License Committee
Regular MeetingBurlington, VT · February 11, 2026
Minutes
BURLINGTON CITY COUNCIL - LICENSE COMMITTEE
QUEEN CITY ROOM, 149 CHURCH STREET, 3RD FLOOR, CITY HALL
MINUTES OF MEETING
February 11, 2026
1. Agenda
1. Agenda
Chair Broderick convened the meeting at 4:13 pm.
Members present: Chair Broderick (in person); Councilors Schachter and Traverse (online)
Other present: Lori Olberg (staff)
Subject 1.1. Motion to adopt agenda
Meeting February 11, 2026 - City Council License Committee Meeting - Wednesday,
February 11, 2026, 4:30 PM, Queen City Room, 149 Church Street, 3rd Floor, City
Hall
Category 1. Agenda
Department Council and Board
Type Action
Procedural
Recommended Action Motion to adopt agenda
1.1. Motion to adopt agenda
Motion made by Councilor Schachter, seconded by Councilor Traverse, to adopt the agenda as
presented. Motion passed unanimously.
2. Public Comment
2. Public Comment
Chair Broderick opened and closed the Public Comment at 4:14 pm. No one spoke.
Subject 2.1. Verbal Comments
Meeting February 11, 2026 - City Council License Committee Meeting - Wednesday,
February 11, 2026, 4:30 PM, Queen City Room, 149 Church Street, 3rd Floor, City
Hall
Category 2. Public Comment
Department Council and Board
Type Action
Procedural
Recommended Action open Public Comment
close Public Comment
2.1. Verbal Comments
3. Consent Agenda
3. Consent Agenda
Subject 3.1. Motion to adopt the consent agenda and take the actions indicated
Meeting February 11, 2026 - City Council License Committee Meeting - Wednesday,
February 11, 2026, 4:30 PM, Queen City Room, 149 Church Street, 3rd Floor, City
Hall
Category 3. Consent Agenda
Department Council and Board
Type Action (Consent)
Procedural
Recommended Action Motion to adopt the consent agenda and take the actions indicated
3.1. Motion to adopt the consent agenda and take the actions indicated
Motion made by Councilor Schachter, seconded by Councilor Traverse, to adopt the consent agenda and take
the actions indicated. Motion passed unanimously.
Subject 3.2. Tobacco License and Tobacco Substitute Endorsement License
Renewals (2026-2027): see attached list
Meeting February 11, 2026 - City Council License Committee Meeting - Wednesday,
February 11, 2026, 4:30 PM, Queen City Room, 149 Church Street, 3rd Floor, City
Hall
Category 3. Consent Agenda
Department Department of Finance and Administration
Type Action (Consent)
Recommended Action approve the 2026-2027 Tobacco License and Tobacco Substitute Endorsement
License Renewals as listed
3.2. Tobacco License and Tobacco Substitute Endorsement License Renewals (2026-2027): see attached list
4. Deliberative Agenda
4. Deliberative Agenda
Subject 4.1. Indoor Entertainment Permit Application (2026-2027): Venetian Soda
Lounge, 266 Pine Street, Suite #122
Meeting February 11, 2026 - City Council License Committee Meeting - Wednesday,
February 11, 2026, 4:30 PM, Queen City Room, 149 Church Street, 3rd Floor, City
Hall
Category 4. Deliberative Agenda
Department Department of Finance and Administration
Type Action
Recommended Action approve the 2026-2027 Indoor Entertainment Permit Application for Venetian Soda
Lounge, 266 Pine Street, Suite #122 with all standard conditions
4.1. Indoor Entertainment Permit Application (2026-2027): Venetian Soda Lounge, 266 Pine Street, Suite
#122
Motion made by Councilor Schachter, seconded by Councilor Traverse, to approve the motion as
presented. Motion passed unanimously.
5. Adjournment
5. Adjournment
Subject 5.1. Motion to adjourn
Meeting February 11, 2026 - City Council License Committee Meeting - Wednesday,
February 11, 2026, 4:30 PM, Queen City Room, 149 Church Street, 3rd Floor, City
Hall
Category 5. Adjournment
Department Council and Board
Type Action
Procedural
Recommended Action Motion to adjourn
5.1. Motion to adjourn
Chair Broderick adjourned the meeting at 4:16 pm.
