City of Milwaukee - File #: 130768

• File #: 130768
• Version: 0
• Type: Motion
• Status: Passed
• File created: 9/24/2013
• In control: COMMON COUNCIL
• Final action: 11/26/2013
• Title: Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.
• Sponsors: THE CHAIR
• Indexes: ALCOHOL - REGULATION AND LICENSING, FOOD DEALERS, LICENSES, SECONDHAND DEALERS, TAVERNS

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result	Tally
11/26/2013	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	RECONSIDERED	Pass	3:0
11/26/2013	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL	Pass	3:0
11/26/2013	0	COMMON COUNCIL	APPROVED; Minutes note: There were no written objections filed. All members read the report and recommendations of the Committee.	Pass	15:0
11/11/2013	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: Meeting convened: 9:03 A.M. 08 MINTO, Tina M, Class B Tavern License and Public Entertainment Premises Renewal Applications Requesting to Close Mon-Wed, Open at 5 PM instead of 8 AM Thurs-Sat, Open 5 PM - 2 AM instead of 8 AM - 12 AM Sun, and Drop 3 Amusement Machines for "Hangoverz" at 3121 W GREENFIELD Av. (Expires 11/1/2013) Opposed: Troy Mueller - 1418 S. 32nd St. - concerned about gun shots on the weekends after midnight and violence on the block Ald. Donovan at the table - he is concerned with the two October incidents in a row and also especially about the gunshot incident. The bar owner and her staff will have to stay on top of its patrons as some problem individuals are moving to her establishment and others. He has no objections to change of hours or other requested changes and no objections to the renewal. Grant, with a warning letter, by Ald. Kovac. Prevailed. 5-0	Pass	5:0
11/11/2013	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 08 ROMO WEST, Peggy A, Agent for "Romo Enterprises, LLC", Class B Tavern, Food Dealer, and Public Entertainment Premises Requesting Disc Jockey, Poetry Readings, Patrons Dancing, Jukebox, Karaoke, and Pool Tables License Applications for "Romo's Silver City Sports Bar" at 3530 W National Av. Ald. Donovan at the table - the applicant is well known and well respected in the neighborhod and he is confident this will be a well-run operation Grant, by Ald. Perez. Prevailed. 5-0	Pass	5:0
11/11/2013	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 11 RAFFAELLI, Sean A, Agent for "WRECKING CREW, INC", Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Applications Requesting to Add Bands and Dancing by Performers as agent for "McCarty Park Sports Pub & Grill" at 6828 W OKLAHOMA Av. (expires 11/30/2013) This item was taken up first on the agenda. He filled out his application incorrectly in that he checked a box that he didn't want - he withdraws his bands and dancing by performers. An amendment to this effect was filed with the License Division. Grant, by Ald. Dudzik. Prevailed. 5-0	Pass	5:0
11/11/2013	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 10 NUGENT, Kevin M, Agent for "Brewskis Sports Club LLC", Class B Tavern License and Public Entertainment Premises Renewal Applications Requesting to add Karaoke for "Brewskis Sports Club" at 304 N 76th St. (Expires 12/15/2013) Brian Young - Oconomowoc present with the license Ald. Murphy at the table - he asks that the karaoke be approved as long as it's done inside the tavern, rather than outside. Grant, by Ald. Kovac. Prevailed. 5-0	Pass	5:0
11/11/2013	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 01 TURNER, Dwayne, Agent for "DT 4923, LLC", Class B Tavern with 25+ Age Restriction, Food Dealer, and Public Entertainment Premises Requesting Jukebox, Poetry Readings, Karaoke, Patrons Dancing, and Disc Jockey License Applications for "Villard Inn" at 4923 W VILLARD Av. Atty. Jennifer Harvas present fro the licensee Arlisia McHenry present for Ald. Hamilton - the alderman has met with the applicant and has no objections, nor does the community object. Grant, by Ald. Coggs. Prevailed. 5-0 Reconsider, by Ald. Coggs. Prevailed. 5-0 Amend application to open at 11 a.m. on Sunday, by Ald. Coggs. Prevailed. 5-0 Grant, as amended, by Ald. Coggs. Prevailed. 5-0	Pass	5:0
11/11/2013	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 06 WENDORF, Cathrine J, Agent for "MERCANTILE THRIFT STORES, INC", Secondhand Dealer's License Renewal Application as agent for "VALUE VILLAGE" at 324 W NORTH Av. (Expires 12/31/2013) Atty. Dean Richards Ald. Coggs has no obection. Grant, by Ald. Coggs. Prevailed. 5-0	Pass	5:0
11/11/2013	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 02 KIMBROUGH, Mario V, Agent for "UNIVERSAL ESTATES, LLC", Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Applications Requesting to Add Bands, Comedy Acts, and Poetry Readings for "NOSTALGIA II" at 9316 W APPLETON Av. (Expires 12/10/2013) Sherman Morton at the table for Ald. Davis - the applicant believed he didn't need to be present as he amended his application to what he formerly had. The applicant is not present, but would have been an "agenda only" item. Grant, by Ald. Dudzik. Withdrawn. Hold to the call of the chair, by Ald. Dudzik. Prevailed. 5-0 This matter was taken up at 10:30 A.M. Sherman Morton at the table - the alderman has no objections. Mr. Kimbrough would like to add live bands and poetry readings and comedy acts. The alderman is still in support. Grant, as amended, by Ald. Coggs. Prevailed. 5-0	Pass	5:0
