City of Milwaukee - File #: 081285

• File #: 081285
• Version: 0
• Type: Motion
• Status: Passed
• File created: 1/16/2009
• In control: LICENSES COMMITTEE
• Final action: 4/14/2009
• Title: Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to various licenses.
• Sponsors: THE CHAIR
• Indexes: LICENSE REVOCATION, LICENSES

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result	Tally
4/14/2009	0	COMMON COUNCIL	APPROVED	Pass	14:0
4/3/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 06 NAZER, Mohammad F., Agent for “Four Gems, LLC”, Class “A” Liquor and Malt renewal application for “Holton Liquor” at 2305 N. Holton Street. (Expires 5/2) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 9980 S. Jennifer Lane, Oak Creek. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Ald. Coggs says that she received a complaint about the looks of the outside of the establishment. Grant by Ald. Coggs despite items contained in the notice. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Zielinski excused)	Pass	4:0
4/3/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 06 WINGO, Valarie J., Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Dance renewal applications with change of hours for “Bettie’s & Eddie’s Club Manhattan” at 2573 N. 4th Street. (Expires 5/8) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 2445 N. 47th St. The applicant says that she had never before received a citation during her twelve years in business and that she turns down the music when the neighbor requests it. Angela Montgomery, 2567 N. 4th St., is in opposition to the license. She says that there are problems with loitering, litter and loud music at the location since the licensee took over the location. She also says that she has discussed the problems at the location with the licensee, but there are still problems. Ms. Montgomery says that she never had any problems with the previous owner of the bar. She says that she took photos of area in November of 2008 of a large amount of garbage. Ald. Kovac moves to make pictures taken by Ms. Montgomery part of the record. Prevailed 3-0. (Ald. Zielinski and Ald. Coggs excused)(Exhibit 1) Ald. Hamilton moves to make a letter from Ms. Montgomery dated May 26th, 2008 part of the record. Prevailed 3-0. (Ald. Zielinski and Ald. Coggs excused)(Exhibit 2) Ms. Wingo says that people do not loiter outside of her bar and that Ms. Wingo has not called her every weekend to complain about the noise as she testified. She also says that the pictures of garbage are from after a snowstorm that prevented Waste Management from picking up the business' trash and she had to have the trash hauled away when there was access to it. Ald. Hamilton asks Ms. Montgomery how many times she has called the police in the last three years since the licensee has opened the business. Ms. Montgomery says that she has called police about 100 times in the last three years. Ald. Coggs says that she has not received any complaints from other neighbors in the area. Grant by Ald. Coggs with a warning letter based on neighborhood testimony. Prevailed 3-1. (Ald. Bohl voting "no" and Ald. Zielinski excused)	Pass	3:1
4/3/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 06 HARRIS, Tommy L., Agent for “H Rentals, LLC”, Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Dance applications for “Bosses Lounge” at 408 E. North Avenue. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 2737 N. 59th St. The applicant says he has put money into remodeling the location inside and out and wants the business to be a lounge atmosphere. He also says he has been the manager of the previous business since 2008. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Grant by Ald. Coggs despite items contained in the notice. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Zielinski excused)	Pass	4:0
4/3/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 06 HAMDAN, Abel A., Agent for “New York Pizza Delivery (NYPD), LLC”, Extended Hours Establishment application for “New York Pizza Delivery (NYPD) at 231 E. North Avenue. New Location, Special Letter Applicant at the table, 5122 W. Harvard Dr., Franklin. Atty. T. Michael Baird appearing as counsel. Marvin Pratt also at the table. The applicant only wants extended hours for pizza delivery. He says he is willing to change the plan of operation to close the business at 3:00 a.m. Ald. Coggs moves to accept the amendment of the plan of operation to reflect the hours of midnight to 3:00 a.m. for delivery only. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Zielinski excused) No neighborhood objectors present when called. Grant by Ald. Coggs of the application as amended. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Zielinski excused)	Pass	4:0
4/3/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 10 SILBER, Stephen T., Agent for “RWS Corporation”, Class “B” Tavern renewal application and NEW Videogame Center application for “Mortimer’s Pub” at 7023 W. Adler Street. (Expires 4/22) *Videogame Center application withdrawn Special Letter Applicant at the table 13875 W. Wilbur Dr., New Berlin. Ben Weiland, Legislative Aide for District 10, also at the table. The applicant agrees to waive his notice rights due to the application being rescheduled at his request. He is also withdrawing the Videogame Center portion of the application. Ald. Hamilton moves to accept the withdrawal of the Videogame Center application. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Zielinski excused) Ald. Murphy is in support of the license. Grant by Ald. Hamilton of the Class "B" Tavern application. Prevailed 3-0. (Ald. Zielinski and Ald. Coggs excused)	Pass	3:0
