City of Milwaukee - File #: 130061

• File #: 130061
• Version: 0
• Type: Motion
• Status: Passed
• File created: 4/30/2013
• In control: COMMON COUNCIL
• Final action: 7/2/2013
• Title: Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.
• Sponsors: THE CHAIR
• Indexes: ALCOHOL - REGULATION AND LICENSING, FOOD DEALERS, JUNK DEALERS, LICENSES, TAVERNS

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result	Tally
7/2/2013	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	RECONSIDERED	Pass	4:0
7/2/2013	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL	Pass	5:0
7/2/2013	0	COMMON COUNCIL	APPROVED; Minutes note: Ald. Coggs requests unanimous consent to be recorded as abstaining from the vote on the Food Dealer Retail license application at 2303 N. Martin L. King Jr. Dr. ("Dollar Tree #5263") for Gary Philbin, agent for "Dollar Tree Stores, Inc." There were no objections.	Pass	14:1
6/24/2013	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	RECONSIDERED	Pass	3:0
6/24/2013	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 07 STOVALL, Shantel T, Agent for "BROOKLYN'S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE LLC", Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Application as agent for "BROOKLYN'S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE" at 4610 W FOND DU LAC Av. (expires 7/5/2013) Shantel T. Stovall, Agt., represented by counsel, Atty. Michael Maistelman 5001 N. 54th St., Milwaukee, WI 53218 Individual appearing with the agent: Richard Lucas, Brooklyn's ecurity, 544 E. Ogden St., Milwaukee, WI 53202 Atty. Stephens said that the Committee may rely on its collective memory and Committee Report from its June 13, 2013 meeting. Atty. Maistelman, on behalf of Ms. Stovall, testified. Brooklyn’s takes full ownership of some of the incidents in the police report. Brooklyn’s has a supplemental plan of operation addressing issues. Brooklyn’s will not be open from Monday through Wednesday, close at 1 a.m., stop serving alcohol 30 minutes before bar close at12:30 a.m., stop playing hip hop and other types of music that would cause people to be more energetic one hour before close, raise its age restriction to 26 years and older, increase its food sales to 60 percent of total sales, decrease alcohol sales to 40 percent, purchase ID scanner, will scan the ID’s of all customers, and maintain a working relationship with the new Milwaukee Police Department (MPD) Captain. Brooklyn’s has hired Richard Lucas as a seasoned security person to assess security needs and develop a game plan for the establishment. Mr. Lucas and Ms. Stovall will reach out to the neighbors to open a line of communication with them. Mr. Lucas and Ms. Stovall will meet with neighbors once a month. Brooklyn’s would request that the MPD Captain and police come to the establishment to give recommendations regarding camera installation and placement at the site. Security will now use a counter to combat overcapacity issues at Brooklyn’s. Ms. Stovall testified. She attempted to contact the adjacent neighbors, who testified in opposition at the June 13, 2012 Committee meeting, this past Sunday. She was told by these neighbors that Sunday was the only day that they were available to meet her. She does not have their phone numbers and knocked on their doors, which no one answered. She will attempt again today and try to obtain their phone numbers. She has spoken with other neighbors adjacent to those who were in opposition. Richard Lucas testified. He was contacted to do a security survey at Brooklyn’s. He has met Ms. Stovall and told her that neighbors should be the main concern. She has agreed to his proposed plan to meet with neighbors weekly, update security staff on the inside, and have a guard at the front door with a counter. Ms. Stovall will try to get the adjoining space to use as exits for the establishment instead of the front doors to prevent music from blasting into the parking lot. No new neighborhood testimony. Ald. Dudzik moved to hold the application to the call of the chair. Ald. Dudzik withdrew his motion. Ald. Dudzik moved denial based on testimony today and the Committee report previously drafted on June 18, 2013, which summarized the police report, neighborhood objections, and testimony. (Prevailed 4-0-1)	Pass	4:0
6/24/2013	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL	Pass	4:0
6/13/2013	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 08 FIGUEROA, Zeferino, Agent for "EL CANAVERAL, LLC", Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Applications Adding a Jukebox as agent for "EL CANAVERAL" at 2501 W GREENFIELD Av. (Expires 6/14/2013) Zeferino Figueroa, Agt. 2501 W. Greenfield Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53204 No neighborhood testimony. Ald. Robert Donovan, 8th aldermanic district, was present with no opposition but did receive complaints regarding after hours activities, loud patrons, and littering of bottles from El Canaveral. Ald. Kovac moved approval with a warning letter based on the police report and aldermanic testimony. (Prevailed 4-0)	Pass	4:0
6/13/2013	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 02 ABDUS-SALAAM, Muhammad, Agent for "Action Towing LLC", Junk Collector (Truck) License Application as agent for "Action Towing LLC" at 8851 W Flagg Av. Muhammad Abdus-Salaam, Agt. 8851 W. Flagg Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53225 No neighborhood testimony. Sherman Morton, on behalf of Ald. Joe Davis in the 2nd aldermanic district, was present and requested to hold the application for more information about the applicant's operation of mechanic shop at the site. Ald. Perez moved to hold the application to the call of the chair. (Prevailed 4-0)	Pass	4:0
