License Review Committee 7/14/26

AGENDA LICENSE REVIEW COMMITTEE TUESDAY – JULY 14, 2026 MONONA CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM 4:00 PM 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Minutes from June 9, 2026 4. Appearances 5. Unfinished Business A. Discussion and Possible Action regarding the Renewal Application for 2026/2027 Class “B” Fermented Malt Beverage and “Class B” Liquor License: 1. El Gallo LLC, DBA El Gallo Mexican Cuisine, 6309 Monona Drive 6. New Business A. Consideration of Application for Amplified Device Permit for Kristy Reed, 5615 Tonyawatha Trail, for requested date 8/21/2026 (Backyard Party). B. Consideration of Application for Amplified Device Permit for Breakwater Monona, LLC, 6308 Inland Way, for requested dates in July 2026. C. Consideration of Application for Amplified Device Permit for Breakwater Monona, LLC, 6308 Inland Way, for requested dates in July – August 2026 (Trivia Nights). D. Consideration of Application for Amplified Device Permit for Harry Whitehorse International Wood Sculpture Festival, at San Damiano 4123 Monona Drive, for requested date 7/17/2026 (Volunteer Appreciation Event). E. Consideration of Application for Amplified Device Permit for Friends of San Damiano, 4123 Monona Drive, for requested date 8/7/2026 (Summer Concert). F. Consideration of New Application 2026/2027 Class “B” Fermented Malt Beverage: 1. Monona Lodging LLC, DBA AmericInn, 101 W Broadway 7. Discussion to move regularly scheduled August meeting (8/11) due to Election Day, if needed 8. Adjournment NOTE: Upon reasonable notice, the City of Monona will accommodate the needs of disabled individ uals through auxiliary aids or services. For additional information or to request this service, contact Christina Kahl at (608) 222- 2525 (not a TDD telephone number), FAX: (608) 222-9225, or through the City Police Department TDD telephone LRC Agenda July 14, 2026 Page 2 number 441-0399. The public is notified that any final action taken at a previous meeting may be reconsidered pursuant to the City of Monona ordinances. A suspension of the rules may allow for final action to be taken on an item of New Business. It is possible that members of and a possible quorum of members of other governmental bodies of the municipality may be in attendance at the above stated meeting to gather information or speak about a subject, over which they have decision-making responsibility. Any governmental body at the above stated meeting will take no action other than the governmental body specifically referred to above in this notice. LICENSE REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY – JUNE 9, 2026 MONONA CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM 4:00 PM 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Wayne Kimmell (filled in as Chair) at 4:00pm 2. Roll Call Present: Acting Chair Wayne Kimmell, Dan Kramarz, Jill Mueller Absent - Excused: Cassidy Wartenweiler and Doug Wood Also Present: Detective Ryan Losby, City Clerk Chrissy Kahl, Deputy Clerk Brianna Bauch, Jamieson Crahen from East Side Club, Juan Perez from Los Perez Madison, Monica Covarrubias from El Gallo Mexican Cuisine 3. Approval of Minutes: May 12, 2026 Motion made by Mueller, seconded by Kramarz to approve the minutes of the May 12, 2026 License Review Committee meeting. Motion Passed. 4. Appearances There were no appearances 5. Unfinished Business A. Renewal Application for 2026/2027 Class “A” Fermented Malt Beverage and “Class A” Liquor License: 1. Los Perez Monona LLC, 6005 Monona Drive Juan Perez attended the meeting. They were cited for no licensed operator on premise, which was paid as confirmed by Clerk Kahl. Through an interpreter service, Perez confirmed that he has licensed operators in both buildings. He clarified whether he needs a licensed operator in both buildings and the committee confirmed, yes. He agreed and understood. Clerk Kahl informed him of the next steps for approving his liquor license renewal. Motion by Kramarz, seconded by Mueller to approve the liquor license renewal. Motion Passed. B. Discussion and Possible Action regarding the Renewal Application for 2026/2027 Class “B” Fermented Malt Beverage and “Class B” Liquor License: 1. El Gallo LLC, DBA El Gallo Mexican Cuisine, 6309 Monona Drive Monica Covarrubias attended the meeting. They were cited for no licensed operator on premise, which was paid as confirmed by Clerk Kahl. El Gallo currently only holds a temporary Sellers Permit, expiring at the end of the month (6/30/2026). The liquor license renewal is not complete without a permanent Sellers Permit. Covarrubias explained the circumstances behind why she can only obtain a temporary Sellers Permit from Department of Revenue. Until she can obtain a permanent Sellers Permit, this item will need to be tabled. Clerk Kahl explained that she will not be permitted to sell alcohol as of July 1, 2026 as her current liquor license expires as of June 30, 2026. LRC Agenda June 9, 2026 Page 2 Motion by Mueller, seconded by Kramarz to table this item until the July meeting. Motion Passed. 