Public Safety & Welfare Committee
Regular MeetingVerona, WI · May 28, 2019
Minutes
CITY OF VERONA
PUBLIC SAFETY AND WELFARE COMMITTEE
MAY 28, 2019
VERONA CITY HALL
MINUTES
1. Call to order: Heather Reekie called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Roll Call: Heather Reekie, Katie Kohl and Evan Touchett were present. Also present: Police
Chief Bernie Coughlin, Sergeant Jesse Christensen, and City Clerk Ellen Clark.
3. Approval of Minutes: Motion by Touchett, seconded by Kohl, to approve the minutes from
the April 22, 2019 Public Safety and Welfare Committee meeting. Motion carried 3-0.
4. Public Comment: None
5. Discussion and Possible Action Re: An Amplification Device Permit for Vital Signs, Inc. on
Saturday, July 27, 2019, from 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Mike Chamberlin, Vital Signs, Inc., is
requesting an Amplification Device Permit for their “Howling at the Moon” event on
Saturday, July 27, 2019. This is an invitation-only event for 40-50 painters, with the purpose
of demonstrating and training painting techniques. For entertainment, Vital Signs will be
sponsoring a live band in their parking lot at 245 Horizon Drive from 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. on
Saturday, July 27th. Motion by Reekie, seconded by Kohl, to approve an Amplification Device
Permit for Vital Signs, Inc., 245 Horizon Drive, from 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. on Saturday, July 27,
2019. Motion carried 3-0.
6. Discussion and Possible Action Re: A Special Event Permit application from Le Jordan,
Verona Area Chamber of Commerce, for the Hometown Days event on Thursday – Sunday,
May 30 – June 2, 2019 at Festival Park, 111 Lincoln Street. Hometown Days will again be
held at Festival Park located behind City Hall. The general layout of the festival is consistent
with last year. Thursday night activities include a laser show, trivia tournament, food trucks,
and a beer tent with a DJ. Fireworks will be held on Friday night. Other weekend activities
include pony rides, a petting zoo, the Hometown Hustle 5K run/walk, live music, food
stands, carnival rides, the Hometown Rumble car show, and the Hometown Days parade.
This application includes all event-related activities. A Temporary Class “B” Retailer’s
License is required for this event. Motion by Reekie, seconded by Kohl, to recommend to
the Common Council to approve a Special Event Permit for Hometown Days on Thursday –
Sunday, May 30 – June 2, 2019 at Festival Park, 111 Lincoln Street. Motion carried 3-0.
7. Discussion and Possible Action Re: An application for a Temporary Class “B” Retailer’s
License from the Verona Area Chamber of Commerce for the Hometown Days Event on
Thursday – Sunday, May 30 – June 2, 2019 at Festival Park, 111 Lincoln Street, Le Jordan,
Agent. This Temporary Class “B” Retailer’s License allows the Verona Area Chamber of
Commerce to sell beer and wine spritzers at the Hometown Days event. The beer tent will
be open Thursday through Sunday. Beer will be served in cans; there will be no draft beer.
No children will be allowed in the beer tent on Thursday evening. Children age 14 and under
will be allowed in the beer tent with a parent until 7:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights,
and until 5:30 p.m. on Sunday. A safe ride program will be provided on Friday and Saturday
nights. A licensed bartender will be on site during all beer tent hours. Verona Police
Department officers will also be present at the beer tent. Motion by Touchett, seconded by
Kohl, to recommend to the Common Council to approve a Temporary Class “B” Retailer’s
License from the Verona Area Chamber of Commerce for the Hometown Days Event on
Thursday – Sunday, May 30 – June 2, 2019 at Festival Park, 111 Lincoln Street, Le Jordan,
Agent. Motion carried 3-0.
8. Discussion and Possible Action Re: A Special Event Permit application from Philipp Hoechst
for the Hop Haus Brewing Company 4th Anniversary Party from 8 a.m. – Midnight on
Saturday, June 22, 2019. Phil Hoechst has applied for a Special Event Permit for an
anniversary party on Saturday, June 22, 2019, at Hop Haus Brewing Company, 231 S. Main
Street. The business’s parking lot will be used for seating, a food cart and live music, with
metal barricades marking the perimeter of the parking lot area. A temporary premises
description amendment is required for serving beer and wine in this area. Motion by
Reekie, seconded by Kohl, to recommend to the Common Council to approve a Special
Event Permit for the Hop Haus Brewing Company 4th Anniversary Party from 8 a.m. –
Midnight on Saturday, June 22, 2019. Motion carried 3-0.
