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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLiquor Licensing Authority - Minutes - 12/15/1993a 0 A regular meeting of the Liquor Licensing Authority was held on Wednesday, December 15, 1993, in the Council Chambers of the Fort Collins Municipal Building. The following members were present: Crowfoot, Norton, Poncelow, Schroeer, and Wawro. Authority Members Absent: Cooper and Mael. Staff Members Present: Rita Knoll Harris, City Clerk's Office Marty Heffernan, City Attorney's Office Sandy 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. 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. 2. 3. Aaoroval of the minutes of the October 27 1993 regular meeting_ Round the Corner Restaurants, Inc., the hotel -restaurant licensee for Round the Corner Restaurant, 101 West Swallow, is reporting a change of corporate structure. This application consists of two Report of Changes Forms filed within a two -month period. The first reflects corporate officer and director changes. The second reflects further officer changes from those reported in the first form as well as another director change. Circle K Convenience Stores, Inc., the 3.2% beer licensee for Circle K #1987, 949 South Taft Hill Road, is reporting a change of corporate structure. Circle K Convenience Stores, Inc. has been operating in bankruptcy since May 1990. Under a plan of reorganization of Circle K Convenience Stores, Inc. and its corporate parent, The Circle K Corporation, a newly formed holding company, Circle K Holdings now holds i 0 December 15, 1993 100% of the shares. In order to simplify the post -bankruptcy corporate structure, Circle K Holdings will be merged into Circle K Convenience Stores, Inc. Circle K Convenience Stores, Inc. will eventually change its name to "The Circle K Corporation". This application also reflects a new assistant treasurer. 4. The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks #804, the club licensee for Elks Lodge #804, 140 East Oak, is reporting a change of corporate officers. Stephen Ryan is replacing Stanley Cole as vice-president, Stanley Cole is replacing Edmund Robert as secretary, and Edwin Frohberg has been elected treasurer. In addition, this application reflects the replacement of J.N. Duval as manager. The current president, Darrel Walker, is now listed as manager. 5. Schrader Oil Company, the 3.2% beer licensee for Schrader's Country Store #110, 4524 South College, is reporting a change of manager. Craig Moellenberg is replacing John Howe. Mr. Moellenberg was previously approved as manager of Schrader Country Store #100 in December 1992 and is now being transferred to Store #110. Authority member Schroeer made a motion, seconded by Authority member Crowfoot, to adopt and approve all items not removed from the Consent Calendar. Yeas: Crowfoot, Norton, Poncelow, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. of Change of Manager for Albertson's (Secretary's Note: No one appeared for this item; therefore, it will be rescheduled for the January 1994 meeting.) Consideration of an Application from Friends of Traditional Dance for Special Events Permits at the Lory Student Center on January 29, 1994 and October 8 1994 Approved Randy Lumb, representing Friends of Traditional Dance, requested the application for the January 29 event be amended to reflect that the event will feature the Montalto Orchestra instead of being the Hot Tomatoes Big Band Dance. He noted that the admission cost for the new event will be $9.99. Mr. Lumb stated this event will be handled the same as previous events and noted there have been no problems at other events in past years. He discussed with the Authority how the organization could improve its security measures during an event. • December 15, 1993 Authority member Schroeer made a motion, seconded by Authority member Crowfoot, to approve the application of Friends of Traditional Dance for special events permits at the Lory Student Center on January 29 and October 9, 1994. Yeas: Crowfoot, Norton, Poncelow, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Request from Ram Pub Corporation of Colorado, dba Chesterfield, Bottomsley and Potts Clubhouse, 1427 West Elizabeth, for Approval of Changes to the Licensed Premises, Found Substantial and Approved Kevin Sheesley, owner, explained that this application was submitted as the request of the City Clerk's Office. He stated that the floor plan submitted to the Authority with the original application for a liquor license was submitted prior to review by the Building Department. He stated the plans approved by the Building Department changed the front door location, the mechanical room, and the layout of the bar. Mr. Sheesley noted that the modifications did not change the square footage, capacity, or character of the establishment. At the request of the Authority, Assistant City Attorney Marty Heffernan reviewed the provisions of the Colorado Liquor Code relating to modifications. Authority member Poncelow made a motion, seconded by Authority member Schroeer, to find that the modifications at Chesterfield, Bottomsley and Potts Clubhouse, 1427 West Elizabeth, are substantial and that a hearing should be held. Authority member Wawro stated he believes the Authority can find that the change is substantial and grant the request without holding a hearing. Secretary Rita Harris advised the Authority that the City Code provides that if the Authority finds a modification to be substantial it may either grant the request OR schedule a hearing. Authority members Poncelow and Schroeer, as makers of the motion, accepted a friendly amendment to their motion to delete the requirement for a hearing and to grant the request. The vote on the motion was as follows and Wawro. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Crowfoot, Norton, Poncelow, Schroeer, Transfer of Ownership of Washington's Bar _and Grill. 132 LaPorte Avenue Approved James Sterling, president of KANA'I Incorporated, stated there will be no changes in the operation of the establishment and noted that the same employees will be there. He stated this transfer of ownership is a preliminary step toward buying the property and the business. He stated Grand American Fare, the • December 15, 1993 parent corporation of the current licensee, of business. He stated Albert Ehringer, i worked for him in the past, has offered t people. He stated he was unable to meet the business and property at this time. Mr. allowing him to operate the business, keep a and then apply to the SBA. He noted all restaurants in Hawaii. n Mountain Fare, Inc., is going out gratitude to the people who have o sell all of his units to those cash requirements to purchase the Sterling stated Mr. Ehringer is substantial amount of the profits, of his capital is tied up in his Authority member Crowfoot made a motion, seconded by Authority member Schroeer, to approve the transfer of ownership of Washington's Bar and Grill, 132 LaPorte Avenue, from Mountain Fare, Inc. to KANA'I Incorporated. Yeas: Crowfoot, Norton, Poncelow, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays; None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Adjournment Authority member Crowfoot made a motion, seconded by Authority member Schroeer, to adjourn. Yeas: Crowfoot, Norton, Poncelow, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. The meeting was adjourned at approximate cretary