Ordinance & License Committee Meeting - February 9, 2026

The Ordinance & License Committee of the City of Waukesha met on Monday, February 9, 2026, at 6:00 PM in Council Chambers at City Hall. The committee considered several invited bartender license applications and a slate of other license renewals and new applications. All votes were unanimous (4-0) with Ald. Dean D. Lemke absent. The meeting adjourned at 6:23 PM.

Consent Calendar

• Approval of Minutes: The minutes from the January 26, 2026 meeting were approved by unanimous consent without discussion.

Public Comments & Testimony

• No members of the public were present to speak during the public comment period.

Discussion Items

• Invited Bartender Applications: The committee reviewed four applications with varying discussions:
  • Sarah Evans: Applicant was not present; the committee held her application until the next meeting at the chair's suggestion.
  • Mike Finn: Applicant answered questions about past convictions (operating after suspension, disorderly conduct domestic-related). He explained both incidents were dismissed and not alcohol-related. He had prior bartending experience but not in Waukesha. Motion to approve by Ald. Halvensleben, seconded by Ald. Manion, carried 4-0.
  • Terri Romano: Applicant was not present. Chairman Wuteska noted this was the fourth non-attendance. Motion to deny by Chairman Wuteska, seconded by Ald. Halvensleben, carried 4-0.
  • Rebecca Troyk: Applicant and her agent (Brooke Putty) described a 2023 incident of serving a minor during an undercover sting; both explained steps taken to prevent recurrence, including ID scanners and doormen. Motion to approve by Ald. Halvensleben, seconded by Ald. Manion, carried 4-0.
  • Elizabeth Washkuhn: Applicant provided a status update from a clinic showing she is clean and sober since October 2025, relating to a past drug paraphernalia charge that was dropped. She had prior bartending experience and completed a responsible server course. Motion to approve by Ald. Halvensleben, seconded by Ald. Manion, carried 4-0.
• Other Applications: The committee reviewed a combined motion covering multiple license applications. The city clerk confirmed no concerns from the clerk's or city attorney's offices. Items included:
  • Foxx View Lanes – Extension of Premises (renewal)
  • Tiki Bar – RESERVE Class B Beer & Liquor License (new application, separate premises from existing gas station license, floor plan reviewed)
  • RJ Custom Jewelry & Repair – Secondhand Jewelry Dealer License (new application)
  • Dave's Restaurant – Sidewalk Cafe Permit (renewal)
  • Taylor's People's Park – Sidewalk Cafe Permit (renewal)
  • Rochester Deli – Sidewalk Cafe Permit (renewal) Motion to approve by Ald. Halvensleben, seconded by Ald. Manion, carried 4-0.

Key Outcomes

• Held: Sarah Evans invited bartender license application (carried over to next meeting).
• Approved (4-0): Mike Finn invited bartender license.
• Denied (4-0): Terri Romano invited bartender license (due to repeated non-attendance).
• Approved (4-0): Rebecca Troyk and Elizabeth Washkuhn invited bartender licenses.
• Approved (4-0): All six other license applications as listed above.
• All approved licenses will be placed on the consent agenda for the next Common Council meeting on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 6:00 PM. Applicants were informed they are not required to attend unless the item is pulled from consent.