City of Milwaukee - File #: 081413

• File #: 081413
• Version: 0
• Type: Motion
• Status: Passed
• File created: 2/10/2009
• In control: LICENSES COMMITTEE
• Final action: 5/5/2009
• Title: Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to various licenses.
• Sponsors: THE CHAIR
• Indexes: LICENSE REVOCATION, LICENSES

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result	Tally
5/5/2009	0	COMMON COUNCIL	APPROVED; Minutes note: As amended.	Pass	15:0
5/5/2009	0	COMMON COUNCIL	AMENDED; Minutes note: The question was put: Have the members of the Common Council read the Report and Recommendations of the Licenses Committee in these matters? All members present indicated that they had done so. MOTION: Delete from the grant list and refer back to the Licenses Committee Secondhand Motor Vehicle Dealer License application for "Fay Auto Sales", Khairi A. Al-Hassan, Agent.	Pass	15:0
4/21/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: REISINGER, Ross R., Class “B” Manager renewal application. (expired 6-30-07) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 4520 W. Tower Ave, Brown Deer. Grant by Ald. Hamilton despite items contained in the notice. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Wtikowski excused)	Pass	4:0
4/21/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: ANDERSON, Devera M., Class “D” Bartender application. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 4688 N. 72nd St. Grant by Ald. Hamilton despite items contained in the notice. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Witkowski excused)	Pass	4:0
4/21/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: HIRSCH, Chad, Class “D” Bartender application. Special Letter Applicant not appearing. Deny by Ald. Hamilton based on non-appearance. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Witkowski excused)	Pass	4:0
4/21/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: DOMAGALSKI, Julie A., Class “D” Bartender renewal application. (expired 12-31-07) Special Letter Applicant not appearing. The applicant requested through the License Division that the application be held. Ald. Coggs moves to hold to the call of the chair. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Witkowski excused)	Pass	4:0
4/21/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: HARRIS, Bradley J., Class “D” Bartender application. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 3453 A N. Newhall St. Grant by Ald. Hamilton despite items contained in the police report. Prevailed 3-1. (Ald. Zielinski voting "no", Ald. Witkowski excused)	Pass	3:1
4/21/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: HURD, Tyler G., Class “D” Bartender application. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 1633 E. Belleview Pl. Deny by Ald. Zielinski based on items contained in the police report. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Witkowski excused)	Pass	4:0
4/21/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: MANNING, Lisette H., Class “D” Bartender application. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 630 N. 4th St., Unit 719. Grant by Ald. Hamilton despite items contained in the notice. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Witkowski excused)	Pass	4:0
4/21/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: MARTINSON, Julie A., Class “D” Bartender application. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 8307 W. Oklahoma Ave. #10. Deny by Ald. Zielinski based on the police report. Prevailed 3-0. (Ald. Witkowski and Ald. Coggs excused)	Pass	3:0
4/21/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: NYKLEWICZ, Theresa A., Class “D” Bartender application. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 3424 S. 17th St. Grant by Ald. Zielinski despite items contained in the police report. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
4/21/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: MC LAUGHLIN, Sean C., Class “D” Bartender application. Special Letter Applicant not appearing. Deny by Ald. Zielinski due to non-appearance. Prevailed 3-0. (Ald. Coggs and Ald. Witkowski excused)	Pass	3:0
4/21/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: MIELCAREK, John A., Class “D” Bartender renewal application. (expired 12-31-08) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 2987 W. Drexel Ave. Unit 315, Franklin. Grant by Ald. Zielinski despite items contained in the notice. Prevailed 3-0. (Ald. Coggs and Ald. Zielinski excused)	Pass	3:0
4/21/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: ROBINSON, Vicki L., Class “D” Bartender renewal application. (expired 12-31-07) Special Letter Applicant not appearing. The applicant requests, through the License Division, that the application be held. Ald. Coggs moves to hold to the call of the chair. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Zielinski excused)
4/21/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: TRIPLETT, Charlie W., Class “D” Bartender application. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 2107 W. Hampton Ave., #2. Grant by Ald. Hamilton despite items contained in the police report. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Zielinski excused)	Pass	4:0
4/21/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: VANDENBERG, David T., Class “D” Bartender application. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 1605 Ridge Ct., Wauwatosa. Grant by Ald. Witkowski despite items in the notice. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Zielinski excused)	Pass	4:0
4/21/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: WEIBLING, Matthew A., Class “D” Bartender application. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 1118 N. Benjamin St., Port Washington. Ald. Bohl turns the gavel over to Vice-Chairwoman Coggs. Grant by Ald. Bohl despite items contained in the police report. Prevailed 3-2. (Ald. Coggs and Ald. Zielinski voting "no")	Pass	3:0
4/21/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: ZOLLIECOFFER, Patrick D., Class “D” Bartender application. Special Letter Applicant not appearing. Deny by Ald. Witkowski based on non-appearance. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
