10.6.26 License Committee — Agenda Packet

City of Fort Atkinson City Manager's Office 101 N. Main Street Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 LICENSE COMMITTEE MEETING IN PERSON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2026 – 6:00 PM CITY HALL – SECOND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM If you have special needs or circumstances which may make communication or accessibility difficult at the meeting, please call (920) 397-9901. Accommodations will, to the fullest extent possible, be made available on request by a person with a disability. AGENDA 1. Call meeting to order 2. Roll call 3. New Business a. Review and possible recommendation to the City Council relating to Alcohol Beverage License Premise Description Bridge @ River & Main, LLC dba Proof, 10 S Water Street West (Ebbert, Clerk/Treasurer/Finance Director) b. Review and possible recommendation to the City Council relating to Alcohol Beverage License and Permit Transfer Application Sarahndipity Salon, LLC dba Sarahndipity Salon & Boutique, 88 S. Main Street (Ebbert, Clerk/Treasurer/Finance Director) 4. Adjournment Date Posted: October 2, 2026 CC: City Council; City Staff; City Attorney; Fort Atkinson Chamber of Commerce; Fort Atkinson School District; News Media Notice is hereby given that a majority of the Fort Atkinson City Council may be present at this meeting at the location and time indicated above to gather information about any subject matters on this agenda over which they have decision-making responsibility. This may constitute a meeting of the City Council pursuant to State ex rel. Badke v. Greendale Village Bd., 173 Wis.2d. 553, 494 N.W.2d 408 (1993), and must be noticed as such although the City Council will not take any formal action at this meeting. Visit us online! City news and information can be found at www.fortatkinsonwi.gov, and be sure to follow us on Facebook @FortAtkinsonWI. Page 1 of 9 Page 2 of 9 City of Fort Atkinson City Manager's Office 101 N. Main Street Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 MEMORANDUM DATE: October 6, 2026 TO: Committee/Commission/Board FROM: Michelle Ebbert, Clerk/Treasurer/Finance Director RE: Review and possible recommendation to the City Council relating to Alcohol Beverage License Premise Description Bridge @ River & Main, LLC dba Proof, 10 S Water Street West (Ebbert, Clerk/Treasurer/Finance Director) BACKGROUND Under Wisconsin State Stat. § 125.04(3)(h) provides that a licensee must notify the issuing authority in writing within 30 days of any change to an alcohol beverage license, specifically when there is a change to the premise description. A proposed change to the premise description during the licensing period should be submitted to the municipality for review and approval before the license is amended. The premise description must particularly describe the premise, including buildings, room or land under his/her control where alcohol beverages will be sold, served, consumed or stored. The description shall also include where records pertaining to the purchase of alcohol from distributors are kept. Records are not required to be onsite. However, it is not noted where they can be found upon inspection. DISCUSSION Bridge @ River & Main, LLC dba Proof/Bridge has submitted a request to amend the premise description for their location at 10 S. Water Street West. The current alcohol license description includes the event space, known as Bridge at 88 S. Main Street and the lower level restaurant, known as Proof at 10 S. Water Street West. The properties are separate parcels, owned by the same owner, Rock River Rental, LLC and has capability to utilize the alcohol license for both locations, which has been the situation. The location of 88 S. Main Street is being leased to another individual and, therefore, the premise description must be amended to exclude such space. Owner, Christa Bowers provided documentation providing, the Bridge space street level and 3rd floor are being rented to Sarahndipity LLC and will not be using the liquor license. Proof and the kitchen on the basement level of Bridge will still be utilizing the liquor license. Proof is currently not open to the public on a regular basis however is being rented for events/parties. Proof is a lower level bar with adjacent fully working kitchen. All records for Proof are held at Page 3 of 9 the home office at W7545 Blackhawk Island Road, Fort Atkinson. It is noted that the business has multiple points of entrance however neither party can access the other property nor will allow access. FINANCIAL ANALYSIS There is no fee associated with a premise description change. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the License Committee recommend the City Council approve the premise description change for Bridge @ River & Main, LLC dba Proof/Bridge for use at 10 S. Water Street West for the licensing period of October 21, 2026 through June 30, 2027. ATTACHMENTS 1. Change of Premise Location Proof Bridge September-October 2026_Redacted Page 4 of 9 Page 5 of 9 City of Fort Atkinson City Manager's Office 101 N. Main Street Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 MEMORANDUM DATE: October 6, 2026 TO: Committee/Commission/Board FROM: Michelle Ebbert, Clerk/Treasurer/Finance Director RE: Review and possible recommendation to the City Council relating to Alcohol Beverage License and Permit Transfer Application Sarahndipity Salon, LLC dba Sarahndipity Salon & Boutique, 88 S. Main Street (Ebbert, Clerk/Treasurer/Finance Director) BACKGROUND Wisconsin State Statute 125.04(12)(a) Every alcohol beverage license or permit may be transferred to another place or premises within the same municipality. Transfers shall be made by the issuing authority upon payment of a fee of $10.00 to the issuing authority. DISCUSSION Sarahndipity Salon LLC holds a "Class A" Intoxicating Liquor and Class "A" Fermented Malt Beverage license for use at 121 N. Main Street. She has submitted an Alcohol Beverage License and Permit Transfer Application to transfer the Class A license to 88 S. Main Street, formerly known as Bridge. The property at 88 S Main Street had been included as a premise for the license held by Bridge @ River & Main LLC dba Proof/Bridge for use at 10 S. Water Street West. The owners of Bridge @ River & Main submitted a request to amend the premise description to exclude 88 S. Main Street from the alcohol license. It is noted that the building has multiple points of entrances between 88 S. Main Street and 10 S. Water Street West. However, neither party can access the other property nor will allow access. FINANCIAL ANALYSIS There is a $10.00 fee for the transfer application, which the applicant has paid. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the License Committee recommend the City Council approve the license transfer for Sarahndipity Salon LLC d/b/a Sarahndipity Salon & Boutique for use at 88 S. Main Street for the licensing period of October 22, 2026 through June 30, 2027. ATTACHMENTS 1. Transfer Application Sarahndipity Salon October 2026_Redacted Page 6 of 9 Page 7 of 9 Page 8 of 9 Page 9 of 9