6/13/2013	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 02 AMUNGWAFOR, Binyoti F, Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Applications for "THE HIDEAWAY TAVERN" at 9000 W KAUL Av. (Expires 7/6/2013) Binyoti F. Amungwafor, applicant 10909 W. Appleton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53225 Mr. Morton, on behalf of Ald. Davis, was present with no position. He said that the bar has had no issues since July 2012. Individuals testifying in support: Jerome Folkman, 5651 N. 86th St., Milwaukee, WI 53224, testified to seeing no issues while patronizing the bar. Claudette Holloway, 5837 N. 75th St., Milwaukee, WI 53218, agreed with the previous testimony. Debra Austin, wife of Mr. Amungwafor, 10909 W. Appleton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53225, testified that the bar has made improvements. Angelic Pettagrew, 4149 N. 66th St., Milwaukee, WI 53216, agreed with the previous testimony. Olayinkas George, address not given, agreed with the previous testimony. Antoine Brazil, bar manager, 6248 N. 91st St., Milwaukee, WI 53225, agreed with the previous testimony and said that last call at the bar is at quarter to 2 a.m. Terry Harmon, 10344 W. Villard Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53225, testified that the bar was mostly empty when the shooting occurred, bar was closed when the police dispatch call came into the bar, he did hear the gunshots, did not call the police himself, and assumed that security called the police. Ald. Coggs moved approval with a warning letter based on the police report and neighborhood testimony. (Prevailed 4-0)	Pass	4:0
6/13/2013	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 02 FIUMEFREDDO, Peter J, Class B Tavern License and Public Entertainment Premises Renewal Applications Adding Patrons Dancing and Dropping 1 Amusement Machine for "FREMO'S" at 6449 W FOND DU LAC Av. (Expires 7/14/2013) Peter J. Fiumefreddo, applicant 6449 W. Fond Du Lac Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53218 Mr. Morton, on behalf of Ald. Davis, was present in support but not in support of Patrons Dancing. No neighborhood testimony. Ald. Kovac moved approval of all applications except Patrons Dancing and to hold to the call of the chair the Patrons Dancing application. (Prevailed 4-0)	Pass	4:0
6/13/2013	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 13 MACKOWSKI, John G, Agent for "Brass Monkey II, LLC", Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Applications Adding 1 Amusement Machine as agent for "Brass Monkey II" at 700 E LAYTON Av. (Expires 7/25/2013) John G. Mackowski, Agt. 3843 S. 55th St., Milwaukee, WI 53222 Individual testifying in opposition: Wayne Kowalski, 641 E. Price Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53207, testified as to loud music from the bar. Ald. Kovac moved approval with warning letter based on the police report and neighborhood testimony. (Prevailed 4-0)	Pass	4:0
6/13/2013	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 14 STYKA, David R, Agent for "FAMILY DOLLAR STORES OF WISCONSIN, INC.", Food Dealer Retail Renewal Application as agent for "FAMILY DOLLAR STORE #6293" at 3045 S 13TH St. (Expires 6/30/2013) Agent did not appear. Appearing and representing the agent as counsel was Atty. Michael A. Snider. Individuals appearing with Atty. Snider and representing the business: John Christian, 3423 S. 1st Pl., Milwaukee, WI 53207 Michael Tracy, 13451 Round Barn Rd., Plainfield, IL 60585 Chris Rinehart, 8580 S. Parkland Dr., Franklin, WI 53132 No neighborhood testimony. Ald. Perez moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)	Pass	4:0
6/13/2013	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 15 BICKHAM, Earl, Junk Collector (Truck) License Application for "Pop's Junk" at 2630 N 41st St. Earl Bickham, applicant 2630 N. 41st St., Milwaukee, WI 53210 No neighborhood testimony. Keith Stanley, on behalf of President Willie Hines in the 15th aldermanic district, was present with the concerned that the truck would be parked on the city street. Ald. Perez moved to hold the application to the call of the chair. (Prevailed 4-0)	Pass	4:0
6/13/2013	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 01 TRIPLETT, Pamela L, Agent for "TRIPLETT INVESTMENTS, LLC", Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Applications With a Change of Hours to Open at 6:00 AM 7 Days a Week and Removing the 25 and Older Age Restriction as agent for "LYNETTE'S PLACE" at 3622 W VILLARD Av. (Expires 7/15/2013) Pamela L. Triplett, Agt. 3850 N. 57th St., Milwaukee, WI 53223 No neighborhood testimony. Arlisia McHenry, on behalf of Ald. Ashanti Hamilton in the 1st aldermanic district, was present in opposition to the change of hours. Ald. Coggs moved approval of the applications, except the Change of Hours application, and to hold to the call of the chair the Change of Hours application. (Prevailed 4-0)	Pass	4:0
6/13/2013	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 12 CERDA, Blas, Agent for "Club 6 LLC", Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises License Applications Requesting 1 Amusement Machine, a Jukebox, Pool Table and Patrons Dancing as agent for "Club 6" at 2101 S 6th St. Blas Cerda, Agt. 2214 S. 14th St., Milwaukee, WI 53215 Appearing with agent: Socorro Cerda, 2214 S. 14th St., Milwaukee, WI 53215 Individuals testifying with concerns: Carol Ann Hoppe, 2117 S. 6th St., Milwaukee, WI 53215 Janice Schley, 2116 S. 6th St., Milwaukee, WI 53215 Ald. Perez moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)	Pass	4:0
6/13/2013	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 12 CUEVAS-SILVESTRE, Arturo, Class B Tavern License and Public Entertainment Premises Renewal Applications Adding 1 Amusement Machine for "La Mexicana" at 101 E MITCHELL St. (Expires 7/15/2013) Applicant did not appear. Ald. Perez moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)	Pass	4:0
6/13/2013	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 06 BOYD, T.C., Junk Collector (Truck) License Application for "T.C. Boyd" at 3271 N 14th St. Applicant did not appear. Mr. Wessel said this was the second nonappearance. Ald. Coggs moved denial based on nonappearance. (Prevailed 4-0)	Pass	4:0
6/13/2013	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 06 FRANKLIN, La Marr J AND CURRIE, Jewel, Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Applications partnership for "GARFIELD'S 502" at 502 W GARFIELD Av. (Expires 7/16/2013) La Marr J. Franklin, applicant 6920 N. Beech Tree Dr., Glendale, WI 53209 No neighborhood testimony. Ald. Coggs moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)	Pass	4:0
