2025-9251
FILE ORDINANCE NO. 2025 – 925
An ordinance amending various alcohol and alcohol license ordinances, with penalties for violations thereof as
set forth in various sections of Janesville General Ordinance Chapter 6.
THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JANESVILLE DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I.
Section 6-6(c) of the Code of General Ordinances of the City of Janesville is hereby amended to read as follows:
(c)Each applicant who has been granted a license to sell alcohol by the City Council shall pay the
applicable license fee in full to the City Clerk-Treasurer prior to the issuance of the license and
upon payment of any delinquent charges to the city. within 15 days of the date the license was
granted. The date a granted alcohol license is to be issued shall be deemed no later than the
15th calendar day after the date the license is granted, not counting the date of the grant. Any
failure to timely pay the applicable alcohol license fee in full voids the granted license and renders
it of no further force or effect, without the necessity of any further action, review or notice by the
City Council. Any applicant whose granted license has been voided under the provisions of this
section may not rely upon any previously submitted application for the same premises but shall
reapply de novo and follow the procedure required for a new license application.”
Section 6-6(e) of the Code of General Ordinances of the City of Janesville is hereby created to read as follows:
(e)In the review of applications for Class A, Class B, Class B beer only, and Class C wine licenses,
the Alcohol Licensing Advisory Committee (ALAC) and the Common Council shall:
1.Determine whether the proposed business establishment is in an area in which alcohol
beverage activities, operation, and appearance would be compatible with the surrounding
uses and neighborhood.
2.Consider the health, welfare, peace, safety, tranquility, and good order of the City,
neighborhood, and location.
3.In making the above determinations, the committee and the Common Council shall
consider location of the *premises, description of premises, type of business, financing of
the business, qualifications of the applicant, and qualifications of corporate officers and
alcohol license agent.
4.For new alcohol license applications and all amendments thereof, the sole proprietor,
member, partner, or officer listed on the application or representative who can legally bind
the entity must attend both the Alcohol Licensing Advisory Committee meeting and the
Common Council meeting in person. The appointed agent also must attend and confirm
their understanding that they can be held responsible for alcohol violations that occur on
the property, whether or not they are present at the time of the violation.
SECTION II. Section 6-9 of the Code of General Ordinances of the City of Janesville is hereby amended to
read as follows:
“Sec. 6-9. Corporate alcohol license agent; resident of Rock County or Abutting Wisconsin County
The alcohol license agent for a corporation holding any alcohol license within the City shall be a resident
of Rock County or of Green, Dane, Jefferson, or Walworth counties.”
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SECTION III.
Section 6-10(b) of the Code of General Ordinances of the City of Janesville is hereby amended to read as
follows:
(b) Regular operator's license.
(1) Operator (bartender) licenses may be issued only upon written application.
(2) Submitted applications shall be referred by the City Clerk to the Police Department for review
and recommendation. The Police Department shall review each submitted application and
recommend issuance or denial of the license.
(3) The City Clerk shall issue a regular operator (bartender) license to an applicant if the Police
Department recommends issuance, and the applicant is in compliance with all other requirements.
The City Clerk shall deny issuance of a regular operator (bartender) license to an applicant when the
Police Department recommends denial.
(4) Approval and Issuance of Original Operators (Bartenders) Licenses
A. Applying for a License
1. Application for operator’s licenses shall be on forms issued and approved by the State
of Wisconsin Department of Revenue.
2. Completed and signed applications must be returned to and filed with the City Clerk-
Treasurer’s Office and required proof of responsible beverage training course and
valid ID.
3. All required fees must be paid in full at the time the application is returned and filed
with the City Clerk-Treasurer’s Office. Applications denied will not be refunded
B. The Police Department will conduct a records check of all applicants.
C. The Police Chief, or their designee, shall consider the following factors when
making a recommendation to approve or deny an operator’s license.
1. A history of alcohol or drug related convictions as long as the most current conviction
or arrest is within the last five years.
a. Any conviction or pending charges which involve resisting arrest, battery to a police
officer, or obstructing justice beginning at the age of 18 and in all states.
b. At least two convictions or pending charges in the last twenty-four months for
disorderly behavior type offenses if they occurred in conjunction with activity at a
licensed alcohol establishment.
c. Any felony conviction unless duly pardoned.
d. Any undisclosed, misleading or falsified information provided by the applicant to
any matter occurring in the applicant’s history beginning at age of 18.
