Muyni
← Back to Burlington

Local Control Commission

Regular Meeting

Burlington, VT · February 17, 2026

AgendaPacketMinutes

Minutes

BURLINGTON LOCAL CONTROL COMMISSION CONTOIS AUDITORIUM, 149 CHURCH STREET, 2ND FLOOR MINUTES OF MEETING February 17, 2026 1. Agenda 1. Agenda City Council President Traverse convened the meeting at 6:53 pm. Members present: Mayor Mulvaney-Stanak, City Council President Traverse, Commissioners Barlow, Bergman, Broderick, Carpenter, Grant, Litwin, McKnight, Schachter and Singh (all in person); Commissioners Kane and Neubieser (both online) Others present: City Attorney Brown, CAO Schad, Interim COS Alnasrawi and Lori Olberg Subject 1.1. Motion to adopt agenda Meeting February 17, 2026 - Local Control Commission Meeting - Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 7:05 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor 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 Commissioner Broderick, seconded by Commissioner Schachter, to adopt the agenda as presented. Motion passed unanimously. 2. Consent Agenda 2. Consent Agenda Subject 2.1. Motion to adopt the consent agenda and take the actions indicated Meeting February 17, 2026 - Local Control Commission Meeting - Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 7:05 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 2. Consent Agenda Department Council and Board Type Action (Consent) Procedural Recommended Action Motion to adopt the consent agenda and take the actions indicated 2.1. Motion to adopt the consent agenda and take the actions indicated Motion made by Commissioner Broderick, seconded by Commissioner Schachter, to adopt the consent agenda and take the actions indicated. Motion passed unanimously. Subject 2.2. First, Second, Third Class Liquor License and Outside Consumption Permit Renewals (2026-2027): see attached list Meeting February 17, 2026 - Local Control Commission Meeting - Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 7:05 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 2. Consent Agenda Department Department of Finance and Administration Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action approve the 2026-2027 First, Second, Third Class Liquor License and Outside Consumption Permit Renewals as listed with all standard conditions 2.2. First, Second, Third Class Liquor License and Outside Consumption Permit Renewals (2026-2027): see attached list 3. Deliberative Agenda 3. Deliberative Agenda Subject 3.1. First and Third Class Liquor License Applications (2026-2027): Akes' Place, 134 Church Street Meeting February 17, 2026 - Local Control Commission Meeting - Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 7:05 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 3. 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 all standard conditions 3.1. First and Third Class Liquor License Applications (2026-2027): Akes' Place, 134 Church Street Motion made by Commissioner Broderick, seconded by Commissioner Singh, to approve the motion as presented. Motion passed unanimously. Subject 3.2. Outside Consumption Permit Application (2026-2027): Akes' Place, 134 Church Street Meeting February 17, 2026 - Local Control Commission Meeting - Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 7:05 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 3. 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 condition: Church Street Marketplace Commission Approval 3.2. Outside Consumption Permit Application (2026-2027): Akes' Place, 134 Church Street Motion made by Commissioner Broderick, seconded by Commissioner Schachter, to approve the motion as presented. Motion passed unanimously. Subject 3.3. First and Third Class Liquor License Applications (2026-2027): Sweetwaters, 120 Church Street Meeting February 17, 2026 - Local Control Commission Meeting - Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 7:05 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 3. 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 all standard conditions 3.3. First and Third Class Liquor License Applications (2026-2027): Sweetwaters, 120 Church Street Motion made by Commissioner Broderick, seconded by Commissioner Singh, to approve the motion as presented. Motion passed unanimously. Subject 3.4. Outside Consumption Permit Application (2026-2027): Sweetwaters, 120 Church Street Meeting February 17, 2026 - Local Control Commission Meeting - Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 7:05 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 3. 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 3.4. Outside Consumption Permit Application (2026-2027): Sweetwaters, 120 Church Street Motion made by Commissioner Broderick, seconded by Commissioner Singh, to approve the motion as presented. Motion passed unanimously. Subject 3.5. First and Third Class Liquor License Applications (2026-2027): Thai in the Alley, 36 Thorsen Way Meeting February 17, 2026 - Local Control Commission Meeting - Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 7:05 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 3. 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 3.5. First and Third Class Liquor License Applications (2026-2027): Thai in the Alley, 36 Thorsen Way Motion made by Commissioner Broderick, seconded by Commissioner Schachter, to approve the motion as presented. Motion passed unanimously. Subject 3.6. Outside Consumption Permit Application (2026-2027): Thai in the Alley, 36 Thorsen Way Meeting February 17, 2026 - Local Control Commission Meeting - Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 7:05 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 3. Deliberative Agenda Department Department of Finance and Administration Type Action Recommended Action approve the 2026-2027 Outside Consumption Permit Application with the following condition: complete record checks 3.6. Outside Consumption Permit Application (2026-2027): Thai in the Alley, 36 Thorsen Way Motion made by Commissioner Broderick, seconded by Commissioner Schachter, to approve the motion as presented. Motion passed unanimously. 4. Adjournment 4. Adjournment Subject 4.1. Motion to adjourn Meeting February 17, 2026 - Local Control Commission Meeting - Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 7:05 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 4. Adjournment Department Council and Board Type Action Procedural Recommended Action Motion to adjourn 4.1. Motion to adjourn City Council President Traverse convened the meeting at 6:57 pm.

