LA Minutes 05-14-2024AVON LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES
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TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2024 avon
HYBRID MEETING; IN -PERSON AT AVON TOWN HALL OR VIRTUALLY THROUGH ZOOM C O L O R A D O
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The meeting was hosted in person and virtually, via Zoom.us. Chair Amy Phillips called the Avon
Liquor Licensing Authority Meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. A roll call was taken, and Board Members
present in person were Rich Carroll, Lindsay Hardy, Board Vice Chair Tamra Underwood, and Chair
Amy Phillips. Board members Chico Thuon, RJ Andrade, and Ruth Stanley were absent. Also present
in person were Town Manager Eric Heil, Deputy Town Manager Patty McKenny, Erica Romberg in
representation of Town Attorney Nina Williams, Chief of Police Greg Daly, Chief Administrative
Officer Ineke de Jong, and Deputy Town Clerk Brenda Torres.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Video Start Time: 00:01:04
Chair Phillips initiated the meeting with the agenda approval process. No changes were made to the
agenda.
Vice Chair Underwood moved to approve the Liquor Licensing Authority Agenda as presented. Board
member Hardy seconded the motion. The motion was approved with a 4-0 vote of those present.
3. DISCLOSURE OF ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST RELATED TO AGENDA ITEMS
Video Start Time: 00:01:21
Chair Phillips asked if there were any conflicts of interest related to the Agenda, and none were
disclosed.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT —COMMENTS ARE WELCOME ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE FOLLOWING AGENDA
Video Start Time: 00:01:36
Chair Phillips explained that public comments can be made by participating in the meeting in person,
via zoom's video/audio, via telephone, or via email. She clarified that the public comment section is
intended for items not listed in the agenda, and participation by members of the public is limited to
3 minutes.
She asked if there was any public comment from those present in the room or virtually, and no public
comments were made.
5. PUBLIC HEARING FOR A SPECIAL EVENTS LIQUOR PERMIT
Video Start Time: 00:01:58
5.1. Applicant Name: Education Foundation of Eagle County
Event: Evening of Stars
Date and Time: May 31, 2024, 5:00 pm — 9:30 pm
Location: 1 Lake Street — Harry A. Nottingham Park/Pavilion
Type: Special Event Permit
Manager: Tessa Kirchner
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The Applicant, Wendy Rimel, was present in person to talk about this application and to respond to
any Council questions. She said this is the 351h year they are celebrating educators in our community,
and she thanked the Town of Avon for facilitating the venue for the 41h year for all Eagle County
School District staff. She mentioned they are doing a raffle to support this event.
Deputy Town Clerk Brenda Torres mentioned that the fee for this application has been paid and that
public notices were posted, with no public comments received.
Chair Phillips opened the public hearing and asked if there was any public comment from those
present in the room or virtually. No public comments were made.
Vice Chair Underwood asked the applicant how they had controlled uninvited people with no fence
barrier showing it is a private event. Wendy responded that everyone is welcome, and that they
invite not only the ECSD staff, but also their families and friends. She invited everyone in the room
to join them at this fun event.
Board Member Carroll moved to approve the Special Events Permit application for the Evening of
Stars special event on May 31, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Board member Hardy seconded the
motion. The motion was approved with a 4-0 vote of those present.
6. PUBLIC HEARING FOR A RETAIL ESTABLISHMENT LIQUOR PERMIT
Video Start Time: 00:08:06
6.1. Applicant Name: Vail Valley Art Guild
Location: 137 Benchmartk Road #C2
Manager: Melissa Nelson
President Melissa Nelson and Vice President Lynn Feiger of the Vail Valley Art Guild were present in
person. Melissa mentioned the poster for the public hearing was posted at the premises and talked
about the new art gallery. Chair Phillips asked about the process if the applicant would like to add
new dates. Deputy Town Clerk Brenda Torres said no more than 24 days in a year are allowed, and
only 14 are included in this application; however, if they need to add any date or make any
modification on the approved dates, they need to notify the Town Clerk's office in writing at least 15
days in advance. This can be approved administratively and then sent to the State. Chair Phillips
asked the applicant about the management plan.
Chair Phillips opened the public hearing and asked if there was any public comment from those
present in the room or virtually. No public comments were made.
Vice Chair Underwood moved to approve the Retail Establishment Liquor Permit application for the
Vail Valley Art Guild for the dates listed in the application. Board member Hardy seconded the
motion. The motion was approved with a 4-0 vote of those present.
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7. PUBLIC HEARING FOR A NEW CHANGE OF CLASS) FERMENTED MALT BEVERAGE AND WINE OFF PREMISES (CITY)
LIQUOR LICENSE
Video Start Time: 00:16:19
7.1. Applicant Name: Maverik, Inc d/b/a Maverik, Inc #689
Location: 240 Wagon Trail Road
Type: Fermented Malt Beverage and Wine Off Premises (City)
Manager: Jamina Plett
Deputy Town Clerk Brenda Torres introduced this item with a PPT presentation with the summary of
this application and the process of this reclassification. She explained that the State and the Town
Clerk's office agreed on waiving the 30-day requirement to hold a hearing for a new license, allowing
the materials included in the original liquor license application to be reused, and allowing the store
to continue the temporary sale of beer and wine until the process of liquor license reclassification is
completed. She confirmed that the Report of Findings and all materials previously submitted on the
last approval on July 25, 2023, remain unchanged, -and said public notices were posted on the
premises and the Vail Daily, with no public comments received.
Jamina Plett, Manager of the store, was present in person and Utahna Archuleta, Licensing Manager
for Maverik Inc, was present via Zoom.
Chair Phillips opened the public hearing and asked if there was any public comment from those
present in the room or virtually. No public comments were made.
Vice Chair Underwood moved to approve Liquor Licensing Authority Resolution 24-01, Approving the
application of Maverik, Inc d/b/a Maverik, Inc #689 for a New Colorado Retail Fermented Malt
Beverage and Wine (Off -Premises) License Application. Board member Hardy seconded the motion.
The motion was approved with a 4-0 vote of those present.
8. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM APRIL 9, 2024 MEETING
Video Start Time: 00:24:05
Board member Carroll moved to approve the Minutes from Tuesday, April 9, 2024, as presented.
Board Member Hardy seconded the motion. The motion was approved with a 4-0 vote of those present.
9. WRITTEN REPORT
9.1. REPORT ON RECENT ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVALS (DEPUTY TOWN CLERK BRENDA TORRES)
10. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Phillips mentioned that the Town will make sure that liquor establishments in town are in
compliance with the displays of their alcohol products.
The Avon Liquor Licensing Authority Meeting adjourned at 5:26 p.m.
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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. high f ivemed ia. org.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
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Brenda Torres, Deputy Town Clerk
APPROVED:
Amy Phillips
Tamra Underwoo
Ruth Stanley
Rich Carroll
Lindsay Hardy
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