Alcohol Beverage License Control Committee Meeting Agenda - January 12, 2021

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PUBLIC NOTICE & AGENDAALCOHOL BEVERAGE LICENSE CONTROL COMMITTEE

City Hall Forum - 100 State Street, Beloit, WI 535114:00 PM

Tuesday, January 12, 2021

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(571) 317-3122, access code 219-983-669. All participants' phones will be muted. Attendance at the meeting in personwill be limited.

If you would like to provide comments related to items on this agenda please submit those to stottlerl@beloitwi.gov by12:00pm on Tuesday, January 12, 2021.

1. ROLL CALL

2. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES2.a. Consider approval of the Minutes of the regular meeting of October 13, 2020.

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3. PUBLIC COMMENT

4. LICENSES4.a. Application for a new Class "B" Beer and "Class B" Intoxicating Liquor License for B & I Beloit

Business LLC, d/b/a Liberty House/Whiskey Lounge, located at 1901 Liberty Avenue, ArbenUseni, Agent Attachment

5. CHANGE OF AGENT5.a. Consideration of Change of Agent on the Class "A" Beer and "Class A" Liquor License for

ALDI, Inc. (Wisconsin) d/b/a ALDI #48, located at 2780 Milwaukee Road from Michael Cegelskito Matthew Becker for period ending June 30, 2021Attachment

6. COMMITTEE COMMENTS

7. POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT/COMMENTS

8. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS

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Beloit Alcohol Beverage License Control Committee Meeting Agenda - January 12, 2021

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9. ADJOURNMENT

** Please note that, upon reasonable notice, at least 24 hours in advance, efforts will be made to accommodate theneeds of disabled individuals through appropriate aids and services. For additional information to request this service,please contact the City Clerk's Office at 364-6680, 100 State Street, Beloit, WI 53511.

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE ALCOHOL BEVERAGE LICENSE CONTROL COMMITTEE100 State Street, Beloit WI 53511City Hall Forum – 4:00 p.m.Tuesday, October 13, 2020

1) ROLL CALLVice Chairperson Martin Densch called the meeting to order.PRESENT: Henry Clement (late), Malissa Cronin, Martin Densch , Allison Semrau, RonTilley, John Wong, Vice President Clinton AndersonABSENT: Francell McClendonSTAFF PRESENT: Clerk-Treasurer Stottler, Assistant City Attorney Gwanny Tjoa, Lt.Christopher Eberhardt

2) APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES2.a Moved by Martin Densch – Seconded by John Wong to approve the Minutes of

the regular meeting of August 11, 2020. Motion Carried 6-0.AYES: Henry Clement, Malissa Cronin, Martin Densch , Allison Semrau, RonTilley, John WongNOES: noneAttachment

3) PUBLIC COMMENT – None

4) LICENSES – None

5) CHANGE OF AGENT5.a Consideration of Change of Agent on the Class "A" Beer retail license for

Casey's Marketing Company d/b/a Casey's General Store #3316, located at2350 Cranston Road from Heidi E Marcyes to Anthony Hawks for period endingJune 30, 2021.1. The applicant is in the process of submitting the required documents to

request such change: Schedule of Appointment of Agent form AT-104;Auxiliary Questionnaire form AT-103; and the Supplemental Questionnaire foragents.

2. The application was sent to the Beloit Police Department to check municipaland state criminal records of the applicant and was approved on September8, 2020.

3. The ABLCC should review the application to assure conformity with existingrules, regulations and zoning ordinances of the city and state and makerecommendation to City Council.

4. This item will appear on the October 19, 2020 City Council agenda for action.Mr. Anthony Hawks appeared as instructed on the virtual call.Lt. Eberhardt stated that he checked municipal and state criminal records and tothe best of his knowledge, with the available information, the character, record

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and reputation are satisfactory and the police department has no objectios to theapplicant.Assistant City Attorney Tjoa asked Mr. Hawks to reaffirm question #9 on theauxiliary questionnaire stating that he can be held personally responsible for anyviolations that occur on the property, even when he is not present. He stated yes,he understands.Moved by Ron Tilley – Seconded by Malissa Cronin to recommend approval ofthe change of agent as presented. Motion Carried 6-0.AYES: Henry Clement, Malissa Cronin, Martin Densch , Allison Semrau, RonTilley, John WongNOES: noneAttachment

6) COMMITTEE COMMENTS – None

7) POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT/COMMENTS7.a Lt. Eberhardt presented the Alcohol Compliance Report and Calls for Service for

the Month of August and September.

8) CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS – A reminder that a workshop is being scheduled todiscuss a recent moratorium on the issuance of Class A licenses in August. Thetentative date is November 16th and will be a virtual workshop. John Wong attended theAlcohol Policy Seminar and asked if we currently do “mapping” of licenses. The Clerk-Treasurer will email the maps of licenses by type at the conclusion of the meeting.

