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Operator's license application

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Last 30 days
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Rising — discussed at 3 meetings since Sep 9, 2026, up from 0 in the two months before.

Public comments (5)

SupportiveBrandon RenierOct 28, 2026

The Army veteran with two Iraq tours described his PTSD, four OWIs, and completed treatment, probation, and veterans treatment court, asking for a license to work at Mono Mark.

Safety and Licensing Committee — October 28, 2026 · 12:00 →
SupportiveJessica WellsOct 28, 2026

She asked the committee to look beyond her record, describing the loss of two daughters, her return to work in March 2026, and months of negative drug screens.

Safety and Licensing Committee — October 28, 2026 · 22:01 →
NeutralDarrius SmithOct 14, 2026

Asked the committee to grant his bartender's license, noting his prior DUI was nearly 20 years ago and other charges were dropped.

Safety and Licensing Committee — October 14, 2026 · 15:00 →
NeutralChristopher RouthSep 9, 2026

Routh said his disqualifying conviction was from 2002 when he was about 19, he's been trouble-free since, and he previously held an Appleton bartending license without issue.

Safety and Licensing Committee — September 9, 2026 · 7:29 →
SupportiveHeidi SuppleSep 9, 2026

The Melting Pot owner and company attorney said Routh has been a phenomenal bartender for ten years, passed every sting, and argued his conviction was a misdemeanor, not a felony, possibly leaving room for renewal.

Safety and Licensing Committee — September 9, 2026 · 9:30 →