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BOARD OF COUNTY COMlvfISSIONERS
EAGLE, COLORADO
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
FORM 50 HOECKEL'S 387869
PUBLIC HEARING
JUNE 4, 1996
Present: George "Bud" Gates
Johnnette Phillips
James Johnson, Jr.
Sara J. Fisher
Chairman
Commissioner
commissioner
Clerk to the Board
This being a scheduled Public Hearing the following items were presented
to the Board of County Commissioners for their consideration:
The Board convened as the Local Liquor Licensing Authority.
Shrine Mountain Inn
Earlene Roach, Liguor Inspector, presented a transfer of ownership of a
hotel and restaurant llcense with extended hours for Whistling Marmots, Ltd.,
dba/Shrine Mountain Inn. She stated all documentation is in order and all
fees have been paid. An inspection was not made of the premises as it was
inaccessible. Notice was posted in the paper, however a poster was not
posted. The applicants are reported to be of good moral character. As this
is a transfer of ownership the neighborhood and needs of that neighborhood
have previously been established. Staff recommended ap~roval.
The Board questioned the applicants on their experlence, TIPS training
and how they intended to run the establishment.
Steve Sprug, applicant, stated they will be open for lunch and dinner.
All employees are TIPS trained. He related they have all had experience in
the restaurant business.
Ms. Roach related she will be performing an inspection this summer.
corrmissioner Johnson moved to approve the transfer of ownership of a
hotel and restaurant license with extended hours for Whistling Marmots, Inc.,
dba/Shrine Mountain Inn.
Commissioner Phillips seconded the motion. The vote was declared
unanimous.
Hyatt Regency Beaver Creek
Earlene Roach presented a transfer of ownership of a hotel and
restaurant license with extended hours and optional premises for Rosestar
Southwest, LLC, dba/Hyatt Regency Beaver Creek. She stated there was a bit
of confusion between the applicant and Staff. The a~plicant believed the
four stockholders owning less than 5% of the stock dld not need to fill out
individual histories nor be printed. However those stockholders are listed
as officers and directors, therefore individual histories are needed. Staff
suggested the Board either approve the license conditional upon receiving
those histories and prints and checks being performed, or table this
application but instruct the ap~licant they need not be present at the next
hearing. Of the histories recelved the officers are reported to be of good
moral character. Notice was published and the premise was posted. Staff
recorrmended approval.
Steve Dewire, manager of the establishment, was present for the hearing.
He related proposed operations to the Board.
Commissioner Phillips moved to approve the transfer of ownership of a
hotel and restaurant license with extended hours and optional premises for
Rosestar Southwest, LLC, dba/Hyatt Regency Beaver Creek.
Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion. The vote was declared
unanlmous.
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Eagle Springs Golf Club
Earlene Roach presented an application from Ea$"le Springs Golf Club to
change from a public hotel and restaurant license wlth extended hours and
optional premises to a ~rivate hotel and restaurant license with extended
hours and optional premlses. She submitted a petition of sixty-nine names
the applicant gathered within the neighborhood. Ms. Roach stated of those
sixty-nine signatures, two were no's. She questioned how many of those
signatures are members and/or employees. She stated if the Board approves
the move to private, the applicant needs to be aware the control issues
remain the same. Bi-annual ins~ections will still be held. Service to
minors and visibly intoxicated lndividuals will not be tolerated.
Robert Dill, Attorney representing the applicant, spoke concerning the
petition and past occurrences at this establishment. He stated in the last
two years they have only had a couple of requests from the general public for
a meal. Mr. Dill stated they always intended to be a private club but have
not collected memberships for the past three years. He stated all State and
County rules and regulations will be adhered to.
commissioner Johnson stated he remembers when the applicant first
applied for a public hotel and restaurant license the Board was informed they
would be public for a three year period then change to a club license. He
stated he realizes there is only two no's shown on the petition but he does
not believe need has been established.
Commissioner Phillips moved to establish the neighborhood as a two mile
radius from the establishment.
Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion. The vote was declared
unanimous.
commissioner Phillips moved the need be established as shown by the
submittal of the petition.
commissioner Johnson seconded the motion. commissioners Phillips and
Gates voting aye and commissioner Johnson voting no.
Commissioner Phillips moved to approve the change from public to private
hotel and restaurant license with extended hours and optional premises for
Eagle Springs Golf Club.
Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion. commissioners Phillips and
Gates voting aye and commissioner Johnson voting no.
McLain I s Courtyard Cafe
Earlene Roach presented a transfer of ownership of a hotel and
restaurant license for Joe & Elizabeth Cowan, dba/McLain'S Courtyard Cafe.
She stated this establishment was formally known as Opinions, located in
H<;>mesteac?- Subdivision. The applicants currently have a hotel and restaurant
llcense In Beaver Creek known as the Terrace Restaurant, located in the
Charter. The applicants are reported to be of good moral character. All
fees have been paid. All documentation is in order. Notice was published
and the premise was posted. An inspection was made of the premises and all
was in order. Staff recommended approval.
Joe & Elizabeth Cowan, applicants were present at the hearing.
Ms. Cowan relayed to the Board the hours of operation and the type menu
provided. She stated all employees have been TIPS trained.
, Staff informed the Board this applicc;nt,has done an outstanding job with
thelr cur~en~ restaurant and are always wllllng to work with Staff.
CommlSSloner Johnson moved to approve the transfer of ownership of a
hotel and restaurant license for Joe & Elizabeth Cowan, dba/McLain'S
Courtyard Cafe.
Commissioner Phillips seconded the motion. The vote was declared
unanimous.
Red Tape Merchants Association
Earlene Roach presented a Special Events Permit application for Red Tape
Merchants Association. She read the dates of events for the Board. All
documentation is in order and all fees have been paid. Staff recommended
approval.
Bryan Nolan, applicant, was present for the hearing. He explained the
events to the Board.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
EAGLE, COLORADO
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
FORM 50 HOECKEL'S 387869
Commissioner Phillips moved to approve the Special Events Permit for Red
Tape Merchants Association.
Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion. The vote was declared
unanimous.
Whitewater Package Store
The Board asked for an update on the violation at Whitewater Package
Store.
Ms. Roach related Whitewater Package Store again sold alcohol to minors,
and no ID's were checked. The minors have given written statements to the
Police Department and surrmons against those minors were issued. She related
the Sheriff asked that copies of the police log go the State Enforcement
Officer, which has been mailed. Ms. Roach stated she believed Eagle County
should proceed with a Show Cause Hearing and take care of its own. She
informed the Board this is the third violation, two for service to minors and
one for service to an intoxicated individual, in the past thirteen months or
so. She related Staff will be recommending the license be revoked.
The Board directed Staff to prepare the Show Cause notice and bring the
licensee before the Board.
Commissioner Johnson moved to adjourn as the Local Liquor Licensing
Authority and reconvene as the Board of County Commissioners.
Commissioner Phillips seconded the motion. The vote was declared
unanimous.
There being no further business to be brought before the Board the
meeting was adjourned until June 10, 1996.
Attest:
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