License Committee approves beer-and-wine license for Beyond Crafty Craft Beverages

At its meeting, the License Committee approved a class B beer and class C wine‑only alcohol beverage license for Sooner Enterprises Wisconsin LTD, doing business as Beyond Crafty Craft Beverages and Art Lounge at 1611th Street.

Administrator Wendy said the application was reviewed by police and building staff and that the license type requested is not subject to a local cap; she reported no concerns from those reviewers. A committee member moved to approve the application and another member seconded the motion.

During discussion a committee member questioned a line in the application that specified "no alcohol will be added to soda" and asked whether that restriction was enforceable. The applicant, representing Beyond Crafty Craft Beverages, said the shop is primarily a "dirty soda and coffee shop" and will not prepare mixed alcoholic drinks on site. "We are not making any alcoholic drinks. We're only offering wine as wine poured into a glass and a bottle or can of beer," the applicant said, adding that alcoholic offerings would be pre‑portioned and that most business would be nonalcoholic.

Committee members also asked about whether alcohol could be taken off the premises. The administrator explained that a class B/C license is for on‑premise consumption but that some sealed containers may qualify to be sold to‑go under state/local guidelines; the applicant said sealed bottles would likely be acceptable to leave the premises while single‑serve containers with straws would not be considered sealed.

After the exchange the committee voted; the motion passed with four ayes. The committee then heard brief member business, moved to adjourn and ended the meeting.

The license is approved; the transcript does not specify further administrative steps such as issuance timing or effective date.