Local Control Commission
Regular MeetingBurlington, VT · March 9, 2026
Minutes
BURLINGTON LOCAL CONTROL COMMISSION
CONTOIS AUDITORIUM, 149 CHURCH STREET, 2ND FLOOR
MINUTES OF MEETING
March 9, 2026
1. Agenda
1. Agenda
City Council President Traverse convened the meeting at 7:29 pm.
Members present: City Council President Traverse, Commissioners Barlow, Bergman, Broderick, Carpenter,
Grant, Litwin, McKnight, Schachter, Singh and Mayor Mulvaney-Stanak (all in person); Commissioner Kane
(online)
Member absent: Commissioner Neubieser
Others present: City Attorney Brown, Interim COS Alnasrawi and Lori Olberg
Subject 1.1. Motion to adopt agenda
Meeting March 9, 2026 - Local Control Commission Meeting - Monday, March 9, 2026, 7:00
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 March 9, 2026 - Local Control Commission Meeting - Monday, March 9, 2026, 7:00
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 agenda as
presented. Motion passed unanimously.
Subject 2.2. First, Second, Third Class Liquor License and Outside Consumption
Permit Renewals (2026-2027): see attached list
Meeting March 9, 2026 - Local Control Commission Meeting - Monday, March 9, 2026, 7:00
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): Preppi
Market and Eatery, 50 Lakeside Avenue
Meeting March 9, 2026 - Local Control Commission Meeting - Monday, March 9, 2026, 7:00
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 Preppi
Market and Eatery, 50 Lakeside Avenue with all standard conditions
3.1. First and Third Class Liquor License Applications (2026-2027): Preppi Market and Eatery, 50 Lakeside
Avenue
Motion made by Commissioner Broderick, seconded by Commissioner Singh, to adopt the agenda as
presented. Motion passed unanimously.
Subject 3.2. First Class Liquor License Application (2026-2027): Upper Pass, 1127
North Avenue, Suite 8
Meeting March 9, 2026 - Local Control Commission Meeting - Monday, March 9, 2026, 7:00
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 Class Liquor License Application for Upper Pass, 1127
North Avenue, Suite 8 with the following condition: contingent upon Fire Marshal
Approval and with all standard conditions
3.2. First Class Liquor License Application (2026-2027): Upper Pass, 1127 North Avenue, Suite 8
Motion made by Commissioner Broderick, seconded by Commissioner Litwin, to adopt the agenda as
presented. Motion passed unanimously.
Subject 3.3. Outside Consumption Permit Application (2026-2027): Upper Pass,
1127 North Avenue, Suite 8
Meeting March 9, 2026 - Local Control Commission Meeting - Monday, March 9, 2026, 7:00
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 Upper Pass,
1127 North Avenue, Suite 8
3.3. Outside Consumption Permit Application (2026-2027): Upper Pass, 1127 North Avenue, Suite 8
Motion made by Commissioner Broderick, seconded by Commissioner Litwin, to adopt the agenda as
presented. Motion passed unanimously.
4. Adjournment
4. Adjournment
Subject 4.1. Motion to adjourn
Meeting March 9, 2026 - Local Control Commission Meeting - Monday, March 9, 2026, 7:00
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 adjourned the meeting at 7:31 pm.
