September 14, 2026 - Public Safety & Welfare Committee Packet

CITY OF VERONA 111 Lincoln Street Verona, WI 53593 (608) 845-6495 veronawi.gov PUBLIC SAFETY & WELFARE COMMITTEE AGENDA DATE: MONDAY , SEPTEMBER 14, 2026 TIME: 6:30PM LOCATION: COUNCIL CHAMBERS 111 LINCOLN ST VERONA, WI 53593 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Public Comment 4. Approval of the minutes from the August 10, 2026 Public Safety and Welfare Committee meeting 5. Discussion and Possible Action Re: Application for a Class "B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Reserve "Class B" Intoxicating Liquor License for JAGA Enterprises, LLC d/b/a Putters Bar & Grill, located at 503 W Verona Ave., Suite 400, Josh Hurley, Agent 6. Discussion and Possible Action Re: Special Event Application from Art House 360 and Application for a Temporary Class “B” Fermented Malt Beverage and Temporary “Class B” Wine License from Verona Maker Space for the Dancing with the Arts Event on Saturday, September 26, 2026 7. Discussion and Possible Action Re: Special Event Application and Temporary Class “B” Fermented Malt Beverage and Temporary “Class B” Wine License from Le Jordan, Verona Area Chamber of Commerce, for Fall Fest on Friday, September 25, 2026 8. Discussion and Possible Action Re: Application for a Full-Service Retail Outlet from Hop Haus for the Christkindl Market on December 11-December 13, 2026 9. Discussion and Possible Action Re: Ordinance No 26 -1123 Amending Section 10-1- 27 (a)(113 and 114) Related to Parking Stalls on West Verona Ave. 10. Discussion and Possible Action Re: Ordinance No. 26-1124 Amending Section 10-1- 33 Traffic and Parking Regulations on School District Grounds 11. Discussion and Possible Action Re: Updated Application for a Short-Term Rental License from Beit Bracha, LLC Located at 415 S. Main St. 12. Discussion and Possible Action Re: Updated Application for a Short-Term Rental License from R&L Dane Investments, LLC Located at 527 & 529 Melody Lane 13. Adjournment 1 Phil Hoechst, Chairperson POSTED: September 11, 2026 Verona City Hall Verona Public Library Miller’s Market All agendas are posted on the City’s website at: veronawi.gov Notice is hereby given that a quorum of the members of the City Council or other standing committees of the City Council may be present at the meeting of the Public Safety and Welfare Committee to gather information about a subject over which they have decision-making responsibility. The City Council and any other standing committees will not take formal action at this meeting. IF YOU NEED AN INTERPRETER, MATERIALS IN ALTERNATIVE FORMATS OR OTHER ACCOMODATION TO ACCESS THE MEETING, PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY CLERK AT 608 -845-6495 AT LEAST 48 HOURS PRECEDING THE MEETING. EVERY REASONABLE EFFORT WILL BE MADE TO ACCOMMODATE YOUR REQUEST. 2 CITY OF VERONA PUBLIC SAFETY & WELFARE COMMITTEE MINUTES August 10, 2026 Council Chambers 1. Call to Order: Hoechst called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. 2. Roll Call: Phil Hoechst, Lachlann Swanson, and Alejandro Hernandez (via Zoom) were present. Also present: Lt. Scott Moen and City Clerk Holly Licht. 3. Public Comment: None 4. Approval of the minutes from the July 27, 2026 Public Safety and Welfare Committee meeting Motion by Swanson, seconded by Hoechst to approve the minutes from the July 27, 2026 Public Safety and Welfare Committee meeting. Motion carried 3-0. 5. Discussion and Possible Action Re: Special Event Permit Application from Abby VanValkenburg, World Triathlon Corp, for Ironman Wisconsin on September 13, 2026 Motion by Hoechst, seconded by Hernandez to approve a Special Event Permit Application from Abby VanValkenburg, World Triathlon Corp, for Ironman Wisconsin on September 13, 2026. Moen noted there is a slight change in the route. It will be safer for bikers and will require less police assistance. Motion carried 3-0. 6. Discussion and Possible Action Re: Special Event Permit Application from Tess Romanski, FairShare CSA Coalition, for Bike the Barns on September 20, 2026 Motion by Hoechst, seconded by Swanson to approve a Special Event Permit Application from Tess Romanski, FairShare CSA Coalition, for Bike the Barns on September 20, 2026. Motion carried 3-0. 7. Discussion and Possible Action Re: Resolution No. 26-028 Naming Private Roads for 911 Purposes at 1979 Milky Way Motion by Hoechst, seconded by Swanson to recommend that the Common Council approve Resolution No. 26-028 Naming Private Roads for 911 Purposes at 3 1979 Milky Way. Motion carried 2-0 with Hernandez abstaining. 8. Discussion and Possible Action Re: Resolution No. 26-029 Renaming a Portion of Country View Road to Epic Lane Motion by Swanson, seconded by Hoechst to recommend that the Common Council approve Resolution No. 26-029 Renaming a Portion of Country View Road to Epic Lane. Motion carried 2-0 with Hernandez abstaining. 