PUBLIC NOTICE & AGENDA ALCOHOL BEVERAGE LICENSE CONTROL COMMITTEE City Hall Forum State Street, Beloit, WI :00 PM Tuesday, July 10, 2018

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1 PUBLIC NOTICE & AGENDA ALCOHOL BEVERAGE LICENSE CONTROL COMMITTEE City Hall Forum State Street, Beloit, WI :00 PM Tuesday, July 10, ROLL CALL 2. ELECTION OF OFFICERS 3. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 3.a. Consider approval of the minutes for June 12, 2018 meeting 4. PUBLIC COMMENT 5. LICENSES 5.a. 5.b. 5.c. Consider application for a Class "B" Beer and Reserve "Class B" Liquor License for Velvet Buffalo, LLC, located at 419 Pleasant Street Status update and consideration of the Class "B" Beer and "Class B" Liquor License for Truk't LLC, located at 443 E Grand Ave, Beloit, WI, Jeffrey Whiteman, Agent Consideration of an application for an amendment of the Class "B" Beer and "Class B" Liquor license for Evans Group LLC, d/b/a Royalty Lounge, Donta Evans for an outside premises extension, located at 530 E. Grand Avenue 6. CHANGE OF AGENT 7. COMMITTEE COMMENTS 8. POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT/COMMENTS 8.a. Alcohol Compliance Report and Calls for Service for the Month of June 2018 and related Reports 9. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS Alcohol Beverage License Control Committee Meeting Agenda - July 10, 2018 Page 1 1

2 10. ADJOURNMENT ** Please note that, upon reasonable notice, at least 24 hours in advance, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of disabled individuals through appropriate aids and services. For additional information to request this service, please contact the City Clerk's Office at , 100 State Street, Beloit, WI Beloit Alcohol Beverage License Control Committee Meeting Agenda - July 10, 2018 Page 2 2

3 Page 1 MINUTES June 12, 2018 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BELOIT CITY COUNCIL 100 State Street, Beloit WI City Hall Forum 4:00 p.m. Thursday, June 12, ) ROLL CALL Chairperson Metter called the meeting to order at 4:02 p.m. Present: Shelly Cronin, John Metter, Jerome Jennings, Tara Tinder, Councilor Anderson Absent: Malissa Cronin, Ron Tilley, Mary Campbell Staff: Assistant City Attorney Patrick Bruce and Lt. Andre Sayles 2) APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 2.a Moved by Tara Tinder Seconded by Jerome Jennings approve minutes of the May 8, 2018 ABLCC Meeting as presented. Motion carried 4-0 AYES: Shelly Cronin, John Metter, Jerome Jennings, Tara Tinder NOES: None 3) PUBLIC COMMENT None 4) LICENSES 4.a Moved by Shelly Cronin Seconded by Jerome Jennings to recommend approval of a renewal Class B Beer and Class B Intoxicating Liquor License for Club Ballyhoo, d/b/a Tilley's Pizza House, Inc., for license period July 1, June 30, Motion carried 4 0. AYES: Shelly Cronin, John Metter, Jerome Jennings, Tara Tinder NOES: None 4.b Moved by Tara Tinder Seconded by Shelly Cronin to recommend approval of the applications for late renewal of Alcohol Beverage Licenses for license period July 1, 2018-June 30, 2019 Recommend approval Motion carried 4-0 AYES: Shelly Cronin, John Metter, Jerome Jennings, Tara Tinder NOES: None 5) CHANGE OF AGENT 5.a Consideration of a Change of Agent on the Class "A" Beer and "Class A" Intoxicating Liquor 3

