Brookfield To Consider 10-Day Music Fest At Saloon on Calhoun

BROOKFIELD, WI—The City of Brookfield Common Council will consider the request of Dave Dayler, Saloon on Calhoun, for a temporary use permit to conduct "Saloonfest 2" at 17000 W. Capitol Drive.

The proposed event is a 10 days of live music, June 24 through July 3. Live music will be performed both inside the venue and outside from a stage, according to online city documents.

• Anticipated attendance is 200-800 each day.
• Parking is available in the lot and the adjoining property.
• The owner has a parking agreement with that property owner for overflow.
• Restrooms will be available in the main building as well as three portable restrooms in the parking lot.
• A temporary fence will be placed around the stage area and the hill. Access to this area will come from the building only.
• The stage faces the hill to the southwest of the Saloon and will be used as a seating area for customers.

The organizer also intends to use more subdued artists performing during the week. The applicant believes they can conduct a multi-day event without causing disturbance to the neighborhood. If events become problematic because sound or disturbance, the temporary use permit may be voided.

Dave and Jennine Dayler, applicants, appeared before the Plan Review Board on April 22 for comments and/or questions.

Ald. Mark Nelson said initially the police had a problem with parking but that has been resolved. Regarding noise issues, the bands will be playing towards the intersection of Calhoun Road and Capitol Drive. He added that if there are any issues/problems with noise, the temporary use permit could be voided. If this is approved and there are problems, the city has the right to shut down the event.

Richard VanDerWal, neighborhood planner, said this approval is for the event itself and the alcohol portion must be approved by the Legislative and Licensing Committee. He said if the board approves this event, the approval is for the event only and not the serving of alcohol during the event, the documents said.

Nelson said he is in favor of the event as it will be good for the community. People have options to go to other outdoor events, other than Summerfest. Nelson suggested the applicants notify the surrounding neighbors of the event. Dave Dayler agreed to end the event hours outside to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; possibly 8 p.m. on Sunday, according to city documents.

The Common Council meets at 7:45 p.m. on Tuesday.