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Alcohol License Advisory Committee Meeting Summary - August 4, 2026

Meeting Portal — Tuesday, August 4, 2026
BodyJanesville, Wisconsin
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DateTuesday, August 4, 2026
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Transcript — Verbatim
0:07

We will call to order the Tuesday, August 4th meeting of the Alcohol License Advisory Committee.

0:15

Could we have the roll call, please?

0:17

Chair Carson Miller.

0:18

Here.

0:18

Committee member Strums.

0:20

Here.

0:20

Committee Member Sickic?

0:21

Here.

0:22

Council Member Nino?

0:23

Here.

0:23

Committee member Bumpus?

0:24

Here.

0:25

Committee member Riley?

0:26

Here.

0:27

And Committee Member Knox is not with us today, so there are six present.

0:31

We do have a quorum.

0:32

All right.

0:33

Did everyone have an opportunity to take a look at the minutes from the last meeting?

0:38

If so, I would entertain a motion.

0:47

Motion to approve by Bumpus.

0:49

Second by Riley.

0:51

All those in favor say aye.

0:53

Aye.

0:54

Any opposed?

0:55

Seeing none, that passes unanimously.

0:59

Requests and comments from the public regarding items on the agenda not requiring a public hearing.

1:05

Is there anyone in chambers that would like to speak?

1:11

Please come forward.

1:12

Mr.

1:13

Querna.

1:21

Lori, correct me if I'm wrong.

1:22

Is this four minutes?

1:23

It is.

1:24

Yep.

1:24

All right.

1:25

Mr.

1:26

Corner, you'll have four minutes.

1:27

All right, I'll to address the quick.

1:29

Ed Corner 4242 minimal point roll at Janesville.

1:32

I have a uh concern about where the parking will be for the uh Bazinga Black Party.

1:41

Uh week ago Sunday, they had a uh car show at uh Santa Maria parking lot, which is uh next to ours, and I got about five calls that the music was so loud or the speakers, and uh so I got there and I walked over to see if they could turn the speakers the other way or turn them down, and I didn't get any cooperation at all.

2:06

So you know I'm concerned about is there gonna be trouble in the parking lot and it's right next uh it's right next to ours.

2:16

Yep, they're parking.

2:18

Uh that's what my question is where are they going to be parking?

2:21

Are they going to be parking in the Santa Maria parking lot, which would be next to ours?

2:27

So uh and is there going to be trouble in the parking lot and how is that going to be uh taken care of?

2:33

So thank you.

2:39

Is there anyone else in chambers that would like to address the committee?

2:45

Going once, twice, all right.

2:49

Moving on to the licenses application for a temporary class B license by Wisconsin Active Threat Training Association for Saturday, August 15th, 2026?

3:07

Good morning.

3:08

Good morning.

3:09

I've never done this before, so I don't know what you guys need for me, but I'm Jeremy Wiley from the police department on behalf of Wisconsin Active Threat Training Association Mr.

3:17

Wiley.

3:18

Would you just give us an overview on what your intent is for your event?

3:22

Uh so we're doing a fundraising softball tournament, uh, primarily for first responders, but we do have other teams coming in.

3:28

The benefit of that money is going to be used to provide first responder training to act of threat response within the community of Jamesville for both Janesville Police and Janesville Fire.

3:42

And it appears that your alcohol will be limited to one location.

3:46

Is that correct?

3:46

Correct.

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Summary of Proceedings

Alcohol License Advisory Committee Meeting Summary - August 4, 2026

The Alcohol License Advisory Committee (ALAC) met on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 8:00 AM in Council Chambers. The committee approved three temporary license extensions and three original license applications, all unanimously, following public hearings and discussion. Staff reports indicated no significant issues.

Consent Calendar

  • Approval of Minutes: The minutes from the July 7, 2026, ALAC meeting were approved unanimously by voice vote.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Ed Corner (4242 Mineral Point Roll, Janesville) expressed concerns about the Bazinga block party scheduled for August 15, 2026. He noted previous noise issues from a car show at the Santa Maria parking lot and asked about parking arrangements and potential disturbances for his property.