4/21/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: CARABALLO, Fernando, Home Improvement Contractor application for “Vazquez Home Improvement” at 1308 W. Washington Street. Applicant at the table, 1308 W. Washington St. Grant by Ald. Hamilton despite items contained within the notice. Prevailed 4-1. (Ald. Witkowski voting "no")	Pass	4:1
4/21/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 06 NABHAN, Saed A., Agent for “Nabhan Investment, LLC”, Class “A” Liquor & Malt application for “Davis & Son Food & Liquor” at 3562 N. Martin L. King, Jr. Drive. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 6425 S. 20th St. #19. The applicant's apartment number changed. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Ald. Coggs says that she has no objections to the license. Grant by Ald. Witkowski despite items contained in the notice. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Zielinski excused)	Pass	4:0
4/21/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 06 POE, JR, Clarence I., Class “B” Tavern and Record Spin applications with an age distinction of 25 years of age and older for “Midnighter’s Bar” at 3038 N. Teutonia Avenue. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 1217 S. 14th St. Four neighborhood supporters were present when called. Ald. Coggs asks the applicant to continue to work with the neighbors on issues such as security and parking. Grant by Ald. Witkowski. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Zielinski excused.	Pass	4:0
4/21/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 14 ROBINSON, Dennis B., Agent for “DRND Corporation”, Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Dance applications for “DBR’s II” at 2691 S. 6th Street. Special Letter Atty. Andrew Arena at the table as counsel. Debra Andboralski, shareholder in the business, at the table. Make business plan and map part of the record, by Ald. Coggs. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Witkowski excused)(Exhibit 1) The owner and partners plan to upgrade the facilities to attract a mature clientele, as well as provide increased security. Neighborhood objector: Mia Diaz, 2688 S. 7th St., says the bar really hasn't gotten any better since its 90-day suspension. She says that Mr. Robinson was the bartender at Cleveland's Lounge when it was a problem location for the neighborhood. (Atty. Arena said that Mr. Robinson only played chess at the bar, he was not a bartender there). Mr. Robinson's wife owns the building, but he said he goes there to play chess. He does not have a bartender's license. Atty. Arena says that the applicant is going to improve the location and will contribute to the neighborhood. Ald. Zielinski moves to hold to the call of the chair. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Witkowski excused) Ald. Bohl requests a transcript for this item.	Pass	4:0
4/21/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 06 HIGHSHAW, Shytanya F., Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Dance applications with an age distinction of 25 years of age and older for “Better Dayz Sports Bar” at 3001 N. Richards Street. New Location Special Letter Applicant at the table, 8415 W. Mill Road, Apt. 1. There is a previous premise report attached to the application. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Ald. Coggs suggested that the applicant drop the Tavern Dance application and get Special Dance permits to see how the business works in the neighborhood. Ald. Coggs moves to accept the withdrawal of the Tavern Dance of the application. Prevailed 5-0. Grant by Ald. Coggs of the Class "B" Tavern license despite items contained within the notice. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
4/21/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 06 HOWARD, Miley, Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Dance renewal applications for “Twisters Inn” at 508 W. Center Street. (expires 5-13) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 4632 N. 51st Bl. The applicant says that he has tried to cooperate with the police department. Ald. Witkowski moves to make the entire police report part of the permanent record. Prevailed 5-0. Neighborhood supporters present: Squire Austin, 2722 N. 2nd St., is in support of the license and bartends at the location. He says that whenever anything happens on the corner, the bar's address is used. He also says that what happens outside the bar sometimes comes from other businesses. Robert Isabell, 2747 N. 2nd St., says that he is concerned about crime in the area and says that the applicant seems that he is trying to work with the neighbors. He also says the real is the police needing to make their presence known in the area. Robert Grace, 2657 N. 4th St., is in support of the license and is a patron of the establishment. The applicant says that the bar used to do a lot of charity work for the neighborhood until a bad element made it difficult. Ald. Coggs moves to grant with a warning letter based on items contained in the police report. Prevailed 4-1. (Ald. Bohl voting "no")	Pass	4:1
4/21/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 03 JOHNSON, Scott M., Agent for “Bradford Beach Concession, LLC”, Class “B” Tavern application for “Bradford Beach House” at 2400 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 1701 N. Arlington Pl., Leslie Montemurro, LLC member, also at the table. Grant by Ald. Hamilton. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
