A University Hill bar will lose its liquor license and be barred from reapplying for 10 years under a settlement with the city, ending a licensing case tied to a police investigation.
State of play: The deal closes the city’s case without a public hearing, leaving key details about the underlying police investigation undisclosed.
The latest: At a Boulder Beverage Licensing Authority meeting on Monday, attorneys said Scrooge Sul owner Minkyu Kim agreed to a stipulation that the bar committed at least one liquor license violation.
- The BLA unanimously approved the agreement, which revokes the license and blocks reapplication for a decade.
- Board members and attorneys did not comment.
Between the lines: The settlement avoided testimony from Boulder police, limiting what was publicly aired about the alleged violations.
- Boulder police have not publicly released additional details since their initial announcement last month, leaving key aspects of the investigation unclear.
Catch up quick: Police previously said the case involves reports of “intoxicated underage females” at the business, 1149 13th St.
- Local law enforcement has not said how many individuals may be involved.
- No arrests have been announced, though police previously said they were investigating a suspect.
What’s next: With its liquor license revoked, it’s unclear what the future holds for the business…