Ordinance and Licensing Committee Meeting - August 10, 2026
Ordinance and Licensing Committee Meeting - August 10, 2026
The Ordinance and Licensing Committee of the City of Waukesha met on August 10, 2026, at 6:00 PM. The meeting was called to order with all members present except Alderman Halgastead. The committee approved several routine items and recommended updated snow removal regulations, approved a centralized polling place for a special election, and authorized a special event alcohol license.
Consent Calendar
- Approval of Minutes: Minutes from June 22, 2026 (with a minor correction) and July 13, 2026 were approved unanimously.
- Other License Applications: The committee approved the following licenses unanimously:
- CVS Pharmacy #8947 – Class A Beer and Liquor
- Club 400 – Extension of Premises
- Joey's Resale – Secondhand Article Dealer
- Wings and Wheels 2026 – Temporary Class B License
Public Comments & Testimony
- No members of the public or city employees were present for public comment.
Discussion Items
- Bartender Application – Chelsea Gorsuch: Held over to the next meeting as the applicant was not present and had not been properly invited.
- Snow and Ice Removal Ordinance Update (ID 2604063): Engineering Technician Emma Hastings presented the proposed updates to Waukesha Municipal Code 6.12. Key changes included:
- Consolidating separate sections for sidewalks, curb ramps, bus pads, and fire hydrants into one unified requirement.
- Extending the compliance timeline from 12 hours to 24 hours to align with realistic enforcement and neighboring municipalities.
- Adding a definition for “formal sidewalk” vs. recreational paths.
- Clarifying that properties with grass strips between the sidewalk and public right-of-way are still required to clear snow.
- Committee members asked about enforcement for elderly residents regarding fire hydrants (no specific accommodation in ordinance) and about dual-sidewalk properties. Enforcement is complaint-based, with a contractor used for non-compliance and costs billed to property owners.
- Polling Place for Special Election (ID 2604083): Due to the vacancy of County Executive Paul Farrow, a special primary is scheduled for November 17, 2026, and a special general election for December 15, 2026. City Clerk Molly presented the ordinance to designate City Hall as the centralized polling place because several regular locations are unavailable. Estimated voter turnout is 15% (~6,500 voters). The committee discussed distributing informational flyers at the November 3, 2026 general election and during early voting to minimize confusion.
- AB-105 – North Pillar Brewing Company for Fiesta del Rio: Application for a temporary alcohol license for September 6, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Frame Park Amphitheater, 701 East Moreland Boulevard. No concerns were raised.
Key Outcomes
- Snow Removal Ordinance Update: Motion to recommend approval to the City Council passed unanimously (Ayes: all present).
- Special Election Polling Place: Motion to approve the ordinance designating City Hall as the polling place for the November 17 primary and December 15 special election passed unanimously.
- Fiesta del Rio License: Motion to approve AB-105 passed unanimously.
- Bartender Application: Held over; the applicant will be properly invited for the next meeting.
- Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 6:20 PM.
Meeting Transcript
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