Public Safety & Welfare Committee
Regular MeetingVerona, WI · August 12, 2024
Minutes
CITY OF VERONA
PUBLIC SAFETY & WELFARE COMMITTEE
MINUTES
August 12, 2024
1. Call to order: Hoechst called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
2. Roll Call: Phil Hoechst, Spencer Harrison, and Brent Kyzer-McHenry were present.
Also present: City Clerk Holly Licht and Sergeant Matt Lovell.
3. Public Comments: None
4. Approval of Minutes from the June 24, 2024 Public Safety and Welfare Committee
Meeting
Motion by Harrison, seconded by Kyzer-McHenry to approve the minutes from the
June 24, 2024 Public Safety and Welfare Committee meeting. Motion carried 3-0.
5. Discussion and Possible Action Re: A special event permit application from Rita
Mortenson, VAHS, for the VAHS Homecoming Parade on September 20, 2024
Motion by Hoechst, seconded by Harrison to approve a special event permit
application from Rita Mortenson, VAHS, for the VAHS Homecoming Parade on
September 20, 2024. Motion carried 3-0.
6. Discussion and Possible Action Re: A special event permit and a Temporary Class
“B” Fermented Malt Beverage from Christian Rickman, Madison 56ers, for the
Madison 56ers Fall Invitational
Motion by Hoechst, seconded by Harrison to recommend that the Common Council
approve a special event permit and a Temporary Class “B” Fermented Malt Beverage
from Christian Rickman, Madison 56ers, for the Madison 56ers Fall Invitational.
Motion carried 3-0.
7. Discussion and Possible Action Re: A special event permit application from
Matthew Nonemacher, Achieving Collaborative Treatment, for the RACE Fall
Run/Walk on August 24, 2024
Motion by Hoechst, seconded by Harrison to approve a special event permit from
Matthew Nonemacher, Achieving Collaborative Treatment, for the RACE Fall
Run/Walk on August 24, 2024. Motion carried 3-0.
8. Discussion and Possible Action Re: A special event permit application from Diana
Bhatoya, Sugar Creek PTO, for the Sugar Creek Fun Run on October 5, 2024
Motion by Hoechst, seconded by Harrison to approve a special event permit
application from Diana Bhatoya, Sugar Creek PTO, for the Sugar Creek Fun Run on
October 5, 2024 contingent upon final background. Motion carried 3-0.
9. Discussion and Possible Action Re: A special event permit application from Ryan
Richards, World Triathlon Corp, for Ironman Wisconsin on September 8, 2024
Motion by Hoechst, seconded by Harrison to approve a special event permit
application from Ryan Richards, World Triathlon Corp, for Ironman Wisconsin on
September 8, 2024.
10. Adjournment: Motion by Harrison, seconded by Hoechst to adjourn at 6:37 p.m.
Motion carried 3-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Holly Licht, City Clerk
Agenda
City of Verona
PUBLIC SAFETY AND WELFARE COMMITTEE
Monday, August 12, 2024 at 6:30 PM
Council Chambers
VERONA CITY CENTER
111 LINCOLN STREET, VERONA, WI 53593
AGENDA
1. Call to order
2. Roll Call
3. Public Comments
4. Approval of Minutes from the June 24, 2024 Public Safety and Welfare Committee
Meeting
5. Discussion and Possible Action Re: A special event permit application from Rita
Mortenson, VAHS, for the VAHS Homecoming Parade on September 20, 2024
6. Discussion and Possible Action Re: A special event permit and a Temporary Class
“B” Fermented Malt Beverage from Christian Rickman, Madison 56ers, for the
Madison 56ers Fall Invitational
7. Discussion and Possible Action Re: A special event permit application from
Matthew Nonemacher, Achieving Collaborative Treatment, for the RACE Fall
Run/Walk on August 24, 2024
8. Discussion and Possible Action Re: A special event permit application from Diana
Bhatoya, Sugar Creek PTO, for the Sugar Creek Fun Run on October 5, 2024
9. Discussion and Possible Action Re: A special event permit application from Ryan
Richards, World Triathlon Corp, for Ironman Wisconsin on September 8, 2024
10. Adjournment
Phil Hoechst, Chairperson
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CITY OF VERONA
PUBLIC SAFETY & WELFARE COMMITTEE
MINUTES
June 24, 2024
1. Call to order: Rye Kimmett called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
2. Roll Call: Rye Kimmett and Spencer Harrison were present. Phil Hoechst was
absent and excused. Also present: City Clerk Holly Licht and Chief Dresser.
3. Public Comments: None
4. Approval of Minutes from the May 28, 2024 Public Safety and Welfare Committee
Meeting
Motion by Harrison, seconded by Kimmett to approve the minutes from the May 28,
2024 Public Safety and Welfare Committee meeting. Motion carried 2-0.
5. Discussion and Possible Action Re: Approval of alcohol license renewal application
for the 2024-2025 license period
Motion by Kimmett, seconded by Harrison to recommend that the Common Council
approve the alcohol license renewal applications for the 2024-2025 license period
as indicated in the packet. Motion carried 2-0.
6. Discussion and Possible Action Re: Approval of cigarette, tobacco, and electronic
vaping device renewal applications for the 2024-2025 license period
Motion by Harrison, seconded by Kimmett to recommend that the Common Council
approve the cigarette, tobacco, and electronic vaping device renewal applications
for the 2024-2025 license period as indicated in the packet. Motion carried 2-0.
