PH&S Committee - City of Wausau

Michaels stated there was one recommendation for denial of an Operator’s License for Amber Starr, due to two OWI’s within
the last five years, however she was not present.
Mike Zamzow indicated Bull Falls Brewery is planning a BockFest for March 13, 2010, at the brewery and the new beer
garden. He stated they have teamed up with a group of runners for an Honor Run, part of a national organization which sends
veterans to their memorials in Washington DC. He noted the ones that go are the most senior veterans, such as soldiers that
fought in World War II. He indicated he was working with Jim Campbell, head of the local chapter, and it will consist of a 5k
run, or 3.1 miles, on a route along the side of east hill from not quite as far as Chicago Avenue down a block and then back to
the brewery. Hadley questioned if this was one or two separate events. Zamzow explained the Bock Fest is on the same day
but not part of the Special Event application. There will be registration for the run at 11:00 am, with the run beginning at
12:00 noon and concluding at 1:00 pm., and is primarily a fundraiser for the Honor Flight. Hadley was concerned there may
be some parking issues with the Bock Fest going on and wondered if it shouldn’t be part of the special event application.
Michaels pointed out the Bock Fest was taking place on the licensed premise. Zamzow indicated they will be parking on the
streets. Hadley indicated last time they wanted one side of Thomas Street coned off because of complaints of neighbors being
unable to get out of their driveways. Buchberger noted another concern with parking on both sides of the street is that it makes
fire access impossible, because of the snow buildup also cutting down the size of the street. Hilts suggested contacting DPW
to put temporary no parking signs out on one side of Thomas Street. Zamzow indicated he was unaware of the parking
complaints but was happy to comply and willing to work with the WPD to address it. Buchberger stated when there are snow
banks in the streets there is a problem with access for fire trucks. Abitz suggested having DPW go through and cut down the
snow banks prior to the event. Michaels suggested asking nearby businesses if they were willing to open their parking lots for
use to get cars off the street.
Michaels stated Wausau Area Events has submitted all their special event applications for the year, however it should be noted
that some of their events have fallen in the 400 block construction schedule, so we’re not sure about Fall Exhibitour and
Harvest Fest. She indicated they are planning to close the block sometime right after the Arts Festival until the following June.
The Wausau Elks State Soccer Shootout on October 2 nd may need to be relocated as well.
Motion by Rasmussen, second by Forrest to approve or deny the licenses as recommended, with the exception of the Special
Event Application for Bull Falls Honor Flight Run. Motion carried 5-0.
Motion by Rasmussen, second by Forrest to approve the Bull Falls Honor Flight Run subject to review by DPW regarding
parking issues. Motion carried 5-0.
Communications
Hadley reminded the committee there is a special joint meeting with the Parking & Traffic Committee on Tuesday, February
23, 2010, at 6:00 pm., regarding the MPO Bike/Ped Plan.
Adjournment
Motion by Miller, second by Forrest to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 6:12 pm.
Respectfully Submitted:
Deb Hadley, Chair
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