City of Milwaukee - File #: 250168

• File #: 250168
• Version: 0
• Type: Motion
• Status: Passed
• File created: 5/13/2025
• In control: COMMON COUNCIL
• Final action: 6/3/2025
• Title: Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
• Sponsors: THE CHAIR

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result	Tally
6/3/2025	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 03 EDWARDS, IV, Alex B, Agent for "THE NEXT BAR LLC", Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises Licenses Application Requesting Instrumental Musicians, Jukebox, Karaoke and Poetry Readings for "THE NEXT BAR" at 1732 E NORTH Av. The applicant was present and said that he has experience managing clubs and special events, that he is a community member trying to make it better by volunteering. Individuals also present: Ald. Brower said that a community meeting was held yesterday where the applicant addressed all the neighbor's concerns and that the applicant's telephone number is posted on the front door if any issues. There were no neighbors present to testify. Ald. Brower moved approval. There were no objections. (Prevailed 3-0)	Pass	3:0
6/3/2025	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 04 MAISTELMAN, Michael S, Agent for "FBR MANAGEMENT, LLC", Class B Tavern and Temporary Public Entertainment Premises Licenses Application Requesting Disc Jockey and Bands for July 11-13, 2025 for "HARLEY DAVIDSON HOMECOMING FESTIVAL 2025" at 1010 N LINCOLN MEMORIAL DR. The applicant was present. Individuals also present: Ald. Bauman said that this is a yearly festival and that he has no objections. There were no neighbors present to testify. Ald. Brower moved approval. There were no objections. (Prevailed 3-0)	Pass	3:0
6/3/2025	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 12 MADRIGAL VILLAGOMEZ, Ignacio G, Agent for "YA LLEGARAS FOOD LLC", Class B Tavern License - Service Bar Application and Food Dealer License Application with Change of Hours with Last Alcohol Service at 11PM Sun-Thu and 12AM Fri & Sat for "YA LLEGARAS FOOD" at 1207 W LINCOLN Av. The applicant was present along with Sam Dawson as interpreter. The applicant said that his business is going very well and looking to expand his revenue with the alcohol license. Individuals also present: Ald. Perez said that they held a neighborhood meeting which lead to a separate meeting with the applicant where agreements were made based on the neighborhood meeting. Mr. Cooney confirmed that the amendment is on file. There were no neighbors present to testify. Ald. Brower moved approval. There were no objections. (Prevailed 3-0)	Pass	3:0
6/3/2025	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: Agenda Only WEIGEL, Michael L, Agent for "WISCONSIN P & P AMUSEMENT, INC.", Amusement Machine or Jukebox Distributors License Renewal Application with Removing/Adding Stockholder, Transfer of Stock and Change of Address for "WISCONSIN P & P AMUSEMENT, INC." 01 TAYLOR, Denard A, Agent for "TAYLOR MOTORS LLC", Secondhand Motor Vehicle Dealer's License Application for Wholesale Only for "TAYLOR MOTORS LLC" at 5231 W VILLARD Av. 03 BEHRENS, Michael B, Agent for "2597 LLC", Permanent Extension of Premises Application for Alcohol and Food Adding Patio at the South/East of Premises and Sidewalk Dining License Application for "PIZZA MAN MILWAUKEE" at 2597 N DOWNER Av. 03 FORBECK, Kimberly A, Agent for "THE DEEP GROOVE, LLC", Waiver Request of the Time Limit to Receive the Class B Tavern, Public Entertainment Premises, Food Dealer, Sidewalk Dining, Secondhand Dealer and Weights & Measures Licenses for "THE DEEP GROOVE" at 1200 E BRADY St. 03 HUHN, Heather R, Agent for "MARY JANE RESTAURANTS LLC", Permanent Extension of Premises Application for Alcohol and Food Adding Basement Storage for "CHEBA HUT" at 2907 N OAKLAND Av. 03 JOHNSON, Stephen A., Class B Tavern, Public Entertainment Premises and Food Dealer Licenses Transfer Application with Change of Floor Plan for "UPTOWNER" at 1032 E CENTER St. 04 CORDERO ESCARZAGA, Cesar E, Agent for "V & V PARTNERS, LLC", Class B Tavern and Food Dealer Licenses Renewal Application Removing Stockholder and Transfer of Stock for "BENIHANA" at 850 N PLANKINTON Av. 04 LARSON, Matthew JC, Agent for "LEVY PREMIUM FOODSERVICE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP Waiver Request of the Time Limit To Receive the Class B Tavern, Public Entertainment Premises and Food Dealer Licenses Application for "MKE MUSIC HALL" at 1001 N VEL R PHILLIPS Av. 04 LUTZ, Mark S, Agent for "WA CHEESE & SAUSAGE SHOPPE, INC, Class B Tavern and Food Dealer Licenses Renewal Application with Adding Stockholder and Transfer of Stock for "WA CHEESE & SAUSAGE SHOPPE" at 400 N WATER St #24. 04 MARCUS, David J, Agent for "BLUE BAT KITCHEN MKE, LLC", Permanent Extension of Premise Application for Food and Alcohol Adding Patio at the Southwest of the Premises for "BLUE BAT KITCHEN" at 249 N WATER St. 04 SCHWARTZ, Paul H, Agent for "HTWA MARKET PROJECT, LLC", Class B Tavern, Public Entertainment Premises and Sidewalk Dining Licenses Renewal Application with Change of Agent and Adding Stockholder for "MILWAUKEE PUBLIC MARKET" at 400 N WATER St. 04 SHEFF, Sarah, Agent for "SODEXO MANAGEMENT INC, Extended Hours Establishments and Food Dealer Licenses Renewal Application with Change of Agent for "SODEXO" at 721 N 17TH St. 05 ARTEAGA, Izabella M, Agent for "CINCO LOKOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT LLC", Permanent Extension of Premise Application for Alcohol and Food Adding Patio at the Front of the Premises for "CINCO LOKOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT" at 3430 N 84TH St. 05 LAIRD, Carol A, Agent for "SPEEDWAY LLC", Extended Hours Establishments, Filling Station, Food Dealer and Weights & Measures Licenses Renewal Application with Change of Agent for "SPEEDWAY #4214" at 11800 W Silver Spring DR. 06 LESAGE, Joseph, Agent for "3345 BOOTH LLC", Recycling, Salvaging or Towing Vehicle License Application Requesting Collecting/Delivering Salvaged Motor Parts (including secondhand tires/batteries) for "JUST JUNK IT" at 3345 N BOOTH St. 08 HERNANDEZ, Tomas, Agent for "DIAMANTE NEGRO LLC", Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises Licenses Renewal Application for "DIAMANTE NEGRO" at 2501 W GREENFIELD Av. 09 AKINYINKA, Festus A, Agent for "FESTUS AUTO SALES LLC", Secondhand Motor Vehicle Dealer's License Application for "FESTUS AUTO SALES" at 8730 N 91ST St. 10 JEZEWSKI, Kevin, Agent for "MILWAUKEE SPORTSERVICE, INC", Class B Tavern License Transfer Application with Change of Floor Plan for "AMERICAN FAMILY FIELD" at 1 BREWERS WA. 11 BUJUNOORI, Shivakrishna, Agent for "BUJUNOORI LIQUOR LLC", Class A Malt & Class A Liquor License Transfer Application with Change of Trade Name for "FRIENDLY LIQUOR & ICE CREAM" at 5126 W HOWARD Av. 11 MURAD, Ahmad, Agent for “AL MURADI LLC”, Secondhand Motor Vehicle Dealer's License Application for Wholesale Only for “AL MURADI” at 3945 S 76th St. 12 DELL, Emily C, Agent for "OWL CLUB LLC", Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises Licenses Renewal Application with Change of Agent and Transfer of Stock for "BOONE & CROCKETT / THE COOPERAGE" at 818 S WATER St. 12 TODD, Patrick L, Agent for "LIQUID ELEVATION LLC", Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises Licenses Renewal Application with Change of Plan of Operation for "LA PINA" at 1801 S 3RD St. 12 VILLARREAL, Ernesto, Agent for "EL REY SPIRITS, INC", Class A Malt & Class A Liquor and Weights & Measures Licenses Renewal Application Removing/Adding Stockholder for "EL REY SPIRITS, INC" at 916 S CESAR E CHAVEZ DR. 15 MRDJA, Marko, Agent for "LITERALLY THE FASTEST LLC", Secondhand Motor Vehicle Dealer's License Application for Wholesale Only for "LITERALLY THE FASTEST" at 3846 W WISCONSIN AV #109. Ald. Burgelis moved approval of the "Agenda Only" items. There were no objections. (Prevailed 3-0)	Pass	3:0
6/3/2025	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: Warning Letter 01 HUSSAIN, Saira, Agent for "MSA PETROLEUM LLC", Extended Hours Establishments, Filling Station, Food Dealer and Weights & Measures Licenses Renewal Application for "CLARK ON 27TH" at 2620 W CAPITOL DR. Ald. Burgelis moved approval of the "Warning Letter" item. There were no objections. (Prevailed 3-0)	Pass	3:0
6/3/2025	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL; Minutes note: Ald. Chambers moved approval of the File 250168 as amended. There were no objections. (Prevailed 4-0)	Pass	4:0
