License Committee

CITY OF MONROE LICENSE COMMITTEE MINUTES DATE: MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2026 TIME: 4:45 PM PLACE: COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 1110 18TH AVENUE A. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The License Committee meeting was called to order on Monday, April 27, 2026, at 4:45 PM. Present in person were Christopher Vestin and Richard Thoman. Absent was Darlene Voelkli. B. CORRECTION OF MINUTES - APRIL 13, 2026 The meeting from April 13, 2026 were accepted as presented. C. BUSINESS 1. Discussion and Possible Recommendation to Common Council the Temporary "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Wine License and Beer Garden Applications for Main Street Monroe's Concerts on the Square Events A motion was made by Thoman, seconded by Vestin, to approve and recommend to Common Council. The motion passed 2-0, by the following vote: AYES: Richard Thoman, Christopher Vestin NOES: None ABSENT: Darlene Voelkli ABSTAINED: None 2. Discussion and Possible Recommendation to Common Council the Beer Garden Application for Leisure Lanes A motion was made by Thoman, seconded by Vestin, to recommend for approval. The motion passed 2-0, by the following vote:  AYES: Richard Thoman, Christopher Vestin NOES: None ABSENT: Darlene Voelkli ABSTAINED: None 3. Education on the Type of Alcohol Licenses Clerk Wahl provided a brief overview of the various types of alcohol licenses. 4. Discussion and Possible Action Recommendation to Common Council for Zalavas Mexican Store, LLC, Class "B" Beer & Liquor License Application Discussion focused on the issuance of the license and the potential economic impact of the restaurant. Fire code challenges related to the building and the owner were also noted. A motion was made by Vestin, seconded by Thoman, to deny the issuance of the "Class B" license. The motion passed 2-0, by the following vote: AYES: Richard Thoman, Christopher Vestin NOES: None ABSENT: Darlene Voelkli ABSTAINED: None D. BUSINESS PRESENTED BY MEMBERS E. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Thoman, seconded by Vestin, to adjourn at 5:02 PM. The motion passed 2-0, by the following vote: AYES: Richard Thoman, Christopher Vestin NOES: None ABSENT: Darlene Voelkli ABSTAINED: None This Committee may take any action it considers appropriate related to any item on this agenda.