6/13/2013	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 06 HAMILTON, Archie L, Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Applications Adding Patrons Dancing and Dropping 1 Amusement Machine for "Archie's Marquis" at 2474 W Hopkins St. (Expires 7/5/2013) Archie L. Hamilton, applicant 2474 W. Hopkins St., Milwaukee, WI 53206 Ald. Coggs moved approval of the applications, except Patrons Dancing, and to hold to the call of the chair the Patrons Dancing application. (Prevailed 4-0)	Pass	4:0
6/13/2013	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 06 SCHIEFFER, Judith A, Agent for "D & S Food Service, Inc", Class B Tavern - Service Bar Only License Application as agent for "Schlitz Park Cafe" at 1555 N RIVERCENTER DR. Judith A. Schieffer, Agt. 325 S. Beaumont Ave., Brookfield, WI 53005 No neighborhood testimony. Ald. Coggs moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)	Pass	4:0
6/13/2013	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 06 MCMURTRY, Temacca N, Agent for "Paje Restaurant and Zanzibar Lounge, Inc", Class B Tavern, Food Dealer Restaurant and Public Entertainment Premises License Applications Requesting Bands, Poetry, Karaoke, Comedy Acts, and DJ's as agent for "Paje Restaurant and Zanzibar Lounge" at 2213 N Martin L King Jr DR. Temacca N. McMurtry, Agt. 4080 W. Rivers Edge, #15, Brown Deer, WI 53209 Ald. Coggs moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)	Pass	4:0
6/13/2013	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 06 MCMURTRY, Temacca N, Agent for "Paje Restaurant and Lounge, Inc", Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Applications with a Transfer of Stock and Reduction of Capacity as agent for "Paje Restaurant and Lounge" at 2213 N MARTIN L KING JR DR. (Expires 7/23/2013) Temacca N. McMurtry, Agt. 4080 W. Rivers Edge, #15, Brown Deer, WI 53209 Mr. Wessel said that the renewal application was no longer necessary due to approval of the new application for the previous item. Ald. Coggs moved acceptance of the withdrawal of the application. (Prevailed 4-0)	Pass	4:0
6/13/2013	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 03 FIENE, James F, Agent for "Midwest Retail Group-North Avenue, Inc", Class A Fermented Malt Beverage Retailer's, Food Dealer Retail and Extended Hours (24/7) License Applications as agent for "7-Eleven #35852A" at 1609 E NORTH Av. James F. Fiene, Agt. W303 N1584 Arbor Dr., Delafield, WI 53018 No neighborhood testimony. Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)	Pass	4:0
6/13/2013	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 03 FLOYD, Kimberly, Agent for "3B CELEBRATIONS, LLC", Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Applications as agent for "THE HAMILTON" at 823 E HAMILTON St. (Expires 7/26/2013) Kimberly Floyd, Agt. 2337 N. Weil St., #8, Milwaukee, WI 53212 Individuals testifying in opposition: John Tranetzki, 822 E. Hamilton St., Milwaukee, WI 53202 Julie Tranetzki, 822 E. Hamilton St., Milwaukee, WI 53202 Committee recessed at 10:38 a.m. Committee reconvened 10:44 a.m. Ald. Kovac moved to enter 2 dvds into the record from Mr. Tranetzki. There were no objections. Ald. Kovac moved to enter a handout from Mr. Tranetzki into the record. There were no objections. Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)	Pass	4:0
6/13/2013	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 03 GILBERTSON, Stephen G, Agent for "1754 NFRANKLINBAR LLC", Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Applications as agent for "The Standard Tavern" at 1754 N FRANKLIN Pl. (Expires 7/25/2013) Ald. Dudzik joined committee at 11 a.m. Stephen G. Gilbertson, Agt. 2108 N. Hubbard St., Milwaukee, WI 53212 Appearing with agent: Jay Statmates, 702 S. 2nd St., Milwaukee, WI 53204 Michael Loughran, Department of Public Works, appeared and said that a sidewalk cafe permit was required if the applicant were to use the sidewalk for business. Individual testifying in opposition: George Gettler, 1760 N. Franklin Pl., Milwaukee, WI 53202, testified to cigarette butts on his property from patrons, loitering of patrons, loud patrons, lack of bar security monitoring the outside, loud music, reving of motorcycle engines, and a patron using his yard as a bathroom. He said these issues would persist consistently despite being communicated to the owners of the business. Individual testifying in support: Alexa Hoffman, 1760 N. Pulaski St., Milwaukee, WI 53202 Ald. Kovac moved approval with a warning letter based on neighborhood objection. (Prevailed 4-1)	Pass	4:1
6/13/2013	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 03 KAID, Ziad W, Agent for "Z Pantry LLC", Class A Malt & Class A Liquor License Application as agent for "Z Pantry" at 2219 N Farwell Av. Ziad Kaid, Agt., represented by counsel, Atty. David Bangert 7534 Pineberry Rd., Franklin, WI 53132 Individuals testifying in opposition: Jim Plaisted, Eastside Business Improvement District, 2122 N. Prospect Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53202 Andrea Rowe-Richards, East Bank Neighborhood Association, 1823 N. Oakland Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53202 Julie Yaeger, Utrecht Art Supply, 2219 N. Farwell Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53202 Amy Reingold, Spectrum Holdings Inc., 2205 N. Farwell Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53202 Individuals testifying in support: Nicholas Deploma, 2726 N. Farwell Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53211 Shawn Carmitchell, 2260 N. Summit Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53202 Lindsey Carmitchell, 2260 N. Summit Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53202 Janeit Kaid, 7534 Pineberry Rd., Franklin, WI 53132 Ald. Kovac moved denial based on neighborhood objections and overconcentration of alcohol beverage outlets in the area. (Prevailed 4-0)	Pass	4:0
6/13/2013	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 03 MILLS, Amanda L, Agent for "Cocoon Room, LLP", Class B Fermented Malt Beverage Retailer's and Public Entertainment Premises (includes bands, concerts, disc jockey, patrons dancing and poetry) License Applications as agent for "Cocoon Room" at 820 E Locust St. Amanda L. Mills, Agt. 3126 N. Fratney St., Milwaukee, WI 53212 Appearing with the agent: Kiran Bathula, 3126 N. Fratney St., Milwaukee, WI 53212 Rachel Buth, 2470 N. Frederick Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53211 Individuals testifying in opposition: Larry Spike Bandy, 2975 N. Fratney St., Milwaukee, WI 53212 Doug Ludwig, 3048 N. Humboldt Blvd., Milwaukee, WI 53212 Ald. Kovac moved to hold the application to the call of the chair. (Prevailed 4-0)	Pass	4:0