4/3/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 06 SPICER, La Quanna A., Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Dance applications for “Groovin Inn” at 333 E. Hadley Street. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 2045 N. 27th St. Atty. Jeff Purnell at the table as counsel. Ald. Coggs moves to make the additional addendums included as part of the notice, including sworn charges for revocation, previous testimony and a police report, part of the record. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Zielinski excused) Ald. Kovac moves to make the two-page plan of operation submitted by the applicant part of the record. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Zielinski excused) Ms. Spicer says that she did not formally request an over-30 age restriction on her application is because she didn't want there to be a problem with patrons not being able to attend private parties because of age. Atty. Purnell says that the security at the location would be beneficial for the neighborhood. Neighborhood objectors present: Kyla Fernandez, 2737 N. Buffum St. She says that the applicant did talk to her about opening up the nightclub, but she has questions about the applicant's relationship with Miguel Green, a person who was managing the club when its license was in front of the committee for revocation. Atty. Purnell says that Miguel Green is going to buy the building from the previous licensee and owner, but would not be involved in running the establishment. Priscilla Kaufert, 2765 N. Buffum St., lives two houses from the establishment. She says that she is not in support of the license and does not want to experience the previous problems that occurred at the location. Gordon Kaufert, 2765 N. Buffum St., says that he was in support of just a bar being at the location, not a nightclub. He says that he is afraid that Miguel Green will be involved in the business. Ms. Spicer says that she is being mentored by Emantha Peavey, the previous business owner. She also says that she does know Miguel Green, but does not have any relationship with him and would not be in business with him. Deny by Ald. Coggs based on neighborhood testimony and the previous police report for the establishment. Prevailed 3-0. (Ald. Zielinski and Ald. Hamilton excused)	Pass	3:0
4/3/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 06 SINGH, Jasjeet, Agent for “J S Petroleums, LLC”, Extended Hours Establishment renewal application for “Locust Gas & Food Mart” at 1432 W. Locust Street. (Expires 4/30) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 1432 W. Locust St. Ald. Bohl asks the licensee what he is doing to prevent crime from occurring at the location during the extended hours. The licensee says that there are three or four cameras outside of the location. He also says that one person is outside the business all the time. Bechan Singh, 4455 Acre View, Brookfield, is the owner of the property. He says that the licensee is adding more cameras to the outside and there is someone at the business whose only job is two watch the inside and outside of the store during the extended hours. Mr. Singh also says that the licensee is planning to add more lights to the outside and is supervising more closely the person responsible for cleaning up the litter at the location. Ald. Kovac asks if the licensee will feel safe having the establishment open 24 hours. Mr. Singh, the property owner, says that it is safer to be open extended hours because it is completely dark, and therefore less safe for the workers, to close at midnight. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Ald. Coggs says that she has had no objections from neighbors, but that she has concerns about problems with the location, including litter and the appearance of the building. Ald. Coggs moves to grant with a warning letter based on items contained in the police report. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Zielinski excused)	Pass	4:0
4/3/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 06 SINGH, Jasjeet, Agent for “J S Petroleums, LLC”, Extended Hours renewal application for “US Gas” at 408 W. North Avenue. (Expires 4/30) Special Letter Applicant at the table. Bechan Singh, 4455 Acre View, Brookfield, owner of the property, also at the table. Mr. Singh, the property owner, says the applicant is planning to install additional cameras on the property. Neighborhood objectors present: Michael Jones, 2625 N. 5th St., chair of 4th and 5th Street Block Club, is opposed to the license. He says that he has witnessed illegal activity on the property during the extended hours and that the business is preventing the neighborhood from progressing because it is visually unappealing and is an unsafe location. Betty Coleman, 2355 N. 5th St., is opposed to the license because she does not believe the licensee will be able to keep the location clean with extended hours since the applicant cannot keep the location clean with regular hours. Fletcher Crawford, 406 W. Lloyd St., two blocks south of the location. He is opposed to the license and does not believe that the extended hours would be good for the area. Dwayne Johnson, 332 W. Meinecke Ave., says that there is a lot of traffic in the area during the extended hours, panhandling, and loud music from cars that are cruising. Ald. Coggs tells the licensee that he needs to improve the facade of the building and the staffing of the location. Grant by Ald. Coggs with a 10-day suspension based on neighborhood objections. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Zielinski excused)	Pass	4:0
4/3/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	RECONSIDERED	Pass	4:0
4/3/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL	Pass	4:0
