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Local Control Commission

Regular Meeting

Burlington, VT · February 11, 2026

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BURLINGTON LOCAL CONTROL SUB-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 4:03 pm. Members present: Chair Broderick (in person); Commissioners Schachter and Traverse (online) Other present: Lori Olberg (staff) Subject 1.1. Motion to amend/adopt agenda Meeting February 11, 2026 - Local Control Sub-committee Meeting - Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 4:00 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 amend/adopt agenda 1.1. Motion to amend/adopt agenda Motion made by Commissioner Traverse, seconded by Commissioner Schachter, to adopt the agenda as presented. Motion passed unanimously. 2. Public Comment 2. Public Comment Chair Broderick opened and closed the Public Comment at 4:05 pm. No one spoke. Subject 2.1. Verbal Comments Meeting February 11, 2026 - Local Control Sub-committee Meeting - Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 4:00 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 - Local Control Sub-committee Meeting - Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 4:00 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 Commissioner Traverse, seconded by Commissioner Schachter, to adopt the consent agenda as presented and take the actions indicated. Motion passed unanimously. Subject 3.2. Catering Log - DFA Meeting February 11, 2026 - Local Control Sub-committee Meeting - Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 4:00 PM, Queen City Room, 149 Church Street, 3rd Floor, City Hall Category 3. Consent Agenda Department Department of Finance and Administration Type Action (Consent) Communication Information Recommended Action waive the reading, accept the communication and place it on file 3.2. Catering Log - DFA Subject 3.3. First, Second and Third Class Liquor License and Outside Consumption Permit Renewals (2026-2027): see attached list Meeting February 11, 2026 - Local Control Sub-committee Meeting - Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 4:00 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 First, Second and Third Class Liquor License and Outside Consumption Permit Renewals as listed with all standard conditions 3.3. First, Second and Third Class Liquor License and Outside Consumption Permit Renewals (2026-2027): see attached list 4. Deliberative Agenda 4. Deliberative Agenda Subject 4.1. First and Third Class Liquor License Applications (2026-2027): Akes' Place, 134 Church Street Meeting February 11, 2026 - Local Control Sub-committee Meeting - Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 4:00 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 First and Third Class Liquor License Applications for Akes' Place, 134 Church Street with the following conditions: complete record checks and with all standard conditions 4.1. First and Third Class Liquor License Applications (2026-2027): Akes' Place, 134 Church Street Owners Zach Akey and Chris Furlani were present. Motion made by Commissioner Schachter, seconded by Commissioner Traverse, to approve the motion as presented. Motion passed unanimously. Subject 4.2. Outside Consumption Permit Application (2026-2027): Akes' Place, 134 Church Street Meeting February 11, 2026 - Local Control Sub-committee Meeting - Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 4:00 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 Outside Consumption Permit Application for Akes' Place, 134 Church Street with the following conditions: complete record checks and Church Street Marketplace Commission Approval 4.2. Outside Consumption Permit Application (2026-2027): Akes' Place, 134 Church Street Owners Zach Akey and Chris Furlani were present. Motion made by Commissioner Schachter, seconded by Commissioner Traverse, to approve the motion as presented. Motion passed unanimously. Subject 4.3. First and Third Class Liquor License Applications (2026-2027): Sweetwaters, 120 Church Street Meeting February 11, 2026 - Local Control Sub-committee Meeting - Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 4:00 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 First and Third Class Liquor License Applications for Sweetwaters, 120 Church Street with the following conditions: contingent upon Fire Marshal Approval and with all standard conditions 4.3. First and Third Class Liquor License Applications (2026-2027): Sweetwaters, 120 Church Street Owner David Melincoff was present. Motion made by Commissioner Traverse, seconded by Commissioner Schachter, to approve the motion as presented. Motion passed unanimously. Subject 4.4. Outside Consumption