which is approximately $40,000 per year. He explained the circumstances surrounding his
arrest for DUI in 1993 and noted he was found not guilty. Mr. Hitchcock stated there will
be no changes in the training program at the establishment and described the current
program. He reviewed his employment history and noted he has never personally been
involved in a liquor violation. He stated the policy at Applebee's is to card everyone.
Authority member Schroeer made a motion, seconded by Authority member Norton, to
approve David Hitchcock as manager of Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar, 4306
South College. Yeas: Crowfoot, Haggerty, Norton, and Schroeer. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Registration of Jerry Schott as Manager
of The Armadillo. 354 Walnut. Approved
Jerry Schott, manager, stated he has worked for the Armadillo corporation for most of his
working life. He stated he was transferred from the LaSalle location to the Fort Collins
restaurant and noted there were no violations while he was the manager in LaSalle. He
described the training provided to employees and stated employees are instructed to ID
anyone who appears to be under 35 years of age. He stated his compensation as
manager is approximately $45,000 per year.
Authority member Norton made a motion, seconded by Authority member Schroeer, to
approve Jerry Schott as manager of The Armadillo, 354 Walnut. Yeas: Crowfoot,
Haggerty, Norton, and Schroeer. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Registration of Kelvin Hunter as Manager
of Total #2369, 803 Riverside, Approved
Kelvin Hunter, manager, addressed his arrest for a drug violation in 1994. He stated he
has worked his way up to a management position by working as a clerk in the Fort Collins
Total stores. He stated he has never been involved in a liquor violation. Mr. Hunter
described the training program for employees and stated the company policy is to card
everyone.
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Authority member Norton made a motion, seconded by Authority member Schroeer, to
approve Kelvin Hunter as manager of Total #2369, 803 Riverside. Yeas: Crowfoot,
Haggerty, Norton, and Schroeer. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Registration of Lorraine Vavra as Manager
of Total #2622. 200 West Horsetooth. Approved
Lorraine Vavra, manager, stated she started with Metro Oil Company as a manager in
training 9 months ago and has been at this store for 3 months. She stated she has no
experience with the sale of alcoholic beverages prior to her employment with Metro Oil
Company. She described the training program.
Authority member Schroeer made a motion, seconded by Authority member Crowfoot, to
approve Lorraine Vavra as manager of Total #2622, 200 West Horsetooth. Yeas:
Crowfoot, Haggerty, Norton, and Schroeer. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Transfer of Ownership of Viva la Salsa, 626 South
College. and Trade Name Change to Los Tarascos. Approved
Hugo Caballero, vice-president of Los Tarascos, Inc., stated he has been an employee at
Viva la Salsa since it opened. He stated the previous owner, Jesus Gonzalez, will remain
as an employee and will be responsible for training employees.
Roberto Barra, manager, spoke of his experience with alcoholic beverage sales in
California. He stated the policy at the restaurant is to check ID for anyone who appears
to be under 30 years of age.
Mr. Caballero stated there have been no violations at the establishment and noted there
will be no changes in the operation of the establishment.
Authority member Norton made a motion, seconded by Authority member Schroeer, to
approve the transfer of ownership of Viva La Salsa, 626 South College, from Jesus
Gonzalez to Los Tarascos, Inc. and trade name change to Los Tarascos, and to approve
Roberto Barra as manager. Yeas: Crowfoot, Haggerty, Norton, and Schroeer. Nays:
None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
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Transfer of Ownership of Costa and Campbell Partnership
(Collindale Concession), 1441 East Horsetooth Road,
and Trade Name Change to Collindale Caddy Shack. Approved
Kevin Wilcox, president of Wilcox-Haenel, Inc., stated he and his partner, Paul Haenel,
have both been employed at Collindale and decided to bid on, and was awarded, the
concessionaire contract on January 1.
Mr. Haenel spoke of his prior experience with alcohol sales. He stated he has been in
charge of training employees at Collindale and stated the policy has been to card anyone
who appears to be under the age of 30. He noted that Collindale was the target of a
compliance check in 1993 and successfully passed.
Mr. Wilcox described his prior experience and noted he had never been involved in a liquor
violation. He described the points of sale in the clubhouse and on the golf course from the
beverage cart and from the beverage but located between the 5th and 6th tees. Mr. Wilcox
stated that the beverage cart will sell sodas, sandwiches, candy and beer. He stated
carding is frequently done and stated there is little resistance from the golfers. He spoke
of measures taken to avoid liquor related violations on the golf course.
Jerry Brown, manager of golf for the City of Fort Collins, stated the licensed premises
includes the entire clubhouse and golf course grounds with the exception of the private
residence occupied by the golf superintendent.
Authority member Crowfoot made a motion, seconded by Authority member Schroeer, to
approve the transfer of ownership of Costa and Campbell Partnership, 1441 East
Horsetooth Road, and trade name change to Collindale Caddy Shack. Yeas: Crowfoot,
Haggerty, Norton, and Schroeer. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Hearing on a New Application (Change of Class of License)
for a Tavern at Mountain Tap Tavern. 167 North College. Approved
Ron Vaughan, attorney representing Mountain Tap, Inc., advised the Authority that this
application consists of a change of class of license from the existing beer and wine license
to a tavem license. He stated there have been no violations at this establishment and that
the establishment successfully passed a compliance check in 1995. He stated there are
no changes in ownership or management as a result of this change.
Steve Heischuber, president of Mountain Tap, Inc., and Jonathon Tiersten, secretary of
Mountain Tap, Inc., were sworn.
Mr. Tiersten stated they took over ownership of the bar over a year ago and have been
gradually upgrading the establishment. He stated the focus of the establishment is micro
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brews, but they would like to be able to accommodate those customers who do not like
beer. He stated they plan to expand to 42 beer taps. In response to a question from the
Authority, Mr. Tiersten spoke of measures they have taken in response to complaints
regarding litter and dogs being tethered out front.
Mr. Heischuber stated the patios, previously approved by the Authority, will be put up in the
spring.
Assistant City Attorney Carrie Mineart advised the Authority that Applicant's Exhibits A and
B, identified as petitions, were incomplete because the Verification of Circulator required
to be attached was not fully completed. She stated that the defect does not affect the
information that would have been presented to participants at the time the petitions were
circulated and therefore recommended that the Authority accept the petitions into evidence
and that the Authority give them whatever weight deemed appropriate.
Mr. Tiersten described the petitioning process. In response to questions from the
Authority, he stated there will be no immediate changes in the number of employees. He
stated policy changes have been made only as they relate to the increased responsibility
of a tavern license. He stated the policy is to card anyone who appears to be under 40 and
stated that he has stressed to the employees the importance of looking for signs of
intoxication. Mr. Tiersten stated they plan to continue live music 5 to 7 nights a week.
Authority member Schroeer made a motion, seconded by Authority member Norton, to
adopt Resolution 96-01 approving the application of Mountain Tap, Inc. for a tavern license
at Mountain Tap Tavern, 167 North College. Yeas: Crowfoot, Haggerty, Norton, and
Schroeer. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Assistant City Attorney Mineart brought the Authority's attention to a position statement
from the State Liquor Enforcement Division regarding modifications of premises. She
requested that the Authority hold a brief worksession following the February meeting to
discuss the State's position and how the Authority wants to handle applications in the
future.
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Authority member Norton made a motion, seconded by Authority member Crowfoot, to
adjourn. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Dickmann, Haggerty, Norton, Schroeer, and Wawro.
Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 6:55 p.m.
Secretary
Chairperson
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