Public Safety & Welfare Committee
Regular MeetingVerona, WI · February 22, 2021
Minutes
CITY OF VERONA
PUBLIC SAFETY AND WELFARE COMMITTEE
February 22, 2021
VERONA CITY HALL
MINUTES
1. Call to order: Heather Reekie called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.
2. Roll Call: Heather Reekie, Katie Kohl and Evan Touchett were present. Also present: Police
Chief Bernie Coughlin, City Administrator Adam Sayre.
3. Approval of Minutes: Motion by Touchett, seconded by Kohl, to approve the minutes from
the February 8, 2021 Public Safety and Welfare Committee meeting. Motion carried 3-0.
4. Discussion and Possible Action Re: Ordinance No. 21-973 amending Section 10-1-12 of the
Code of Ordinances reducing the speed limit on Whalen Road.
The proposed Ordinance amendment will reduce the speed limit on Whalen Road between
Old County Highway PB and Liberty Drive to 25mph. The speed limit east of Liberty Drive to
a point 1,315 feet east will be will be 35 mph. The speed limit east of the point will be
45mph. Whalen Road has shared jurisdiction with the Town of Verona. Tentatively, the
Town will change the speed limits to match the City’s changes on March 2nd.
Motion by Reekie, seconded by Touchett, to recommend to the council to approve
Ordinance No. 21-973 amending Section 10-1-12 of the Code of Ordinances reducing the
speed limit on Whalen Road. Motion carried 3-0.
5. Discussion and Possible Action Re: An application for a combination “Class B” Intoxicating
Liquor and Class “B” Fermented Malt Beverages license from N+1 Coffee and Beer Bar, LLC,
d/b/a N+1 Coffee and Beer, 507 Bruce Street, Suite 101, Verona, WI 53593, Jessica
Laufenberg, Agent.
N+1 Coffee and Beer Bar, LLC currently carries Class “B” Fermented Malt Beverage and Class
“C” Wine licenses. If this application is approved, the Class “C” Wine license will be replaced
by a “Class B” Intoxicating Liquor license, which will allow for the service of any intoxicating
liquor (vs. wine only). The current licenses will be surrendered to the City before the new
licenses will be issued.
Motion by Reekie, seconded by Touchett, to recommend to the council to approve a
combination “Class B” Intoxicating Liquor and Class “B” Fermented Malt Beverages license
from N+1 Coffee and Beer Bar, LLC, d/b/a N+1 Coffee and Beer, 507 Bruce Street, Suite 101,
Verona, WI 53593, Jessica Laufenberg, Agent. Motion carried 3-0.
6. Discussion and Possible Action Re: A liquor license premise amendment for N+1 Coffee and
Beer Bar located at 507 Bruce Street
The property already has a 16’x50’ concrete patio. The applicant will be adding an enclosed
fencing and entry area. The fencing would begin from the left side of the entry door to the
café (if looking at the building). There would be a one-way swinging door to enter the
fenced patio area. On the opposite end of the fenced patio area (east side) there would be a
second one-way swinging door for emergency exit. Video monitoring of the patio area
would be set up in 4 locations (shown by X in the site plan). A conditional use permit was
approved for the premise area in 2018 and the conditions from the 2018 conditional use
permit are included as conditions for the premise amendment.
Motion by Reekie, seconded by Touchett, to recommend to the Common Council to
approve a premise amendment for an outside patio for N+1 Coffee and Beer Bar, LLC, d/b/a
N+1 Coffee and Beer, 507 Bruce Street, Suite 101, Verona, WI 53593, Jessica Laufenberg,
Agent with the following conditions:
1. The outdoor patio fencing shall be a minimum of 48 inches tall.
2. Alcohol consumption shall be limited to the fenced area around the outdoor patio or
inside the building. All areas where alcohol is consumed shall be monitored by Staff.
3. The fence and gate for the outdoor patio shall comply with the requirements from the
Police Department and Building Inspector.
4. The exit for the patio shall be labeled as an “exit only”.
5. The use of the outdoor seating rea is permitted to operate from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
seven (7) days per week.
6. The Applicant shall obtain all necessary alcohol licensees and operate in conformance to
the requirements of the licensees.
Motion carried 3-0.
7. Adjournment: Motion by Touchett, seconded by Kohl, to adjourn at 6:17 p.m. Motion
carried 3-0.
Kayla Martin, Deputy City Clerk
Agenda
City Of Verona
PUBLIC SAFETY AND WELFARE COMMITTEE
Monday, February 22, 2021 AT 6:00 P.M.
AGENDA
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Verona Public Safety and Welfare
Committee will hold its meeting as a virtual meeting. The Public Safety and
Welfare Committee will not meet at City Hall, 111 Lincoln Street. Members of
the Public Safety and Welfare Committee and Staff will join the meeting by
using Zoom Webinar, as described immediately below.
