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Police staff said routine tavern inspections and compliance checks with the health department are underway. The committee noted that previously assessed demerit points against a downtown bar were removed after cooperation with investigators.

Local tavern owner Matt Brewer (representing 101 Pub) told the committee about a recent violent incident at his business, praised police and fire response and requested a collaborative safety-training program for new bar owners and bartenders. Brewer offered to work with police, fire and TavernLink (the local tavern association) to develop training that could include recognizing overconsumption, safe-serve practices and coordination on compliance checks.

The committee and staff supported the idea. The chair asked staff to identify appropriate contacts and suggested a workshop or organized training session; police and fire said they would assign staff to participate in developing materials. The committee framed the training as nonregulatory assistance rather than a new licensing mandate.

The committee placed the tavern activities report on file and encouraged collaboration between city departments and tavern owners on voluntary safety training, cashier/ID checks and marketing of designated-driver and safe-ride options.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Wausau Public Health & Safety Committee Meeting - 4/21/25","oneSentenceSummary","Local tavern owners and the committee discussed underage compliance checks, demerit-point actions and a proposal from local bar owners to co-develop safety training for bartenders; police and fire agreed to explore partnership and outreach.","taxTitle","Wausau, Marathon County, Wisconsin","taxId",4562,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6264637,"Wausau to open interim shelter May 1; city and county share costs while RFPs for longer-term operator proceed",670,3476000,4146000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3096088-2ae1bdf626beef45ea691a90c45664ed&start=3476&end=4146","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3096088-2ae1bdf626beef45ea691a90c45664ed/thumbnail_3476000.jpg","/articles/6264637/Wausau/Marathon-County/Wisconsin/Wausau-to-open-interim-shelter-May-1-city-and-county-share-costs-while-RFPs-for-longer-term-operator-proceed","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6264637-35cf311c6b414b75ea839836d283d4d9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771176826&Signature=iL1g7kwq4V-JNlo0Yhv99NRwiWcHs-Exk0A0EFFZt5INZF9sy9poXMzl3aqMGFZ8GRyQDyFVuZqOzmt3EDXwZjnEsUrSpU~Qb~LvAocEj~NZTjnvspDQqXWyucX9ZiaBipVxjFNIVKe~PImivMdrAx4S4t3JNX3u9L5yUYLDxVQTpmnBpLA7~VYd7H07BTtUehPHUgBVkScIDDRWuRj4E6t5gBVc7ckp9Yb3Wln~XtaWNzeLbJnddXhDYks2KQCAU1lLFVsh3scYG~83ugYJ4SnN5Arfe2STozNTbMeX5R5vm-eQ--kfXGX1mdsrtBV-VXRXfwVJuPzHWvcu6Gw-Ag__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Wausau city staff and the police department reported on April 21 that an interim homeless shelter is planned to open on May 1 in the basement of Christian United Methodist Church of Wausau while the city and Marathon County split operating costs for the remainder of the year.

Police and outreach staff said the arrangement fills an eight-month gap while longer-term shelter services are procured. Chief Barnes said the City and Marathon County will split the cost of operating the shelter through Dec. 31 and that a revised request for proposals (RFP) for shelter services has been issued; proposals are due May 30. The chief said two organizations had indicated intent to submit proposals.

City Outreach Coordinator Tracy said her team and community partners secured donations including a washer, dryer and a refrigerator and arranged volunteer support for meals and operations. Tracy reported housing eight individuals in the reporting month and noted one formerly unhoused person with stage-4 cancer who was housed and later passed away in his own apartment.

Staff said the proposed interim site offers roughly 10,000 square feet in the church basement at a nominal lease rate. For the facility to be used as a shelter the city must obtain conditional use approval from the planning commission; a public hearing is scheduled for April 29 and a decision meeting will follow the public hearing. Staff said they also are working through inspection and fire-safety requirements and aim to have necessary approvals before May 1.

