Licensee urges Boulder to revive industry information group; board offers guidance
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A community member urged the Beverage Licensing Authority to help restart a local Responsible Alcohol Retailer-type group to share information among licensees and police; board members encouraged follow-up and suggested contacting a former board member who helped run the original program.
A community member identified as AJ asked the City of Boulder Beverage Licensing Authority on July 16 to help restart a local industry information group similar to the former Responsible Alcohol Retailer (RAR) program so the police and licensing staff can quickly share guidance and best practices with liquor-license holders. AJ said the group would help distribute messages from the Boulder Police Department and highlight responsible service ahead of the University of Colorado Boulder’s fall football season; AJ noted a first home game on Aug. 29 and urged a prompt start. “I need your help trying to get information to alcohol license holders,” AJ said, asking the board to place the item on a future agenda and to allow access to license-holder contact information for distribution. Board members expressed general support for community alignment and information sharing and asked AJ to bring a specific proposal. Licensing staff and board members said they would provide contacts and guidance. One board member suggested AJ contact former board member Absalon, who had been involved in the original RAR effort and could advise on next steps for a community-driven program. The authority did not take formal action on the suggestion at the July 16 meeting. Board members encouraged AJ and licensing staff to discuss next steps and to return with a concrete proposal if the group seeks official board involvement or city resources.