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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLiquor Licensing Authority - Minutes - 08/28/1996x „ %Q£'� 15 Y -0N3p •; w LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY -MINUTES a Y Regul`ar°Meetrng" rAtigiist 600pm i a k , r; Council Liaison: Will Smith Staff Liaison: Rita Knoll Harris A regular meeting of the Liquor Licensing Authority was held on Wednesday, August 28, 1996, in the Council Chambers of the Fort Collins Municipal Building. The following members were present: Crowfoot, Davis, Dickman, Haggerty, Schroeer, and Wawro. Members' absent: Oldham. Staff Members Present: Rita Knoll Harris, City Clerk's Office Carrie Mineart, CityAttomey's Office Sandra 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. Items on the Consent Calendar are (1) routine items; and (2) those of no perceived controversy. 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. 1. Report of Change of Corporate Structure for Old Chicago of Colorado. Inc., dba Old Chicago, 147 South College Avenue. 2. Report of Change of Corporate Structure for Northern Dining and Bar Bazaar and Old Colorado Brewing, Inc., dba Gonzalo's Restaurant, 172 North College Avenue. 3. Reauest from Rubv Tuesday Inc.. dba Rubv Tuesday 110 Boardwalk Drive. to Change. Authority member Schroeer made a motion, seconded by Authority member Crowfoot, to adopt and approve the Consent Calendar. Yeas: Crowfoot, Davis, Dickman, Haggerty, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. August 28, 1996 Registration of Heather Matz as Manager of Seven Eleven # 26803, 2800 South College Avenue, Approved Heather Matz, manager applicant, stated she has been the manager since May. She described the training program all employees are required to complete. Authority member Schroeer made a motion, seconded by Authority member Dickman to approve Heather Matz as a manager of Seven Eleven # 26803, 2800 South College Avenue. Yeas: Crowfoot, Davis, Dickman, Haggerty, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Consideration of an Application from the Eyeopeners Kiwanis Club of Fort Collins for a Special Events Permit in Old Town Square on September 28, 1996, Approved Bill Thieman, event manager, stated this is the 18' year of the event and that they have not had any problems in the past. He stated this year they will be using Old Town Square. Mr. Thieman detailed the security measures they will have in place and that they will be serving alcohol from 10:00 a.m to 6:00 p.m He stated there will only be one entrance in to the licensed area. Mr. Thieman stated they have used 4-5 kegs have been sold at past events. Authority member Dickman made a motion, seconded by Authority member Schroeer to approve the application from Eyeopeners Kiwanis Club of Fort Collins for a Special Events Permit in Old Town Square on September 28, 1996. Yeas: Crowfoot, Davis, Dickman, Haggerty, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Reconsideration of Report of Change of Corporate Structure For Chau's Brothers, Inc., dba Twin Dragon Gate, 23 Old Town Square, # 100, Approved Susan Lang, representative for Chau's Brothers, Inc., was sworn. She stated her drivers' license has been reinstated. Authority member Haggerty made a motion, seconded by Authority member Schroeer to accept the report of change of corporate structure for Chau's Brothers, Inc., dba Twin Dragon Gate, 23 Old Town Square, # 100. Yeas: Crowfoot, Davis, Dickman, Haggerty, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. 2 August 28, 1996 Request from Pringle Enterprises, Inc., dba Pringle's Fine Wines and Spirits, 2100 West Drake, to Change, Alter, or Modify the Licensed Premises, Approved Phil Pringle, representative for Pringle Enterprises, Inc. He stated the sign was posted and the petitions properly circulated. In response to a question from the Authority, Mr. Pringle described the proposed changes. He stated this will increase office space, restroom, showroom, storage and adding a cigar section. Mr. Pringle showed the Authority a larger drawing. Authority member Haggerty made a motion, seconded by Authority member Schroeer to approve a request from Pringle Enterprises, Inc., dba Pringle's Fine Wines and Spirits, 2100 West Drake, to change, alter, or modify the licensed premises. Yeas: Crowfoot, Davis, Dickman, Haggerty, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Request from Watterson Foods, Inc., dba Roberto's Burritos, 120 1/2 West Laurel, to Change, Alter, or Modify the Licensed Premises, Approved Vic Watterson, representative for Watterson Foods, Inc., described the proposed modifications. He stated this modification will add 1800 square feet primarily to increase salsa production. Authority member Crowfoot made a motion, seconded by Authority member Dickman to approve a request from Watterson Foods, Inc., dba Roberto's Burritos, 120'/2 West Laurel, to change, alter, or modify the licensed premises. Yeas: Crowfoot, Davis, Dickman, Haggerty, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Transfer of Ownership of Chef Wang's, from Cheng Yie Wang to Soho Bowl, Inc., at 3640 South Mason, and Trade Name Change to Tokyo Bowl and Grill, Approved King Yin Poon, representative for Soho Bowl, Inc., was sworn. He stated he purchased the restaurant August 1, 1996 and that he cards anyone who appears to be under the age of 50 years. Mr. Poon described the training he requires to complete. He stated he has 7-8 employees and that he will be opening in September. Authority member Schroeer made a motion, seconded by Authority member Davis to the transfer of ownership of Chef Wang's from Cheng Yie Want to Soho Bowl, Inc., at 3640 South Mason, and Trade Name Change to Tokyo Bowl and Grill. Yeas: Crowfoot, Davis, Dickman, Haggerty, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. 