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Staff reported no objections to a producer full-service retail sales application for Nolo Roots Brewing Company to sell and serve beer at specified dates in July and August for the Bay Beach summer concert series. Staff told the committee they had reviewed the security plan and “there’s no issues, so the police concur.” Committee members asked staff to add a street address to the file for consistency; staff agreed to amend the record.

The committee suspended the rules to take items 6 through 10 with one roll-call vote and approved that consolidated slate. Members also approved a new massage-establishment license at 110 Packerland and a renewal at 1004 Brett Favre Pass after staff and attorney concurrence.

On a separate item, the committee approved a reserve Class B beer license for Unity Food Services LLC at 2475 West Mason Street. Staff and the clerk clarified that reserve licenses carry a $10,000 fee because the city has reached its maximum number of allotted Class B licenses; the business will pay the reserve fee in lieu of receiving an available license slot.

Committee members also approved the list of routine license renewals pending approval by other authorities and voted to correct the citation in General Ordinance 11-25 to reference Wisconsin state law 115.0001 sub 15 m (staff identified an incorrect prior citation). The committee’s approvals are recommendations to the Common Council for final action on May 20 and, where noted, involve fees or state licensing arrangements.

The committee noted a technical point about the retail-outlet license: staff explained that a state change allows non–brick-and-mortar vendors to operate retail outlets at events without a street address, which is why the address field was sometimes left blank in the packet.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Protection & Policy Committee 5-12-2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Protection Policy Committee approved multiple liquor and massage licenses and recommended a reserve Class B license that requires a $10,000 fee; the committee also approved a temporary retail outlet application for a brewing company to serve beer at summer concert dates.","taxTitle","Green Bay, Brown County, Wisconsin","taxId",2853,"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},6059532,"Committee recommends granting operator license appeal for employee with 2005 felony on record after employer testimony",490,570000,1060000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3294426-b70f6429c88e022f69bf3236f0ceec0d&start=570&end=1060","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3294426-b70f6429c88e022f69bf3236f0ceec0d/thumbnail_570000.jpg","/articles/6059532/Green-Bay/Brown-County/Wisconsin/Committee-recommends-granting-operator-license-appeal-for-employee-with-2005-felony-on-record-after-employer-testimony","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6059532-829d361a36564424350683381e5d5085/orig.mp4?Expires=1777605383&Signature=i0C1QbR1t6J5dpBalQeb7sFWXgfPziJSHOy5In1e8HLoTmBKaSwgwrhg5cHc7glQFTZN3q0miGUw98hnvwmBOx5EbWtqKExpIo9R~GIwb~3RJzxa-Q31DS~5JuciPtPM75cxowUQ5nD2UWXA~1ko5IflsZRheKolPtBTxNFxshHHho7SKDv7F9SEA1TISdx8WAKiyFnfKRwYmBjmrEHGmlYPiKy5gKqQZHJA87V9BnWIe~u3hP7SpLqqrCCqdifs7QkGR8qt88nfBRcGi2kDPBYZflbV4FvRtI2o2zQ~cmNdkQT0nOjF-SoGbOrMXea0jltDvbwtLe7Cqb-xNfXf3A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Green Bay Protection Policy Committee voted to recommend granting an operator license to an employee whose record includes a 2005 felony conviction, after hearing testimony from the employee’s employer and a remote speaker.

Staff told the committee the application triggered an automatic denial because the applicant had a felony on her record dating to February 2005. Deputy staff noted the charge was theft from a business for more than $10,000. Josh Olajec, who identified himself for the record and said he employs the applicant, spoke on her behalf and said she has worked for his establishment since 2010 and was promoted to nighttime manager. Olajec said he included in his letter the employee’s completion of probation.

Committee members asked whether the applicant was present; Olajec said she was not because she was attending a meeting in Chicago for another job. The committee heard from the employer that the establishment serves a small number of alcoholic drinks on a typical night and that the employer preferred managers hold operator licenses.