11/11/2013	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 02 ROBINSON, Hannibal Junk Collector (Truck) License Application for "Hannibal's" at 5837 N 67th St. Sherman Morton at the table for Ald. Davis - the alderman has no objections. Deny, based on second non-appearance, by Ald. Kovac. Prevailed 5-0	Pass	5:0
11/11/2013	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 15 ATSHAN, Mohammad A, Agent for "Why Not Planet, LLC", Food Dealer Retail Application for "Premier Prepay and Tobacco" at 2414 W Fond Du Lac Av. Atty. David Bangert Ald. Hines at the table - his concern is concentration and they're doing a healthy food initiative in that area and he is opposed to the food vendor license. Per the attorney, the applicant is open to adding fresh, healthy foods at his store. Deny, based on concentration and aldermanic testimony, by Ald. Kovac. Prevailed. 5-0	Pass	5:0
11/11/2013	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 15 DAVIS, Douglas S, Agent for "D & D's Lounge, LLC", Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises Requesting Jukebox and a Pool Table License Applications for "D & D's Lounge" at 1218 W North Av. Ald. Hines at the table - he met with the applicant and the gentleman has agreed to maintain the property and the community agreement with how he operates his business. Supporter: Virgina Dupriest - 2450 N 14th St. -he signed a community organization form and the group voted in support of his application. Make agreement part of the record, by Al Coggs. Prevailed 5-0 (Exhibit 1) Grant, by Ald. Coggs. Prevailed. 5-0	Pass	5:0
11/11/2013	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 07 BOPARAI, Mohan S, Agent for "Center Street Food Mart Inc", Class A Fermented Malt Beverage Retailer's License and Food Dealer License Applications as agent for "Center Street Food Mart" at 4630 W Center St. Grant, by Ald. Kovac. Prevailed. 5-0	Pass	5:0
11/11/2013	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 02 HEUANGPATHOUMTHONG, Holly M, Photographer's License, Professional Application for "Sleepy Meadow Photography" at 8000 W Grantosa DR. Sherman Morton present for Ald. Davis - Ald. Davis is not oppose Grant, by Ald. Perez. Prevailed. 5-0	Pass	5:0
11/11/2013	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 15 GILL, Gurpreet S, Agent for "Milwaukee Meat and Seafood LLC", Class A Fermented Malt Beverage Retailer's License and Food Dealer License Applications for "Bill The Butcher" at 3533 W NORTH Av. Pierce Suvoni - New Berlin Ald. Hines at the table - this operation, which was family-owned, has been in operation over 30 years and the family has been selective to whom they are selling the business. The applicant met with him and he feels comfortable supporting this application and does not feel it adds to concentration as it is an existing operation. Opposed: Matt Melendez - 3940 W. Lisbon Ave.- with Washington Park Partners - concerned about concentration Grant, by Ald. Perez. Prevailed. 5-0	Pass	5:0
11/11/2013	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 15 JABER, Mahmoud A, Agent for "Jaber Investments, LLC", Secondhand Dealer's License Application for "Stunnerz" at 2640 W Fond du Lac Av. Ihman Jaber also present The applicant will get NEWPRS through the police department to check prevent the purchase of stolen items. Ald. Hines at the table - he supports this license, but is concerned with the number of phone thefts so he hopes the applicant will put the appropriate measures in place to not lend its services to the criminal trade. The license will be released once evidence is provided that NEWPRS is implemented at this location. Grant, by Ald. Coggs. Prevailed. 5-0	Pass	5:0
11/11/2013	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 15 SALEM, Riyad, H Food Dealer Retail Application for "Zara Foods" at 1955 N 32nd St. Atty. Michael Maistelman Ald. Hines at the table - the previous licensee was killed in a robbery and he feels comfortable supporting this food dealer license and he thinks the applicant will show his commitment to the neighborhood. Matt Melendez - 3940 W. Lisbon Ave. - Washington Park Partners - concerned about saturation. The applicant did sign an agreement commiting to the neighborhood standards. Make amendment the applicant signed with Washington Park Partners part of the record, by Ald. Coggs. Prevailed. 5-0 (Exhibit 1) Grant, by Ald. Kovac. Prevailed. 5-0	Pass	5:0
11/11/2013	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 15 ZARAGOZA, Armando, Agent for "Superstar Childcare LLC", Loading Zone Permit Application for "Superstar Childcare" at 1862 W FOND DU LAC Av. Ald. Hines at the table - he objected to this application because of the existing lack of parking and a bus stop in front of his business which takes away additional parking. Opposed: Phyllis Wolford - 1620 N. 20th St. - there is a lot of speeding on Fond du Lac. and she thinks that a loading zone will create a conflict with existing businesses - she would support a loading zone on Monroe St. Hold to the call of the chair to see if the existing bus stop can be moved, by Ald. Kovac. Prevailed. 5-0	Pass	5:0