9. Discussion and Possible Action Re: A temporary premises description amendment for
Class “C” Wine License on Saturday, June 22, 2019, for the Hop Haus Brewing Company,
LLC, 231 S. Main Street, to include the front parking lot. Phil Hoechst has applied for a
temporary premises description amendment for the Hop Haus Brewing Company, LLC’s
Class “C” Wine license to include the business’s front parking lot, located at 231 S. Main
Street, for the Hop Haus Brewing Company 4th Anniversary Party from 8 a.m. - Midnight.
Motion by Reekie, seconded by Kohl, to recommend to the Common Council to approve a
temporary premises description amendment for Class “C” Wine License on Saturday,
June 22, 2019, for the Hop Haus Brewing Company, LLC, 231 S. Main Street, to include the
front parking lot. Motion carried 3-0.
10. Discussion and Possible Action Re: A Special Event Permit application from Philipp Hoechst
for the Hop Haus Brewing Company MS Fundraiser from 8 a.m. – Midnight on Saturday,
July 27, 2019. Phil Hoechst has applied for a Special Event Permit for a Multiple Sclerosis
fundraiser on Saturday, July 27, 2019, from 8 a.m. - Midnight at Hop Haus Brewing
Company, 231 S. Main Street. The business’s parking lot will be used for seating, a food cart
and live music, with metal barricades marking the perimeter of the parking lot area. A
temporary premises description amendment is required for serving beer and wine in this
area. This approval is contingent upon receipt of a Certificate of Insurance listing the City of
Verona as the Certificate Holder. Motion by Reekie, seconded by Kohl, to recommend to the
Common Council to approve a Special Event Permit for the Hop Haus Brewing Company MS
Fundraiser from 8 a.m. – Midnight on Saturday, July 27, 2019, contingent upon receipt of a
Certificate of Insurance listing the City of Verona as the Certificate Holder. Motion
carried 3-0.
11. Discussion and Possible Action Re: A temporary premises description amendment for Class
“C” Wine License on Saturday, July 27, 2019, for the Hop Haus Brewing Company, LLC,
231 S. Main Street, to include the front parking lot. Phil Hoechst has applied for a temporary
premises description amendment for the Hop Haus Brewing Company, LLC’s Class “C” Wine
license to include the business’s front parking lot, located at 231 S. Main Street, for their MS
fundraiser on Saturday, July 27, 2019. This approval is contingent upon receipt of a
Certificate of Insurance listing the City of Verona as the Certificate Holder. Motion by
Reekie, seconded by Kohl, to recommend to the Common Council to approve a temporary
premises description amendment for Class “C” Wine License on Saturday, July 27, 2019, for
the Hop Haus Brewing Company, LLC, 231 S. Main Street, to include the front parking lot,
contingent upon receipt of a Certificate of Insurance listing the City of Verona as the
Certificate Holder. Motion carried 3-0.
12. Discussion and Possible Action Re: A Special Event Permit application from Philipp Hoechst
for the Wisconsin Beer Run at 231 S. Main Street from 6 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Saturday,
October 19, 2019. Phil Hoechst has applied for a Special Event Permit for the Wisconsin
Beer Run from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at Hop Haus Brewing
Company, 231 S. Main Street. The Beer Run event is a chip-timed 5K. FourOneFour Events
will be partnering with Hop Haus Brewing Company, which is designated as the end of the
event route. Each adult event participant will be offered one free beer after completing the
course. The business’s parking lot will be used for seating, a food cart and live music, with
metal barricades marking the perimeter of the parking lot area. A temporary premises
description amendment is required for serving beer and wine in this area. This approval is
contingent upon receipt of a Certificate of Insurance listing the City of Verona as the
Certificate Holder. Motion by Reekie, seconded by Kohl, to recommend to the Common
Council to approve a Special Event Permit for the Wisconsin Beer Run at 231 S. Main Street
from 6 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 19, 2019, contingent upon receipt of a Certificate
of Insurance listing the City of Verona as the Certificate Holder. Motion carried 3-0.
13. Discussion and Possible Action Re: A temporary premises description amendment for Class
“C” Wine License on Saturday, October 19, 2019, for the Hop Haus Brewing Company, LLC,
231 S. Main Street, to include the front parking lot. Phil Hoechst has applied for a temporary
premises description amendment for the Hop Haus Brewing Company, LLC’s Class “C” Wine
license to include the business’s front parking lot, located at 231 S. Main Street, for the
Wisconsin Beer Run on Saturday, October 19, 2019. Motion by Reekie, seconded by Kohl, to
recommend to the Common Council to approve a temporary premises description
amendment for Class “C” Wine License on Saturday, October 19, 2019, for the Hop Haus
Brewing Company, LLC, 231 S. Main Street, to include the front parking lot contingent upon
receipt of a Certificate of Insurance listing the City of Verona as the Certificate Holder.
