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Applicant seeks winery liquor license for Wagon Hound Wine Company in downtown Cheyenne
Summary
Jackson Layborn, owner-operator of Wagon Hound Wine Company, presented a public hearing for a winery liquor license for 1602 Capitol Avenue and said the business will offer a small selection of on-site wines he makes plus a rotating retail list; the council referred the application to the finance committee.
Jackson Layborn, owner-operator of Wagon Hound Wine Company, told the City of Cheyenne governing body during a public hearing April 28 that he is seeking a winery liquor license for premises at 1602 Capitol Avenue.
"This is a project I'm extremely passionate about," Layborn said, adding the venue will be a wine bar with a small number of on-site wines he produces and an evolving menu of about "15 or 16" wines from distributors. He said he plans partnerships with local food vendors for charcuterie and intends community events and sponsorships.
The license application was opened for public hearing. Mayor Collins said the council would refer the application to the finance committee for review; no formal vote on the license occurred at the meeting. "The purpose of the public hearing has been met and we'll assign this to the finance committee which will be next Tuesday," the mayor said.
Why it matters: a new license would allow an on-site winery operation in downtown Cheyenne and is part of ongoing downtown revitalization efforts cited by the applicant. The council referral sends the application to the committee that will review the licensing, operations and any recommended conditions before the governing body takes final action.
Details: Layborn said the business will offer one to two house-made wines as a condition of the winery license and will build a rotating retail list using state distributors. He named the Hines Building as the proposed location and said he hopes the business will contribute to downtown foot traffic and events.
Next steps: the finance committee will review the application at its next meeting; the council has not set a date for final consideration of the license.
Ending: Layborn answered questions from council members during the hearing and thanked the council for the opportunity. The record shows the matter was formally referred to the finance committee for further review and recommendation.