11/11/2013	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 12 HERNANDEZ LOPEZ, Antonio, Agent for "Lupitas Restaurant, LLC", Class B Tavern License Application for "Lupitas Restaurant" at 1300 W Burnham St. Maria Hernandez - 728 S. 38th St. also present - her parents have worked at a restaurant for 17 years and now going to be opening their own restaurant Grant, by Ald. Perez. Prevailed. 5-0	Pass	5:0
11/11/2013	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 12 RAJPUT, Tejinder P, Agent for "FOREST PETROLEUM, INC", Extended Hours Establishments Application Currently Open Sun 6AM-12AM and Mon-Sat 5AM-12AM, Requesting to be Open 24 Hours a Day for "FOREST HOME PETRO" at 1645 W FOREST HOME Av. Applicant withdraws his application. Accept withdrawal of his application, by Ald. Perez. Prevailed. 5-0	Pass	5:0
11/11/2013	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 12 SOTO CRUZ, Jesus, Extended Hours Establishments Application Requesting to Close at 3AM Each Day Instead of 12AM for "Restaurante El Local" at 1801 S 11th St. Salina Arista - 1214 W. Greenfield Ave. - interpreter Hold to the call of the chair so the alderman can hold a neighborhood meeting, by Ald. Perez. Prevailed. 5-0	Pass	5:0
11/11/2013	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 12 VELAZQUEZ, Angel M, Agent for "Changolion Productions, LLC", Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Applications for "Kana Mojito Club" at 626 S 5TH St. (Expires 12/17/2013) Atty. Vincent Bobot Ald. Perez has had no neighborhood complaints. Grant, with a warning letter, by Ald. Perez. Prevailed. 5-0	Pass	5:0
11/11/2013	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 04 STANGEL, Shannon D, Agent for "C&M Stangel LLC", Class B Tavern, Food Dealer, and Public Entertainment Premises License Applications Requesting Instrumental Musicians, Bands, Jukebox, Karaoke, and Amusement Machines for "The New Yorker" at 645 N James Lovell St. Gina Stangel also present. Ald. Bauman at the table - he has no objections and it's a small operation. Grant, by Ald. Kovac. Prevailed. 5-0	Pass	5:0
11/11/2013	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 04 CADD, James A, Agent for "ASTOR RESTAURANT, LLC", Alcohol and Food Dealer - Permanent Extension of Premise Application to Include South Patio and South Sidewalk Cafe and Request to Change Hours From Sun 9 AM-1 PM and Tues-Sat 11AM-10PM to Sun-Thurs 6AM-2AM and Fri-Sat 6AM-2:30AM for "ASTOR STREET BAR & GRILLE" at 920-24 E JUNEAU Av. Ald. Bauman at the table - the applicant's amendments do seem to address most of the neighbors' concerns and he is going to change the restaurant from a nightclub venue to an Italian restaurant. The Astor Hotel is a very positive amenity for the city and the neighborhood. He has no objections, as amended. Applicant withdraws his sidewalk dining request completely, except not the south patio. Ald Kovac moves to accept the sidewalk cafe withdrawal. Prevailed. 5-0 Applicant amends to change the end of bar service to 1:30 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights and midnight on the other nights. Ald. Kovac moves to accept the amendment relating to the bar service hours. Prevailed. 5-0 Opposed: Jerry Braden -- 1121 N. Waverly - awoken by noise on Saturday night - opposed to all the noise from the establishments on Juneau Ave. There are 6 supporters in attendance. Make letter relating to applicant's amendments part of the record, by Ald. Coggs. Prevailed. 5-0 (Exhibit 1) Grant, as amended, by Ald. Kovac. Prevailed. 5-0	Pass	5:0
11/11/2013	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 04 BROWN, Tremaine J, Agent for "Ultra Lounge, LLC", Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises Requesting Pool Tables, Jukebox, Karaoke, Patrons Dancing, Disc Jockey, Instrumental Musicians, Bands, Comedy Acts, and Poetry Readings License Application for "Ultra Lounge" at 628 N Water St. Ald. Bauman at the table - the applicant has not had a successful business operation in the city in the past 10 years; if this application is truly not a nightclub, then his proximity to 618 (Lady Bug Club) will be problematic. He has no personal experience in the bar or restaurant business, but has hired employees who are. This premises is where the former Club Bari was located, which was a problem location. He does not support this application. Supporters: David Hinton - 1028 E. Juneau Ave. - he'll be helping the applicant with marketing Cassie Odin - 1720 N. Commerce St. - will be working for the applicant as the bar manager Eugene Woods -- 3345 W. Highland Blvd. Karen Lambert - 2548 N. 1st St. Taniqua Easter - 2615 E. Vliet St. David Donian - 5607 N Bay Ridge - one of the property owners Kevin O'Leary - 6060 S. 92nd St., Hales Corners - one of the property owners Amend the map attached to the application to change the dining area back to a dining area from a dance floor, by Ald. Coggs. Prevailed. 5-0 Hold to the call of the chair as there is no food dealer application on file for this establishment, by Ald. Kovac. Prevailed. 3-2 (Ald. Dudzik and Ald. Zielinski voting "no") Deny, based on past history of this location, by Ald. Dudzik. (not voted on as HCC took precedence) RECESS: 11:42 A.M. RECONVENE: 1:09 P.M.	Pass	3:2