D. When hearing an appeal of an operator’s license denial, the ALAC will consider the following:
1. Did the incident which led to the license denial occur in a licensed facility.
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2. Were alcohol or drugs a factor in the incident which led to the license denial.
3. The history of the applicant as a licensed operator when applicable.
4. It is recognized that the Alcohol License Advisory Committee has and will maintain
jurisdiction over operator license appeals, will use the above factors as guidelines,
and may also consider other factors as the committee deems relevant, necessary,
and/or appropriate.
(5) If an application is denied, the City Clerk denial shall be in writing and shall set forth the
reason for the denial.
a. An applicant may appeal a denial to the Alcohol License Advisory Committee (ALAC).
The appeal must be in writing, setting forth the reason for the appeal, signed and dated
by the applicant, and filed with the City Clerk within 30 days of the date of denial.
Written appeals that conform to the requirements set forth in this chapter shall be
copied and forwarded to the ALAC by the City Clerk. The Clerk shall provide written
notice to the appellant of the date, time and place of the ALAC meeting at which the
appeal will be considered. The ALAC shall conduct a hearing upon the appeal. The
applicant may appear, be represented, and present evidence and witnesses. The
ALAC shall decide by majority of those voting whether to overrule the administrative
denial. Abstaining is not a vote. The ALAC may attach conditions and limitations to a
granted operator license. Appeals that do not conform to these requirements shall not
be considered by the ALAC.
b. An ALAC decision upholding denial may be appealed to the City Council and shall also
be in writing, setting forth the reason for the appeal, signed and dated by the applicant,
and filed with the City Clerk within 30 days of the date of denial. Written appeals that
conform to the requirements set forth in this chapter shall be copied and forwarded to
the City Council by the City Clerk. The Clerk shall provide written notice to the
appellant of the date, time and place of the City Council meeting at which the appeal
will be considered. The City Council shall conduct a hearing upon the appeal. The
applicant may appear, be represented, and present evidence and witnesses. The
hearing shall be recorded. The City Council shall decide by majority of those voting
whether to overrule the administrative denial. Abstaining is not a vote. The City Council
may attach conditions and limitations to a granted operator license. Appeals that do
not conform to these requirements shall not be considered by the City Council.
(6) A submitted application that is incomplete or which contains false or misleading information
must be denied and the applicant must wait six months before submitting another application.
SECTION IV. Section 6-10(c)(1) of the Code of Geneal Ordinances of the City of Janesville is hereby
amended to read as follows:
(1) A provisional operator's license shall not be issued to any person whose regular or provisional
operator's license has ever previously been denied or revoked by the City. A provisional
operator's license shall be void from the beginning and of no force or effect if issued to any
person whose regular or provisional operator's license has ever previously been denied or
revoked by the City. Misuse of a provisional operator's license by an applicant shall constitute
operation without a license and a violation of this chapter.
SECTION V. Section 6-13(a)(3) of the Code of General Ordinances of the City of Janesville is hereby
amended to read as follows:
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(3) Also exempt are grocery stores, supermarkets, businesses that sell petroleum-based products,
and businesses that sell pharmaceutical products. that will hold a Class A license, provided that
the total floor area for display and sales of all Class A products for sale is contiguous and
confined to said area, and has the ability to be physically separate and lock that portion of the
premises so as to render it inaccessible to customers and other non-privileged persons
during non-sale hours, as those are defined in Sections 6-53 and 6-54. For grocery stores and
supermarkets, the total retail floor display area may not exceed 80 square feet, with no more
than 80 square feet of storage not in the retail area; and for businesses that sell petroleum
based products, and businesses that sell pharmaceutical products, the total retail floor display
area may not exceed 40 square feet, with no more than 40 square feet of storage not in the
retail area.”
SECTION VI. Section 6-13(b)(7) of the Code of General Ordinances of the City of Janesville is hereby
amended to read as follows:
(7) Grocery stores, supermarkets, businesses that sell petroleum based products, and businesses
that sell pharmaceutical products that hold a Class A license and who fully comply with the
requirements of JGO 6-13(a)(3) and who have the ability to be, and actually do, physically and
effectively separate and lock that portion of the retail display alcohol licensed premises so as
to render the alcohol display area inaccessible to customers and other non-privileged
persons during non-sale hours, as those are defined in Sections 6-53 and 6-54.”
