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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLiquor Licensing Authority - Minutes - 07/01/2002LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY MINUTES Regular Meeting - July 1, 2002 1:00 p.m. Council Liaison: Ray Martinez 11 Staff Liaison: Aimee Jensen A regular meeting of the Liquor Licensing Authority was held on July 1, 2002 in Municipal Court, Justice Center, 201 LaPorte. Judge Kathleen M. Lane presiding. Staff in attendance: Teresa Ablao, Senior Assistant CityAttorney Richard Johnson, Liquor Enforcement Officer Aimee Jensen, Deputy City Clerk Agenda Review Deputy City Clerk Jensen stated there are no changes to the agenda. Consent Agenda The Consent Agenda is intended to expedite the meeting and allow the Authority to spend its time on important items on an agenda. Items on the Consent Agenda are (1) routine items; and (2) those of no perceived controversy. Anyone may request that an item be "pulled" off the Consent Agenda and considered separately. Items pulled from the Consent Agenda will be considered under "Other Business" at the end of the meeting. a. Request from Juneau of Fort Collins, Inc., dba The Crown Pub, 134 South College Avenue, to Change, Alter, or Modify the Licensed Premises. Bud Frick pulled the request from Juneau of Fort Collins, Inc., dba The Crown Pub, 134 South College Avenue, to change, alter, or modify the licensed premises, from the consent agenda. Jeff Sword, a manager at The Crown Pub, stated their patio is 8 feet from the city street. Michael Navey, a manager at The Crown Pub, briefly described the changes that have already been made. Bud Frick expressed concern with the expanded patio in relation to smoking. Judge Lane approved the request from Juneau of Fort Collins, Inc., dba The Crown Pub, 134 South College Avenue, to change, alter, or modifythe licensed premises, contingent upon an updated diagram including dimensions. July 1, 2002 Show Cause Hearing for The Crown Pub, 134 South College Avenue, Stipulation Agreement Approved. Senior Assistant City Anomey Ablao summarized the agreement. She stated the Licensee has agreed to a 5 day suspension, 2 days served (paid fine in lieu of suspension $200), with 3 days held in abeyance for 1 year for violating Colorado Regulation 47-302, making changes to the premise without prior approval. Judge Lane approved the findings, conclusion and order as presented. Transfer of Ownership of The Vault, 146 North College Avenue, from Blue Bandit, Inc., to Fitzgerald's, LLC., Approved Rick Thomas purchased The Vault 3 weeks ago. He stated he would provide a fully executed promissory note and asset/purchase agreement. Mr. Thomas briefly described the training he and his wife have received regarding liquor sales and service. He stated wait staff is stationed on the patio every evening and he or his wife are on premise everyday, as well as Wednesday through Saturday evening. He stated everyone who appeared to be under the age of 30 would be carded. Mr. Thomas stated he does not have a copy of the liquor code on premise. Judge Lane approved the transfer of ownership of The Vault, 146 North College Avenue, from Blue Bandit, Inc., to Fitzgerald's, LLC. Hearing on a New Application from Northern Colorado Pancake, LLC, for a Hotel - Restaurant Liquor License at Perkins Restaurant, 3300 South College Avenue, Approved Eric Spanier, representative for Northern Colorado Pancake, LLC, was sworn. He briefly described his background and experience and stated this Perkins had a liquor license from 1997 to 1999 which they opted to allowto lapse. He stated they are applying for anew license in order to compete in the market, adding that alcohol sales will be less than 2%. He stated they -will not put up neon advertising signs and will only have it as an option on the menu. Peter Osterfek, manager applicant, will provide training to all employees and will only do slight modifications to the refrigerator to accommodate alcoholic beverages. There will be no changes to the premise. Mr. Spanier stated there have been no violations at any location and emphasized that alcohol sales is a very small part of the overall sales. Mr. Osterfelt briefly described the petitioning process stating that the biggest reason for opposition is that Perkins is a pancake restaurant and should not have a liquor license. Judge Lane approved the application from Northern Colorado Pancake, LLC, for a hotel -restaurant liquor license at Perkins Restaurant, 3300 South College Avenue. Pa July 1, 2002 Registration of Peter Osterfelt as Manager of Perkins Restaurant, 3300 South College Avenue, Approved Peter Osterfelt, manager applicant, stated that there will be 20 people involved in alcohol sales and service and that they will card anyone appearing to be 30 and under. He stated he would likely terminate an employee who violates the liquor code. Mr. Osterfelt spoke briefly regarding his background and stated he had no previous liquor code violations. Judge Lane approved the registration of Peter Osterfelt as manager of Perkins Restaurant, 3300 South College Avenue. Other Business Transfer of Ownership of Bison Liquors, 1015 West Horsetooth Avenue, # 101 from from Han Sun Enterrises, LLC, to Bison Liquors, LLC, Approved Han Sun Lee, applicant, stated she has detailed instruction in both English and Korean and that there will always be one other person with her to help her interpret. She stated there are three employees in addition to the applicant. She stated they are not changing the interior of the store and will contact Rich Johnson for training. Ms. Sun Lee stated she will check every i.d. until she becomes familiar with who and what to check Judge Lane approved the transfer of ownership of Bison Liquors. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 2:15 p.m. � .' •• Municipal Judge