HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/10/2004LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY MINUTES
CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO
7500 W. 29th Avenue, Municipal Building
June 10, 2004
Chairman Miks called the Liquor Authority Meeting to order at 9.00 am Liquor Authority
Members present: Judith DiCroce, Anthony Davia, Brenda Locricchio, Kent Davis, John
Miks and Frank Sanzolone Lloyd Donnelly was absent. Robert Alldredge arrived at 9.05
a.m. and left at 9.45 a.m to attend a funeral Also present: Deputy City Clerk, Christa
Jones
Motion by Mr Davis for approval of the Minutes of May 27, 2004, seconded by Mrs.
DiCroce, carried 5-0 with Mr Miks abstaining
Item 1 Discussion with Police Chief Jack Hurst regarding various issues and
concerns expressed by the Liquor Authority
Chief Hurst outlined the Police Departments procedures for-
a Warning Letters to liquor establishments
lft~ Liquor License Renewal Process
Questions from the Authority followed which included
Should Authority Chair sign off on the License Renewal?
Mr Miks is concerned because the letters sent by the Chief are a "double edged
sword" because the establishment did the right thing by calling the police because of
an incident, but are receiving a warning regarding the occurrence
Mr Alldredge doesn't want the letters sent by the Chief to prejudice the Authority in
any way
Discussion was held
Motion by Mr Davis to send a letter to Jerry Dahl regarding warning letters and if it would be
wise to have the Chair sign off on the renewal applications and what his opinion is on how
many letters, if any, the Authority could use in the renewal application process, seconded
by Mrs DiCroce
Mr Alldredge will vote against the Motion because he believes it is two separate issues
1) The legality of warning letters
2) Should the current renewal process be changed?
Motion failed 7-0
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Motion by Mr. Alldredge to schedule a Study Session within the next 60 days between the
Authority, City Attorney and the Clerk's Office Staff to have a discussion and to get the
Attorney's opinion on
1) Process regarding renewals
2) Review of letters, i.e legality, impact, consideration of letters on renewals and
violations, seconded by Mr Davis; carried 7-0.
Item 2. Application for Change of Corporate Officers from Virgo Restaurants Inc ,
d b a "Rumours", 6920 West 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge
Christa Jones introduced Item 2
Applicant Debra Bock was present and sworn in by the Chair
Motion by Mr Davis to approve the Change of Corporate Officers for Virgo Restaurants,
Inc. d b.a. "Rumours", 6920 West 38th Avenue, by the addition of Debra S Bock as
Secretary/Treasurer and 50% stockholder; seconded by Mr Sanzalone, carried 6-0
Item 3. Application for Name Change from "El Viejo" to "Las Margaritas Restaurant &
Bar", located at 10151 West 26th Avenue, Wheat Ridge
Christa Jones introduced Item 3
Motion by Mrs Locricchio to approve the Change of Trade Name from "El Viejo" to "Las
Margaritas Restaurant and Bar" seconded by Mr Sanzolone, carried 6-0.
Item 4 Application for a new Tavern Liquor License from Key West Lounge and
Super Club Inc., d b a. "Key West Lounge and Supper Club", 10151 West
261 Avenue, Wheat Ridge
Christa Jones introduced Item 4 and discussion was held
Mr Miks will vote against waiving the survey because he is concerned about needs and
desires of the neighborhood
Motion by Mr. Davis to waive the neighborhood survey for Key West Lounge and Supper
Club Inc at 10151 West 26th Avenue, because the needs and desires of the neighborhood
have already been established and won't be adversely impacted by the addition of this
Tavern and further moved to set a public hearing date for July 8, 2004 and order the
property posted and the public hearing published in the Wheat Ridge Transcript; seconded
by Mr Davia, carried 5-1 with Mr Miks voting no
Officer Carley introduced himself to the Liquor Authority Officer Carley will be taking
Sergeant Balafas place while she is on leave
LIQUOR AUTHORITY MINUTES JUNE 10, 2004
Motion by Mr Sanzolone to adjourn, seconded by Mr Miks, carried 6-0.
Meeting adjourned at 9:55 a m.
Christa Jones, Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE AUTHORITY ON 6/24/04
PACE a
BY A VOTE OF 6 to 0
Liquor Authority Member
for John Miks, Liquor Authority Chair