SECTION VII. Section 6-16 of the Code of General Ordinances of the City of Janesville is hereby
amended to read as follows:
“Sec. 6-16. Licensed premises; conducted in orderly manner; gambling not permitted.
(a) Each licensed premises shall always be conducted in an orderly manner and no disorderly, riotous,
or indecent conduct shall be allowed at any time on a licensed premises.
(b) No gambling or game of chance of any sort shall be permitted in any form on any licensed premises.
This restriction shall not prohibit the possession or operation of amusement devices nor the operation
of bingo if licensed by the state.
(c) General Policy
1. The Common Council expects all alcohol license holders to maintain their establishments in an
orderly manner and in compliance with state statutes and city ordinances, and further, that each
bartender is also responsible for ensuring that their actions are in compliance with state statutes
and city ordinances.
2. For the purpose of Section B., the conviction of an operator (bartender) or other employee of a
Class A or B license holder while that operator or employee is on duty or otherwise acting on behalf
of the licensee at the time of the incident shall constitute and be construed as constituting a
conviction against the Class A or B license holder.
3. For each incident in which arrests of the licensee, agent, owner(s), operator(s), employee(s),
related other(s), or any combination thereof, pertain to the same incident, such multiple arrests
and/or convictions pertaining thereto shall, for purposes of this policy, be construed as constituting
one conviction.
a. This policy in no manner limits, restricts, or prevents the Alcohol License Advisory Committee
from making a recommendation for revocation, suspension, or non-renewal of any license
holder for any health, welfare, safety, peace, tranquility, or related community best interest
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reason(s) other than those set forth elsewhere in this policy even when no convictions or
arrests pertaining thereto have transpired. Such recommendation(s) may also be made upon
any first or second incident when the Alcohol License Advisory Committee determines that
particular facts and/or circumstances warrant such recommendation.
4. Maintenance of Orderly Establishment and Consistent with Health, Welfare, Safety, Peace, Good
Order, and Tranquility of Community.
a. Whenever an alcohol licensed establishment becomes a nuisance, disorderly, riotous,
indecent, or otherwise operated and/or maintained in any manner contrary to the health,
welfare, safety, peace, good order, or tranquility of the community, including, but not limited
to, as evidenced by repeated incidents, arrests, and/or convictions of any persons thereupon
for disorderly or disturbing behavior, fights, assaults, damage to property, and/or other form(s)
of anti-social behavior or ordinance violations of any kind, the Chief of Police shall, in writing,
inform the owner or agent of such activity(ies) and/or condition(s). If there is no substantial
improvement in the operation, management, and/or activity(ies) pertaining to and/or occurring
upon the licensed premises within thirty (30) days, the Chief of Police shall bring the matter
to the attention of the Alcohol License Advisory Committee. After reviewing and considering
such report(s) of the Chief of Police, the Alcohol License Advisory Committee may order the
licensee, alcohol licensed agent, bartender(s), and/or all other involved person(s) to appear
at the next meeting of the Alcohol License Advisory Committee for a personal interview and
review of the matter. The ALAC may grant up to sixty (60) days for the licensee, alcohol
licensed agent, bartender(s), and/or other persons to adequately remedy the matter. In the
event that the matter is not adequately remedied to the satisfaction of the Alcohol License
Advisory Committee within the time limit provided, the Alcohol License Advisory Committee
may recommend the Common Council hold a suspension, revocation, or non-renewal
hearing, as applicable.
SECTION VIII. Section 6-16(d) of the Code of General Ordinances of the City of Janesville is hereby
created to read as follows:
(d) Each alcohol licensed premises shall be operated in accord with the requirements of state law.
SECTION IX. Section 6-19 of the Code of General Ordinances of the City of Janesville is hereby
amended to read as follows:
Sec. 6-19. - Outdoor seating.