Agenda

Local Control Commission Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 7:05 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Join from PC, Mac, iPad, or Android: https://zoom.us/j/93879388167 Phone one-tap: +16469313860, 93879388167# US Join via audio: +1 646 931 3860 US Webinar ID: 938 7938 8167 International numbers available: https://zoom.us/u/abUL0mzGuz **CCTV link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLljLFn4BZd2PwCge7lNoKug676jIf_iUA ** 1. Agenda Subject 1.1. Motion to adopt agenda Meeting February 17, 2026 - Local Control Commission Meeting - Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 7:05 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 1. Agenda Department Council and Board Type Action Procedural Recommended Action Motion to adopt agenda 2. Consent Agenda Subject 2.1. Motion to adopt the consent agenda and take the actions indicated Meeting February 17, 2026 - Local Control Commission Meeting - Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 7:05 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 2. Consent Agenda Department Council and Board Type Action (Consent) Procedural Recommended Action Motion to adopt the consent agenda and take the actions indicated Subject 2.2. First, Second, Third Class Liquor License and Outside Consumption Permit Renewals (2026-2027): see attached list Meeting February 17, 2026 - Local Control Commission Meeting - Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 7:05 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 2. Consent Agenda Department Department of Finance and Administration Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action approve the 2026-2027 First, Second, Third Class Liquor License and Outside Consumption Permit Renewals as listed with all standard conditions 3. Deliberative Agenda Subject 3.1. First and Third Class Liquor License Applications (2026-2027): Akes' Place, 134 Church Street Meeting February 17, 2026 - Local Control Commission Meeting - Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 7:05 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 3. 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 all standard conditions Subject 3.2. Outside Consumption Permit Application (2026-2027): Akes' Place, 134 Church Street Meeting February 17, 2026 - Local Control Commission Meeting - Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 7:05 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 3. 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 condition: Church Street Marketplace Commission Approval Subject 3.3. First and Third Class Liquor License Applications (2026-2027): Sweetwaters, 120 Church Street Meeting February 17, 2026 - Local Control Commission Meeting - Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 7:05 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 3. 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 all standard conditions Subject 3.4. Outside Consumption Permit Application (2026-2027): Sweetwaters, 120 Church Street Meeting February 17, 2026 - Local Control Commission Meeting - Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 7:05 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 3. 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 3.5. First and Third Class Liquor License Applications (2026-2027): Thai in the Alley, 36 Thorsen Way Meeting February 17, 2026 - Local Control Commission Meeting - Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 7:05 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 3. 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 3.6. Outside Consumption Permit Application (2026-2027): Thai in the Alley, 36 Thorsen Way Meeting February 17, 2026 - Local Control Commission Meeting - Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 7:05 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 3. Deliberative Agenda Department Department of Finance and Administration Type Action Recommended Action approve the 2026-2027 Outside Consumption Permit Application with the following condition: complete record checks 4. Adjournment Subject 4.1. Motion to adjourn Meeting February 17, 2026 - Local Control Commission Meeting - Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 7:05 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 4. Adjournment Department Council and Board Type Action Procedural Recommended Action Motion to adjourn

