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The action matters because it sets which local businesses can serve alcohol, operate amusement or entertainment facilities and hold event permits in the coming months. Several decisions also preserve applicants’ positions for a future licensing cycle that begins July 1.

Committee leadership opened the meeting by noting a “denial recommendation on our list” for a public-transport license for Terry French and that French “has not appeared,” which the committee recorded. The ordinance governing the process allows a denied applicant the opportunity to discuss the record with the committee, the chair said.

Licensing staff summarized the packet of routine approvals including recurring event permits, class B beer and class C wine renewals, amusement device licenses and entertainment-facility applications. The committee reported unanimous subcommittee recommendations to approve two ownership changes: Taqueria Tres Hermanos (from sole proprietor to an LLC) and Truly’s Eatery and Bar (taking over the former Nooch’s Eatery on Merrill Avenue). Licensing staff also described an entertainment-facility application for a nonalcohol claw-machine arcade-type operation; the staff recommendation was to approve the entertainment-facility license because the owners had discussed the plans with staff and intended to obtain the license before opening.

On the single available class B beer-and-liquor license, three applicants were considered: the Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art (currently holding class B beer/class C wine), Ash Gardens (holding a reserve/full license) and Kin and Kind (holding a beer-only class B license). The subcommittee recommended awarding the available class B beer-and-liquor license to Kin and Kind “with only one opposing vote,” licensing staff said. Staff also advised the committee that at the July 1 renewals two additional class B licenses could become available and that application materials from this cycle would be saved for consideration.

The committee moved to accept staff recommendations on licenses; the motion was made by Council member Larson and seconded by Lukens and carried without recorded opposition. The transfer of Limerick’s Pub’s alcohol license to a new location on Third Street (same owner) was approved by motion from Larson and second by Watson. The committee also approved a one-day temporary extension of premises for Cop Shop Limited (doing business as Cop Shop Pub at 701 Washington Street) to cordon off an outdoor area for a fundraiser; that motion was made by Watson and seconded by Lukens.

The committee placed the tavern activities report for May on file; the chief noted the month was low-key and mentioned an unusual incident in which someone tried to sell an otter and another person bought it.

No ordinances or statutes were cited by name during the licensing discussion; the record refers generically to “our ordinance” as the basis for the denied-applicant process. The committee did not record a roll-call vote for individual members on these motions and votes were taken by voice; motions carried as published in the meeting record.

The committee directed staff to preserve submitted materials for applicants who may apply in the July cycle and to bring any items requiring further council action forward at the next appropriate council meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Wausau Public Health and Safety Committee Meeting - 6/16/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Wausau Public Health and Safety Committee members on June 16 approved a slate of license actions, including transfers, a new entertainment-facility approval and the award of a class B beer-and-liquor license, and recorded a denial recommendation for a public-transport license for Terry French, who did not appear at the meeting.","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},6524329,"Wausau outreach coordinator reports shelter serving 110 unduplicated guests in first month; Bridge Street Mission proposal under review",555,861000,1416000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3847885-ba87775606c95b20512de3c76418f059&start=861&end=1416","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3847885-ba87775606c95b20512de3c76418f059/thumbnail_861000.jpg","/articles/6524329/Wausau/Marathon-County/Wisconsin/Wausau-outreach-coordinator-reports-shelter-serving-110-unduplicated-guests-in-first-month-Bridge-Street-Mission-proposal-under-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6524329-16db451aef3951b0ce583684b1c6b5d7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771205970&Signature=DZ9X-~sWaGIteiMjg8wQp761oDLzkE7HIjbIru0gwwNCriE9gr-ICXNTrMbOzNAYf4kQpJ6T1bmQvXqEs8UHA661hJXwzRqpPaqEhtHg9kEaIjcrS38BA4QLzGKBBE34p3bVQrgNC9r8GD0pom-ySRDjvIUCSOCAAN-rj5WGYHoyLbHdkEL2U12-D5fwEosEKYrOoK4-gj9EFoSz42E6xFmbtBQHs5x13LdOFIq9MbZE7gxWtJ3yB-RMXNm4t0VTnLwI6-HrXYnukXFsb0OZZczDRoP0yj9LM5HYe7SsRhTC341IfJys0zaMC96tD504V8Q1Dqc~MM0l-kBeGMYooA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Tracy Durante, the city’s outreach coordinator, told the Wausau Public Health and Safety Committee on June 16 that the new shelter logged 110 unduplicated guests in its first month of operation, with about 25% of guests identifying as women and roughly 16% actively employed.