4/3/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 07 SINGH, Pakhar, Extended Hours Establishment renewal application with change of hours for “Sherman BP” at 3114 N. Sherman Blvd. (Expires 4/30) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 3114 N. Sherman Blvd. Deborah Moore, Legislative Assistant for District 7, also at the table. The location is in an area that had problems with cruising during warm weather. The applicant says that he was not aware that the previous business owners had problems with cruising. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Ms. Moore says that Ald. Wade is opposed to the change in hours, and he is concerned that traffic may increase during late night hours if the establishment is open during the warmer months. Coreell Richardson, 2907 N. 45th St., is in support of the license. He says that he purchases goods there during the extended hours period and never has any problems there. Hubert Bowie, 3054 N. 74th St., says that the owners call the police when there people loitering in the parking lot during the extended hours period. He says that he is still in the area because his mother lives there. Melvin Gillespie, 3117 N. Sherman Blvd., block captain for the last sixteen years. He says that the licensee is the first owner of the business location that has cooperated with the neighbors. He also says that the gas station and its lighting is a help to the neighborhood and that there are more problems during the summer when the gas station is closed early. Ald. Hamilton asked Mr. Gillespie if the block club discussed the business and the safety of the neighborhood at a meeting. He says yes and says that the group discussed how the business increases the safety of the neighborhood. He also says that the bus stops in the area are more of a problem than the gas station. Betty Campbell, 3139 N. 44th St., is in support of the license. She says that she walks to the establishment at night and feels safe. She also says that she does not believe extending the hours during the summer months would increase cruising in the area. Ald. Bohl asks Ms. Campbell if she thinks the decrease in cruising is due to the business being closed earlier during warm weather. She says no. DeVon Gillespie, 3115 N. Sherman Blvd., says that the current owners updated the security system and there is police presence in the area. He does not believe that there will be a problem with the business being open 24 hours. Sammy Houston, 4236 W. Auer Ave., says that problems in the area have been brought under control and the security at the location is very high-tech. He says that the business being open 24 hours is a help to him and the other residents. Bupinder Singh, son of the licensee, works at the business during second shift. He says that there is no longer that much cruising in the area and if there is cruising, he has no problem closing the gas station until all the cruisers have dispersed. He says that his night manager has permission to shut down the station and he also says that he can watch the security camera footage from home at any time. Alderman Hamiton asks the licensee if he has met with the alderman's office, and the licensee says that he has not met with the alderman since last year. Ms. Moore says that Ald. Wade is not in support of the change in hours because he still has concerns about cruising in the area. Ald. Hamilton moves to hold the application to the call of the chair so additional feedback can be obtained from other neighborhood residents who may be uncomfortable with an extension in hours. Ald. Bohl says that the application could be granted as amended, which means that and could be reconsidered at a meeting before the next Common Council. Ald. Hamilton recinds his motion and moves to amend the application to reflect the previously approved hours. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Zielinski excused) Ald. Wade at the table. He has no problem with the motion. Ald. Hamilton moves to grant the amended license. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Zielinski excused)	Pass	4:0
3/31/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 10 HAMED, Joudeh A., Agent for “JW Petro, LLC”, Extended Hours renewal application for “Hawley Road Mobil” at 5602 W. Vliet Street. (Expires 4/30) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 5314 W. Princeton Pines Ct., Franklin, as is Ald. Murphy. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Ald. Murphy says that the neighborhood objector who had contacted him withdrew his complaint after speaking with the him. Grant by Ald. Hamilton despite items contained in the notice. Prevailed 3-0. (Ald. Dudzik and Ald. Witkowski excused)	Pass	3:0
3/31/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 13 DAYA, Nadir, N. Agent for “Eighteenth Corporation”, Extended Hours Establishment renewal application for “Express Pantry” at 1804 W. Lincoln Avenue. (Expires 4/30) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 15965 Cullen Court, Brookfield. The applicant said that none of the charges on the police report occurred at the location that is being considered today. No neighborhood objectors present when called. A different applicant has applied for a beer license at the establishment. The applicant says that a sale of the business is in process and a new person will be applying for an Extended Hours license as well. Ald. Witkowski says that he wants a litter and graffitti problem at the location taken care of. Grant by Ald. Witkowski despite items contained in the notice. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Dudzik excused)	Pass	4:0
3/31/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 10 SILBER, Stephen T., Agent for “RWS Corporation”, Class “B” Tavern renewal application and NEW Videogame Center application for “Mortimer’s Pub” at 7023 W. Adler Street. (Expires 4/22) Special Letter Wesley Payne, manager of the establishment, at the table. The applicant is not appearing, so the application cannot be heard. Ald. Murphy says that the applicant has withdrawn his Videogame Center application and Ald. Murphy has no objections. Ald. Murphy said he spoke to the neighborhood objector that contacted him and the objector withdrew his complaint. Ald. Witkowski at the table at 9:22 a.m. No neighborhood objectors present when called. The application will have to be held and rescheduled for the meeting on April 3rd and the applicant will have to waive his right of notice if he wants the application to be heard. Ald. Wtkowski moves to hold to the call of the chair. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Dudzik excused)	Pass	4:0
