04-15-26 Beverage Licensing Authority Meeting

The City of Boulder Beverage Licensing Authority held a virtual meeting on April 15, 2026, primarily focused on licensing and compliance issues related to alcohol service. Key procurement-related discussions included show cause hearings for alleged violations by liquor license holders such as Moho Taqueria, LLC and Hapa Franchise Group, Inc. Both establishments faced potential suspension or revocation of their licenses due to violations involving underage alcohol service. The board reviewed stipulations, mitigating factors, and imposed penalties including suspension days served and days held in abeyance. Additionally, the Authority considered a new hotel restaurant liquor license application from Papusa's Lover LLC, with discussions on training, internal policies, and community impact. The meeting also included updates on administrative liquor license transfers and no legislative changes were reported. Motions were passed to approve meeting minutes, stipulations, penalties, and the new liquor license application, reflecting active regulatory oversight and enforcement of beverage licensing in Boulder.