Liquor Licensing Authority

Agenda Liquor Licensing Authority Thursday, July 16, 2026 @ 3:00 PM Hybrid/Rebekah Hall, 113 W Columbia Ave MEETING INFORMATION This meeting will be held as a hybrid meeting. Unanticipated technological issues that prevent a meeting from being held as a hybrid meeting will not be grounds for cancelling the meeting. Remote participants are welcome to join the meeting by clicking HERE. Materials distributed after packet publication can be accessed in the Document Center. Join by phone at 1-346-248-7799 or 1-669-900-6833; Meeting ID# 861 6987 1704; Password 281002. CALL TO ORDER INSTRUCTIONS FOR PUBLIC COMMENT  "Raise Your Hand" during the meeting to indicate you would like to provide public comment  When meeting audio is joined via computer, "raise your hand" is found by clicking "Participants"  When meeting audio is joined via telephone, dial *9 on your keyboard to "raise your hand"  The Chair will call on members of the public with "hands raised" one at a time  Participants are muted until called upon I. PUBLIC COMMENT II. CONSENT CALENDAR 1 Liquor Licensing Authority - Jul 01 2026 - Draft Minutes 2 Ratification Of State Of Colorado Issuance Of A Transfer Liquor License for The Catorce Group, Ltd. dba Cuatro Cinco Sies License Cuatro Cinco Seis 03-26215 III. PUBLIC HEARING 1 Public Hearing On A Request By Telluride Science For One (1) Special Event Permit For Town Talk For Use At 300 S. Townsend St., Telluride, CO 81435 For The Following:  August 25, 2026 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm Staff Memo and Diagram IV. OTHER BUSINESS V. ADJOURN Page 1 of 13  DRAFT MINUTES Special Liquor Licensing Authority Meeting July 1, 2026 Hybrid/Rebekah Hall, 113 W Columbia Ave 3:00 PM PRESENT: Telluride Liquor Licensing Authority Hearing Officer Lois Major Special Events Coordinator Amanda Baltzley Assistant Clerk Tina Rutherford APPLICANTS Adrian Alvarado – Telluride Film Festival PRESENT: Claire Beard – Telluride Chamber Music Adrienne Christy – San Miguel Mentoring Sarah Curtis – Tri-County Health Network (via Zoom) Nicole Hattler – Palm Arts Fischer Hazen – Telluride Mountain Club (via Zoom) Kirsten Laursen – Telluride Film Festival Courtney McClary – Telluride Society for Jazz Ashley Story VonSpreecken – Bluegrass Beer Booth Geneva Shaunette – Telluride Medical Center and Telluride Mountain Club (via Zoom) Zach Tucker – Bluegrass Beer Booth (via Zoom) Andrew Wisniewski – Telluride Mountain Club MEETING INFORMATION This meeting was held as a hybrid meeting. Participants appeared in person unless otherwise noted. CALL TO ORDER Hearing Officer Major called the meeting to order at 3:00 pm. I. PUBLIC COMMENT There was no public comment. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Hearing Officer Major approved the minutes with correction. III. PUBLIC HEARING 1 Public Hearing On A Request By Palm Arts Inc For One (1) Special Event Permit For The AVID Dance Performance For Use At 721 W. Colorado Ave., Telluride, CO 81435 For The Following: • July 11, 2026 from 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm Present on behalf of the applicant was Nicole Hattler. Hearing Officer Major clarified the number of attendees expected. There was no public comment. Based on the foregoing findings in the staff memorandum and evidence presented in this hearing the Telluride Liquor Licensing Authority granted the request by Palm Arts Inc for one (1) Special Event Permit for The AVID Dance Performance for use at 721 W. Colorado Ave., Telluride, CO 81435 for the following: • July 11, 2026 from 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm Page 2 of 13  Draft Special Liquor Licensing Authority July 1, 2026 2 Public Hearing On A Request By Palm Arts Inc For Two (2) Special Event Permits For Camp Alderwild at the Palm For Use At 721 W. Colorado Ave., Telluride, CO 81435 For The Following: • August 28, 2026 from 4:00 pm to 1:00 am (August 29, 2026) • August 29, 2026 from 2:00 pm to 1:00 am (August 30, 2026) Present on behalf of the applicant was Nicole Hattler. Hearing Officer Major found the application to be complete with no questions. There was no public comment. Based on the foregoing findings in the staff memorandum the Telluride Liquor Licensing Authority granted the request by Palm Arts Inc for two (2) Special Event Permits for Camp Alderwild at the Palm for use at 721 W. Colorado Ave., Telluride, CO 81435 for the following: • August 28, 2026 from 4:00 pm to 1:00 am (August 29, 2026) • August 29, 2026 from 2:00 pm to 1:00 am (August 30, 2026) 3 Public Hearing On A Request By Telluride Mountain Club For Two (2) Special Event Permits For