3/31/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 08 VARELA-RODRIGUEZ, Raul, Class “B” Tavern and Record Spin applications for “Briggs Pub & Grill” at 2501 W. Greenfield Avenue. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 1629 B S. Muskego Ave. Patricia Doherty, Legislative Aide for District 8, also at the table. The applicant withdrew the Record Spin application on March 27th administratively with the License Division. Ald. Hamilton moves to accept the withdrawal of the Record Spin Application. Prevailed 3-0. (Ald. Witkowski and Ald. Dudzik excused) The applicant says that he wants to keep the family environment of the current restaurant at the location. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Ms. Doherty says Ald. Donovan has no objection to the license. Grant by Ald. Kovac despite items contained in the notice. Prevailed 3-0. (Ald. Witkowski and Ald. Dudzik excused)	Pass	3:0
3/31/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 13 KRUEGER, Nichol L., Agent for “Nicky K’s, LLC”, Class “B” Tavern renewal application for “Nicky K’s” at 5444 S. 27th Street. (Expires 5/8) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 1426 W. Barnard Ave. The applicant was not at the establishment at the time of the underage ticket, but she was working on the night of the fight. Ald. Witkowski says he is concerned about underage drinking in the establishment and asked how IDs are checked when patrons come in. The applicant says that the procedure is always to check identification and she does not know what happened in the instance where the underage drinking occurred. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Grant by Ald. Witkowski with a warning letter based on the matters in the police report. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Dudzik excused)	Pass	4:0
3/31/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 15 RANDHAWA, Sukhwinder S., Agent for “S R Petroleum, Inc.”, Extended Hours Establishment renewal application for “Citgo Convenience Store” at 2008 W. Center Street. (Expires 4/30) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 2008 W. Center St. John Germanotta, counsel for the applicant, at the table as is Alex Runner from President Hines, Jr.'s office. Regarding the incident on the police report, Atty. Germanotta says that the shots were fired from an alley, not the property, and the person shot was not a patron of the establishment. He says that the applicant has received no complaints from neighbors. Mr. Runner says the licensee is not a negligent business owner and that President Hines is not against the renewal of the license. Grant by Ald. Hamilton despite items contained in the notice. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Dudzik excused)	Pass	4:0
3/31/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 15 TUFAIL, Amjad T., Agent for “Shan Food Sales, Inc.”, Extended Hours Establishment renewal application for “Judy’s Red Hots” at 4806 W. Lisbon Avenue. (Expires 4/30) Special Letter Applicant not appearing. Atty. John Carlson at the table as counsel. Atty. Carlson says that the applicant is out of the country and that the applicant would like to be present if the application can be held. Alex Runner, Staff Assistant for District 15, also at the table. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Hold to the call of the chair by Ald. Kovac. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Dudzik excused)	Pass	4:0
3/31/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 15 GILL, Joga S., Agent for “Stop N Shop, LLC”, Extended Hours Establishment application for “Stop N Shop” at 2905 W. Fond du Lac Avenue. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 2905 W. Fond du Lac Ave. Alex Runner, Staff Assistant to Ald. Willie Hines, Jr., also at the table. The applicant says that he has previous experience running an Extended Hours establishment at a different location. Neighborhood objector present: Christopher Woods, 2807 N. 29th St., is opposed to the license. He says that he has been calling the police for years about the noise at the location and that the traffic at the establishment is also a problem. The applicant says that everything is quiet at the establishment and there are no problems with noise. Ms. Grill says that a license for the Extended Hours business was issued last year, but it is for a different applicant. Mr. Runner says that there are a lot of neighborhood objections to the license and Ald. Hines would like the application held so there can be a meeting with neighbors. Hold to the call of the chair by Ald. Witkowski. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Dudzik excused)	Pass	4:0
3/31/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 05 GLIATIS, Gus, Agent for “El Greco, Inc.”, Extended Hours Establishment renewal application with change of hours for “El Greco” at 9143 W. Appleton Avenue. (Expires 4/30) Special Letter Applicant at the table, N28 W30244 Red Hawk Ct., Pewaukee. John Gliatis, N28 W30244 Red Hawk Ct., son of the applicant, at the table. He says that he and his father do everything the can to increase security at the establishment, including a dress code and a buzzer on the door to allow patrons in. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Ald. Bohl, as the local alderman, says he has had no problems with the establishment. Ald. Dudzik asks if the use of a buzzer on the door is not legal due to there being a Class "B" license for the premises. Grant by Ald. Hamilton. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
3/31/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 05 TAYLOR, Krystynn N., Agent for “Kensington Management, Inc.”, Extended Hours Establishment renewal application with change of agent and hours for “Taco Bell” at 5441 N. Lovers Lane. (Expires 4/30) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 2119 Delaware Ave., Grafton. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Ald. Bohl says that he has previously requested the management of the location contact him when they seek to change the hours of the business. Grant by Ald. Kovac. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