9. Discussion and Possible Action Re: Short-Term Rental License Application from Michelle & Christopher Turner located at 136 Paoli St Motion by Hoechst, seconded by Swanson to recommend that the Common Council approve a Short-Term Rental License Application from Michelle & Christopher Turner located at 136 Paoli St. Motion carried 3-0. 10. Discussion and Possible Action Re: Short-Term Rental License Application from Bucky Properties LLC located at 361 Steeple Point Way Motion by Swanson, seconded by Hoechst to recommend that the Common Council approve a Short-Term Rental License Application from Bucky Properties LLC located at 361 Steeple Point Way. Moen stated there were 5 police calls in the past 2 years. Motion carried 3-0. 11. Discussion and Possible Action Re: Short-Term Rental License Application from Chandraban Bajoon located at 266 Canterbury Pass Motion by Hoechst, seconded by Swanson to recommend that the Common Council approve a Short-Term Rental License Application from Chandraban Bajoon located at 266 Canterbury Pass. Moen stated there have been several calls for service since 2020, mostly from the owner calling. Motion carried 3-0. 12. Adjournment: Motion by Swanson, seconded by Hoechst to adjourn at 6:47 p.m. Motion carried 3-0. Respectfully Submitted, Holly Licht 4 PUBLIC SAFETY AND WELFARE COMMITTEE—September 14, 2026 5. Discussion and Possible Action Re: Application for a Class "B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Reserve "Class B" Intoxicating Liquor License for JAGA Enterprises, LLC d/b/a Putters Bar & Grill, located at 503 W Verona Ave., Suite 400, Josh Hurley, Agent Putters Bar & Grill has moved in to the former Bogey Factory location. A provisional license has been issued to the new operator. Staff recommend approval of the license. Motion: Recommend that the Common Council approve an application for a Class "B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Reserve "Class B" Intoxicating Liquor License for JAGA Enterprises, LLC d/b/a Putters Bar & Grill, located at 503 W Verona Ave., Suite 400, Josh Hurley, Agent. 6. Discussion and Possible Action Re: Special Event Application from Art House 360 and Application for a Temporary Class “B” Fermented Malt Beverage and Temporary “Class B” Wine License from Verona Maker Space for the Dancing with the Arts Event on Saturday, September 26, 2026 This is a fundraising event for Art House 360 that will take place at New Century School Park. The event includes a DJ and Dance performances. There will be food carts and other vendors. Verona Makerspace is requesting a Temporary Class B License to sell beer and wine at the event. Staff recommend approval. Motion: Recommend that the Common Council approve a Special Event Application from Art House 360 and Application for a Temporary Class “B” Fermented Malt Beverage and Temporary “Class B” Wine License from Verona Maker Space for the Dancing with the Arts Event on Saturday, September 26, 2026. 7. Discussion and Possible Action Re: Special Event Application and Temporary Class “B” Fermented Malt Beverage and Temporary “Class B” Wine License from Le Jordan, Verona Area Chamber of Commerce, for Fall Fest on Friday, September 25, 2026 Activities include hayrides, pumpkin painting, petting zoo, outdoor movie, bean bag toss, and farmers market. There will be several food tuck vendors. The Chamber will be selling beer and wine. Customers will have their ID checked and be required to wear a wristband. They will be able to consume alcohol within the entire event (no beer tent fence). Staff recommend approval with the following contingencies: fire department approval of fire pits and receipt of certificate of insurance. 5 Motion: Recommend that the Common Council approve a Special Event Application and Temporary Class “B” Fermented Malt Beverage and Temporary “Class B” Wine License from Le Jordan, Verona Area Chamber of Commerce, for Fall Fest on Friday, September 25, 2026 contingent upon fire department inspection of the fire pits and receipt of certificate of insurance. 8. Discussion and Possible Action Re: Application for a Full-Service Retail Outlet from Hop Haus for the Christkindl Market on December 11-December 13, 2026 Hop Haus is requesting a full-service retail outlet to serve alcoholic beverages at the Christkindl Market at Century School Park on December 11-December 13. This temporary outlet is allowed under their state-issued retail license. The Department of Alcohol Beverages will provide final approval after the City signs off on the outlet. The market has already been approved by council. Staff recommend approval. Motion: Recommend that the Common Council approve an application for a Full- Service Retail Outlet from Hop Haus for the Christkindl Market on December 11- December 13, 2026. 