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Monona Council conditionally approves Topgolf alcohol license and patio layout change
Summary
The council approved Topgolf's Class B fermented malt beverage license renewal and cleared a patio-layout change that shifts a fence line to create an activity area, subject to submission of a revised plan and staff review.
Monona — The City Council approved a renewal of Topgolf's Class B fermented malt beverage license and voted to allow a modest reconfiguration of the business's patio, provided Topgolf submits an updated layout for staff review.
Council members moved and seconded approval of the license for Topgolf USA, doing business as Topgolf. Staff reported no outstanding concerns, and the council carried the motion by voice vote.
On a related agenda item, a Topgolf representative said the company proposes to move a portion of the patio fence roughly 10 feet to create an activity area for games such as bag toss. "It's not for outdoor seating," the representative said. "It's just to add this activity area in that patio." Council members and staff discussed whether the change could trigger a beer‑garden permit (which would require on‑site bartending) because enlarging the fenced area could expand the space where alcohol is consumed. Council approved the patio permit amendment with an amendment: the approval is conditioned on Topgolf providing a new layout and staff verifying whether additional permitting is required.
The council's conditional approval reflects staff practice to require plan documentation when a licensed premises' footprint changes. The Topgolf representative said the company would submit a sketch "hopefully next week."
Outcome: The license renewal and the amended patio permit were approved; council recorded no roll-call vote in the transcript (motion carried).
