ALRC Meeting Approves Multiple License Applications and Refers Stateline Distillery Proposal

The Alcohol License Review Committee (ALRC) convened on July 16, 2025, in Madison, Wisconsin, to discuss various alcohol licensing matters. The meeting commenced with procedural reminders, including the need for members to be recognized by the chair before speaking, and a roll call confirmed a quorum was present.

The committee approved the minutes from previous meetings held on May 28, June 18, and June 25, 2025, without any objections. Following this, the agenda moved to public comments, but no registrations were received for general public comment.

Next, the committee addressed disclosures and recusals, with no disclosures reported. The presentation of the consent agenda followed, where Mr. Verbeck outlined several items for consideration. The consent agenda included recommendations for granting an operator license application, temporary class B retailer licenses for various events, changes of agents for businesses, business name changes, and entity reorganizations.

A notable addition to the agenda was item 32, which involved a referral for municipal approval of full-service retail alcohol sales for Stateline Distillery LLC. This item was added to the consent agenda based on requests from both the applicant and an alder. The committee approved the consent agenda, which included the following key items:

1. Operator license application for Tony Meyer.
2. Temporary class B retailer licenses for events such as the Shanks Corners Block Party and the Great Taste of the Midwest.
3. Changes of agents for Kwik Trip Inc. and Madison Axe LLC.
4. Business name change for Mishkui Peruvian Cuisine LLC.
5. Entity reorganizations for Triple Shift Entertainment LLC and Vintage 2 Inc.
6. A request to extend license issuance for Wisco Cheese and Cheers.

The meeting concluded with the approval of the consent agenda, setting the stage for the next meeting where item 32 will be further discussed. Overall, the ALRC's July meeting efficiently addressed multiple licensing applications and set a clear agenda for future discussions.