6/13/2013	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: GUIDEN, Twanda M, Direct Seller's License Application. Twanda M. Guiden, applicant 2003 Green Tree Rd., West Bend, WI 53090 Ald. Dudzik moved denial based on the police report. (Prevailed 4-0)	Pass	4:0
6/13/2013	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: MALTZAHN, Karlee K, Class B Manager's License Renewal Application. (Expires 6/30/2013) Applicant did not appear. Mr. Wessel said that the applicant notified his office of being unable to attend. Ald. Coggs moved to hold the application to the call of the chair. (Prevailed 4-0)	Pass	4:0
6/13/2013	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: OHIKHUARE, Akhigbe G, Agent for "Ageless Construction LLC", Home Improvement Contractor's License Application as agent for "Ageless Construction LLC" Akhigbe G. Ohikhuare, Agt. 8331 W. Potomac Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53218 Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)	Pass	4:0
6/13/2013	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 04 LEE, Sunsook, Agent for "SAKE, INC", Class B Tavern and Food Dealer Restaurant License Transfer - Change of Business Operations Requesting to Close at 2:00am Thursday and 2:30 am Friday and Saturday as agent for "SAKETUMI JAPANESE RESTAURANT" at 714 N MILWAUKEE St. Applicant did not appear. Ald. Kovac moved to hold the application to the call of the chair. (Prevailed 3-0)	Pass	3:0
6/13/2013	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 04 NOWICKI, Jennifer L, Agent for "Verduras, LLC", Class B Fermented Malt Beverage Retailer's and Class C Wine License Applications - Service Bar Only as agent for "Verduras Tea House & Cafe" at 181 N BROADWAY. Jennifer L. Nowicki, Agt. 181 N. Broadway, Milwaukee, WI 53202 No neighborhood testimony. Ald. Robert Bauman, 4th aldermanic district, was present with no objections. Ald. Perez moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)	Pass	4:0
6/13/2013	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 04 THOMAS, Isaac, Class A Fermented Malt Beverage Retailer's License Application for "Wells Food Market" at 2131 W Wells St. Isaac Thomas, applicant, represented by counsel, Atty. James McCann 2131 W. Wells St., Milwaukee, WI 53233 No neighborhood testimony. Ald. Bauman was present with no objections. Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)	Pass	4:0
6/13/2013	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 07 STOVALL, Shantel T, Agent for "BROOKLYN'S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE LLC", Class B Tavern License Renewal Application as agent for "BROOKLYN'S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE" at 4610 W FOND DU LAC Av. (Expires 7/5/2013) Agent did not appear. Ald. Kovac moved to hold the application to the call of the chair. (Prevailed 4-0) This matter was reconsidered and reheard later in the meeting.	Pass	4:0
6/13/2013	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: GREER, Darrion D, Class D Operator's License Application. Darrion D. Greer, applicant 2122 N. 28th St., Milwaukee, WI 53206 Ald. Perez moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
6/13/2013	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: HARPER, Hannah C, Class D Operator's License Application. Applicant did not appear. Mr. Wessel said this was the second nonappearance. Ald. Coggs moved denial based on nonappearance. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
6/13/2013	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: HOLTON, Kevin D, Class D Operator's License Application. Applicant did not appear. Mr. Wessel said this was the second nonappearance. Ald. Kovac moved denial based on nonappearance. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
6/13/2013	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: NIEVES SANTIAGO, Wanda, Class D Operator's License Application. Applicant did not appear. Ald. Dudzik moved to hold the application to the call of the chair. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
6/13/2013	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: PRADARELLI, Danielle M, Class D Operator's License Application. Applicant did not appear. Mr. Wessel said this was the second nonappearance. Ald. Perez moved denial based on nonappearance. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
6/13/2013	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: VANDEN HEUVEL, Keenan M, Class D Operator's License Application. Applicant did not appear. Mr. Wessel said this was the second nonappearance. Ald. Dudzik moved denial based on nonappearance. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
6/13/2013	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: WILLIAMS, Shiesha M, Class D Operator's License Application. Shiesha M. Williams, applicant 4572 N. Teutonia Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53209 Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)	Pass	4:0
6/13/2013	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 11 COATZOZON CHAGALA, Fidel, Agent for "Cinco De Mayo Fiesta LLC", Class B Tavern License Renewal Application as agent for "Cinco De Mayo Fiesta" at 8412 W Morgan Av. (Expires 7/23/2013) Fidel Coatzozon Chagala, Agt. 8412 W. Morgan Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53228 No neighborhood testimony. Ald. Dudzik was present and suggested a warning letter be issued. Ald. Perez moved approval with a warning letter. (Prevailed 3-0)	Pass	3:0
6/13/2013	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 11 KAUR, Harvinder, Class A Malt & Class A Liquor License Application and Food Dealer License Application for "Sam's Mini Mart" at 5126 W Howard Av. Harvinder Kaur, applicant, and Bedanis Jemma 6120 W. Warnimont Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53220 No neighborhood testimony. Ald. Dudzik was present with no objections. Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)	Pass	4:0
