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Record of Proceedings

Fitchburg City Licensing Committee Meeting - June 23, 2026

Common Council & City Boards — Tuesday, June 23, 2026
BodyFitchburg, Wisconsin
SessionCommon Council & City Boards
DateTuesday, June 23, 2026
StatusFILED
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Speaker 1

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Hi, I'm Jeremy Crosby.

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And I'm Nick Boucher.

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We're your hosts for the program that's all about your city.

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Speaker 2

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Speaker 1

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Speaker 1

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Speaker 2

1:20

Our first item is uh to take roll call.

1:23

Uh we'll start with the chair, Alder Reich Stad is present.

1:26

Our vice chair Elder Herbst.

1:28

Present.

1:28

And uh member Elder Lepper.

1:30

Present.

1:31

Let the record reflect we have a quorum and all three members are present.

1:35

Item three is public appearances for non-agenda items.

1:40

I do not see anyone who is not here for an agenda item.

1:44

So we will move on to item four, the consent agenda with the approval of minutes for June 9th meeting and the approval of routine licenses operator license report.

1:56

Motion moved by Alder Leper to approve.

2:00

Any questions, comments, concerns, gentlemen?

Speaker 4

2:03

None for

Unassigned speaker

2:03

me.

Speaker 2

2:04

All right, then I will call the question.

2:06

All those in favor of the consent agenda signify by saying aye.

2:10

Aye.

2:10

Motion carries.

2:12

Now on to the fun part.

2:13

Item five.

2:14

Review of the following license applications for sound permits.

2:18

Item 5A is uh Lisa's birthday.

2:21

This is a new event for Lisa Schuble.

2:24

I hope I'm pronouncing that correctly.

2:25

Uh to be held at McKee Farms Park 2930 Chapel Valley Road Fitchburg.

Speaker 5

2:30

Go ahead

Speaker 2

2:31

on Friday, June 26th.

2:32

Turned off the

Speaker 5

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video.

Speaker 2

2:34

Uh 2026.

2:36

From 5 to 9 p.m.

2:38

Oh no worries with uh amplified sound.

2:41

And I see that uh Lisa is here.

2:45

So uh Lisa, if you'd like to unmute and just uh introduce yourself and tell us a little bit about the event that you're holding on June 26th.

Speaker 4

2:57

Still muted, Lisa.

Speaker 6

2:58

She just joined, so she may not meet a moment.

Speaker 7

3:03

Okay, there

Speaker 2

3:04

we

Speaker 6

3:04

go.

Speaker 2

3:05

Perfect.

Speaker 7

3:06

Um first of all, I wanted to point out that the date um of this has changed to Friday, July 31st.

Speaker 2

3:16

Okay.

3:17

Perfect.

3:17

Tracy, is that in our records?

Speaker 6

3:21

Um did you work with the office staff on changing that date, Lisa?

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Summary of Proceedings

Fitchburg City Licensing Committee Meeting

The Fitchburg Licensing Committee met on June 23, 2026, to review and vote on several sound permits, alcohol license applications, and administrative matters. All three committee members were present: Chair Alder Reichstad, Vice Chair Alder Herbst, and Alder Lepper. The meeting adjourned at 6:10 p.m.

Consent Calendar

  • Unanimously approved the minutes of the June 9, 2026, meeting and the routine operator license report.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • No members of the public appeared for non-agenda items.

Sound Permit Applications

The committee reviewed nine sound permit applications, each for amplified sound at parks or other locations in Fitchburg. All were approved unanimously by voice vote.

  • 5A: Lisa’s Birthday Party – Originally scheduled for June 26 at McKee Farms Park, applicant Lisa Schuble requested a date change to Friday, July 31, 2026, from 5–9 p.m. Vice Chair Herbst moved to amend; the committee approved the amended permit. Lisa, a nearby resident, stated her own past complaints about late noise and pledged to respect the 9 p.m. end time.
  • 5B: ACF Picnic – African Christian Fellowship picnic at McKee Farms Park on Saturday, July 4, 2026, from 10 a.m.–6 p.m. No applicant appeared; approved.
  • 5C: Come Together Neighborhood Event – Hosted by Redeemer City Church at Newfoundland's Apartment on Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 4–7 p.m. with amplified live music. Nathan (church representative) described the event as community outreach with games and food; estimated 400 attendees. Approved.
  • 5D: Woolford Family Reunion – At Swan Creek Park on Saturday, July 11, 2026, from noon–8:30 p.m. with Bluetooth speakers; estimated 60 attendees. No applicant present; approved.
  • 5E: Cambodian Buddhist Society Community Anniversary – At the Cambodian Buddhist Temple, July 31–August 2, 2026. Live music Saturday noon–8 p.m. and Sunday noon–6 p.m.; Friday is a quiet prayer ceremony. Estimated attendance 1,000 but historically 650–700. The representative noted safety improvements after a past accident. Police and fire departments had no concerns. Approved.
  • 5F: Zimmerman Engagement Party – Date and location not fully specified in the transcript; estimated 40 attendees with a basic speaker. Approved.
  • 5G: XES Company Picnic – At McKee Farms Park on Saturday, July 11, 2026, from 8 a.m.–9:30 p.m. with amplified live music (guitars, drums, keyboards). Staggered attendance of 500 employees and family members. Approved.
  • 5H: Jess Lex Homes Ice Cream Social – At McKee Farms Park on Thursday, August 13, 2026, from 5:30–8 p.m. with live music; estimated 99 attendees. Approved.
  • 5I: Movie in the Park – Hosted by the Fitchburg Recreation Department at Southdale Park on Monday, July 27, 2026, from 5–9:30 p.m. with amplified sound. No specific movie announced. Approved.