3/31/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 03 CHICOINE, Lydia D., Agent for “Lydia & Associates, Inc.”, Class “B” Tavern renewal application with change of hours for “Ichiban Japanese Restaurant” at 2336 N. Farwell Avenue. (Expires 5/2) Special Letter Applicant at the table, W226 N7475 Woodland Creek Dr., Sussex. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Grant by Ald. Kovac despite items contained in the notice. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
3/31/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 12 ALMOUSA, Khaled M., Agent for “National Enterprise, Inc.”, Extended Hours Establishment renewal application for “Stop N Save Shell” at 1400 S. 6th Street. (Expires 4/30) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 8165 S. 56th St., Franklin. Ald. Witkowiak also at the table. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Ald. Witkowiak says that recently he has received some complaints from neighbors about the noise that occurs during the extended hours. Ald. Witkowski asked if there are any signs at the establishment instructing patrons to turn down load music. The applicant says no. Jamal Jaber, 2112 W. Layton Ave., night shift worker at the establishment. He says that there is no noise from the business but from the street and that he is confused by the noise complaints against the business. Ahmad Ayyash, 1403 W. Klein, night worker at the establishment. He says that any patrons that cause problems are told to leave immediately or the police will be called. Grant by Ald. Witkowski despite items contained in the notice. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
3/31/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 12 REGALADO, Ricardo, Agent for “La Raza Sports Bar Corporation”, Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Dance renewal applications for “La Raza Sports Bar/Restaurant” at 854 W. Windlake Avenue. (Expires 5/2) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 1969 S. 74th St., as is Ald. Witkowiak. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Ald. Witkowiak says that the applicant has been responsive to the rare complaints received by the alderman's office. Grant by Ald. Hamilton. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
3/31/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 12 SAAVEDRA, Martin R., Class “B” Tavern application for “Tentaciones” at 600 W. Maple Street. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 903 S. 9th St., as is Ald. Witkowiak. Daniel Saavedra, 2171 S. 6th St., son of the applicant at the table for translating. Mr. Saavedra says that he wants to run the business as a sports bar. Ald. Witkowiak says that the location had a previous alcohol license and that he is not opposed to the license. He says that he wants to give the applicant an opportunity to run a successful business. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Grant by Ald. Dudzik despite items contained in the notice. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
3/31/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 12 MASALKHI, Ammar, Agent for “Digital Science, LLC”, Secondhand Dealer application for “Smart PC” at 1208 W. Historic Mitchell Street. New Location, Special Letter Applicant not at the table. Ald. Witkowiak at the table. Ald. Witkowiak says that he has not heard from the applicant and requests that the application be held for another meeting. Hold to the call of the chair by Ald. Hamilton. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Dudzik excused)	Pass	4:0
3/31/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 03 LEVIN, Eric A., Agent for “Cinema Beverages Holding Co, LLC”, Class “B” Tavern, Tavern Amusement (Cabaret/Nite Club) and Center for the Visual and Performing Arts applications for “The Oriental” at 2230 N. Farwell Avenue. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 1646 N. Prospect Ave. The applicant says that he wants a liquor license since he is running a movie theater that caters primarily to adults. There is a restriction against patrons drinking alcohol in the movie theater itself instead of just in the lobby of the establishment. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Grant by Ald. Kovac despite items contained in the notice. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Dudzik excused)	Pass	4:0
3/31/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 03 TATUM, Karl D., Agent for “Idea Development Group, Inc”, Precious Metals & Gem Dealer application for “Idea Development Group” at 1407 E. Brady Street. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 4076 N. 63rd St. No neighbohood objectors present when called. The applicant would like the application held so he can meet with the neighborhood association to address its concerns. Ald. Kovac says that the neighborhood association is in opposition to the license. Hold to the call of the chair by Ald. Kovac. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Witkowski excused)	Pass	4:0
3/31/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 03 MEGNA, Girolama, Agent for “Anton & Megna, LLC”, Class “B” Tavern renewal application and NEW Instrumental Music and Record Spin applications for “Coco Bella” at 1323 E. Brady Street. (Expires 4/14) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 1664 N. Arlington Place. The applicant says that the previous business had been closed since 2007. She says that she does not intend to run the business, but will sell it. Ald. Bohl reminded her that the new owner will have to apply for a new application whether the applicant gets the license or not. The applicant says that she no longer wants to go forward with the application. Ald. Kovac moves to accept the withdrawal of the applications. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Hamilton excused)	Pass	4:0
