City of Milwaukee - File #: 252234

• File #: 252234
• Version: 0
• Type: Motion
• Status: In Committee
• File created: 4/21/2026
• In control: LICENSES COMMITTEE
• Title: Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
• Sponsors: THE CHAIR

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result	Tally
4/28/2026	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	Minutes note: JARRETT, Ciara Class D Operator’s License Renewal Application The applicant was not present. Ald. Burgelis moved denial based upon second nonappearance. There were no objections. (Prevailed 3-0)
4/28/2026	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	Minutes note: MCBEATH, Christopher Deshaun Class D Operator’s License Renewal Application The applicant was not present. Ald. Burgelis moved to hold the item to the call of the chair upon first nonappearance. There were no objections. (Prevailed 3-0)
4/28/2026	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	Minutes note: ZIEGLER, Joseph A Class D Operator’s License Renewal Application The applicant was present and regarding the item in the police report he said that he has paid the fine and submitted the receipt to the License Division. Individuals also present: Ald. Burgelis moved approval upon receipt verification. There were no objections. (Prevailed 4-0)
4/28/2026	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	Minutes note: CARLSON, Shannon Class D Operator’s License Application The applicant was present and read a letter admitting that it is very difficult for her to accept the poor choices she made in the past. She said that she still continues in therapy and that she is looking to get this license because she was offered a supervisor position at the stadium which pays more. She also said that she has support letters from all the services that she receives that she is in compliance. Individuals also present: Ald. Burgelis said that he has worked at the stadium and that alcohol is very controlled there. Ald. Burgelis moved approval. There were no objections. (Prevailed 4-0)
4/28/2026	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	Minutes note: PETERSON, Connie M Class D Operator’s License Application The applicant was present and said that she has been a bartender for 30 years prior 2018 and that she is reapplying because she found a good job that serves cans of beer. Individuals also present: Ald. Brower moved approval. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)
4/28/2026	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	Minutes note: BEHRENDT, Carley Class D Operator’s License Application The applicant was not present. Ald. Jackson moved to hold the item to the call of the chair upon first nonappearance. There were no objections. (Prevailed
4/28/2026	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	Minutes note: EDWARDS, Deongelo Montreal Class D Operator’s License Application The applicant was not present. Ald. Jackson moved to hold the item to the call of the chair upon first nonappearance. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)
4/28/2026	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	Minutes note: ADAMS, Jerald B Class B Manager’s License Application The applicant was present and regarding the items on the police report he said that he was under the influence of mushrooms and weed when he was pulled over, that he was assessed and paid the fines. Individuals also present: Ald. Burgelis moved approval. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)
4/28/2026	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	Minutes note: 10 JABER, Adli K, Agent for "SMOKERS ZONE LLC", Food Dealer License Renewal Application for "FRIENDLY MARKET" at 2778 N 59TH St. (Expires 5/16/2026) The applicant was present along with his son Omar Jaber as interpreter. Regarding the items in the police report, the applicant said that he was not feeling well that day and did not follow the proper protocol. There were no neighbors present to testify. Individuals also present: Ald. Burgelis asked what the procedure to sell tobacco products is. The applicant said that they check the id prior selling and that they have installed a verification system at the sales point. Amanda Grice (LAS for Ald. Moore) said that Ald. Moore visited the store, talked to the agent and that she has no objections. Ald. Brower moved approval with a warning letter. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)
4/28/2026	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	Minutes note: 14 MONTEMAYOR, Robert, Agent for "MONTE ENTERPRISES LLC", Class A Malt & Class A Liquor and Food Dealer Licenses Renewal Application for "MONTERREY MARKET" at 3014 S 13TH St. (Expires 6/9/2026) The applicant was present and regarding the item in the police report said that it was a mistake based on language barrier, that he has mechanisms in place to avoid this mistakes and that both, the cashier and the buyer got nervous and that it was a weird situation overall. He added that the "buyer" left the store without the product and the money. There were no neighbors present to testify. Individuals also present: Ald. Dimitrijevic said that she had a lengthy conversation about the item in the police report with the applicant and that she recommends a warning letter. Ald. Brower moved approval with a warning letter. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)
4/28/2026	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	Minutes note: 14 KHALIQ, Khawar A, Agent for "K & A LLC", Filling Station, Food Dealer and Weights & Measures Licenses Renewal Application for "PETRO MART" at 702 W OKLAHOMA Av. (Expired 4/12/2026) The applicant was present along with Atty. Maistelman. Atty. Maistelman said that given the issues in the police report, they have sat down with the staff to review all the procedures and that MPD has access to the surveillance system (passwords shared). Individuals also present: Ald. Dimitrijevic asked if this business was operating extended hours without license. Atty. Maistelman said that Ald. Dimitrijevic is right, that his client thought he had it as this premises was previously licensed for extended hours and that there are no items in the police report that occurred during that period. Ald. Dimitrijevic said that there are no items in the police report during that period of time but negative things happened around the neighborhood. Ald. Zamarripa