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Madison ALRC approves multiple alcohol and entertainment licenses; Paco’s Tacos tabled
Summary
The Alcohol License Review Committee approved several new and transferred licenses at its Sept. 17 meeting, including entertainment licenses and a change-of-ownership item, while tabling an application from Paco’s Tacos. Several approvals included standard conditions about hours, food service and noise limits.
Madison’s Alcohol License Review Committee on Sept. 17 recommended approval of a slate of alcohol and entertainment licenses, including new restaurant licenses, an ownership transfer and several entertainment permits, and took action to table one item for the next meeting.
The committee approved a consent agenda covering administrative items — change-of-agent filings for Metcalf entities and Ian’s Pizza franchise listings, an extension of the license issuance for Rotunda Cafe LLC, and two entity reorganizations — and referred three items requested by applicants to next month. The committee later approved a series of individual applications after public hearing and staff presentation.
Why it matters: The committee’s approvals affect licensing and operating rules for downtown and neighborhood restaurants and venues. Several approvals carried standard conditions used in locations where nearby housing or sensitive uses prompted restrictions, such as required food service, closing and entertainment cutoffs, and limits on amplified outdoor sound.
Most actions were approved by voice vote with no recorded roll…
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