4/21/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 03 LIU, Henry, Agent for “Liu’s Oriental Kitchen, LLC”, Class “B” Tavern application for “Oriental Kitchen” at 1664 N. Van Buren Street. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 4121 N. Newhall St., Shorewood. Derek Sog, 620 N. 17th St., Apt. 301., at the table as translator. The applicant says that he only plans to serve alcohol at tables, not at a sit-down bar. Ald. Zielinski moves to accept the amended application designating a service- bar only. Neighborhood objector present: Joseph Lagatta, 1668 N. Van Buren St. He says that there are already three liquor establishments on one corner and he is concerned about noise in the residential area. Sarah Horn, Legislative Aide for the Third District, at the table. She says that there have been neighborhood concerns but the Brady Street Neighborhood Association did not object to the license. Ald. Witkowski moves to grant the application as amended. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
4/21/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 03 GALLAGHER, JR, John S., Agent for “1815 E. Kenilworth Place Corp”, Class “B” Tavern and Record Spin renewal applications with change of agent for “Cans Bar and Canteen” at 1815 E. Kenilworth Place. (expires 5-24) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 625 Bradford Way, Hartland. Sarah Horn, Legislative Aide for District 3, also at the table. The applicant says he no longer consumes alcohol and does AODA counseling. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Ms. Horn says that there were a few objectors to the number of bars in the area, but the establishment is an existing business in the area. The alderman's office does not have objections to the renewal. Ald. Witkowski moves to renew with a warning letter based on matters contained in the police report. Prevailed 3-2. (Ald. Coggs and Ald. Zielinski voting "no")	Pass	3:2
4/21/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 03 EITEL, Michael J., Agent for “The Abbey, LLC”, Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Dance renewal applications with change of hours for “Fat Abbey, LLC” at 134 E. Juneau Avenue. (expires 5- 19) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 2857 S. Superior St. The applicant says that the individual cited on the police report no longer works at the establishment and that this person kept the citation from him. Daniel W. Herbold, 1141 N. Edison St., President of the River House Condominium Association. He says that is concerns is mostly noise from the establishment including music after the cut off time of 11:00 p.m. Ald. Hamilton moves to make a letter from Mr. Herbold summarizing a neighborhood association meeting dated April 21, 2009. Prevailed 5-0. Mr. Herbold says that he is surprised that there are no citations for nuisance noise because calls have been made to the police with noise complaints. Grant by Ald. Hamilton despite items contained in the notice. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
4/21/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 15 SINGH, Mamta, Agent for “Nat Liquor & Food Mart”, Class “A” Liquor and Malt application for “S & A Liquor” at 3725 W. Center Street. Applicant at the table, 7355 S. Cambridge Dr., as is Alex Runner, Staff Assistant for District 15. The alderman's office has no objections. Grant by Ald. Hamilton. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
4/21/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 15 TOWNSEND, Beverly S., Class “B” Tavern renewal application for “D&B Place” at 1376 W. Wright Street. (expires 5-7) Special Letter Applicant at the table, as is Alex Runner, Staff Assistant for District 15. Atty. Roy Evans at the table as counsel. Mr. Runner says that the alderman's office has no objections. Grant by Ald. Zielinski despite items contained in the notice. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
4/21/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 06 WILLIAMS, Katie A., Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Dance renewal applications with change of hours for “Flav’s House” at 3885 N. Port Washington Avenue. (expires 5-8) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 3885 N. Port Washington Ave. Neighborhood objectors present: Hocha Williams, 4026 N. 7th St., mother of the applicant. She says that the she was told that her daughter does not pay sales taxes. She also says that her daughter has a boyfriend that is working at her tavern and the boyfriend tried to kill her mother. Ms. Williams also says that her daughter is using drugs. Tyrone Daniels, 3259 N. 72nd St., member of Grace Fellowship Church. He is opposed to the license because the church wants to expand. The applicant says that she works with the church and has donated things to the church including food and flyers, so she is surprised that the church would have any problems with the license. Tashica Robinson, 3880 N. Port Washington Rd., lives across the street from the bar. She has problems with the noise when the bar closes and when bikers patronize the bar and she knows that a woman has been arrested for selling drugs on the side of the bar. Ms. Robinson also says that the block was very quiet when the bar was closed due to a fire. Ms. Williams says that she has never had a complaint about noise or drugs from neighbors or the police. Neighborhood supporters: Sabrina Lynk, 618 W. Vine St., is a patron of the bar and is in support of the license. She was a witness to an altercation between the licensee and the licensees mother. She also says that licensee does things for the community, including parties for kids in the neighborhood. Sudie Stowers, 7931 W. Grantosa Dr., is in support of the license. Ms. Williams says that she does owe taxes but she is current through this year. Ald. Witkowski asks the licensee if she does anything to control the noise from the bikers. She says that she goes outside of the bar and tells the bikers to stop making noise in the street. Ald. Coggs moves approval with a warning letter based neighborhood testimony. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
