In addition to the licensing requirements in Chapter 125 of the Wisconsin Statues, the City requires the following for any new licensing applicant:
(A) Surrender of license. If applicable, a surrender form must be signed by both the current owner and the new applicant.
(B) Copy of lease. If applicable, a copy of the lease must be provided showing the applicant has full control of the premise.
(C) Wisconsin seller's permit. A copy of the applicant’s Wisconsin seller’s permit must be attached.
(D) Business plan. A business plan must accompany the application, and shall include a discussion of the operation, number of employees, percentage of food sales, and the like.
(E) Responsible beverage server training certificate. An individual, partners, or an agent of a corporation or a limited liability company shall attach a copy of their DOR-approved responsible beverage server training certificate, except as follows:
(1) The individual, partners, or agent of a corporation or a limited liability company has held a manager’s or operator’s license or was an agent of a corporation or a limited liability company that held a Class A, B or C beer, liquor or wine license. Documentation must be provided if license is not held within the City.
(2) The individual, partners, or agent of a corporation or a limited liability company has successfully completed such training within the past two years. Documentation must be provided if license is not held within the City.
(F) Inspection and report.
(1) Building Inspector or Zoning Inspector.
(a) Applicants must contact the Building Inspector or Zoning Administrator to schedule an inspection of the premise.
(b) Following the inspection, the Building Inspector or Zoning Administrator will prepare a report addressing any concerns. The license cannot be granted until all concerns are addressed.
(c) The Building Inspector or Zoning Administrator’s report must be submitted with the license application.
(d) Any dispute regarding items in the Building Inspector or Zoning Administrator’s report will be resolved by the Mayor.
(2) Fire inspection.
(a) A fire inspection is required. The license cannot be granted until all violations are corrected.
(b) Applicants must contact the Fire Chief to schedule an inspection of the premise.
(c) Following the inspection, the Fire Inspector will prepare a report addressing any concerns.
(d) The Fire Inspector’s report must be submitted with the original license application.
(e) Any dispute regarding items in the Fire Inspector’s report will be resolved by the Mayor and Fire Chief.
(3) Health requirements and inspection.
(a) Licenses cannot be granted unless the premises comply with rules promulgated by the Departments of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, governing sanitation in restaurants. [Wisconsin Statutes § 125.68(5) and Opinion of the Attorney General 233(1950)] However, the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection may not restrict the serving of cheese without charge in individual portions to customers as permitted by Wisconsin Statutes § 97.01(14g).
(b) The applicant must contact the Taylor County Housing Department to schedule an inspection. Any fees associated with this inspection are the responsibility of the applicant.
(c) The Taylor County Housing Department’s written report must be submitted with the application.
(4) Police report. The Police Chief shall make a written report, including a recommendation on the granting of a license, to the City Clerk as to any police record of an applicant or an applicant’s agent that may reflect habitual violation of law or conviction of a felony.
(G) All new applicants for intoxicating liquor and fermented malt beverages licenses shall be required to attend the Council or Committee of the Whole meeting at which the applicant’s license is being considered, unless attendance is waived by the Mayor.
(Ord. 1035, passed 8-7-18)