Alcohol License Advisory Committee Meeting - September 1, 2026
Alcohol License Advisory Committee Meeting - September 1, 2026
The Alcohol License Advisory Committee (ALAC) met on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at 8:00 AM in Council Chambers, 18 North Jackson Street, Janesville, Wisconsin. The committee approved the minutes from the previous meeting, conducted a public hearing and approved a new Class B liquor license for The Teacher's Lounge, and received staff reports on police activity and license quotas. The meeting adjourned without any public comments on non-agenda items.
Consent Calendar
- Approval of Minutes: The minutes from the August 4, 2026, ALAC meeting were approved unanimously by voice vote (motion by Bumpus, second by Strunts).
Public Comments & Testimony
- Non‑public hearing items: No members of the public addressed the committee regarding items on the agenda that did not require a public hearing.
Discussion Items
- Original License Application – The Teacher's Lounge: A public hearing was held for a Class B Intoxicating Liquor and Fermented Malt Beverage License for The Teacher's Lounge, LLC, doing business as The Teacher's Lounge, located at 1637 E. Racine St. Applicant Jacob White stated he plans to operate initially without renovations, preferring to understand the business before making changes. Deputy Chief reported no concerns. The public hearing was opened and closed with no speakers. The committee voted unanimously to approve the license (motion by Sickich, second by Riley). Chair reminded the applicant of his responsibility for beverage service at all times.
- Staff Reports:
- Police Department: No incidents or activity to report involving licensed establishments.
- City Clerk’s Quota Report: The clerk noted that two Class B license quotas remain. Upcoming applications are anticipated, including from The Loft at Gray Goose (an event venue) and a movie theater (whose closure status is unclear). The clerk reported stronger‑than‑normal inquiries related to construction.
- Temporary Licenses: None issued.
- Follow‑ups on Licenses with Conditions: None.
Key Outcomes
- Approved minutes of August 4, 2026 (unanimous).
- Approved original Class B liquor license for The Teacher's Lounge (unanimous).
- Meeting adjourned by unanimous consent (motion by Sickich, second by Knox).
Meeting Transcript
Call to order the September 1st meeting of the Alcohol License Advisory Committee. Who do you have? The roll call, please. Chair person Miller. Here. Committee member Struns. Here. Committee member Sickich. Here. Committee member Bumpus. Here. Committee member Knox. Here. Committee member Riley? Here. And Council Member Nino is absent, but we do have a quorum. All right. Everyone have an opportunity to take a look at the minutes. Any corrections, changes? If none, I would entertain a motion. Motion we approve. Motion to approve by Bumpus. Second. Second by Strunts. 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 wishes to address the committee that is not here for anything on the agenda? Going once, twice. All right. We will move on to licenses. Original application and public hearing for a class B intoxicating liquor and fermented malt beverage license for the teachers lounge LLC doing business as the teacher's lounge at 1637 East Racine Street. Would you just state your name and address so I can capture it? Jacob White, 402 East Holm Street. All right. So this is a sale and a relinquishment. Is that correct? All right. Are there any questions from the committee regarding this license? Sir, are you doing any renovations to the property? Not before we open. I want to get in and work in the building, get to meet everybody coming into that place from a different perspective than I have currently before we decide on any changes to make to the facility. Okay. And you know that those have changes have to come through the city. Yep. Any questions? Yeah. Deputy Chief, do you have any concerns about this license?
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