11/11/2013	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: SHERMAN, Dennis M, Home Improvement Salesperson's License Application. Hold to the Call of the Chair, nonappearance, by Ald. Dudzik, prevailed 4-0	Pass	4:0
11/11/2013	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: RADKE, Brenda J, Class B Manager's and Class D Operator License Renewal Applications. (Class B Manager’s Expired 6/30/2013, Class D Operator Expires 12/31/2013) Atty Vincent Bobot present Grant, Ald Zielinski, Prevailed 5-0 Recess: 1:11 P.M. Recovened: 1:15 P.M.	Pass	4:0
11/11/2013	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: BENNETT, Brett A, Class D Operator's License Renewal Application. (Expires 12/31/2013) Hold to the Call of the Chair, Ald. Dudzik, Prevailed 5-0 Reconsidered Ald Kovac, Prevailed 5-0 Granted Ald Kovac, Prevailed 5-0	Pass	5:0
11/11/2013	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: CONWAY, Jordan R, Class D Operator's License Application. Grant, Ald Kovac, Prevailed 3-2, Ald. Coggs & Ald. Zielinski voting "No"	Pass	3:2
11/11/2013	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: HERNANDEZ, Albert, Class D Operator's License Renewal Application. (Expires 12/31/2013) Grant, Ald Perez, Prevailed 5-0	Pass	5:0
11/11/2013	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: MILAN, Hugo, Class D Operator's License Renewal Application. (Expires 12/31/2013) Grant, Ald Kovac, Prevailed 4-1, Ald. Coggs voted "No"	Pass	4:1
11/11/2013	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: NEWCOMB, Ryan, Class D Operator's License Application. Denial for Nonappearance, Ald. Dudzik, Prevailed 5-0	Pass	5:0
11/11/2013	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: PENZA, Erik D, Class D Operator's License Renewal Application. (Expires 12/31/2013) Grant, Ald Dudzik, Prevailed 3-2, Ald. Zielinski and Ald. Coggs vote "No"	Pass	3:2
11/11/2013	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: PIOTROWSKI, Cassandra L, Class D Operator's License Renewal Application. (Expires 12/31/2013) Deny for nonappearance, Ald Dudzik, Prevailed 5-0	Pass	5:0
11/11/2013	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: REESE, Jason H, Class D Operator's License Application. Deny, based on second non-appearance, by Ald. Kovac. Prevailed. 5-0	Pass	5:0
11/11/2013	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: SINGH, Navjit, Class D Operator's License Renewal Application. (Expires 12/31/2013) Grant, Ald Kovac Amended to 10 Day Suspension based on the Police Report, Ald. Kovac, 4-1, Ald. Dudzik voted "No"	Pass	4:1
11/11/2013	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL; Minutes note:  Agenda Only 01 BEKER, Volf, Agent for "BEKER INVESTMENTS, LLC", Precious Metal and Gem Dealer's License Renewal Application with change of hours to close @ 5:00 PM on Saturdays as agent for "GOLD EXCHANGE" at 6235 N TEUTONIA Av. Grant Ald. Perez, Prevailed 5-0 02 PAK, So Chong, Agent for "PAK'S JEWELERS, LLC", Precious Metal and Gem Dealer's License Renewal Application with change of hours to Monday – Friday 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM and Saturday 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM as agent for "PAK'S JEWELERS" at 4115 N 56TH St. Grant Ald. Perez, Prevailed 5-0 02 SMITH, Eugene F, Class B Tavern License Renewal Application and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Application dropping Karaoke and adding 5 Amusement Machines for "GENE LANE & LOUNGE" at 6315 W FOND DU LAC Av. Grant Ald. Perez, Prevailed 5-0 03 GLORIOSO, Salvatore J, Agent for "GLORIOSO'S GOLD IMPORT CORP", Precious Metal and Gem Dealer's License Renewal Application with change of hours to close on Sundays and close @ 5:30 PM on Fridays as agent for "GLORIOSO'S GOLD IMPORT" at 1018 E BRADY St. Grant Ald. Perez, Prevailed 5-0 03 JOHNSON, Gary R, Agent for "G-DADDY'S, INC", Cigarette and Tobacco Renewal Application and Class B Tavern License Renewal Application and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Application adding Instrumental Musicians, Battle of the Bands and Comedy Acts and dropping Patron Contests as agent for "G-DADDY'S BBC" at 2012-24 E NORTH Av. Grant Ald. Perez, Prevailed 5-0 03 KOPP, David A, Agent for "ILLUMINATI, LLC", Cigarette and Tobacco Renewal Application and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Application adding Comedy acts and dropping Pool Tables and Class B Tavern License Renewal Application as agent for "BREMEN CAFE" at 901 E CLARKE St. Grant Ald. Perez, Prevailed 5-0 03 KRAUSE, Donald R, Agent for "ACD PRODUCTION, INC", Class B Tavern License Renewal Application and Cigarette and Tobacco Renewal Application and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Application adding Comedy Acts as agent for "ART BAR CAFE & GALLERY" at 722 E BURLEIGH St. Grant Ald. Perez, Prevailed 5-0 03 LINNEMAN, James A, Agent for "LINNCO, INC", Class B Tavern License Renewal Application and Cigarette and Tobacco Renewal Application and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Application adding Comedy Acts as agent for "LINNEMAN'S RIVERWEST INN" at 1001 E LOCUST St. Grant Ald. Perez, Prevailed 5-0 04 BLOOMFIELD, Craig M, Agent for "CARNAL LLC", Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Application adding Bands and Battle of the Bands an dropping 1 Amusement Machine and Class B Tavern License Renewal Application as agent for "CLUB CHARLIES" at 320 E MENOMONEE St. Grant Ald. Perez, Prevailed 5-0 04 CHANDANI, Firdous A, Agent for "CASH N' GOLD 2, LLC", Secondhand Dealer's License Renewal Application and Precious Metal and Gem Dealer's License Renewal Application with change of hours to open on Sundays 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM as agent for "CASH N' GOLD" at 954 N 27TH St. Grant Ald. Perez, Prevailed 5-0 04 MC DONALD, Valerie M, Agent for "WOMANS CLUB OF WISCONSIN", Class B Tavern License Renewal Application and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Application adding Instrumental Musicians as agent for "WOMANS CLUB OF WISCONSIN" at 813 E KILBOURN Av. Grant Ald. Perez, Prevailed 5-0 04 PAGET, SR, Bernard, Agent for "TRIPLE CROWN, INC", Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Application dropping 1 Amusement Machine for a total of 5 and Class B Tavern License Renewal Application and Cigarette and Tobacco Renewal Application as agent for "BUCK BRADLEY'S EATERY & SALOON" at 1019 N OLD WORLD THIRD St. Grant Ald. Perez, Prevailed 5-0 04 POWERS, Richard L, Agent for "Powers Manufacturing Jewelers, Inc.", Precious Metal and Gem Dealer's License Renewal Application and Precious Metal and Gem Dealer's License Transfer - Change of Location as agent for "Powers Manufacturing Jewelers" at 301 E Wisconsin Av. Grant Ald. Perez, Prevailed 5-0 04 STEIN, Kenneth A, Agent for "STEIN GROUP, LLC", Precious Metal and Gem Dealer's License Renewal Application with change of hours to open Saturdays from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM as agent for "STEIN GROUP" at 1300 N Prospect Av #408. Grant Ald. Perez, Prevailed 5-0 06 MIYAMOTO, Ryan R, Agent for "AIMBRIDGE CONCESSIONS, INC", Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Application adding 1 pool table and Class B Tavern License Renewal Application and Food Dealer - Restaurant Transfer Application with change of stock as agent for "ALOFT MILWAUKEE DOWNTOWN" at 1230 N OLD WORLD THIRD St. Grant Ald. Perez, Prevailed 5-0 07 MASOUD, Mahmoud J, Agent for "Telecom Distributions Inc", Secondhand Dealer's License Application as agent for "Xstream Wireless" at 3527 W Burleigh St. Grant Ald. Perez, Prevailed 5-0 07 STEWART, Thomas A, Agent for "Outlet Auto Sales LLC", Secondhand Motor Vehicle Dealer's License Application as agent for "Outlet Auto Sales LLC" at 4711 N Hopkins St. Grant Ald. Perez, Prevailed 5-0 08 KAUR, Maninder, Agent for "OMKAR, LLC", Cigarette and Tobacco Renewal Application and Class A Fermented Malt Beverage Retailer's License Renewal Application with transfer of stock as agent for "ORCHARD FOOD MART" at 2201 W ORCHARD St. Grant Ald. Perez, Prevailed 5-0 09 HANSEN, Timothy M, Agent for "JT Hansen Enterprises, Inc.", Secondhand Motor Vehicle Dealer's License Application as agent for "Hansen Brothers Auto Sales" at 7776 N 76th St. Grant Ald. Perez, Prevailed 5-0 11 LAZENBY, Andrea, Agent for "WAL-MART STORES EAST, LP", Public Entertainment Premises License Application adding 6 Amusement Machines as agent for "WAL-MART SUPERCENTER #2828" at 3355 S 27TH St. Grant Ald. Perez, Prevailed 5-0 11 PANTA, Gabriel, Agent for "Albella Bargain Store, LLC", Secondhand Dealer's License Application as agent for "Albella Bargain Store, LLC" at 6921 W Oklahoma Av. Grant Ald. Perez, Prevailed 5-0 12 GUERRERO, Guillermo A, Agent for "CORONA JEWELRY STORE-JOYERIA CORONA, LLC", Precious Metal and Gem Dealer's License Renewal Application and Secondhand Dealer's License Renewal Application with change of hours to closed on Sundays as agent for "CORONA JEWELRY STORE-JOYERIA CORONA" at 1401 S 7TH St. Grant Ald. Perez, Prevailed 5-0 12 LEE, Chon sung J, Agent for "JOHN'S JEWELRY, INC", Precious Metal and Gem Dealer's License Renewal Application with change of ours to be open on Sundays from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM as agent for "JOHN'S FINE JEWELRY" at 1119 W HISTORIC MITCHELL St. Grant Ald. Perez, Prevailed 5-0 12 SNOUBAR, Hasan I, Agent for "FURNITURE MAX, LLC", Precious Metal and Gem Dealer's License Renewal Application with change of hours to Monday – Saturday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM and closed on Sundays as agent for "EVE JEWELRY" at 1301 W LINCOLN Av. Grant Ald. Perez, Prevailed 5-0 13 JASICKI, Gary M, Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Application adding 1 Amusement Machine and Class B Tavern License Renewal Application for "GARY J'S PUB" at 3303 S 16TH St. Grant Ald. Perez, Prevailed 5-0 15 CLINCY, Terry D, Class B Tavern License Renewal Application with change of hours to open at 12:00 PM instead of 5:00 PM Sunday and Tuesday – Saturday and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Application for "Lorenzo's" at 1218 W Cherry St. Grant Ald. Perez, Prevailed 5-0 15 SNOUBAR, Hasan I, Agent for "FURNITURE MAXX LLC", Precious Metal and Gem Dealer's