HomeMy WebLinkAboutLiquor Licensing Authority - Minutes - 04/15/2015LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY MINUTES
Regular Meeting, April 15, 2015
1:00 P.M.
Staff Liaison: Aimee Jensen
A regular meeting of the Liquor Licensing Authority was held April 15, 2015 in Municipal Court, 215
North Mason. Judge Kathleen M. Lane presiding.
Staff in attendance: Bromvyn Scurlock, Assistant City Attorney
Josh Golden, Liquor Enforcement Officer
Matt Hahn, Liquor Enforcement Officer
Aimec Jensen, Deputy City Clerk
Hearing on a Change of Location Application from
Batdog, LLC, doing business as Surfside 7 to
move a hotel -restaurant liquor license from
150 North College Avenue to 238 Linden Street, Approved
Kim Snodgrass, representative for Batdog, LLC, was sworn. She stated she intends to be open for lunch at the
238 Linden Street. Ms. Snodgrass stated they are significantly changing the premises dramatically; adding a
commercial kitchen. She stated they are still waiting for the building permit to be released and hope to be open
by July. Ms. Snodgrass stated she intends to build a back patio. She stated she updated the encroachment permit
to be held by Batdog, LLC. Ms. Snodgrass stated the public could access the back patio without going through
the building. She stated they will closely monitor the back patio when there are patrons present. In response to
a question from the Authority, Ms. Snodgrass described the petitioning process and stated that many of them were
familiar with Surfside 7.
Al Denton, 233-235 Linden Street, property owner, was sworn. He stated he lives across the street from Ms.
Snodgrass' new location. Mr. Dunton briefly described the issues he has experienced living downtown in close
proximity to liquor licensed premises. Ms. Snodgrass stated she is open to maintaining a dialog with Mr. Dunton
and other residents in the immediate neighborhood.
Dave Hide, 222 Linden Street, property owner, was sworn. He encouraged Ms. Snodgrass to take down the
outside speakers. In response to a question from Mr. Hide, Ms. Snodgrass stated she will encourage her door
personnel to maintain order on the patio.
Judge Lane adopted Resolution 2015 - 008 approving a change of location application from Batdog, LLC, doing
business as Surfside 7 to move a hotel -restaurant liquor license from 150 North College Avenue to 238 Linden
Street.
April 15, 2015
Tastings Permit Application from
Bullfrog Wine and Spirits, Inc., dba
Bullfrog Wine and Spirits,
1820 North College Avenue, Approved
Josh Beard, representative for Bullfrog Wine and Spirits, Inc., was sworn. He stated he has been working at this
location for 11 years and recently became the general manager January 1, 2015. Mr. Beard stated they allowed the
tasting permit to lapse. He stated all staff will be required to complete SafeSery training prior to implementing
tastings. Mr. Beard stated they will have beer tastings Friday nights and wine tastings on Saturday night. He stated
they will require any patron that wishes to taste alcohol will be required to provide a valid id.
Ellyn Just, representative for Aggie Agency, LLC, was sworn. She briefly described the petitioning process, stated
the petitions indicate strong support for this tastings permit application.
Judge Lane approved the tastings permit application from Bullfrog Wine and Spirits, Inc., dba Bullfrog Wine and
Spirits, 1820 North College Avenue.
Hearing on a New Application from CO Craft Beer Geeks, LLC,
dba Craft Beer Sellers Fort Collins for a retail liquor store license
Chris Lazzery and Justin Wright, representatives for CO Craft Beer Geeks, LLC, were sworn. Mr. Lazzery stated
they are hoping to open by mid -May. He stated the basement will only be accessible by employees only; customers
will not be allowed downstairs. Mr. Lazzery stated he will be involved with the day to day operations. He stated
he will maintain a current copy of the liquor code on premise. Mr. Lazzery stated he will be conducting the
tastings. In response to questions from the Authority, Mr. Wright stated they only need to purchase shelving and
install the coolers to open. He stated all employees will be required to complete extensive training with regard to
the sale and service of alcohol. Mr. Wright stated they are scheduled to complete their TIP's training within the
next month. He stated all patrons will be required to provide a valid id when purchasing alcohol.
In response to questions from the Authority, Mr. Lazzery and Mr. Wright stated they have the petitions but have
not turned them into the City Clerk's Office for review. Judge Lane requested that the City Clerk's Office review
the petitions and notify the Liquor Licensing Authority of the results.
Judge Lane adopted Resolution 2005-005 approving a new application from CO Craft Beer Geeks, LLC, LLC,
dba Craft Beer Sellers Fort Collins for a retail liquor store license with a tastings permit at 120-122 South Mason
Street.
Adjournment
Municipal Judge