Packet

Local Control Commission Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 7:05 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Join from PC, Mac, iPad, or Android: https://zoom.us/j/93879388167 Phone one-tap: +16469313860, 93879388167# US Join via audio: +1 646 931 3860 US Webinar ID: 938 7938 8167 International numbers available: https://zoom.us/u/abUL0mzGuz **CCTV link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLljLFn4BZd2PwCge7lNoKug676jIf_iUA ** 1. Agenda Subject 1.1. Motion to adopt agenda Meeting February 17, 2026 - Local Control Commission Meeting - Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 7:05 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 1. Agenda Department Council and Board Type Action Procedural Recommended Action Motion to adopt agenda 2. Consent Agenda Subject 2.1. Motion to adopt the consent agenda and take the actions indicated Meeting February 17, 2026 - Local Control Commission Meeting - Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 7:05 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 2. Consent Agenda Department Council and Board Page 1 of 55 Type Action (Consent) Procedural Recommended Action Motion to adopt the consent agenda and take the actions indicated Subject 2.2. First, Second, Third Class Liquor License and Outside Consumption Permit Renewals (2026-2027): see attached list Meeting February 17, 2026 - Local Control Commission Meeting - Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 7:05 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 2. Consent Agenda Department Department of Finance and Administration Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action approve the 2026-2027 First, Second, Third Class Liquor License and Outside Consumption Permit Renewals as listed with all standard conditions 3. Deliberative Agenda Subject 3.1. First and Third Class Liquor License Applications (2026-2027): Akes' Place, 134 Church Street Meeting February 17, 2026 - Local Control Commission Meeting - Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 7:05 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 3. 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 all standard conditions Subject 3.2. Outside Consumption Permit Application (2026-2027): Akes' Place, 134 Church Street Meeting February 17, 2026 - Local Control Commission Meeting - Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 7:05 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 3. 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 condition: Church Street Marketplace Commission Approval Subject 3.3. First and Third Class Liquor License Applications (2026-2027): Sweetwaters, 120 Church Street Meeting February 17, 2026 - Local Control Commission Meeting - Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 7:05 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Page 2 of 55 Category 3. 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 all standard conditions Subject 3.4. Outside Consumption Permit Application (2026-2027): Sweetwaters, 120 Church Street Meeting February 17, 2026 - Local Control Commission Meeting - Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 7:05 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 3. 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 3.5. First and Third Class Liquor License Applications (2026-2027): Thai in the Alley, 36 Thorsen Way Meeting February 17, 2026 - Local Control Commission Meeting - Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 7:05 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 3. 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 3.6. Outside Consumption Permit Application (2026-2027): Thai in the Alley, 36 Thorsen Way Meeting February 17, 2026 - Local Control Commission Meeting - Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 7:05 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 3. Deliberative Agenda Department Department of Finance and Administration Type Action Recommended Action approve the 2026-2027 Outside Consumption Permit Application with the following condition: complete record checks 4. Adjournment Page 3 of 55 Subject 4.1. Motion to adjourn Meeting February 17, 2026 - Local Control Commission Meeting - Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 7:05 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 4. Adjournment Department Council and Board Type Action Procedural Recommended Action Motion to adjourn Page 4 of 55 2026-2027 First, Second, Third Class Liquor License and Outside Consumption Permit Renewals Local Control Commission Meeting, Tuesday, February 17, 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 5 of 55 Page 6 of 55 Page 7 of 55 Page 8 of 55 Page 9 of 55 Page 10 of 55 Page 11 of 55 Page 12 of 55 Page 13 of 55 Page 14 of 55 Page 15 of 55 Page 16 of 55 Page 17 of 55 Page 18 of 55 Page 19 of 55 Page 20 of 55 Page 21 of 55 Page 22 of 55 Page 23 of 55 Page 24 of 55 Page 25 of 55 Page 26 of 55 Page 27 of 55 Page 28 of 55 Page 29 of 55 Page 30 of 55 Page 31 of 55 Page 32 of 55 Page 33 of 55 Page 34 of 55 Page 35 of 55 Page 36 of 55 Page 37 of 55 Page 38 of 55 Page 39 of 55 Page 40 of 55 Page 41 of 55 Page 42 of 55 Page 43 of 55 Page 44 of 55 Page 45 of 55 Page 46 of 55 Page 47 of 55 Page 48 of 55 Page 49 of 55 Page 50 of 55 Page 51 of 55 Page 52 of 55 Page 53 of 55 Page 54 of 55 Page 55 of 55