The Telluride Mountain Run For Use At Town Park 500 E. Colorado Ave., Telluride, CO 81435 For The Following: • August 22, 2026 from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm • August 23, 2026 from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm Present on behalf of the applicant was Andrew Wisniewski and on Zoom Fischer Hazen. Hearing Officer Major clarified age verification of attendees will be identified. There was no public comment. Based on the foregoing findings in the staff memorandum and evidence presented in this hearing the Telluride Liquor Licensing Authority granted the request by the Telluride Mountain Club for two (2) Special Event Permits for The Telluride Mountain Run for use at Town Park 500 E. Colorado Ave., Telluride, CO 81435 for the following: • August 22, 2026 from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm • August 23, 2026 from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm 4 Public Hearing On A Request By The Telluride Medical Center Foundation For One (1) Special Event Permit For Telluride Table For Use At 300 South Townsend St., Telluride, CO 81435 For The Following: • July 10, 2026 from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm Present on behalf the applicant was Geneva Shaunette via Zoom. Hearing Officer Major clarified the dates of the alcohol storage. There was no public comment. Based on the foregoing findings in the staff memorandum and evidence presented in this hearing the Telluride Liquor Licensing Authority granted the request by The Telluride Medical Center Foundation for one (1) Special Event Permit for Telluride Table for use at 300 South Townsend St., Telluride, CO 81435 for the following: • July 10, 2026 from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm 5 Public Hearing On A Request By The Telluride Medical Center Foundation For Two (2) Special Event Permits For Telluride Table For Use At The Ah Haa School 155 W. Pacific Ave., Telluride, CO 81435 For The Following: • July 10, 2026 from 11:30 am to 7:00 pm Page 3 of 13  Draft Special Liquor Licensing Authority July 1, 2026 • July 11, 2026 from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm Present on behalf of the applicant was Geneva Shaunette via Zoom. Hearing Officer Major found the application to be complete with no questions. There was no public comment. Based on the foregoing findings in the staff memorandum the Telluride Liquor Licensing Authority granted the request by The Telluride Medical Center Foundation for two (2) Special Event Permits for Telluride Table for use at The Ah Haa School 155 W. Pacific Ave., Telluride, CO 81435 for the following: • July 10, 2026 from 11:30 am to 7:00 pm • July 11, 2026 from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm 6 Public Hearing On A Request By The Telluride Medical Center Foundation For Two (2) Special Event Permits For Telluride Table For Use At Elks Park 123 S. Oak St., Telluride, CO 81435 For The Following: • July 10, 2026 from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm • July 12, 2026 from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm Present on behalf of the applicant was Geneva Shaunette via Zoom. Hearing Officer Major found the application to be complete with no questions. There was no public comment. Based on the foregoing findings in the staff memorandum the Telluride Liquor Licensing Authority granted the request by The Telluride Medical Center Foundation for two (2) Special Event Permits for Telluride Table for use at Elks Park 123 S. Oak St., Telluride, CO 81435 for the following: • July 10, 2026 from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm • July 12, 2026 from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm 7 Public Hearing On A Request By San Miguel Mentoring dba One to One Mentoring For One (1) Special Event Permit For Top Chef And Taste Of Telluride For Use At The Telluride Science Center 300 S. Townsend St., Telluride, CO 81435 For The Following: • August 1, 2026 from 10:00 am to 11:00 pm Present on behalf of the applicant was Adrienne Christy via Zoom. Hearing Officer Major found the application to be complete with no questions. There was no public comment. Based on the foregoing findings in the staff memorandum the Telluride Liquor Licensing Authority granted the request by San Miguel Mentoring dba One to One Mentoring for one (1) Special Event Permit for Top Chef and Taste Of Telluride for use at The Telluride Science Center 300 S. Townsend St., Telluride, CO 81435 For The Following: • August 1, 2026 from 10:00 am to 11:00 pm 8 Public Hearing On A Request By Telluride Mountain Club For One (1) Special Event