The city asked faith-based organizations for volunteers to cover evening intake shifts and to provide meals; the chief said volunteers and donor support have been substantial but more help is still needed. Staff said if council action is needed after the planning commission process, the city would call a special council meeting to finalize any required authorizations.","City staff reported plans to open a temporary shelter May 1 in the Christian United Methodist Church basement while the county and city split operating costs; revised RFPs for a shelter operator are due May 30.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6264642,"Committee approves routine license applications, accepts update on Jalapeños surrender and grants extension for Days",320,62000,382000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3096088-2ae1bdf626beef45ea691a90c45664ed&start=62&end=382","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3096088-2ae1bdf626beef45ea691a90c45664ed/thumbnail_62000.jpg","/articles/6264642/Wausau/Marathon-County/Wisconsin/Committee-approves-routine-license-applications-accepts-update-on-Jalapeños-surrender-and-grants-extension-for-Days","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6264642-c55b93bec6e048c0b01d643ed281d75d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771176826&Signature=Ym8sWQJ234q04HuKNw7CExQkTeLaeXyc6TfCjlTYVNeEcDgeD71uBKwvd7yFsBVX85xpjWy8S~NzY7Tng5kCcOn7bcDnxfhxJz5tGhZozh9wO6Ns6U6k1~bl4rD1K~hPCftqkKupaMqHw~twR3AV~tOpKRLeDnsVZ4Mwz6SsHVzOvUx4baiFrrcT72DQMGOCgycfL396Or4GN74UPcn8KZPJTGePzAJmpr3Gbl4EARsQB1R7gTU1f~30tVP9ePwulSFMaaKCVO1cO2ia6ukGyPf8jsYBfhH9JsW5hP6qQgBEsDYPcZU4qKxSLY8m8MGxnKh2lUyU2-gTiV69f7yl0w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Wausau Public Health and Safety Committee approved the minutes and a batch of license applications on April 21, including previously held items for Kristen Ballmer and Tisha Baton and new recommendations: a Class C wine license for Taste of Jamaica, recommendation for a dance hall license and sidewalk café with alcohol for Westsider Diner and Lounge, and several picnic/event licenses. The committee took the standard motion to accept or deny licenses as recommended; Larson moved, Lukens seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.

Owner Tyler Gold described the Westsider's plans to use an adjacent rentable space at 626 that shares the same foundation and mechanicals and said the additional space \"would only be open if it's being rented\". The committee said staff will ensure the premise of license applications clarifies storage, seating and sidewalk seating plans.

On a previously reported closure, committee members accepted a clerks' update that Jalapeños of Wausau (300 N. Third St., Lower Level, Suite 1) has conditionally surrendered its class B liquor license to allow a prospective new lessee, Los Compadres Mexican Restaurant, to take over the facility. Clerk Caitlin said she met with the owner and Mark Craig; the new operator aims to open in June and the license subcommittee will review remaining documents before the May council meeting. The committee took no formal enforcement action given the conditional surrender and ongoing application process.

The committee also granted a 90-day extension for Days (1715 Stuart Ave.), which has been closed for fire-related restoration. The motion to approve the extension (Larson moved; Watson seconded) carried unanimously to allow the owner time to complete repairs.

All motions to accept licenses and to grant the extension passed without recorded opposition; the committee recorded that previously held items were recommended for approval following review of rehabilitation documentation by the police chief.","The committee approved a slate of license applications, accepted a conditional surrender and takeover plan for Jalapeños at 300 N. Third St., and granted a 90-day extension to Days (1715 Stuart Ave.) while renovations continue.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6264648,"Committee amends special-event policy to waive $1 public-safety fee if no services provided or event canceled",711,361000,1072000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3096088-2ae1bdf626beef45ea691a90c45664ed&start=361&end=1072","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3096088-2ae1bdf626beef45ea691a90c45664ed/thumbnail_361000.jpg","/articles/6264648/Wausau/Marathon-County/Wisconsin/Committee-amends-special-event-policy-to-waive-1-public-safety-fee-if-no-services-provided-or-event-canceled","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6264648-4d1fb1c455b1b6a0ac850ce27728e0c9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771176826&Signature=Ho0DLa91Re19t0iypbp-uqxcijouw2VdT5U1nyQ6NWaADGIynEAsEV3ehHo1Ha15n2qXXlVkIpYVVDLvsOrlDw2P~xQZCsjGW6Giz9nK1z-hl-TnE98EUy3sgS80FpFNTFvilBTYZbfeRRG-JUvTnDI1xv5IpWBCCnXndsBCJ58OG5uBsf08-k-ArejAALQBy3yrEDitztHt5hql1M5VHd9vZ2zJ1xdNrb-NEJI-cGbVqJEE8cszFNodYow0ZwdNFlNFc8FJ4zDhD9iX008DS61tI8pJYWN4cA6ZAXWmRASYlhExJUAmIbYowscMnJKmitOYv0xtsuhIEsoyQ8xN5A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Wausau Public Health and Safety Committee unanimously approved an amendment on April 21 to the city’s special-event policy clarifying that a $1 public-safety fee approved in the 2025 budget will be waived if an event is canceled or if no city services are provided.