3/31/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: BROJANAC, Joseph J, Class “B” Manager application. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 3338 S. Whitnall Ave, #5. Ald. Witkowski moves to make the entire police report part of the permanent record. Prevailed 5-0. Grant by Ald. Hamilton. Prevailed 3-1. (Ald. Witkowski voting "no"; Ald. Dudzik excused)	Pass	3:1
3/31/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 04 DHAWAN, Mandeep, Agent for “Youvraj Group, LLC’, Extended Hours Establishment renewal application for "Youvraj Group” at 714 N. 27th Street. (Expires 4/30) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 714 N. 27th St., as is Ald. Bauman. Atty. Michael Maistelman appearing as counsel. Atty. Maistelman objects to the police report due to quadruple hearsay and objects to some items on the police report as being irrelevant due to them not occurring during the extended hours. Atty. Maistelman also objects to the consideration of the items that were not previously listed on the police report due to an administrative error. Ald. Bauman objected to the omission of any items from the police report based on the time of occurrences. Ald. Bohl requests that only the incidents on the police report that occurred between the extended hours period be read into the record, but the entire police report be made part of the record and the individual members read the record and interpret it for themselves. Sgt. Ulickey explains that the reason all items on the report are usually read is because they go to the ability of the licensee to operate a business. Ald. Witkowski moves to make the entire police report part of the record. Prevailed 5-0. Neighborhood objector present: Keith Stanley, 624 N. 24th St., Main Street Manager for the SoHi District. He says that panhandling and loitering is a major problem at the location. He also said a camera has been installed on 27th Street and it is focused, at times, on the gas station. Ald. Dudzik asked if the problems in the area would be eliminated if the business were closed. Mr. Stanley says no, but he says that the business contributes to the criminal activity in the area. Mr. Stanley said that new businesses are not moving into the area because of the criminal activity and that he is having trouble recruiting new businesses. Neighborhood supporter: Pamela Olive, 3414 W. Wisconsin Ave., says that the problem is not the gas station, but Wisconsin Avenue. She says that she feels safe at the gas station and that the business being open from midnight to 5 a.m. is a necessity. Ald. Witkowski asks Ms. Olive how often she shops at the store during the extended hours. She says she shops there couple of times a week during those hours. Ms. Olive says that she shops at the gas station instead of the twenty-four hour Walgreens a block away because she does not feel safe at the Walgreens. Ald. Bauman asks Ms. Olive if she received a notice for the meeting. She says yes, and Ald. Bauman pointed out that she was outside the radius for notices being mailed. Ms. Olive says that she was handed a notice about the meeting but did not receive it in the mail. Nola Crawford, 2731 W. Juneau Ave., is in support of the license. She says that the store is convenient during the extended hours and she feels safe there. She also says that she does not see loitering at the business. Shirley Buchanan, 423 N. 29th St., is in support for the license. She says that panhandling and prostitution are everywhere, not just at the business location and it is not the fault of the business owner. Sonny Valentine, 2526 W. Michigan St., patronizes the business during the extended hours. He is in support of the license. John McQuay, 2504 N. Clybourn St., is in support of the license. Adrian Williams, 4344 N. 84th St., says that what is happening at the gas station does not reflect on how the licensee is running the business. He says that he has consulted with the licensee to try to help him curb the panhandling. Ald. Bohl asks Mr. Williams what the plans are specifically for improving the establishment. Mr. Williams says that cameras have been added and there are plans for improving the landscaping. Andre Jelks, 2731 W. Juneau Ave., is in support of the license. He is in support of the license and says that the extended hours are convenient for him. Atty. Maistelman asks Mr. Jelks if he has witnessed any of the activity listed in the notice during the extended hours period. Mr. Jelks says no. Robert Burns, 2417 W. Kilbourn Ave., is in support of the license. He says he shops at the store during the extended hours and the licensee will let him have products on credit is he does not have sufficient money. Columbus Green, 2809 W. Juneau Ave., says that he supports the license because it is convenient for him because he does not have transportation and the establishment is well-lit. Atty. Maistelman asks Mr. Green if he has witnessed any of the activity listed in the notice at the establishment during the extended hour period. Mr. Green says no, but he says that he sees the activity on the street during the day. April Hancock, 925 N. 75th St., is in support of the license. Michael Jackson, 2929 W. Wisconsin Ave., says that he has never had any problems at the location when he shops there during the extended hours period. He says that he has been panhandled at the gas station a few years ago. Carland Gordon, 624 N. 32nd St., is in support of the license. He says that he has never seen any of the activities listed in the notice at the location during the extended hours. Jasmine Swift, 2829 W. Wisconsin Ave., is in support of the license. Clifton Olive, 3002 W. Howard Ave. #5, says that if the location were closed during the extended hours, there would be more criminal activity in the area because the lights from the gas station would not be on. Robert Hagler, 2729 W. Juneau Ave., says that