9.15.26 License Committee — Minutes

City of Fort Atkinson City Manager's Office 101 N. Main Street Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 LICENSE COMMITTEE MEETING IN PERSON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2026 – 6:15 PM CITY HALL – SECOND FLOOR, CONFERENCE ROOM MINUTES 1. Call meeting to order President Jaeckel called the meeting to order at 6:15 pm. 2. Roll call Present: Cm. Lescohier, Cm. Price and President Jaeckel. Also present: City Manager and City Clerk/Treasurer/Finance Director. 3. New Business a. Review and possible recommendation to the City Council relating to Alcohol Beverage License Agent Change DLM Group LLC, dba Jennies Entertainment Center, 1245 Whitewater Avenue (Ebbert, Clerk/Treasurer/Finance Director) Clerk Ebbert provided that within State Statutes, the Agent of an LLC must be a resident of the State. The agent noted for DLM Group, LLC dba Jennie's Entertainment Center located at 1245 Whitewater Avenue has since moved out of Wisconsin and therefore must appoint a new agent. The appointment of agent and individual questionnaire was submitted by Romie Johnson. There is a $10.00 agent fee change associated with this request. Cm. Lescohier moved, seconded by Price to recommend the City Council approve of the agent change for DLM Group, LLC dba Jennie's Entertainment Center at 1425 Whitewater Avenue for the licensing period of October 7, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Motion carried. b. Review and possible recommendation to the City Council relating to Alcohol Beverage License Name Change ("DBA" Change) for Creamery 201, LLC dba Vallarta Bar and Grill, LLC at 201 N. Main Street (Ebbert, Clerk/Treasurer/Finance Director) Clerk Ebbert provided that Creamery, 201 LLC has submitted a request to change the DBA (doing business as) for their location at 201 N. Main Street Ste. 220. Creamery 201 has a "Class B" Intoxicating Liquor and Class "B" Fermented Malt Beverage license. The request is to operate as Vallarta Bar and Grill at said location. There is no change to the premises description and is as provided: Second floor of 201 N Main Street, hallways and outdoor enclosed area, Suite 220 and outdoor seating area. The premise includes the event venue and the attached restaurant with outdoor patio. Price moved, seconded by Lescohier to recommend the City Council approve the dba change for Creamery 201, LLC to dba Vallarta Bar and Grill, LLC for use at 201 N. Main Street Ste 220 for the licensing period of October 7, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Motion carried. 4. Adjournment Price moved, seconded by Lescohier to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 6:22 pm. Respectfully submitted, Michelle Ebbert City Clerk/Treasurer/Finance Director City of Fort Atkinson City Manager's Office 101 N. Main Street Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 MEMORANDUM DATE: September 15, 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 Agent Change DLM Group LLC, dba Jennies Entertainment Center, 1245 Whitewater Avenue (Ebbert, Clerk/Treasurer/Finance Director) BACKGROUND The State of Wisconsin regulates alcohol licensing for local governments through Chapter 125. Alcohol Licenses issued to Limited Liability Companies must appoint an agent to operate the business. Agent responsibilities per Statute are listed below: (6) Licenses to corporations and limited liability companies; appointment of agents. 125.04(6)(a)(a) Agent. No corporation or limited liability company organized under the laws of this state or of any other state or foreign country may be issued any alcohol beverage license or permit unless: 125.04(6)(a)1. 1. The entity first appoints an agent in the manner prescribed by the authority issuing the license or permit. In addition to the qualifications under sub. (5), the agent must, with respect to character, record and reputation, be satisfactory to the issuing authority. 125.04(6)(a)2. 2. The entity vests in the agent, by properly authorized and executed written delegation, full authority and control of the premises described in the license or permit of the entity, and of the conduct of all business on the premises relative to alcohol beverages, that the licensee or permittee could have and exercise if it were a natural person. 125.04(6)(b) (b) Successor agent. A corporation or limited liability company may cancel the appointment of an agent and appoint a successor agent to act in the agent's place, for the remainder of the license year or until another agent is appointed, as follows: 125.04(6)(b)1. 1. The successor agent shall meet the same qualifications required of the first appointed agent. 125.04(6)(b)2. 2. The entity shall immediately notify the issuing authority, in writing, of the appointment of the successor agent and the reason for the cancellation and new appointment. 125.04(6)(c) (c) Authority of successor. A successor agent shall have all the authority, perform all the functions and be charged with all the duties of the previous agent of the corporation or limited liability company until the next regular or special meeting of the issuing authority if a license is held. However, the license of the corporation or limited liability company shall cease to be in force if, prior to the next regular or special meeting of the issuing authority, the clerk of the licensing authority receives notice of disapproval of the successor agent by a peace officer of the municipality issuing the license. DISCUSSION DLM Group, LLC dba Jennie's Entertainment Center, located at 1245 Whitewater Avenue, has submitted a request for an agent change. Agents for licensed establishments manage many aspects of a business including scheduling, hiring, ordering of product, and managing finances. A background check was performed on the applicant without concerns. Per State Statute, 125.04(5)(a)(2) Individuals, all natural persons in a partnership and the agents of corporations and limited liability companies are subject to 90 day continuous residency in this state prior to the date of application. The prior agent had since moved out of Wisconsin, therefore requiring the assignment of a new agent. FINANCIAL ANALYSIS There is a $10 fee associated with an agent change. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the License Committee recommends to the City Council approval of the agent change for DLM Group, LLC dba Jennie's Entertainment Center at 1425 Whitewater Avenue for the licensing period of October 7, 2026 through June 30, 2027. ATTACHMENTS 1. DLM Group Agent Appointment Romie Johnson_Redacted City of Fort Atkinson City Manager's Office 101 N. Main Street Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 MEMORANDUM DATE: September 15, 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 Name Change ("DBA" Change) for Creamery 201, LLC dba Vallarta Bar and Grill, LLC at 201 N. Main Street (Ebbert, Clerk/Treasurer/Finance Director) BACKGROUND The State of Wisconsin regulates alcohol licensing for local governments through Chapter 125. Local governments are given the authority to issue licenses where alcohol is consumed in a public place in accordance with requirements set forth by Statute. There are three classes of Licenses: Class A, Class B, and Class C. “Class C” pertains strictly to wine with consumption on- site in a restaurant. The difference between Class A and B is where alcohol is authorized for sale and for consumption. Class A generally offers sale of alcohol on-site with consumption off-site (e.g. grocery or liquor store, gas station or convenience store). Class B allows for on-site sale and on-site consumption (e.g. Restaurant, Bar, Bowling Alley, Tavern). Class A can easily be remembered as you consume alcohol Away from the premises. Likewise, Class B you consume on-site, for example Bar. DISCUSSION Creamery, 201 LLC has submitted a request to change the DBA (doing business as) for their location at 201 N. Main Street Ste. 220. Creamery 201 has a "Class B" Intoxicating Liquor and Class "B" Fermented Malt Beverage license. The request is to operate as Vallarta Bar and Grill at said location. There is no change to the premises description and is as provided: Second floor of 201 N Main Street, hallways and outdoor enclosed area, Suite 220 and outdoor seating area. The premise includes the event venue and the attached restaurant with outdoor patio. FINANCIAL ANALYSIS There are no fees associated with a DBA change. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the License Committee recommend to City Council to approve the dba change for Creamery 201, LLC to dba Vallarta Bar and Grill, LLC for use at 201 N. Main Street for the licensing period of October 7, 2026 through June 30, 2027. ATTACHMENTS 1. Creamery 201 - Vallarta Bar and Grill 09042026