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September 9, 2026 Common Council Agenda 1 City of Lake Geneva, 626 Geneva St, Lake Geneva, WI 53147-262.248.3673-www.cityoflakegeneva.gov Common Council Agenda Wednesday, September 9, 2026 - 6:00 PM Lake Geneva City Hall; Council Chambers Members: Mayor Todd Krause, Council President Cindy Yager, Council Vice President Cathy Stoodley, Alderpersons: JaNelle Powers, Sherri Ames, Linda Frame, Mary Jo Fesenmaier, Brian Smith and Joel Hoiland 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Comments from the public as allowed by Wis. Stats. §19.84(2), limited to items on this agenda, except for public hearing items. Comments will be limited to 5 minutes 4. Discussion/Action regarding an application for a temporary extension to the alcohol license held by Capitol Geneva LLC dba Lake City Social for the Cars & Company event on September 13, 2026 from 11am to 5pm 5. Adjournment Requests from persons with disabilities, who need assistance to participate in this meeting or hearing, should be made to the City Clerk’s office in advance so the appropriate accommodations can be made. Page 1 of 7 Agenda Memo 09/02/2026 4:19 PM (CDT) Agenda Memo Review and Approval Procedure 1. Purpose This procedure governs how agenda memos move from initial drafting through committee recommendation and final Council approval. It applies to all agenda memos submitted by City staff or a designated contractor. 2. Overview: Two Phases The workflow runs in two phases: Phase 1 — Committee Level. Department Head submission to City Attorney (purpose dependent), and City Administrator review, and ends with the item going through the required committee(s). Phase 2 — Council Level. Begins once committee review is complete. The Department Head submits a truncated form incorporating any changes, which goes through City Attorney (purpose dependent) and City Administrator review before the item is finalized for the Council agenda. Select the Appropriate Meeting Level for Your Item Committee Committee Council Brief Subject Title Temp Premises Change-LCS Agenda Item Wording Discussion/Action regarding an application for a temporary change to the alcohol license held by Capitol Geneva LLC dba Lake City Social for the Cars & Company event on September 13, 2026 from 11am to 5pm Submitted By Vanessa Jahns-Deputy City Clerk Submitter Email Address vjahns@cityoflakegeneva.gov Purpose of Committee Request General Business Background / Request Lake City Social holds an annual fundraiser for pediatric cancer research that requires them to temporarily extend the premises on their alcohol license to include the parking lot and fenced in awning area out front. This event has successfully occurred without issue for the past 4 years, this year will be the 5th annual event, no issues have come up during review, and the applicant is also obtaining their temporary use permit from the Building & Zoning Department. This premises change request is normally turned in with the applicant's renewal paperwork during the spring. Due to various factors, this request was not received and processed in the normal manner that it has been in the past. We are requesting that the Council consider and grant the applicant's request to temporarily extend their premises. Does Item Have a Fiscal/Budget Impact? N/A Does Item Have Ordinance or Policy Implications or Changes? N/A Page 1/2 Page 2 of 7 Possible Motion Approve the temporary premises extension to Capitol Geneva LLC dba Lake City Social's alcohol license to include the lower level parking lot and fenced in awning area out front for the Cars & Company event on September 13, 2026, from 11am to 5pm. Necessary Attachments Premises Change 2025 - Curing Kids Cancer Fundraiser_Redacted.pdf Temp Prem Change-Layout Back Parking Lot (002).docx Temp Prem Change-Layout Front Parking Lot (002).docx Page 2/2 Page 3 of 7 CITY OF LAKE GENEVA 626 Geneva Street, Lake Geneva, WI 53147- (262) 248-3673-www.cityoflakegeneva.gov Premise Change Application Page 1 of 2 01/2026 Alcohol License Change to Premises Application Please fill in all blanks completely. Incomplete applications will be rejected. Please note: Not necessary for premises changes during the renewal process. Application Checklist:  Applicant must currently hold a valid alcohol license  Applicant obtained a Temporary Use Permit or Conditional Use Permit from the Building and Zoning Department (for special events and permanent outdoor areas)  Scaled diagram which accurately depicts the location of the premises change or extension. Such drawing shall include the access points, fencing (if applicable) and the location where alcohol will be stored and/or served.  Application Fee of $25.00 to amend an already approved licensed premises. Applicant Information Applicant Name: _____________________________________________________________________ Establishment Name: _________________________________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________ Alcohol License No.: _____________________ Phone: Describe new premises: Please Check:  Request for premises extension to sidewalk café  Request for premises extension to permanent outdoor area  Request for temporary (special event) premises extension  Other request for premises change Also include the fenced in awning area out front. Stephen Schroeder Capitol Geneva LLC dba Lake City Social 111 Center Street Lake Geneva WI 53147 2026 - 1 Lower level parking lot along river & cove hotel pool. Will have slightly amplified background music, drinks available & car show set up for fundraiser for pediatric cancer foundation called Curing Kids Cancer, this is our 5th annual car show fundraiser. ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Page 4 of 7 Premise Change Application Page 2 of 2 01/2026 Special Event Information (For Temporary Premises Extension Only) Event Title: __________________________________________________________________________________ Date and Time of Event: _______________________________________________________________________ Have you obtained a Temporary Use Permit (or Conditional Use Permit) from the Building and Zoning Department? Yes No Event Description: _______________ ________________________ _____________________________________________ Signature of Applicant Date For Office Use Only Date Filed with Clerk: ______________________________________ Total Amount: $__________________ Receipt No.: ______________ Date Forwarded to Police Chief: _______________________ Police Chief Signature: _______________________________ Approved Denied Date Forwarded to Zoning Administrator: ______________ (for non-sidewalk café applications) Zoning Administrator Signature: ______________________ Approved Denied Date of FLR/Council Approval: _______________ Copies Provided to: Police Chief Cars & Company September 13, 2026 / 11am-5pm Car show fundraiser for pediatric cancer. will have car show, silent auction and other raffle. Ticketed event and not open to general public that day. 100% of proceeds of all tickets and sales that day get donated to Curing Kids Cancer 9/1/2026 ✔ Page 5 of 7 DRIVEWAY SIDEWALK SIDEWALK SIDEWALK GARAGE GUEST ENTRANCE SIDEWALK SIDEWALK Lake City Social BUILDING ADDITIONAL RESTROOMS INSIDE ELECTRIC BOX GAS METERS EMPLOYEE ENTRANCE COVE POOL AREA COVE CABANA BAR / POOL AREA COVE POOL AREA OUTER GRASS / LANDSCAPING CREEK CREEK CREEK CREEK CREEK CREEK CREEK CREEK STREET ENTRANCE – Staffed for alcohol control Fencing for alcohol control Entire Lot To Be Used For Car Show, Live Music & Food/Beverage Service Page 6 of 7 SIDEWALK DRIVEWAY DRIVEWAY DRIVEWAY Lake City Social Building / Patio LAKE CITY SOCIAL LOWER PARKING LOTLAKE CITY SOCIAL AWNING THE COVE HOTEL AWNING PARKING STALLS FENCED AREA FENCED AREA The Cove Hotel Page 7 of 7

Source: City of Lake Geneva website. First collected Oct 8, 2026.