4/21/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 06 JACKSON, Danielle S., Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Dance applications with age distinction of 30+ for “Danielle’s Lounge” at 501 W. North Avenue. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 8036 W. Scranton Pl. The applicant says that she plans on having activities for the community at the business. The applicant also says that she wants to change her age distinction to 25 and older from 30 and older. The applicant agreed to amend her application. Ald. Coggs moves to accept the amended plan of operations. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Zielinski excused) Neighborhood objectors present: Harrison Addison, 2017 N. 5th St., is opposed to the license. He says that the area does not need any additional alcohol beverage outlets. Fletcher Crawford, 406 W. Lloyd St., is opposed to the license. He says that there should not be a business at the location because it would not fit in with what is planned for the area as part of the Bronzeville District. He is not in support of additional liquor licenses in the area. The applicant says that the inside of the establishment is being remodeled. Michael Jones, 2625 N. 5th St., Chair of the 4th and 5th Street Block Club. He is opposed to the license because the business plan that was presented by the applicant was not sufficient. He says that there are enough liquor licenses in the area. Neighborhood supporter: Carl Lee, 503 W. North Avenue, lives above the establishment. He says that only two other liquor licenses are in the area. He is in support of the license and believes the applicant deserves a chance to open the bar. Ms. Jackson says that she has been working with the Department of City Development and is willing to work with the neighborhood association. The applicant agrees to withdraw the Tavern Dance application on the advice of Ald. Coggs. Ald. Coggs moves to accept the withdrawal of the Tavern Dance application. Prevailed 5-0. Grant by Ald. Coggs of the Class "B" Tavern license despite items contained in the notice. Prevailed 4-1. (Ald. Bohl voting "no")	Pass	4:1
4/21/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 03 GOTO, Tatsuya, Agent for “Izumi’s Restaurant, Inc”, Class “B” Tavern renewal application for “Izumi’s Restaurant” at 2150 N. Prospect Avenue. (expires 5-15) Special Letter Applicant at the table. Atty. Matthew Flynn at the table as counsel. Sarah Horn, Legislative Aide for District Three, at the table. Atty. Flynn says that the business has been at the location for five years. He also says that there is a parking lot with 16 spaces at the business location. Atty. Flynn also says that most objections about smells coming from the business were due to a strike by Waste Management and the the business owners take steps to eliminate smells coming from the restaurant. Ald. Bohl took the complaint about smells out of consideration of the committee because it is not tied to the liquor license. Kris Armstrong, 4873 N. Oakland Ave., Whitefish Bay, from Lighthouse Development at the table. She says that the recycling of bottles could be done at a different time to avoid the noise. Neighborhood objectors present: John Leitzmann, 2119 N. Summit Ave. #201, has complaints about the dumpsters' proximity to the condos next door. Atty. Flynn says that if the dumpsters are moved, it will make it difficult for the Waste Management trucks to pick up garbage. Kiersten Carr, 2117 N. Summit Ave. #102. She is opposed to the license if the dumpster problem is not recitified. Grant by Ald. Witkowski despite items contained in the noticed. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
4/21/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 03 FORTNEY, Marc R., Agent for “1209 Water Street, Inc”, Class “B” Tavern, Tavern Dance, Video Game Center and Billiard Hall renewal applications with change of hours for “Brothers Bar & Grill” at 1209 –13 N. Water Street. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 1326 Cass St., LaCrosse. Atty. Hoitink at the table as counsel. No neighborhood objectors present when called. The complainant did not appear when called. Ald. Witkowski moves to grant with a warning letter based on matters contained in the police report. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
4/21/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 15 HASHASH, Sarie W., Agent for “S & M Foods, LLC”, Class “A” Liquor and Malt application for "Hinnaqi Meat and Deli” at 4737 W. Center Street. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 4943 S. 13th St. Atty. Matthew Lerner at the table as counsel and Alex Runner, Staff Assistant for District 15, also at the table. Mr. Runner says that the alderman's office is opposed to the license and believes that the location could turn into a straight liquor store. He says that the Business Improvement District is opposed to the license and that residents who are against the license were not asked to appear because the alderman's office was not aware that there would be neighborhood supporters appearing. Ald. Zielinski moves to make the concentration map centered on 4737 W. Center Street dated April 1, 2009 part of the record. Prevailed 5-0. Neighborhood supporters present: Pastor James H. Willis, 5141 N. 85th St., pastor of New Recovery and Love Life Changing Ministry and Church at 4723 W. Center St. He says that it would be a good idea to help the licensee as the licensee is a leader in the community. He is in support of the license. Victor Jackson, 2429 N. 47th St., is in support of the license. Calvin LaVaughn 2500 N. 50th St., is in support of the license. Antoine Jones, 2608 N. 47th St., is in support of the license. He says that he does not find bottles from the establishment around the neighborhood. Yatoshia Straham, is in support of the license. She says that the closest liquor store is six blocks away which is too far to walk to get alcohol. Lawanda Cutwright, 2722 N. 49th St., is in support of the license. She says that she does not have a car and thinks five or six blocks is too far to walk to get alcohol. Taliah Aitch, 7159 N. Park Manor Dr., she says that she patronizes the liquor store when visting her aunt and has to walk six blocks to the nearest liquor store. Timothy Caldwell, 2540 N. 48th St., is in support of the license. James Carr, 4727 W. Center St., is in support of the license. Ald. Hamilton moves to hold to the call of the chair for the purpose of clarifying the 300-foot rule regarding child care facilities and with the intent of taking no additional public testimony on the application. Failed 2-3. (Ald. Bohl, Ald. Coggs and Ald. Witkowski voting "no") Ald. Coggs moves to hold to the call of the chair. Prevailed 4-1. (Ald. Bohl voting "no")	Pass	4:1