6/13/2013	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 06 PHILBIN, Gary, Agent for "Dollar Tree Stores, Inc", Food Dealer Retail Application as agent for "Dollar Tree #5263" at 2303 N Martin L King Jr DR. Agent did not appear. Appearing and representing the agent as counsel: Deborah Miller, Dollar Tree Vice President and Assistant General Counsel 500 Volvo Parkway, Chesapeake, VA 23320 Also appearing: William Niederland, Dollar Tree Sales Director 500 Volvo Parkway, Chesapeake, VA 23320 17 individuals in the audience indicated their opposition. Individuals testifying in opposition: James Hall, NAACP President , 2745 N. Martin L. King Jr. Dr., Milwaukee, WI 53212 Ald. Coggs moved to enter into record an opposition letter from Mr. Hall. There were no objections. Ralph Hollmon, Milwaukee Urban League and Bronzeville Advisory Committee 435 W. North Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53212 Benjamin Watson, 2522 N. 50th St., Milwaukee, WI 53210 Walter White, 5606 W. Port Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53223 Lenny Mosley, 2038 N. 5th St., Milwaukee, WI 53212 Olga Gelfand, 632 W. Garfield Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53212 Brenda Heart Richardson, 3362 N. 26th St., Milwaukee, WI 53206 Russell Stanford, 8900 N. Park Plaza Ct., Milwaukee, WI 53223 John Standard, 2337 N. Palmer St., Milwaukee, WI 53212 Joe Walter Spear, Jr., 2410 N. Palmer St., Milwaukee, WI 53212 Charles Robinson, 3225 N. 14th St., Milwaukee, WI 53206 Paul Bachowski, 2029 N. 5th St., Milwaukee, WI 53212 James White, Harambee Community Center, 3070 N. 13th St., Milwaukee, WI 53206 Marilyn McLaren, 136 W. Meinecke Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53212 Jean Standard, 2337 N. Palmer St., Milwaukee, WI 53212 Spencer Coggs, City Treasurer Chris Rhodes, 2449 N. 1st St., Milwaukee, WI 53212 Mose Fuller, 3910 N. 40th St., Milwaukee, WI 53216 Individual testifying neither in support or opposition: Officer Raymond Robakowski, Milwaukee Police Department District 5 Individuals testifying in support: Luginia Seabrooks, 722 W. Washington St., Milwaukee, WI 53204 Alfred Seabrooks, 4039 N. 24th St., Milwaukee, WI 53209 Sachin Chheda, 2472 S. Graham St., Milwaukee, WI 53207 Ald. Coggs testified in opposition based on unfitness of location, high customer traffic volume, parking violations, loitering of illegal street vendors, panhandlers, litter, theft, and no consistent local person of contact for Dollar Tree. Many of the issues mentioned have been witness by her at Dollar Tree stores in other locations in the City. Many of the issues have occurred with the past Walgreens store at the site which would occur again, if not increase, with a high customer traffic store like Dollar Tree. Ald. Coggs moved to enter photos depicting litter at other Dollar Tree stores in the City into the record. There were no objections. Ald. Coggs moved into the record a letter signed by her to Dollar Tree. There were no objections. Ald. Perez moved to enter a letter from David Bowen into the record. There were no objections. Ald. Kovac moved denial based on neighborhood opposition. (Prevailed 4-0-1)	Pass	4:0
6/13/2013	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: Agenda Only 02 CARTER MILTON, Quiana L, Agent for "QD'S ENTERPRISE, LLC", Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Application adding 1 Amusement Machine for a total of 4 and Karaoke and Class B Tavern License Renewal Application as agent for "DEE'S ELEGANCE" at 7420 W VILLARD Av. Granted by Ald. Coggs. (Prevailed 5-0) 03 JOHNSON, Scott M, Agent for "BALZAC, INC", Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Application adding DJs and Karaoke and Class B Tavern License Renewal Application as agent for "BALZAC WINE BAR" at 1716 N ARLINGTON Pl. Granted by Ald. Coggs. (Prevailed 5-0) 03 MONTEMURRO, Leslie S, Agent for "MJE, INC", Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Application and Class B Tavern License Renewal Application as agent for "HI HAT LOUNGE & GARAGE" at 1701-03 N ARLINGTON Pl. Granted by Ald. Coggs. (Prevailed 5-0) 03 ZILLI, Ellen N, Agent for "GRANDVIEW MANAGEMENT, INC", Class B Tavern License Renewal Application and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Application adding Bands as agent for "ZILLI HOSPITALITY GROUP" at 1801 N PROSPECT Av. Granted by Ald. Coggs. (Prevailed 5-0) 03 ZILLI, Ellen N, Agent for "GRANDVIEW MANAGEMENT, INC", Class B Tavern License Renewal Application and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Application adding DJs, Bands and Patrons Dancing as agent for "ZILLI HOSPITALITY GROUP" at 2220 N TERRACE Av. Granted by Ald. Coggs. (Prevailed 5-0) 04 BIANCHINI, Marta C, Agent for "DOS BONITAS, LLC", Public Entertainment Premises License Application adding Instrumental Musicians, DJs, Concerts and Patrons Dancing and Class B Tavern License Renewal Application as agent for "CUBANITAS" at 728 N MILWAUKEE St. Granted by Ald. Coggs. (Prevailed 5-0) 04 MAYER, Susanne M, Agent for "MILWAUKEE TABLE TENNIS, INC", Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Application dropping Bands and adding 1 Pool Table and 3 Amusement Machines and Class B Tavern License Renewal Application as agent for "SPIN MILWAUKEE" at 233-39 E CHICAGO St. Granted by Ald. Coggs. (Prevailed 5-0) 04 SHAIKH, Omar L, Agent for "CENTANNI, LLC", Class B Tavern License Renewal Application and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Application adding Bands and Dancing by Performers and dropping DJs as agent for "Gouda's Italian Deli and Bugsy's, A Back Alley Saloon" at 218 N WATER St. Granted by Ald. Coggs. (Prevailed 5-0) 04 SINGH, Sukhjinder, Agent for "Vliet Street Market, LLC", Cigarette and Tobacco Renewal Application and Class A Fermented Malt Beverage Retailer's License Renewal Application with change of Agent and Shareholder as agent for "Vliet Street Market" at 2631 W Vliet St. Granted by Ald. Coggs. (Prevailed 5-0) 04 SMITH, Steven W, Agent for "FLANNERY'S PUB, INC", Class B Tavern License Renewal Application with change of shareholder and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Application adding Karaoke and dropping Patron Contests and 1 Amusement Machine as agent for "FLANNERY'S BAR & RESTAURANT" at 425-29 