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Home My WebLink About09/14/2006MINUTES FOR LIQUOR AUTHORITY MEETING CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO 7500 West 29th Avenue, Municipal Building September 14, 2006 The Liquor Authority Meeting of September 14, 2006 was called to order by Chairman Davia at 9,00 a m Liquor Authority Members present: Robert Alldredge, Judith DiCroce, John Miks, Carolyn Peterson, Frank Sanzalone. David Berry and Kent Davis were absent. Also present: City Clerk, Pamela Anderson, City Attorney, Debra Kalish, Police Sergeant, Paula Balafas. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF July 27, 2006 Motion by Mrs. DiCroce for approval of the Minutes of July 27, 2006; seconded by Mr. Alldredge, carried 5-0, with Mr Milks abstaining Item 1. Show Cause Hearing on alleged Liquor Code Violation at Diamond Shamrock Corner Store #4149, 12300 West 44th Avenue, Wheat Ridge (Continued from July 27, 2006) City Attorney Debra Kalish addressed a conflict of interest, and as a result recused herself from the hearing because she had not been able to obtain a waiver from Diamond Shamrock. She stated the licensee stipulated to the violation Ms. Kalish left Council Chambers. City Clerk Pamela Anderson presented the staff report. FACT FINDING PHASE Motion by Mr Alldredge that a violation of C R.S Section 12-47-901(1)(a) occurred, seconded by Mrs DiCroce, carried 6-0 Adam Stapen, with the law firm of Dill & Dill, representing the licensee, introduced the store manager and area manager He made a statement of apology for the violation He described the extensive alcohol training provided to their employees by Diamond Shamrock. If an employee doesn't follow procedure, they are fired. LIQUOR AUTHORITY MEETING: September 14, 2006 Page -2 He asked that a warning be given to Diamond Shamrock since this is their first violation. Sergeant Balafas presented the staff recommendation. Comments and questions from the board members followed PENALTY PHASE: Motion by Mr. Miks to direct the City Attorney to prepare findings for this meeting and further move to suspend the license for Diamond Shamrock Corner Store #4149, 12300 West 44th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado for a period of three (3) days, three (3) of which shall be held in abeyance for a period of six (6) months and shall be permanently stayed unless the Licensee again violates the Colorado Liquor Code, the Colorado Liquor Code Regulations, or any provision of the Wheat Ridge Municipal Code during the period of abeyance, seconded by Mr Alldredge, carried 6-0 City Attorney Debra Kalish re-entered Council Chambers Item 2. Application for Modification of Premises for the Rambling Rose, 10080 West 44th Avenue, Wheat Ridge City Clerk Pamela Anderson presented the staff report. Tracy Guildner and Douglas Weller, applicants, were present and explained the requested modification Motion by Mrs. DiCroce to approve the modification of premises for Rambling Rose, 10080 West 44th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, and authorize the Chair of the Liquor Authority to sign the application, seconded by Ms. Petersen, carried 6-0. Item 3. Applications for Modification of Premises for Vern's Restaurant and Lounge, 7605 West 44th Avenue, Unit F, Wheat Ridge City Clerk Pamela Anderson presented the staff report. Tom Little, representing Susan Little, applicant, explained the requested modifications. Motion by Mr Alldredge to approve the two applications for modification of premises for Vern's Restaurant and Lounge, 7605 West 44th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, and authorize the Chair of the Liquor Authority to sign the applications, seconded by Mr. Miks, carried 6-0. LIQUOR AUTHORITY MEETING September 14, 2006 Page -3- Item 4. Motion to accept the Findings for Clancy's Irish Pub and authorize the Chair and Deputy City Clerk to sign the documents and forward them to the licensee. Motion by Mr Miks to accept the Findings for Clancy's Irish Pub and authorize the Chair and Deputy City Clerk to sign the documents and forward them to the licensee, seconded by Mrs. DiCroce, carried 6-0 Item 5. Motion to accept the Findings for Everyday Stores and authorize the Chair and Deputy City Clerk to sign the documents and forward them to the licensee Motion by Mr Alldredge to accept the Findings for Everyday Stores and authorize the Chair and Deputy City Clerk to sign the documents and forward them to the licensee, seconded by Mr Sanzalone; carried 6-0 Item 6. Motion to accept the Findings for Wheat Ridge Liquors and authorize the Chair and Deputy City Clerk to sign the documents and forward them to the licensee Motion by Ms. Petersen to accept the Findings for Wheat Ridge Liquors and authorize the Chair and Deputy City Clerk to sign the documents and forward them to the licensee; seconded by Miks, carried 6-0. Item 7. Notice of Alleged Liquor Code Violation at Rockette Tavern, 10006 West 44th Avenue, Wheat Ridge. City Clerk Pamela Anderson presented the staff report. Motion by Mrs. DiCroce that a Notice of Hearing and Order to Show Cause be prepared by the City Attorney and executed by the Chair and Deputy City Clerk and be issued to the owners of Rockette Tavern, 10006 West 44th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, based on allegations contained in the Notice of Alleged Liquor Code Violation. The hearing is to be scheduled for October 26, 2006 at 9:00 a.m., seconded by Mr. Alldredge; carried 6-0 LIQUOR AUTHORITY MEETING September 14, 2006 Page -4- Item 8. Liquor License Renewal Application from Long Shots Bar & Grill, 4400 Ward Road, Wheat Ridge Pam Anderson presented the staff report. Discussion followed Motion by Mr Alldredge to approve the renewal application for Long Shots Bar & Grill, 4400 Ward Road, Wheat Ridge, and authorize the Chair and City Clerk to sign the application and forward it to the Colorado Department of Revenue I further move to process future applications administratively; seconded by Mr Sanzalone, carried 6-0 Meeting adjourned at 9-37a.m Pamela Anderson, City Clerk lw~ APPROVED BY LIQUOR AUTHORITY ON SEPTEMBER 28, 2006 BY A VOTE OF JS TO L&t r~ I Anthony Davi air