4 Page 2 MINUTES June 12, 2018 License for Aldi, Inc., d/b/a Aldi #48, located at 2780 Milwaukee Road, from James Crouch to Mike Cegelski, for period ending June 30, 2018 Lt. Sayles indicated that he has checked municipal and state criminal records. To the best of his knowledge, with the available information, the character, record and reputation are satisfactory and he has not objection to the agent appointed. Assistant City Attorney Bruce asked Mr. Cegelski to reaffirm his understanding that he can be personally held responsible for any violations that occur on the property, even when he is not physically present on the premises. Mr. Cegelski stated that yes, he understands his responsibility. Moved by Tara Tinder Seconded by Shelly Cronin to recommend approval of the change of agent as presented. Motion carried 4-0 AYES: Shelly Cronin, John Metter, Jerome Jennings, Tara Tinder NOES: None 5.b Consideration of a Change of Agent on the Class "B" Beer License for The Beloit Club, LLC d/b/a Ironworks Golf Lab, located at 625 3rd Street, from Jayme Braatz to Jeffery Whiteman, for period ending June 30, 2018 Lt. Sayles indicated that he has checked municipal and state criminal records. To the best of his knowledge, with the available information, the character, record and reputation are satisfactory and he has not objection to the agent appointed. Assistant City Attorney Bruce asked Mr. Whiteman to reaffirm his understanding that he can be personally held responsible for any violations that occur on the property, even when he is not physically present on the premises. Mr. Whiteman stated that yes, he understands his responsibility. Items 5.b-5.e were taken in one motion due to the four businesses seeking to change their agent all to Jeff Whiteman. Moved by Shelly Cronin Seconded by Jerome Jennings to recommend approval of the change of agent as presented. Motion carried 4-0 AYES: Shelly Cronin, John Metter, Jerome Jennings, Tara Tinder NOES: None 5.c Consideration of a Change of Agent on the Class "B" Beer and "Class B" Intoxicating Liquor License for Merrill & Houston's Steak Joint, LLC, located at 500 Pleasant Street, from Jayme Braatz to Jeffery Whiteman, for period ending June 30, See 5.b 5.d Consideration of a Change of Agent on the Class "B" Beer and Reserve "Class B" Intoxicating Liquor License for Eclipse Event Center, LLC, located at 600 Henry Street, from Jayme Braatz to Jeffery Whiteman, for period ending June 30, See 5.b 5.e Consideration of a Change of Agent on the Class "B" Beer and Reserve "Class B' Intoxicating Liquor License for Lucy's #7 Burger Bar, LLC, located at 430 E. 4

5 Page 3 MINUTES June 12, 2018 Grand Avenue, Suite 102, from Jayme Braatz to Jeffery Whiteman, for period ending June 30, See 5.b 5.f Consideration of a Change of Agent on the Class "B" Beer and Reserve "Class B" Intoxicating Liquor License for Blazin Wings, Inc., d/b/a Buffalo Wild Wings, located at 2747 Milwaukee Road, from James Gleich to Richard Hacker, for period ending June 30, 2018 Lt. Sayles indicated that he has checked municipal and state criminal records. To the best of his knowledge, with the available information, the character, record and reputation are satisfactory and he has not objection to the agent appointed. Assistant City Attorney Bruce asked Mr. Hacker to reaffirm his understanding that he can be personally held responsible for any violations that occur on the property, even when he is not physically present on the premises. Mr. Hacker stated that yes, he understands his responsibility. Moved by Jerome Jennings Seconded by Tara Tinder Motion carried 4 0. AYES: Shelly Cronin, John Metter, Jerome Jennings, Tara Tinder NOES: None 6) COMMITTEE COMMENTS - None 7) POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT/COMMENTS 7.a Lt. Sayles presented the Alcohol Compliance Report and Calls for Service for the Month of May 2018 and related Reports. 8) CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS 9) ADJOURNMENT Moved by Tara Tinder Seconded by Jerome Jennings Motion carried 4 0. AYES: Shelly Cronin, John Metter, Jerome Jennings, Tara Tinder NOES: None Date approved by ABLCC: July 10, 2018 Lorena Rae Stottler, City Clerk-Treasurer 5