he has not seen illegal activity at the location when he shops there during the extended hours period. He says he feel safe there. Marcus Blackmore, 533 N. 26th St., says that he has seen panhandling and prostitution in the entire area, including at the establishment, but it is the job of the police to take care of the activity and is not the responsibility of the licensee. He says that the hours accomodate him. Regina McDaniel, 2829 W. Wisconsin Ave., is in support of the license. Dwayne Jones, 401 N. 31st St., is in support of the license. Valerie Blackmore, 4821 N. 22nd St., has a son who lives in the area and is in support of the license. Jerome Thomas, 2409 W. Kilbourn Ave., is in support of the license. Jeffrey Williams, 2505 W. Kilbourn Ave., is in support of the license. Rickey Buchanan, 821 W. 24th St., is in support of the license. Reginald Thomas, 1433 W. Highland Ave., is in support of the license. Dan Wilson, 2830 W. Wells St., is in support of the license. Alexander White, 2829 W. Wisconsin Ave., is in support of the license. Ray Buchanan, 529 N. 25th St., is in support of the license. Michael Lewis, 2731 N. 39th St., has friends in the area and is in support of the license. Christian Willingham, 3217 W. St. Paul Ave., is in support of the license. He says that the extended hours should be allowed because the establishment provided safety for him when he was the victim of an attempted robbery and that is provides safety in the neighborhood. Reandra Buchanan, 529 N. 25th St., is in support of the license. Ald. Dudzik moves for a 15-day suspension based on items contained in the police report. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
3/31/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: GRIFFIN, Adia N., Class “D” Bartender application. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 1825 N. 33rd St. Grant by Ald. Dudzik. Prevailed 3-0. (Ald. Bohl and Ald. Witkowski excused)	Pass	3:0
3/31/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: LOVE, Shevonne S., Class “D” Bartender renewal application. (Expired 12/31/08) Special Letter Applicant not appearing. Ald. Witkowski moves to deny based on non-appearance. Prevailed 3-0. (Ald. Bohl and Ald. Kovac excused)	Pass	3:0
3/31/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: HEINRICH, Emily, Class “D” Bartender application. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 2000 W. Greenfield Ave. The applicant says that she is currently in treatment and the previous charges were due to addiction. Ald. Witkowski moves to make the entire police report part of the permanent record. The applicant says that she has a job lined up. Ald. Witkowski moves to deny based on the police report. Prevailed 2-1. (Ald. Hamilton voting "no", Ald. Bohl and Ald. Kovac excused)	Pass	2:1
3/31/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: MC LAUGHLIN, Sean C., Class “D” Bartender application. Special Letter The applicant is not appearing and requests through the License Division that the item be held. Hold to the call of the chair by Ald. Dudzik. Prevailed 3-0. (Ald. Bohl and Ald. Kovac excused)	Pass	3:0
3/31/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: ARCE, Jaime, Class “D” Bartender application. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 2174 W. Forest Home Ave. Deny, based on non-appearance, by Ald. Witkowski. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
3/31/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: GARCIA, Victoria, Class “D” Bartender renewal application. (Expired 12/31/07) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 1957 S. 30th St. Grant by Ald. Kovac. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Bohl excused)	Pass	4:0
3/31/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: NUNDAHL, Shannon N., Class “D” Bartender application. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 1525 E. Royall Place. The applicant says she no longer drinks underage and no longer agrees with underage drinking. Deny by Ald. Witkowski based on the police report. Failed 1-2. (Ald. Hamilton and Ald. Dudzik voting "no", Ald. Bohl and Ald. Kovac excused) Grant by Ald. Dudzik. Prevailed 2-1. (Ald. Witkowski voting "no", Ald. Bohl and Ald. Kovac excused)	Pass	2:1
3/31/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: WILLIAMS, Suenoria, Class “D” Bartender renewal application. (Expired 12/31/08) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 1374 W. Wright St. Grant by Ald. Dudzik. Prevailed 3-0. (Ald. Bohl and Ald. Kovac excused)	Pass	3:0
3/31/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: ROARK, Kevin A., Class “D” Bartender application. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 2309 N. Oakland Ave. Grant by Ald. Dudzik. Prevailed 2-1. (Ald. Witkowski voting "no", Ald. Bohl and Ald. Kovac excused)	Pass	2:1
3/31/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: SCHEID, Gabrielle L., Class “D” Bartender application. Special Letter Was previously held one cycle. Deny by Ald. Dudzik based on non-appearance. Prevailed 3-0. (Ald. Kovac and Ald. Bohl excused)	Pass	3:0
3/31/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: CARABALLO, Fernando, Home Improvement Contractor application for “Vazquez Home Improvement” at 1308 W. Washington Street. Special Letter The applicant requested, through the License Division, that the item be held. The item is being held for a second time. Ald. Witkowski moves to hold to the call of the chair. Prevailed 3-0. (Ald. Bohl and Ald. Kovac excused)	Pass	3:0
3/31/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: ALTURKMAN, Wajeeh S., Agent for “Shoubash Enterprises, LLC”, Extended Hours Establishment renewal application with change in hours for “Dino’s Steal & Lemonaid” at 5560 N. 60th Street. (Expires 4/30) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 5327 N. Mohawk Ave., #2, Glendale. Ms. Grill says that the applicant amended the application to eliminate the change of hours. No neighbors present when called. Grant by Ald. Witkowski. Prevailed 3-0. (Ald. Bohl and Ald. Kovac excused)	Pass	3:0