Motion carried 3-0.
14. Adjournment: Motion by Reekie, seconded by Kohl, to adjourn at 6:22 p.m. Motion
carried 3-0.
Ellen Clark, City Clerk
Agenda
City Of Verona
PUBLIC SAFETY AND WELFARE COMMITTEE
TUESDAY, MAY 28, 2019 AT 6:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
VERONA CITY CENTER
111 LINCOLN STREET, VERONA, WI 53593
AGENDA
1. Call to order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Minutes from the April 22, 2019 Public Safety and Welfare Committee
meeting
4. Public Comment
5. Discussion and Possible Action Re: An Amplification Device Permit for Vital Signs, Inc. on
Saturday, July 27, 2019, from 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
6. Discussion and Possible Action Re: A Special Event Permit application from Le Jordan,
Verona Area Chamber of Commerce, for the Hometown Days event on Thursday –
Sunday, May 30 – June 2, 2019 at Festival Park, 111 Lincoln Street
7. Discussion and Possible Action Re: An application for a Temporary Class “B” Retailer’s
License from the Verona Area Chamber of Commerce for the Hometown Days Event on
Thursday – Sunday, May 30 – June 2, 2019 at Festival Park, 111 Lincoln Street, Le Jordan,
Agent
8. Discussion and Possible Action Re: A Special Event Permit application from Philipp
Hoechst for the Hop Haus Brewing Company 4tn Anniversary Party from
8 a.m. – Midnight on Saturday, June 22, 2019
9. Discussion and Possible Action Re: A temporary premises description amendment for
Class “C” Wine License on Saturday, June 22, 2019, for the Hop Haus Brewing Company,
LLC, 231 S. Main Street, to include the front parking lot
10. Discussion and Possible Action Re: A Special Event Permit application from Philipp
Hoechst for the Hop Haus Brewing Company MS Fundraiser from 8 a.m. – Midnight on
Saturday, July 27, 2019
11. Discussion and Possible Action Re: A temporary premises description amendment for
Class “C” Wine License on Saturday, July 27, 2019, for the Hop Haus Brewing Company,
LLC, 231 S. Main Street, to include the front parking lot
12. Discussion and Possible Action Re: A Special Event Permit application from Philipp
Hoechst for the Wisconsin Beer Run at 231 S. Main Street from 6 a.m. – 1 p.m. on
Saturday, October 19, 2019
13. Discussion and Possible Action Re: A temporary premises description amendment for
Class “C” Wine License on Saturday, October 19, 2019, for the Hop Haus Brewing
Company, LLC, 231 S. Main Street, to include the front parking lot
14. Adjournment
Heather Reekie, Chairperson
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CITY OF VERONA
PUBLIC SAFETY AND WELFARE COMMITTEE
APRIL 22, 2019
VERONA CITY HALL
MINUTES
1. Call to order: Heather Reekie called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
2. Roll Call: Heather Reekie, Katie Kohl and Even Touchett were present. Also present: Police
Chief Bernie Coughlin, Michael O’Brien, and City Clerk Ellen Clark.
3. Approval of Minutes: Motion by Kohl, seconded by Touchett, to approve the minutes from
the April 8, 2019 Public Safety and Welfare Committee meeting. Motion carried 3-0.
4. Discussion and Possible Action Re: A Change of Agent request from Kwik Trip, Inc. for Kwik
Trip #837, 400 East Verona Avenue, Verona, WI 53593. Kwik Trip has requested a change of
agent for their Combination Class “A” and “Class A” Liquor License at Kwik Trip #837 from
Carol Sue Cutler to Tracy L. Alvey. Motion by Touchett, seconded by Kohl, to recommend to
the Common Council to approve a change of agent request from Kwik Trip, Inc. for Kwik Trip
#837, 400 East Verona Avenue, Verona, WI 53593. Motion carried 3-0.
5. Discussion and Possible Action Re: A Change of Agent request from Walgreen Company for
Walgreens #01159, 104 N. Main Street, Verona, WI 53593. Walgreen Company has
requested a change of agent for their Combination Class “A” and “Class A” Liquor License at
Walgreens #01159 from Mark Waldvogel to Tim Y. Kjol. Motion by Touchett, seconded by
Kohl, to recommend to the Common Council to approve a change of agent request from
Walgreen Company for Walgreens #01159, 104 N. Main Street, Verona, WI 53593. Motion
carried 3-0.