License Renewal Application with change of hours to Monday – Saturday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM and closed on Sundays as agent for "EVE JEWELRY" at 1376 W CENTER St. Grant Ald. Perez, Prevailed 5-0 15 TAYLOR, Kendria J, Agent for "K & O INVESTMENTS, LLC", Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Application dropping 1 Amusement Machine for a total of 2 and Class B Tavern License Renewal Application as agent for "Jay's Uptown Cafe" at 5007-09 W CENTER St. Grant Ald. Perez, Prevailed 5-0 Warning Letter 01 WILLIAMS-YOUNG, Kimberly V, Agent for "KIMBEES LIQUOR II, LLC", Class A Malt & Class A Liquor License Renewal Application as agent for "KIMBEES LIQUOR II" at 3510 W SILVER SPRING DR. Grant Ald. Kovac, Prevailed 5-0 08 PEREZ, Antonio S, Agent for "RTSP, LLC", Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Application adding 1 Amusement Machine and Class B Tavern License Renewal Application as agent for "JUST ONE MORE" at 3209 W LINCOLN Av. Grant Ald. Kovac, Prevailed 5-0 12 JOST, Michael J, Agent for "LA CAGE ENTERPRISES, LLC", Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Application adding female impersonators and Class B Tavern License Renewal Application as agent for "LA CAGE" at 801 S 2ND St. Grant Ald. Kovac, Prevailed 5-0 FILLMER, Jesse L, Class D Operator's License Application. Grant Ald. Kovac, Prevailed 5-0 SCHLITZ, Jessica L, Class D Operator's License Renewal Application. Grant Ald. Kovac, Prevailed 5-0 VAZQUEZ-CASTILLO, Veronica, Class D Operator's License Application. Grant Ald. Kovac, Prevailed 5-0 WOJTECKI, Tony D, Class D Operator's License Renewal Application. Grant Ald. Kovac, Prevailed 5-0 Meeting adjourned: 1:35 P.M. Linda M. Elmer and Jessica Celella Staff Assistants	Pass	5:0
11/6/2013	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR; Minutes note: Meeting convened: 9:12 A.M. Ald. Kovac arrived at 9:16 A.M. Ald. Coggs arrived at 9:23 A.M. KRAHN, Scott A, Agent for "Six Star Holdings, LLC", Class B Tavern, Food Dealer, and Public Entertainment Premises License Applications Requesting Disc Jockey, Dancing by Performers, Adult Entertainment/Strippers/Erotic Dance, Patron Contests, and Patrons Dancing for "Silk Exotic" at 730 N Old World Third St. Atty. Michael Whitcomb for the applicant Atty. Jeff Scott Olson also present for the applicant Sarah Crandall - legal expert John Ferraro - appearing on behalf of the applicant and is a principal in the operations. Ald. Bauman also at the table - this hearing was very similar to the previous hearings, except with the addition of the human trafficking concerns. He has never had as many citizen opponents from one building as occurred today for 720 N. Old World Third St. He thinks that the land-use is not compatible with the development plans for the Wisconsin Avenue corridor and he again recommends against granting this license. He does not think if this establishment were there it would create no adverse secondary effects, but would have an adverse real estate impact. He would have no objection at a different location in downtown Milwaukee. Atty. Whitcomb is concerned that letters objecting to this application were included as part of the notice and are part of the record and the fact that these letters are anonymous because of staff redaction. Reggie Belanger - 252 E. Highland Ave. - agent and management company of the building adjacent to the proposed site at 720 Old World Third St (Grand Avenue Apartments). He testified that an employee did post the flyer noting that a $100 rent credit would be applied for any tenants who appeared and testified. The flyer, noted Ald. Dudzik, does specifiy what the tenants should be testifying to. Mr. Belanger said that any testimony, either pro or con, as irrelevant - the rent credit would be applied for any testimony to compensate the testifier for lost work time. Make flyer provided by Mr. Belanger part of the record, by Ald. Coggs. Prevailed. 5-0 (Exhibit 1) Opponents: Taylor Imm - 720 N. Old World Third St. Tyler Leverington - 720 N. Old World Third St. - foot traffic, previously lived by a similar venue. Steve Chernof - Shorewood - works at 780 N. Water St. - would be detrimental to efforts to attract families and retailers to the area. He's a member of a Wisconsin Avenue area development group. He was asked to make this objection on behalf of this group (WAMDC) Clayton Davis - 720 N. Old World Third St. - agrees with previous speakers, concerned about noise, his fiancee works late hours and he's concerned about her safety and will probably have to move out. Ald. Kovac moves to amend the plan of operation to provide escort service to any occupant of 720 N. Old World Third Street who parks within 1-2 blocks of the establishment and requests this service. Prevailed. 5-0 Greg Schram - 720 N. Old World St. - agrees with previous testimony and had friends who lived near a strip club and the elderly people whom he works with won't be comfortable around a strip club. Reggie Belanger - will be hard to retain tenants, particularly women and impede revitalization and he engaged an appraiser to give his opinion on how real estate values would be affected by the addition of a strip club. Make report provided by Mr. Belanger part of the record, by Ald. Perez. Prevailed. 