The LWV of Beloit supports:

• the continuation of the Alcohol Beverage License Control Committee (ABLCC) as an advisory body which reviews liquor license applications, investigates problems, proposes solutions, and presents recommendations to the city council.

The LWV of Beloit recommends:

• that the membership of the ABLCC include a member of the city council, the Chief of Police or his designated representative, one member designated by the Tavern Owners League, and five Beloit residents and one School District of Beloit Administrator or School Board member at least 21 years of age.
• that the criteria for selecting citizen representatives on ABLCC include awareness of the need to represent a cross-section of Beloit residents.

The LWV of Beloit commends:

• the ABLCC for their constructive approach which emphasizes thoughtful questioning and careful educating of liquor license petitioners to prevent possible problems from arising once a license has been granted, and their cooperative attitude toward solving problems that have arisen.\

The LWV of Beloit recommends:

• that when the city council reviews and acts upon the recommendations of the ABLCC all of the facts should be objectively weighed and a balanced approach be taken to consider legal issues as well as business concerns that affect the community.
• that owners of property within 500 feet of a proposed liquor license location be notified in writing of the time, date, and location of the ABLCC meeting at which the proposed license will be considered.
• that the ABLCC make an effort to notify concerned citizens and businesses when issues relevant to their interests will be discussed by the committee. (Clerical costs of this recommendation should be compared to the cost of publishing meeting dates, times, and agenda in the newspaper, and the most cost-effective method should be used.)

The LWV of Beloit encourages:

• the media to give notice of upcoming ABLCC meetings as a public service.
• that citizen input be allowed at all meetings

The LWV of Beloit recommends:

• that the Beloit Police Department work cooperatively with liquor license holders to encourage the license holders to call on the police department for help when problems arise.
• that while the city clerk must follow all legal practices, the responsibility of the city clerk's office may include sending a reminder notice when renewal fees are due, but the office should not provide additional reminders or special services in the liquor license renewal process.
• that liquor license holders be held responsible for fulfilling license renewal requirements.  If the license holder does not fulfill license renewal requirements as outlined in the city ordinances, the license shall expire. 

The LWV of Beloit supports:

• the policy of granting only one "Class B" retail liquor license for each 600 of population in the city of Beloit, as outlined in ordinance #31.66. (rev. '89)
• the number of liquor licensed sellers established in 42 Class B 11 reserved with a $10,000 fee.  (rev. 2013)

The LWV of Beloit recommends:

• that citizens with complaints about a liquor license be informed of the proper procedure for filing the complaint as outlined in ordinance #31.24 and #31.25 (rev. '84).
• That SS125.8 is followed for operating and restrictions of licenses, per Wisconsin statutes, which includes the provision of not allowing licenses in \3000 feet proximity of churches, schools or hospitals.

The LWV of Beloit recommends:

• that fines and penalties regarding liquor licensing be regularly reviewed to determine whether the listed penalties are high enough to encourage compliance.