6 CITY OF BELOIT REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS TO ABLCC Topic: Application for a Class B Beer and Reserve Class B Intoxicating Liquor License for Velvet Buffalo, LLC, located at 419 Pleasant Street, Jeffrey Whiteman, Agent. Date: July 10, 2018 Presenter: Lorena R. Stottler Department: City Clerk-Treasurer Overview/Background Information Velvet Buffalo, LLC is making an application to establish their business to be located at 419 Pleasant Street and has applied for a Class B Beer and Reserve Class B Liquor License for the license period ending June 30, Key Issues 1. Velvet Buffalo, LLC, is opening a restaurant in the City of Beloit and is requesting to establish the business with a Class B Beer and Reserve Class B Liquor License for the license period ending June 30, A complete application with fees has been submitted to the Clerk s office and is being referred to the ABLCC for their July 10 th agenda by the City Council on June 18 th via the consent agenda. 3. The ABLCC will review the application to assure conformity with existing rules, regulations and zoning ordinances of the city and state and will make a recommendation to the Council based on their review. 4. This application will return to the City Council for final action at the July 16, 2018 regular meeting. Conformance with Strategic Plan Approval of this action would conform with the stated purpose of the following strategic goal: Sustainability Goal #1 Create and Sustain Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods Goal #2 Create and Sustain a High Performing Organization Goal #3 Create and Sustain Economic and Residential Growth Goal #4 Create and Sustain a High Quality of Life Goal #5 Create and Sustain High Quality Infrastructure and Connectivity Goal #6 Create and Sustain a Positive Image, Enhance Communications and Engage the Community (If applicable, briefly comment on the sustainable long term impact of this policy or program related to how it will impact both the built and natural environment. Consider whether the policy or program will reduce dependence upon fossil fuels, reduce dependence on chemicals and other manufacturing substances that accumulate in nature, reduce dependence on activities that harm life sustaining eco-systems, and/or meet the hierarchy of present and future human needs fairly and efficiently. Write N/A if not applicable) N/A Action Required/Recommendation Staff recommends that the ABLCC make positive recommendation and City Council approve this license. Fiscal Note/Budget Impact The fee for this action is $10,000 one-time fee and $600 annually thereafter. This license is not transferrable. s (AT-106) Retail License Application; (AT-104) Appointment of Agent; (AT-103) Auxiliary Questionnaires; Supplemental Questionnaire. Revised

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17 CITY OF BELOIT REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS TO ABLCC Topic: Status update related to the Class B Beer and Class B Liquor License for Truk T, located at 443 E. Grand, Jeffrey Whiteman, Agent. Date: July 10, 2018 Presenter: Lorena R. Stottler Department: City Clerk-Treasurer Overview/Background Information Truk T, LLC was granted a Class B Beer and Class B Liquor License located at 443 E. Grand Avenue, Beloit at the Regular City Council meeting January 16, The license has not been issued due to construction not being complete. City Ordinance 31.04(3) states that Where the City Council has granted a license, but the license has not been issued because construction, renovation or code compliance is not completed in 6 months, the City Council may rescind the license at a regular Council meeting after notice to the licensee and opportunity for the licensee to be heard. Since Construction has not been completed, they are seeking a 6 month extension from the ABLCC in order to complete the construction, comply with inspections and open the restaurant. Key Issues 1. Truk T, LLC was granted a Class B Beer and Class B Liquor License located at 443 E. Grand Ave, Beloit for the license period ending June 30, They have renewed their annual license for but the license has not been issued as construction is not complete. 2. Ordinance 31.04(3) states: Where the City Council has granted a license, but the license has not been issued because construction, renovation or code compliance is not completed in 6 months, the City Council may rescind the license at a regular Council meeting after notice to the licensee and opportunity for the licensee to be heard. 3. It has been past precedent that if the 6 month window expired, the applicant would appear before the ABLCC to present a status update and seek an extension if necessary. The ABLCC would hear the update and make a recommendation to the Council on whether or not an extension was warranted. Truk T is seeking a 6 month extension from the ABLCC. 4. Staff recommends granting an extension to accommodate completion of this business. Conformance with Strategic Plan Approval of this action would conform with the stated purpose of the following strategic goal: Sustainability Goal #1 Create and Sustain Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods Goal #2 Create and Sustain a High Performing Organization Goal #3 Create and Sustain Economic and Residential Growth Goal #4 Create and Sustain a High Quality of Life Goal #5 Create and Sustain High Quality Infrastructure and Connectivity Goal #6 Create and Sustain a Positive Image, Enhance Communications and Engage the Community (If applicable, briefly comment on the sustainable long term impact of this policy or program related to how it will impact both the built and natural environment. Consider whether the policy or program will reduce dependence upon fossil fuels, reduce dependence on chemicals and other manufacturing substances that accumulate in nature, reduce dependence on activities that harm life sustaining eco-systems, and/or meet the hierarchy of present and future human needs fairly and efficiently. Write N/A if not applicable) N/A Action Required/Recommendation Staff recommends that the ABLCC make positive recommendation and City Council approve this license. Fiscal Note/Budget Impact Action on this item does not have an impact on the City s budget. s Revised