Alcohol License and Special Event Approvals

  • 6A: Books and Brews (Friends of the Fitchburg Library) – Temporary Class B picnic license for beer and wine, and temporary operator licenses for Danielle Williams Rivera and Katie Carlson. The event is a 21+ ticketed fundraiser for the children’s library renovation, featuring trivia and local breweries. Danielle appeared to present. Approved unanimously.
  • 7A: Agora Art Fair Special Event Permit – Hosted by Promega and Fitchburg Chamber on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. at Agora Center Pavilion. Includes 100 local artists, live music on two stages, craft beer garden, kids’ activities, and a cultural celebration. Safety measures include police traffic direction and snowplow barriers. Steven (Chamber) appeared and described the event. Approved.
  • 7B: Temporary Alcohol Licenses for Agora Art Fair – Temporary Class B and Class B picnic licenses for beer and wine, and temporary operator licenses, for the same event with Hop Garden as purveyor. Approved.

Deferral of Liquor License

  • Item 8 – The committee voted to defer the renewal application for a Class B fermented malt beverage and intoxicating liquor license for Monkeyshine Inc. (doing business as Cornerstone Bar and Grill) to a future city council meeting. Motion by Vice Chair Herbst; unanimous.

Administrative Discussion

  • Item 9: Sound Permits on Consent Agenda – Chair Reichstad led a discussion on moving new sound permit applications to the consent agenda to reduce the burden on applicants. Staff (Tracy and Adam) confirmed no ordinance changes are needed; the committee can still pull items for individual review. The committee directed staff to place sound permit applications on the consent agenda for future meetings.

Key Outcomes

  • Nine sound permits approved (items 5A–5I), one with an amended date (5A).
  • Temporary alcohol licenses approved for Books and Brews and Agora Art Fair.
  • Special event permit for Agora Art Fair approved.
  • Liquor license renewal for Cornerstone Bar and Grill deferred to council.
  • Staff directed to add sound permit applications to the consent agenda.
  • All votes were unanimous (voice votes recorded as “aye”).
  • The next meeting is scheduled for July 28, 2026; the first July meeting is traditionally canceled. Vice Chair Herbst will not be available for the July 28 meeting.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 6:10 p.m.

Meeting Transcript

Hi, I'm Jeremy Crosby. And I'm Nick Boucher. We're your hosts for the program that's all about your city. Talking Pittsburgh. Every weekday, we pull together the news, events, and information you need to stay on top of what's happening in the city of Pittsburgh. Find Talking Fitzburg on Cable TV, Roku, Amazon Fire, Apple TV, and our live stream on the web. Plus, you can find all our headlines and stories on Facebook, YouTube, and our video on demand service. This is your city. Keep up with Talking Fitzburg and the issues affecting you and your neighbors. Get connected, Fitchburg. Sign up for Fitchburg Connect, the city's monthly e-newsletter that keeps you informed about all the events, services, and updates that matter to you. Get it in your inbox once a month. Sign up today to get Fitchburg Connect. Our first item is uh to take roll call. Uh we'll start with the chair, Alder Reich Stad is present. Our vice chair Elder Herbst. Present. And uh member Elder Lepper. Present. Let the record reflect we have a quorum and all three members are present. Item three is public appearances for non-agenda items. I do not see anyone who is not here for an agenda item. So we will move on to item four, the consent agenda with the approval of minutes for June 9th meeting and the approval of routine licenses operator license report. Motion moved by Alder Leper to approve. Any questions, comments, concerns, gentlemen? None for me. All right, then I will call the question. All those in favor of the consent agenda signify by saying aye. Aye. Motion carries. Now on to the fun part. Item five. Review of the following license applications for sound permits. Item 5A is uh Lisa's birthday. This is a new event for Lisa Schuble. I hope I'm pronouncing that correctly. Uh to be held at McKee Farms Park 2930 Chapel Valley Road Fitchburg. Go ahead on Friday, June 26th. Turned off the video. Uh 2026. From 5 to 9 p.m. Oh no worries with uh amplified sound. And I see that uh Lisa is here. So uh Lisa, if you'd like to unmute and just uh introduce yourself and tell us a little bit about the event that you're holding on June 26th. Still muted, Lisa.

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