LA Minutes 03-22-2022AVON LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES Avon
TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 2022
SETUP AS A HYBRID MEETING (BOTH IN PERSON & VIA ZOOM) COLORADO
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The meeting was hosted in person, as well as in a virtual format, via Zoom.us. Chairwoman Smith Hymes called
the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. A roll call was taken and Board members present were Amy Phillips, Scott
Prince, Lindsay Hardy, RJ Andrade, Chico Thuon, and Tamra Underwood. Also present were Planning Director
Matt Pielsticker, Mobility Manager Eva Wilson, Chief of Police Greg Daly, Interim Town Attorney Karl Hanlon,
CASE Manager Danita Dempsey, Town Manager Eric Heil, and Secretary Brenda Torres.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Video Start Time: 00:00:26
Board member Underwood requested to pull item 8.1 Report on Recent Administrative Approvals to be
discussed as agenda item 8.
Board member Underwood moved to approve the liquor authority agenda as amended. Board member Hardy
seconded the motion and the motion passed with a vote of 7 to 0.
3. DISCLOSURE OF ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST RELATED To AGENDA ITEMS
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Board member Andrade disclosed that he has a financial interest in one of the administrative approvals
included in the written report. Board member Underwood clarified this has already been approved, therefore
it is not a conflict, only a disclosure.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT— COMMENTS ARE WELCOME ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE FOLLOWING AGENDA
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Chairwoman Smith Hymes asked for public comments by anyone present in person or virtually. No public
comments were made.
5. PUBLIC HEARING FOR A NEW H&R LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION
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5.1. APPLICANT NAME: WALKING MOUNTAINS SCIENCE CENTER
EVENT: DRINKERING & TINKERING
DATE AND TIME: 6:30 PM — 8:30 PM ON APRIL 21, JUNE 25, AUGUST 25, OCTOBER 13, AND DECEMBER 15, 2022
LOCATION: 318 WALKING MOUNTAINS LANE
TYPE: SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT
MANAGER: SCOTT DUNN
Applicant Scott Dunn was present in person and answered questions from Board members. He mentioned
this is a new educational series with the goal of creating workshops to get new audience involved in climate
action, particularly zero -waste focused and said there is a maximum of 30 spots per workshop.
Board member Hardy moved to approve the Special Events Permit application for the Drinkering & Tinkering
special event on April 21, June 23, August 25, October 13, and December 15, 2022 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Vice Chairwoman Philips seconded the motion and the motion passed with a vote of 7 to 0.
AVON LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 2022 Avon
SETUP AS A HYBRID MEETING (BOTH IN PERSON & VIA ZOOM) COLORADO
6. PUBLIC HEARING FOR CHANGE OF MANAGER AND RENEWAL
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6.1. APPLICANT: VISTANA COLORADO MANAGEMENT INC D/B/A SHERATON MOUNTAIN VISTA
LOCATION: 160 WEST BEAVER CREEK BLVD.
TYPE: HOTEL & RESTAURANT
NEW MANAGER: JESSE CARL LARSON
New Manager Jesse Larson was present in person and answered questions from Board members.
Chairwoman Smith Hymes asked for public comments and no public comments were made.
Vice Chairwoman Philips moved to approve the Report of Changes Application for Change of Manager and
the Liquor License Renewal Application, including the new manager, for Vistana Colorado Management INC
d/b/a Sheraton Mountain Vista.. Board member Hardy seconded the motion and the motion passed with a
vote of 7 to 0.
7. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM JULY 13, 2021 MEETING
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Board member Andrade moved to approve the liquor license meeting minutes for Tuesday, June 22, 2021.
Vice Chairwoman Philips seconded the motion and the motion passed with a vote of 6 to 0. Board member
Underwood was not present in that meeting therefore she abstained from the vote.
8. WRITTEN REPORT
8.1. ADDED AS AGENDA ITEM 8: REPORT ON RECENT ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVALS
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Board member Underwood requested to present this written report in a quarterly basis instead of letting the
appovals bundle up until the next Liquor Authority when there is an active case. Town Manager Eric Heil
suggested to add these reports in the regular agenda under the written reports item.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The Avon Liquor Authority meeting adjourned at 5:09 p.m.
These minutes are only a summary of the proceedings of the Local Liquor Licensing Authority meeting. They are
not intended to be comprehensive or to include each statement, person speaking or to portray with complete
accuracy. The most accurate records of the meeting are the audio of the meeting, which is housed in the Town
Clerk's office, and the video of the meeting, which is available at www.highfivemedia.org.
AVON LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 2022 Av O n
SETUP AS A HYBRID MEETING (BOTH IN PERSON & VIA ZOOM) COLORADO
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
Brenda Torres, Secretary
APPROVED:
Sarah Smith HY mes lJ
Amy Phillips
Chico Thuon
Scott Prince
Tamra Underwood
Lindsay Hardy
RJ Andrade