18 CITY OF BELOIT REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS TO ALBCC Topic: Application for Amendment of Class B Beer and Class B Intoxicating Liquor License for Evans Group LLC, d/b/a Royalty Lounge, located at 530 E. Grand Avenue, Donta Evans, agent. Date: July 10, 2018 Presenter: Lori Stottler Department: City Clerk/Treasurer Overview/Background Information Evans Group LLC, d/b/a Royalty Lounge, located at 530 E. Grand Avenue, Donta Evans, agent, has submitted an application to amend the Class B Fermented Malt Beverage & Intoxicating Liquor License Outside Premises Extension. This extension of premise should be conditional to meeting the 8 conditions and restrictions that are defined within the CUP granted June 18, Key Issues 1. Evans Group, LLC, d/b/a Royalty Lounge, Donta Evans, agent, has submitted a complete application for renewal of their Class A Beer and Class A Intoxicating Liquor License. 2. The applicant is seeking to amend their premise description from Main Floor and Bar Area to Main Floor and Bar; and outdoor seating area per Conditional Use Permit granted A Conditional Use Permit to allow an outdoor seating area with the possession, sale & consumption of alcoholic beverages in the CBD-1 Central Business District-core, for the property located at 530 E Grand Avenue was approved by the City Council on June 18, Any recommendation to the Council from the ABLCC should be contingent upon meeting the conditions defined within the CUP that includes obtaining architectural review and building permits, relocation of dumpsters, installation of two security cameras and two wall-mounted lights. 5. The outdoor seating area has a maximum seating capacity of 6 persons. 6. Upon recommendation of the ABLCC, this item will go before the City Council for action at its July 16, 2018 meeting. Conformance with Strategic Plan Approval of this agreement would conform with the stated purpose of the following strategic goal: Sustainability Goal #1 Create and Sustain Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods Goal #2 Create and Sustain a High Performing Organization Goal #3 Create and Sustain Economic and Residential Growth Goal #4 Create and Sustain a High Quality of Life Goal #5 Create and Sustain High Quality Infrastructure and Connectivity Goal #6 Create and Sustain a Positive Image, Enhance Communications and Engage the Community (If applicable, briefly comment on the sustainable long term impact of this policy or program related to how it will impact both the built and natural environment. Consider whether the policy of program will reduce dependence upon fossil fuels, reduce dependence on chemicals and other manufacturing substances that accumulate in nature, reduce dependence on activities that harm life sustaining eco-systems, and/or meet the hierarchy of present and future human needs fairly and efficiently. Write N/A if not applicable) N/A Action Required/Recommendation Determine and recommend whether or not to grant the extension of premise. Fiscal Note/Budget Impact This amendment has no budgetary impact on the City. s Application, drawing, approved Resolution authorizing the Conditional Use permit, License 18

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