Permit Application (2026-2027): Sweetwaters, 120 Church Street Meeting February 11, 2026 - Local Control Sub-committee Meeting - Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 4:00 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 Outside Consumption Permit Application for Sweetwaters, 120 Church Street with the following condition: Church Street Marketplace Commission Approval 4.4. Outside Consumption Permit Application (2026-2027): Sweetwaters, 120 Church Street Owner David Melincoff was present. Motion made by Commissioner Traverse, seconded by Commissioner Schachter, to approve the motion as presented. Motion passed unanimously. Subject 4.5. First and Third Class Liquor License Applications (2026-2027): Thai in the Alley, 36 Thorsen Way Meeting February 11, 2026 - Local Control Sub-committee Meeting - Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 4:00 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 First and Third Class Liquor License Applications for Thai in the Alley, 36 Thorsen Way with the following conditions: complete record checks and with all standard conditions 4.5. First and Third Class Liquor License Applications (2026-2027): Thai in the Alley, 36 Thorsen Way Owner Suntarin Henson was online. Motion made by Commissioner Traverse, seconded by Commissioner Schachter, to approve the motion as presented. Motion passed unanimously. Subject 4.6. Outside Consumption Permit Application (2026-2027): Thai in the Alley, 36 Thorsen Way Meeting February 11, 2026 - Local Control Sub-committee Meeting - Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 4:00 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 Outside Consumption Permit Application for Thai in the Alley, 36 Thorsen Way with the following condition: complete record checks 4.6. Outside Consumption Permit Application (2026-2027): Thai in the Alley, 36 Thorsen Way Owner Suntarin Henson was online. Motion made by Commissioner Schachter, seconded by Commissioner Traverse, to approve the motion as presented. Motion passed unanimously. 5. Other Business 5. Other Business None. 6. Adjournment 6. Adjournment Subject 6.1. Motion to adjourn Meeting February 11, 2026 - Local Control Sub-committee Meeting - Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 4:00 PM, Queen City Room, 149 Church Street, 3rd Floor, City Hall Category 6. Adjournment Department Council and Board Type Action Procedural Recommended Action Motion to adjourn 6.1. Motion to adjourn Chair Broderick adjourned the meeting at 4:13 pm.

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Local Control Sub-committee Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 4:00 PM, Queen City Room, 149 Church Street, 3rd Floor, City Hall Join from PC, Mac, iPad, or Android: https://zoom.us/j/96393590211 Phone one-tap: +16469313860, 96393590211# US Join via audio: +1 646 931 3860 US Webinar ID: 963 9359 0211 International numbers available: https://zoom.us/u/abiQV3UYpt 1. Agenda Subject 1.1. Motion to amend/adopt agenda Meeting February 11, 2026 - Local Control Sub-committee Meeting - Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 4:00 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 amend/adopt agenda 2. Public Comment Subject 2.1. Verbal Comments Meeting February 11, 2026 - Local Control Sub-committee Meeting - Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 4:00 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 - Local Control Sub-committee Meeting - Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 4:00 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. Catering Log - DFA Meeting February 11, 2026 - Local Control Sub-committee Meeting - Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 4:00 PM, Queen City Room, 149 Church Street, 3rd Floor, City Hall Category 3. Consent Agenda Department Department of Finance and Administration Type Action (Consent) Communication Information Recommended Action waive the reading, accept the communication and place it on file Subject 3.3. First, Second and Third Class Liquor License and Outside Consumption Permit Renewals (2026-2027): see attached list Meeting February 11, 2026 - Local Control Sub-committee Meeting - Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 4:00 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 First, Second and Third Class Liquor License and Outside Consumption Permit Renewals as listed with all standard conditions 4. Deliberative Agenda Subject 4.1. First and Third Class Liquor License Applications (2026-2027): Akes' Place, 134 Church Street Meeting February 11, 2026 - Local Control Sub-committee Meeting - Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 4:00 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 