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Officer Leah Rech of the Boulder Police Department testified that two 19-year-old operatives entered the restaurant during an enforcement visit, were handed drink menus, ordered a frozen margarita and a mojito, and were served without being asked for identification. \"Both of the operatives were served the beverages that they ordered,\" Officer Rech said under oath. The operatives carried Colorado vertical driver's licenses indicating they were under 21; none was asked for ID at the time of service, Rech testified.

Licensee Margarita Castrejon acknowledged she served one of the drinks and said she was nervous and not typically the bartender that day. \"I thought in my mind that I had to ask for an ID, but then it was too late, and I had already served a drink,\" Castrejon told the authority.

The board voted that the licensee had violated state and local liquor laws by unlawfully procuring alcohol for underage persons. Member Carr moved that the authority find a violation; the motion carried by voice vote of members present. For penalty, Member Carr moved, and Member Barnes seconded, a table-value discipline of two counts of sale/service to a minor: 10 days served and 20 days in abeyance. The motion passed by voice vote. The board directed city licensing staff to prepare suspension posters; the licensee was told posters would be ready for pickup June 24 and the suspension would begin at midnight on June 25.

The authority distinguished its factual finding (that service to minors occurred) from mitigation arguments. Board members noted Castrejon's apology and asserted that inadvertent nervousness is not a substitute for an owner or manager ensuring compliance. The authority also explained the administrative process for imposing a fine in lieu of suspension if the licensee requests it after a penalty is determined but before posting.

The decision follows the city’s enforcement practice that compliance checks using underage operatives are probative evidence of on-premises practices. The board recorded the violation and the penalty in the authority’s minutes; the licensee may pursue any administrative remedies available after the suspension is posted.

Ending: The authority closed deliberations after voting; the clerk said suspension posters and instructions would be emailed to the licensee and ready for pickup on June 24. The licensee may remain open for food service during the suspension but may not sell alcohol for the 10 days specified.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","6-18-25 Beverage Licensing Authority Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The Boulder Beverage Licensing Authority on June 18 found El Taco Imperial del Texcala served alcohol to two underage operatives during an April compliance check and ordered a 10-day suspension of the restaurant’s liquor license, with an additional 20 days held in reserve for a repeat violation.","taxTitle","Boulder, Boulder County, Colorado","taxId",3386,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6514198,"Kura Sushi revolving bar approved for Boulder; board cites petitioning and training plan",2664,7826000,10490000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5040714-4937661948621fe4ac02770cd8a8a4b6&start=7826&end=10490","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5040714-4937661948621fe4ac02770cd8a8a4b6/thumbnail_7826000.jpg","/articles/6514198/Boulder/Boulder-County/Colorado/Kura-Sushi-revolving-bar-approved-for-Boulder-board-cites-petitioning-and-training-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6514198-007361da96a11eb8a483d83344a2382f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770442989&Signature=kBHC87hnUJmlItElKQmN9bdFutFNP8GfNqFvPJTu2oXYd03NHLp50eqM0EUxlG1M4WDIPprNg-PA74esp-UT7U9KAwxVad~ILyZrTBoPKfiVpPslXbS9~CJcG08eDmMtaosT5cWS0avETR2LwnRtjOKcMqF0r6M54VxXXUgt7tJhsMKU9VAzYKstJb9~neEo1oMvR~BxubgG7l1uFVpyLQhqcvzcsUG7GsbVQf65vcF~rb-UvPNbuX9YiV72~0XRUoeSpDI6mb1PSX0OcJRdcoKJcqvoFCKeUBeuOewXhR4jsetsNlGGetcB9xTD78ptumcBSP3ZgXIc0wwf5b0auw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Boulder Beverage Licensing Authority voted June 18 to grant a hotel-restaurant liquor license to Kura Sushi USA Inc., doing business as Kura Revolving Sushi Bar, for Unit 1152 at 1855—20 Ninth Street in Boulder.

Alcohol Petitioning Services presented petitioning results: APS canvassed the neighborhood and obtained 92 total signatures (59 business signatures and 33 resident signatures), with 91 signatures in favor and one resident in opposition. APS described methodology, attempts (420 businesses and residents visited) and contact rates; the consultant reported 63.4% of eligible persons contacted provided signatures.

Dennis Zacatenko, the proposed general manager with more than eight years with the company, described operations: conveyor-belt sushi plates priced at $3.85, a menu that includes nigiri, rolls and ramen, and alcohol offerings of draft beer, bottled beer, sake and wine. The applicant plans about 45 employees with roughly 16 staff handling alcohol; a training team will come on-site for pre-opening training and may remain up to three months. Kura said it will verify IDs at the table before serving alcohol, bring alcohol to the table (not on the conveyor), and require additional manager verification when presented with Colorado vertical IDs.

Board members asked about past compliance; counsel said the company had a state citation (fine) in Minnesota that was handled as a monetary penalty and the company otherwise has no suspensions or revocations in U.S. operations. Members praised the applicant’s training program and petitioning results and voted to approve the license. Member Roberts moved to approve and Member Crane seconded; the motion passed by voice vote.

Ending: Licensing staff will follow up with the applicant on final steps and timing for opening; the applicant told the authority it anticipates opening July 21.