Members of the public can join the meeting using Zoom Webinar via a
computer, tablet, or smartphone, or by calling into the meeting using phones,
as described immediately below. Those requiring toll-free options are asked to
contact City Hall for details prior to the meeting at
adam.sayre@ci.verona.wi.us or 608-848-9941.
Join the meeting via computer, tablet, or smart phone:
https://zoom.us/j/96193007457
Webinar ID: 961 9300 7457
Join the meeting via phone by dialing:
312-626-6799
Webinar ID: 961 9300 7457
The online meeting agenda and all support materials can be found at
https://www.ci.verona.wi.us/. In addition to the public, all Committee members and
Staff will also be participating remotely. Anyone with questions prior to the meeting
may contact the City at (608) 848-9941 or adam.sayre@ci.verona.wi.us.
1. Call to order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Minutes from the February 8, 2021 Public Safety and Welfare
Committee meeting
4. Discussion and Possible Action Re: Ordinance No. 21-973 amending Section
10-1-12 of the Code of Ordinances reducing the speed limit on Whalen Road.
5. Discussion and Possible Action Re: An application for a combination “Class B”
Intoxicating Liquor and Class “B” Fermented Malt Beverages license from N+1
Coffee and Beer Bar, LLC, d/b/a N+1 Coffee and Beer, 507 Bruce Street, Suite
101, Verona, WI 53593, Jessica Laufenberg, Agent.
6. Discussion and Possible Action Re: A liquor license premise amendment for
N+1 Coffee and Beer Bar located at 507 Bruce Street
7. Adjournment
Heather Reekie, Chairperson
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CITY OF VERONA
PUBLIC SAFETY AND WELFARE COMMITTEE
February 8, 2021
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 Evan Touchett were present. Also present:, City
Administrator Adam Sayre.
3. Approval of Minutes: Motion by Touchett, seconded by Kohl, to approve the minutes from
the December 14, 2020 Public Safety and Welfare Committee meeting. Motion carried 3-0.
4. Discussion and Possible Action Re: A Change of Agent request from Madison Epicureans,
LLC, d/b/a Pasqual’s Cantina, 100 Cross Country, Verona, WI 53593
Madison Epicureans, LLC has requested a change of agent for their Class “B” Reserve Liquor
License at Pasqual’s Cantina from Seth Wilson to Julie Chamberlin.
Motion by Reekie, seconded by Touchett, to recommend to the council to approve a change
of agent request from Madison Epicureans, LLC, d/b/a Pasqual’s Cantina, 100 Cross Country,
Verona, WI 53593. Motion carried 3-0.
5. Adjournment: Motion by Touchett, seconded by Kohl, to adjourn at 6:04 p.m. Motion
carried 3-0.
Kayla Martin, Deputy City Clerk
PUBLIC SAFETY & WELFARE COMMITTEE - 2021-02-22
4. Ordinance No. 21-973 amending Section 10-1-12 of the Code of Ordinances reducing the
speed limit on Whalen Road
The proposed Ordinance amendment will reduce the speed limit on Whalen Road between
Old County Highway PB and Liberty Drive to 25mph. The speed limit east of Liberty Drive to
a point 1,315 feet east will be will be 35 mph. The speed limit east of the point will be
45mph. Whalen Road has shared jurisdiction with the Town of Verona. Tentatively, the
Town will change the speed limits to match the City’s changes on March 2nd.
Motion: To recommend to the Common Council to approve Ordinance No. 21-973 amending
Section 10-1-12 of the Code of Ordinance reducing the speed limit on Whalen Road.
5. Discussion and Possible Action Re: An application for a combination “Class B”
Intoxicating Liquor and Class “B” Fermented Malt Beverages license from N+1 Coffee and
Beer Bar, LLC, d/b/a N+1 Coffee and Beer, 507 Bruce Street, Suite 101, Verona, WI 53593,
Jessica Laufenberg, Agent.
N+1 Coffee and Beer Bar, LLC currently carries Class “B” Fermented Malt Beverage and Class
“C” Wine licenses. If this application is approved, the Class “C” Wine license will be replaced
by a “Class B” Intoxicating Liquor license, which will allow for the service of any intoxicating
liquor (vs. wine only). The current licenses will be surrendered to the City before the new
licenses will be issued.
Motion: To recommend to the Common Council to approve a combination Reserve “Class B”
Intoxicating Liquor and Class “B” Fermented Malt Beverages license for N+1 Coffee and Beer
Bar, LLC, d/b/a N+1 Coffee and Beer, 507 Bruce Street, Suite 101, Verona, WI 53593, Jessica
Laufenberg, Agent.
6. Discussion and Possible Action Re: A premise amendment for an outside patio for N+1
Coffee and Beer Bar, LLC, d/b/a N+1 Coffee and Beer, 507 Bruce Street, Suite 101, Verona,
WI 53593, Jessica Laufenberg, Agent.