6/3/2025	0	COMMON COUNCIL	APPROVED; Minutes note: Included in the file are the following recommendations: Renewal with a 20 (twenty) day suspension of the Class B Tavern, Public Entertainment Premises and Food Dealer licenses for Marc R. Fortney based upon the preponderance of the evidence in the police report that demonstrates the operation results in a threat to health, safety or welfare of the public for the assaults, battery and disturbance of the peace; for the premises located at 1209-13 N Water St. (“Brothers Bar & Grill”) in the 4th aldermanic district. (Written objections have been filed) Nonrenewal of the Disabled Loading Zone for Carolina Navejar located at 3055 S 14th St. based upon second nonappearance. This loading zone is located in the 14th aldermanic district. (No written objections have been filed) All member indicated they had read the Report and Recommendations of the Licenses Committee. Ald. Zamarripa moved that the Council dissolve itself into a Committee of the Whole. Brothers Bar and Grill owner present and spoke with his brother, Eric as well as their attorney, Dan Blinka. Based upon their oral presentation, two Council members considered increasing the suspension. Assistant City Attorney Travis Gresham also present. Ald. Zamarripa moves that the Committee of the Whole rise. Ald. Burgelis moved for a 10-day suspension. Failed. 1 aye, 13 noes and one excused (Ald. Burgelis voting "aye"). There was no further discussion and the Licenses Committee recommendations stand	Pass	14:0
5/20/2025	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 10 MONTEMAYOR, Robert, Agent for "MONTERREY MARKET MAIN, LLC", Class A Malt & Class A Liquor License Application for "MONTERREY MARKET" at 7025 W MAIN St. The applicant was present and said that he had the opportunity to purchase this location and that it will be consistent with his business model on 27th St. He added that there will be a taco shop inside. Individuals also present: Ald. Moore said that she is very excited about this business in her district. She added that she had a chance to visit the store on 27th St which was very clean, well stocked, with so many amenities that will benefit the residents. She added that she supports the application. Ald. Chambers said that Mr. Montemayor is an example of good things happening when a Walmart leaves the city. There were no neighbors present to testify. Ald. Chambers moved approval. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
5/20/2025	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 10 SANDHAR, Navdeep, Agent for "SANDHAR WINE AND SPIRITS LLC", Class A Malt & Class A Liquor and Weights & Measures Licenses Application for "BLUEMOUND LIQUOR" at 6001 W BLUE MOUND Rd. The applicant said that this business has been in the family for the last 50 years and that he is taking over because his father is retiring. He added that he will follow the same business model and that he has been working there since 2019. Individuals also present: Ald. Moore said that there is no police report, that the business is well managed and that it is a reasonable request. She asked the applicant to keep the business that way. There were no neighbors present to testify. Ald. Burgelis moved approval. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
5/20/2025	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 02 JACKSON, Jacquelynn M, Agent for "JACKSON'S SOUL FOOD REDEFINED LLC", Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises Licenses Application Requesting Instrumental Musicians, Bands, Poetry Readings, Patrons Dancing for "JACKSON'S SOUL FOOD REDEFINED" at 6137 W FOND DU LAC Av. The applicant was present along with Mr. Jordan. The applicant said that she will also have a drive thru. There were no neighbors present to testify. Individuals also present: Ald. Chambers said that this was a former city owned lot with a lot of issues, that the applicant has invested a significant amount of money, that it is her second location and that the business is welcomed in the district. Ald. Chambers moved approval. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
5/20/2025	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 02 SINGH, Inderjit, Agent for "MEHARBANI LLC", Food Dealer License Renewal Application for "RAMA FOODS" at 6730 W VILLARD Av. (Expires 6/16/2025) The applicant was present along with Mr. Singh (stockholder). Mr. Singh (stockholder) said that there a is a sort of miscommunication because there was an adult that he believes was the aunt of the kid who ordered the gummies (with Delta-8) that are behind the counter with a glass in between. He added that he talked to the police and that he was told that if they believe that the intention is to give that kind of products to a child, then they should not hand the product out. He added that they run another gas station in the city. Individuals also present: Ald. Zamarripa asked the applicant if they still selling that kind of products (marihuana/HEMP). The applicant said that they do, that those products are behind the counter and are sold to 21 years old and older. Atty. Gresham said that those products, technically are not tobacco products. There were no neighbors present to testify. Ald. Chambers said that the situation is very freighting, that he spoke to the applicant, that he has learned a lesson and has implemented a plan moving forward. Ald. Chambers moved approval with a warning letter based upon the preponderance of the evidence on the police report. Ald. Burgelis asked the applicant if he disputes the police report that describes the footage of the surveillance where the clerk hands out the pack of gummies to the child. The applicant said that he did not watch the video. Ald. Chambers asked Sgt. Velasquez is there is a citation for this matter. Sgt. Velasquez said that they have no jurisdiction to do it. Ald. Zamarripa asked the public to contact their legislators about this concerning situation. Ald. Chambers said that he stand his motion, approval with a warning letter based upon the preponderance of the evidence on the police report. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
5/20/2025	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 02 ABILI, Godwin, Secondhand Motor Vehicle Dealer's License Application for "G AND H AUTO SALES" at 5186 N 76th St. The applicant said that he is just moving to a different location. Individuals also present: Ald. Chambers asked the applicant if he is taking over the location because it is already licensed. The applicant said that there will be two businesses at the same location. Ald. Chambers asked where is he going to sell his vehicles. The applicant said that his application is for Wholesale only which means that he will take the vehicles to the auction. Ald. Chambers moved to amend the plan of operations to Wholesale Only. There were no objections. Ald. Burgelis moved to amend the plan of operations that reflects that only 2 parking spots will be used by the applicant. There were no objections. There were no neighbors present to testify. Ald. Chambers moved approval as amended. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
5/20/2025	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 13 GOLDBERG, Jack, Agent for "ALBOR RESTAURANT GROUP LLC", Extended Hours Establishments and Food Dealer Licenses Renewal Application Adding Stockholder for "TACO BELL #31994" at 3334 S 27th St. (Expires 5/20/2025) The applicant was present and said that he has no comments on the police report as all the items were resolved with MPD’s help. Individuals also present: Ald. Spiker said that there were 5 incidents in a month an half and that he asked if there is a log of the service calls and if they are thinking about taking a security guard. The applicant said that he was not aware of the items on the police report and that he works at the corporate office. He added that he would like to get those reports in advance. Sgt. Velasquez said that he could do an Open Request thru the City of Milwaukee’s website. There were no neighbors present to testify. Ald. Spiker asked the License Division if an amendment to the clean-up plan has been filed. Ms. Milano answered “yes”. Ald. Spiker said that he has no objections. Ald. Burgelis moved approval. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
5/20/2025	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 13 WILLS, Clint C, Agent for "MIL PRO, LLC", Class B Tavern, Hotel/Motel and Food Dealer Licenses Renewal Application for "HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS MILWAUKEE AIRPORT" at 1400 W ZELLMAN Ct. (Expires 6/26/2025) The applicant was present and said that regarding the items on the police report, there was a staff member (night shift) who made many of the calls and that he is no longer employed. He added that they have seen a decline in the calls for service. He also said that they have retrained his employees in de-escalation prior calling the police. Individuals also present: Ald. Spiker said that 13 items on the police report is a lot and recommended to keep talking to his employees about de-escalation and that he takes the word of the applicant to see how things go moving forward. The applicant said that he had no idea that there were these many calls prior taking over. He added that would have addressed them immediately. He also said he will be diligent about it. There were no neighbors present to testify. Ald. Spiker recommended approval with a warning letter. Ald. Chambers moved approval with a warning letter based on the police report. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
5/20/2025	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 09 KHULLAR, Anup K, Agent for "BROWNDEER FUEL LLC", Extended Hours Establishments, Filling Station, Food Dealer and Weights & Measures Licenses Renewal Application for "ANDY'S ON BROWNDEER" at 8200 W BROWN DEER Rd #301A. (Expired 5/14/2025) The applicant was present and said that this is the very first time that he sits before committee in 17 years and that the police report items are minor concerns. He added that he is keeping an eye on the cracks. Individuals also present: Ald. Taylor said that she has talked to the applicant about the security measures and that he made adjustments where they were needed. There were no neighbors present to testify. Ald. Chambers moved approval. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
5/20/2025	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 04 GILL, Navdeep S, Agent for "GILL HOSPITALITY GROUP LLC", Class B Tavern and Food Dealer Licenses Application for "BENIHANA" at 850 N PLANKINTON Av. The applicant was present and said that he has 10 years of experience in the industry and that he is taking over. He added that there are plans to remodel this location inside and outside. Individuals also present: Ald. Bauman said that he has no objections. Ald. Burgelis moved approval. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
5/20/2025	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 04 SMITH, Corey L, Agent for "SOCHE, LLC", Class B Tavern, Public Entertainment Premises and Food Dealer Licenses Renewal Application for "CITY SOCIAL BAR AND GRILL AND THE LYNQ" at 530 N WATER St. (Expires 5/21/2025) The applicant was present along with Atty. Ovbiagele. Individuals in objection: Atty. William Sulton – 2745 N MLK Dr #202 – said that he is talking on behalf of the next door building owner who is in objection and is his client. He added that he is here to talk about 530 N Water St which is a nuisance property. Atty. Ovbiagele objected on the basis of hearsay. Ald. Zamarripa said that Atty. Ovbiagele’s objection is noted. Atty. Sulton said that is not a hearsay, that a lawsuit was accepted by the clerk of court this morning against SOCHE LLC and Corey Smith and the nuisance property that is causing damages to his client. Atty. Ovbiagele objected to hear about a lawsuit that they have not seen yet and that Atty. Sulton has no personal knowledge. Atty. Sulton said that he is here to talk on behalf of his client and not as a witness. Atty. Gresham said that the applicant’s attorney can speak on the legal matters just to feel the narrative. Motiya Q. Lopez – 532 N Water St – Adjacent building owner - said that she formally objects to the renewal of the license for City Social Bar and Grill. She also said that she has owned this building for 20 years and worked very well with other business throughout the years but that it is proven how difficult is to work with this establishment. She added that they have filed a nuisance lawsuit because she has been requested to vacate and end many leases earlier with penalty because of the circumstances surrounding the operation of this establishment. She also said that the noise from bar & grill is more like a nightclub and that she believes that is something that was not initially disclosed when the applicant first applied for the license. She explained that the music is loud during the day until after 2am and that the establishment is not capable to manage the level of the intoxication of the patrons and they have to clean plastic cups, bottles and there is people urinating and vomiting by her property. She also mentioned that her parking spots on the back are taken by patrons of this establishment. Ald. Pratt asked the applicant if she has called MPD. Ms. Lopez said that she has called numerous times every month and that she is surprised that there is no record of her calls but that she has a log. Atty. Ovbiagele asked Ms. Lopez if she lives in the building and that if she has vacancies. Ms. Lopez answered “no” and that she has one vacancy. Atty. Ovbiagele asked how many tenants have asked to get out of their leases. Ms. Lopez said that two at this moment. Atty. Ovbiagele asked if the observations reported to the police are made by her. Ms. Lopez said that she is the general contractor and she is there numerous hours everyday and that some are reported by her tenants and some are her own observations. Mr. Herzon Lopez – said that he loves this city to this day but that this business is filthy, loud and obnoxious, that is not a good staple to the city and that it should not be what this committee and city stands for due the debris, vomiting and urinating. He added that he does not want to see to go to waste all the great efforts that have been made to get the attention that Milwaukee is getting lately. Atty. Ovbiagele asked Mr. Lopez if he has reached out to Mr. Smith to talk about all these issues. Mr. Lopez said that he has not but his wife has done it. Atty. Sulton said that he is talking about items that have been reproduced like photographs, videos and they are enough evidence to support the lawsuit that they just filed. He added that he has seen the garbage and loitering. Kathy Horton – 532 N Water St - asked not to renew this license, that it took her six months to find the right place and that since April 17th, her floors and walls are shaking and that she called her landlord the next day to be told that no complaints were received before. She said that she took it upon herself and wrote a letter to Mr. Smith and that he replied saying that it was her landlord’s responsibility. She called DNS, the License Division and MPD and she was told that she needed to prove her complaint so she took photos and videos of the applicant, his business and patrons even in front of her door. She added that there was no chance to know what was happening because that apartment was empty for 8-9 months due renovations and they did not have a chance to experience what she is experiencing now. Ald. Pratt asked Mrs. Horton if she decided to live there knowing that there was a bar next door. Mrs. Horton said that they did because she has some documentation that historical buildings cannot not be exposed to too much vibration. Ald. Bauman said that this witness shares a wall with the bar’s building. Tom Horton – 532 N Water St - said that they realized that there were moving to a busy spot and that there is a difference between loud and excessive noise and they only want to have a decent quality of life. He said that they cannot be on the back of their apartment due the excessiveness of noise and that things must be done to curve the problem. He added that patrons come in and out all the time yelling and that, he is shocked that no one has being hit yet. Officer Velasquez said that the calls about noise started to come on 4/25 and that the calls are so recent that they did not make it to this report. She added that reports were due on 4/30 and that it takes her about a week to approve reports sent to her. Ella Harris – 5834 W Elliot Cr – aunt of the building owners – said that her niece pick her up for dinner last fall, that they stopped at the property thru the alley and found the 3 parking spaces blocked. She added that they saw an older man urinating by next door’s garbage cans and that the man was very hostile with them when he was asked to move his truck. Individuals in support: Ms. McKenzie – 901 W Winnegabo St - said that City Social is the place where she comes with her children after church on Sundays, that she has worked for the applicant and her son works there, that the applicant is a good neighbor and that the issues on the street are not necessarily tied to this business. Mr. Thomas III - 11010 W Heritage Dr – said that he is a retired police officer and a community activist, that he is a patron and feels comfortable at City Social. He added that the applicant is professional, that he uses his professional experience to observe what is going on and that he would let the applicant know of any issues that might turn in a problem later. He added that the applicant has done a lot for the well being of the community and contributed to the economic development of the city. Mr. Baldwin – 524 N Water St – said that he is owner of the building adjacent south to this business and that everything what he heard from the objectors is an alternative reality because he lives in the 4th floor and has not heard the loud noise except for the garbage trucks when they pick it up. He added that the applicant has contributed to the economic and development growth of the area. He also said that he has not heard any excessive noise than the ones related to downtown. Mr. Smith – 