The Alcohol License Advisory Committee (ALAC) shall conduct a review of each Class B license
application or amendment concerning outdoor alcohol use, other than special event licenses, and shall
forward its findings and recommendations thereon to the City Council for its consideration. If an
establishment includes outdoor seating, and is located adjacent or opposite a residential use, the ALAC
shall, as a part of its review of the license application, conduct a public hearing. Said public hearing
shall require the prior notification of property owners within 400 feet of the premises and shall be
conducted prior to finalization of the findings of the ALAC. The public hearing shall permit each affected
property owner or resident to address the ALAC in regard to the applicant's request. Any licensee
seeking to have outdoor seating on public sidewalks or right-of-way must first be approved, annually,
by building services prior to applying to expand the licensed premises to include outdoor seating. Code
1976, § 5.06.162)”
SECTION X. Section 6-20(g) of the Code of General Ordinances of the City of Janesville is hereby
amended to read as follows:
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(g) The ALAC may require the applicant to provide additional information and to furnish additional
documentation as they each may request or require. The ALAC may impose such similar
and/or different conditions, restrictions, and requirements as each governmental body decides
in their own discretion, including, but not limited to, notice to neighbors, private security, no
beer or alcohol outdoors, no outside live music or other sound amplification, hours of
operation, designation of the extended premises, and/or such other and additional restrictions,
conditions, and or requirements as each separately may discretionarily deem appropriate and
in the best interest of the City, and its residents.”
SECTION XI. Section 6-20(h) of the Code of General Ordinances of the City of Janesville is hereby amended
to read as follows:
(h) The ALAC’s decision may be appealed by the applicant to the City Council, whose decision is
binding and final.”
SECTION XII. Sections 6-20.1(b) and (h) of the Code of General Ordinances of the City of Janesville
are hereby repealed. The other subsections shall be renumbered consecutively
accordingly.
SECTION XIII. Section 6-26(b)(5) the Code of General Ordinances of the City of Janesville is hereby
amended to read as follows:
(5) The Tallman House and grounds, Hellen Jeffris Wood Museum and Visitor Center.”
SECTION XIV. Section 6-26(b)(6) the Code of General Ordinances of the City of Janesville is hereby
created to read as follows:
(6) Woodman’s Sports and Convention Center.
SECTION XV. Section 6-27(b) the Code of General Ordinances of the City of Janesville is hereby
repealed in its entirety. The other subsections in JGO 6-27 shall be renumbered
consecutively accordingly.
SECTION XVI. The heading to JGO Section 6-28 and Section 6-28(a), and the text of 6-28 of the Code
of General Ordinances of the City of Janesville are hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 6-28. - Sale, possession and consumption of beer, FMB wine coolers, wines and
champagnes, and intoxicating liquor permitted at the Janesville Senior Center.
(a) Anything to the contrary elsewhere in the Code of General Ordinances of the City of
Janesville ("City") notwithstanding, the transport to, storage, possession, sale, distribution,
provision, use, and consumption of fermented malt beverages, fermented malt beverage-
based wine coolers, wines, champagnes, and intoxicating liquor alcohol beverages, as
defined in Wis. Stats. Ch. 125, as from time to time amended and/or as defined and/or
interpreted by the Wisconsin Department of Revenue (alcohol beverages) are permitted at
the Janesville Senior Center but only in designated areas and only in strict accord with the
provision of this chapter.”
SECTION XVII. Section 6-29 of the Code of General Ordinances of the City of Janesville is hereby repealed
in its entirety.
Section 6-56 (c) of the Code of General Ordinances of the City of Janesville is hereby
repealed in its entirety.
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SECTION XVIII. Section 6-57(b) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Janesville is hereby amended to
read as follows:
(b) Unless otherwise provided by state law, there shall be no quota as to the maximum number of
Class A fermented malt beverage alcohol licenses issued or held in the City limits.”
SECTION XIX. Section 6-57(c) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Janesville is hereby repealed.
SECTION XX. Section 6-59(c)(2) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Janesville is hereby repealed.
The other subsections in JGO 6-29 shall be renumbered consecutively accordingly.
SECTION XXI. Section 6-60 of the Code of General Ordinances of the City of Janesville is hereby
repealed.
SECTION XXII. Section 6-61 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Janesville is hereby repealed.
SECTION XXIII Section 6-62(c) of the Code of General Ordinances of the City of Janesville is hereby
amended to read as follows:
(c) The fee for such special event license shall be in an amount not to exceed the fee as
established by state law. the City Council from time to time and set forth in the fee schedule
that appears in this Code.
SECTION XXIV. Section 6-62(f) of the Code of General Ordinances of the City of Janesville is hereby
created to read as follows:
(f) Temporary Class B Special Event license may be issued to any qualified non-profit
organization. The following criteria define a qualified non-profit organization:
1. Bona fide clubs that have been in existence for at least six months prior to the date of
application.
2. State, county, or local fair associations or agricultural societies.
3. Church, lodge, or society that has been in existence for at least six months prior to the
date of application.
4. Posts now or hereafter established of ex-serviceperson’s organizations.
A. First time applicants for a Temporary Class B Special Event License must
appear before the Alcohol License Advisory Committee and the City Council.