3/31/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 02 KHAHRA, Rabinder S., Agent for “Khahra Petroleum, Inc.”, Extended Hours Establishment renewal application” KD Power Mart” at 6325 N. 76th Street. (Expires 4/30) Special Letter Applicant at the table, N38 W7588 Greystone Ct., Cedarburg. Atty. John Foley at the table as counsel. Ald. Davis also at the table. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Ald. Davis says that the licensee works with the residents and the block club. Grant by Ald. Witkowski despite items contained in the notice. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Dudzik excused)	Pass	4:0
3/31/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: DAVIS, Marcus A., Home Improvement Contractor application for “DM Construction” at 2231 N. 29th Street. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 2231 N. 29th St. Grant by Ald. Witkowski. Prevailed 3-0. (Ald. Bohl and Ald. Kovac excused)	Pass	3:0
3/31/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: CHOMICKI, Darron D., Direct Seller application. Special Letter Applicant not appearing. Deny by Ald. Dudzik based on non-appearance. Prevailed 3-0. (Ald. Bohl and Ald. Kovac excused)	Pass	3:0
3/31/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 02 TRIPLETT, Makini J., Class “B” Tavern and Bowling Alley applications for “The Alley Lanes & Lounge” at 6315 W. Fond du Lac Avenue. Special Letter Applicant not appearing. Ald. Kovac moves to hold to the call of the chair. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Dudzik excused)	Pass	4:0
3/31/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 02 SMITH, JR., Myron D., Agent for “GH Midtown, Inc”, Extended Hours Establishment renewal application with change of hours for “Culver’s Midtown” at 5501 W/ Fond du Lac Avenue. (Expires 4/30) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 3824 N. 10th St. Ald. Davis also at the table. The applicant wants to withdraw the change in hours while he works with the business association. Ald. Witkowski moves to amend the application to reflect the current hours. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Dudzik excused) No neighborhood objectors present when called. Grant, as amended, by Ald. Hamilton. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Dudzik excused)	Pass	4:0
3/31/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 02 ALLEN, Deborah N., and Mc Donalds Corporation, Extended Hours renewal partnership application with change in hours for “Mc Donald’s” at 5265 W. Fond du Lac Avenue. (Expires 4/30) Special Letter Applicant at the table, N55 W20829 Carters Crossing Circle, Menomonee Falls. Ald. Davis also at the table. Ald. Davis says that he informed the applicant that he would not be in support of a Extended Hours license at the location. He says that he has made efforts toward developing a business association in the area and that he is against the restaurant being open for extended hours. Ald. Kovac moves to make the March 31st letter from the Department of City Development part of the record. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Dudzik excused) (Exhibit 1) The applicant says that having the establishment open 24 hours makes her business more efficient. She also says that she has reached out the the community and to the local alderman and she did not receive any feedback. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Ald. Hamilton moves to amend the application to restore the original hours to 1:00 a.m. close, drive-thru only. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Dudzik excused) Grant by Ald. Hamilton as amended. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Dudzik excused)	Pass	4:0
3/31/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 02 SINGH, Kulwinder, Agent for “K&S Petroleum, Inc.”, Extended Hours Establishment application for “Hampton Mobil” at 4780 N. 76th Street. New Location, Special Letter Applicant at the table, 3731 N. 9th St. Ald. Davis also at the table. He is not in support of the license. Neighborhood supporters present: Hudis Hamilton, 4711 N. 73rd St., is in support of the license and has never seen any problems at the establishment. Jackie Crockett, 5658 N. 74th St., works at the business as security. He says that he has no problems at the establishment when he is working and has not needed to call the police. Ald. Davis asks Mr. Crockett if he is licensed and bonded as a security guard. Mr. Crockett says that he is not, but he never touches anyone and alerts the clerk when there is a problem. Ald. Bohl says that he has heard opposition to the establishment from some of his constituents since his district is across the street from the location. Ald. Witkowski moves to make a collection of pictures taken by Ald. Davis of the outside of the establishment dated March 26, 2009 part of the record. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Hamilton excused)(Exhibit 1) Ald. Davis says that the pictures were taken over a half-hour period and that he at no time saw anyone from the business come out and address problems. He is not in support of the license. The applicant says that the pictures are of kids getting off the bus after school and coming to buy at the establishment. Mr. Crockett says that there is not a problem with loitering when he arrives at work at 6:00 p.m. Deny by Ald. Witkowski based on testimony and evidence provided and the police report. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Dudzik excused)	Pass	4:0
3/31/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR	Pass	4:0
1/16/2009	0	COMMON COUNCIL	ASSIGNED TO

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081285

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Sponsor

The Chair

Title

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

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

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