E WELLS St. Granted by Ald. Coggs. (Prevailed 5-0) 04 UTTER, Amanda K, Agent for "BL RESTAURANT OPERATIONS, LLC", Class B Tavern License Renewal Application and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Application dropping Patron Contest and Patron Dancing as agent for "BAR LOUIE" at 1114 N WATER St. Granted by Ald. Coggs. (Prevailed 5-0) 04 WARD, Brian J, Agent for "5 Pirates LLC", Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Application dropping 2 Amusement Machines and Cigarette and Tobacco Renewal Application and Class B Tavern License Renewal Application as agent for "John Hawk's Pub" at 100 E WISCONSIN Av. Granted by Ald. Coggs. (Prevailed 5-0) 06 ALIOTA, John S, Agent for "Aliota Management LLC", Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Application dropping 1 Amusement Machine and Class B Tavern License Renewal Application as agent for "Aliota's Pub & Grill" at 261 E Hampton Av. Granted by Ald. Coggs. (Prevailed 5-0) 06 CONDON, Diana L, Agent for "REDHEAD, INC", Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Application and Class B Tavern License Renewal Application as agent for "SAVOY'S" at 2901 N 5TH St. Granted by Ald. Coggs. (Prevailed 5-0) 06 NAGRA, Gurinder S, Agent for "Pueblo Foods & Liquor, Inc", Class A Malt & Class A Liquor License Renewal Application and Cigarette and Tobacco Renewal Application as agent for "Pueblo Foods & Liquor" at 2029-31 N HOLTON St. Granted by Ald. Coggs. (Prevailed 5-0) 07 POWELL-EMONS, Stephanie, Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Application adding Instrumental Musicians and Class B Tavern License Renewal Application with change of age restriction from 25 to 30+ and change of hours to open at 12 PM instead of 2 PM for "THE GALLERY" at 4322 W FOND DU LAC Av. Granted by Ald. Coggs. (Prevailed 5-0) 07 WILSON LOWERY, Jamie C, Agent for "JAMIE LEE'S, INC", Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Application dropping Karaoke and Instrumental Musicians and Class B Tavern License Renewal Application as agent for "JAMIE LEE'S" at 3635 W HAMPTON Av. Granted by Ald. Coggs. (Prevailed 5-0) 08 LECHUGA, Jesus, Class B Tavern License Renewal Application and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Application adding 1 Amusement Machine for a total of 2 for "EL DURANGUITO BAR" at 1993 S MUSKEGO Av. Granted by Ald. Coggs. (Prevailed 5-0) 08 ZARATE, Mario J, Agent for "MJZARATE, LLC", Class B Tavern License Renewal Application and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Application dropping 1 Amusement Machine for a total of 2 as agent for "GRADY'S SALOON" at 3101 W LINCOLN Av. Granted by Ald. Coggs. (Prevailed 5-0) 10 KLAMANN, Joel J, Agent for "PTP ENTERPRISES, INC", Class B Tavern License Renewal Application with change of hours to close the outdoor sidewalk cafe at 9:00 PM as agent for "O'BRIENS PUB" at 4928 W VLIET St. Granted by Ald. Coggs. (Prevailed 5-0) 10 PETERSON, Tammy L, Agent for "FATE, LLC", Class B Tavern License Renewal Application and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Application dropping 1 Amusement Machine for a total of 5 as agent for "Spitfires on State" at 5018 W STATE St. Granted by Ald. Coggs. (Prevailed 5-0) 12 CARVER, Edwin E, Agent for "WISCONSIN INVESTMENT GROUP, INC", Class B Tavern License Renewal Application and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Application adding 1 Pool Table and dropping 1 Amusement Machine for a total of 5 as agent for "HARBOR ROOM" at 117 E GREENFIELD Av. Granted by Ald. Coggs. (Prevailed 5-0) 12 JENKINS, Leonard R, Agent for "Lenny J's LLC", Cigarette and Tobacco Application and Class B Tavern License Renewal Application and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Application adding Karaoke and dropping 1 Amusement Machine for a total of 7 as agent for "The Parlor Bar" at 1517 S 2ND St. Granted by Ald. Coggs. (Prevailed 5-0) 12 KOSAKOSKI, Carol J, Agent for "KOZ'S MINI BOWL, INC", Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Application dropping 1 Amusement Machine for a total of 3 and Class B Tavern License Renewal Application as agent for "KOZ'S MINI BOWL" at 2078 S 7TH St. Granted by Ald. Coggs. (Prevailed 5-0) 12 WOJTECKI, Tony D, Agent for "BOTTLE MILWAUKEE, LLC", Class B Tavern License Renewal Application and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Application as agent for "THE BOTTLE MILWAUKEE" at 1753 S KINNICKINNIC Av. Granted by Ald. Coggs. (Prevailed 5-0) 14 BOTELLO, Jose G, Agent for "TOTA'S, LLC", Class B Tavern License Renewal Application with change of hours to be open Saturday & Sunday 7 AM – 12 AM and Monday – Friday 11 AM – 12 AM as agent for "RIVIERA MAYA RESTAURANT" at 2258-60 S KINNICKINNIC Av. Granted by Ald. Coggs. (Prevailed 5-0) 14 KOSINSKI, Michael S, Agent for "HIGGSKI, INC", Class B Tavern License Renewal Application and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Application dropping Instrumental Musicians, DJs, Karaoke, Patrons Dancing and 2 Amusement Machines for a total of 8 and Cigarette and Tobacco Renewal Application as agent for "BAY VIEW BOWL" at 2416 S KINNICKINNIC Av. Granted by Ald. Coggs. (Prevailed 5-0) 14 SLOTA, Julia M, Agent for "HM-MKE LLC", Class B Tavern License Renewal Application and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Application dropping Trivia as agent for "Hamburger Mary's Bar & Grille" at 2130 S Kinnickinnic Av. Granted by Ald. Coggs. (Prevailed 5-0) Warning Letter 07 ONUKWUGHA, Chidi P, Class A Fermented Malt Beverage Retailer's License Renewal Application for "ANGEL FOOD MARKET" at 3700 N 26TH St. Granted by Ald. Dudzik. (Prevailed 3-0) Excused - Coggs, Kovac 09 GREWAL, Jagdeep S, Agent for "MOHINDRA, INC", Class A Malt & Class A Liquor License Renewal Application as agent for "VINCE'S BEER AND LIQUOR" at 7141 N 43RD St. Granted by Ald. Dudzik. (Prevailed 3-0) Excused - Coggs, Kovac DILLARD, Twanna D, Class D Operator's License Application. Granted by Ald. Dudzik. (Prevailed 3-0) Excused - Coggs, Kovac GARROW, Kristin L, Class D Operator's License Application. Granted by Ald. Dudzik. (Prevailed 3-0) Excused - Coggs, Kovac GRASSMANN, Caitlin M, Class D Operator's License Application. Granted by Ald. Dudzik. (Prevailed 3-0) Excused - Coggs, Kovac LEWIS, Sheila D, Class D Operator's License Application. Granted by Ald. Dudzik. (Prevailed 3-0) Excused - Coggs, Kovac MILLER, Patrick M, Class D Operator's License Application. Granted by Ald. Dudzik. (Prevailed 3-0) Excused - Coggs, Kovac NUNEZ-CRUZ, David, Class D Operator's License Application. Granted by Ald. Dudzik. (Prevailed 3-0) Excused - Coggs, Kovac REMSIK, Clayton T, Class D Operator's License Application. Granted by Ald. Dudzik. (Prevailed 3-0) Excused - Coggs, Kovac SMITH, Jennifer J, Class D Operator's License Application. Granted by Ald. Dudzik. (Prevailed 3-0) Excused - Coggs, Kovac UNOLD, Adam G, Class D Operator's License Application. Granted by Ald. Dudzik. (Prevailed 3-0) Excused - Coggs, Kovac	Pass	5:0