4/21/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 15 TUFAIL, Amjad T., Agent for “Shan Food Sales, Inc”, Extended Hours Establishment renewal application for “Judy’s Red Hots” at 4806 W. Lisbon Avenue. (expires 4-30) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 175 Bunker Hill Dr., Brookfield. Alex Runner, Staff Assistant for District 15, also at the table. Mr. Runner says that the neighbors would like the location cleaned up a bit more but the licensee has been responsive to complaints and has worked with the alderman's office. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Grant by Ald. Coggs despite items contained in the notice. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
4/21/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 06 SINGH, Jasjeet, Agent for “JS Petroleums, LLC”, Extended Hours Establishment renewal application for “Holton Gas & Food Mart” at 2237 N. Holton Avenue. (expires 4-30) Applicant not at the table as he is out of the country. The person appearing is not an attorney, so the item cannot be heard. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Hold to the call of the chair by Ald. Coggs. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
4/21/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR	Pass	3:0
4/21/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: MOTION TO AMEND 13 It is moved by the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the October 7, 2008 decision of the Common Council (Common Council File Number 0806084) granting a Class “A” Liquor and Malt license to Tarlock Bhatia, agent for “Airport Liquor, LLC”, doing business as “The Gardens Winery & Spirits” at 938 W. Layton Avenue, Suites F-G is amended to reflect the address of 1010 W. Layton Avenue, Suites E-F, which is the same location and the same premises description.	Pass	5:0
4/21/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 04 KOZAK, Michael C., Agent for “Ten Thirty, Inc.”, Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Amusement (Cabaret/Nite Club) renewal applications with an age distinction of 25 years of age and older on Fridays and Saturdays and change of hours for “Martini Mike’s” at 730 N. Old World Third Street. (expire 5-24) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 734 N. Old World Third St., Apt. 37. Sgt. Ulickey says that the applicants taxes are paid in full and that he has a valid seller's permit. Ald. Witkowski moves to make the entire police report become part of the record. Prevailed 3-0. (Ald. Zielinski and Ald. Coggs excused) The applicant says that he sometimes shuts down a half-hour early to avoid problems and that he works with the neighborhood. Ald. Hamilton moves to renew with a warning letter due to items contained in the notice. Prevailed 2-1. (Ald. Witkowski voting "no", Ald. Coggs and Ald. Zielinski excused)	Pass	2:1
4/21/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 01 SPENCER, Jerry J., Agent for “B & V of Milwaukee, Inc”, Extended Hours Establishment renewal application with change of agent and hours for “Kwik Stop” at 3425 W. Silver Spring Drive. (expires 4-30;filed late) Special Letter The owner made some adjustments based upon complaints in the past and there are more changes that are anticipated that will be taking place on the building. Grant by Ald. Hamilton. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Witkowski excused)	Pass	4:0
4/21/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 04 GARCIA, III, Gilberto J., Agent for “DNO, LLC”, Class “B” Tavern and Record Spin renewal applications with change of agent, member and shareholder for “Cadence” at 518 N. Water Street. (expires 5-7) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 4203 S. 22nd St. Ald. Bauman also at the table. Shane Crawford - 224 E. Lloyd St., Suite 202 - one of the original owners. No residents present to tesitfy. Ald. Bauman has no objections as the application is solely for a bar, not a cabaret. He would not support a cabaret application. Ald. Witkowiak also present - testified as to the good character of the applicant. Grant by Ald. Hamilton. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Witkowski excused)	Pass	4:0
4/21/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 14 AL-HASSAN, Khairi A., Agent for “Fay Auto Sales, LLC”, Secondhand Motor Vehicle Dealer application for “Fay Auto Sales” at 3170 S. 13th Street. Special Letter No residents present to testify. Grant by Ald. Zielinski. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Witkowski excused)	Pass	4:0
4/21/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 01 TSIRLIN, Michael, Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Dance renewal applications for “Zarko’s Nightclub” at 4126 N. Teutonia Avenue. (expires 5-12) Special Letter Marvin Pratt present as a consultant. Jeffrey Young - manager of Zarko's - 1626 N. Hawley Rd. Make photo of the assailant part of the record, by Ald. Hamilton. Prevailed. 4-0 (Ald. Witkowski excused)(Exhibit 1) Grant with a warning letter by Ald. Hamilton. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Witkowski excused)	Pass	4:0