Agenda
City Council - License Committee
Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 4:30 PM, Queen City Room, 149 Church Street, 3rd
Floor, City Hall
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1. Agenda
Subject 1.1. Motion to adopt agenda
Meeting February 11, 2026 - City Council License Committee Meeting - Wednesday, February
11, 2026, 4:30 PM, Queen City Room, 149 Church Street, 3rd Floor, City Hall
Category 1. Agenda
Department Council and Board
Type Action
Procedural
Recommended Action Motion to adopt agenda
2. Public Comment
Subject 2.1. Verbal Comments
Meeting February 11, 2026 - City Council License Committee Meeting - Wednesday, February
11, 2026, 4:30 PM, Queen City Room, 149 Church Street, 3rd Floor, City Hall
Category 2. Public Comment
Department Council and Board
Type Action
Procedural
Recommended Action open Public Comment
close Public Comment
3. Consent Agenda
Subject 3.1. Motion to adopt the consent agenda and take the actions indicated
Meeting February 11, 2026 - City Council License Committee Meeting - Wednesday, February
11, 2026, 4:30 PM, Queen City Room, 149 Church Street, 3rd Floor, City Hall
Category 3. Consent Agenda
Department Council and Board
Type Action (Consent)
Procedural
Recommended Action Motion to adopt the consent agenda and take the actions indicated
Subject 3.2. Tobacco License and Tobacco Substitute Endorsement License Renewals
(2026-2027): see attached list
Meeting February 11, 2026 - City Council License Committee Meeting - Wednesday, February
11, 2026, 4:30 PM, Queen City Room, 149 Church Street, 3rd Floor, City Hall
Category 3. Consent Agenda
Department Department of Finance and Administration
Type Action (Consent)
Recommended Action approve the 2026-2027 Tobacco License and Tobacco Substitute Endorsement License
Renewals as listed
4. Deliberative Agenda
Subject 4.1. Indoor Entertainment Permit Application (2026-2027): Venetian Soda
Lounge, 266 Pine Street, Suite #122
Meeting February 11, 2026 - City Council License Committee Meeting - Wednesday, February
11, 2026, 4:30 PM, Queen City Room, 149 Church Street, 3rd Floor, City Hall
Category 4. Deliberative Agenda
Department Department of Finance and Administration
Type Action
Recommended Action approve the 2026-2027 Indoor Entertainment Permit Application for Venetian Soda
Lounge, 266 Pine Street, Suite #122 with all standard conditions
5. Adjournment
Subject 5.1. Motion to adjourn
Meeting February 11, 2026 - City Council License Committee Meeting - Wednesday, February
11, 2026, 4:30 PM, Queen City Room, 149 Church Street, 3rd Floor, City Hall
Category 5. Adjournment
Department Council and Board
Type Action
Procedural
Recommended Action Motion to adjourn
Packet
City Council - License Committee
Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 4:30 PM, Queen City Room, 149 Church Street, 3rd
Floor, City Hall
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1. Agenda
Subject 1.1. Motion to adopt agenda
Meeting February 11, 2026 - City Council License Committee Meeting - Wednesday, February
11, 2026, 4:30 PM, Queen City Room, 149 Church Street, 3rd Floor, City Hall
Category 1. Agenda
Department Council and Board
Type Action
Procedural
Recommended Action Motion to adopt agenda
2. Public Comment
Subject 2.1. Verbal Comments
Meeting February 11, 2026 - City Council License Committee Meeting - Wednesday, February
11, 2026, 4:30 PM, Queen City Room, 149 Church Street, 3rd Floor, City Hall
Category 2. Public Comment
Department Council and Board
Type Action
Procedural
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Recommended Action open Public Comment
close Public Comment
3. Consent Agenda
Subject 3.1. Motion to adopt the consent agenda and take the actions indicated
Meeting February 11, 2026 - City Council License Committee Meeting - Wednesday, February
11, 2026, 4:30 PM, Queen City Room, 149 Church Street, 3rd Floor, City Hall
Category 3. Consent Agenda
Department Council and Board
Type Action (Consent)
Procedural
Recommended Action Motion to adopt the consent agenda and take the actions indicated
Subject 3.2. Tobacco License and Tobacco Substitute Endorsement License Renewals
(2026-2027): see attached list
Meeting February 11, 2026 - City Council License Committee Meeting - Wednesday, February
11, 2026, 4:30 PM, Queen City Room, 149 Church Street, 3rd Floor, City Hall
Category 3. Consent Agenda
Department Department of Finance and Administration
Type Action (Consent)
Recommended Action approve the 2026-2027 Tobacco License and Tobacco Substitute Endorsement License
Renewals as listed
4. Deliberative Agenda
Subject 4.1. Indoor Entertainment Permit Application (2026-2027): Venetian Soda
Lounge, 266 Pine Street, Suite #122
Meeting February 11, 2026 - City Council License Committee Meeting - Wednesday, February
11, 2026, 4:30 PM, Queen City Room, 149 Church Street, 3rd Floor, City Hall
Category 4. Deliberative Agenda
Department Department of Finance and Administration
Type Action
Recommended Action approve the 2026-2027 Indoor Entertainment Permit Application for Venetian Soda
Lounge, 266 Pine Street, Suite #122 with all standard conditions
5. Adjournment
Subject 5.1. Motion to adjourn
Meeting February 11, 2026 - City Council License Committee Meeting - Wednesday, February
11, 2026, 4:30 PM, Queen City Room, 149 Church Street, 3rd Floor, City Hall
Category 5. Adjournment
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Department Council and Board
Type Action
Procedural
Recommended Action Motion to adjourn
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2026-2027 Tobacco License and Tobacco Substitute Endorsement Renewals
City Council License Committee Meeting, Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Tobacco:
Artisan Vapor Company
Burlington Bay Market and Café
Downtown Quick Stop
802 BWS
Garcia Tobacco Shop
Simon’s Store-Battery Park
Walgreens
Tobacco Substitute Endorsements:
Artisan Vapor Company
Downtown Quick Stop
802 BWS
Garcia Tobacco Shop
Simon’s Store-Battery Park
Walgreens
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