Subsequent applications can be approved administratively unless there is a
significant change to the location or event.
B. An event may be held on City property provided the following conditions are
met:
1. The applicant organization shall provide a benefit to the City of Janesville
or its citizens.
2. The proceeds from the sale of the alcoholic beverages shall be used for a
public purpose or to benefit the City of Janesville or its citizens. The
applicant shall provide a written statement with the application explaining
how the proceeds will be used.
3. The applicant shall comply with all regulations and policies of the City of
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Janesville Parks Division and shall pay any deposit required for use of
public facilities.”
SECTION XXV. Section 6-62(c) of the Code of General Ordinances of the City of Janesville is hereby
repealed. The other subsections in JGO 6-62 shall be renumbered consecutively
accordingly.
SECTION XXVI. Section 6-64(c) of the Code of General Ordinances of the City of Janesville is hereby
repealed.
SECTION XXVII. Section 6-96(b) of the Code of General Ordinances of the City of Janesville is hereby
amended to read as follows:
(b) Licenses may be issued after July 1 in any licensing year. Such license shall expire on the
following June 30. The fee for such license shall be prorated on the basis of one-twelfth or the
annual fee for each month or fraction of a month remaining until the next June 30.”
SECTION XXVIII. Section 6-96(c) of the Code of General Ordinances of the City of Janesville is hereby
repealed.
SECTION XXIX. The heading to Section 6-97 of the Code of General Ordinances of the City of
Janesville is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 6-97. - Class A Intoxicating Liquor licenses
SECTION XXX. Section 6-97(b) of the Code of General Ordinances of the City of Janesville is hereby
amended to read as follows:
“(b) Unless otherwise provided by state law, there shall be no quota as to the maximum number
of Class B A fermented malt beverage alcohol licenses issued or held in the City limits.”
SECTION XXXI. Section 6-97(c) of the Code of General Ordinances of the City of Janesville is hereby
repealed.
SECTION XXXII. The heading to Section 6-98 of the Code of General Ordinances of the City of
Janesville is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 6-98. - Class B Intoxicating Liquor licenses; issuance based on population
exceptions; effect of annexation on renewal.”
SECTION XXXIII. Section 6-98(a) of the Code of General Ordinances of the City of Janesville is hereby
amended to read as follows:
(a) The City may issue “Class B” licenses for the sale of intoxicating liquor for premises within the
municipality. A “Class B” alcohol beverage license authorizes retail sales of intoxicating liquor
for consumption on the premises where sold by the glass and not in the original package or
container. However, wine may be sold in the original package or container in any quantity to
be consumed off the premises where sold. “Class B” Intoxicating liquor licenses may sell
liquor by the glass for consumption off the premises, but only if the licensee seals the
container with a tamper-evident seal before the container is removed from the premises. Also,
in addition to wine, licensees may sell intoxicating liquor in the original packages or
containers, in any quantity to be consumed off the premises where sold.
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SECTION XXXIV. Section 6-98(b) of the Code of General Ordinances of the City of Janesville is hereby
repealed and recreated to read as follows:
(b) Irrespective of any limitation as to the number of Class B intoxicating liquor alcohol beverage
licenses permitted by City ordinance, the number issued shall never exceed the number of
licenses permitted by state law.
SECTION XXXV. Section 6-98(c) of the Code of General Ordinances of the City of Janesville is hereby
repealed. Current subsection (d) shall be renumbered (c).
SECTION XXXVI. Section 6-98(e) of the Code of General Ordinances of the City of Janesville is hereby
repealed.
SECTION XXXVII. Section 6-102 of the Code of General Ordinances of the City of Janesville is hereby
amended to read as follows:
Sec. 6-102. - Class C licenses; wine only; fees; requirements; no quota.
(a) In this subsection, the term "barroom" means a room that is primarily used for the sale of
consumption of alcohol beverages.
(b)(a) A "Class C" license authorizes the retail sale of wine by the glass or in an opened original
container for consumption on the premises where sold.
(c) A "Class C" license may be issued to a person qualified under Wis. Stats. § 125.04(5) for:
(1) A restaurant in which the sale of alcohol beverages accounts for less than 50 percent of
gross annual receipts and which does not have a barroom; or
(2) A restaurant in which the sale of alcohol beverages accounts for less than 50 percent of
gross annual receipts and which does have a barroom in which wine is the only intoxicating liquor
sold.