Permit For The Telluride Reserve For Use At 155 West Pacific Ave., Telluride, CO 81435 For The Following: • July 31, 2026 from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm Present on behalf of the applicant was Geneva Shaunette via Zoom. Hearing Officer Major clarified the event security. There was no public comment. Based on the foregoing findings in the staff memorandum and evidence presented in this hearing the Telluride Liquor Licensing Authority granted the request by the Telluride Mountain Page 4 of 13  Draft Special Liquor Licensing Authority July 1, 2026 Club for one (1) Special Event Permit for The Telluride Reserve for use at 155 West Pacific Ave., Telluride, CO 81435 for the following: • July 31, 2026 from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm 9 Public Hearing On A Request By Telluride Mountain Club For One (1) Special Event Permit For The Telluride Reserve For Use At 500 E. Colorado Ave., Telluride, CO 81435 For The Following: • July 31, 2026 from 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm Present on behalf of the applicant was Geneva Shaunette via Zoom. Hearing Officer Major found the application to be complete with no questions. There was no public comment. Based on the foregoing findings in the staff memorandum the Telluride Liquor Licensing Authority granted the request by Telluride Mountain Club for one (1) Special Event Permit for The Telluride Reserve for use at 500 E. Colorado Ave., Telluride, CO 81435 for the following: • July 31, 2026 from 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm 10 Public Hearing On A Request By Tri-County Health Network For One (1) Special Event Permit For Noche de Luz For Use At 300 South Townsend St., Telluride, CO 81435 For The Following: • August 21, 2026 from 2:00 pm to 11:00 pm Present on behalf of the applicant was Sarah Curtis via Zoom. Hearing Officer Major clarified the number of attendees and identification verification method. There was no public comment. Based on the foregoing findings in the staff memorandum and evidence presented in this hearing the Telluride Liquor Licensing Authority granted the request by Tri-County Health Network for one (1) Special Event Permit for Noche de Luz for use at 300 South Townsend St., Telluride, CO 81435 for the following: • August 21, 2026 from 2:00 pm to 11:00 pm 11 Public Hearing On A Request By Telluride Chamber Music Association For One (1) Special Event Permit For The New York Philharmonic Brass Quintet For Use At 721 W. Colorado Ave., Telluride, CO 81435 For The Following: • July 31, 2026 from 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm Present on behalf of the applicant was Claire Beard. Hearing Officer Major found the application to be complete with no questions. There was no public comment. Based on the foregoing findings in the staff memorandum the Telluride Liquor Licensing Authority granted the request by Telluride Chamber Music Association for one (1) Special Event Permit for The New York Philharmonic Brass Quintet for use at 721 W. Colorado Ave., Telluride, CO 81435 for the following: • July 31, 2026 from 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm 12 Public Hearing On A Request By Telluride Society For Jazz For Two (2) Special Event Permits For The Telluride Jazz Festival For Use At Telluride Town Park, 500 E. Colorado Ave., Telluride, CO 81435 For The Following: • August 7, 2026 from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm • August 8, 2026 from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm Page 5 of 13  Draft Special Liquor Licensing Authority July 1, 2026 Present on behalf of the applicant was Courtney McClary via Zoom. Hearing Officer Major clarified the working agreement between SBG Productions and Telluride Jazz Festival. There was no public comment. Based on the foregoing findings in the staff memorandum and evidence presented in this hearing the Telluride Liquor Licensing Authority granted the request by Telluride Society For Jazz for two (2) Special Event Permits for The Telluride Jazz Festival for use at Telluride Town Park, 500 E. Colorado Ave., Telluride, CO 81435 for the following: • August 7, 2026 from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm • August 8, 2026 from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm 13 Public Hearing On A Request By Telluride Film Festival For One (1) Special Event Permit For The Telluride Film Festival For Use At The Street Closure On Colorado Avenue Between Aspen St. and Fir St., Telluride, CO 81435 For The Following: • September 4, 2026 from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm Present on behalf of the