100 North Appleton Street  
Appleton, WI 54911-4799  
www.appletonwi.gov  
City of Appleton  
Meeting Minutes - Final  
Safety and Licensing Committee  
Wednesday, April 29, 2026  
5:30 PM  
Council Chambers, 6th Floor  
Call meeting to order  
1.  
This meeting was called to order by Chair Croatt at 5:30 p.m.  
Pledge of Allegiance  
2.  
3.  
Roll call of membership  
5 - Croatt, Fenton, Lambrecht, Hayden and Jones  
Present:  
Approval of minutes from previous meeting  
26-0527  
4.  
Safety & Licensing Committee Minutes from 4/8/2026 and 3/25/2026  
Attachments:  
S & L Minutes 4-8-2026.pdf  
S & L Minutes 3-25-2026.pdf  
Jones moved, seconded by Fenton, that the 4/8/26 and 3/25/26 Safety &  
Licensing minutes be approved. Roll Call. Motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Croatt, Fenton, Lambrecht, Hayden and Jones  
Aye:  
Public Hearing/Appearances  
5.  
26-0506  
Demerit Point Violation Appearance - Aldi #86  
Attachments:  
Aldi Richmond Demerit Pt Violation Letter.pdf  
Chris Subert and Bob Best, 2702 N Richmond Street, addressed the committee.  
26-0507  
Demerit Point Violation Appearance - Dong Po Restaurant  
Attachments:  
Dong Po Demerit Pt Violation Letter.pdf  
Jian Chen, 719 W College Avenue, addressed the committee.  
26-0509  
26-0511  
26-0513  
Demerit Point Violation Appearance - The 10th Frame  
Attachments:  
10th Frame Demerit Pt Violation Letter.pdf  
Chad Van Daalwyk, 618 W Wisconsin Avenue, addressed the committee.  
Demerit Point Violation Appearance - Sangria's Mexican Grill  
Attachments:  
Sangrias Demerit Pt Violation Letter.pdf  
Sarah Gregory, 215 S Memorial Ave, addressed the committee.  
Demerit Point Violation Appearance - Appleton Motomart  
Attachments:  
Appleton Motomart Demerit Pt Violation Letter March 26.pdf  
Lori Endries, 3400 E Calumet Street, addressed the committee.  
Action Items  
6.  
26-0528  
Elect Vice Chair  
Alderperson Fenton was nominated by Alderperson Jones and was approved as  
vice-chairperson by a 5-0 vote.  
26-0529  
Set Meeting Date & Time  
The Committee agreed to keep the meeting date and time as it currently stands at  
5:30 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month.  
26-0530  
26-0533  
Designate Contact Person  
Clerk Molitor was designated as the contact person by the Committee.  
Edison Family Fun Run Special Event Application  
Attachments:  
Edison Family Fun Run Redacted Application.pdf  
Memo - Edison Family Fun Run 4.29.26.pdf  
Lambrecht moved, seconded by Fenton, that the Edison Family Fun Run  
special event application be recommended for approval. Roll Call. Motion  
carried by the following vote:  
5 - Croatt, Fenton, Lambrecht, Hayden and Jones  
Aye:  
26-0545  
2026-2027 Alcohol License renewal applications, contingent upon  
approval from all departments by 12:00 p.m. on June 30, 2026  
Attachments:  
2026-2027 Alcohol License Renewals.pdf  
Fenton moved, seconded by Lambrecht, that the Alcohol License Renewal  
applications be recommended for approval. Roll Call. Motion carried by the  
following vote:  
5 - Croatt, Fenton, Lambrecht, Hayden and Jones  
Aye:  
26-0531  
Request to Accept Grant Funds  
Attachments:  
Request to Apply-Accept Grant Funds.pdf  
The Request to Accept Grant Funds is an Information Item. No Actions were taken.  
Balance of the action items on the agenda.  
Fenton moved, Lambrecht seconded, to approve the balance of the agenda.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Croatt, Fenton, Lambrecht, Hayden and Jones  
Aye:  
26-0469  
Class "B" Beer and Reserve "Class B" Liquor License permanent  
premises amendment application for KayZa LLC d/b/a Tomaso's, Janelle  
Curlee, Agent, located at 115 E Washington St Ste 106  
Attachments:  
Tomasos.Kayza LLC.Alcohol.PA  
Perm.3.25.26.Revised.REDACTED.pdf  
This Report Action Item was recommended for approval.  
26-0470  
26-0488  
26-0535  
Class "B" Beer and "Class B" Liquor License permanent premises  
amendment application for Sangria's Mexican Grill 2 LLC d/b/a Sangria's  
Mexican Grill, Sarah Gregory, Agent, located at 215 S Memorial Dr.  
Attachments:  
Sangria's.Alcohol.PA.Perm.3.30.26.REDACTED.pdf  
This Report Action Item was recommended for approval.  
Cigarette, Tobacco, and Electronic Vaping Device License application  
for Euphoric Ventures LLC, Dominic Tesch, Agent, located at 217 E  
College Ave  
Attachments:  
Euphoric Ventures LLC NEW CTV - 4.15.26 REDACTED.pdf  
This Report Action Item was recommended for approval.  
2026-2027 Cigarette, Tobacco, and Electronic Vaping Device License  
renewal applications  
Attachments:  
2026-2027 CTV Renewal Attachment.pdf  
This Report Action Item was recommended for approval.  
26-0475  
Secondhand Article Dealer License Late Renewal Application for Heid  
Music, Todd Heid, Applicant, located at 308 E College Ave.  
Attachments:  
Heid Music.Secondhand Article Late  
Renewal.4.13.26.REDACTED.pdf  
This Report Action Item was recommended for approval.  
Information Items  
7.  
26-0450  
Alcohol License Violation Convictions  
Open After Hours  
- Pizzeria Pub & Bar, 1200 N. Sharon St  
Dispense Alcohol to Minor  
- Katsu-Ya of Japan, 338 W. College Ave  
- Tipsy Taco & Tequila Bar, 127/129 S. Memorial Dr  
- Valley Mobil, 2661 S. Oneida St  
26-0546  
Special Events  
- Wine Walk, Appleton Downtown Inc., specified route, May 2nd, 2026  
- God's Helping Hands, Pierce Park, May 2nd, 2026  
- Cinco De Mayo Block Party, 715-727 W Lawrence St, May 3rd, 2026  
- Apple Blossom Festival, Apple Blossoms for Appleton, USA Sports  
Complex, May 7th-9th, 2026  
- Sole Runner 5k Walk/Run, American Cancer Society, specified route,  
May 9th, 2026  
- Light the Night Market, Appleton Downtown Inc., College  
Avenue/Houdini Plaza, May 15th, 2026  
26-0525  
Director's Report  
1. City Clerk  
2. Fire Chief  
3. Police Chief  
Attachments:  
Combined_Focus.pdf  
Adjournment  
8.  
Fenton moved, seconded by Lambrecht, that the meeting be adjourned at 5:57  
p.m. Roll Call. Motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Croatt, Fenton, Lambrecht, Hayden and Jones  
Aye: