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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLiquor Licensing Authority - Minutes - 10/27/1993A regular meeting of the Liquor Licensing Authority was held on Wednesday, October 27, 1993, in the Council Chambers of the Fort Collins Municipal Building. The following members were present: Cooper, Crowfoot, Mael, Norton, Poncelow, Schroeer, and Wawro. Staff Members Present: Rita Knoll Harris, City Clerk's Office Marty Heffernan, City Attorney's Office Sandy Gibson, Police Department Approval of the minutes of the April 28, 1993 regular meeting Authority member Crowfoot made a motion, seconded by Authority member Schroeer, to approve the minutes of the April 28, 1993 regular meeting. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Mael, Norton, Poncelow, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Report of Manager for Seven -Eleven #13171, 505 South Shields, Approved Steven Venrick, manager, described the training provided to employees and the manager's involvement in training store employees. He indicated that corporate policy is to ID anyone who appears to be under the age of 31. Mr. Venrick spoke of his employment history with Southland Corporation and stated he has never been involved with a liquor violation. In response to a question from the Authority, Mr. Venrick stated there is not a liquor code book on the premises. Authority member Poncelow made a motion, seconded by Authority member Schroeer, to approve Steven Venrick as manager of Seven -Eleven #13171, 505 South Shields. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Mael, Norton, Poncelow, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. E • October 27, 1993 Report of Manager for Seven -Eleven #20104, 429 Remington Approved James Choun, manager, spoke of his prior ownership of three liquor -licensed establishments in Loveland. He stated there was one liquor violation during a 12-year period. He stated he believes the employee training provided by Seven - Eleven is better than the training program he used in his businesses. He stated Seven -Eleven's training is more systematic and includes follow-up training. He spoke of the training materials used by Seven -Eleven. He indicated his store does not have a liquor code book. Authority member Crowfoot made a motion, seconded by Authority member Schroeer, to approve James Choun as manager of Seven -Eleven #20104, 429 Remington. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Mael, Norton, Poncelow, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Report of Manager for Seven -Eleven #26933. 970 West Horsetooth, Approved William Miller, manager, stated there have been no violations at this store under his management. He stated he has no prior experience with the sale of alcoholic beverages other than during his employment with Seven -Eleven. Authority member Schroeer made a motion, seconded by Authority member Mael, to approve William Miller as manager of Seven -Eleven #26933, 970 West Horsetooth. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Mael, Norton, Poncelow, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Report of Change of Manager for Mini Mart #858. 1801 North College Approved Nancy Kinder, manager, stated she was manager at a store in Wyoming before being transferred to this store. She spoke of the training she has received and training provided to employees regarding the sale of alcoholic beverages. She indicated that corporate policy is to card anyone who appears to be under the age of 30. Authority member Crowfoot made a motion, seconded by Authority member Schroeer, to approve Nancy Kinder as manager of Mini Mart #858, 1801 North College. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Mael, Norton, Poncelow, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. October 27, 1993 Report of Manager for Conoco #06440, 1013 Centre Avenue, Approved Paula Maynor, manager, spoke of her employment history with Conoco and noted that she was assistant manager at another store that sold alcoholic beverages. She stated there were no violations during her employment at that store. Ms. Maynor stated the company's policy is to card anyone who appears to be under the age of 40. She spoke of the training provided to employees. Authority member Schroeer made a motion, seconded by Authority member Poncelow, to approve Paula Maynor as manager of Conoco #06440, 1013 Centre Avenue. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Mael, Norton, Poncelow, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Consideration of an Application from the Colorado State University Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance for a Special Events Permit at the Lory Student Center on December 2-4. 1993 Approved John Lueck, representing the CSU Music Department, described the event. He indicated the alcohol service consists of 1 to 2 glasses of wine during the dinner hour. He stated this is the 17th year for the Madrigal Dinners, although alcohol was not served every year. He stated there have been no problems with alcohol during past years. Mr. Lueck stated this is a family -oriented event, with a minimal number of children in attendance. Authority member Poncelow made a motion, seconded by Authority member Cooper, to approve the application of the Colorado State University Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance for a special events permit at the Lory Student Center on December 2, 3, and 4, 1993. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Mael, Norton, Poncelow, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Consideration of an Application from Poudre Valley Hospital for a Special Events Permit at the Lory Student Center on December 10 and 11, 1993 Approved Glenanne Engstrom, special events coordinator for Poudre Valley Hospital, stated this event is the annual hospital Christmas party for employees. She stated in the past there has been an open bar. She indicated this year, guests will be issued tickets for 2 free drinks and additional drinks must be purchased by the guest. She stated children do not usually attend this event, which is limited to 1 guest per employee. Ms. Engstrom stated the same administrative staff members have served as bartenders for the past 7 years and spoke of the training provided for the bartenders. She indicated this year, for the first time, they will have taxi service available to transport any guests who should not be driving. October 27, 1993 Authority member Mael made a motion, seconded by Authority member Crowfoot, to approve the application from Poudre Valley Hospital for a special events permit at the Lory Student Center on December 10 and 11, 1993. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Mael, Norton, Poncelow, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Transfer of Ownership of Oriental House, 2900 Harvard Approved Lin Chang, applicant, spoke of a liquor license she held in Nebraska and indicated there were no liquor violations at that establishment. Ms. Chang stated there is no lounge at this establishment and noted beer and wine only is served at the tables. She stated alcohol sales are a low percentage of the business. She stated there are 4 employees at the establishment and spoke of training provided. Ms. Chang noted the restaurant is open from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for lunch and 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. for dinner. Authority member Mael made a motion, seconded by Authority member Crowfoot, to approve the transfer of ownership of the Oriental House, 2900 Harvard, from Hsui-Lan Chang and Sue Chang to Wei-Ke Chang and Lin Mei-Nu Chang. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Mael, Norton, Poncelow, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Transfer of Ownership of AJ's, 242 Linden, and Trade Name Change to Jazz Factory Approved Dawn Owens, president of Wildawn, Inc., requested that the trade name of the establishment be amended to Sunset Jazz Club. She described the plans for the establishment. She stated there will be live bands on Friday and Saturday nights and comedy on 2 nights per month. She stated they are targeting young professionals and business people. She stated they hope to attract the "over 30" market. Ms. Owens stated the menu consists of appetizers only. She stated she has no first hand experience with the sale of alcoholic beverages and spoke of the training she is currently pursuing through the Police Department. She described the remodeling that will be done in the establishment. She indicated that the alcohol will be served at the tables, and acknowledged there is a very small bar. Ms. Owens indicated that their carding policy will be to check anyone who appears to be under the age of 40. She noted this will be a totally non-smoking establishment and indicated that they plan to open on New Year's Eve. Authority member Schroeer made a motion, seconded by Authority member Crowfoot, to approve the transfer of ownership of AJ's, 242 Linden, from Pennylane, Inc. to Wildawn, Inc., and trade name change to Sunset Jazz Club. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Mael, Norton, Poncelow, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. • • • October 27, 1993 Adjournment Authority member Schroeer made a motion, seconded by Authority member Mael, to adjourn. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Mael, Norton, Poncelow, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. The meeting was adjourned at approximately rperson 'ev e %s Secretary