Committee members said some organizers and residents objected to the original wording, which could have required collection of the fee even when events did not take place. Committee member Becky described the fee as a service charge and said, \"if there's no event and we're not there and we don't put in staff hours and we don't utilize equipment and staff time, then we aren't entitled to the dollar either.\" Sarah asked about oversight for self-reported attendance and the committee discussed ticketing, refunds and how organizers handle nonrefundable tickets.

Police and fire representatives said the fee and any surplus could be used to fund equipment such as vehicle barriers needed for event safety. The police chief recommended reviewing revenue and program outcomes after the first event season; the committee asked for a fall report to the finance committee.

The committee amended language to clarify that the fee is waived if no services were provided or needed, and directed staff to consolidate the cancellation clause into a single section of the application. Watson moved approval and Macalini seconded; the motion passed unanimously. The committee will forward the revised policy to council.","After public concern about charging a $1 public-safety fee even when events are canceled, the committee amended the special-event policy so the fee is waived when no city services are provided or the event is canceled, and approved the change unanimously.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6264653,"Wausau committee backs trial allowing city-run pop-up beer gardens, sends ordinance to council 3-2",1665,1100000,2765000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3096088-2ae1bdf626beef45ea691a90c45664ed&start=1100&end=2765","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3096088-2ae1bdf626beef45ea691a90c45664ed/thumbnail_1100000.jpg","/articles/6264653/Wausau/Marathon-County/Wisconsin/Wausau-committee-backs-trial-allowing-city-run-pop-up-beer-gardens-sends-ordinance-to-council-3-2","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6264653-4f0c5763c3bd0628d532d885f850a243/orig.mp4?Expires=1771176826&Signature=YqocM6fzOrkb73qivtwx8VXw2aCYHnDSiYZK5wpxQCVTRtBMK0DgMRcPSg3Af4QrcqJVuFNdpZHwGn4U3PRnkBkhDkN7Tsl5pwYHW0rxlGrycBGzYektv-Cps88JBVs1YRPX2eD2p8vk1358si2VFNb~UPTysU5uDDr6hVuXaOqQidHIpKhJlNAsORwHREHL7uQm2fHmFBoQ~R-cU2h5K1qeAXiBJA2h5ANwVyZzNQi7LiYZDmM7lYsSELVKV9zWrcLlBBoRYz02tjIKLaUDuMvHL76uDRwf~enSTpYkxXuGO7HULULs5zEkSji53O7HMOdzueHtlAAemhPM~4ALmg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Wausau Public Health and Safety Committee voted 3-2 on April 21 to forward an ordinance change to the Common Council that would permit the city to allow malt beverage sales by city staff in parks on a trial basis through Nov. 1, 2025.

The ordinance change would amend the Wausau Municipal Code to create a new section authorizing city facilities and staff to operate temporary or permanent beer gardens in parks. Park Director Jamie described the idea as \"meant to just kinda be a neighborhood gathering spot activity,\" saying the city would model a pilot on other municipalities and limit operations to short, family-focused windows such as \"4 to 8 or 5 to 9.\" Jamie said the park department would plan protocols including wristbands and responsible-server training.

Opponents raised concerns about public-safety and optics. Committee member Becky said, \"I'm not for this at all. We have enough alcohol problems in this city,\" and questioned whether it was appropriate for city staff to sell alcohol in spaces where children and families gather. The police chief acknowledged the tension but said controlled, staffed events could be managed safely and recommended reconvening after the season to evaluate operations.

Local tavern owners also weighed in. Tavern owner Matt Jordan called for partnership with local businesses and said a model that allowed licensed operators to participate or partner with the city would be preferable to crowd out brick-and-mortar establishments.

Committee members agreed to a one-season trial with an automatic sunset date of Nov. 1, 2025, and directed staff to bring the ordinance to the Common Council for final consideration. The committee recorded 3 yes votes and 2 no votes; the committee clerk said the item will go to council on April 29 with a mixed recommendation.

If the council approves the ordinance, the city and county will consider parallel actions: Jamie said the county would consider a matching ordinance to allow county-run beer gardens in county parks. The committee requested a one-year review in October to assess public-safety impacts, enforcement needs and effects on local businesses.

The committee did not adopt operational protocols at the meeting; it instructed staff to return with details on licensing boundaries, wristbanding, responsible-server training and possible coordination with licensed vendors.","The Public Health and Safety Committee voted 3-2 to forward an ordinance that would authorize city staff to sell malt beverages in city parks on a trial basis through Nov. 1, 2025, after heated debate over public-safety optics and local businesses' interests.","actionData","errors"]

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