9. Discussion and Possible Action Re: Ordinance No 26 -1123 Amending Section 10-1-27 (a)(113 and 114) Related to Parking Stalls on West Verona Ave. Based on concerns raised by residents, the Traffic Safety Committee determined that the two parking stalls located on the northeast corner of the intersection of West Verona Avenue, Westlawn Avenue, and North Marietta Street create a traffic safety hazard. Vehicles parked in these stalls obstruct sightlines for drivers entering West Verona Avenue from the side streets, reducing visibility and increasing safety risks. Removing these two parking stalls will improve sightlines and enhance traffic safety at the intersection. Motion: Recommend that the Common Council approve Ordinance No 26 -1123 Amending Section 10-1-27 (a)(113 and 114) Related to Parking Stalls on West Verona Ave. 10. Discussion and Possible Action Re: Ordinance No. 26-1124 Amending Section 10-1-33 Traffic and Parking Regulations on School District Grounds This is a request from VAHS to divide Lot B into Lot B East and Lot B West. Lot B West will be designated as staff only parking. Lot B East will be designated as student parking. 6 Motion: Recommend that the Common Council approve Ordinance No. 26-1124 Amending Section 10-1-33 Traffic and Parking Regulations on School District Grounds. 11. Discussion and Possible Action Re: Updated Application for a Short-Term Rental License from Beit Bracha, LLC Located at 415 S. Main St The owner of the short-term rental located at 415 S. Main St. has submitted an updated application with a notarized residence affidavit swearing that they live within a 25-mile radius of the short-term rental property. Under the new ordinance amendment, this will allow stays for less than 7 consecutive days at the rental property. Staff recommend approval. Motion: Recommend that the Common Council approve an Updated Application for a Short-Term Rental License from Beit Bracha, LLC Located at 415 S. Main St. 12. Discussion and Possible Action Re: Updated Application for a Short-Term Rental License from R&L Dane Investments, LLC Located at 527 & 529 Melody Lane The owner of the short-term rental located at 527 & 529 Meldoy Lane has submitted an updated application with a notarized residence affidavit swearing that they live within a 25-mile radius of the short-term rental property. Under the new ordinance amendment, this will allow stays for less than 7 consecutive days at the rental property. Staff recommend approval. Motion: Recommend that the Common Council approve an Updated Application for a Short-Term Rental License from R&L Dane Investments, LLC Located at 527 & 529 Melody Lane. 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 ORDINANCE NO. 26-1123 AN ORDINANCE AMMENDING SECTION 10-1-27 MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC FOR THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF VERONA The Common Council of the City of Verona, Dane County, Wisconsin, does ordain that Section 10-1-27(a)(113 and 114) of the Code or Ordinances of the City of Verona is created to read as follows: 1. Sec. 10-1-27 Parking Prohibited Zones (a) Parking Prohibited at All Times. No person shall park, stop or leave standing any vehicle upon any of the following highways or parts of highways: (113) In the westbound lane of West Verona Ave. for a distance of forty-three (43) feet east from the intersection with Westlawn Ave. (114) In the westbound lane of West Verona Ave for a distance of thirty-three (33) feet east from the intersection with North Marietta St. 2. All other sections shall remain as previously adopted. 3. This ordinance shall become effective upon passage and publication as required by law. CITY OF VERONA Luke Diaz, Mayor (seal) Holly Licht, City Clerk ADOPTED: ____________ PUBLISHED: ___ 39 ORDINANCE NO. 26-1124 AN ORDINANCE AMMENDING SECTION 10-1-33 TRAFFIC AND PARKING REGULATIONS ON SCHOOL DISTRICT GROUNDS FOR THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF VERONA The Common Council of the City of Verona, Dane County, Wisconsin, does ordain that Section 10-1-33(h)(3) of the Code or Ordinances of the City of Verona is created to read as follows (language added/language deleted): 1. Sec. 10-1-33 Traffic and parking regulations on school district grounds. (h) Designation of Parking Lots/Authorized Parking. (3) When signs are erected giving notice thereof, Lot B of the Verona Area High School is described as the parking facility north of Lot A bordered by Victory Lane to the west, West End Circle to the north, and the tennis courts to the east. Lot B has a driveway at its southern midpoint which divides the lot into two sections, East and West. Only those vehicles displaying a valid staff parking permit issued by the Verona Area School District are authorized to park in the West section of this facility, on school days, during school hours. Only those vehicles displaying a valid student parking permit issued by the Verona Area School District are authorized to park in the East section of this facility, on school days, during school hours. 2. All other sections shall remain as previously adopted. 3. This ordinance shall become effective upon passage and publication as required by law. CITY OF VERONA Luke Diaz, Mayor (seal) Holly Licht, City Clerk ADOPTED: ____________ PUBLISHED: ___ 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62