9) ADJOURNMENTMoved by Ron Tilley to adjourn at 4:16pm – Seconded by Allison Semrau. Motioncarried 6-0.AYES: Henry Clement, Malissa Cronin, Martin Densch , Allison Semrau, Ron Tilley,John WongNOES: none

________________________________Lorena Rae Stottler, City Clerk-Treasurer

www.beloitwi.govDate approved by the ABLCC: January 12, 2021

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CITY OF BELOITREPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS TO ABLCC

Topic:Application for a Class “B” Beer and “Class B” Intoxicating Liquor License for B & I Beloit Business LLC,d/b/a Liberty House/Whiskey Lounge, located at 1901 Liberty Avenue, Arben Useni, Agent

Date: January 12, 2021

Presenter: Lorena Stottler Department: City Clerk-Treasurer

Overview/Background Information

B & I Beloit Business LLC, d/b/a Liberty House/Whiskey Lounge is establishing a restaurant business located at 1901Liberty Avenue, (formerly Clara Bo & Gatsby Wine Bar, Scott Murray, Agent), and is applying for a Class “B” Beer and“Class B” Intoxicating Liquor License for the license period ending June 30, 2021.

Key Issues

1. B & I Beloit Business LLC, d/b/a Liberty House/Whiskey Lounge is requesting the approval of a Class “B” Beer and“Class B” Intoxicating Liquor License for the license period ending June 30, 2021 as a part of establishing arestaurant business on premise.

2. A complete application with publication fees has been submitted to the Clerk’s office and is being referred to theABLCC for their January 12, 2021 agenda by the City Council on January 4, 2021 via the consent agenda.

3. The Applicant has purchased the building located at 1901 Liberty Avenue to operate the business at that location.4. The owners were aware that the liquor license on premise expired June 30, 2020, however, they have found that

the business known as Diamond Lanes is going out of business and is willing to relinquish their license conditionalto the approval of this application.

5. The owners of Liberty House/Whiskey Lounge operate several successful restaurants in the surrounding area.6. The ABLCC will review the application at their January 12, 2021 regular meeting to assure conformity with existing

rules, regulations and zoning ordinances of the city and state and will make a recommendation to the Councilbased on their review.

7. This City Council will take action on the recommendation of the ABLCC at their January 19, 2021 regular meeting.

Conformance with Strategic Plan

Approval of this action would conform with the stated purpose of the following strategic goal:

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

Sustainability

(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 naturalenvironment. Consider whether the policy or program will reduce dependence upon fossil fuels, reduce dependence on chemicals and othermanufacturing substances that accumulate in nature, reduce dependence on activities that harm life sustaining eco-systems, and/or meet the hierarchyof present and future human needs fairly and efficiently. Write N/A if not applicable)

N/A

Action Required/Recommendation

Staff recommends that the ABLCC review the application at its January 12, 2021 meeting and make a recommendation.This application will return to the Council for a decision at its January 19, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting.

Fiscal Note/Budget Impact

The fee for this action is $50.00 Publication fee and $600 annually.

Attachments

(AT-106) Retail License Application; (AT-104) Appointment of Agent; (AT-103) Auxiliary Questionnaires.

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CITY OF BELOITREPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS TO ABLCC

Topic:Consideration of a Change of Agent on the Class “A” Beer and “Class A” Liquor License for ALDI, Inc.(Wisconsin), d/b/a ALDI #48, located at 2780 Milwaukee Road, from Michael Cegelski to MatthewBecker for license period ending June 30, 2021.

Date: January 12, 2021

Presenter: Lorena R. Stottler Department: City Clerk-Treasurer

Overview/Background Information

ALDI, Inc. (Wisconsin) d/b/a ALDI #48 located at 2780 Milwaukee Road, has requested to change their agent fromMichael Cegelski to Matthew Becker, for the license period ending June 30, 2021.

Key Issues

1. The applicant is in the process of submitting the required documents to request such change: Schedule ofAppointment of Agent form AT-104; Auxiliary Questionnaire form AT-103; and the Supplemental Questionnairefor agents.

2. The application was sent to the Beloit Police Department to check municipal and state criminal records of theapplicant and was approved on November 19, 2020.

3. The ABLCC should review the application to assure conformity with existing rules, regulations and zoningordinances of the city and state and make recommendation to City Council.

4. This item will appear on the January 19, 2021 City Council agenda for action.

Conformance with Strategic Plan

Approval of this action would conform with the stated purpose of the following strategic goal:

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

Sustainability

(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 naturalenvironment. Consider whether the policy or program will reduce dependence upon fossil fuels, reduce dependence on chemicals and othermanufacturing substances that accumulate in nature, reduce dependence on activities that harm life sustaining eco-systems, and/or meet thehierarchy 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 Change of AgentApplication.

Fiscal Note/Budget Impact

The fee for this action is $10 per state statute.

Attachments

(AT-104) Appointment of Agent; (AT-103) Auxiliary Questionnaire; Supplemental Questionnaire.

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