6/13/2013	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL	Pass	4:0
6/13/2013	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 07 STOVALL, Shantel T, Agent for "BROOKLYN'S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE LLC", Class B Tavern License Renewal Application as agent for "BROOKLYN'S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE" at 4610 W FOND DU LAC Av. (Expires 7/5/2013) Ald. Perez moved reconsideration. (Prevailed 5-0) Shantel T. Stovall, Agt. 5001 N. 54th St., Milwaukee, WI 53218 Ms. Stovall testified in response to the police report. A fence separating Brooklyn’s parking lot from the alley would have made it difficult for the shooter to go directly into the parking lot on 7/1/12. She contacted police directly regarding the individuals following her on 10/15/12 to which police responded and made arrests. Casings were found on 11/22/12 on Brooklyn’s parking lot to which an event was cancelled in response. The 1/1/13 shooting did occur and Brooklyn’s videos were given to police. Videos are given to police when incidents occur contrary to the 1/29/13 conversation mentioned in the police report. She did make an effort to meet with police but was denied a meeting with them. Her cameras were never returned from the police. She drives around her facility on bigger nights of business. Security has been told to walk around the facility. Cameras will be put outside to capture footage of the parking lot. She was told through conversation with the local alderman that it was the building owner’s responsibility to put cameras outside the plaza where her establishment was located at. Atty. Nicholas DeSiato, Assistant City Attorney, was present on behalf of the Milwaukee Police Department in opposition. Captain Regina Howard, Milwaukee Police Department District 7, testified in opposition. Casings were found on Brooklyn’s parking lot, one round struck the home of one of her police officers on Leon Terrace, and the fence between the parking lot and alley was found to have a broken section from the investigation of the 7/1/12 shots fired incident. No one from Brooklyn’s contacted police regarding the shooting at their parking lot on 11/22/12. The property at Brooklyn’s has been designated a nuisance property since January 2013. A police command post at Brooklyn’s on 1/1/13 was moved across the street at Ms. Stovall’s request. A shooting occurred on the parking lot of Brooklyn’s on 1/1/13. Brooklyn’s has been draining police resources due to the high frequency of incidents requiring police responses at the establishment. Ald. Willie Wade, 7th aldermanic district, was present and gave testimony that, although Brooklyn’s were responsible for some of the incidents mentioned in the police report, several items contained in the police report were questionable and should not be considered punitive. The 10/15/12 incident was an attempt by Ms. Stovall to protect herself. Brooklyn’s was not open during the12/6/12 incident. The 1/29/13 police item in the police report is about a conversation regarding a meeting with police to which only the building owner attended. Ms. Stovall and he as the alderman of the district were not invited to the 1/29/13 meeting with police. He told the building owner to not evict Ms. Stovall with police because he did not fully understand until recently the number of incidents that could prompt a property to be designated a nuisance under Chapter 80-10 of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances. The 2/14/13 item in the police report is about a conversation. Brooklyn’s should be responsible for 3/31/13 overcapacity incident. There were some issues with the Department of Neighborhood Services as reported in the police report. The 5/31/13 shooting was a result of a road rage incident between drivers who happen to stop in front of the bar. Most complaints made to his office about Brooklyn’s are primary from the police department. He has received little complaints calls from residents regarding Brooklyn’s. The fence openings at Brooklyn’s are due to snow, and the fence was fixed several times. Additional individuals testifying in opposition: Lisa Saffold, Milwaukee Police Department District 7 Nuisance Abatement Timothy Scott, 4545 W. Leon Tr., Milwaukee, WI 53216 Teresa Scott, 4545 W. Leon Tr., Milwaukee, WI 53216 Ike Moore, 4531 W. Leon Tr., Milwaukee, WI 53216 Carla Harris, 4541 W. Leon Tr., Milwaukee, WI 53216 Prince Harris, 4541 W. Leon Tr., Milwaukee, WI 53216 Don Reynolds, 4604 W. Leon Tr., Milwaukee, WI 53216 Officer Saffold testified in opposition. She nuisanced the property owner based on 3 reckless endangering safety and one substantial battery. Ms. Stovall was not invited to the 2013 meeting because she did not rectify issues from past meetings with the police in 2012 and 2011. She sent the 105-91 letter based on 3 firearms or violent crimes to Ms. Stovall detailing the timeframe to respond with adequate interior and exterior camera installations at Brooklyn’s. Ms. Stovall failed to comply and install the video cameras. A video from Brooklyn’s appeared to have been erased regarding a battery there. There are no working video surveillance cameras outside Brooklyn’s. She has met with the building owner and has not invited alderpersons for such meetings until recently at the direction of Captain Howard. Neither she nor the police suggested the idea of eviction. The building owner suggested eviction. Ms. Stovall has not returned any phone calls from her partner. Mr. Scott