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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/14/2000LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY MINUTES CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO 7500 W. 29th Avenue, Municipal Building December 14, 2000 The Liquor Authority Meeting was called to order by Chairman Davis at 9 00 a m Liquor Authority Members present: Robert Alldredge, Dan Wilde, Kent Davis, Judith DiCroce, Frank Sanzalone, Laura Leprino and William Snell Rocco Gioso was absent. Also present: Deputy City Clerk, Christa Jones APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF November 9, 2000 Motion by Mrs DiCroce for the approval of the Minutes of November 9, 2000, seconded by Mr Sanzalone, carried 6-0 with Mrs Leprino abstaining Item 1. Show Cause Hearing for Rockette Bar, 10006 West 44th Avenue Item 1 was introduced by Christa Jones, who presented the background information on the alleged violation of Municipal Code Section 11-54 City Attorney, Linda Michow, was present and called Officer Fusetti to testify Officer Fusetti was sworn in by the Chair and proceeded to recall the events of August 31, 2000 Officer Koback was also present and sworn in by the Chair and testified Corporal Berkowitz was sworn in by the Chair and outlined the standard procedure for police reports Mr. Forest Clark, attorney representing the Rockette Bar, questioned all officers on duty that afternoon Mr Clark then called the bartender, Lisa Bera, who was sworn in by the Chair, to testify Questions from the Authority followed Both attorneys presented closing arguments Motion by Mr Alldredge that a violation of Section 11-54 of the Wheat Ridge Municipal Code has occurred, seconded by Mr Wilde, carried 7-0 Corporal Berkowitz voiced his concerns regarding the operation of this bar and the number of times he has spoken with the owner of the bar LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY MINUTES DECEMBER 14, 2000 PAGE 2 Roland Hoeft, owner of the Rockette Bar was sworn in by the Chair, stated that if Ms Bera wasn't his sister she would have been fired Mr Hoeft apologized for this occurrence and, has taken steps to insure that this will never happen again Mr Hoeft stated that he is trying to run a nice establishment. Questions from the Authority followed Motion by Mrs DiCroce to direct the City Attorney to prepare findings for this meeting and further moved to suspend the license for Rockette Bar for a period of 5 days, commencing January 3, 2001, at 8 00 a m and ending on January 7, 2001 at 2 00 a m , seconded by Mrs Leprino Mr Snell asked for an amendment to the Motion for suspension commencing January 3, 2001 and ending January 7, 2001 with 4 days held in abeyance provided that there are no other violations for 6 months, seconded by Mr Alldredge, failed 2-5 with Mr Snell and Mr Sanzalone voting yes Motion by Mr Sanzalone to suspend the license for the Rockette Bar for a period of 5 days, January 3 through January 7 with 2 days held in abeyance providing there are no other liquor violations in the next 6 months, seconded by Mrs DiCroce Mr Alldredge asked for an amendment to Mr Sanzalone's Motion that the suspension be January 2 through January 6, with the days of suspension being Tuesday, January 2, 8 00 a m through Thursday, January 4, 2.00 a m (The license can be picked up at City Hall on January 5, 2001 at 8 30 a m ) Mr Sanzalone accepted Mr Alldredge's amendment. Motion carried 5-2 with Mr Snell and Mrs DiCroce voting no Item 2. Transfer of Ownership from Ristorante Amato, 5807 West 38`h Avenue, to Sinaloa, Inc Item 2 was introduced by Christa Jones, who presented the staff report. Applicant, Ruben Lopez, was present and answered the Authorities questions regarding the application and liquor experience Motion by Mrs DiCroce for approval of the transfer of ownership from Ristorante Amato, Inc , dba "Ristorante Amato", 5807 West 38`h Avenue, Wheat Ridge, to Sinaloa, Inc dba "Los Sinaloenses Mexican Restaurant Inc " for the following reasons LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY MINUTES DECEMBER 14, 2000 PAGE 3 1 All applications have been filed and fees have been paid 2 Applicant is in possession of the premises by virtue of a lease assignment dated November 13, 2000 3 Applicant has been cleared by the police department. Mrs DiCroce further moved that the applicant and his employees attend the Wheat Ridge Police Department's Liquor classes, seconded by Mr Wilde, carried 7-0 Item 3. Change of Corporate Officers for Family Fun Center, Inc , 5250 West 38th Avenue Item 3 was introduced by Christa Jones Terry McFadden, applicant, was present. Motion by Mrs DiCroce to approve the Change of Corporate Officers for Family Fun Center, Inc dba "Family Fun Center", 5250 West 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the application, seconded by Mr Alldredge, carried 7-0 Item 4 Motion to accept Findings for Phillips 66 Station 327677 and authorize the Chair and Clerk to sign the findings and forward them to Phillips 66 Item 4 was introduced by Christa Jones Motion by Mr Wilde to approve the attached findings and authorize the Liquor Authority Chair and Clerk to sign the paperwork and forward the findings to the licensee, seconded by Mr Sanzalone, carried 7-0 Item 5. Motion to change the Show Cause Hearing for Vern's from December 14, 2000 to January 11, 2001 Item 5 was introduced by Christa Jones LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY MINUTES DECEMBER 14, 2000 PAGE 4 Mr Davis stated that his problems with this postponement are 1) this is the 2nd postponement and 2) the timing of the notification for postponement. Mr Davis would like to hear about a postponement sooner, such as, being in the loop when the decision to postpone is being considered Motion by Mr Wilde to reschedule the show cause hearing for Vern's to Thursday, January 11, 2001, at 9 00 a.m at the licensee's attorney's request; seconded by Mr Sanzalone, carried 7-0 Item 6. Motion to cancel the December 28, 2000 Liquor Meeting Motion by Mr Sanzalone to cancel the December 28, 2000, Liquor Authority Meeting, seconded by Mrs Leprino, carried 7-0 Motion by Mr Wilde to adjourn, seconded by Mr Alldredge, carried 7-0 Meeting adjourned at 11 16 am Christa Jones, Depufiy City Clerk APPROVED BY THE LIQUOR AUTHORITY ON JANUARY 11, 2001 BY A VOTE OF TO Kent Davis, Chair