Members debated whether the applicant’s absence was a reason to deny the appeal. One committee member said they would vote no because they preferred to have the applicant or her representative present; another agreed. Other members said the age of the conviction and her subsequent employment record weighed in favor of approval. After discussion, a motion to grant the appeal passed by voice vote; there was at least one recorded nay.

The committee’s recommendation will be finalized by the Common Council. The committee also encouraged applicants to attend in person or send representation when practical.","The Protection Policy Committee recommended that the Common Council approve an operator license appeal for a manager whose record includes a 2005 felony; the employer presented written support and a representative testified remotely.",{"_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},6059537,"Committee recommends granting operator license to Diana Buchholz after discussion of recent OWI convictions",473,87000,560000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3294426-b70f6429c88e022f69bf3236f0ceec0d&start=87&end=560","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3294426-b70f6429c88e022f69bf3236f0ceec0d/thumbnail_87000.jpg","/articles/6059537/Green-Bay/Brown-County/Wisconsin/Committee-recommends-granting-operator-license-to-Diana-Buchholz-after-discussion-of-recent-OWI-convictions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6059537-02ce4c8f81eb297f42f037fdec6317c4/orig.mp4?Expires=1777605383&Signature=T7Nu7MYy-~vfY1henDfguZG9I4~O2PyRxG8i0FTQqUkASywqrQ6NsBKHSmO7ER91rjhnoVuz8qEIbs2VJgVHnozxH1BiZUL7x2YP4Sg1i6wSqRr3b0bYAdXigp9sIP-XjHdgR0TN4dOp7tcRVQonVQfKj0MOFB06LA8brV8dFddvMVHYUPlQq55ODMv21inu1d~W~ycXwhmmfMpFPHkS1YIj9iIAK9CNwekjTrJPLCv-BWOGg7DaBUUxqAJXsbOgIVV~2xmXx23T5k0yeW1tXWJ3V7XikE70SMDOAU6SflPmgpQmX1H7~Q5upGt~nj~AGIF0VU3wMCdAsujOzKVuHw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Green Bay Protection Policy Committee voted to recommend that Diana Buchholz be granted an operator license, a recommendation that will be finalized by the Common Council at its May 20 meeting.

Committee members heard the police explanation and then Buchholz’s account before voting. Lieutenant Mahoney said the applicant’s record included recent alcohol-related convictions and that staff had recommended denial due to her status as a repeat offender. Buchholz told the committee she has been sober for more than five months and is taking steps to maintain sobriety: “I haven't drank or driven in over a year. I have over 5 months sober. I'm taking the actions that I need to take to maintain my sobriety.” She said she needs the license to keep a nearby gas-station job and to attend school and pursue a career in substance-abuse counseling.

Committee members asked about the criminal record, treatment and supervision. Buchholz said she attends Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous meetings “usually three times a week,” has a sponsor and has completed a court-ordered driver safety plan. She also said she was released from an ankle bracelet on or about April 4 and that she is working to reinstate an occupational license through the court process.

During discussion, staff clarified the licensing standard: the committee typically flags applicants with felonies or habitual-offender records. Lieutenant Mahoney characterized the charge at issue as an OWI second within the past two years and explained that the license denial recommendation reflected the recent alcohol-related offenses and the habitual-offender consideration. A committee member noted later in the discussion that, after review, Buchholz did not appear to have other significant record entries in the prior five years.

A motion to grant Buchholz’s appeal carried after a voice vote. Committee members approved the recommendation by voice; members were told the Common Council will make the final decision on May 20 and that the clerk’s office will follow up with Buchholz about next steps.