6. Discussion and Possible Action Re: A Special Event Permit application from Michael O’Brien,
Ice, Inc., for the Hometown Brew Down on Saturday, July 13, 2019. This event is a craft beer
fest, with the proceeds going to the Verona Ice Arena. This is the fifth year for the event.
The event is held on the Verona Ice Arena property. Craft beers, cheese and other foods will
be served. Games and a small band will also be provided. A Temporary Class “B” Retailer’s
License will be required for this event. Motion by Touchett, seconded by Kohl, to
recommend to the Common Council to approve a Special Event Permit application from
Michael O’Brien, Ice, Inc., for the Hometown Brew Down on Saturday, July 13, 2019,
contingent upon submission of a Certificate of Insurance naming the City of Verona as the
Certificate Holder. Motion carried 3-0.
7. Discussion and Possible Action Re: An application for a Temporary Class “B” Retailer’s
License from Ice, Inc., for the Hometown Brew Down event on Saturday, July 13, 2019 at
451 E. Verona Avenue from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. This license allows Ice, Inc. to sell beer at the
Hometown Brew Down event. Licensed bartenders will be on site throughout the event.
Motion by Touchett, seconded by Kohl, to recommend to the Common Council to approve a
Temporary Class “B” Retailer’s License from Ice, Inc., for the Hometown Brew Down event
on Saturday, July 13, 2019 at 451 E. Verona Avenue from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m., contingent upon
submission of a Certificate of Insurance naming the City of Verona as the Certificate Holder.
Motion carried 3-0.
8. Adjournment: Motion by Touchett, seconded by Reekie, to adjourn at 6:28 p.m. Motion
carried 3-0.
Ellen Clark, City Clerk
PUBLIC SAFETY & WELFARE COMMITTEE - 2019-05-28
1. An Amplification Device Permit application from Vital Signs, Inc., 245 Horizon Drive, on
Saturday, July 27, 2019 from 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Vital Signs, Inc., and Mike Chamberlin, are requesting an Amplification Device Permit for their
“Howling at the Moon” event on Friday and Saturday, July 26 and 27, 2019. This is an invitation-
only event for 40-50 painters, with the purpose of demonstrating and training painting
techniques. For entertainment, Vital Signs will be sponsoring a live band in their parking lot at
245 Horizon Drive from 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. on Saturday, July 27th.
Motion: To approve an Amplification Device Permit for Vital Signs, Inc., 245 Horizon Drive, from
5 p.m. – 10 p.m. on Saturday, July 27, 2019
2. A Special Event Permit application from Le Jordan, Verona Area Chamber of Commerce,
for Hometown Days on Thursday - Sunday, May 30 - June 2, 2019.
Hometown Days will again be located at Festival Park located behind City Hall. The general
layout of the festival is consistent with last year. Thursday night activities include a laser show,
trivia tournament, food trucks, and a beer tent with a DJ. Fireworks will be held on Friday night.
Other weekend activities include pony rides, a petting zoo, the Hometown Hustle 5K run/walk,
live music, food stands, carnival rides, the Hometown Rumble car show, and the Hometown
Days parade. This application includes all event-related activities, including the Hometown
Rumble car show, the Hometown Hustle 5K Run/Walk, and the Hometown Days parade. A
Temporary Class “B” Retailer’s License is required for this event.
Motion: To recommend to the Common Council to approve a Special Event Permit for
Hometown Days on Thursday-Sunday, May 30-June 2, 2019.
3. An application for a Temporary Class “B” Retailer’s License from the Verona Area Chamber
of Commerce for Hometown Days on Thursday - Sunday, May 30 - June 2, 2019, at Festival
Park, 111 Lincoln Street, Le Jordan, Agent.
This Temporary Class “B” Retailer’s License allows the Verona Area Chamber of Commerce to
sell beer and wine spritzers at the Hometown Days event. The beer tent will be open Thursday
through Sunday. Beer will be served in cans; there will be no draft beer. No children will be
allowed in the beer tent on Thursday evening. Children age 14 and under will be allowed in the
beer tent with a parent until 7:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights, and until 5:30 p.m. on
Sunday. A safe ride program will be provided. A licensed bartender will be on site during all
beer tent hours.
Motion: To recommend to the Common Council to approve a Temporary Class “B” Retailer’s
License for Hometown Days on Thursday-Sunday, May 30-June 2, 2019, Le Jordan, Agent
4. A Special Event Permit application from Philipp Hoechst for the Hop Haus Brewing
Company 4th Anniversary Party from 8 a.m. – Midnight on Saturday, June 22, 2019.