testified in opposition. He has lived in his home since 2001 directly behind the alley from Brooklyn’s and has a direct view of the establishment’s front door and parking lot from his bedroom. He has witnessed almost every weekend at Brooklyn’s from his home rowdy patrons, loud music, shootings, broken fence, litter, and fights for the last year to the present. His conversation with Ms. Stovall one night about three weeks to a month ago due to loud music from Brooklyn’s shaking his house did not go well. Ms. Stovall did turn down the music after that conversation, but the same noise problems have resurfaced since then. These issues due to Brooklyn’s, especially the loud music, have caused sleeping problems for him and his family due to being awakened at night. Since Brooklyn’s has opened about four to five years ago, he has noticed increased incidents of loud music, traffic, disrespectful people, and noise in the area. Ms. Scott testified in opposition. She has had the same experiences mentioned by her husband, Mr. Scott, and those incidents reported in the police report. There is a way for patrons of Brooklyn’s to enter directly into the lounge’s parking lot. The loud music from Brooklyn’s has been a big problem for her and her family. Her children, some school aged, can sing and dance along to the music of Brooklyn’s from their home at night. She and her husband preferred to meet Ms. Stovall with other residents and were not able to meet Ms. Stovall as requested by the lounge owner. There are bottles that she has to pick up outside her garage in the morning. She and her husband have made multiple calls to Brooklyn’s but their calls were refused to be transferred to any owner and were hung up. She and her husband have decided to not call Brooklyn’s anymore. She has seen shootings and girls being beat up at Brooklyn’s. In her opinion, Brooklyn’s has deviated from its original plan of operation as a restaurant and lounge into a full fledge night club since its opening. Mr. Moore testified in opposition. He has lived at his house since 1986. The first owner of Brooklyn’s invited him to eat food there as a restaurant. Since that time, there has been changes in owners at Brooklyn’s and growing trend in problems. His bedroom his adjacent to Brooklyn’s parking lot. From his bedroom sometime in July 2012, he and his wife saw a man on Brooklyn’s parking lot shoot a gun about five or six times into the air. Ms. Harris testified in opposition. Since last summer 2012, her house has developed a rodent problem to which City inspectors have told them the rodents came directly from Brooklyn’s. The fence at Brooklyn’s was fixed a week ago, but it is broken in many places. There is an opening where people can walk directly from Brooklyn’s to the alley. Beer bottles from Brooklyn’s have been left by patrons up against her garage and others in the neighborhood. She would have to pick up the beer bottles to avoid having her tires be damaged by them in the morning. Loud music has disrupted her and her family, especially with her daughter’s studying at night. She has called the police many times. She has not seen any security from Brooklyn’s or police patrolling the establishment. These issues mentioned are ongoing. Mr. Harris testified in opposition. He has never met Ms. Stovall. He has had several conversations and called Ald. Wade several times about the issues of fence, noise, and shootings due to Brooklyn’s. There is a 30 foot gap in the fence on the north end of Brooklyn’s. A car show at Brooklyn’s resulted in about 1000 to 1500 people in the area. The car show has caused parking problems with illegally parked cars in the alleyway blocking his garage and other neighbors’ garages. The Department of Neighborhood Services inspector, in response to his rodent problem in his house, indicated to him garbage on the ground and overfilled dumpsters at the site of Brooklyn’s dumpsters. He has lived in his house for 16 years. Mr. Reynolds testified in opposition. He agreed with the testimony made by other neighbors. He has lived in his home since 1990. The night crowd can get out of hand. He has seen his wife jumped out of bed when they were asleep due to gunshots heard at night. He did not experience gun shots 8 years ago prior to Brooklyn’s opening there. He believes the gunshots and loud music come from Brooklyn’s and its parking lot. He would be supportive of the license if a plan of action can be shown. Michael Loughran, Department of Public Works, appeared and said that Ms. Stovall would have to apply for a sidewalk café if she wanted to extend her business to the sidewalk. Individual testifying in support: Larry Williams, 4465 N. Houston Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53218 Mr. Williams testified in support. He is a friend of Ms. Stovall and has worked with her to give her advice, talk with the men, give a man’s perspective, and meet with residents about complaints. Brooklyn’s conducted two meetings for residents to attend, but residents did not show up at the second meeting. He does not have a Class “B” Manager’s license. Ms. Stovall has hired a new security team. Ms. Stovall further testified. She has a new security team, will have a company install cameras, and will get an ID card reader. She has obtained a bigger dumpster. She has offered meetings with neighbors but nothing came about from them. DJ’s have been told to turn down music, and security has been told to keep doors shut. Some of the changes have been in effect for a few months. She has not received the nuisance letter, and there have been problems with her receiving her mail at Brooklyn’s. There is a club atmosphere one night a week. Ald. Dudzik moved denial based on items #4, 6, 7, 9, 13, 19 in the police report and neighborhood objections. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
4/30/2013	0	COMMON COUNCIL	ASSIGNED TO	Fail

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130061

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Original

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Sponsor

The Chair

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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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