Durante said two individuals were housed in May, one female guest was reunited with family in Wisconsin Dells, and staff housed another individual in June. Daily census at the shelter ranged from a low of 30 to a high of 58 during May. Volunteers provided 1,030 hours of service in the month and local establishments donated meals, Durante said.

Durante said the shelter has implemented signed releases of information (ROIs) so staff can discuss individual cases in multiagency meetings. She said that of the roughly 110 guests, the shelter has ROIs on file, which allows her to convene coordinated care-team discussions that include community partners such as North Central Health Care and others who participate in the Continuum of Care/HMIS system.

Committee members and staff discussed systems and data-sharing. Durante said access to the HMIS database is limited to Continuum of Care members, but that the city’s approach to collecting ROIs and convening care teams allows staff to coordinate services without the city itself necessarily having full database access.

On long-term shelter options, staff summarized a Bridge Street Mission proposal to build out approximately 8,200 square feet of unfinished space and to privately fundraise for interior build-out to create men’s and women’s shelter facilities. Staff said Bridge Street Mission’s proposal was responsive to the city’s request and that the mayor, city staff and county representatives have met with the organization and evaluated the submission. The city described next steps as negotiating contract terms; staff said their hope was to complete a contract decision and allow Bridge Street Mission to proceed with construction planning as soon as possible. The mayor and staff said they would aim to have material to the council within roughly a month and that a special meeting or placement on a council agenda might be needed for a timely decision.

Committee members invited to volunteer at the shelter will provide meals and on-site help; staff asked volunteers to arrive between 5:15 and 5:30 p.m. for a tour and training. The committee placed the outreach report on file.","Tracy Durante told the committee the city's new shelter served 110 unduplicated guests in its first month, with 25% women and 16% of guests employed; staff reported housing placements and described coordination work with partners and a Bridge Street Mission proposal to build an 8,200-square-foot long-term shelter using ARPA funding.",{"_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},6524333,"Committee backs two-year renewal of Wisconsin hazardous materials response contract",42,723000,765000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3847885-ba87775606c95b20512de3c76418f059&start=723&end=765","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3847885-ba87775606c95b20512de3c76418f059/thumbnail_723000.jpg","/articles/6524333/Wausau/Marathon-County/Wisconsin/Committee-backs-two-year-renewal-of-Wisconsin-hazardous-materials-response-contract","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6524333-7505dc93d24e2cfab7aa4800775ccb3d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771205970&Signature=ciSHOiTxjZyODWbgl-p~Gek-S1u0GylvAwQMKghgrwG-cW9h2hiSCaYi3upmY-JtLz-9VD8q0tz3IVNmjuhgffM8EmZDNrunuSk-4-YU~wG4vPusdEOynhclt~1paBASDqft7z~Kz4rlU9OZuqf4qvXxvIUCf9xLyCCNeGJ3d1bKLkBz1-53lIkEAmU3~muxYM-3q9FmL7X7pYG55amVscJR3VoE2FSR0E8O4GCBy4uj1wXYHeG20XuvJde4jVQT6rEwueqyH8PJKAQwDmcx3d1hTZqTbAEGFGyZv37QqQpTjKz9Nwr0R~rqlF~tWDqn32L4vngmbjMGBCd~-OsFjg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Wausau Public Health and Safety Committee on June 16 voted to approve renewal of the city’s contract with the State of Wisconsin for hazardous materials response services, continuing the city’s two-year participation in the state system.