First and Third Class Liquor License Applications for Akes' Place, 134 Church Street with the following conditions: complete record checks and with all standard conditions Subject 4.2. Outside Consumption Permit Application (2026-2027): Akes' Place, 134 Church Street Meeting February 11, 2026 - Local Control Sub-committee Meeting - Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 4:00 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 Outside Consumption Permit Application for Akes' Place, 134 Church Street with the following conditions: complete record checks and Church Street Marketplace Commission Approval Subject 4.3. First and Third Class Liquor License Applications (2026-2027): Sweetwaters, 120 Church Street Meeting February 11, 2026 - Local Control Sub-committee Meeting - Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 4:00 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 First and Third Class Liquor License Applications for Sweetwaters, 120 Church Street with the following conditions: contingent upon Fire Marshal Approval and with all standard conditions Subject 4.4. Outside Consumption Permit Application (2026-2027): Sweetwaters, 120 Church Street Meeting February 11, 2026 - Local Control Sub-committee Meeting - Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 4:00 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 Outside Consumption Permit Application for Sweetwaters, 120 Church Street with the following condition: Church Street Marketplace Commission Approval Subject 4.5. First and Third Class Liquor License Applications (2026-2027): Thai in the Alley, 36 Thorsen Way Meeting February 11, 2026 - Local Control Sub-committee Meeting - Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 4:00 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 First and Third Class Liquor License Applications for Thai in the Alley, 36 Thorsen Way with the following conditions: complete record checks and with all standard conditions Subject 4.6. Outside Consumption Permit Application (2026-2027): Thai in the Alley, 36 Thorsen Way Meeting February 11, 2026 - Local Control Sub-committee Meeting - Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 4:00 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 Outside Consumption Permit Application for Thai in the Alley, 36 Thorsen Way with the following condition: complete record checks 5. Other Business 6. Adjournment Subject 6.1. Motion to adjourn Meeting February 11, 2026 - Local Control Sub-committee Meeting - Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 4:00 PM, Queen City Room, 149 Church Street, 3rd Floor, City Hall Category 6. Adjournment Department Council and Board Type Action Procedural Recommended Action Motion to adjourn

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Local Control Sub-committee Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 4:00 PM, Queen City Room, 149 Church Street, 3rd Floor, City Hall Join from PC, Mac, iPad, or Android: https://zoom.us/j/96393590211 Phone one-tap: +16469313860, 96393590211# US Join via audio: +1 646 931 3860 US Webinar ID: 963 9359 0211 International numbers available: https://zoom.us/u/abiQV3UYpt 1. Agenda Subject 1.1. Motion to amend/adopt agenda Meeting February 11, 2026 - Local Control Sub-committee Meeting - Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 4:00 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 amend/adopt agenda 2. Public Comment Subject 2.1. Verbal Comments Meeting February 11, 2026 - Local Control Sub-committee Meeting - Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 4:00 PM, Queen City Room, 149 Church Street, 3rd Floor, City Hall Category 2. Public Comment Department Council and Board Type Action Procedural Page 1 of 48 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 - Local Control Sub-committee Meeting - Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 4:00 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. Catering Log - DFA Meeting February 11, 2026 - Local Control Sub-committee Meeting - Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 4:00 PM, Queen City Room, 149 Church Street, 3rd Floor, City Hall Category 3. Consent Agenda Department Department of Finance and Administration Type Action (Consent) Communication Information Recommended Action waive the reading, accept the communication and place it on file Subject 3.3. First, Second and Third Class Liquor License and Outside Consumption Permit Renewals (2026-2027): see attached list Meeting February 11, 2026 - Local Control Sub-committee Meeting - Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 4:00 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 First, Second and Third Class Liquor