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Meeting Name: LICENSES COMMITTEE Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/29/2009 1:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Room 301-B, City Hall
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     Meeting reconvened at 2:44 p.m.    Roll call Not available
090443 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: CLINCY, Terry D., Class “D” Bartender renewal application. (expired 12-31-08) Special Letter Applicant not appearing. Deny, based on non-appearance, by Ald. Zielinski. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Bohl excused)
AMENDEDPass4:0 Action details Not available
090443 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: COLEMAN, David D., Class “D” Bartender renewal application. (expired 12-31-08) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 2733 N. 24th St. Ald. Zielinski moves to grant the license conditional upon proof of payment of all outstanding fines by October 8th. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Bohl excused)
AMENDEDPass4:0 Action details Not available
090443 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: JONES, Shannon N., Class “D” Bartender renewal application. (expired 12-31-07) Special Letter Applicant not appearing. Deny, by Ald. Zielinski, due to non-appearance. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Bohl excused)
AMENDEDPass4:0 Action details Not available
090443 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: KONOP, John M., Class “D” Bartender application. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 5414 S. Tuckaway CI, #2. Grant by Ald. Hamilton. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Bohl abstaining)
AMENDEDPass4:0 Action details Not available
090443 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: MALONE, Angela M., Class “D” Bartender renewal application. (expired 12-31-08) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 1427 N. 49th St. Grant by Ald. Zielinski. Prevailed 5-0.
AMENDEDPass5:0 Action details Not available
090443 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: MONTREY, Raeshonda S., Class “D” Bartender application. Special Letter Applicant not appearing. The application was previously held. Deny by Ald. Zielinski due to non-appearance. Prevailed 5-0.
AMENDEDPass5:0 Action details Not available
090443 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: PERRY, Erica L., Class “D” Bartender renewal application. (expired 12-31-08) Special Letter Applicant not appearing for the second time. Deny by Ald. Coggs due to non-appearance. Prevailed 5-0.
AMENDEDPass5:0 Action details Not available
090443 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: WAYERSKI, Nicole M., Class “D” Bartender application. Special Letter The applicant requests the item be held. Hold to the call of the chair by Ald. Kovac. Prevailed 5-0.
AMENDEDPass5:0 Action details Not available
090443 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: KIRK, Steven C., Direct Seller application. Special Letter Applicant not appearing. Deny, by Ald. Hamilton, due to non-appearance. Prevailed 5-0. Applicant now at the table. Ald. Coggs moves to reconsider. Prevailed 5-0. Grant by Ald. Hamilton despite items contained in the police report. Prevailed 5-0.
AMENDEDPass5:0 Action details Not available
090443 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: GRIFFIN, Robert, Home Improvement Contractor renewal application for “REG Improvements” at 2307 W. Center Street. (expired 2-28-09) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 2307 W. Center St. The applicant says that he does not have proof of satisfaction of his warrant. Objector: Lois Sneed, 2820 N. 22nd St., filed a complaint against the applicant. She says that there is an outstanding judgment awarded to her as a result of her case complaint against the applicant in small claims court. She says that the applicant is a dishonest contractor. Ald. Zielinski moves to make the court judgment part of the official record. Prevailed 5-0. (Exhibit 1) Ald. Zielinski moves to make the complaint to the Wisconsin Department of Consumer Protection part of the record. Prevailed 5-0. Ald. Zielinski moves to make a letter from Ms. Sneed to the License Division part of the record. Prevailed 5-0. Deny, by Ald. Zielinski, based on complainant testimony, the complaint to the Department of Consumer Protection and the police report. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Coggs excused)
AMENDEDPass4:0 Action details Not available
     Meeting recessed at 3:42 p.m. Meeting reconvened at 3:47 p.m.    Not available
090443 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: 15 BENTON, Scott C., Agent for “Coo Water, LLC”, Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Amusement (Cabaret/Nite Club) applications for “Coo Water” at 1540 W. Fond du Lac Avenue. New Location Special Letter Applicant at the table, 1540 W. Fond Du Lac Ave. #302. Alex Runner, Staff Assistant to Ald. Willie Hines, Jr., and Tina Harris, business partner of the applicant, also at the table. The applicant says that the property was previously an eyesore and that he has invested in improving it. Mr. Runner says that the applicant has done everything that the alderman's office has asked him to do. He says that President Hines did have some concerns about the Tavern Amusement application, but he is in support of the license. Neighborhood objectors: Jean Malone, 1530 W. Fond du Lac Ave., says that she has experienced loud music and increased litter since the establishment has opened. She also says that she is concerned about increased traffic. Mr. Benton says that he has not completed the renovation of the outside of the building and that he is planning to put up sixteen video cameras on the property. Larry Roberson, 1961 N. 15th St., is concerned about the activities of patrons