4/21/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 04 BESTE, Heide L., Agent for “HLB Holdings, LLC”, Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Amusement (Cabaret/Nite Club) applications for “Rouge Lounge” at 530 N. Water Street. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 9145 W. Mt. Vernon Ave., 53226. The applicant says that she did a neighborhood survey and has been working closely with the neighbors. She also says that the business will be a lounge, not a nightclub. Ald. Bauman says that he is opposed to the license due to overconcentration. He also says that the location has a troubled past. Ald. Bauman also says that he cannot support a cabaret license for an applicant that has no experience operating a bar. Ms. Beste says that the previous history of the location should not be held against her. She also says that she would like to have fashion shows and live dance performances, so she needs the cabaret license. Ald. Hamilton moves to make the concentration map dated April 1, 2009 centered around 530 N. Water St. part of the record. Prevailed 3-0. (Ald. Zielinski and Ald. Coggs excused) (Exhibit 1) Ald. Witkowski moves to make the bound presentation submitted by the applicant part of the record. Prevailed 3-0. (Ald. Zielinski and Ald. Coggs excused) (Exhibit 2) Neighborhood objector present: Donald Arenson, 608 N. Broadway, objects to the cabaret license. He says that there have been problems in the area that will be increased by a new nightclub. Deny by Ald. Witkowski based on neighborhood objections. Prevailed 3-0. (Ald. Zielinski and Ald. Coggs excused)	Pass	3:0
4/21/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 14 LUCKS, Valerie A., Agent for “Comet Group, Inc.”, Class “B” Tavern application for “Comet Café” at 2643 S. Kinnickinnic Avenue. Special Letter Leslie Monteaguro - 1626 N. Astor - involved with the other businesses operating as part of the "Comet Group, Inc." Grant by Ald. Zielinski. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Witkowski excused)	Pass	4:0
4/21/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 14 JOHNSON, Bruno, Agent for “Maple Leaf Enterprises, LLC”, Request for a permanent extension of premises for “Sugar Maple” at 441 E. Lincoln Avenue to include outdoor space at the east side of the premises. No residents present to testify. Grant by Ald. Zielinski. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Witkowski excused)	Pass	4:0
4/21/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 13 ARMSTRONG, Michelle A., Agent for “Interstate Management Co., LLC”, Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Amusement (Cabaret/Nite Club) applications for “Crowne Plaza Milwaukee Airport” at 6401 S. 13th Street. Applicant at the table, 1962 N. Prospect Ave. The liquor license is for a new hotel going up in the area. Grant by Ald. Witkowski. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Coggs excused)	Pass	4:0
4/21/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 13 ABDULLAH, Rafique I., Agent for “Peak Corporation”, Class “A” Malt application for “Express Pantry” at 1804 W. Lincoln Avenue. Special Letter Applicant at the table. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Grant by Ald. Witkowski. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Coggs excused)	Pass	4:0
4/21/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 13 REIMER, Jeffrey A., Agent for “ND Auto, Inc.”, Secondhand Motor Vehicle Dealer application for “ND Auto” at 600 E. Layton Avenue. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 6145 N. Lake Dr. Atty. Thomas Cunningham at the table as counsel. Atty. Cunningham says that he does not believe that the business will contribute to traffic problems. Neighborhood objector present: Don Jensen, 4550 S. Quincy Ave., is opposed to another used car dealership in the neighborhood. He says that there are three used car dealerships in the neighborhood and says that people will test drive used vehicles down the street blasting loud music, throwing out litter, and racing down the street. Ald. Witkowski says that he is concerned about people test driving and the litter. Atty. Cunningham says that the applicant will instruct employees to not drive up Quincy Ave. Mr. Reimer says that overflow cars will not be parked on the street and says that he will make sure that the snow will be shoveled during the winter. Ald. Witkowski moves to grant despite items contained in the notice. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Coggs excused)	Pass	4:0
4/21/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 12 GONZALEZ, Gilbert, Class “B” Tavern renewal application with change of hours for “Rosie’s Place” at 1133 W. Harrison Avenue. (expires 5-19) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 3002 S. 9th Place. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Michael McGuire, Legislative Aide for District 12. He says that a neighborhood meeting was held and only one neighborhood attended. The one neighbors concerns were satisfied and there Grant by Ald. Hamilton despite items contained in the notice. Prevailed 3-0. (Ald. Coggs and Ald. Zielinski excused)	Pass	3:0
4/21/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 12 KARAMPELAS, Nick A., Agent for “Karampelas Investments, Inc.”, Class “B” Beer - Service Bar Only renewal application for “Gyro Palace” at 602 S. 2nd Street. (expires 5-8) Special Letter Applicant at the table, as is Ald. Witkowiak. Ald. Witkowiak says that he has no objections. The applicant is currently operating without a liquor license due to not satisfying all the holds on his previous license. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Grant by Ald. Witkowski despite items contained in the notice. Prevailed 3-0. (Ald. Coggs and Ald. Zielinski excused)	Pass	3:0
4/21/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 12 MASALKHI, Ammar, Agent for “Digital Science, LLC”, Secondhand Dealer application for “Smart PC” at 1208 W. Historic Mitchell Street. New Location Special Letter Applicant not appearing for the third time. Deny by Ald. Witkowski due to nonappearance. Prevailed 3-0. (Ald. Zielinski and Ald. Coggs excused)	Pass	3:0
4/21/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 12 GARCIA, Pablo and Luzmaria, Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Dance partnership applications for “Las 5 Hermanas” at 1835 S. 6th Street. New Location Special Letter Applicants at the table, 1835 S. 6th St., 53204 Ms. Garcia says that Mr. Garcia previously operated a bar in the city. Ald. Witkowski moves to make a concentration map centered around 1835 S. 6th St. part of the record. Prevailed 3-0. (Ald. Zielinski and Ald. Coggs excused)(Exhibit 1) Ald. Witkowiak says that he does not think the neighborhood would be well-served by adding another alcohol establishment. Deny by Ald. Hamilton based on overconcentration of alcohol beverage outlets in the area. Prevailed 3-0. (Ald. Coggs and Ald. Zielinski excused)	Pass	3:0
