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Meeting date/time:
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2/13/2012
8:30 AM
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Minutes status:
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Final
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Meeting location:
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Room 301-B, City Hall
Amended 3/5/12 - Minutes for Agenda Item #3, File No. 110384, were amended.
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| | | | Meeting convened at 8:56 a.m. | | | |
Roll call
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| | | | Individuals also present:
Rebecca Grill, License Division Manager
Adam Stephens, Assistant City Attorney
Sgt. Chad Raden, License Investigation Unit - MPD
Officer Tracy Tabiadon, License Investigation Unit - MPD | | | |
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| 0 | 1. | Motion | Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses. | | | |
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| 0 | | Motion | Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.
Minutes note: 04 HAHN, Marla R, Agent for "Splash Studio Inc", Class B Tavern and Record Spin License Applications as agent for "Splash Studio" at 184 N Broadway.
Maria R. Hahn, Agt.
184 N. Broadway, Milwaukee, WI 53202
No neighborhood testimony.
Ald. Robert Bauman, 4th Aldermanic District, was present with no objections.
Ald. Zielinski moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0) | AMENDED | Pass | 3:0 |
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| 0 | | Motion | Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.
Minutes note: 10 BLIESNER, Jonathan E, Agent for "J B Tavern, LLC", Class B Tavern and Record Spin License Applications as agent for "J&B's Blue Ribbon Bar & Grill" at 5230 W BLUE MOUND Rd.
Jonathan E. Bliesner, Agt.
5230 W. Blue Mound Rd., Milwaukee, WI 53208
Appearing with the applicant:
Bob Schindel, business partner, 2757 N. 90th St., Milwaukee, WI 53208
No neighborhood testimony.
Legislative assistant Amanda Williams, on behalf of Ald. Michael Murphy in the 10th Aldermanic District, was present in support.
Ald. Hamilton moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0) | AMENDED | Pass | 3:0 |
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| 0 | | Motion | Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.
Minutes note: 15 REED, JR, Reginald D, Secondhand Dealer's License Renewal Application for "R & R Resale" at 4422 W North Av. (expired 12/31/2011)
Applicant was not present.
Individuals appearing in opposition:
Assistant City Attorney Jarely Ruiz, on behalf of the Milwaukee Police Department
Officer Bodo Gajevic, Milwaukee Police Department
Atty. Ruiz said that the police conducted a search warrant and found the business were in violation of NEWPRS procedures.
Officer Gajevic testified that he conducted an investigation and found the licensee engaging in criminal activities of selling stolen items on EBay.
Ald. Zielinski moved to make the entire police report part of the record. There were no objections.
Officer Gajevic testified as to criminal activities and NEWPRS violations mentioned in the police report.
Legislative assistant Keith Stanley, on behalf of Ald. Willie Hines in the 15th Aldermanic District, was present in opposition due to the criminal activities mentioned in the police report and concerns of residents in the local community.
Ms. Grill said that the notice of the hearing sent to the licensee was not returned from the United States Postal Service.
Ald. Zielinski moved denial based upon nonappearance, items #1-7 on the police report, Milwaukee Police Department testimony, and aldermanic office testimony. (Prevailed 3-0) | AMENDED | Pass | 3:0 |
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| 0 | | Motion | Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.
Minutes note: 15 SULTAN, Aftab, Agent for "Sultan Enterprises LLC", Extended Hours Establishments Application as agent for "Lisbon BP" at 2624 W Lisbon Av.
Aftab Sultan, Agt.
2624 W. Lisbon Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53205
No neighborhood testimony.
Mr. Stanley, on behalf of Ald. Hines, was present with no objections.
Ald. Hamilton moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0) | AMENDED | Pass | 3:0 |
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| 0 | | Motion | Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.
Minutes note: 15 STONE, Danette A, Agent for "BLACK N BLACK, INC", Class A Malt & Class A Liquor License Renewal Application as agent for "VLIET DISCOUNT LIQUOR" at 3901 W VLIET St. (expired 2/4/2012)
Applicant was not present.
Individual appearing in opposition:
Atty. Michael Maistelman, on behalf of Discount Liquor, testified that the licensee is in violation of a court order and is illegally using a business name already registered to his client. He added that his client has filed a lawsuit requesting for Black N Black, Inc. to discontinue use of "Discount Liquor" in the trade name.
No other neighborhood testimony.
Mr. Stanley, on behalf of Ald. Hines, said that the business should be restricted from the sale of blunts. He added that this restriciton was imposed already on a recent new applicant who was granted approval for the same type of license at the same location.
Ms. Grill said that a new applicant, having been already approved, at the location was issued the same type of license on February 7, 2012. She added that the notice sent to the licensee was not returned by the United States Postal Service.
Ald. Zielinski moved to make the entire police report as part of the record. There were no objections.
Ald. Zielinski moved denial based upon repeated nonappearances and the police report. (Prevailed 3-0) | AMENDED | Pass | 3:0 |
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Minutes note: 08 KAUR, Manpreet, Agent for "Gunny Food Mart Inc", Class A Fermented Malt Beverage Retailer's License Application as agent for "Mitchell Market" at 2033 W Mitchell St.
Manpreet Kaur, Agt., and Satwinder Singh, husband
3319 W. River Meadow Ct., Franklin, WI 53132
Ald. Coggs joined the committee at 9:32 a.m.
No neighborhood testimony.
Ald. Robert Donovan, 8th Aldermanic District, was present with no objections.
Ald. Zielinski moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)
| AMENDED | Pass | 4:0 |
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| 0 | | Motion | Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.
Minutes note: 08 NAVA, Paloma, Agent for "PROMOCIONES MEXICAS LLC", Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Applications with change of entertainment (adding bands) and hours as agent for "EL GRAN TEOCALLI" at 2011 W FOREST HOME Av. (expires 3/2/2012)
Paloma Nava, Agt.
2107 S. 20th St., Apt. 4, Milwaukee, WI 53215
Appearing with the applicant:
Esmeralda Nava, sister, 1945 S. Muskego Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53210
No neighborhood testimony.
Ald. Donovan was present with no objections but was concerned about underage events at the facility.
Ald. Zielinski moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0) | AMENDED | Pass | 3:0 |
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| 0 | | Motion | Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.
Minutes note: 02 ROBINSON, JR, James T , Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Application with change of entertainment (adding bands, amusement machines, poetry readings and motion pictures for "GENE'S SUPPER CLUB" at 4323 N 60TH St. (expires 3/2/2012)
James T. Robinson, Jr., applicant
8129 W. Kensington Dr., Mequon, WI 53097
Ald. Kovac joined the committee at 9:50 a.m.
No neighborhood testimony.
Ald. Joe Davis, 2nd Aldermanic District, was present with concerns about item #7 on the police report and suggested renewal with a warning letter.
Ald. Kovac moved approval with a warning letter based upon items #4 and 7 in the police report. (Prevailed 5-0) | AMENDED | Pass | 5:0 |
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| 0 | | Motion | Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.
Minutes note: 06 MC CLAIN, Larissa L , Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Applications with change of entertainment to include bands for "ED'S LOUNGE" at 2678 N 5TH St. (expires 3/1/2012)
Larissa L. Mc Clain, applicant, represented by counsel, Atty. Roy E. Evans
3919 N. 63rd St., Milwaukee, WI 53216
No neighborhood testimony.
Ald. Coggs moved approval with a warning letter based upon the police report. (Prevailed 5-0) | AMENDED | Pass | 5:0 |
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| 0 | | Motion | Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.
Minutes note: 06 NAGRA, Gurinder S, Agent for "Cypress Lane LLC", Class A Malt & Class A Liquor License Application as agent for "Center Street Food and Liquor" at 2667 N 5th St.
Gurinder S. Nagra, Agt.
3776 Cypress Ln., Franklin, WI 53137
No neighborhood testimony.
Ald. Coggs moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) | AMENDED | Pass | 5:0 |
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| 0 | | Motion | Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.
Minutes note: 12 SHEPSHELEVICH, Galina, Agent for "Van Collision and Alteration, Inc.", Secondhand Motor Vehicle Dealer's License Application as agent for "VCA Autobody ETE" at 938 W National Av.
Galina Shepshelevich, Agt.
938 W. National Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53214
No neighborhood testimony.
Ald. James Witkowiak, 12th Aldermanic District, was present in support.
Ald. Zielinski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) | AMENDED | Pass | 5:0 |
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Minutes note: 12 SILVA, Luis M, Class B Tavern License Renewal Application for "Hecho'n Casa El Cielo Lounge" at 1631 W MITCHELL St. (expires 2/7/2012)
Applicant was not present.
Individual appearing in opposition:
Carroll David Turner, 1738 S. 17th St., Milwaukee, WI 53204
Mr. Turner testified as to the licensee operating outside of the the license's restrictions and conducting as a night club at night time.
Ald. Witkowiak was present in opposition. He testified that the licensee operates as a restaurant during the day and clears the inside of its tables to operate as a night club at night. He added that this night club operation and limited parking has adversely affected neighbors and that a new applicant has filed a license application for this location.
Ms. Grill said that the notice sent to the licensee was not returned from the United States Postal Service.
Ald. Zielinski moved denial based upon multiple nonappearances, neighbor testimony, and aldermanic testimony. (Prevailed 5-0) | AMENDED | Pass | 5:0 |
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Minutes note: 12 VELAZQUEZ, Angel M, Agent for "Kana Mojito Lounge, LLC", Class B Tavern License and Public Entertainment Premise Renewal Application with change of entertainment to add dancing by performers as agent for "Kana the Mojito Lounge" at 201 W Mitchell St. (expires 2/28/2012)
Applicant was not present.
No neighborhood testimony.
Ald. Coggs moved to hold the application to the call of the Chair. (Prevailed 5-0) | AMENDED | Pass | 5:0 |
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Minutes note: 12 VELAZQUEZ, Angel M, Agent for "Kana Mojito Lounge, LLC", Class B Tavern License and Public Entertainment Premise Renewal Application with change of entertainment to add dancing by performers as agent for "Kana the Mojito Lounge" at 201 W Mitchell St. (expires 2/28/2012)
Ald. Zielinski moved reconsideration. (Prevailed 5-0)
Angel M. Velazquez, Agt.
600 S. 6th St., Milwaukee, WI 53204
No neighborhood testimony.
Ald. Witkowiak was present in support.
Ald. Hamilton moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) | AMENDED | Pass | 5:0 |
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| 0 | | Motion | Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.
Minutes note: 13 AKHTAR, Syeda J., Agent for "Seven Eleven Pantry 1, LLC", Class A Malt & Class A Liquor License Application as agent for "Edgerton Pantry & Liquor" at 1305 W Edgerton Av.
Syeda J. Akhtar, Agt., and Syed Shah, husband
1305 W. Edgerton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53221
Ald. Kovac moved to accept the withdrawal of the Class A Liquor license application. There were no objections.
Ald. Bohl called a contested hearing.
Individuals appearing in opposition:
Bruce Scott, 5225 S. 13th St., Unit E, Milwaukee, WI 53221
Shannon Kantowski, 5131 S. 13th St., Unit E, Milwaukee, WI 53221
Terrell Treazise, 5131A S. 13th St., Milwaukee, WI 53221
Russell Hartzheim, 433 S. 65th St., Milwaukee, WI 53214
Lawrence Farkas, 1421, Unit R, Milwaukee, WI 53221
Khawla Asmar, 4709 S. 13th St., Milwaukee, WI 53221
Ali Lubbad, 1331 W. Mallory Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53221
Ziad Hamdan, 641 W. Maplewood Ct., Milwaukee, WI 53221
Kenneth Frye, 5151 S. 13th St., Unit R, Milwaukee, WI 53221
Rami Fares, 5040 S. 23rd St., Milwaukee, WI 53221
Ald. Terry Witkowski, 13th Aldermanic District, was present in opposition.
Ald. Kovac moved denial based upon neighborhood testimony. (Prevailed 5-0) | AMENDED | Pass | 5:0 |
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Minutes note: 13 TERRONES, Enrique, Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premise License Renewal Applications with change of entertainment to include patrons dancing and disc jockey for "PRIMOS PLACE" at 1631 W GRANT St. (expires 3/7/2012)
Enrique Terrones, applicant, represented by counsel, Atty. Michael Knoeller
1631 W. Grant St., Milwaukee, WI 53215
No neighborhood testimony.
Ald. Zielinski moved to make the entire police report part of the record. There were no objections.
Ald. Witkowski was present with no objections to the existing licenses but in opposition to the change of entertainment to include patrons dancing and disc jockey.
Ald. Kovac moved approval and to hold the Change of Entertainment application relating to patrons dancing and disc jockey to the call of the Chair. (Prevailed 3-0) | AMENDED | Pass | 3:0 |
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Minutes note: 13 MIDERSKI-AZZARELLO, Diane S, Agent for "Blessed John Paul II Congregation", Class B Fermented Malt Beverage Retailer's License Application as agent for "Blessed John Paul II Congregation" at 3344 S 16th St.
Diane S. Miderski-Azzarello, Agt.
3307 S. 10th St., Milwaukee, WI 53215
No neighborhood testimony.
Ald. Witkowski was present with no objections.
Ald. Zielinski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
| AMENDED | Pass | 5:0 |
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Minutes note: 14 MIDERSKI-AZZARELLO, Diane S, Agent for "Blessed John Paul II Congregation", Class B Fermented Malt Beverage Retailer's License Application as agent for "Blessed John Paul II Congregation" at 3329 S 10th St.
Diane S. Miderski-Azzarello, Agt.
3307 S. 10th St., Milwaukee, WI 53215
No neighborhood testimony.
Ald. Zielinski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
| AMENDED | Pass | 5:0 |
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Minutes note: 14 MIDERSKI-AZZARELLO, Diane S, Agent for "Blessed John Paul II Congregation", Class B Fermented Malt Beverage Retailer's License Application as agent for "Blessed John Paul II Congregation" at 966 W Dakota St.
Diane S. Miderski-Azzarello, Agt.
3307 S. 10th St., Milwaukee, WI 53215
No neighborhood testimony.
Ald. Zielinski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) | AMENDED | Pass | 5:0 |
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Minutes note: 14 BACHHUBER, Ross M, Agent for "RADBAT LLC", Class B Tavern and Record Spin License Applications as agent for "Odd Duck" at 2352-54 S Kinnickinnic Av.
Applicant was not present.
No neighborhood testimony.
Ald. Zielinski moved to hold the application to the call of the Chair. (Prevailed 5-0) | AMENDED | Pass | 5:0 |
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| 0 | | Motion | Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.
Minutes note: 14 SINGH, Parshotam, Class A Fermented Malt Beverage Retailer's License Application for "A K FOOD MART" at 2305 S HOWELL Av.
Parshotam Singh, applicant
10771 S. Richard Rd., Oak Creek, WI 53154
Individual appearing in support:
Mark Schulte, 2345 S. Howell Ave., Apt. 314, Milwaukee, WI 53207
Ald. Zielinski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) | AMENDED | Pass | 5:0 |
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