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Susan Ramspacher, representing the museum, explained the museum has used contractors for beverage service in past years and is requesting permission to have the museum operate the license directly. She said adult events such as an \"adult swim\" and seasonal \"Live from the WonderGround\" are part of the museum's programming and that the museum uses private security and provides food at alcohol events.

A nearby resident, Nancy Chesky of Capitol Pointe, testified in opposition to the entertainment license application, saying that amplified outdoor music at WonderGround events has produced sustained noise that intrudes on indoor living spaces and outdoor balconies. Chesky said she measured noise from her tenth-floor balcony at 80 to 85 decibels during events and expressed concern that increased frequency or duration of amplified events could further limit residents' use of their homes and balconies.

Kia Carlin and Susan Ramspacher responded that the museum schedules a limited number of \"Live from the WonderGround\" events (five a year when weather permits) that run from about 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., and that the museum performs decibel testing and tries to remain within safe levels for children in the space. The staff said they would be willing to lower sound levels beyond city limits and to coordinate directly with the resident to provide on-site measurements from her unit if that would be helpful.

The committee moved to grant both the alcohol-license item and the 21-plus entertainment license and voted to recommend approval. Committee members asked the museum to work with the resident and to provide measurements and to coordinate decibel testing and enforcement of time and level limits going forward.

Why it matters: the museum hosts family and adult events in central-city space adjacent to residential buildings; approvals allow the museum to bring beverage services in-house while prompting neighbors and staff to work on sound-management measures.

Next steps: committee recommendation will be forwarded to the Common Council; museum and neighbor will coordinate on decibel testing and sound mitigation plans.

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Jeff Root, the prospective owner, told the committee he and his wife have operated rental properties in the neighborhood for years and plan to maintain the venue as a neighborhood bar and events space with live and DJ entertainment. Bruno Krueger, the current proprietor, said he would remain as a consultant during a transition period and agreed to work with Root on an on-site solution for refuse and recycling storage — a condition previously added to Danny's license because of dumpsters on nearby Broome Street.

Police and alder members said they supported the transfer and noted plans for staff training and coordination with the central district police team on crowd and ID-control measures. Root said he intends to continue and expand the venue's food offerings and to use the upstairs space for private events and live music; the applicant agreed to keep most food service hours to 9 p.m. initially and to ensure staff receive police-provided training.

The committee moved and seconded the recommendation to grant the license transfer and entertainment permit while carrying forward existing conditions; the motion passed.

Why it matters: the transfer maintains neighborhood protections that address refuse storage, late-night entry and the management of 18-plus events; the new operator committed to coordinating with the outgoing owner, police and neighbors during the transition.

Next steps: the committee recommendation will be forwarded to the Common Council for final action; the new operator and outgoing owner agreed to work on a refuse-storage solution and to schedule police-led staff training.

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The committee granted a change of licensed premises for The Stuffed Olive to allow an outdoor sidewalk cafe adjacent to its corner location. Anthony DeSalvo, representing The Stuffed Olive, said the business had city approval for a cafe layout and that the operator would stop outside alcohol service at midnight on busy nights though the city's vending ordinance allows later service; the committee voted to grant the change.

Aftershock Classic Arcade (AfterShock) requested to add a patio on a driveway-side area previously used by a now-closed bar. Co-owner Chris Welch said the building owners control the space and would include the patio in the premises; the committee approved the change and staff reminded the applicant to consult city zoning because most private-property outdoor food/drink requires zoning approval.

An application for a new license by This Is All Fabulous (a catering company at the former Cafe La Bella Italia at 1026 N. Sherman Ave.) was approved. Applicant Kyle Kiepert told the committee he had already contacted police, fire and the neighborhood and that his immediate focus is catering and private dinners; committee members advised that the applicant should return with diagrams if and when they seek to add an expanded outdoor seating area toward the rear wooded lot.

The committee also approved an entity reorganization for Madison Axe after owner Brandon Long explained he and his wife had bought out other members of the LLC. Alders moved to grant the owner-change application after confirming no operational changes were planned.

What committee members emphasized: alder members and staff repeatedly reminded applicants that approval here does not always substitute for city zoning approval for outdoor seating on private property. Zoning and building-inspection review may require site drawings or plan-commission review when applicants seek amplified sound or later service times.

Why it matters: patio and sidewalk service are visible elements of downtown customer experience and are governed by a combination of licensing, vending ordinances, and zoning rules; the committee's approvals allow businesses to operate outdoor seating areas pending any needed zoning sign-offs.

Next steps: approved recommendations go to the Common Council for final action on August 5; applicants should complete any required zoning or lease documentation and supply diagrams where requested.

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McReynolds said the state statute sets a 300-foot restriction for certain licenses near schools, hospitals and a category the statute labels with the term \"church.\" He told the committee the city has discretion to substitute broader language and recommended the change so the ordinance would include synagogues, mosques and other religious buildings. \"So we changed it to place of worship,\" he said, \"to include, you know, other kinds of religious, buildings in our city.\"

Alder Farley asked whether the ordinance includes a definition of \"place of worship,\" noting that \"technically you can worship any place.\" McReynolds replied that \"place of worship\" is a commonly used term intended to capture those sorts of buildings without listing every example, and that the change does not add new prohibitions but updates terminology to be inclusive.

The committee moved, seconded, and adopted a recommendation in favor of the ordinance amendment without objection. The motion will be forwarded to the Common Council for final action.

Why it matters: the amendment updates local code language used in alcohol licensing distance restrictions to cover all religious facilities rather than singling out churches by name; it is largely semantic but affects how licensing applicants and staff evaluate proximity to religious institutions.

What's next: the committee's favorable recommendation will be included in the packet sent to the Common Council for final consideration.

","Assistant City Attorney McReynolds told the committee that state law limits certain alcohol licenses near schools and churches; the committee voted to recommend an ordinance amendment replacing the word \"church\" with \"place of worship\" to include other faith buildings and be more inclusive.",{"_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},6168333,"Committee recommends updates to elected-official code of conduct, asks for added language on culture and media",1033,1027000,2060000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5408209-462a623cf5fac42622a507fbc0f5969e&start=1027&end=2060","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5408209-462a623cf5fac42622a507fbc0f5969e/thumbnail_1027000.jpg","/articles/6168333/Madison/Dane-County/Wisconsin/Committee-recommends-updates-to-elected-official-code-of-conduct-asks-for-added-language-on-culture-and-media","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6168333-9eea3a39572dd2e099981edfab7bda03/orig.mp4?Expires=1770901192&Signature=j4jSrBpT7MRUSPF77NAJ01JwVakEiWBA4Xd-6iHgh4uVOlVd4N3rrzOhId0ObWE2OoX5dxsw-5PvzPth4dScmLdewZ-JuVZ2xHnRd3qfs7w0nd6gbEXhG5kOcjWrEfV9khnshuzncd7Phh7jMPO9swPykJR8cqO0aRWJKK1bupT60czEVUTPqoo1rMGGSaga5M7XhnDPvGjcr4we2Bm5XmJKB1pJLV4HTgZOXh2zQ3EBu0ZaZz1zmm183NZCQBxZNOrX9y99GWBaBlHbXCpRTQCgdKrSrfLu7JhoRt2Pd6drWcGtFJkMsUNn27-3ZDW5MZ9c7~OoDqQBsPr2vxb-sA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Karen Kapusta Polfall, common council chief of staff, presented proposed updates to the city's elected and appointed official code of conduct and asked the committee for feedback and a recommendation to the Common Council. The ALRC voted to recommend adoption with requested additions to clarify language about derogatory statements toward cultural groups and guidance on how members speak to the media.

Kapusta Polfall told the committee, \"I will give you a brief presentation, I promise, to keep it brief,\" and reviewed major changes including new guidance on conduct toward staff, members of the public and the media, expanded instructions on use of point of order in meetings, and a more detailed censure process for alderpersons. She said the proposed censure procedure would require at least two alder sponsors for a censure resolution and would add a hearing-like process at the Common Council Executive Committee.

Committee members praised the level of detail in the draft but asked for explicit wording to cover derogatory comments aimed at cultural groups and stronger guidance for how elected officials speak about constituents to reporters. Alder Sherry Carter recommended that language explicitly call out derogatory statements directed at cultural or identity groups. Alder Farley, who moved the recommendation, and Alder Carter, who seconded, proposed sending the draft back to the lead committee with those clarifying changes. Alder Figueroa Cole abstained from the committee vote and said he would offer additional feedback later.

The committee recorded the recommendation as a referral to the Common Council carrying the attached request that the council consider adding explicit protections against derogatory cultural references and additional language about appropriate interactions with the media. Staff said the council office will compile all committee feedback for alder consideration and that the council is expected to take up the matter again at a later meeting.

Why it matters: the code covers expectations for behavior by elected and appointed officials, sets reporting and investigation protocols for harassment and discrimination complaints, and outlines sanctions; changes affect how the city manages complaints about elected officials and BCC members.

What happens next: the committee's recommendation and suggested edits will be forwarded to the Common Council for further deliberation and possible amendment.

","The committee reviewed proposed revisions to the city's elected and appointed official code of conduct and voted to recommend adoption to the Common Council with additional language addressing derogatory references to culture and guidance for media interactions; the referral will return to council with the committee's suggested edits.","actionData","errors"]

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Children's Museum seeks to operate its liquor service in-house; neighbor raises amplified-music noise concerns

Committee approves sale of Danny's Pub to new operator and carries over entertainment limits and neighborhood conditions

Committee approves several patio and premises changes for downtown restaurants and bars, reminds applicants about zoning and neighborhood notification

Committee backs changing ordinance term "church" to "place of worship" to be more inclusive

Committee recommends updates to elected-official code of conduct, asks for added language on culture and media