1951 N MLK Dr – said that it is a beautiful and well run establishment and that he is grateful to have it here in the city. Ms. Willard – said that she works at City Social and that the police comes after they have closed the garage doors and turned the music down. She added that it does not make sense what one of the neighbor said because they hold all sort of events from book signs to people coming from funerals and that it is insulting to say that it is a place of danger. Mrs. Johnson – 524 N Water St – said that she lives next door, that the establishment is clean, that the noise is not excessive and that she has lived there since 2020. She added that the applicant is well known in the community. Individuals also present: Ald. Bauman said that he is glad that a lawsuit has been filed because he thinks is the proper channel to resolve the issues between the parts. He added that the noises described are proper to the downtown area, that he does not have a doubt about the neighbor’s objection hearing loud noises but that he thinks it is the nature of the old building and that there is no much that this committee can do about it. He added that he does not see grounds for nonrenewal because there is no police report, no calls for service and what we have here is un reconciled relation between this business and the objectors. He added that he recommends renewal. The applicant explained that he never had conversations about nuisance before. He explained that he was in communication with his neighbors due building issues. He added that he talked to the tenant, that he has his telephone number and that he agreed to move some of the speakers to the back and that Mr. Tom acknowledged that it was better but the police came again for the same reason. He added that he employees hundreds of people in the city and that he is a person of character. Ald. Chambers moved approval. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
5/20/2025	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 04 FORTNEY, Marc R, Agent for "1209 WATER ST, INC", Class B Tavern, Public Entertainment Premises and Food Dealer Licenses Renewal Application for "BROTHERS BAR & GRILL" at 1209-13 N WATER St. (Expired 5/19/2025) The applicant was present along with Atty. Dan Blinka. The applicant said that they have been in the business for 20 years and that there are 5 incidents on the police report. He added that one is too many and that alcohol is not for everybody. He explained that the most concerning incident for him was item 8 because they did not have enough people to clear the street. He also said that they have 20 locations in 8 states, that they have an operations handbook and policies in place. There were no neighbors present to testify. Individuals also present: Ald. Bauman said that the PA-33 is very concerning and read it for the record because it says that all the people involved in the fight came out of this particular establishment. He added that he would like to see a 30 day suspension based on the amount of fights related to this establishment. Ald. Burgelis asked the applicant what kind of changes have been made in response to the incident of August 9, 2024. The applicant said that they have increased the amount of security guards and that he wants to point out that people on the streets like to get involved. Ald. Burgelis asked the applicant if he is disputing what the police report says. The applicant said that he does not think that all the people involved in the fight came out from his establishment. Ald. Burgelis asked the applicant if he has reviewed the footage. The applicant said that he has not. Gabin Gavlin – General Manager – said that in response they are turning the lights off earlier to make a smooth exiting process and that they have from 8 to 10 security officers on Thursday’s night which is the busiest one. Atty. Blinka said that the insurance does not allow the staff to operate outside the premise and that they are taking a financial risk by doing it from now on. Ald. Bauman said that he requests a 30 day suspension because the applicant has not taken any responsibilities for the fights happening outside this establishment neither for the one police officer assaulted as a result. Ald. Chambers recognized that this business has not been disciplined before and moved for renewal with a 20 day suspension based upon the preponderance of the evidence in the police report that demonstrates the operation results in a threat to health, safety or welfare of the public for the assaults, battery and disturbance of the peace. Roll call was made. The motion prevailed 3-1-1.	Pass	3:1
5/20/2025	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR; Minutes note: 04 TUSLER, Nathan T, Agent for "DOUBLE DRAGON MKE LLC", Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises Licenses Renewal Application for "WHITE TAIL" at 1110 N MARTIN L KING JR DR. (Expired 3/18/2025) The applicant was not present. Ms. Lopez indicated that there is a request to hold it. Ald. Brower moved to hold the application to the call of the chair. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
5/20/2025	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR; Minutes note: 04 CHEN, Lichai, Agent for "NINJA MKE STEAK HOUSE, INC", Class B Tavern and Food Dealer Licenses Renewal Application with Change of Trade Name and Menu for "HARBOR CATCH SEAFOOD BOIL" at 770-772 N MILWAUKEE St. (Expired 2/27/2025) The applicant was not present. Ald. Chambers moved to hold the application to the call of the chair upon fist nonappearance. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
5/20/2025	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 12 SINGH, Gurmukh, Agent for "G S BEER & FOOD LLC", Class A Fermented, Food Dealer and Weights & Measures Licenses Application for "MITCHELL FOOD" at 738 W HISTORIC MITCHELL St. The applicant was present and said that he has 10 years of experience in the business. Individuals in support: Nancy Bush – Executive Director Mitchell St. BID - said that Mr. Singh has been very communicative and cooperative and that they support this application. Individuals also present: Ald. Perez said that the applicant has other businesses in the district and that he is taking over this operation. He added that he has no objection. Ald. Chambers moved approval. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
5/20/2025	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 12 LOPEZ, Lorenzo R, Agent for "CIELITO LINDO, LLC", Food Peddler License Renewal Application for "CIELITO LINDO" at 733-39 S 2ND St. (Expires 6/9/2025) The applicant was present and requested an interpreter. Ald. Pratt moved to hold the application to the call of the chair. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0). Ald. Pratt moved to reconsider the application at 10:47 am. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0). The applicant was present along with Joanna Urtiz as interpreter. The applicant said that he received a copy of a citation this morning that was not included in the packet. Atty. Gresham asked the applicant to hold the application so he can review the documents or to waive his rights in order to continue. The applicant said that he wishes to continue because he has solved the problem. Individuals also present: Ald. Perez said that the citation is for not having running water in the food truck. The applicant said that he fixed the issue, that it is a frequent problem with freezing temperatures. The Health Department was not notified about this hearing. Ald. Perez said that the situation has been fixed and that he has no issues moving forward. Ald. Burgelis moved approval. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
5/20/2025	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR; Minutes note: 12 NASER, Ahmad, Food Peddler and Ice Cream Peddler Licenses Application for "AHMAD'S ICE CREAM" at 2068 S 16TH St. The applicant was not present. Ald. Chambers moved to hold the application to the call of the chair upon first nonappearance. There were no objections. (Prevailed5-0)	Pass	5:0
