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Committee approves dozens of new and renewed liquor, tobacco and entertainment licenses
Summary
The Waukesha City Ordinance and Licensing Committee on June 9 approved multiple new and renewal licenses for restaurants, bars, convenience stores and other establishments, including several contingent on certificates of occupancy. The approvals followed a review noting applicants had each failed one compliance check in the last year.
The Ordinance and Licensing Committee approved a slate of new and renewed licenses for restaurants, bars, convenience stores and tobacco retailers during its June 9 meeting.
Alderperson Helvinslaven moved to approve licenses including 3 J Liquor (Class A beer and liquor retail), Buffalo Wild Wings (Class B beer and liquor combo), Chili’s Grill and Bar (Class B), Downtown BP (Class A retail), multiple Kwik Trip locations, Silverhaze (cigarette, tobacco and vape), Speedway #4119 and others. The committee also approved an extension of premises for BB’s on Main for June 28, 2025. The motion was seconded by Alderperson Mannion and approved by unanimous voice vote; a requested roll call confirmed the unanimous result.
The committee approved a new Bottle Stop Class A beer and liquor retail license contingent upon obtaining a certificate of occupancy and later approved additional contingent licenses — including The Strand, El Sol de Mexico, Discount Smokes and Spirits, Lincoln Pub, Walgreens, The Coupe and Tuscan Banquet Hall — all listed as contingent on certificates of occupancy.
Chair emphasized the committee’s expectation that businesses correct compliance issues, saying, “Please do not fail another or else you’ll be here again next year,” as the committee moved through the lengthy renewal list. Many renewals covered a broad range of businesses citywide, from small bars and restaurants to larger venues and hotel operations.
The committee’s actions were procedural approvals rather than enforcement measures; applicants who required contingencies were directed to satisfy building-code or occupancy conditions before licenses are finalized. The committee moved on after the licenses were recorded as approved.
