Littleton licensing panel approves stipulation for Angelo's Taverna after owner agrees to fine and operational changes

The Littleton City Licensing Commission on Nov. 12 approved a stipulation resolving a preliminary hearing against Angelo's Taverna and Carboy Winery, allowing the licensee to pay a fine rather than serve the full suspension proposed by staff.

City prosecutor (staff) told the commission that staff "propose a 6 day suspension of licensee's liquor license with 3 days of actual suspension and 3 days held in abeyance for 1 year." The prosecutor also said the licensee "decided to pay a fine in lieu of the actual suspension as well," with the suspension dates listed as "Friday, July 18 through July 20, which is a Sunday inclusive." When asked about the fine total, staff said it "would max out at the 5,000 is what he believes." The commission approved the stipulation by voice vote; the chair recorded "4 in favor of the motion carries."

Craig Jones, who identified himself…