noted that the Extended Hours license was just approved this January. There were no neighbors present to testify. Ald. Dimitrijevic said that there was some miscommunication between her office and the License Division, that she always checks with MPD too and that there were situations like people hanging out after hours when there was no extended hours license in place. The applicant said that the panhandling and loitering are also happening at the neighboring business and that he is working with them as well. Atty. Maistelman said that he recognizes that issues happened this last year but that his client did not have issues before. The applicant said that he has many customers who goes to the store during his break while working third shift. Ald. Dimitrijevic said that the issues started to happen recently and that she wonders if the applicant is considering to change the hours for the store and not for the pumps. Atty. Maistelman said that they are not willing to change the hours. Sgt. Velasquez said that no citations were issued for that item during the extended hours license. Ald. Dimitrijevic said that she does not understand why the applicant did not receive a citation for being open during extended hours without a license. Atty. Maistelman said that he was not prepared to talk about the extended hours licenses that was approved on January without any issues and that his client has not had any issues after hours. He added that they are willing to work with MPD to avoid any issues and asked that the licenses be renewed. Ald. Burgelis moved approval with a warning letter. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)
4/28/2026	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	Minutes note: 09 CARRIGAN, Cory R, Agent for "R/C AUTOMOTIVE LLC", Class B Tavern, Public Entertainment Premises and Food Dealer Licenses Application Requesting Instrumental Musicians, Disc Jockey, Hookah Services, Bands, Karaoke, Patrons Dancing, 1 Pool Table for "RC TOWING AND REPAIR FEATURING THE GARAGE DANCE STUDIO" at 7419 W BRADLEY Rd. The applicant was present and said that he wants to offer a nice clean environment to customers and that he has no experience in the industry. There were no neighbors present to testify. Individuals also present: Ald. Taylor said that she is in support. Ald. Brower asked if the applicant is also applying for the following item on the agenda and if the locations are next to each other. Atty. Gresham recommended calling the following application to discuss them together and to take action separately. The application was held to the call of the chair momentously. There were no objections. The application was reconsidered. There were no objections. The applicant explained that both locations are next to each other. Ald. Taylor said that she has been there, that she has not seen any trouble and that she is comfortable with Mr. Carrigan and just want to make sure that the hours were amended. Ms. Lopez confirmed that an amendment was received with the change of hours from 5pm to 12am. The applicant said that he would like to amend the application to 21 and up. Ald. Brower moved to amend the application to age restriction to 21 and up. There were no objections. Ald. Brower moved approval as amended. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)
4/28/2026	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	Minutes note: 09 CARRIGAN, Cory R, Agent for "COVE LLC", Class B Tavern, Public Entertainment Premises and Food Dealer Licenses Application Requesting Instrumental Musicians, Disc Jockey, Hookah Services, Bands, Patron Contests, Patrons Dancing and 1 Pool Table for "COVE" at 7427 W BRADLEY Rd. The applicant was present and said that he is a step dancer and supports the Chicago style dancer community The police report was read. Sgt. Velasquez said that the applicant is the one on the scene for both items in the police report. Regarding the items in the police report, the applicant explained that he was waiting for the trucks to be registered and that he held a repast for a family member when the police came and that the alcohol found was for a personal use. There were no neighbors present to testify. Individuals also present: Ald. Taylor said she has no questions about the items in the police report but asked for a realistic time to open since it is not a breakfast bar. Ms. Lopez said that the License Division received an amendment changing the hours from 5pm to 12am and age restriction for 30 years and up. The applicant said that Ald. Taylor step in to check the business model. Ald. Jackson moved approval. There were no objections. (Prevailed 4-0)
4/28/2026	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	Minutes note: 09 ELLIS, Millard, Agent for "RB RESOLUTION PROPERTIES LLC - 11600 W PARK PLACE SERIES", Class B Tavern, Hotel/Motel, Food Dealer Licenses Application for "HILTON GARDEN INN MILWAUKEE NW" at 11600 W PARK Pl. The applicant was present and said that the item in the police report was not a wrong doing and made a deal for. He explained that this is a new ownership group and that he has 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry. There were no neighbors present to testify. Individuals also present: Ald. Taylor said that the applicant has been there for a while and that she supports the application. Ald. Burgelis moved approval. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)
4/28/2026	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	Minutes note: 12 PEREZ, Ana R, Agent for "MI FAMILIA’S KITCHEN LLC", Food Dealer and Food Peddler Licenses Renewal Application for "MI FAMILIA’S KITCHEN LLC" at 626 S 5TH St. (Expired 3/26/2026) The applicant was present with technical difficulties. Ald. Jackson moved to hold the item to the call of the chair. Ald. Pratt moved to reconsider the application at 10:56 am. There were no objections. The applicant was present and said that she started a payment plan this morning towards the item in the police report. Individuals also present: Ald. Perez said that he would like to hold this item to verify the payment plan. Sgt. Velasquez said that it has been confirmed by her office. Ald. Perez asked what happens if the applicant misses the next payment. Sgt. Velasquez said that it will be reported on the next police report if approved today. Atty. Gresham said that it would be a cause for revocation. Ald. Perez said that he is fine moving forward with a warning letter. Ald. Pratt moved approval with a warning letter. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)
