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Johnny's Pour House pitches family-focused Lake Andrea beer garden, proposes 10% net-share
Summary
Applicant John Zimba outlined a family-friendly Lake Andrea beer-garden plan with weekly events, kids' activities and a proposed village take of 10% of net profit (minimum $2,000/month in peak season); he described staffing plans and accessibility goals.
John Zimba, owner-operator of Johnny's Pour House, presented a proposal for the Lake Andrea Beer Garden that emphasized family programming, partnerships with local vendors and a targeted schedule of events across the May-to-September season.
Zimba described a lineup that includes children'friendly activities, weekly themes, live music, food vendors and a proposed payment structure to the village of "10% of monthly sales, minimum of $2,000 a month or 10 percent of our net profit, whichever amount is higher," and later clarified his intent was a net-profit model. He said the operation would aim to be inclusive and accessible: "We'll pull from everywhere we can to get a list of all the licensed food vendors available in Kenosha County," and pledged to include gluten-free, vegan and low-sugar options.
Commissioners questioned projected revenues, the seasonal definition of peak operations and staffing availability; Zimba said he has hospitality experience and can bring staff and vendor support to meet demand. He also noted the village would not have to hire an outside grant writer for the Historical Society sculpture-tour proposal — "Kate from the Historical Society will run it," Brock said during the parks report.
The commission did not select Johnny's proposal; it instead forwarded a recommendation for the incumbent operator. The commission requested that staff return a negotiated contract to the Village Board for final action.
