LA Minutes 10-11-2022AVON LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES Avon
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2022
HYBRID MEETING; IN -PERSON AT AVON TOWN HALL OR VIRTUALLY THROUGH 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 RJ Andrade, Amy
Phillips, Lindsay Hardy, Scott Prince, Chico Thuon, and Tamra Underwood. Also present were Planning
Director Matt Pielsticker, Mobility Manager Eva Wilson, Sergeant Jeremy Holmstrom, Interim Town Attorney
Karl Hanlon, CASE Manager Danita Dempsey, Town Manager Eric Heil, and Deputy Town Manager Patty
McKenny.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Video Start Time: 00:00:23
Vice Chairwoman Phillips moved to approve the Liquor Licensing Authority agenda as presented. Board
member Underwood 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
Video Start Time: 00:00:40
Board member Andrade noted his business involvement with the one of the establishments that received an
administrative approval. He noted this disclosure was made last year as well. Chairwoman Smith Hymes noted
his comment.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT —COMMENTS ARE WELCOME ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE FOLLOWING AGENDA
Video Start Time: 00:01:02
Chairwoman Smith Hymes asked for public comments by anyone present in person or virtually. No public
comments were made.
5. PUBLIC HEARING FOR A SPECIAL EVENTS LIQUOR PERMIT
Video Start Time: 00:01:24
5.1. APPLICANT NAME: WALKING MOUNTAINS SCIENCE CENTER
EVENT: FRIGHT AT THE MUSEUM
DATE AND TIME: 6:00 PM — 9:00 PM ON OCTOBER 27, 2022
LOCATION: 1 WALKING MOUNTAINS LANE
TYPE: SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT
MANAGER: HANNAH IRWIN
Scott Dunn, Community Programs Manager for Walking Mountains Science Center, presented the application
noting it was a one -day adult Halloween Murder Mystery Program. The event host would offer food and
beverages to the attendees and wristbands would be used to help with monitoring the location of the
attendees between two buildings on the campus (Frechette Field Studies Base Camp Building and Mountain
Discovery Center's Exhibit Hall). The maximum attendance is slated for 75 people and registration could be
found at walking mountains website, Walking Mountains Science Center I Vail, CO Science Center. The
applicant met the requirements of the public hearing posting, the insurance requirements, event manager
background checks, and alcohol management plan, as part of the special event permit checklist.
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AVON LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2022 Avon
HYBRID MEETING; IN -PERSON AT AVON TOWN HALL OR VIRTUALLY THROUGH ZOOM COLORADO
Chairwoman Smith Hymes called for public comments and no public comments were made. Vice Chairwoman
Phillps moved to approve the Special Events Permit application for Walking Mountain Science Center for their
Fright at the Museum special event on October 27, 2022 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Board member
Underwood seconded the motion and the motion passed with a vote of 7 to 0.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM JUNE 14, 2022 MEETING
Video Start Time: 00:04:00
Vice Chairwoman Philips moved to approve the liquor license meeting minutes for Tuesday, June 14, 2022 as
presented. Board member Andrade seconded the motion and the motion passed with a vote of 6 to 0. Board
member Prince abstained.
8. WRITTEN REPORT
8.1. REPORT ON RECENT ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVALS LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY SECRETARY BRENDA TORRES)
9. ADJOURNMENT
The Avon Liquor Authority meeting adjourned at 5:04 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.orq.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
Patty e ny, Deput n Manager
APPROVED:
Sarah Smith Hymes
Amy Phillips
Chico Thuon
Scott Prince
Tamra Underwood
Lindsay Hardy
RJ Andrade
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