Discussion Items

  • Temporary Class B License – Wisconsin Active Threat Training Association: Jeremy Wiley (Police Department, on behalf of the association) requested a license for a fundraising softball tournament on August 15, 2026. Alcohol will be limited to one location with signs restricting carry-in/out. The association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing first responder training. No weapons allowed except for on-duty officers. No police concerns. Approved unanimously via roll call (6-0).
  • Temporary Extension of Class B Premise – Slicks Saloon: Applicant requested an extension for a customer appreciation day on October 3, 2026. The location is in a residential neighborhood with fencing. This is the fourth such event. No police concerns. Approved unanimously by voice vote.
  • Temporary Extension of Class B Premise – Bazinga: Applicant requested an extension for a block party on August 15, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM (last call 8:15 PM). Expected attendance 300–350, with 21+ event. Parking will be shared with neighboring businesses (Bazinga, Gif & Ray, and bowling alley). Security of 6–7 guards will be present. Applicant apologized for prior noise issues at a car show. Police questioned fencing on the back side; applicant confirmed fencing and security will be placed there. Committee member urged monitoring of boundaries and overflow parking. Approved unanimously by voice vote.
  • Original Application & Public Hearing – Class B License for Unity Hospitality, Inc. dba Park City: Applicant (new owner of 3 weeks) plans to offer wine, beer, and mimosas at breakfast and eventually dinner. The bar will be behind a host station. Hours: 7:00 AM–2:00 PM (or 3:00 PM) and 4:00 PM–11:00 PM. No police concerns. Public hearing held with no speakers. Approved unanimously; will go to City Council on Monday, August 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM.
  • Original Application & Public Hearing – Class B License for Janesville Sweet Berry, LLC dba Janesville Sweet Berry: Applicant (new tenant at former steakhouse location) had a soft opening on July 23 and grand opening on July 24, 2026. Alcohol sales initially described as 40% of business but clarified as 5–8%. There is a bar with 8 seats. Alcohol will be kept in staff areas. Plans to be a family restaurant during the day and bar at night (Friday and Saturday only currently). No police concerns. Public hearing held with no speakers. Approved unanimously; goes to City Council on August 10.
  • Original Application & Public Hearing – Class A License for We Three, Inc. dba Taneja Liquors: Change of ownership for existing liquor/convenience store/gas station at 404 N. Parker Dr. Same premises and DBA. Storage of alcohol occurs in employee-only backroom. Two employees required on duty from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM. No police concerns. Public hearing held with no speakers. Approved unanimously; goes to City Council.

Key Outcomes

  • All six license applications were approved unanimously (6-0). Three applications (Park City, Janesville Sweet Berry, Taneja Liquors) will proceed to the Janesville City Council meeting on Monday, August 10, 2026, at 6:00 PM for final approval.
  • Staff reports indicated no notable police incidents, quota report showed two remaining Class B licenses pending issuance (including the Children's Museum license, which may be subject to quota exceptions for hotels/colosseums).

Meeting Transcript

We will call to order the Tuesday, August 4th meeting of the Alcohol License Advisory Committee. Could we have the roll call, please? Chair Carson Miller. Here. Committee member Strums. Here. Committee Member Sickic? Here. Council Member Nino? Here. Committee member Bumpus? Here. Committee member Riley? Here. And Committee Member Knox is not with us today, so there are six present. We do have a quorum. All right. Did everyone have an opportunity to take a look at the minutes from the last meeting? If so, I would entertain a motion. Motion to approve by Bumpus. Second by Riley. All those in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Seeing none, that passes unanimously. Requests and comments from the public regarding items on the agenda not requiring a public hearing. Is there anyone in chambers that would like to speak? Please come forward. Mr. Querna. Lori, correct me if I'm wrong. Is this four minutes? It is. Yep. All right. Mr. Corner, you'll have four minutes. All right, I'll to address the quick. Ed Corner 4242 minimal point roll at Janesville. I have a uh concern about where the parking will be for the uh Bazinga Black Party. Uh week ago Sunday, they had a uh car show at uh Santa Maria parking lot, which is uh next to ours, and I got about five calls that the music was so loud or the speakers, and uh so I got there and I walked over to see if they could turn the speakers the other way or turn them down, and I didn't get any cooperation at all. So you know I'm concerned about is there gonna be trouble in the parking lot and it's right next uh it's right next to ours. Yep, they're parking. Uh that's what my question is where are they going to be parking? Are they going to be parking in the Santa Maria parking lot, which would be next to ours? So uh and is there going to be trouble in the parking lot and how is that going to be uh taken care of? So thank you. Is there anyone else in chambers that would like to address the committee? Going once, twice, all right. Moving on to the licenses application for a temporary class B license by Wisconsin Active Threat Training Association for Saturday, August 15th, 2026?

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