100 North Appleton Street  
Appleton, WI 54911-4799  
www.appletonwi.gov  
City of Appleton  
Meeting Minutes - Final  
Safety and Licensing Committee  
Wednesday, April 8, 2026  
5:30 PM  
Council Chambers, 6th Floor  
Call meeting to order  
1.  
Vice Chair Van Zeeland called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.  
Pledge of Allegiance  
2.  
3.  
Roll call of membership  
Present:  
4 - Hartzheim, Van Zeeland, Fenton and Firkus  
1 - Croatt  
Excused:  
Approval of minutes from previous meeting  
4.  
Public Hearing/Appearances  
5.  
26-0420  
Demerit Point Violation Appearance - Newberry Mobil  
Attachments:  
Newberry Mobil Demerit Pt Violation Letter 3.26.pdf  
No one appeared for this violation.  
26-0421  
Demerit Point Violation Appearance - Northland Amoco  
Attachments:  
Northland Amoco Demerit Pt Violation Letter.pdf  
No one appeared for this violation.  
Action Items  
6.  
26-0433  
Resolution #3-R-26 Expressing Support for Ranked-Choice Voting in  
Municipal Elections  
Attachments:  
3-R-26 Ranked-Choice Voting.pdf  
Motion to recommend approval failed 4/0.  
Fenton moved, seconded by Firkus, that the Resolution be recommended for  
approval. Roll Call. Motion failed by the following vote:  
4 - Hartzheim, Van Zeeland, Fenton and Firkus  
1 - Croatt  
Nay:  
Excused:  
Motion to recommend denial passed 4/0.  
Firkus moved, seconded by Hartzheim, that the Resolution be recommended  
for denial. Roll Call. Motion carried by the following vote:  
4 - Hartzheim, Van Zeeland, Fenton and Firkus  
1 - Croatt  
Aye:  
Excused:  
Balance of the action items on the agenda.  
Fenton moved, Hartzheim seconded, to approve the balance of the agenda.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
4 - Hartzheim, Van Zeeland, Fenton and Firkus  
1 - Croatt  
Aye:  
Excused:  
26-0423  
Temporary Class "B" Beer License application for Sacred Heart Church,  
Dave Erickson, Person in Charge, located at 222 E Fremont St, on May  
2, 2026 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for Cinco Celebration, contingent  
upon approval from the Health department  
Attachments:  
Sacred Heart Church.Alcohol.Temp B Beer.5.2.26.REDACTED.pdf  
This Report Action Item was recommended for approval  
26-0426  
Temporary "Class B" Wine License application for Appleton Downtown  
Inc, Mary Beth Fosbinder, Person in Charge, located at 333 W College  
Ave, on May 2, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for Wine Walk Special  
Event, contingent upon approval from the Health and Police departments  
Attachments:  
Appleton Downtown Inc.Temp B Wine.Wine  
Walk.5.2.26.REDACTED.pdf  
This Report Action Item was recommended for approval.  
26-0427  
Temporary Class "B" Beer License application for Appleton Downtown  
Inc, Mary Beth Fosbinder, Person in Charge, located at 333 W College  
Ave, on May 15, 2026 and August 28, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.  
for Light the Night Market events, contingent upon approval from the  
Health and Police departments  
Attachments:  
Appleton Downtown Inc.Alcohol.Temp B Beer.Light the Night  
Market.5.15.26.REDACTED.pdf  
This Report Action Item was recommended for approval.  
Information Items  
7.  
26-0366  
Police Department 2025 Annual Report  
Attachments:  
2025 APD Annual Report.pdf  
Chief Olson addressed the committee.  
26-0388  
Fire Department 2025 Annual Report  
Attachments:  
2025 AFD Annual Report.pdf  
Chief Hansen addressed the committee.  
26-0409  
26-0422  
AASD Truancy Ordinance Feedback Discussion  
Alcohol License Violation Convictions  
Dispense Alcohol to Minor  
- Aldi #86, 2702 N Richmond St  
- Dongpo Restaurant, 719 W College Ave  
- The 10th Frame, 618 W Wisconsin Ave  
- Appleton Motomart, 3400 E Calumet St  
- Sangria's Mexican Grill, 215 S Memorial Dr  
26-0444  
Director's Report  
1. City Clerk  
2. Fire Chief  
3. Police Chief  
Adjournment  
8.  
Fenton moved, seconded by Hartzheim, that the meeting be adjourned at 6:10  
p.m. Roll Call. Motion carried by the following vote:  
4 - Hartzheim, Van Zeeland, Fenton and Firkus  
1 - Croatt  
Aye:  
Absent: