Council approves routine licenses; Beak's Joint faces unresolved fire-code items before opening

Jul 22, 2025

The council approved several routine licensing items on the consent agenda, including a new Class B combo reserve liquor license for Beak's Joint; city staff reported outstanding fire-code violations related to kitchen venting that must be corrected before the business may open.

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The Common Council on July 21 approved the consent agenda carrying several licensing items that previously were considered by the licensing board. Approvals included a new Class B combo reserve liquor license for Beak's Joint (former Hero of the Dog location in Barton), an amusement-device license, a massage-establishment renewal for BJ and Company and a change-of-agent filing for GPM Southeast R Stores.

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