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LA Minutes 02-10-2026AVON LOCAL LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2026 Avon HYBRID MEETING; IN -PERSON AT AVON TOWN HALL OR VIRTUALLY THROUGH ZOOM COLORADO Chair Underwood opened the public hearing; no public comment was received, either in person or virtually. Board Member Thuon moved to approve the application, seconded by Vice -Chair Carroll. The motion passed unanimously, 7-0. 5.2. Applicant: Nozawafusion Inc d/b/a Fuji Mt Sushi & Hibachi Location: 240 Chapel Place Units #13115 & B116 Type: Hotel & Restaurant (City) Manager: Vicky Lin Deputy Secretary Brenda Torres presented the findings related to the application for a new liquor license. Secretary Jauregui Casanueva presented an overview of the application, including a timeline noting that any approval of the new license would become effective on February 12, 2026. Fuji Mt. Sushi & Hibachi Manager Vicky Lin attended in person and responded to questions from the Board at the podium. She described the challenges of operating the restaurant without a liquor license and expressed her hope that the application would be approved. Chair Underwood opened the public hearing; no public comment was received, either in person or virtually. Board Member Thuon moved to approve the application, seconded by Board Member Hardy. The motion passed unanimously, 7-0. 6. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM THE JANUARY 13, 2026 MEETING Video Start Time: 00:22:25 Vice -Chair Carroll moved to approve the minutes from Tuesday, January 13, 2026, as presented. Board Member Hardy seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously, 7-0. 7. WRITTEN REPORT 7.1. Report on Recent Administrative Approvals (Deputy Secretary Brenda Torres) Chair Underwood acknowledged receipt of the report and thanked Deputy Secretary Torres for the information provided. 8. ADJOURNMENT The Avon Liquor Licensing Authority Meeting adjourned at 5:23 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.h4ghfivemedia.org. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: Miguel Ja egui APPROVED: Tamra N. Underwood , Liquor Authority Secretary Page 2 AVON LOCAL LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2026 Avon HYBRID MEETING; IN -PERSON AT AVON TOWN HALL OR VIRTUALLY THROUGH ZOOM COLORADO 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The Avon Local Liquor Licensing Authority Board Meeting was hosted in a hybrid format, in -person at Avon Town Hall and virtually via Zoom.us. Chair Tamra N. Underwood called the February 10, 2026, Avon Local Liquor Licensing Authority Board Meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. A roll call was taken, and Board Members present in person were Chico Thuon, Gary Brooks, Ruth Stanley, Lindsay Hardy, Kevin Hyatt, Vice -Chair Richard Carroll, and Chair Tamra N. Underwood. They were joined in person by Town Manager Eric Heil, Deputy Town Manager Patty McKenny, Chief Administrative Officer Ineke de Jong, Town Attorney Nina P. Williams, Board Secretary Miguel Jauregui Casanueva, and Board Deputy Secretary Brenda Torres. 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Video Start Time: 00:00:27 Chair Underwood initiated the agenda approval process. Board Member Stanley moved to approve the Liquor Licensing Authority agenda as presented, and Board Member Hardy seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously, 7-0. 3. DISCLOSURE OF ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST RELATED TO AGENDA ITEMS Video Start Time: 00:00:45 Chair Underwood inquired whether any Board members had conflicts of interest related to the Agenda and no conflicts were disclosed. 4. PUBLIC COMMENT — COMMENTS ARE WELCOME ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE FOLLOWING AGENDA Video Start Time: 00:01:03 Chair Underwood explained that public comment may be provided in person, via Zoom audio or video, by telephone, or by email. She noted that the public comment period is reserved for items not listed on the agenda and that comments are limited to three minutes per speaker. She then asked whether any public comment was offered by those present in the room or participating virtually. No public comment was received. 5. PUBLIC HEARING (QUASI -.JUDICIAL) FOR RENEWAL Video Start Time: 00:01:42 5.1. Applicant: Pho 20 LLC d/b/a Pho 20 Location: 47 Beaver Creek Blvd Units #C13 & C14 Type: Hotel & Restaurant (City) Manager: Cong Hoang Deputy Secretary Brenda Torres presented the findings related to the renewal application and noted that a violation had occurred within the twelve months preceding the renewal. Secretary Jauregui Casanueva presented an overview of the renewal application, including a timeline of the violation that occurred on May 15, 2025, when the applicant failed to verify that a purchaser was at least 21 years of age and sold a 12-ounce bottle of Modelo to a 19-year-old Liquor Enforcement Division underage operative. He also summarized the related stipulation, fine, and sanctions. Pho 20 Manager Cong Hoang attended in person and responded to questions from the Board. He explained that the establishment has implemented additional age -verification signage, including two metal placards stating "Please be prepared to show ID —no one under 21 will be served," and signage at the register stating "Age 21 today's date: 2005" to assist staff in verifying identification. Mr. Hoang presented examples of the new signage to the Board. Page 1