The property already has a 16’x50’ concrete patio. The applicant will be adding an enclosed
fencing and entry area. The fencing would begin from the left side of the entry door to the
café (if looking at the building). There would be a one-way swinging door to enter the
fenced patio area. On the opposite end of the fenced patio area (east side) there would be a
second one-way swinging door for emergency exit. Video monitoring of the patio area
would be set up in 4 locations (shown by X in the site plan). A conditional use permit was
approved for the premise area in 2018 and the conditions from the 2018 conditional use
permit are included as conditions for the premise amendment.
Motion: To recommend to the Common Council to approve a premise amendment for an
outside patio for N+1 Coffee and Beer Bar, LLC, d/b/a N+1 Coffee and Beer, 507 Bruce Street,
Suite 101, Verona, WI 53593, Jessica Laufenberg, Agent with the following conditions:
1. The outdoor patio fencing shall be a minimum of 48 inches tall.
2. Alcohol consumption shall be limited to the fenced area around the outdoor patio or
inside the building. All areas where alcohol is consumed shall be monitored by Staff.
3. The fence and gate for the outdoor patio shall comply with the requirements from the
Police Department and Building Inspector.
4. The exit for the patio shall be labeled as an “exit only”.
5. The use of the outdoor seating rea is permitted to operate from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
seven (7) days per week.
6. The Applicant shall obtain all necessary alcohol licensees and operate in conformance to
the requirements of the licensees.
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ORDINANCE NO. 21-973
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10-1-12
OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF VERONA
The Common Council of the City of Verona, Dane County, Wisconsin, do ordain that the
Code of Ordinances, City of Verona, Wisconsin is amended as follows:
1. Section 10-1-12 is hereby amended to add the following paragraph (o):
(o) Thirty-five (35) miles per hour on Whalen Road from its intersection with
Liberty Drive easterly to a point 1,315 feet and resuming the forty-five
(45) miles per hour easterly to a point 1,887 feet to the City of Verona
boundary.
2. This ordinance shall become effective upon passage and publication as required
by law.
CITY OF VERONA
Luke Diaz, Mayor
(seal)
Kayla Martin, City Deputy Clerk
ENACTED: 2021
PUBLISHED: 2021
Sec. 10-1-12 - Speed Limits.
The Common Council hereby determines that the statutory speed limit on all streets in the City of Verona
shall be twenty-five (25) miles per hour except for the following:
(a) Thirty-five (35) miles per hour on East Verona Avenue from its intersection with Enterprise Drive
easterly to a point .58 miles east of its intersection with CTH M.
(b) Thirty-five (35) miles per hour on Paoli Street from its intersection with Venture Court southerly to the
corporate limits of the City of Verona.
(c) Forty-five (45) miles per hour on East Verona Avenue from a point .58 miles east of its intersection
with CTH M easterly to its intersection with Old PB.
(d) Thirty-five (35) miles per hour on North Main Street from its intersection with Cross Country Road
northerly to the corporate limits of the City of Verona.
(e) Thirty (30) miles per hour on Cross Country Road, easterly and westerly, within the corporate limits
of the City of Verona.
(f) Forty-five (45) miles per hour on South Main Street/CTH M from its southern corporate limits of the
City of Verona westerly and northerly to its intersection with Prairie Heights Drive.
(g) Thirty-five (35) miles per hour on South Main Street from its intersection with Prairie Heights Drive,
westerly and northerly to its intersection with Locust Drive.
(h) Thirty-five (35) miles per hour on West Verona Avenue from a point four hundred (400) feet west of
its intersection with Rita Avenue westerly to its intersection with Cross Country Road.
(i) Thirty-five (35) miles per hour on Epic Lane from its intersection with Verona Avenue northerly and
westerly to its intersection with Country View Road.
(j) Thirty-five (35) miles per hour on Northern Lights from its intersection with Epic Lane northerly to its
intersection with CTH PD.
(k) Thirty-five (35) miles per hour on Old CTH PB, from its intersection with East Verona Avenue
southerly to a point .13 miles south of its intersection of Forest View Drive.
(l) Thirty-five (35) miles per hour on Old PB, from a point .13 miles south of its intersection with Forest
View Drive southerly to a point .27 miles south of its intersection of American Way.
(m) Thirty-five (35) miles per hour on Locust Drive.
(n) Thirty-five (35) miles per hour on Range Trail.
(o) Thirty-five (35) miles per hour on Whalen Road from its intersection with Liberty Drive easterly to a
point 1,315 feet and resuming the forty-five (45) miles per hour easterly to a point 1,887 feet at the
City of Verona boundary.
(Ord. No. 05-688, § 1, 3-28-05; Ord. No. 05-705, § 1, 10-10-05; Ord. No. 09-772, § 1, 6-8-09;
Ord. No. 10-793, § I, 11-8-10; Ord. No. 11-799, § 1, 4-11-11; Ord. No. 12-817, § I, 3-26-12;
Ord. No. 15-860, § 1, 5-11-15; Ord. No. 16-881 , § 1, 8-22-16; Ord. No. 17-897, § 1, 6-12-17 ; Ord.
No. 17-898, § 1, 6-12-17 )
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Liberty Drive
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