(d) A "Class C" license may not be issued to a foreign corporation, a foreign limited liability company
or a person acting as agent for or in the employ of another.
(e)(b) A "Class C" license and application shall particularly describe the premises for which it is issued.
(f)(c) The annual fee for a "Class C" license shall be in an amount not to exceed the fee as established
by state law. The fee shall be the same for all "Class C" licenses. There shall be no pro-rating the annual
fee.
(g)(d) There shall be no quota for the number of "Class C" wine licenses issued in the City.
(h) (1) After the first 90 days of operation following initial issuance of the license, the licensee
shall file with the City Clerk an affidavit prepared by a certified public accountant. Such affidavit
shall state the percent of gross revenue from the sale of food and non-alcohol beverages and the
percent of gross revenue from the sale of fermented malt beverages, if any, and separately for
wine for such initial 90-day period.
(2) After the second 90 days of operation following initial issuance of the license, the licensee shall file
with the City Clerk his or her notarized statement showing the percent of gross revenue from the
sale of food and nonalcoholic beverages and the percent of gross revenue from the sale of
fermented malt beverages, if any, and separately for wine for such second 90-day period.
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(3) Thereafter, such notarized statement of the licensee shall be filed with the renewal application and
shall include sales information for the entire previous calendar year.
(4) The Liquor License Advisory Committee may, at any time it is deemed necessary, request the
licensee to file an affidavit of a certified public accountant to verify the percent of gross revenues
for such categories set forth above, for any time period, and/or as shown on the licensee's
notarized statement.
(5) The licensee, by application for and receipt of this license, agrees to an examination of his or her
business records, for the purpose of verification of the percent of food, fermented malt beverage
and wine sales by the City Manager or his or her delegated representative at all reasonable times.
(6) Failure to file the required affidavit, failure to maintain the required percent of food sales, or failure
to comply with any of the requirements for the Class C wine license for restaurants shall be
grounds for nonrenewal, suspension, or revocation of the Class C wine license for restaurants.
(e) Sales of wine by the bottle in restaurants.
1. Notwithstanding anything in this article to the contrary or in subs. (3) (a) and (b) and (3m)
(b) of Section 125.51 of the Wisconsin Statutes, a “Class B” license or “Class C” license
authorizes the retail sale of wine in an opened original bottle, in a quantity not to exceed
one bottle, for consumption both on and off the premises where sold if all of the following
apply:
2. The licensed premises is a restaurant also operated under a “Class B” or “Class C” license
and the purchaser of the wine orders food to be consumed on the licensed premises.
3. The licensee provides a dated receipt that identifies the purchase of the food and the bottle
of wine.
4. Prior to the opened, partially consumed bottle of wine being taken off the licensed
premises, the licensee securely reinserts the cork into the bottle to the point where the top
of the cork is even with the top of the bottle, or securely reattaches the original cap to the
bottle, and the cork is reinserted or the cap is reattached at a time other than during the
time period specified in Sec. 125.68 (4) (c) 3 of the Wisconsin Statutes..
5. Nothing in this subsection restricts a licensee’s authorization for retail sales of wine under
subs. (3) (a) and (b) and (3m) (b) of Section 125.51 of the Wisconsin Statutes.
(i)(f) All other applicable provisions of the City's alcohol ordinances and state alcohol statutes,
including, but not limited to, alcohol beverage licenses, hours of operation, licensed bartender on duty,
license posting, premises operating in orderly manner, no afterhours unauthorized persons on premises,
fiscal license year, renewals, revocations/suspensions, and distancing requirements are hereby adopted,
reiterated by reference and incorporated herein as if fully set forth verbatim.” The fee for said license shall
be in an amount as established by the City Council from time to time, and as set out in the fee schedule
that appears in this Code.”
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City Attorney/Word/Shared/Ordinance Alcohol Amendment Other 2025
APPROVED:
Kevin M. Lahner, City Manager
ATTEST:
Lorena Rae Stottler, City Clerk-Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Wald Klimczyk, City Attorney
Proposed by: Council Members Miller and Williams; and
City Clerk-Treasurer Lorena Rae Stottler
Prepared by: City Attorney Wald Klimczyk
Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
January 12, 2026 Williams
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Ord 2025-925
Final Audit Report 2026-01-13
Created:2026-01-13
By:Elizabeth Lopez (lopeze@janesvillewi.gov)
Status:Signed
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