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Licensing actions and surveillance review delayed

AppletonJul 22, 20262 min read

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The committee recommended denial of a commercial solicitation license for Fox Pest Control, approved several alcohol and business license items, and held the ALPR and mass surveillance resolution until Sept. 9, 2026.

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Residents saw several routine license requests move forward, including temporary alcohol licenses for Mile of Music and Parishfest, a premises amendment for the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, and a Petco license renewal. The committee also recommended denying a commercial solicitation license for Fox Pest Control. A proposal setting oversight rules for automated license plate readers and other mass surveillance tools was put on hold until Sept. 9, 2026.

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Recommended denial of the commercial solicitation license for Fox Pest Control.
Held Resolution #9-R-26 on oversight standards for automated license plate reader and mass surveillance technologies until Sept. 9, 2026.
Approved the temporary Class 'B' beer and Class 'B' wine license for Creative Downtown Appleton Inc. for Mile of Music.
Recommended approval of the Schedule of Deposits update.
Recommended approval of the temporary premises amendment for the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center.
Recommended approval of the temporary premises amendment for Holidays Pub and Grill.
Recommended approval of the fixed full service retail outlet application for Ope Brewing Company.
Recommended approval of the temporary Class 'B' beer and Class 'B' wine license for Sacred Heart Church for Parishfest.
Recommended approval of the Petco pet store license renewal.

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Safety and Licensing Committee

Jul 22, 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
Safety and Licensing Minutes 7/8/2026
Public Hearing/Appearances
Demerit Point Violation Appearance - Sushi Lover
Action Items
Commercial Solicitation License for Fox Pest Control
Resolution #9-R-26 Establishing Public Oversight and Accountability Standards for Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) and Mass Surveillance Technologies
Schedule of Deposits Update
Class “B” Beer and “Class B” Temporary Premises Amendment application for the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, Maria Van Laanen, Agent, located at 400 W College Ave, contingent upon approval from the Fire and Health department.
Class “B” Beer and “Class B” Temporary Premises Amendment application for Holidays Pub and Grill, Carrie Steger, Agent, located at 3950 N Richmond St, contingent upon approval from the Police and Health department.
Ope Brewing Company Fixed Full Service Retail Outlet Application for 1932 W. College Avenue.
Temporary Class "B" Beer and "Class B" Wine License application for Creative Downtown Appleton Inc., Jennifer Stephany, Person in Charge, at 301 W. Lawrence St. on July 30th through August 2nd, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. for the Mile of Music Event, contingent upon approval from the Health Department.
Temporary Class "B" Beer and "Class B" Wine License application for Sacred Heart Church, David Erickson, Person in Charge, at 222 E. Fremont St., August 15th, 2026 from 11a.m. to 10 p.m. & August 16th, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the Parishfest Event.
Pet Store License Renewal application for Petco Animal Supplies Stores, INC d/b/a Petco #1656, Samantha Garcia, Applicant, Located at 3829 E Calumet St, Contingent upon approval from the Police and Fire departments.
Information Items
Appleton Police Department Mid-Year Report
2026 Legal & Administrative Services Mid Year Report - Clerk's Office
Alcohol License Violation Convictions Dispense Alcohol to Minor - Deja Vu Martini Lounge, 519 W College Ave - Glass Nickel Pizza Co., 2120 W College Ave - The Durty Leprechaun, 343 W College Ave Exceeding Posted Capacity - Pizzeria Pub & Bar, 1200 N Sharon St
Special Events - YMCA Swim Team - Bird Bath, Erb Pool, 7/10/2026 - 7/12/2026 - Appleton Parks and Recreation, Flicks and Sips, Jones Park Amphitheater, 7/17/2026 & 9/12/2026 - Appleton Parks and Recreation, A Walk in the Park Event, Scheig Center Gardens, 7/18/2026 - Revolutionary Communists of America, Marx in the Park, City Park, 7/18/2026 - Appleton Fox Cities Kiwanis Club's 49th Anniversary Appleton Old Car and Swap Meet, Pierce Park, 7/19/2026 - Appleton Parks and Recreation, Appleton's Children's Parade, 7/22/2026 - Appleton Parks and Recreation, Playground Fair, Pierce Park, 7/23/2026 & 7/24/2026 - Appleton Downtown Inc., Chalk Walk & Wonder, Specified Route, 7/24/2026 - Mile of Music Inc., Mile of Music, Downtown Appleton, Jones Park, Lawrence Lawn, Houdini Plaza, 7/30/2026 - 8/2/2026 - Appleton Police Department, National Night Out, Specified Route, 8/4/2026 - Apple Tree Connections, Steps for Sidney 5k, Specified Route, 8/15/2026
Director's Report 1. City Clerk 2. Fire Chief 3. Police Chief
Adjournment
Schedule of Deposits Update
Balance of the action items on the agenda.

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