5/20/2025	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 12 STEREN, Jeffrey M, Agent for "PIERCE FIRST LLC", Extended Hours Establishments and Food Dealer Licenses Renewal Application for "MC DONALD'S" at 707 S 1ST St. (Expired 4/30/2025) The applicant was not present. Ms. Lopez said that the applicant requested that the application be held. Ald. Pratt moved to hold the application to the call of the chair. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0) Ald. Pratt moved to reconsider the application at 1:14 pm. There were no objections. The applicant was present. Individuals also present: Atty. Gresham said that the applicant received another 12 items that were not included in the original packet and that it is up to the applicant to hold the application or to waive in order to continue. The applicant said that he wishes to continue. The police report was read. The applicant said that he was not aware of the lengthy report and that if there is something that needs to be fixed, that he will fix it. He added that there is a service guard in the restaurant (2 hours in the morning and 4 in the afternoon) which coincides with the before and after school hours and that the best and polite description for this is, that they have a bunch of high schoolers who come to the store full of energy. Ald. Perez said that this application was flagged due hundreds of service calls on record for the BOZA renewal and wants to get into the record why there are only 13 on the police report. He added that the big incident of the older gentleman being assaulted at the alley is not attached to this report and would like to know if should have been added or not and why. The applicant said that the gentleman’s car was parked north side of the building, that he saw some of the video which progressed along Pierce St down to 1st St and ended up in the alley. Sgt. Velasquez said that it did not make it to this police report because it involved Bradley Tech students and it happened in the alley way and Mc Donald’s provided video footage as part of the investigation but it was not associated to the property neither its patrons. She added that there were 369 calls for service but that most of the calls are for when they pick up property (they provide free meals) and proactive business checks and calls for checking status are not filed. She added that the district notified her this morning that only those 12 items delivered in the morning are the ones that needed to be filed. Ald. Zamarripa suggested the applicant to check the emergency system and to conduct a CPTED as well. The applicant agreed to both. Ald. Perez also agreed and said that he has no objections. Ald. Chambers moved approval. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
5/20/2025	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR; Minutes note: 12 MADRIGAL VILLAGOMEZ, Ignacio G, Agent for "YA LLEGARAS FOOD LLC", Class B Tavern License Application for "YA LLEGARAS FOOD" at 1207 W Lincoln Av. The applicant was present and requested an interpreter. Ald. Pratt moved to hold the application to the call of the chair. There were no objections. Ald. Pratt moved to reconsider the application at 12:59pm. There were no objections. The applicant was present along with Joanna Urtiz as interpreter. Individuals also present: Ald. Perez asked to hold this application because they need to figure the closing time yet, he said. The applicant agreed. Ald. Brower moved to hold the application to the call of the chair. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
5/20/2025	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 12 DARAR, Darshan S, Agent for "THREE STAR PETROLEUM INC.", Filling Station, Food Dealer and Weights & Measures Licenses Renewal Application for "THREE STAR FOODS" at 907 W GREENFIELD Av. (Expires 5/22/2025) Atty. Krissy Atterhold and Mr. Ramder Singh (General Manager) appeared on behalf of the applicant. Atty. Atterhold said regarding the items on the police report, that the assistant manager was assaulted while opening the store, that the security system was working and got immediate assistance. She added that people in the neighborhood feel safe to search for help at the store, that they are calling the police when people refuse to leave after they are asked to do so. She also explained that the applicant’s car was broke-in on the morning that he was requested to retrieve the video, that some other vehicles at his condominium were vandalized too and they were waiting for the police over there as well. She added that his client turned the surveillance system in within 24 hours. Individuals also present: Ald. Zamarripa asked if they have filed a restriction order against the individual who seems to be a frequent flyer. The applicant said that he has not. Ald. Zamarripa recommended him to speak with his attorney about it. Individuals in objection: Maribel Murillo – 200 E Wells St – said that she lives across the street, that she barely goes there because the last time she was approached aggressively by panhandlers. She added that she went inside the store asking the clerk to call the police but the she was told that they do not call the police because they never come instead. She said that her objection is based on that they chose not to call the police when they are supposed to do it. Individuals also present: Ald. Perez asked if they have "no panhandling" sings posted. Mr. Singh said that they have one in the store. Ald. Perez asked if they can have a second sign outside. Mr. Singh agreed. Ald. Perez asked if they have an outdoor PA system. Mr. Singh said that they do not, that they have one inside but that he will look it up. Ald. Perez said that he has seen businesses benefiting from this practice and that he wants to recognize that it is a challenging street, that this was a failing Speedway that has been lit up, cleaned up and doing much better. He added that he wants to see more cooperation. Ald. Chambers moved to amend the application to include an outdoor PA system and to increase the “No Panhandling” signage. There were no objections. Ald. Chambers moved approval as amended. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
5/20/2025	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 12 LOPEZ-MENCHU, Ebert FRANCISCO, Agent for "LEOS WOK RESTAURANT JAPANESE & MEXICAN FOOD LLC", Class B Tavern License Application as agent for "LEOS WOK RESTAURANT JAPANESE & MEXICAN FOOD" at 807 W HISTORIC MITCHELL ST. The applicant was present along with Joanna Urtiz as interpreter. The applicant said that he is new in the business and that his plan is to serve the community highlighting a fusion of Mexican and Japanese food. There were no neighbors present to testify. Individuals also present: Nancy Bush – Executive Director of Mitchell Street BID – said that they are very excited about this new concept and that they needed some time to do some marketing for sushi and tacos with the applicant. Ald. Perez said that he supports the application. Ald. Pratt moved approval. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
5/20/2025	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 12 GARDNER, Charese A, Agent for "WALL ST. STOCK BAR LLC", Class B Tavern, Public Entertainment Premises and Food Dealer Licenses Renewal Application for "WALL STREET STOCK BAR" at 219 S 2ND St. (Expired 4/26/2025) The applicant was present. Individuals also present: Ald. Perez said that this application was scheduled due some violations on the sidewalk dining and that it is his understanding that they have been corrected. The applicant said that they had to place a transition between the sidewalk and patio for ADA compliance. She added that they have also made a table available for handicapped people and that they can call to pick up orders also. There were no neighbors present to testify. Ald. Chambers moved approval. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0) The meeting paused at 1:30pm The meeting reconvened at 2:06pm	Pass	5:0
5/20/2025	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR; Minutes note: 15 APPLING-MCCULLUM, Kyra, Food Dealer and Temporary Event Food Licenses Renewal Application for "BEBE'S BISTRO" at 2803 N TEUTONIA AV. (Expired 8/22/2024) The applicant was not present. Ald. Brower moved to hold the application to the call of the chair upon second appearance. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
5/20/2025	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR; Minutes note: 15 CHATTHA, Ali S, Agent for "SHAN FOOD SALES INC", Extended Hours Establishments and Food Dealer Licenses Renewal Application for "JUDY'S RED HOTS" at 4806 W LISBON Av. (Expires 5/26/2025) The applicant was not present. Ald. Brower moved to hold the application to the call of the chair upon first appearance. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
5/20/2025	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR; Minutes note: 15 ISSA, Ala I, Agent for "GROCERY KING, INC", Class A Fermented Malt and Food Dealer Licenses Renewal Application for "BRIGHT FOOD MARKET" at 2500 W LISBON Av. (Expired 1/24/2025) The applicant was not present. Ald. Chambers moved to hold the application to the call of the chair upon second appearance. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
5/20/2025	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 07 AL-GHROUZ, Mahmoud A, Agent for "JORDAN CONVENIENCE LLC", Food Dealer License Renewal Application for "JORDAN FOOD AND TOBACCO" at 4704 W BURLEIGH St. (Expires 6/9/2025) The applicant was present along with Atty. David Bangert. Atty. Bangert said that his client has been operating this store since 2017 and that this is his first time before the committee. Regarding the items on the police report, he explained that for item 6. (baby formula with broken labels from Pick’n Save), it is a common practice for his customer to go to major stores to restock immediately and that nothing has been stole. For Item 4., he said that there were a couple of break-ins in the neighborhood using the same method (hole in the roof). For item 5., he explained that his client has a "firearms not allowed" sign posted, that his client is generally at the store and that has a close relationship with his customers and the community. He continued saying that on that particular date, his client was not at the store, that the armed person threaten the employees including his son and that, the victim was a friend of his son. He also said that his client has talked to his employees extensively about calling the police and pressing the emergency button in situations like this one. Individuals also present: Sharma – applicant’s nephew – said that he was asked to repeat what his cousin told him because is not proficient in English. He said that his uncle’s business has been cooperative and that his cousin told him that they did not know the suspect, that they asked him to leave the store after some time and that things escalated. Ald. Jackson said that he has talked to the applicant and MPD and that he has no objections. The chair acknowledged that there were eight neighbors present to testify in favor. Ald. Brower moved approval. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
5/20/2025	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 07 DHILLON, Kulwant, Agent for "KOOL PETROLEUMS, INC", Extended Hours Establishments, Filling Station, Food Dealer and Weights & Measures Licenses Renewal Application for "35TH CITGO" at 3381 N 35TH St. (Expires 5/24/2025) The applicant was present along with Atty. Ovbiagele. Atty. Ovbiagele said that most of the items on the police report are a result of being proactive and that they tried to resolve some situations. He added that there was a car showing between two parts not related to the business, that the vehicle’s owner gave the keys away for a test drive and that the other person fled with the vehicle. Atty. Ovbiagele said that there are 14 persons present in support of the applicant and that they are waiving the right to testify. There were no neighbors present to testify in objection. Ald. Jackson said that this is a work in progress and that he has no objections. Ald. Brower moved approval. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
5/20/2025	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR; Minutes note: 14 VELAZQUEZ PACHECO, Pedro A, Agent for "PACHECOS RESTAURANT LLC", Food Dealer and Food Peddler Licenses Renewal Application for "TACOS EL MILAGRO" at 2952 S 13TH St. (Expired 1/10/2025) The applicant was not present. Ald. Pratt moved to hold the application to the call of the chair upon second nonappearance. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
5/20/2025	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 14 NAVEJAR, Carolina, Disabled Loading Zone License Renewal Application at 3055 S 14th St. (Expired 12/12/2024) The applicant was not present at 2:55 pm when she was called. Ms. Melendez noted that the applicant was present on the board earlier. Ald. Brower moved to hold the application to the call of the chair. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0) Ald. Burgelis moved to reconsider the application at 3:08 pm. There were no objections. Ms. Garza who is in opposition of this license said that she was present at the last hearing when the applicant did not appear and that she has been waiting patiently for this application to be called even if the applicant has left the meeting. Atty. Gresham said that it is at the committee’s discretion. Ald. Pratt moved nonrenewal based upon second nonappearance. (Prevailed 4-1)	Pass	4:1
5/20/2025	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 14 LOVEDAY, Candice K, Agent for "BABES & GENTS LLC", Class B Tavern, Public Entertainment Premises and Food Dealer Licenses Application Requesting Disc Jockey, Jukebox, Karaoke, 5 Amusement Machines and Patrons Dancing for "THE HOUSE" at 1100 E POTTER Av. The applicant was present and said that she has worked at this establishment for 20 years, that she will be catering to an older crowd and that she intends to be a corner bar. Individuals also present: Terri Williams (LAS for Ald. Dimitrijevic) said that the applicant agreed to remove the Disc Jockey and Patrons Dancing request at the meeting they held. Ald. Burgelis moved to remove the Disc Jockey and Patrons Dancing from the PEP per the applicant’s request. There were no objections. Individuals offering testimony: Holly Potter – 1109 E Potter Av – said that she has been back and forth with the applicant and appreciates the willingness of the applicant to take care of issues like patrons leaving the bar (being loud) because there are many children in the neighborhood. Todd Sokolowski – building owner – said that his family has owned the place for 50 years with no complaints ever, that they collaborate with the community, that there is a lot of parking and that motorcycles seem to be the issue but that it is Milwaukee, home of the Harley Davidson. Ms. Williams said that the applicant addressed all the neighbors, that she took care of the PEP amendment and that they can move forward. Ald. Pratt moved approval. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
5/20/2025	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 05 ANDERSON, Kizzie A, Agent for "FIRE SIDE BBQ AND GRILL LLC", Class B Tavern, Public Entertainment Premises and Food Dealer Licenses Renewal Application for "FIRESIDE" at 7706 W BURLEIGH St. (Expires 6/22/2025) The applicant was present along with James Bland (General Manager). Mr. Bland said that regarding the last item on the police report, it was a family event, that cousins started an argument and that he had to break it up and sent everybody home. The applicant said that in regards of the reports of people dancing on the street, must have happened down the street because they could not see it in their cameras but that they have their security patrolling the area making sure no one in lingering around after they close. Individuals in objection: Rose Terrell – 7702 W Burleigh – said that she has 9 years living there, that she has videos and pictures of the calls she made to the police about gun shots happening on October 14 at 7:43 pm and that 4 bullets cases were found. She also said that she has videos of the security guard moving costumers from the front of the business to the east of her department where they still drinking, cursing, smoking and loitering. She added that she cannot sit at her living room afraid of more fire shots and that she cleans up her plant pots every morning before she goes to work. Sgt. Velasquez said that there is a call for service that she does not know why is not attached to the police report. Robert Krierdermann – 7700 W Burleigh – building owner- said that he goes at night to check and that there is a lot of shaking because of the loud music and that he is concerned about the shootings. He added that he has put a lot of money in the building and that he is losing revenue because the issues with the bar. He added that he has not called the police but that he has all the pictures and videos from tenants and his own evidence from when he arrives later. Ald. Westmoreland asked if Mr. Kriedermann has had communication with the business owner. The witness said that he has not. Ald. Westmoreland said that there is a video submitted anonymously that was properly noticed and asked the committee to see it. Atty. Travis said that the if the video is anonymous, it is easy to object at the court. The applicant said that she objects to the video be played. Ald. Zamarripa asked the committee if they want to see it. Ald. Burgelis moved to watch the video. The motion prevailed 3-2. The video was played. Ald. Westmoreland said that the video is consistent with what it is reported to his office. The applicant said that regards the shootings happened on a Monday when they are not open and that shootings have happened in day broad light and that police has come to check the surveillance video. She added that they do not give bottles but plastic cups and that the video has taken on 79th St and that they are on 77th St but that they have been checking down the street after they were informed. She also said that for her is the same person complaining over and over again. Ald. Westmoreland said that the location has no parking lot and that patrons park all the way on 79th St. Ald. Westmoreland recognized that the applicant communicates with him. Ald. Westmoreland said that he is concerned about the shootings not been reflected on the police report. Sgt. Velasquez said that there were two calls for service for shots being fired, that one was linked to the Pizza Hut (10/14/24) and that the other one was about two vehicles fighting (10/19/24), so the shots are not associated to this premises. . Ald. Burgelis moved approval with a warning letter. (Prevailed 4-1)	Pass	4:1
5/20/2025	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR; Minutes note: McCARVER, LATICIA S Class D License Renewal Application The applicant was not present. Ald. Pratt moved to hold the application to the call of the chair upon first nonappearance. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
5/20/2025	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR; Minutes note: BROOKS, George Class D License Application The applicant was not present. Ald. Chambers moved to hold the application to the call of the chair upon first nonappearance. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
5/20/2025	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR; Minutes note: NINNEMAN, Kathryn Class D License Application The applicant was not present. Ald. Brower moved to hold the application to the call of the chair upon second nonappearance. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
5/20/2025	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR; Minutes note: LIU LUEVANO, Luis Eduardo Class D License Application The applicant was not present. Ald. Pratt moved to hold the application to the call of the chair upon first nonappearance. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
5/20/2025	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR; Minutes note: RUIZ, Nancy C Class D License Application The applicant was not present. Ald. Brower moved to hold the application to the call of the chair upon first nonappearance. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
5/20/2025	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 01 SINGH, Gurlal, Agent for "3927 VILLARD AVE CORP.", Class A Fermented Malt, Extended Hours Establishments, Food Dealer and Weights & Measures Licenses Application for "ONE STOP PANTRY" at 3927 W VILLARD Av. The applicant was present along with the current owner Mr. Singh. The current owner said that the new applicant is taking over and that he has been working there. Individuals in opposition: Mr. Jessi – 5150 N 40th St – said that he is the block captain and that he is objecting to the closing late hours because of the selling drugs and prostitution in the area and that they are trying to get their block back to decent hours because it is working. The applicant said that they have closed at 9pm since two years ago. Tamara Reed - 5154 N 40th St - said that she could not handle it anymore, too much disruption with the shootings, prostitution, people using drugs, etc. She said that is great now that they close at 9pm and that they could not enjoy their property before. Ruthie Johnson - 5240 N 45th – said that she is at the Salvation Army for long time and sees a lot of prostitution and drugs. She added that she stopped going to this business because it is too much going on, that people uses their garage for hotel and to use drugs. She added that she objects to the business practices of going to one place buy something at $2 to sell it for $4 there. She also said that she supports decent hours of operation. Mr. Singh said that the garage was an issue when he bought this business and that he has teared it down. Ms. Johnson that the people still hanging out there until 4am and that the extended hours would make it worse. Ms. Thompson - 5118 N 40th St – said that the area is dangerous with so many people hanging around and coming out from the bus. She added that she feels afraid because she lives alone and that she even sees people walking down the street with no shoes or clothes on and screaming. She said that she has to call the police a lot. Malcolm B. Williams - 5154 N 40th St – said that with all the bad things that they see in the neighborhood that come with that corner store, asked why a corner store would have to be open 24/7. Individuals also present: Ald. Pratt asked if the new applicant will be closing at 9pm as well. Mr. Singh said that they have worked to make this location a good business and that he is planning to install a kitchen and a sort of fresh market. He added that he would like to close at midnight because it adds value to his business, which he just got two years ago. Ald. Pratt said that she prefers an earlier closing time because she has been working a lot in the area on problems that happens at late hours. Ald. Chambers said that it seems that the residents would like to keep the closing hours at 9pm and that Ald. Pratt is saying the same thing. He added that the applicant can change his hours right now before facing a denial. He also suggested the applicant to hold the extended hours application so he can think about it. The applicant said that he wants to be respectful to the neighbors and that would like to withdraw the extended hours application. Ald. Burgelis moved to withdraw the Extended Hours application and to amend the plan of operations to close at 9pm as the applicant is doing it now. There were no objections. Ald. Pratt moved approval as amended. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
5/20/2025	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 01 DASARI, Lokesh, Agent for "VILLARD PUMP & PANTRY INC", Extended Hours Establishments, Filling Station, Food Dealer and Weights & Measures Licenses Renewal Application for "VILLARD PUMP & PANTRY" at 4105 W VILLARD Av. (Expires 6/4/2025) The applicant was present and said that he has no issues with the police report but that he discussed the situation of item 13 with Ald. Pratt. Individuals also present: Ald. Pratt said that this application was scheduled for item 13 and asked the applicant what he has been done differently. The applicant said that the clerk did not know that the person was shot in the leg because he did not see the victim bleeding and that this person is a known drug dealer that was robbed and told the clerk not to report the incident to the police or that he would be back for them. He added that the victim came back to the store to ask why the clerks called the police on him. The applicant explained that police is called for any wounds by firearm that are attended at the hospital. He added that he shared the surveillance video with the police and that he always cooperates. Individuals in opposition: Ms. Johnson – 5240 N 45th - said that she sees people smoking, loitering, using the drugs by the dumpster and even on sleeping on the sidewalk. She added that she has seen no improvement. Ms. Thompson – 5118 N 40th St - said that there is a lot of people hanging out there, that it is a nuisance to the neighborhood and that she appreciates that Ald. Pratt removed the bus stop corral. Ms. Reed – 5154 N 40th St – said that people smoke crack, shake dice on the floor and wonders how long this gas station will be open because summer is upon us and the bad behaviors increase. Ald. Pratt asked the applicant if he is willing to work with the neighbors. The applicant said that he is and that he works in collaboration with the Salvation Army and the BID. Ald. Pratt moved approval with a warning letter based on the police report. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
5/20/2025	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR; Minutes note: 01 CROSS, Kenneth, Agent for "JUNIORS FOODS LLC", Class A Fermented Malt License Application for "JUNIOR'S FOODS" at 4782 N Hopkins St. The applicant was not present. Ald. Pratt moved to hold the application to the call of the chair upon first nonappearance. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
5/20/2025	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 06 JACKSON, Dwight A, Agent for "Pepperpot on MLK, LLC", Class B Tavern License Renewal Application for "PEPPERPOT ON MLK" at 2215 N MARTIN L KING JR DR. (Expired 4/8/2025) The applicant was present with technical difficulties. Ald. Chambers moved to hold the application to the call of the chair. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0) Ald. Zamarripa moved to reconsider the application at 5:10pm. There were no objections. The applicant was present with technical difficulties again. Ald. Zamarripa moved to hold the application to the call of the chair for technical difficulties. The applicant appeared in person at 5:33pm. There were no neighbors present to testify. Individuals also present: Ms. Dantzler said that Ald. Coggs has no objections and asked the applicant to keep up with the renewals. Ald. Brower moved approval. There were no objections. (Prevailed 4-0)	Pass	4:0