who are intoxicated and leaving the establishment. He is in opposition to the license. Veronica Roberson, 1961 N. 15th St., says that she is in support of an upscale restaurant, but she is not in support of a nightclub at the location. Mr. Runner says that the alderman's office has been assured that the location will not be a night club, despite the name of the license (cabaret/nite club). Cedric Gardner, 1947 N. 15th St., is opposed to the tavern and believes the business will cause problems. Leela Foster, 1540 W. Fond du Lac Ave., says that the atmosphere at the applicant's other business is safe and does not have the feel of a nightclub. She is in support of the license. Wilmer Beck, 1540 W. Fond du Lac Ave., patronizes the applicant's other establishment. Virginia DuPriest, 2450 N. 14th St., member of the Community Planning Council, says that the applicant came to a meeting of the organization. She says that the CPC voted in favor of the business being in the area. Ms. Harris says that she and the applicant are not looking to attract the typical night club crowd. The applicant says that he is willing to allow only patrons aged 30 and older into the establishment after 9:00 p.m. Ald. Zielinski moves to accept an amendment to the application to include an age restriction of 30-years-old and up after 9:00 p.m. Prevailed 5-0. Grant by Ald. Hamilton as amended. Prevailed 4-1. (Ald. Bohl voting "no")
AMENDEDPass4:1 Action details Not available
090443 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: 15 HENLEY, Barry T., Agent for “Working Class, LLC”, Class “B” Tavern and Record Spin renewal applications with an age distinction of 25 years of age and older for “Working Class” at 1816 W. Fond du Lac Avenue. (expires 11-5-09) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 2505 W. Highland Ave. Alex Runner, Staff Assistant to Ald. Willie Hines, Jr., also at the table. Mr. Runner says that the alderman is not in opposition to the license. Ald. Kovac moves to grant the license on the condition that proof that the outstanding fees are paid is submitted to the License Division by October 8th. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Coggs excused)
AMENDEDPass4:0 Action details Not available
090443 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: 15 KAUR, Navdip, Agent for “KP Petro, Inc.”, Extended Hours Establishment application for “Amepak” at 2514 N. 27th Street. Special Letter Applicant not appearing. Alex Runner, Staff Assistant to Ald. Willie Hines, Jr., at the table. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Hold to the call of the chair by Ald. Zielinski Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Coggs excused)
AMENDEDPass4:0 Action details Not available
090443 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: 15 SNOUBAR, Hasan I., Agent for “Furniture Maxx, LLC”, Precious Metals & Gems Dealer application for “Eve Jewelry” at 1376 W. Center Street. New Location Special Letter Applicant not appearing, but requested that the matter be held. Alex Runner, Staff Assistant to Ald. Willie Hines, Jr., at the table. Virginia DuPriest, 2450 N. 14th St., says that the applicant did receive approval from the Community Planning Council and the St. Paul Neighborhood Association providing that the applicant have professional security personnel at the location. Hold to the call of the chair by Ald. Hamilton. Prevailed 5-0.
AMENDEDPass5:0 Action details Not available
090443 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: 15 WELLS, Hazel, Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Dance renewal applications for “Zanzibar” at 2514 N. Teutonia Avenue. (expires 11-5-09) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 5315 N. 39th St. Alex Runner, Staff Assistant to Ald. Willie Hines, Jr., also at the table. Sgt. MacGillis says the applicant's warrant has not been satisfied. Ald. Zielinski moves to hold to the call of the chair. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Kovac excused)
AMENDEDPass4:0 Action details Not available
090443 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: 15 KING, Kanisha T., Request for a permanent extension of premises for “Club Passion” at 2579 N. Teutonia Avenue to include new restrooms, ventilation and sprinkler systems and exits to increase capacity. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 4422 N. 85th St. Doug Gray, husband of the applicant, also at the table, as is Alex Runner, Staff Assistant to Ald. Hines, Jr. Mr. Runner says that alderman cannot support the expansion of the premises. He also says that various neighborhood groups are in opposition to the permanent extension. Julie Thorne, 2564 N. 14th St., says that she used to meet with the applicant on a regular basis until two months ago. She says that she had no idea that an expansion was planned for the establishment. Ms. Thorne is concerned about current parking problems at the location as well as unruly patrons and says that what was once a neighborhood bar is now a club. Gwendolyn Jones, 2561 N. 14th St., is opposed to the expansion of the premises. She says that she regularly has to clean up her property of litter from the establishment and she is concerned about the unruly behavior of the patrons. EarlJean Stokes, 2576 N. Teutonia Ave., says that problems have been reduced in the past few months. She says that she is not against the expansion, but she is also not for it. Virginia DuPriest, 2450 N. 14th St., says that the Community Planning Council was meeting with Mr. Gray every two weeks, but have not met with him for three months. She says that CPC is in opposition to the expansion. Neighborhood supporter: Rodney Smith, 1219 W. Clark St., is not opposed to the expansion. He says that the applicant has increased security at the establishment and is active in the community. Ald. Zielinski moves to hold to the call of the chair. Prevailed 5-0.
