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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLiquor Licensing Authority - Minutes - 02/26/1992it Liaison: Bob Winokur 11 Staff Liaison: Rita Knoll Harris A regular meeting of the Liquor Licensing Authority was held on Wednesday, February 26, 1992, in the Council Chambers of the Fort Collins Municipal Building. The following members were present: Cooper, Crowfoot, Norton, Poncelow, Schroeer, and Wawro. Authority Members Absent: Mael Staff Members Present: John Duval, City Attorney's Office Rita Knoll Harris, City Clerk'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. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of December 18, 1991. 2. Reouest from VCG. Inc.. to Change the Trade Name of Farmer's Inn. 2721 South College. to Senor Frog's. 3. This is a request from VCG, Inc., the hotel -restaurant licensee for Farmer's Inn, 2721 South College, to change the trade name of the establishment to Senor Frog's. VCG, Inc., the hotel -restaurant licensee for Senor Frog's (fka Farmer's Inn), 2721 South College, is reporting a change in corporate officers and a new shareholder. John Knight has been elected vice-president of the corporation and has been issued 50% of the stock in the corporation. • February 26, 1992 4. This is a request from Peoples Bar, Inc., the tavern licensee for Peoples Bar, 934 South Lemay, to change the trade name of the establishment to Chuckles Karaoke Bar. Authority member Crowfoot noted that Item #4, Request from Peoples Bar, Inc. to Change the Trade Name of Peoples Bar, 934 South Lemay, to Chuckles Karaoke Bar, has been withdrawn from the agenda at the request of the applicant. Authority member Cooper made a motion, seconded by Authority member Norton, to adopt and approve all items not removed from the Consent Calendar. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Norton, Poncelow, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Registration of Shawn Brooks as Manager of Washington's Bar and Grill, 132 LaPorte Avenue, Approved Shawn Brooks, manager, indicated he has been the manager for approximately 6 months. He spoke of prior experience with the sale of alcohol at Meadow Muffins in Colorado Springs. He stated there were no violations at that establishment while he was manager. Mr. Brooks stated he is responsible for training the employees at Washington's. He noted he stresses control of the premises in his training sessions. He stated the policy at the establishment is to card anyone who appears to be under 30 years of age. In response to a question from the Authority, Mr. Brooks explained his arrest for fighting. He stated he has been employed as a manager by this company since 1987 and described the training he has received. He stated the company transferred him to this establishment and noted the transfer included a promotion. Mr. Brooks spoke of drink promotions that are run at the establishment and extra precautions that are taken during those hours. Authority member Poncelow made a motion, seconded by Authority member Norton, to approve the registration of Shawn Brooks as manager of Washington's Bar and Grill, 132 LaPorte Avenue. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Norton, Poncelow, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Request from VCG, Inc., dba Sefior Frog's (fka Farmer's Inn), 2721 South College, to Change, Alter, or Modify the Premises, Found Not Substantial and Approved Authority member Norton stated she knows Mr. Carney and noted she did not believe that would affect her decision in this matter. • • February 26, 1992 Jack Carney, secretary/treasurer of VCG, Inc. (licensee), stated Farmer's Inn has merged with Senor Frog's in an effort to change the image of the establishment. He noted that John Knight, the new corporate officer, has 5 restaurants in Denver and Golden. Mr. Carney stated he has been a managing partner at this establishment for 6 years. He explained the modifications to the premises. He stated the bar area was enlarged by rearranging some booths and by converting a small room previously used for a buffet line into an extension of the bar area. He stated the changes did not result in an increase in seating because an equivalent number of seats were removed from other areas. He stated the alterations have caused a small change in clientele. Mr. Carney stated he was not aware of the requirement to get prior approval from the Authority before making changes to the establishment. He stated at the time he filed the applications for change of corporate structure and trade name change with the City Clerk's office, he reviewed the floor plan in the file and realized it was not accurate. He stated no building permits were required for the alterations because they were not structural. Authority member Cooper made a motion, seconded by Authority member Norton, to find that the modifications made to Senor Frogs, 2721 South College, are not substantial. Authority member Schroeer stated he believes the modifications are substantial because of the changes in the clientele and character of the business. Assistant City Attorney John Duval reviewed for the Authority the regulation relating to modifications to the licensed premises. The vote on Authority member Cooper's motion was as follows: Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Norton, and Schroeer. Nays: Poncelow and Wawro. THE MOTION CARRIED. Transfer of Ownership of City Park Nine Snackbar, 411 South Bryan, and Trade Name Change to FunTime Concessions, Approved Nancy Hoffman, applicant, stated this is her first liquor license. She stated she plans to operate the snackbar as it has been run in the past until she has an opportunity to assess the situation. She spoke of prior experience as an employee of liquor -licensed establishments. She stated she intends to attend training provided by the Police Department. Ms. Hoffman indicated she is a member of the National Association of Concessionaires, and noted she has obtained a training video from the Association. She stated she will have 2 employees in addition to her husband and herself. She stated she will be responsible for training the employees. Ms. Hoffman stated FunTime Concessions has run the City ballfields and swimming pools for the past 5 years. She stated she also runs Windsor's ballfields and swimming pool. She noted there is no alcohol service at any of the other locations. In response to a question from the Authority, Ms. Hoffman stated her husband's financial interest in the business is only that of family income. She described how sales from the golf cart will be handled. She stated the cart will also carry soft drinks and • February 26, 1992 snacks. She spoke of how she would handle people who bring their own beer onto the course. Jerry Brown, golf course manager for the Parks and Recreation Department, stated the City is offering Nancy an opportunity to have the prior concessionaire, Beth McKenney, work with Nancy to facilitate a smooth transition. He stated Derek Cordova, the concessionaire for Collindale and SouthRidge, has also volunteered to help train Nancy. Authority member Poncelow made a motion, seconded by Authority member Norton, to approve the transfer of ownership of City Park Nine Snackbar, 411 South Bryan, and trade name change to FunTime Concessions. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Norton, Poncelow, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Transfer of Ownership of Osco Drug Store, 112 East Foothills Parkway, and Trade Name Change to Pay Less Drug Store #5375. Approved Mark Madison, manager, stated he has been the manager at this store for approximately 1 1/2 years. He stated at the time Pay Less acquired this store, all beer sales were suspended. He stated once the transfer of ownership is approved, beer will be restocked and sales will resume. He stated employees attend a 2-day training session in Denver which includes training on alcohol sales. Mr. Madison indicated that in-store training is also provided. He stated during his employment as manager of this store, there have been no violations. He stated beer sales are very minimal and noted they sell cold beer. Authority member Norton made a motion, seconded by Authority member Cooper, to approve the transfer of ownership of Osco Drug Store, 112 East Foothills Parkway, and trade name change to Pay Less Drug Store #5375. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Norton, Poncelow, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Police Report Spirits Police Investigator Sandy Gibson advised the Authority of an alleged violation at Spirits, 2601 South Lemay, on January 4, 1992. She noted the Authority had been provided a copy of the Police Report on this incident. She requested the Authority find probable cause to schedule a show cause hearing. Authority member Poncelow made a motion, seconded by Authority member Cooper, to find that probably cause exists to schedule a show cause hearing for Spirits, 2601 South Lemay, for an alleged violation of Section 12-47-128(5)(a)(I), C.R.S. (sale to a visibly intoxicated person). 0 0 February 26, 1992 Gary Johnson, majority owner of Spirits, stated he has letters from two clerks and the alleged intoxicated person disputing the officer's report. He stated he questions the actions of the Police Department in this matter. The vote on Authority member Poncelow's motion was as follows: Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Norton, Poncelow, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Secretary Rita Harris stated this hearing would be scheduled on the March 25 agenda. Introduction of Officer Troy Krenning Ms. Gibson introduced Officer Troy Krenning and indicated he will be taking over the liquor enforcement duties previously handled by Officer Tellez. Officer Krenning stated Officer Tellez will still be conducting the training classes. He spoke of his assignment to the Selective Enforcement Unit, which will now be responsible for liquor enforcement. He stated the Department has determined that liquor enforcement needs to become more of a priority. He spoke of efforts to reinforce his knowledge of the liquor code and noted he will be working with Dave Sauter from the State Liquor Enforcement Division to gain more knowledge. Officer Krenning stated he has invited all of the licensees to a meeting early in March to outline the Police Department's enforcement strategy and to receive input from the licensees. He stated following that meeting, enforcement will be done on a regular basis, with a compliance check conducted at each establishment at least once a year. He stated he plans to report to the Authority on a monthly basis. The Authority and staff discussed several ideas for enforcement and training programs. The idea of a quarterly newsletter to licensees was also discussed. Funding options for training and production of a newsletter were discussed. The Junction In response to a question from the Authority, Ms. Gibson stated there has been no followup on the issues raised concerning The Junction. She stated that if the neighborhood continues to have problems, they plan to appear before the Authority when The Junction's liquor license comes up for renewal. In response to questions from the Authority, Ms. Harris stated the City Code gives the City Clerk the authority to handle renewal applications administratively. She noted that does not prevent the Authority from holding a renewal hearing. Assistant City Attorney John Duval outlined for the Authority the provisions relating to renewal hearings. 0 February 26, 1992 Authority member Cooper made a motion, seconded by Authority member Schroeer, to hold a hearing on the renewal application of The Junction, 518 West Laurel, when the renewal application is filed. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Norton, Poncelow, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Other Business Authority member Norton made a motion, seconded by Authority member Cooper, to approve the 1991 Annual Report as prepared by the City Clerk's Office. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Norton, Poncelow, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Secretary Rita Harris called the Authority's attention to the State Liquor Enforcement Division Enforcement Summary. Authority member Wawro requested staff obtain information from Longmont regarding prior violations at the establishment in Longmont owned by Gary Johnson (current owner of Spirits). Ad.iournment Authority member Norton made a motion, seconded by Authority member Wawro, to adjourn. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Norton, Poncelow, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. The meeting was adjourned at approximately '7:50 p airperson ecretary /Cb /�d