5/20/2025	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 06 GLADNEY, Jamie N, Agent for "CATFISH LOUNGE, INC", Class B Tavern, Public Entertainment Premises and Food Dealer Licenses Renewal Application for "CATFISH LOUNGE" at 3646 N TEUTONIA Av. (Expires 6/13/2025) The applicant was present along with her daughter Annette Hopkins. Individuals also present: Ms. Hopkins said that a fight broke inside the bar and that the lead to the incident on the police report. Ms. Gladney said that she has been running her business for 39 years and that this just happened. Ms. Hopkins said that now they have a security guard on Fridays and every 1st and 3rd Sunday. Ald. Chambers moved to amend the plan of operations to include the security guard on Fridays and every 1st and 3rd Sunday. There were no objections. Akuwa Dantzler (LAS for Ald. Coggs) said this business is a staple in the district and asked the applicant to continue working with the police. Ald. Brower moved approval as amended. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
5/20/2025	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 06 THOMPSON, Paul S, Agent for "BRIDGEMAN FOODS II, INC", Extended Hours Establishments and Food Dealer Licenses Renewal Application for "WENDY'S RESTAURANT #3" at 627 E CAPITOL DR. (Expires 5/20/2025) The applicant was present along with Nicole Hernandez and Scott Thompson. Individuals also present: Scott Thompson said that they have cooperated with the police and they continue improving to move forward. Ms. Dantzler said that Ald. Coggs is asking that the applicant to continue working with the police and that she recommend approval. Ald. Zamarripa moved approval. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
5/20/2025	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 06 MCCOLLUM, Timothy C, Agent for "ATKINSON NEIGHBORHOOD MARKET LLC", Class A Fermented Malt License Application for "ATKINSON NEIGHBORHOOD MARKET" at 3825 N 15TH St. The applicant was present and said that this store is the one that he has been going to since he was a kid and that he learned customer service skills from watching her grandmother at her clothing store. Individuals in objection: Dana W Patterson – 3428 N 15th St -said that she has very fond memories of this store but that the neighborhood has changed and that they do not need trash, prostitution, loitering and all the bad things that alcohol brings. She added that she strongly opposes to any alcohol license due concentration and that she hopes that the applicant can sell smoothies, ice cream for the children. Ms. Dantzler said that this area is very cared by the neighbors and that Ald. Coggs is aware that the neighbors do not want the behaviors associated with alcohol and because this district has the most beer licenses in the city. She added that Ald. Coggs is not support of this application. The applicant said that he had a talk with Ald. Coggs and that she expressed the same concerns that Ms. Dantzler just said. Ms. Dantzler said that Ald. Coggs is willing to have a conversation about the options that the applicant could offer at the store. Ald. Zamarripa asked the applicant if he is somewhat ready to move forward with his food store. The applicant said that he is. Ald. Chambers asked the applicant if he would like to withdraw the application instead. The applicant requested to withdraw the application. Ald. Chambers moved to withdraw the Class A Fermented Malt License application. There were no objections. (Prevailed 4-0).	Pass	4:0
5/20/2025	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 06 MAHONEY, Eric S, Agent for "One Casa LLC", Class B Tavern, Public Entertainment Premises and Food Dealer Licenses Application Requesting Disc Jockey, Bands and Poetry Readings for "ONE SEVEN CAFE & LOUNGE" at 1835-1839 N MARTIN L KING JR DR. The applicant was present and said that he has experience in the business in the Milwaukee area. He added that he is looking to have a small place with good food, drinks and service for people to enjoy. There were no neighbors present to testify. Individuals also present: Ms. Dantzler asked the applicant if he has plans to have live music outside. The applicant said that he will for occasions like Bronzeville, Back to School and Thanksgiving. Ms. Dantzler asked the applicant if he is willing to end music on the patio at 10pm. The applicant said that he has no problem. Ald. Brower moved to amend the plan of operations to end music on the patio at 10pm. There were no objections. Ald. Pratt moved approval as amended. There were no objections. (Prevailed 4-0)	Pass	4:0
5/20/2025	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 03 DYE, John M, Agent for "VON TRIER INC", Class B Tavern, Public Entertainment Premises and Food Dealer Licenses Application Requesting Instrumental Musicians, Disc Jockey, Bands, Magic Shows, Karaoke, Poetry Readings and Comedy Acts for "VON TRIER" at 2235 N FARWELL Av. The applicant was present and said that he is taking over this long-standing business. Individuals also present: Ald. Brower said that the applicant and his business partner own others successful businesses in the city and that he has no objections. Ald. Brower moved approval. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
5/20/2025	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 03 RYAN, Richard J, Agent for "PTG LIVE EVENTS, LLC", Class B Tavern, Public Entertainment Premises and Center for the Visual & Performing Arts Licenses Renewal Application with Change of Trade Name as agent for "THE VIVARIUM" at 1818 N FARWELL Av. (Expired 2/14/2025) The applicant was present along with Atty. Daniel Kersey. Individuals also present: Ald. Brower explained that he has met with the applicant and agreed on the following: to place three trash cans outside, create a method or line of communication with the neighbors, to conduct a sound study and to hold another community meeting before August of 2025. The applicant acknowledged what Ald. Brower just said. Ald. Brower moved to amend the plan of operations to include to place three trash cans outside, create a method or line of communication with the neighbors, to conduct a sound study and to hold another community meeting before August of 2025. Ald. Brower moved approval as amended. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
5/20/2025	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: Agenda Only 02 SINGH, Jatinder, Agent for "ELITE BAR AND GRILL INC", Class B Tavern and Food Dealer Licenses Renewal Application and Public Entertainment Premises License Application Requesting 5 Amusement Machines for "ELITE BAR AND GRILL" at 6305 W FOND DU LAC Av. 04 BERLIN, Dawn, Agent for "KESSLER'S DIAMOND CENTER, INC", Loading Zone License Renewal Application with Change of Agent for "KESSLER'S DIAMONDS" at 450 E MASON St. 04 COLLINS, Christopher A, Agent for "ELSA'S ON THE PARK, LTD", Loading Zone License Renewal Application for "ELSA'S ON THE PARK" at 833 N JEFFERSON St. 04 BREUNIG, Kendall G, Agent for "PRITZLAFF EVENTS LLC", Class B Tavern, Public Entertainment Premises, Food Dealer and Sidewalk Dining Licenses Renewal Application with Removing Stockholder and Transfer of Stock for "PRITZLAFF / APERITIVO" at 311-315 N PLANKINTON Av. 10 SAMP, Tianna M, Agent for "MEGA MARTS, LLC", Class A Malt & Class A Liquor, Food Dealer and Weights & Measures Licenses Renewal Application with Change of Agent for "PICK 'N SAVE #372" at 8151 W BLUE MOUND Rd. 10 ZIERATH, Mark A, Agent for "MAGOOS ON THE MOUND LLC", Class B Tavern, Public Entertainment Premises and Food Dealer Licenses Renewal Application with Adding Stockholder and Transfer of Stock for "MAGOO'S ON THE MOUND" at 5841 W BLUE MOUND Rd. 14 TRIBBEY, Chris A, Agent for "NICK'S ANVIL INN, LLC", Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises Licenses Transfer Application with Reorganization of Legal Entity and Change of Agent for "NICK'S ANVIL INN" at 2900 S 13TH St. 14 VANNOY, Sidney L, Agent for "SID'S AUTO REPAIR, INC.", Recycling, Salvaging, or Towing Premises License Application Requesting Dealing, Storing and/or Transporting Waste Tires for "SID'S AUTO REPAIR" at 3166 S KINNICKINNIC Av. Ald. Brower moved approval of the "Agenda Only" items. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
5/20/2025	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: Warning Letter DEWITT, Rachel E Class B Manager License Applications 12 GUTIERREZ GARNICA, Everardo, Agent for "EL ATORON LLC", Class B Tavern, Public Entertainment Premises and Food Dealer Licenses Renewal Application for "EL ATORON" at 1428 W LINCOLN Av. 12 WOLZ, David G, Agent for "LACAGE, LLC", Class B Tavern, Center for the Visual & Performing Arts, Extended Hours Establishments, Public Entertainment Premises, Food Dealer and Sidewalk Dining Licenses Renewal Applications for "LACAGE NITE CLUB" at 801 S 2ND St. Ald. Burgelis moved approval of the "Warning Letter" items. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
5/20/2025	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL; Minutes note: Ald. Pratt moved approval of the File 250168 as amended. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
5/13/2025	0	COMMON COUNCIL	ASSIGNED TO

Number

250168

Version

Original

Reference

Sponsor

THE CHAIR

Title

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

Drafter

CC-CC

Laurie Phillip

5/12/2025