AMENDEDPass5:0 Action details Not available
090443 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: AGENDA ONLY 03 WALLACE, Neil F., Agent for “Mega Marts, LLC”, Class “A” Liquor & Malt renewal application with change of member for “Pick ‘n Save #6868” at 605 E. Lyon Street. Grant by Ald. Kovac. Prevailed 5-0. 04 STOKES, Ron A., Agent for “Roaring Fork!, LLC”, Class “B” Tavern renewal application with change of request for Service Bar Only designation for “Qdoba Mexican Grill” at 275 W. Wisconsin Avenue #3050. Grant by Ald. Kovac. Prevailed 5 -0. 05 RAASCH, Kathleen M., Agent for “Ultra Mart Foods, LLC”, Class “A” Liquor & Malt renewal application with change of member for “Pick ‘n Save #6364” at 10202 W. Silver Spring Drive. Grant by Ald. Kovac. Prevailed 5-0. 09 SIMMONS, William O., Agent for “Mega Marts, LLC”, Class “A” Liquor & Malt renewal application with change of member for “Pick ‘n Save #6875” at 8120 W. Brown Deer Road. Grant by Ald. Kovac. Prevailed 5-0. 12 SALINAS, Hector, Class “B” Tavern renewal application with change of hours for “El Paisano” at 811 W. Historic Mitchell Street. Grant by Ald. Kovac. Prevailed 5-0. 13 BARDON, David L., Agent for “Olympic Lanes, Inc.”, Class “B” Tavern, Video Game Center, Bowling Alley, Record Spin and Pool & Billiard Hall renewal applications with change of dropped director for “Olympic Lanes” at 4040 S. 27th Street. Grant by Ald. Kovac. Prevailed 5-0. 13 MOELLER, Jason L., Agent for “PTG, LLC”, Class “B” Tavern renewal application with change of floor plan for “Coop’s Tavern” at 1577 W. Morgan Avenue. Grant by Ald. Kovac. Prevailed 5-0. 13 PACHECO-SANCHEZ, Luis, Agent for “St. Adalbert Congregation”, Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Dance renewal applications with change of officer for “St. Adalbert Congregation” at 1923 W. Becher Street. Grant by Ald. Kovac. Prevailed 5- 0. 14 MEYER, Matthew J., Agent for “Mega Marts, LLC”, Class “A” Liquor & Malt renewal application with change of member for “Pick ‘n Save #6878” at 250 W. Holt Avenue. Grant by Ald. Kovac. Prevailed 5-0. MESSMER, Michael T., Agent for “Child Recovery Program, LLC”, Amusement Machine Distributor application for “Child Recovery Program” at 1100 Menomonee Avenue. (South Milwaukee, WI) Grant by Ald. Kovac. Prevailed 5-0. TEMPORARY EXTENSIONS 04 CONTI, Bryan A., Agent for “Pabst Theater Concessions, LLC”, Request for temporary extension of the premises “The Pabst Theater” at 144 E. Wells Street to include the sidewalk at the front of the premises on October 22, 2009 from 6:00 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. for “Warren Miller’s Dynasty”. Grant by Ald. Hamilton. Prevailed 5-0. 04 CONTI, Bryan A., Agent for “Pabst Theater Concessions, LLC”, Request for temporary extension of the premises “The Pabst Theater” at 144 E. Wells Street to include the sidewalk at the front of the premises on October 24, 2009 from 6:00 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. for “Brian Wilson”. Grant by Ald. Hamilton. Prevailed 5-0. 04 CONTI, Bryan A., Agent for “Pabst Theater Concessions, LLC”, Request for temporary extension of the premises “The Pabst Theater” at 144 E. Wells Street to include the sidewalk at the front of the premises on October 30, 2009 from 6:00 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. for “Loud & Rich”. Grant by Ald. Hamilton. Prevailed 5-0. 04 CONTI, Bryan A., Agent for “Pabst Theater Concessions, LLC”, Request for temporary extension of the premises “The Pabst Theater” at 144 E. Wells Street to include the sidewalk at the front of the premises on October 31, 2009 from 6:00 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. for “Matigyahu”. Grant by Ald. Hamilton. Prevailed 5-0. 04 CONTI, Bryan A., Agent for “Pabst Theater Concessions, LLC”, Request for temporary extension of the premises “The Pabst Theater” at 144 E. Wells Street to include the sidewalk at the front of the premises on November 1, 2009 from 6:00 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. for “The Swell Season”. Grant by Ald. Hamilton. Prevailed 5-0. 