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ALRC approves operator and liquor licenses, sets conditions on several new venues
Summary
The Alcohol License Review Committee approved multiple operator and liquor licenses on March 18, 2026, including LJ's, Madison Axe, Tacos El Ario, SGD Dubu and Amisto (313 W. Johnson), placing conditions on hours and restaurant standards for some applicants and referring one operator application for further documentation.
The Alcohol License Review Committee approved a slate of operator and liquor licenses Wednesday and attached conditions to several new venues, citing neighborhood concerns, safety training and municipal definitions of a restaurant.
The committee unanimously approved an operator license for the applicant associated with LJ's after Captain Hartman reviewed prior convictions and the applicant provided proof of rehabilitation measures including a DUI class, an ignition interlock and an employer recommendation. "I was asked to complete a DUI class in order to get my license back, which I have completed and provided documentation," the applicant said during testimony.
Why it matters: The committee is charged with vetting applicants' fitness and with imposing conditions intended to protect public safety and…
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