5-0 (Exhibit 2) Make study on same topic provided by Atty. Whitcomb part of the record, by Ald. Perez. Prevailed. 5-0 (Exhibit 3) Megan Westra - 2528 N. 45th St. - believes it will add to human trafficking. Steve Looft - 600 E Wells St. - Economic Development Director for BID 5 - young people are moving downtown and feel that this would impede development Steve Miracle - 720 N. Old World Third St. - thinks the notice in the building (Exhibit 1) is 100% true and concerned about noise on the weekends. Scott McIntosh - 5717 W. Wells St. in Wauwatosa - fears increased human trafficking Joe Weirick - part of the Wisconsin Avenue business group with Mr. Chernof - the main entrance to the parking garage that he owns is directly opposite the main entrance to the proposed strip club. Hard to find office tenants willing to have a strip club across the street. Ben Westra - 2528 N. 45th St. - children's pastor at a local church, he's concerned that a lot of kids like to go downtown and he brings children downtown. Cordelia Bryant - 3385 N. 45th St. - was executive director of African World Festival and works a couple blocks away from the proposed site. Agrees with the previous speakers and concerned about overconcentration (13 strip clubs in the Milwaukee area or greater Milwaukee area - 7 of them 5 miles away from the current site). Allison Eggers - 720 N. Old World Third St. - agrees with previous speakers and her windows face directly into the alleyway between the two buildings, so she's concerned about noise and taking her dog out through that alleyway. She also comes home late in the evening and would probably move if the strip club were to open at this location. Debby Tomczyk - 1000 N. Water St. - attorney and the legal counsel for BID 21 - asked to address legal issues and the committee is free to reject this application and consider the secondary effects of the proposed establishment. RECESS: 11:02 A.M. RECONVENE: 11:13 A.M. Angela Deumani - 235 W. Wisconsin Ave. - also a member of WAMDC, would add to the perception that this area isn't safe. Chuck Allisen - 720 N. Old World Third St. - agrees with previous speakers relating to safety, parking and loitering. Mark Hollaar - 720 N. Old World Third St. - agrees with his fellow apartment residents, but also concerned about safety for the late hours he has to take out his dog. Joseph Laur, Jr. - 1243 N. 10th St. - represents office property in the downtown area and the proposed establishment would decrease real estate values. Stacy Callies - Westown Association is opposed to this application as negatively impact the nearby property values. DJ Berry - 720 N. Old World Third St. - he's a student at Marquette who doesn't want to live next to a strip club. Martha Love - 1846 W. Cherry St. - member of the Human Trafficking Task Force of Greater Milwaukee and survivors of human trafficking and domestic violence victims note that sex clubs serve as gateways to human trafficking. Chinwe "Chi Chi" Oraka - 720 N. Old World Third St. - agrees with previous speakers and she has gone to Silk in the past and it's very loud with a lot of people spilling into the street. Janet Miller - 720 N. Old World Third St. - opposed to any business that exploits women and fears increased traffic and illegal parking and there are also two treatment centers for women involved in prostitution within a few blocks of the proposed site. Dana World-Patterson - 356 N. 47th St. - Chair of Human Trafficking Task Force of Greater Milwaukee and opposes another entertainment on the backs of our women and our girls being opened in the city of Milwaukee. Beth Weirick - 600 E. Wells St. - Executive Director of BID 21 - here for the third time to propose this application downtown as it's in conflict with the downtown plan. The secondary impacts will diminish the downtown area. John Hennessy - 831 W. Wisconsin Ave. (owns that building) - fears the establishment doesn't fit in with the neighborhood they are trying to create Emily Krause - 720 N. Old World Third St. - would move out if the establishment becomes a reality next door. Sara Beth Lewis - speaking on her behalf, but her testimony may draw upon her experience as an Assistant District Attorney, concerned about increased littering, congestion and decreasing property value and people who are prostituted may be illegally dancing in these clubs as well as pimping activities occurring as well. Mary Jane Jorgensen - 1260 N. Prospect, #706 - concerned about what happens in strip clubs, volunteers at the Riverside Theatre and concerned about her personal safety Alexander Valley - 720 N. Old World Third St. - agrees with the previous speakers Katie Gerth - 720 N. Old World Third St. - concerned as a young female and a young professional and would be moving if the proposed establishment came into existence. Casey Hasenstein - 720 N. Old World Third St. - agrees with the previous speakers and is concerned about potential additional noise and personal safety. Lindsey Wicker - 720 N. Old World Third St. - agrees with previous speaker and also a dog owner concerned about her safety. Eva Epperson - 1129 N. Jackson St. - shops downtown frequently, takes away the focus of the family as the husband frequents these places and ignores his family. RECESS: 12:20 P.M. RECONVENE: 1:01 P.M. Supporters: Chaz Hastings -- 11310 Silver Spring Rd. - owner of Milwaukee Harley Davidson, which shares a parking lot with Silk and he's had a great experience working with Silk and he's seen no financial repercussions to his business based upon its proximity to Silk. Make letter from Charles Hastings part of the record, by Ald. Perez. Prevailed. 