6. New Business A. Consideration of Application for Amplified Device Permit for East Side Club, Inc., 3735 Monona Drive, for requested dates in May – September 2026: Jamieson Crahen attended the meeting. Detective Losby confirmed there have not been issues for a long time with East Side Club’s amplified music. Motion by Mueller, seconded by Kramarz to approve the amplified device permit for dates in May – September 2026. Motion Passed. B. Consideration of the following: 1. Renewal Application for 2026/2027 Class “B” Fermented Malt Beverage and “Class B” Liquor License: a. East Side Club, Inc., DBA East Side Club, 3735 Monona Drive Motion by Kramarz, seconded by Mueller to approve the liquor license renewal for East Side Club. Motion Passed. 2. Renewal Application for 2026/2027 Class “B” Fermented Malt Beverage and “Class C” Wine License: a. West Broadway Hotel Associates LLC, DBA Avid Hotel by IHG, 900 W Broadway. Motion by Mueller, seconded by Kramarz to approve the liquor license renewal for Avid Hotel by IHG. Motion Passed. 7. Discussion to move August meeting due to August 11, 2026 election, if needed. Will decide at the July meeting. 8. Next Scheduled Meeting: July 14, 2026 9. Adjournment Motion by Kramarz, seconded by Mueller to adjourn. Motion Passed (4:29pm). NOTE: Upon reasonable notice, the City of Monona will accommodate the needs of disabled individ uals through auxiliary aids or services. For additional information or to request this service, contact Christina Kahl at (608) 222- 2525 (not a TDD telephone number), FAX: (608) 222-9225, or through the City Police Department TDD telephone number 441-0399. The public is notified that any final action taken at a previous meeting may be reconsidered pursuant to the City of Monona ordinances. A suspension of the rules may allow for final action to be taken on an item of New Business. It is possible that members of and a possible quorum of members of other governmental bodies of the municipality may be in attendance at the above stated meeting to gather information or speak about a subject, over which they have decision-making responsibility. Any governmental body at the above stated meeting will take no action other than the governmental body specifically referred to above in this notice. POLICE DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY CENTER MONONA SENIOR CENTER FIRE DEPARTMENT 5211 Schluter Road 1011 Nichols Road 1011 Nichols Road 5211 Schluter Road 222-0463 222-4167 222-3415 222-2528 5211 SCHLUTER ROAD MONONA, WI 53716-2598 CITY HALL (608) 222-2525 FAX (608) 222-9225 http://www.mymonona.com June 5, 2026 Monica Covarrubias El Gallo 6309 Monona Drive Monona, WI, 53716 Dear Ms. Covarrubias: This letter is to inform you that pursuant to section 125.12(3) of the Wisconsin Statutes, the City of Monona intends to not renew your “Class B” Liquor and Class “B” Fermented Malt Beverage licenses for the 2026/2027 licensing year. The reason for the decision is failure to provide the required documentation for liquor licensing pursuant to Monona City Ordinance 272-8 (G). If you so desire, you may request a hearing concerning this matter before the License Review Committee at its next regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. in the City Hall Large Conference Room, 5211 Schluter Road, Monona, Wisconsin. At such a hearing you may present evidence and testimony as to why your licenses should be renewed. You may request the hearing by contacting me at (608) 222-2525 on or before July 6, 2026. The City Council will make a final determination regarding the renewal of your licenses on Monday, July 20, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the Monona Public Library at 1000 Nichols Road, Monona, WI, 53716 Sincerely, Christina Kahl City Clerk Cc: License Review Committee Brian Chaney, Police Chief El Gallo San Damiano 4123 Monona Dr, Monona 53716