The police/chief staff described the regional HAZMAT structure, saying the state has eight different teams and that Wausau functions as one of the six Type 2 teams and is the farthest north team in that grouping. The chief noted the city covers a large geographic area but reports a relatively low number of calls.

A motion to renew the two-year contract was made by Council member Larson, seconded by Watson, and carried by voice vote with no recorded opposition. Staff said the item will be scheduled for the next available council meeting for final signature and placement on the council agenda.

The contract renewal maintains the city’s operational role in the state hazardous-materials response network and preserves mutual-aid capability for the region.","The committee approved renewal of Wausau’s contract with the State of Wisconsin’s hazardous materials response system, continuing the city’s role as one of the region’s Type 2 HAZMAT teams.",{"_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},6524338,"WASLA Labor Day Parade permit approved contingent on police-delineated route",75,238000,313000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3847885-ba87775606c95b20512de3c76418f059&start=238&end=313","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3847885-ba87775606c95b20512de3c76418f059/thumbnail_238000.jpg","/articles/6524338/Wausau/Marathon-County/Wisconsin/WASLA-Labor-Day-Parade-permit-approved-contingent-on-police-delineated-route","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6524338-1ea34d4b63e7bc33e461bc527d84001b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771205970&Signature=dAVwanzYXRDx2HfmoB~glQE9PysObLqgaf4kgAz7DhPiNp9A-zDGP~NEe1iOPHcEq4BIMocpIpW6gIg3Kcac6t0AGVpRxlqZcFKOlSXa4gxjs82I~qSp3SyD0vDEZ~tQkMmnoyyQyChi0WIB296ZO5KQVtPV5PJ9R4CqSXrJyHTQH5fFAweDPFr71p4ikOX2MBdVMF70Pfn~7zb4A24ER3ybyso~tKK0bQV1xrQABM--SevEnRxpgNR~syeptOVSTgxo-FiHs-Z5lOI81ynCJ6p~FkAs4L2AWdmrT0GZwbCl97UD8ZUPBTLb1v5l88PoyaapJnMAxAAlC372Gl4Tog__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Wausau Public Health and Safety Committee on June 16 approved a class 1 special event license for the 2025 WASLA Labor Day Parade on the condition that parade organizers and the Wausau Police Department agree on a specific parade route acceptable to both parties.

Committee discussion focused on crowd control and traffic safety and on limiting closures of main thoroughfares during the event. The committee endorsed approving the permit contingent on an “acceptable delineated route between the organizer and the police department,” a motion brought forward and seconded at the meeting.

Police staff told the committee they had been meeting with parade organizers several times and were developing a route intended to be easier to police and to provide safety for participants and spectators. The police chief said the department was “not in favor of shutting down First Avenue, Third Avenue, and Stewart Avenue all at the same time,” and outlined alternative routing and staging ideas that would allow an endpoint near the Labor Temple while avoiding simultaneous closure of multiple main arteries. One proposed option would start the parade in Marathon Park, use Stewart Avenue, briefly close Third Avenue north of the Labor Temple to allow floats to pass the temple, then move floats west to Fourth Avenue and return on Stewart Avenue—noting that floats could travel “against traffic on Third Avenue because it shut down” while still allowing a return path to Marathon Park.

Committee member Carol made the motion to approve the class 1 event contingent on an acceptable route delineated between the organizer and the police; Watson seconded the motion. Members voted by voice and the motion carried with no recorded opposition.

Staff told the committee organizers prefer to end the parade at the Labor Temple and that organizers and police will continue to finalize a route that minimizes traffic disruption while allowing parade participants to view the temple. Once the route is agreed, staff will issue the event permit and coordinate required traffic and safety resources.","The Wausau Public Health and Safety Committee approved a class 1 special event permit for the 2025 WASLA Labor Day Parade on June 16, contingent on the event organizer and the Wausau Police Department agreeing on a delineated route that balances crowd safety and traffic impacts.","actionData","errors"]

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