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
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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.
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