applicant was Adrian Alvardo and via Zoom Kirsten Laursen. Hearing Officer Major reiterated the rules of alcohol storage dates. There was no public comment. Based on the foregoing findings in the staff memorandum and evidence presented in this hearing the Telluride Liquor Licensing Authority granted the request by Telluride Film Festival for one (1) Special Event Permit for The Telluride Film Festival for use at The Street Closure On Colorado Avenue between Aspen St. and Fir St., Telluride, CO 81435 for the following: • September 4, 2026 from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm 14 Public Hearing On A Request By Telluride Bluegrass Beer Booth Inc For Two (2) Special Event Permits For Camp Alderwild For Use At 500 E. Colorado Ave., Telluride, CO 81435 For The Following: • August 28, 2026 from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm • August 29, 2026 from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm Present on behalf of the applicant was Ashley Story VonSpreecken and via Zoom Zach Tucker. Hearing Officer Major found the application to be complete with no questions. There was no public comment. Based on the foregoing findings in the staff memorandum the Telluride Liquor Licensing Authority granted the request by Telluride Bluegrass Beer Booth Inc for two (2) Special Event Permits for Camp Alderwild for use at 500 E. Colorado Ave., Telluride, CO 81435 for the following: • August 28, 2026 from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm • August 29, 2026 from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm IV. OTHER BUSINESS There was no other business. V. ADJOURN Hearing Officer Major adjourned the meeting at 3:34 pm. Page 6 of 13  Draft Special Liquor Licensing Authority July 1, 2026 Assistant Clerk Tina Rutherford Page 7 of 13  THIS LICENSE MUST BE POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW DR 8402 (07/01/2012) STATE OF COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE LIQUOR ENFORCEMENT DIVISION 1707 Cole Blvd, Suite 300 Lakewood, CO 80401 THE CATORCE GROUP LTD dba CUATRO CINCO SEIS 219 WEST PACIFIC AVENUE Telluride CO 81435 ALCOHOL BEVERAGE LICENSE Liquor License Number License Expires at Midnight 03-26215 June 23, 2027 License Type HOTEL & RESTAURANT (CITY) Authorized Beverages MALT, VINOUS AND SPIRITUOUS LIQUOR This license is issued subject to the laws of the State of Colorado and especially under the provisions of Title 44, Articles 4, 3, CRS 1973, as amended. This license is nontransferable and shall be conspicuously posted in the place above described. This license is only valid through the expiration date shown above. Any questions concerning this license should be addressed to: Colorado Liquor Enforcement Division, 1707 Cole Blvd, Suite 300 Lakewood, CO 80401. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand. 6/24/2026 HK Michelle Stone-Principato, Division Director Heidi Humphreys, Executive Director Page 8 of 13  Town of Telluride Liquor Licensing Authority MEMORANDUM Title: Public Hearing On A Request By Telluride Science For One (1) Special Event Permit For Town Talk For Use At 300 S. Townsend St., Telluride, CO 81435 For The Following:  August 25, 2026 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm To: Town of Telluride Liquor Licensing Authority Meeting Date: July 16, 2025 Submitted By: Tina Rutherford, Clerks Attachments: Diagram Introduction: Telluride Science Center(Applicant) is applying for one special event permit for use at 300 S. Townsend St., Telluride, CO 81435. The event is "Telluride Science is holding a Town Talk at the Innovation Center titled "Exploring Earth’s most unusual microbiology for solutions to humanity’s most pressing challenges". We would like to offer cash bar during the talk." The Local Licensing Authority may issue a special event permit for the sale, by the drink only, of fermented malt beverages, malt, spirituous, or vinous liquors, as defined in Colorado Liquor Laws. Background: Criteria STATE OF COLORADO REQUIREMENTS Details Met Special Event Permit Eligibility An organization is eligible for a special event liquor permit if it:  Has been incorporated under the laws of this state for purposes of a social, fraternal, patriotic, political, educational, or athletic nature, and not for pecuniary gain; Non-Profit Yes Charter.  