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Committee backs truancy ordinance changes
AppletonJul 8, 20262 min read
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The committee recommended approval of Resolution #7-R-26, as amended, to review Appleton’s truancy ordinance options, with one member voting no.
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What this means
The biggest outcome was support for changes to the truancy ordinance, which is the city rule about school attendance. The committee also voted to deny a special event application for a pop-up disc golf course. Most other items, including several alcohol, tobacco, taxi, pet store, and mobile home park license requests, were recommended for approval.
Key decisions
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- Recommended denial of the special event application for Rahb Kettleson’s K-5 18 Basket Pop Up Disc Golf Course.
- Amended and then recommended approval of Resolution #7-R-26 reviewing options for the truancy ordinance; the final recommendation passed 4-1.
- Recommended approval of the remaining action items on the agenda, including multiple license requests and temporary event-related alcohol permits.
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Safety and Licensing Committee
Jul 8, 2026, 10:30 PMCouncil Chambers, 6th Floorcompleted
Agenda
- Call meeting to order
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Roll call of membership
- Approval of minutes from previous meeting
- S&L Minutes 6.24.2026
- S&L Minutes 6.30.2026
- Public Hearing/Appearances
- Action Items
- Special Event Application for Rahb Kettleson
- Resolution #7-R-26 Review Options for Truancy Ordinance
- Hop Yard Ale Works Full Service Retail Outlet Transfer Application for Flicks & Sips: July 17, 2026 & September 12, 2026
- Class "B" Beer and "Class B" Liquor License application for Cold Shot LLC, Sherry Galow, Agent, located at 633B W Wisconsin Ave.
- Class "B" Beer and "Class B" Liquor License application for Bocce Bacci LLC, Chris Nagel, Agent, located at 208 S State St, contingent upon approval from the Inspections and Police departments.
- Class "B" Beer and "Class B" Liquor License Temporary Premises Amendment application for Jim's Place, Stacy Hoffman, Agent, located at 223 E College Ave, from 12:00 pm to 12:00 am daily from July 30, 2026 to August 1 and 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm on August 2nd, 2026 for Mile of Music event, contingent upon approval from the Fire, Health, and Inspections department.
- Temporary Class "B" Beer License applications for the Fox Valley Vietnam Veterans Association, Bob Boettcher, Person in Charge, Lawrence Lawn, July 30th & 31st, 2026 and August 1st & 2nd, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. ,for the Mile of Music Inc.'s Mile of Music Event.
- Temporary Class "B" Beer License applications for the Fox Valley Vietnam Veterans Association, Bob Boettcher, Person in Charge, Houdini Plaza, July 30th & 31st, 2026 and August 1st & 2nd, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. for the Mile of Music Inc.'s Mile of Music Event.
- Cigarette, Tobacco, and Electronic Vaping Device License application for Pinebox By 3 Tall Pines, Craig Thran, Agent, located at 219 E College Ave.
- Mobile Home Park License Application for Fox Valley Estates, Moore Enterprises, Inc., located at 106 Primrose Lane, contingent on approval from the Department of Public Works.
- Pet Store License renewal application for HSA Corporation d/b/a Pet Supplies Plus, Angela DeHaan, Applicant, located at 702 W Northland Ave, contingent upon approval from the Police and Inspections departments.
- Taxicab Company License Renewal Application for LIR Transportation LLC, d/b/a Fox Valley Cab, Owner, Igor Leykin, 719 W Frances St.
- Taxicab Company License renewal application for Dynasty Limousine Service LLC, Owner, Diana Wolters, 1900 Vandenberg Ln, Kaukauna, WI 54130 contingent upon approval from Risk Management.
- Information Items
- Special Events - The Society of American Magicians National Convention, Houdini Plaza/Hilton Hotel, July 2nd, 2026. - Appleton American Legion Post 38, 4th of July Celebration, Veterans Memorial Park, July 3rd, 2026. - U.S. Venture, U.S. Venture Open, Jones Park, July 11th, 2026. - Community First Fox Cities Marathon presented by Miron Construction, Specified Route, September 20th, 2026.
- Director's Report 1. City Clerk 2. Fire Chief 3. Police Chief - Hiring/Promotions Update
- Adjournment
- Resolution #7-R-26 Review Options for Truancy Ordinance
- Balance of the action items on the agenda.
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