License and Outside Consumption Permit Renewals as listed with all standard conditions 4. Deliberative Agenda Subject 4.1. First and Third Class Liquor License Applications (2026-2027): Akes' Place, 134 Church Street Meeting February 11, 2026 - Local Control Sub-committee Meeting - Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 4:00 PM, Queen City Room, 149 Church Street, 3rd Floor, City Hall Category 4. Deliberative Agenda Page 2 of 48 Department Department of Finance and Administration Type Action Recommended Action approve the 2026-2027 First and Third Class Liquor License Applications for Akes' Place, 134 Church Street with the following conditions: complete record checks and with all standard conditions Subject 4.2. Outside Consumption Permit Application (2026-2027): Akes' Place, 134 Church Street Meeting February 11, 2026 - Local Control Sub-committee Meeting - Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 4:00 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 Outside Consumption Permit Application for Akes' Place, 134 Church Street with the following conditions: complete record checks and Church Street Marketplace Commission Approval Subject 4.3. First and Third Class Liquor License Applications (2026-2027): Sweetwaters, 120 Church Street Meeting February 11, 2026 - Local Control Sub-committee Meeting - Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 4:00 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 First and Third Class Liquor License Applications for Sweetwaters, 120 Church Street with the following conditions: contingent upon Fire Marshal Approval and with all standard conditions Subject 4.4. Outside Consumption Permit Application (2026-2027): Sweetwaters, 120 Church Street Meeting February 11, 2026 - Local Control Sub-committee Meeting - Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 4:00 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 Outside Consumption Permit Application for Sweetwaters, 120 Church Street with the following condition: Church Street Marketplace Commission Approval Subject 4.5. First and Third Class Liquor License Applications (2026-2027): Thai in the Alley, 36 Thorsen Way Page 3 of 48 Meeting February 11, 2026 - Local Control Sub-committee Meeting - Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 4:00 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 First and Third Class Liquor License Applications for Thai in the Alley, 36 Thorsen Way with the following conditions: complete record checks and with all standard conditions Subject 4.6. Outside Consumption Permit Application (2026-2027): Thai in the Alley, 36 Thorsen Way Meeting February 11, 2026 - Local Control Sub-committee Meeting - Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 4:00 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 Outside Consumption Permit Application for Thai in the Alley, 36 Thorsen Way with the following condition: complete record checks 5. Other Business 6. Adjournment Subject 6.1. Motion to adjourn Meeting February 11, 2026 - Local Control Sub-committee Meeting - Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 4:00 PM, Queen City Room, 149 Church Street, 3rd Floor, City Hall Category 6. Adjournment Department Council and Board Type Action Procedural Recommended Action Motion to adjourn Page 4 of 48 Page 5 of 48 Page 6 of 48 2026-2027 First, Second, Third Class Liquor License and Outside Consumption Permit Renewals Local Control Sub-Committee Meeting, Wednesday, February 11, 2026 First Class: Bistro De Margot Burlington Bay Market and Café Church Street Tavern Ken’s Pizza and Pub Queen City Brewery LLC Shanty on the Shore Splash at the Boathouse The 126 The Other Place Second Class: Burlington Bay Market and Café Dpwntown Quick Stop 802 BWS Simon’s Store – Battery Park Walgreens Third Class: Bistro De Margot Church Street Tavern Ken’s Pizza and Pub Shanty on the Shore Splash at the Boathouse The 126 The Other Place Outside Consumption: Bistro De Margot Burlington Bay Market and Café Church Street Tavern Ken’s Pizza and Pub Queen City Brewery LLC Shanty on the Shore Splash at the Boathouse The 126 The Other Place Page 7 of 48 Page 8 of 48 Page 9 of 48 Page 10 of 48 Page 11 of 48 Page 12 of 48 Page 13 of 48 Page 14 of 48 Page 15 of 48 Page 16 of 48 Page 17 of 48 Page 18 of 48 Page 19 of 48 Page 20 of 48 Page 21 of 48 Page 22 of 48 Page 23 of 48 Page 24 of 48 Page 25 of 48 Page 26 of 48 Page 27 of 48 Page 28 of 48 Page 29 of 48 Page 30 of 48 Page 31 of 48 Page 32 of 48 Page 33 of 48 Page 34 of 48 Page 35 of 48 Page 36 of 48 Page 37 of 48 Page 38 of 48 Page 39 of 48 Page 40 of 48 Page 41 of 48 Page 42 of 48 Page 43 of 48 Page 44 of 48 Page 45 of 48 Page 46 of 48 Page 47 of 48 Page 48 of 48