","The Boulder Beverage Licensing Authority granted Kura Sushi USA Inc. a hotel-restaurant liquor license for a Ninth Street restaurant after petitioning showed broad support and the applicant outlined staff training and ID-verification plans.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6514203,"Boulder authority approves Lifetime entertainment-facility liquor license at 1821 30th Street",590,6339000,6929000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5040714-4937661948621fe4ac02770cd8a8a4b6&start=6339&end=6929","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5040714-4937661948621fe4ac02770cd8a8a4b6/thumbnail_6339000.jpg","/articles/6514203/Boulder/Boulder-County/Colorado/Boulder-authority-approves-Lifetime-entertainment-facility-liquor-license-at-1821-30th-Street","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6514203-c3be840acae5690d0fa4967d8b4abcf6/orig.mp4?Expires=1770442989&Signature=PVnd~mzkYvPC-jnmBf5Z3Ve6sNVehoyLGmwR9KEiHyjlofHhVnHcwF7v0uBLetrDikyS0tN4yIiRDf-2YFTkukC46TtNLualA5Gr-F26~C-NbGnqlVz~jiVE7x4Xgxhmnj4VuVtOVILqXEJGlEwEM33obkSmdSS-flBGnPIzDjXgQaKHk1UkfXzpIQeOwar3iyfeBHJuST2sdOgvBflTRD6v1kcmkXoWFYEn~ABdWNhCZkh3ZPQbrqCZ6kPO9TMGamgAygTwVOTVPGKoqvV6sTY7ZLiEVcOAtSHvj~ChJ35-WMKCkNvRFR1tQSU0jc59BzvS~BeD7VHTdzT5Qy-KTg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Boulder Beverage Licensing Authority on June 18 voted to grant an entertainment-facility liquor license to LTF Club Operations Company Inc., doing business as Lifetime, at 1821 30th Street, Boulder.

Petitioning submitted by Liquor Pros showed 107 signatures in support (56 business signatures, 51 residents). Carol Johnson of Liquor Pros described the methodology: 445 contact attempts, with 107 signatures obtained; 56 business signatures were 100% supportive and residents signed in favor at roughly 50 percent of attempts among residents contacted. Johnson told the authority there was one resident in opposition who did not provide a reason.

Jared Cogswell, the proposed on-site manager, described the operation and controls. Lifetime plans a mix of fitness, sports and recreation with a bistro/cafe and a pool deck that will operate seasonally. Cogswell said the club will require TIPS and ServSafe training for staff, will check IDs for anyone who appears under roughly age 40, will not accept vertical IDs for immediate service, and will restrict alcohol to defined indoor and outdoor areas with signage and staff monitoring. He said food will account for roughly 85% of sales during peak (pool) season and alcohol 10–15%; seating capacity was given as about 78. The applicant stressed that membership and guest policies limit access.

Board members praised the applicant's alcohol policy and training program. \"The alcohol policy was like the best I've ever seen,\" one member said. The authority voted to approve; Member Roberts moved to approve and Member Carr seconded. The vote was unanimous among members present.

Ending: Licensing staff will follow up with next steps and paperwork for the new license.","The Boulder Beverage Licensing Authority voted to grant an entertainment facility liquor license to Lifetime (1821 30th Street). Petitioning showed strong business support; board members praised the applicant's alcohol policy and training.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6514208,"Boulder authority accepts stipulation, suspends La Catrina Mexican Restaurant license 10 days",342,2956000,3298000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5040714-4937661948621fe4ac02770cd8a8a4b6&start=2956&end=3298","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5040714-4937661948621fe4ac02770cd8a8a4b6/thumbnail_2956000.jpg","/articles/6514208/Boulder/Boulder-County/Colorado/Boulder-authority-accepts-stipulation-suspends-La-Catrina-Mexican-Restaurant-license-10-days","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6514208-b7b889139618f1083b8b82984b2b0916/orig.mp4?Expires=1770442989&Signature=nzrbMivagunxnxxfDNfd8HljmiXX~-BjxfFl6gQgvnvEgBX0UwovMUqe55nZu2XWJEQHUgwL4BH9JwdxLaTzYaDcr1Pk0Q99iJIQkHn1Kr5RXUrC0ZFv1aRCmCejr2fcSvybYOCa~z0-iUwR-YhFneEami7uhXd1y-mT20DJHuFis4Azv~7mVmuf9FdoQQVdKmNrQQbFztd~gDdHOBPUCeujLVykGNmggDc1UdgNQADHqMX86vMB2ojIoVle5rktphK~DYJP7W5HLNMyO~ticoLsWGn4SaIBOBnmDPOyJvlEVSkuXwpXd-mnY8Z6ktpEiifvN-tois85aA5nTIK~sQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Boulder Beverage Licensing Authority accepted a stipulation on June 18 in the show-cause matter involving La Catrina Mexican Restaurant, 4800 Baseline Road Suite E-105, finding that the establishment unlawfully sold or served alcoholic beverages to minors and imposing a discipline of 10 suspension days with 20 held in abeyance.

Licensee Ramon Saldana appeared without counsel and declined to offer mitigating information during the hearing. The authority accepted the parties’ stipulation, meaning the parties agreed to the underlying factual basis and to a negotiated penalty instead of a contested evidentiary hearing. The panel then deliberated and adopted a table-value penalty of two counts of sale/service to a minor: 10 days served and 20 days in abeyance; the board scheduled the suspension to begin June 25. City licensing staff will prepare and email suspension posters for pickup on June 24 and include posting instructions.

The clerk confirmed the establishment is in good standing with the city’s occupation tax; sales tax standing had not yet been confirmed but staff said they could check and report. Board members said there was limited mitigation presented and that a table-value penalty was appropriate under the circumstances.

Ending: The authority closed deliberations after voting; the clerk will notify the licensee about poster pickup and posting requirements.","La Catrina Mexican Restaurant's license will be suspended for 10 days after the beverage licensing authority accepted a stipulation acknowledging sales to minors; 20 additional days were held in reserve for a repeat violation.","actionData","errors"]

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