Agenda
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1. Agenda
Subject 1.1. Motion to adopt agenda
Meeting March 9, 2026 - Local Control Commission Meeting - Monday, March 9, 2026, 7:00 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 March 9, 2026 - Local Control Commission Meeting - Monday, March 9, 2026, 7:00 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 March 9, 2026 - Local Control Commission Meeting - Monday, March 9, 2026, 7:00 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): Preppi
Market and Eatery, 50 Lakeside Avenue
Meeting March 9, 2026 - Local Control Commission Meeting - Monday, March 9, 2026, 7:00 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 Preppi
Market and Eatery, 50 Lakeside Avenue with all standard conditions
Subject 3.2. First Class Liquor License Application (2026-2027): Upper Pass, 1127
North Avenue, Suite 8
Meeting March 9, 2026 - Local Control Commission Meeting - Monday, March 9, 2026, 7:00 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 Class Liquor License Application for Upper Pass, 1127
North Avenue, Suite 8 with the following condition: contingent upon Fire Marshal
Approval and with all standard conditions
Subject 3.3. Outside Consumption Permit Application (2026-2027): Upper Pass, 1127
North Avenue, Suite 8
Meeting March 9, 2026 - Local Control Commission Meeting - Monday, March 9, 2026, 7:00 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 Upper Pass, 1127
North Avenue, Suite 8
4. Adjournment
Subject 4.1. Motion to adjourn
Meeting March 9, 2026 - Local Control Commission Meeting - Monday, March 9, 2026, 7:00 PM,
Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor
Category 4. Adjournment
Department Council and Board
Type Action
Procedural
Recommended Action Motion to adjourn
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1. Agenda
Subject 1.1. Motion to adopt agenda
Meeting March 9, 2026 - Local Control Commission Meeting - Monday, March 9, 2026, 7:00 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 March 9, 2026 - Local Control Commission Meeting - Monday, March 9, 2026, 7:00 PM,
Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor
Category 2. Consent Agenda
Department Council and Board
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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 March 9, 2026 - Local Control Commission Meeting - Monday, March 9, 2026, 7:00 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): Preppi
Market and Eatery, 50 Lakeside Avenue
Meeting March 9, 2026 - Local Control Commission Meeting - Monday, March 9, 2026, 7:00 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 Preppi
Market and Eatery, 50 Lakeside Avenue with all standard conditions
Subject 3.2. First Class Liquor License Application (2026-2027): Upper Pass, 1127
North Avenue, Suite 8
Meeting March 9, 2026 - Local Control Commission Meeting - Monday, March 9, 2026, 7:00 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 Class Liquor License Application for Upper Pass, 1127
North Avenue, Suite 8 with the following condition: contingent upon Fire Marshal
Approval and with all standard conditions
Subject 3.3. Outside Consumption Permit Application (2026-2027): Upper Pass, 1127
North Avenue, Suite 8
Meeting March 9, 2026 - Local Control Commission Meeting - Monday, March 9, 2026, 7:00 PM,
Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor
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Category 3. Deliberative Agenda
Department Department of Finance and Administration
Type Action
Recommended Action approve the 2026-2027 Outside Consumption Permit Application for Upper Pass, 1127
North Avenue, Suite 8
4. Adjournment
Subject 4.1. Motion to adjourn
Meeting March 9, 2026 - Local Control Commission Meeting - Monday, March 9, 2026, 7:00 PM,
Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor
Category 4. Adjournment
Department Council and Board
Type Action
Procedural
Recommended Action Motion to adjourn
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2026-2027 First, Second, Third Class Liquor License and Outside Consumption Permit
Renewals
Local Control Commission Meeting, Monday, March 9, 2026
First Class:
American Flatbread – Burlington Hearth
A Single Pebble
Bar Renee
Einstein’s Tap House
El Cortijo Taqueria Y Cantina
Finnigan’s Pub
Foam Brewers
Frankies
Hilton Garden Inn Burlington Downtown
Hotel Champlain Burlington
Olde Northender Pub
Pizza 44
Restaurant Poco
Rira The Irish Pub
Rogue Rabbit
Skinny Pancake
Spot on the Dock
Taco Gordo
The Archives Bar
The Farmhouse Tap and Grill
The Great Northern
The Pinery
The Spot
Three Needs
T. Rugg’s Tavern
Zero Gravity
Second Class:
American Flatbread – Burlington Hearth
Bar Renee
Burlington Wine Shop
Dot’s Market
Einstein’s Tap House
Hotel Champlain Burlington
Price Chopper #165
Wesco: 219 Main Street
Wesco: 328 North Avenue
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Wesco: 103 Shelburne Road
Wesco: 315 Shelburne Road
Zero Gravity
Third Class:
American Flatbread – Burlington Hearth
A Single Pebble
El Cortijo Taqueria Y Cantina
Finnigan’s Pub
Foam Brewers
Frankies
Hilton Garden Inn Burlington Downtown
Hotel Champlain Burlington
Majestic
Olde Northender Pub
Restaurant Poco
RiRa The Irish Pub
Rogue Rabbit
Skinny Pancake
Spot on the Dock
Taco Gordo
The Archives Bar
The Farmhouse Tap and Grill
The Great Northern
The Pinery
The Spot
Three Needs
T. Rugg’s Tavern
Zero Gravity
Outside Consumption:
American Flatbread – Burlington Hearth
A Single Pebble
Finnigan’s Pub
Foam Brewers
Hilton Garden Inn Burlington Downtown
Hotel Champlain Burlington
Majestic
Olde Northender Pub
Restaurant Poco
RiRa The Irish Pub
Skinny Pancake
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Spot on the Dock
Taco Gordo
The Archives Bar
The Farmhouse Tap and Grill
The Spot
Three Needs
T. Rugg’s Tavern
Zero Gravity
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