#4 License agenda JANESVILLE CITY COUNCIL
LICENSE AGENDA
2/14/2011
RECOMMENDED
A. ELECTRICIAN–ORIGINAL
Shawn A. Clifton 2829 Royal Ave., Madison, WI
Ernest G. Pulvermacher P.O. BOX 56 Princeton, WI
B. SIGN ERECTOR–ORIGINAL
Graphic House, Inc.
Hugh Hartinger 9204 Packer Dr., Wausau, WI
C. YOUTH ENTERTAINMENT CENTER–ORIGINAL
Decisions Teen Lounge, LLC d/b/a Decisions
Donta T. Evans 18-24 S. River St.
D. ORIGINAL CLASS A INTOXICATING LIQUOR AND FERMENTED MALT BEVERAGE LICENSE
J and R Liquor, Inc. d/b/a J and R Liquor
Randip P. Singh 1621 W. Court St.
E. ORIGINAL CLASS B INTOXICATING LIQUOR AND FERMENTED MALT BEVERAGE LICENSE
Los Amigos LLC d/b/a Los Amigos
Maximo Arriaga 2624 E. Milwaukee St.
Kemper Sports Management, Inc. d/b/a Blackhawk Golf Course
Jacqulyn M. Lee 2100 Palmer Dr.
Kemper Sports Management, Inc. d/b/a Riverside Golf Course
Jacqulyn M. Lee 2100 Golf Course Rd.
JANESVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM
January 25, 2011
TO: City Council
FROM: David J. Moore, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: Youth Entertainment Center License Approval
Executive Summary
Donta Evans has applied for a Youth Entertainment Center License with the City of
Janesville. This is a new license request for the business called Decisions and is to be
located at 18-24 S. River St. Mr. Evans is listed as the legal owner and manager.
Mr. Evans has no prior contacts with law enforcement that are of concern or would
disqualify Mr. Evans as a viable candidate. He has four relatively old entries in
Wisconsin Circuit Court Access for small claims cases, none of which should disqualify
Mr. Evans for this license request.
Mr. Evans listed in his business plan that he works at Franklin Middle School. Franklin
Middle School Resource Officer Brian Foster offered a positive review of Mr. Evans.
Officer Foster said that in his opinion Mr. Evans should pursue a teaching degree and
that he is great with the kids. Officer Foster said that Mr. Evans is strict with the
students, but understands them and is well respected by students and staff.
Two issues in Mr. Evans’ business plan warrants clarification. Mr. Evans mentions that
“All teens and vehicles will be searched upon entering venue and parking lot.” When
addressing his security plan, he states that “Only professional and well trained Security
and Police Officers will be hired.” I called Mr. Evans regarding the issues. Based upon
our conversation, Mr., Evans understands that a search of a person’s vehicle on public
property will be difficult to accomplish. Further, Mr. Evans understands that Janesville
police officers will not be available for employment by Decisions.
Department Recommendation
The police department recommends approval of this Youth Entertainment Center
License request.
City Manager Recommendation
Based on the information received, the City Manager concurs with the police department
recommendation.
cc: Eric Levitt, City Manager
Jay J. Winzenz, Assistant City Manager
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