04 CONTI, Bryan A., Agent for “Pabst Theater Concessions, LLC”, Request for temporary extension of the premises “The Pabst Theater” at 144 E. Wells Street to include the sidewalk at the front of the premises on November 4, 2009 from 6:00 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. for “Playing for Change”. Grant by Ald. Hamilton. Prevailed 5-0. 04 CONTI, Bryan A., Agent for “Pabst Theater Concessions, LLC”, Request for temporary extension of the premises “The Pabst Theater” at 144 E. Wells Street to include the sidewalk at the front of the premises on November 6, 2009 from 6:00 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. for “Broken Lizard Live”. Grant by Ald. Hamilton. Prevailed 5-0. 04 CONTI, Bryan, Agent for “Riverside Theater Foundation, Inc.”, Request for temporary extension of the premises “The Riverside Theater” at 116 W. Wisconsin Avenue to include the sidewalk at the front of the premises on November 6, 2009 from 6:00 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. for “Jerry Seinfeld”. Grant by Ald. Hamilton. Prevailed 5- 0. 04 CONTI, Bryan A., Agent for “Riverside Theater Foundation, Inc.”, Request for temporary extension of the premises “The Riverside Theater” at 116 W. Wisconsin Avenue to include the sidewalk at the front of the premises on November 7, 2009 from 6:00 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. for “The Black Crowes”. Grant by Ald. Hamilton. Prevailed 5-0. 04 SCHILZ, Jane M., Agent for “Lane Sheridan, LLC”, Request for temporary extension of the premises “Kafevino” at 330 E. Menomonee Street to include the sidewalk and street at the front of the premises and Catalono Square on October 23, 2009 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for “Kafevino Grand Opening”. Grant by Ald. Hamilton. Prevailed 5-0. WARNING LETTERS 03 MC BURNEY, Maryjo A., Agent for “Brew City Vending, LLC”, Amusement Machine Distributor application for “Brew City Ve4nding” at 2754 N. Stowell Avenue. Grant by Ald. Zielinski. Prevailed 5-0. 03 RASMUSSEN, Mark L., Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Dance renewal application for “Points East Pub” at 1501 N. Jackson Street. Grant by Ald. Zielinski. Prevailed 5- 0. 04 KRILL, Michael M., Agent for “Capone’s Grotto, LLC”, Class “B” Tavern, Tavern Amusement (Cabaret/Night Club) and Video Game Center renewal applications with change of entertainment and dropped member for “Capone’s Grotto” at 1003-07 N. Old World Third Street. Grant by Ald. Zielinski. Prevailed 5-0. 08 SANCHEZ, Enicacio, Agent for “El Potro, LLC”, Class “B” Tavern and Record Spin renewal applications for “La Jarra” at 2000 W. Mitchell Street. Grant by Ald. Zielinski. Prevailed 5-0. 10 VOELL, George M., Agent for “Uncle Geo, LLC”, Class “B” Tavern renewal application with change of dropped shareholder for “Wonder Bar” at 5520 W. Vliet Street. Grant by Ald. Zielinski. Prevailed 5-0. 11 DAYA, Nadir N., Agent for “Thirty-Third Corp.”, Class “A” Malt renewal application for “Quick Pick Food Mart” at 3332 W. Lincoln Avenue. Grant by Ald. Zielinski. Prevailed 5-0. 12 MEDINA, Marie A., Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Dance renewal applications for “Indio’s Place” at 915 S. Cesar E. Chavez Drive. Grant by Ald. Zielinski. Prevailed 5- 0. WICK, Shawn M., Agent for “Hybrid Heating & Air Conditioning, LLC”, Home Improvement Contractor application for “Hybrid Heating & Air Conditioning” at 1961 S. 80th Street. (West Allis, WI) Grant by Ald. Zielinski. Prevailed 5-0. MANUEL, Ricardo L., Direct Seller application. Grant by Ald. Zielinski. Prevailed 5-0. CARLSON, Steven C., Class “D” Bartender application. Grant by Ald. Zielinski. Prevailed 5-0. ROBERTSON, SR., Phillip L., Class “D” Bartender application. Grant by Ald. Zielinski. Prevailed 5-0.
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     Meeting adjourned at 6:04 p.m. Staff Assistant Tobie Black

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