Is a regularly chartered branch, lodge, or chapter of a national organization or society organized for the purposes specified of this section and is nonprofit in nature;  Is a regularly established religious or Page 9 of 13  philanthropic institution; or  Is a state institution of higher education;  A political candidate who has filed the necessary reports and statements with the secretary of state; or  Any municipality, county, or special district. PERMIT RESTRICTIONS Telluride Location: Each special event permit must be issued for Yes Science a specific location and is not valid for any other Center. location. Hours of service: A special event permit authorizes sale of the beverage or the liquors specified only during the following hours:  Between the hours of 5 a.m. of the day specified in a malt beverage permit and until twelve midnight on the same day; Meets time Yes requirements.  Between the hours of 7 a.m. of the day specified in a malt, vinous, and spirituous liquor permit and until 2 a.m. of the day immediately following. Number of permits per year: The local licensing authority may not issue a special event permit to any Yes 5 of 15 organization for more than fifteen days in one calendar year. Food required: Sandwiches or other food snacks must Meets food be available during all hours of service of malt, Yes requirements. spirituous, or vinous liquors. Public Notice: Public notice of the proposed permit must be conspicuously posted at the proposed location Yes Posted 7/6/26 for at least ten days before approval of the permit by the local licensing authority. TELLURIDE MUNICIPAL CODE SPECIFIC Criteria Details REQUIREMENTS Met Liquor Training: The manager of each event for which Event a special event permit is issued shall be required to Manager have attended a liquor service workshop prior to the Yes Annie Carlson, event. When special events are held in multiple ABT Certified locations, a liquor-trained person must be on site at 1/6/26 Page 10 of 13 each location. Additional ABT Certified, Sara Friedberg, 4/1/26 Events on Town Property:  Require and verify that one hundred percent (100%) of the applicable net proceeds shall be distributed to local or regional nonprofits that have a history and mission of benefiting the San Miguel County, Colorado regional community or which local or regional nonprofits support programs or activities accessible to the Town of Telluride community. Not required.  No later than one hundred twenty (120) days No following the conclusion of the special event permit, the Authority shall also require an affirmative accounting as to the required distribution of the net proceeds from the special event permit to nonprofits; except for minor administrative retention necessary for the special event permittee, the net proceeds from any special event permit must be distributed and no significant retention of the net proceeds is allowed by the special event permittee. APPLICATION: The application is complete with supporting documentation. It meets the criteria established by the State of Colorado for issuance of permits. The application is on file in the Clerk's Office. Description Compliant Notes Application Yes Complete and submitted 30 days in advance signed by Owner or Officer. Fee Yes Payment received for permit. Non-Profit Charter Yes Non-profit confirmed. Certificate of Good Yes In the name of Applicant & dated 6/16/26 Standing Possession Document Yes Applicant owns premises, possession document is on file with the Clerk. Storage Document Yes Onsite - Map included. IRS Determination Yes 501 (c)(3) Premises Map Yes Attached, Map submitted. ID Check Yes Patrons under 21 will received a wristband so they will be easily identified and will not Page 11 of 13  be served alcohol. 75 attendees are expected. Security Yes Staff will be posted at the entrance and exit of the building. Source of Alcohol Yes Telluride Wine Merchant. Analysis/Financial Analysis: Special event permits cost $100 per day if the application is received between 30-44 days in advance of the event and $75 if the application is received 45 days or more prior to the event. Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of this Special Event Permit. Motion: Grant: Based on the foregoing findings in the staff memorandum and evidence presented at the hearing, the Telluride Liquor Licensing Authority grants one (1) Special Event Permit to the Telluride Science Center for use at the 300 S. Townsend St., Telluride CO 81435 for the following:  August 25, 2026 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm Grounds for Denial: The Authority may deny the issuance of a special event permit upon the grounds that the issuance would be injurious to the public welfare because of the nature of the special event, its location within the community, or the failure of the applicant in a past special event to conduct the event in compliance with applicable laws. Page 12 of 13 Levy [I’ll 9‘? i 13151 mm W Page 13 of 13