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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLiquor Licensing Authority - Minutes - 09/06/1973M 40 LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY September 6, 1973 6:30 P.M. Members Present: Donald W. Robotham Sheila Hendrick John Batson Rosemarie Fentress Members Absent: Rudy Baldivia Staff Members Present: Chief Smith, Ramsey Myatt and LaVonne Hoffman for Verna Lewis. Mr. Robotham, the temporary Chairman called the meeting to order at 6:30 P.M. it Election of a Chairman Mr. John Batson nominated Mr. Donald Robotham to be the Chairman, Sheila Hendrick seconded the nomination. There being no more nominations for chairman the nomina- tions closed. The temporary chairman put the question and the vote was unanimous that Mr. Donald Robotham be elected as the chairman of the Fort Collins Liquor Licensing Authority. Mr. James Berry of the State Liquor Licensing Department was present at the meeting; presented to each of the Authority members the State Code Books covering the sale and use of 3.2% fermented malt beverage and the sale and use of liquor in the State of Colorado. He advised the Authority that he would be available to answer any questions they might have. 2. Final. Hearing on a Beer and Wine License Application by Bel -Air, Inc. dba Giuseppe's, 354 Walnut Street. Mr. Myatt, the City Attorney, reviewed the file noting that the Fire Department could find no objections and the Police Department report stated in part "no legal basis to recommend denial of the application." At this time, Mr. Alan Porter, attorney for the petitioners called on Mr. Paul Haumont to explain to the Authority the type of license requested and how it is to be used, if granted. Chief Smith then asked if the students would still be served since in the past this had been frequented by a large number of students. Mr. Haumont said that the wine and beer would be served as a compliment to the meals and that there were no facilities planned for a lounge. Mr. Haumont does have another 3.2% fermented malt beverage license at the Rams Inn, 1220 West Elizabeth and will serve the students there. Mr. John Batson then made a motion that the application be approved and the license be granted. Rosemarie Fentress seconded the motion. The Chairman put the question which was approved unanimously. (A resolution and findings will be presented at the September 19, 1973 meeting. vl) • Page 2 3. Regular Meeting Time and Place Established. The Authority discussed setting up a regular meeting time and place. A motion was made by Sheila Hendrick that the third Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall be the time and place, with a provision for calling a special meeting if necessary. Mr. John Batson seconded the motion. The Chairman Put the question to the committee and it was adopted unanimously. 4. Rules and Regulation changes tabled The next items discussed were the changes to the City of Fort Collins Rules of Procedure on Liquor Licensing. The Authority felt this should be tabled for further study before being adopted. Sheila Hendrick made the motion, seconded by John Batson to table this item. The Chairman put the question which was passed unanimously. 5. Application for Change of License by 7-Seas Accepted The application for change from a 3.2% fermented malt beverage license to a hotel - restaurant liquor license by the 7-Seas, 181 North College Avenue, was accepted by the Authority. A motion was made by John Batson and seconded by Rosemarie Fentress to set a hearing date of October 17, 1973. When the Chairman put the question to the committee members it was passed unanimously. 6. Transfer of ownership of the Green Onion Mr. Myatt, the City Attorney, reviewed the file for the Authority. The report from the Police Department stated no objections to the application. At the present time the building has been undergoing some remodeling and the final inspection has not been made. This must be done before the license can be issued. Mr. John Batson made a motion to approve the transfer for the Green Onion with the stipulation that the license will not be issued until a Certificate of Occupancy has been issued by the Building Inspection Department. Sheila Hendrick seconded the Motion. The Chairman put the question which was unanimously approved. Mr. Donald Robotham withdrew from the discussion and voting on this particular item due to a possible customer conflict. 7. Application for West Prospect Liquors at 310 West Prospect Street withdrawn An application for a retail liquor store was submitted by West Prospect Liquors at 310 West Prospect Street. On August 30, 1973, the Office of the City Clerk received a request to withdraw the application. Sheila Hendrick made a motion to accept the withdrawal request, seconded by Rosemarie Fentress. The Chairman put the question which was approved unanimously by the committee. 8. Adjournment There being no further business the meeting adjourned. The next meeting to be September 19, 1973, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall. City Clerk