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LICENSE REVIEW COMMITTEE MINUTES JULY 14, 2026 The regular meeting of The License Review Committee for the City of Monona was called to order by Chair Wood at 4:01pm ROLL CALL Present: Chair Doug Wood, Dan Kramarz, Jill Mueller, Wayne Kimmell, and Cassidy Wartenweiler Absent (excused) : City Clerk Chrissy Kahl Also Present: Detective Sgt. Losby, Deputy Clerk Brianna Bauch, Monica Covarrubias from El Gallo Mexican Cuisine, and Tim Trpkosh from Breakwater Monona. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Mr. Kramarz, seconded by Ms. Mueller, to approve the minutes of the June 9, 2026, License Review Committee meeting. Motion carried. APPEARANCES There were no appearances. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 6A. Discussion and Possible Action regarding the Renewal Application for 2026/2027 Class “ B ” Fermented Malt Beverage and “ Class B ” Liquor Licenses for El Gallo Mexican Cuisine, 6309 Monona Drive. Monica Covarrubias from El Gallo Mexican Cuisine appeared before the committee. She brought her permanent seller ’s permit, which fulfilled the requirement for consideration of liquor license renewal for 2026/2027. Chair Wood explained to Monica that they may not begin selling alcohol on premise until they receive City Council approval at the next regularly scheduled meeting. Motion by Mr. Kimmell, seconded by Mr. Kramarz, to approve the 2026/2027 Class “ B ” Fermented Malt Beverage and “ Class B ” Liquor Licenses for El Gallo Mexican Cuisine, 6309 Monona Drive. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS 6B. Consideration of Application for Amplified Device Permit for Kristy Reed, 5615 Tonyawatha Trail, for requested date 8/21/2026 (Backyard Party). There was no appearance by the homeowner for this meeting. The committee had concerns over proper notification of neighboring homes. There were also questions about whether this party would need a permit at all, and discussion of the ordinances and their wording as it applies to private versus commercial parties. The committee would like the opportunity to discuss this further with the homeowner and admin. Motion by Ms. Mueller, seconded by Chair Wood, to table the amplified device permit for the date of August 21, 2026, from 6-9pm at 5615 Tonyawatha Trail. Motion carried. 6C. Consideration of Application for Amplified Device Permit for Breakwater Monona, LLC, 6308 Inland Way, for requested dates in July 2026. Tim Trpkosh appeared before the committee and had questions about the proper way to submit dates for amplified device permit and the timing of when those dates get approval. Discussion between Tim and Chair Wood, along with other committee members, about past issues allowed for further understanding of how things could be handled differently when submitting their next amplified device permit application. There were also questions from Tim about requesting rain days, and the committee informed him that these dates would need to be approved as well, and the city needs to be informed of all date changes. Motion by Mr. Kimmell, seconded by Mr. Kramarz, to approve the Amplified Device Permit for Breakwater Monona, LLC, 6308 Inland Way, for the requested dates in July 2026. Motion carried. 6D. Consideration of Application for Amplified Device Permit for Breakwater Monona, LLC, 6308 Inland Way, for requested dates in July – August 2026 (Trivia Nights). No further discussion. See Above. Motion by Ms. Mueller, seconded by Ms. Wartenweiler , to approve the Amplified Device Permit for Breakwater Monona, LLC, 6308 Inland Way, for the requested dates in July-August 2026. Motion carried. 6E. 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). No questions or concerns from the committee. Motion by Mr. Kimmell, seconded by Chair Wood, to approve the Amplified Device Permit for Harry Whitehorse Int ’l Wood Sculpture Festival-Volunteer Event, San Damiano, 4123 Monona Drive, for the requested date of July 17, 2026. Motion carried. 6F. Consideration of Application for Amplified Device Permit for Friends of San Damiano, 4123 Monona Drive, for requested date 8/7/2026 (Summer Concert). Chair Wood asked if Friends of San Damiano already has an approved Liquor License. They have had a Temp orary Class “ B ” / ” Class B ” Retailer ’s License through the city this year . There were no further questions or concerns from the committee members. Motion by Mr. Kimmell, seconded by Mr. Kramarz, to approve the Amplified Device Permit for Friends of San Damiano, 4123 Monona Drive, for the requested date of August 7, 2026. Motion carried. 6G. Consideration of New Application 2026/2027 Class “ B ” Fermented Malt Beverage for Monona Lodging LLC, DBA AmericInn, 101 W Broadway. This item was tabled due to non-appearance. Motion by Mr. Kimmell, seconded by Ms. Mueller, to table the New Application for 2026/2027 Class “ B ” Fermented Malt Beverage for Monona Lodging, LLC, DBA AmericInn, 101 W. Broadway. Motion carried. 6H. Discussion to move regularly scheduled August meeting (8/11) due to Election Day, if needed. Due to the upcoming election on August 11, 2026, the regularly scheduled License Review Committee meeting for August 11 th had to be rescheduled. The new date for LRC ’s next meeting will be August 4, 2026. NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING: August 4, 2026 STAFF UPDATES No staff updates. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Mr. Kimmell, seconded by Mr. Kramarz, to adjourn. Motion carried (4:36pm)