ALCOHOL LICENSE REVIEW COMMITTEE
Regular MeetingMadison, WI · September 28, 2022
Minutes
City of Madison
City of Madison Madison, WI 53703
www.cityofmadison.com
Meeting Minutes - Approved
ALCOHOL LICENSE REVIEW
COMMITTEE
Consider: Who benefits? Who is burdened?
Who does not have a voice at the table?
How can policymakers mitigate unintended consequences?
This meeting may be viewed LIVE on Charter Spectrum Channel 994, AT&T U-Verse Channel
99 or at www.madisoncitychannel.tv.
Wednesday, September 28, 2022 12:00 PM Virtual Meeting
Operator Subcommittee Meeting
The City of Madison is holding the Alcohol License Review Committee meeting virtually to
help protect our community from the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
1. Written Comments: You can send comments on agenda items to
licensing@cityofmadison.com
2. Register for Public Comment:
- Register to speak at the meeting.
- Register to answer questions.
- Register in support or opposition of an agenda item (without speaking).
If you want to speak at this meeting you must register. You can register at
https://www.cityofmadison.com/MeetingRegistration. When you register to speak, you will be
sent an email with the information you need to join the virtual meeting.
3. Watch the Meeting: If you would like to join the meeting as an observer, please visit
https://www.cityofmadison.com/WatchMeetings
4. Listen by Phone:
(877) 853-5257 (Toll Free)
Webinar ID: 864 4402 1742
Applications will go to the Alcohol License Review Committee on October 19, 2022, and then
to the Common Council Meeting of November 1, 2022
This meeting is governed by Robert's Rules of order. All speakers wishing to address the
committee regarding an agenda item must first complete a registration form and submit it to
the City Clerk designee.
Speakers may speak to the committee only after they are called by the Chair. Each speaker
will be limited to three minutes.
The public is not allowed to address or respond to speakers or committee members unless
they have been recognized by the Chair of the committee.
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ALCOHOL LICENSE REVIEW Meeting Minutes - Approved September 28, 2022
COMMITTEE
Notified Absences:
Call to Order/Roll Call
Present: 2 - Michael E. Verveer and Stefan J. Fletcher
Excused: 10 - Charles Myadze; James Boxrud; Colin R. Barushok; Karen L. Reece;
Kathryn M. Farley; Michael S. Donnelly; Amy L. Westra; Amanda M.
Jovaag; Linda Vakunta and Sheri Carter
Non Voting: 3 - Jim Verbick; Harrison Zanders and Steve Brist
Public Comment
1. 73913 Public Comment
Disclosures and Recusals
Presentation of the Consent Agenda
Operator's License Applications
2. 73855 Operator License Application
Kristen Fretschel - Establishment where employed: Vintage
A motion was made by Verveer, seconded by Fletcher, to Return to Lead with
the Recommendation for Approval to the ALCOHOL LICENSE REVIEW
COMMITTEE. The motion passed by voice vote/other.
Appearance by Kristen Fretschel. Two additional registrations in support.
3. 73917 Operator License Application
Garrison Funke - Establishment where employed: Cheba Hut
A motion was made by Verveer, seconded by Fletcher, to Return to Lead with
the Recommendation for Approval to the ALCOHOL LICENSE REVIEW
COMMITTEE. The motion passed by voice vote/other.
Appearance by Garrison Funke.
Adjournment
A motion was made by Verveer, seconded by Fletcher, to Adjourn at 12:46pm.
The motion passed by voice vote/other.
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Agenda
City of Madison
City of Madison Madison, WI 53703
www.cityofmadison.com
Agenda - Amended
ALCOHOL LICENSE REVIEW
COMMITTEE
Consider: Who benefits? Who is burdened?
Who does not have a voice at the table?
How can policymakers mitigate unintended consequences?
This meeting may be viewed LIVE on Charter Spectrum Channel 994, AT&T U-Verse Channel
99 or at www.madisoncitychannel.tv.
Wednesday, September 28, 2022 12:00 PM Virtual Meeting
Operator Subcommittee Meeting
The City of Madison is holding the Alcohol License Review Committee meeting virtually to
help protect our community from the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
1. Written Comments: You can send comments on agenda items to
licensing@cityofmadison.com
2. Register for Public Comment:
- Register to speak at the meeting.
- Register to answer questions.
- Register in support or opposition of an agenda item (without speaking).
If you want to speak at this meeting you must register. You can register at
https://www.cityofmadison.com/MeetingRegistration. When you register to speak, you will be
sent an email with the information you need to join the virtual meeting.
3. Watch the Meeting: If you would like to join the meeting as an observer, please visit
https://www.cityofmadison.com/WatchMeetings
4. Listen by Phone:
(877) 853-5257 (Toll Free)
Webinar ID: 864 4402 1742
If you need an interpreter, translator, materials in alternate formats or other
accommodations to access this service, activity or program, please call the phone
number below immediately.
Si necesita un intérprete, un traductor, materiales en formatos alternativos u otros
arreglos para acceder a este servicio, actividad o programa, comuníquese
inmediatamente al número de teléfono que figura a continuación.
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Contact the City Clerk's Office at (608) 266-4601.
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ALCOHOL LICENSE REVIEW Agenda - Amended September 28, 2022
COMMITTEE
Applications will go to the Alcohol License Review Committee on October 19, 2022, and then
to the Common Council Meeting of November 1, 2022
This meeting is governed by Robert's Rules of order. All speakers wishing to address the
committee regarding an agenda item must first complete a registration form and submit it to
the City Clerk designee.
Speakers may speak to the committee only after they are called by the Chair. Each speaker
will be limited to three minutes.
The public is not allowed to address or respond to speakers or committee members unless
they have been recognized by the Chair of the committee.
Notified Absences:
Call to Order/Roll Call
Public Comment
1. 73913 Public Comment
Disclosures and Recusals
Members of the body should make any required disclosures or recusals under the City's
Ethics Code.
Presentation of the Consent Agenda
At this time, a consent agenda will be moved with the recommended action, or to grant
with any recommended conditions if no action is recommended for each item EXCEPT:
1) items which have registrants opposed wishing to speak 2) items which members have
seperated out for discussion/debate purposes 3) items recommending ordinance
changes 4) operator license applications
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ALCOHOL LICENSE REVIEW Agenda - Amended September 28, 2022
COMMITTEE
Operator's License Applications
Possible Closed Session: Please take notice that when considering the following items,
the ALRC may go into closed session pursuant to sec. 19.85(1)(b), Wis. Stats., which
reads in relevant part:
(b) Considering dismissal, demotion, licensing or discipline of any public employee or
person licensed by a board or commission or the investigation of charges against such
person, ... and the taking of formal action on such matter; provided that the … person
licensed is given actual notice of any evidentiary hearing which may be held prior to final
action being taken and of any meeting at which final action may be taken. The notice
shall contain a statement that the person has the right to demand that the evidentiary
hearing or meeting be held in open session. …
Further take notice that, if the ALRC goes into closed session, it may return to open
session immediately, without giving the 12 hours notice under sec. 19.85(2), Wis. Stats.
2. 73855 Operator License Application
Kristen Fretschel - Establishment where employed: Vintage
Attachments: Fretschel Operator Application.pdf
Fretschel Operator Background Check.pdf
Knox Comments.pdf
Krissie F Reference.pdf
For Kristen fretschel Apperance - Bridges message.pdf
3. 73917 Operator License Application
Garrison Funke - Establishment where employed: Cheba Hut
Attachments: Funke Operator Application.pdf
Adjournment
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