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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLiquor Licensing Authority - Minutes - 11/19/2014LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY MINUTES Regular Meeting, November 19, 2014 1:00 P.M. Staff Liaison: Aimee Jensen A regular meeting of the Liquor Licensing Authority was held November 19, 2014 in Municipal Court, 215 North Mason. Judge Kathleen M. Lane presiding. Staff in attendance: Bronwyn Scurlock, Assistant City Attorney Josh Golden, Liquor Enforcement Officer Matt Hahn, Liquor Enforcement Officer Aimee Jensen, Deputy City Clerk Auuroval of Minutes Judge Lane approved the minutes from November 6, 2014. Transfer of Ownership of Ingredient from Ingredient Ft. Collins, LLC to MBR, LLC, 101 South College Avenue and Trade Name Change to Rare Italian. Approved Patrick McGaughran, representative for MBR, LLC, briefly described his background and that the proposed restaurant will be sit down dining. He stated they are making changes to the premises and that those changes are shown on the diagram submitted with the application. Daniel Carpenter, manager applicant, stated he will incorporate Rio Grande's serving protocols; any patron ordering alcohol who appears to be under the age of 35 will be required to present a valid ID. He stated he has a current copy of the liquor code on premise and that he is familiar with it. Judge Lane approved the transfer of ownership of Ingredient from Ingredient Pt. Collins, LLC to MBR, LLC, 101 South College Avenue and Trade Name Change to Rare Italian. November 19, 2014 Hearing on a New Application from Danger Monday Productions, LLC, for a Hotel -Restaurant Liquor License at Nick's of Fort Collins,1100 South College Avenue, Approved Jim Beimford, attorney representing Danger Monday Productions, LLC, stated they were ready to proceed. Nick Doyle, representative for Danger Monday Productions, LLC, was sworn. He stated this will be a family style restaurant and that he hopes to open mid January. Mr. Doyle stated he anticipates his gross sale of food to be approximately 70%. He stated he has a revised diagram to submit for the Judge and the City to consider. Mr. Doyle stated the patio is an addition to this property and that the patio is visible from inside the restaurant. He stated he will be hiring approximately 40 employees with a couple of assistant managers and supervisors. Mr. Doyle stated all employees will be required to be TIP's trained. He stated any patron ordering alcohol will be required to produce a valid ID if they appear to be under the age of 40. Mr. Doyle stated if an employee is found in violation of the liquor code they will be immediately terminated. Kelly Pietrs, representative for Esquire Petitioning, LLC, was sworn. She briefly described the petitioning process. Ms. Pietrs stated they made sure they got a wide variety of ages to sign the petition. She stated that this petition shows strong support for this application. Judge Lane adopted Resolution 2014-024 approving the hotel -restaurant liquor license from Danger Monday Productions, LLC dba Nick's of Fort Collins, 1100 South College Avenue. Adjournment Municipal Judge 2