1.1 ►� • M •," _"� 3 August 28, 1996 Hearing on a New Application for a Hotel -Restaurant Liquor License from Market Grill, Inc., dba Masa Grill, 2601 South Lemay, Approved Ed Holmes, representative for Market Grill, Inc., was sworn. In response to questions from the Authority, Mr. Holmes described the background of the other members of Market Grill, Inc. He stated they will be open 7 days a week from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m, and that they intend to be a family oriented restaurant. Mr. Holmes stated liquor sales will be 8-10% of their gross sales. He described the training all employees will be required to complete and that he has never had a liquor code violation. Max Scott, representative for Oedipus, Inc., was sworn. He detailed the petitioning process, stating that 86% of the designated neighborhood signed the petition in support of this application, with only 14% in opposition. Authority member Schroeer made a motion, seconded by Authority member Dickman to adopt resolution 96-14 approving an application from Market Grill, Inc., for a hotel -restaurant liquor license at Masa Grill, 2601 South Lemay, # 12. Yeas: Crowfoot, Davis, Dickman, Haggerty, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Hearing on a New Application from Jugnu, Inc., dba Taj-Mahal Restaurant, at 148 West Oak, Approved Balwinder Singh, representative from Jugnu, Inc., was swom. He stated 20% of their gross sales will be from the sale of alcohol. In response to a question from the Authority, Mr. Singh detailed his experience. He briefly described the petitioning process. Mr. Singh stated he circulated both sets of petitions. He stated he will have 7-8 employees and will have an experienced bartender on the weekends. Authority member Schroeer made a motion, seconded by Authority member Haggerty to adopt Resolution 96-16 approving a hotel -restaurant liquor license from Jugnu, Inc., at Taj Mahal Restaurant, 148 West Oak Yeas: Crowfoot, Davis, Dickman, Haggerty, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Hearing on a Change of Class of License for Chesterfield, Bottomsley and Potts Clubhouse, 1427 West Elizabeth and Trade Name Change to CB Potts/Big Horn Brewing Company of Colorado, Approved Kevin Sheesley, representative for Ram Pub Corporation of Colorado, was sworn. He stated he has approval from the City's Planning and Zoning office. Mr. Sheesley detailed the changes to the premises, stating they are adding 800 square feet to accommodate the brewing eqtuipment. 4 August 28, 1996 Max Scott, representative for Oedipus, Inc., was swom. He detailed the petitioning process, stating that 84% of the designated neighborhood signed the petition in support of this application, with only 16% in opposition. Authority member Dickman made a motion, seconded by Authority member Schroeer to adopt Resolution 96-15 approving an application for a Brew Pub License from Ram Pub Corporation of Colorado at CB Potts/Big Horn Brewing Company of Colorado, 1427 West Elizabeth. Yeas: Crowfoot, Davis, Dickman, Haggerty, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Police Report Special Enforcement Officer Rothschild briefed the Authority on Alleged violations at Rich's Aggie Discount Liquor, 429 Canyon Avenue. He requested the Authority schedule a show cause hearing for October 23, 1996. Authority member Haggerty made a motion, seconded by Authority member Crowfoot, to find that probable cause exists to schedule a show cause hearing on October 23, 1996 for Rich's Aggie Discount Liquor, 429 Canyon Avenue for alleged violation of Section 12-47-901(5)(a)(I), Colorado Revised Statutes and to instruct Deputy City Clerk Jensen to issue necessary subpoenas. Yeas: Crowfoot, Davis, Dickman, Haggerty, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED Election of Officers Authority member Schroeer made a motion, seconded by Authority member Crowfoot, to nominate Authority member Haggerty as Chairman. Yeas: Crowfoot, Davis, Dickman, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. Authority member Haggerty was unanimously voted in as Chairman. Authority member Haggerty made a motion, seconded by Authority member Schroeer made a motion to nominate Authority member Oldham as Co -Chairman. Yeas: Crowfoot, Davis, Dickman, Haggerty, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. Authority member Oldham was unanimously voted in as Co -Chairman. Executive Session Authority member Schroeer made a motion, seconded by Authority member Haggerty to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing legal issues relating to Twin Dragon Gate Restaurant. Yeas: Crowfoot, Davis, Dickman, Haggerty, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Executive Session adjourned at 9:10 p.m M August 28, 1996 Adjournment Authority member Haggerty made a motion, seconded by Authority member Schrooer to adjourn the meeting. Yeas: Crowfoot, Davis, Dickman, Haggerty, Schroeer, and Wawro. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. The meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m.