Phil Hoechst has applied for a Special Event Permit for an anniversary party on Saturday,
June 22, 2019, at Hop Haus Brewing Company, 231 S. Main Street. The business’s parking lot
will be used for seating, a food cart and live music, with metal barricades marking the perimeter
of the parking lot area. A temporary premise description amendment is required for serving
beer and wine in this area.
Motion: To recommend to the Common Council to approve a Special Event Permit for the Hop
Haus Brewing Company 4th Anniversary Party from 8 a.m. – Midnight on Saturday,
June 22, 2019
5. A temporary premises description amendment for Class “C” Wine License on Saturday,
June 22, 2019, for the Hop Haus Brewing Company, LLC, 231 S. Main Street, to include the
front parking lot.
Phil Hoechst has applied for a temporary premise description amendment for the Hop Haus
Brewing Company, LLC’s Class “C” Wine license to include the business’s front parking lot,
located at 231 S. Main Street, for their anniversary party on June 22, 2019.
Motion: To recommend to the Common Council to approve a temporary premise description
amendment for Class “C” Wine License on Saturday, June 22, 2019 for the Hop Haus Brewing
Company, LLC, 231 S. Main Street, to include the front parking lot
6. A Special Event Permit application from Philipp Hoechst for the Hop Haus Brewing
Company MS Fundraiser from 8 a.m. – Midnight on Saturday, July 27, 2019.
Phil Hoechst has applied for a Special Event Permit for a Multiple Sclerosis fundraiser on
Saturday, July 27, 2019, from 8 a.m. - Midnight at Hop Haus Brewing Company, 231 S. Main
Street. The business’s parking lot will be used for seating, a food cart and live music, with metal
barricades marking the perimeter of the parking lot area. A temporary premise description
amendment is required for serving beer and wine in this area.
Motion: To recommend to the Common Council to approve a Special Event Permit for the Hop
Haus Brewing Company MS fundraiser from 8 a.m. - Midnight on Saturday, July 27, 2019,
contingent upon receipt of a Certificate of Insurance listing the City of Verona as the Certificate
Holder
7. A temporary premises description amendment for Class “C” Wine License on Saturday,
July 27, 2019, for the Hop Haus Brewing Company, LLC, 231 S. Main Street, to include the
front parking lot.
Phil Hoechst has applied for a temporary premise description amendment for the Hop Haus
Brewing Company, LLC’s Class “C” Wine license to include the business’s front parking lot,
located at 231 S. Main Street, for their MS fundraiser on Saturday, July 27, 2019.
Motion: To recommend to the Common Council to approve a temporary premise description
amendment for Class “C” Wine License on Saturday, July 27, 2019 for the Hop Haus Brewing
Company, LLC, 231 S. Main Street, to include the front parking lot, contingent upon receipt of a
Certificate of Insurance listing the City of Verona as the Certificate Holder
8. A Special Event Permit application from Phillip Hoechst for the Wisconsin Beer Run at 231
S. Main Street from 6 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 19, 2019.
Phil Hoechst has applied for a Special Event Permit for the Madison Beer Run from 6 a.m. to
1 p.m. on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at Hop Haus Brewing Company, 231 S. Main Street. The
Beer Run event is a chip-timed 5K. FourOneFour Events will be partnering with Hop Haus
Brewing Company, which is designated as the end of the event route. Each adult event
participant will be offered one free beer after completing the course. The business’s parking lot
will be used for seating, a food cart and live music, with metal barricades marking the perimeter
of the parking lot area. A temporary premise description amendment is required for serving
beer and wine in this area.
Motion: To recommend to the Common Council to approve a Special Event Permit for the
Wisconsin Beer Run at 231 S. Main Street from 6 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 19, 2019,
contingent upon receipt of a Certificate of Insurance listing the City of Verona as the Certificate
Holder
9. A temporary premises description amendment for Class “C” Wine License on Saturday,
October 19, 2019, for the Hop Haus Brewing Company, LLC, 231 S. Main Street, to include the
front parking lot.
Phil Hoechst has applied for a temporary premise description amendment for the Hop Haus
Brewing Company, LLC’s Class “C” Wine license to include the business’s front parking lot,
located at 231 S. Main Street, for the Madison Beer Run on Saturday, October 19, 2019.
Motion: To recommend to the Common Council to approve a temporary premise description
amendment for Class “C” Wine License on Saturday, October 19, 2019 for the Hop Haus Brewing
Company, LLC, 231 S. Main Street, to include the front parking lot, contingent upon receipt of a
Certificate of Insurance listing the City of Verona as the Certificate Holder
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