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Council hears two liquor-license transfer hearings for Ace's Range and Westby Edge; both proceed to committee
Summary
Council held public hearings on transfers of retail liquor licenses for Ace's Range (1505 Pioneer Ave) and Westby Edge Brewing (714 W 20th St). Applicants described entertainment-focused business models; no sustained public opposition was recorded and items were assigned to committees or scheduled for follow-up.
The Cheyenne City Council heard public testimony on two retail liquor‑license transfers on Jan. 12.
Ace's Range, at 1505 Pioneer Avenue, requested transfer of a full retail liquor license previously held by F and G Corporation (Green Door). Ben Trautlein (F & G) said he supports the sale. The operating owner of Ace's Range (introduced as "JB") described the business as a golf and racing simulator entertainment venue with TrackMan golf bays, a racing sim and event hosting space and said the business intends to relinquish a bar‑and‑grill license if the retail license is approved. "We are a new concept of an entertainment venue... we are constantly uploading and downloading courses," JB said. Financial and operational constraints tied to a 40%/60% onsite/retail split were discussed by owners and councilmembers. The council assigned the item to the Public Service and/or Finance Committee for follow-up.
Westby Edge Brewing (714 West 20th Street) sought transfer from Scooter's Scoreboard Bar Inc. Darren Westby described downtown revitalization and said the license would provide flexibility—package retail and event support—for the West Edge district. Supporter Terry Cassidy spoke in favor. Council asked whether the business intended drive‑through sales; Westby said a drive‑up is not feasible but curbside pickup could be considered. The council noted a special meeting scheduled for Jan. 23 where a final transfer could be considered if needed.
Neither hearing produced recorded opposition from residents at the meeting; councilmembers asked operational and regulatory questions about single‑license rules and community impacts. Both matters will proceed through committee review; Westby Edge was flagged for a potential Jan. 23 special meeting for final action.
Sources: Public testimony at Cheyenne City Council Jan. 12 meeting; statements by Ben Trautlein, Ace's Range operator (JB), Terry Cassidy and Darren Westby.