5-0 (Exhibit 4) Rick Grainger - 10532 W. Rae Ave. - Silk patron for the last 10 years and has lived within a half-mile of Silk for the past 20 years. Establishment is always clean and the business is contained within Silk. Many employees use Silk as a stepping stone to finance other careers. Craig Ploetz - W168N11062 Ashbury Circle, #3, Germantown - co-owner of Silk Exotic - the business is respectably run and protects its female employees and 30% of their business is bachlorette parties. They have 75 cameras in the establishment, including outside, security personnel on the floor and bathroom attendants to ensure the girls are not being touched inappropriately. Brandon Keirns - 106 Seeboth - supports the application and he supported Satin when it was proposed, which would have been two blocks from hs house. Mark Hoppe - 100 Main Street, Waukesha - the establishment owners have a great track record of operation. Brian Ward - 543 Frasier St., Fredonia - he owns Ward's House of Prime and John Hawks Pub - would provide adult entertainment for his customers following visiting his establishments. 98% of his establishments' customers are family-oriented while 2% are young, singles out for a good time. Nicole O'Leary - 212 S. Barclay - bartender on Milwaukee Street and a steak house (Carnivore), many customers ask her where a good strip club is and she would send them to Silk as the high-end club. She has been to Silk and she feels safer at Silk than at many downtown bars. Alberto Gonzalez - 222 S. 3rd St. - employed as security by Silk. There are high standards for the security staff and they turn away a lot of customers who are in suits because of their poor attitutudes. There's a 16-week training course before a person works the floor alone. Leland Guk - 133 W. Oregon St. - they treat their license as a privilege rather than a right and an operating business at this location is better than an empty building and it increases employment. He worked for the applicant six years ago. He owns multiple taverns and properties. Joel Harris - 4029 N. Newhall, Shorewood - agrees with the previous speaker, he has owned and managed bars downtown over the past 10 years. He also does not want to refer his customers to the existing downtown gentlemen's clubs, so he refers them to Silk. Shane Kowal - 734 N. Old World Third St. - a benefit to the community and the area where he lives as there will be additional security and they will spend $1 milllon on renovating the building. Ashley Torn - 222 S. 3rd St. - worked at Silk as a cocktail waitress and feels very safe, likes her bosses and is treated with respect. David Weir - 2602 E. Newberry Blvd. - agrees with the previous speakers and also thinks that Silk will be a good tenant. He thinks it will increase business in the area. Jessica Chakris - 2129 S. 111th St., West Allis - employed by Silk and finds it a high-clas establishment. She has worked at other strip clubs and finds this establishment safer and better than others. Ronnie Green - 1101 N. Market St. - agrees with the previous speakers; he runs a business incubator program in downtown Milwaukee. Mr. Ferraro is a good business operator and he would suggest that he act as a mentor for those wishing to get into the bar/nightclub/strip club operation. Michael Parker, II - 133 W. Oregon - he works for the applicant as a DJ and bartender and working for the applicants was a complete and utter pleasure and led to the career he currently has as a DJ. Anna Slaber - 1444 S. 70th St. - a customer at Silk who goes there regularly Drew Roberts - 734 Old World Third St. - resident and former business owner on Wisconsin Avenue until this summer. He thinks everyone should have a chance to start a business. Make sign-in sheets part of the record, by Ald. Perez. Prevailed. 5-0 (Exhibit 5) RECESS: 2:40 P.M. RECONVENE: 2:50 P.M. Make proposed plan and business proposal provided by Mr. Ferraro part of the record, by Ald. Kovac. Prevailed. 5-0 (Exhibit 6) Make letter from Ricky Lea, owner of Luxury Valet part of the record relating to parking lots to be used by Silk, by Ald. Kovac. Prevailed. 5-0 (Exhibit 7) Deny, based on neighborhood and aldermanic testimony, by Ald. Kovac. Prevailed. 5-0 Total hearing time: 6 hours. Meeting adjourned: 3:32 P.M. Linda M. Elmer Staff Assistant	Pass	5:0
9/24/2013	0	COMMON COUNCIL	ASSIGNED TO

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130768

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Sponsor

The Chair

Title

Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to 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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Linda Elmer

9/20/13