4/21/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 04 COHEN, Jerome M., Agent for “Major Goolsby’s, Inc.”, Class “B” Beer application for “Major Goolsby’s” at 1800 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive. New Location Special Letter Patrick Murphy at the table, 6314 W. Lloyd, as is Ald. Bauman. Neither the applicant nor an attorney appearing, so the application cannot be heard. Ald. Bauman says that he has no objections to the license. Ald. Witkowski moves to hold to the call of the chair. Prevailed 3-0. (Ald. Coggs and Ald. Zielinski excused)	Pass	3:0
4/21/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 11 PATEL, Rekhaben, Agent for “Pak Oklahoma, Inc.”, Class “A” Liquor & Malt applications for One Stop Pantry” at 9801 W. Oklahoma Avenue. New Location Special Letter Applicant at the table, 3972 S. 96th St., Greenfield. Ald. Dudzik also at the table. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Ald. Dudzik says that he held a neighborhood meeting at which almost all of the neighbors were in opposition to the license. He also says that there have been no changes to the location and six blocks from the location there is already a liquor store as well as one on 104th and Oklahoma. Ald. Dudzik also says that the applicant has not made any contact with him in the last ten months. Ald. Zielinski moves to hold to the call of the chair. Prevailed 3-1. (Ald. Bohl voting "no", Ald. Coggs excused)	Pass	3:1
4/21/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 08 MALIK, Sharif, Agent for “Station on the Park, Inc.”, Extended Hours Establishment renewal application for “Station on the Park” at 812 S. Layton Boulevard. (expires 4-30) Special Letter Applicant at the table as is Ald. Donovan. The applicant says that the problems brought up about the business have nothing to do with the 24-hour license. Ald. Donovan has no objections to the license. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Supporter: Jeffrey Young, 555 S. Layton Blvd., works for the licensee to clean up the property and says that there is no problem with litter. He is in support of the license. Grant by Ald. Zielinski despite matters contained in the police report. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Coggs excused)	Pass	4:0
4/21/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 02 LAL, Rashinder, Agent for “R H Companies, LLC”, Extended Hours Establishment application for “Fond du Lac Amoco” at 6003 W. Fond du Lac Avenue. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 3785 Richard Parkway, Brookfield. Ald. Davis, Marvin Pratt and Monica Lal, wife of the applicant, also at the table. The location has a current extended hours license under a different legal entity. Ald. Davis says that the owners are always responsive to problems and cooperate with his office. He also says that businesses operating during the extended hours is a serious concern in his district. Ald. Hamilton moves to grant despite items contained in the notice. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Coggs excused)	Pass	4:0
4/21/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 08 XIONG, May Y., Agent for “Asian Moon, LLC”, Class “B” Tavern, Tavern Amusement (Cabaret/Nite Club) and Billiard Hall renewal applications for “The Moon” at 3419 W. Forest Home Avenue. (expire 5-12) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 3419 A W. Forest Home Ave., as is Marvin Pratt and Ald. Donovan. The applicant's husband, Lee Xiong, also at the table. Mr. Pratt says that a consultant was hired to do a survey to learn of neighborhood concerns and he says that the concerns are being addressed. Ald. Donovan says that the location has a history of problems and that the some of the music the business plays attracts a violent element. He also says that he believes a suspension is in order. Sgt. Ulickey says that the previous agent of the LLC was the husband of the applicant. Ald. Bohl says that the previous establishment's police report should be part of the record since the legal entity has not changed. The applicant says that the business does not play any offensive hip-hop music and the crowd is diverse. She also says that the music has been changed in the past. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Les Johns, 230A E. Oklahoma Ave., consultant retained to do a neighborhood survey in the area to get an idea of neighborhood concerns. He says that the major concerns were litter and security at the tavern. Mr. Johns says that he suggested an outside parking lot attendant, more and better-trained security and hiring someone to pick up litter in the area. He also suggested having neighborhood meetings at the establishment and attending block watch meetings. Mr. Pratt says that all the recommendations will be implemented. The applicant says that she is willing to stop playing hip-hop at the establishment. Ald. Zielinski moves to accept the amendment to the plan of operation eliminating hip-hop as a music selection. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Coggs excused) Ald. Witkowski moves to renew with a 30-day suspension the Class "B" Tavern, Billiard Hall and Tavern Amusement licenses based on the police report and aldermanic testimony. Failed 2-2. (Ald. Zielinsk and Ald. Hamilton voting "no", Ald. Coggs excused) Ald. Hamilton moves for a 30-day suspension of the Tavern Amusement license, a 15-day suspension of the Class "B" Tavern license and a renewal of the Billiard Hall license based on the police report and aldermanic testimony. Prevailed 3-1. (Ald. Bohl voting "no", Ald. Coggs excused)	Pass	3:1