The committee’s action was limited to recommending the license to the Common Council; no final city license was issued at the committee meeting.","The Green Bay Protection Policy Committee voted to recommend an operator (liquor) license for Diana Buchholz after hearing from police staff and Buchholz about recent OWI convictions, sobriety steps and employment needs; the recommendation goes to the Common Council for final approval May 20.",{"_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},6059522,"Police report lists liquor and massage violations; city organizer praises free safe-ride program but raises parking-placard ticketing issue",521,1571000,2092000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3294426-b70f6429c88e022f69bf3236f0ceec0d&start=1571&end=2092","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3294426-b70f6429c88e022f69bf3236f0ceec0d/thumbnail_1571000.jpg","/articles/6059522/Green-Bay/Brown-County/Wisconsin/Police-report-lists-liquor-and-massage-violations-city-organizer-praises-free-safe-ride-program-but-raises-parking-placard-ticketing-issue","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6059522-b30af9c84b659091cf050ae78d4a2e25/orig.mp4?Expires=1777605383&Signature=c~BElYVv0uJF3o01S7LWJ9O5RKmYIE2Eidi3dljC1Ut12M8OFPJur2F6V-xgX0tUgLJ3nmLzLeeD3E5q5vvCHW8pcbRA3L4iJBBmrdaxfa4m11z9a8CRqqMX16PLFJvM7oHsqCAG5DNG0rexfMellZYFLtttLM-9na3wEZeD1XYYGPEjSi3YWLov8Kb92IZS8XgmGUmg93z2aCaSc9HtSUtv8QG7Dr52ZeL89oZk3PCiv6q1OsSEiDkZj6SU6JN6EP9vLEpG-nb5zkYAL1p~1yeh7D0VeqdmKX4teYDuYicjZrLipZkvLjHHQwKDDXMTnexuDEkoKpXz3bqPjDADKQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Green Bay Police Department presented an informational report listing recent liquor- and massage-establishment responses and citations; committee members then heard an extended account from an event organizer about a large “draft” event and a free safe-ride program that served more than 9,000 riders but encountered parking-placard enforcement problems.

Lieutenant Mahoney (Green Bay Police Department) summarized enforcement activity from April 3 through May 8, describing a liquor-violation response to 231 North Broadway (a strong odor of marijuana, a large crowd and a verbal disturbance) and other incidents, including underage patrons and marijuana orders at Cochinah Latina, and citations issued to massage-establishment owners following compliance checks on April 16.

Committee members asked for clarification about what a “property referral” means; Lieutenant Mahoney explained that a property referral notifies the property owner (per Brown County tax listings) and the community police officer to ensure property owners are made aware when police respond for disturbances or potential lease violations. He said property referrals do not include full case details but inform owners that police were present and why the referral was made.

Later in the meeting an organizer (speaker identified in the transcript as a board member/organizer) described coordinating free safe rides for a recent draft event. The organizer said the group borrowed about $280,000 from the State of Wisconsin/TowerLink for a Department of Transportation grant and that reimbursement depended on ridership. She said the team feared low ridership early on but ultimately “made over 9,000 riders.” She described extensive staff hours (multiple 17–23 hour days) and widespread community and sponsor support, including a $10,000 donation from Badger Liquor.

The organizer said the program aimed to reduce drinking and driving after large events but encountered an enforcement problem: parking-utility staff did not honor an existing yellow placard program that bars and other venues use to permit patrons to leave cars on the street for a limited time. The organizer said some patrons received parking tickets despite the placard program and that she planned to raise the issue with the mayor.

Committee members thanked the organizer and asked the clerk to follow up on the parking tickets. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn.","The Green Bay Police Department reported several liquor and massage establishment violations. A meeting participant described an emergency transportation effort for a recent 'draft' event funded by a Department of Transportation grant and reported more than 9,000 rides and conflicts with the city parking utility over placards and tickets.","actionData","errors"]

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Committee approves multiple liquor and massage licenses, including temporary retail outlet and $10,000 reserve license

Committee recommends granting operator license appeal for employee with 2005 felony on record after employer testimony

Committee recommends granting operator license to Diana Buchholz after discussion of recent OWI convictions

Police report lists liquor and massage violations; city organizer praises free safe-ride program but raises parking-placard ticketing issue