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May 13, 2004
Regular Meeting of the Lakewood Liquor and Fermented Malt Beverage Licensing Authority was held on this date in the City Council Chambers.
ITEM 1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Taake called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
ITEM 2. ROLL CALL Fred Taake - presiding
Kristina Hansson
Larry Muniz
Stan Wisneski
Absent: Lorri Stevens
Albert Williams
Mark Wolfe
Also present: Paul Kennebeck, Deputy City Attorney
Full and timely notice of this meeting had been given and a quorum was present.
ITEM 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Wisneski moved to approve the minutes of the regular meetings held April 8, 2004, and April 22, 2004. The motion was seconded, and with those present voting Aye, THE MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES CARRIED.
ITEM 4. CHANGE OF LOCATION APPLICATION
Hotel & Restaurant License
Aragon Business Enterprises, Inc.
d/b/a Amigos
2049 Wadsworth Blvd. #3
Mr. Kennebeck explained to the Authority that this hotel & restaurant license was located in an area being redeveloped by the urban renewal authority for a proposed Walmart. The licensee wishes to relocate to another location in Lakewood and must demonstrate to the Authority that he has satisfied the "needs and desires" of the neighborhood.
Anthony Aragon, 8835 W. Virginia Ave., Lakewood, appeared before the Authority and was sworn in. Mr. Aragon testified that he operated a hotel & restaurant license at 1590 Wadsworth Blvd., for approximately eight years, and lost the property to condemnation to allow for a new Walmart. He said that because of time constraints with remodeling, he only petitioned the neighborhood businesses and not the residents.
There was no one in the audience in favor or opposition to this application and the public hearing was closed.
Ms. Hansson moved to approve the change of location application for Aragon Business Enterprises, Inc., d/b/a Amigos, 2049 Wadsworth Blvd., #3. The motion was seconded, and with those present voting Aye, THE MOTION TO APPROVE THE APPLICATION CARRIED.
ITEM 5. NEW APPLICATION
Hotel & Restaurant License
SB Restaurant Co.
d/b/a Elephant Bar Restaurant
7111 W. Alaska Dr.
Deputy City Attorney Kennebeck told the Authority that he had reviewed this application and everything appeared to be in order.
Roger Morris, registration #8410, appeared before the Authority on behalf of the licensee.
Max Scott, 1216 Tipperare St., appeared before the Authority and was sworn in. He testified that he is the owner/operator of Oedipus, Inc., a professional survey company. Mr. Scott explained how the survey was conducted and the results tabulated.
Michael Osterman, 7877 S. Chester, Englewood, appeared before the Authority and was sworn in. He testified that he is the General Manager of Elephant Bar Restaurant and has been with the company for two and one-half years. He said he has been involved in four restaurant openings. Mr. Osterman stated that he also runs their training restaurant used to train all staff members. He provided the Authority with a brief overview of the restaurant's theme and hours of operation.
No one spoke in favor or opposition to the license being granted and the public hearing was closed.
Mr. Muniz moved that the application for a hotel & restaurant license for SB Restaurant Co., d/b/a Elephant Bar Restaurant, 4111 W. Alaska Dr., be approved. The motion was seconded, and with those present voting Aye, THE MOTION TO APPROVE THE APPLICATION CARRIED.
ITEM 6. MODIFICATION OF PREMISES
Hotel & Restaurant License Application
Blazin Wings, Inc.
d/b/a Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar
5140 S. Wadsworth Blvd.
Mr. Kennebeck reminded the Authority that this matter was continued from April 8, 2004, in order for the licensee to show that the neighborhood supports a modification of this size at this location.
Jon Stonbraker, registration #9517, appeared before the Authority on behalf of the licensee.
Max Scott,1216 Tipperare St., appeared before the Authority once again. He was not sworn in a second time. He again explained to the Authority that his company was hired to conduct the survey for the needs and desires of the neighborhood in regards to the modification. He explained how the survey was conducted and the results tabulated.
Peter Tompkins, 2335 Mill Water Crossing, Dacula, GA, appeared before the Authority and was sworn in. Mr. Tompkins testified that he is the Senior Director of Human Resources for the licensee. He provided the Authority with a summary of the company, their training program, and control procedures.
No one came forward to speak in favor or opposition of the modification and the public hearing was closed.
Mr. Wisneski moved to approve the modification of premises application of Blazin Wings, Inc., d/b/a Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar, 5140 S. Wadsworth Blvd. The motion was seconded, and with those present voting Aye, THE MOTION TO APPROVE THE MODIFICATION APPLICATION CARRIED.
ITEM 7. GENERAL BUSINESS
There was no general business.
ITEM 8. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Authority, Chairman Taake adjourned the meeting at 8:0 p.m.
Laura Bock, Liquor Licensing Specialist
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