4/28/2026	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	Minutes note: 12 MIGUEL CUMPLIDO, Luis, Agent for "EL MANANERO LLC", Food Dealer and Food Peddler Licenses Application for "EL MANANERO" at 1601 W LINCOLN Av. The applicant was present along with Carmen Roman as interpreter. The applicant said that he made mistakes when he was going under depression and that he is trying to change his life. There were no neighbors present to testify. Individuals also present: Ms. Lopez confirmed that a DOC letter was received stating that this license is not in violation of the applicant’s parole. Ald. Perez asked if the applicant will be driving the food truck. The applicant said that his brother in law will drive the truck. Ald. Perez asked the applicant to talk about his rehabilitation program. The applicant said that he has completed the different programs that he has been assigned to, that he cannot drive, that he completed the program at UCC as well. He added that each time that he checks in with his parole officer, he is tested for alcohol and drugs with no issues. Ald. Perez said that he has no objections and encouraged the applicant to assist to a program in his day off. Ald. Pratt moved approval. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)
4/28/2026	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	Minutes note: 12 SINGH, Jasminder, Agent for "TEXAS FOOD LLC", Class A Malt & Class A Liquor and Food Dealer Licenses Renewal Application for "TEXAS FOOD" at 1201 W NATIONAL Av. (Expired 4/20/2026) The applicant was present with his son (Mr. Singh also) and Atty. Maistelman. Atty. Maistelman said that his client has not been before committee in the past 5 years and that he has submitted a mitigation plan in response to the items in the police report and Ald. Perez’s concerns. He added that they have turned over the outdoor cameras to MPD. There were no neighbors present to testify. Individuals also present: Ald. Perez said that he has talked to the applicant and his attorney and that he is satisfied with the plan of operations. Ald. Burgelis moved to adopt the mitigation plan as part of the plan of the operations. There were no objections. Ald. Perez recommended a warning letter. Ald. Burgelis moved approval as amended with a warning letter. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)
4/28/2026	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	Minutes note: 02 MULL, Givionte, Agent for "LUSH SOCIAL LOUNGE LLC", Class B Tavern, Public Entertainment Premises and Food Dealer Licenses Renewal Application with Change of Hours From Closing at 10PM Everyday To Close at 12am Everyday for "LUSH SOCIAL LOUNGE" at 5938-40 N 76TH St. (Expired 1/29/2026) The applicant was present. The police report was read. The applicant said that he did not know that there was a hold on his license and that he closed the business after finding out about the hold, that he proceeded to do the proper diligence to get the hold removed before continuing operations. He added that there is nothing else in the police report that he wants to speak about. He also said that his business is good and growing. Individuals in opposition: Natasha Williams – said that she prefers not to give her address – explained that her problem is the amount of garbage without a receptacle, that there are rats everywhere and that she is tired of reporting this to the alderman’s office and to the applicant. She added that the applicant uses the alley to park vehicles and that she has to get out from her vehicle to ask them to remove the vehicles when she wants to get in her garage late at night. The applicant asked Ms. Williams why she did not go to yesterday’s meeting. Ms. Williams said that she had talked to him numerous times without a proper response. Stephanie Harling – Executive Director BID 31 – said that she has had conversations with the applicant regarding the trash, that she has offered assistance getting cameras in the alley and that there is lack of cooperation from the applicant. She added that she expects it to change today because this business has negatively affected the community. Individuals also present: Ald. Chambers said that he has had extensive conversations with the applicant prior to yesterday’s neighborhood meeting, that the applicant has made some changes to the plan of operations like getting a larger trash receptacle and having it picked up twice/wk. Ald. Brower moved to amend the plan of operations to include a larger trash receptacle (more than four cubic yards) and two pickups per week. There were no objections. Ald. Chambers recommended approval with a 20 (twenty) day suspension to rectify the issues that the applicant knows he needs to work on. The applicant said that this is his first business and that he works hard every day to do things better, that he does good deeds for the community and keeps communication open with Ald. Chambers. Ald. Pratt moved approval with a 20 day suspension as amended of the Class B Tavern, Public Entertainment Premises and Food Dealer Licenses based upon the preponderance of the evidence in the police report, aldermanic, applicant and neighborhood testimony that demonstrates the operation results in a threat to the health, safety or welfare of the public for the failure to comply with the approved plan of operations. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)
4/28/2026	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	Minutes note: 02 MULL, Givionte, Agent for "LUSH SOCIAL LOUNGE LLC", Class B Tavern, Public Entertainment Premises and Food Dealer Licenses Renewal Application with Change of Hours From Closing at 10PM Everyday To Close at 12am Everyday for "LUSH SOCIAL LOUNGE" at 5938-40 N 76TH St. (Expired 1/29/2026) Ald. Pratt moved denial of the change of the Change of Hours. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)
4/21/2026	0	COMMON COUNCIL	ASSIGNED TO

Number

252234

Version

ORIGINAL

Reference

Sponsor

THE CHAIR

Title

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

Text

It is moved, by the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Common Council accept the recommendation of the Licenses Committee as attached to this file.

Drafter

CC-CC

Laurie Phillip

3/26/2026