7. Discussion and Possible Action Re: Approving a Class "B" Fermented Malt Beverage
and "Class B" Intoxicating Liquor License for Cottage Goddess, LLC d/b/a
Community Co-Lab, Lori McGowan, Agent, located at 507 Bruce St.
Motion by Kimmett, seconded by Harrison to recommend that the Common Council
approve a Approving a Class "B" Fermented Malt Beverage and "Class B"
Intoxicating Liquor License for Cottage Goddess, LLC d/b/a Community Co-Lab,
Lori McGowan, Agent, located at 507 Bruce St with contingent upon the following:
payment of the license, final building inspection and fire department approval and
the license will become effective upon execution of lease agreement for the
property by July 31, 2024. Motion carried 2-0.
8. Discussion and Possible Action Re: Special Event Permit application from Hans
Paulson, Infinity Martial Arts, for a Kickathon Fundraiser on Saturday, July 20, 2024
Motion by Harrison, seconded by Kimmett to approve a Special Event Permit
application from Hans Paulson, Infinity Martial Arts, for a Kickathon Fundraiser on
Saturday, July 20, 2024. Motion carried 2-0.
9. Discussion and Possible Action Re: Special Event Permit application and Temporary
Class “B” Fermented Malt Beverage License from Robert Priboth, Verona Little
League, for Little League Fundraiser on Saturday, June 29, 2024
Motion by Harrison, seconded by Kimmett to recommend that the Common Council
approve a Special Event Permit application and Temporary Class “B” Fermented
Malt Beverage License from Robert Priboth, Verona Little League, for the Little
League Fundraiser on Saturday, June 29, 2024. Clerk Licht noted that the Little
League’s previously scheduled event was cancelled due to rain, and they are
requesting the same permit for a rescheduled tournament. Motion carried 2-0.
10. Discussion and Possible Action Re: Resolution No. 24-017 Naming Private Roads
for 911 Purposes at 1979 Milky Way
Motion by Kimmett, seconded by Harrison to recommend that the Common Council
approve Resolution No. 24-017 Naming Private Roads for 911 Purposes at 1979
Milky Way. Motion carried 2-0.
11. Adjournment: Motion by Harrison, seconded by Kimmett to adjourn at 6:44 p.m.
Motion carried 2-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Holly Licht, City Clerk
PUBLIC SAFETY AND WELFARE COMMITTEE—2024-08-12
5. Discussion and Possible Action Re: A special event permit application
from Rita Mortenson, VAHS, for the VAHS Homecoming Parade on
September 20, 2024
The parade route is a loop around the high school. An officer will lead the
parade. It is expected that 40-50 units will participate in the parade
beginning at 4:15 p.m. and lasting roughly 45 minutes. Three intersections
will be blocked to prevent entrance from public roadways onto the parade
route. VASD will communicate with nearby businesses.
Motion: Approve a special event permit application from Rita Mortenson,
VAHS, for the VAHS Homecoming Parade on September 20, 2024.
6. Discussion and Possible Action Re: A special event permit and a
Temporary Class “B” Fermented Malt Beverage from Christian Rickman,
Madison 56ers, for the Madison 56ers Fall Invitational
The Madison 56ers will be selling beer at Reddan Soccer Park during their fall
invitational. The premised area will be fenced with a single layer with one
in/out point. Club members will be checking IDs. The applicant is requesting
an officer on Saturday for traffic control. Staff recommend approval
contingent issuance of operator licenses for the event.
Motion: Recommend that the Common Council approve a special event
permit and a Temporary Class “B” Fermented Malt Beverage from Christian
Rickman, Madison 56ers, for the Madison 56ers Fall Invitational
7. Discussion and Possible Action Re: A special event permit application
from Matthew Nonemacher, Achieving Collaborative Treatment, for the
RACE Fall Run/Walk on August 24, 2024
This is the third year of this event. They are expecting 50 participants. They
will leave ACT on Enterprise Drive, pass the library and go into Badger Park,
and then return to ACT. There is no need for the police department to do
traffic control. Staff recommend approval of the permit contingent upon
receipt of certificate of insurance.
Motion: Approve a special event permit application from Matthew
Nonemacher, Achieving Collaborative Treatment, for the RACE Fall
Run/Walk on August 24, 2024 contingent upon receipt of certificate of
insurance.
8. Discussion and Possible Action Re: A special event permit application
from Diana Bhatoya, Sugar Creek PTO, for the Sugar Creek Fun Run on
October 5, 2024
This is the 8th year of the fundraising event for the Sugar Creek Elementary
School PTO. The course begins and ends at Sugar Creek Elementary. There
will be roughly 300 participants. The Police Department will post no parking
signs along the route. An officer will be on West Harriet at the entrance of the
school. Volunteers will be posted throughout the route. Staff recommends
approval pending the final background check.
Motion: Approve a special event permit application from Diana Bhatoya,
Sugar Creek PTO, for the Sugar Creek Fun Run on October 5, 2024 pending
the final background check.
9. Discussion and Possible Action Re: A special event permit application
from Ryan Richards, World Triathlon Corp, for Ironman Wisconsin on
September 8, 2024
The cycling portion of the Ironman Wisconsin Race will pass through Verona
twice. The first cyclist is expected to pass through the City around 8 a.m. and
the last cyclist will pass through around 5:00 p.m. There will be several road
closures and multiple officers directing traffic. Electronic sign boards will be
placed on Main St. and E. Verona Ave. prior to the race to notify motorists of
the race.
Motion: Approve a special event permit application from Ryan Richards,
World Triathlon Corp, for Ironman Wisconsin on September 8, 2024
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