4/21/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 10 PAULSEN, Nicholas A., Class “B” Tavern and Instrumental Music renewal applications with change of hours for “Liquid Johnny’s” at 540 S. 76th Street. (Expires 5-8) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 415 E. Vine St. #105. Ald. Zielinski at the table at 8:48 a.m. Ald. Murphy at the table. He says the applicant has agreed to check the IDs of anyone under 30 at the bar in the future to make sure the underage drinking does not happen again. Ald. Witkowski moves renewal with a 15-day suspension based on the police report. Failed 2-3 vote. (Ald. Bohl, Ald. Coggs and Ald. Zielinski voting "no") Ald. Zielinski moves renewal with a 30-day suspension based on the police report. Prevailed 3-2. (Ald. Bohl and Ald. Witkowski voting "no")	Pass	3:2
4/21/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 05 COBB, Micha C., Class “B” Beer, Class “C” Wine and Instrumental Music applications with an age distinction of 30 years of age and older for “Blacker the Berry Jazz Lounge & Café” at 7934 W. Burleigh Avenue. New Location Special Letter Applicant at the table, 546 N. 30th St. Ald. Zielinski moves to accept the amendment to the plan of operation to eliminate the age distinction of 30 and older. Prevailed 5-0. Ald. Coggs moves to make the menu for the cafe part of the record. Prevailed 5-0. (Exhibit 1) Ald. Bohl says that the applicant Ms. Cobb says that the menu is not complete and only indicates the type of food that the restaurant will serve. Ald. Witkowski moves to make a packet with a newspaper article and a previous application for a tavern license part of the record. Prevailed 5-0. Ald. Hamilton moves to make a packet provided by the License Investigation Unit part of the record. Prevailed 5-0. (Exhibit 2) Ald. Bohl says that the applicant is married to a previous licensee of a business at which there was criminal activity. He also says that the applicant told him that her husband would be involved in the new business. The applicant says that the location will be a different kind of business with a different clientele. Neighborhood objectors: Leslie Schunk, 3031 N. 80th St., says that she is concerned about crowds and noise, as well as parking since there is no parking lot. Ms. Schunk also says that there are plenty of bars in the area and another bar is not needed in the area. Robert Lutze, 3156 N. 81st St., believes that there will be a younger crowd at night and that it will create problems. He is also worried about traffic. Terry Beede, 3125 N. 79th St., is concerned about the potential involvement of the husband of the applicant since the applicant does not have a lot of experience with the business. Barbara Marshall, 3142 N. 80th St., is afraid that the applicant does not have a business plan and is not responsible. Kelly Ehlers, 8000 W. Auer Ave., is concerned about traffic and parking problems as well as who is going to be running the establishment. Betty Heiden, a member of Capitol West Neighborhood Association, says that the association is not in favor of a jazz club or a sports bar at the location. She also says that she is against the liquor license, not a restaurant, because of crime in the area. Nancy Runner, 3230 N. 82nd St., is opposed to the liquor license. Richard Heil, 7718 W. Burleigh, manager of Mama Mia’s, says that when they opened the establishment, the restaurant was required to buy a parking lot. He is concerned about traffic and parking. Lucas Mackler, 3241 N. 80th, is concerned about parking and traffic. He is opposed to the liquor license. Carrie Urban, 3222 N. 79th St., is opposed to the license. John Stocks, 3139 N. 80th St., is opposed to the license. Larry Danner, 3169 N. 80th St., is opposed to the license. Carol Worthan, 3121 N. 80th St. , is opposed to the license. Neighborhood supporter: Kyle Williams, 4074 N. 88th St., is in support of the license because he would like a coffee shop with a Wi-Fi connnection in the area. Isaiah Collins, husband of the applicant, says that he had nothing to do with the previous establishment's problems and his past business should not hinder his wife's application. He also says that he does not know of any sit-down restaurant that does not serve wine and beer and the establishment will not be a bar. Ryan Baker, 5875 N. 77th St, does marketing for the establishment. He is in support of the license. Tania Liddell, 2730 N. 48th St., is working with the business and is in support of the license. Ms. Cobb says that the traffic can be regulated with signs and a doorman and that loitering will not be a problem. Ald. Coggs excused at 10:33 a.m. The applicant agrees to withdraw the application to finalize details in the plan of operation of the application. Ald. Hamilton moves to accept the withdrawal of the application. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Coggs excused)	Pass	4:0
4/21/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 14 CORALIC, Stojan, Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Dance renewal applications with change of hours for “The Brew House” at 2936 S. 13th Street. (expire 5-19) Special Letter Atty. Ronald Shikora at the table as counsel. Ricardo Orteaga - Greenfield - security for the establishment Sylvia Lagiwka - bartender The gun found on the premises was left behind by a patron, unknown to the owner. The owner has now installed a metal detector. The patron, who was underage, had been in the premises a couple of times prior to this incident. Ald. Zielinski is concerned because this patron was defined as "highly intoxicated" in the police report. Grant, with a 10-day suspension based on the police report, by Ald. Zielinski. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Witkowski excused)	Pass	4:0
2/10/2009	0	COMMON COUNCIL	ASSIGNED TO

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081413

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The Chair

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Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to various licenses.

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The Common Council of the City of Milwaukee hereby accepts the recommendations of the Licenses Committee as contained in the listings attached to this file.

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