City of Milwaukee - File #: 151023

• File #: 151023
• Version: 0
• Type: Motion
• Status: Passed
• File created: 11/2/2015
• In control: COMMON COUNCIL
• Final action: 12/15/2015
• Title: Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.
• Sponsors: THE CHAIR
• Indexes: LICENSES

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result	Tally
12/15/2015	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 06 RADWAN, Nada AND CHEHAYEB, Ghaleb J, Precious Metal and Gem Dealer's License Application partnership for "Holton Jewelry" at 2901 N Holton St. Individuals also present: 6th District Legislative Assistant Taryn Webb stated that Ald. Coggs is in support to the license provided the applicants agree to not resell gold and jewerly to the person who sold it to the store, as a pawn shop would. The applicants agreed. Ald. Puente moved to amend the plan of operation to the changes discussed. (Prevailed 4-0) Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)	Pass	4:0
12/15/2015	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 07 DHINDSA, Inderjit S, Agent for "Indertip Corp", Class A Fermented Malt Beverage Retailer's and Food Dealer's License Applications for "Vienna Mini Mart" at 3801 N 39th St. Individuals also present: Marvin Pratt, 4045 N 60th St stated the applicants were good operators and Ald. Wade was in support of the application. Ald. Stamper moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)	Pass	4:0
12/15/2015	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: Agenda Only 01 STYNE, Judith A Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises License Transfer - Change of Agent for "Tomato Patch" at 5173 N 35th St. Ald. Puente moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0) 03 KIM, Sung hee, Agent for "J & J KOH LLC", Class B Beer, Class C Wine and Food Dealer’s License Renewal Applications with Change of Stockholders for "Osaka" at 2336 N Farwell Av. Ald. Puente moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0) 03 RIVERA, Andrew M, Agent for "The Noodle Shop, Co. - Colorado, Inc.", Class B Beer and Class C Wine License Renewal Applications with Change of Agent for "Noodles & Company" at 544 E OGDEN Av #10. Ald. Puente moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0) 03 SUSKEY, William D, Agent for "Colectivo Coffee Roasters Inc", Class B Tavern License With Change of Hours from Closing at 10 PM Sun-Sat to Closing at 11 PM Sun-Sat and Removing 2 Events per Month Limit for "Colectivo Coffee Roasters Inc" at 2211 N Prospect Av. Ald. Puente moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0) 04 EASTBERG, John C, Agent for "CAPTAIN FREDERICK PABST MANSION, INC", Class B Beer License Renewal Application with Change of Agent for "CAPTAIN FREDERICK PABST MANSION" at 2000 W WISCONSIN Av. Ald. Puente moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0) 05 DULAK, Darrell R, Agent for "Crefii Waramaug Milwaukee Lessee LLC", Class B Tavern License Renewal Application with Change of Agent for "Comfort Suites Park Place" at 10831 W Park Pl. Ald. Puente moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0) 05 LAKRITZ, Glenn H, Agent for "Neighborhood Pawn LLC", Pawnbroker's License Renewal Application with Change of Stockholders for "Neighborhood Pawn & Resale" at 5424-26 N Lovers Lane Rd. Ald. Puente moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0) 05 WILDS, Daniel, Agent for "Wal-Mart Stores East LP", Class A Malt & Class A Liquor License Transfer - Change of Agent for "Walmart #2936" at 10330 W SILVER SPRING DR. Ald. Puente moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0) 10 VECITIS, Karlis A, Agent for "DugOut 54 Inc", Class B Tavern, Public Entertainment Premises, Sidewalk Dining, and Food Dealer’s Licenses Transfer with Change of Legal Entity, Agent, and Stockholders for "DugOut 54" at 5328 W Blue Mound Rd. Ald. Puente moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0) 12 LEON, Alejandro Extended Hours Establishments Renewal Application with Change of Hours From Closing at 2 AM Sun-Sat to Closing 1 AM Sun and 12 AM Mon-Thurs for "Taqueria Arandas" at 1531 W Lincoln Av. Ald. Puente moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0) 15 FRANKLIN, JR, Jesse J Food Dealer -Restaurant and Food Peddler Motorized (Restaurant) Applications for "Hot Diggity Dog" at 2803 N Teutonia Av. Ald. Puente moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)	Pass	4:0
12/15/2015	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: Warning Letter CASPER-DAY, Nicholas, Class D Operator's License Application. Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0) DRANKIEWICZ, April M, Class D Operator's License Application. Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0) EILAND, Lemar, Class D Operator's License Application. Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0) GAWLICK, JR, David R, Class D Operator's License Renewal Application. Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0) GONZALEZ, Adriana, Class D Operator's License Renewal Application. Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0) GUZMAN, Adam J, Class D Operator's License Application. Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0) LITWACK, Brooke A, Class D Operator's License Application. Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0) PAREDES-JIMENEZ, Jessica J, Class D Operator's License Renewal Application. Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)	Pass	4:0
12/15/2015	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL	Pass	4:0
12/15/2015	0	COMMON COUNCIL	APPROVED; Minutes note: Included in the file are the following recommendations: Nonrenewal, based upon neighborhood, applicant and aldermanic testimony, the threat to the safety, health, and welfare of the community, poor condition of the store, and the unwillingness to cooperate with the community, of the Food Dealer license for Asad Mustafa for the premises located at 3627 W Lisbon Ave (“Ashraf Foods”) in the 15th aldermanic district. (4 ayes, 1 no) (written objections have been filed) Renewal, with a ten (10) day suspension, based upon police report and public testimony, of Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises license(s) for Ralph Neely for the premises located at 4538 W Lisbon Ave (“Ralph’s Coffee”) in the 15th aldermanic district. (no written objections have been filed) Renewal, with a ten (10) day suspension, based upon police report and aldermanic testimony, of Class B Tavern and Food Dealer’s license(s) for Odean Taylor for the premises located at 5007-09 W Center St (“Jay’s Uptown Cafe”) in the 15th aldermanic district. (no written objections have been filed) All members present indicated that they had read the report and recommendations and the filed exceptions. Ald. Stamper moved to reconsider Jay's Uptown Cafe and he would like to have a warning letter issued instead as he has met with the owner, who has a new plan of operations. There was only one objection (Ald. Bohl) CLERK: Are any of the following or their counsels present and, if so, do they wish to address the Common Council? Asad Mustafa was not present. Ald. Bohl asked to be recorded as voting "no" for the food dealer license at 3627 W. LIsbon Ave. (Ashraf Foods)	Pass	14:0
12/1/2015	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 08 SHKOUKANI, Kamal M, Agent for "BrewCity Wireless, LLC", Secondhand Dealer's License Application for "BrewCity Wireless and Tobacco" at 2637 W National Av. Appearing with the applicant: Atty. Walter Brummond Individuals also present: 8th District Legislative Assistant Patricia Doherty stated there were no neighborhood objections to the cellphones, but there were objections to the smoking paraphernalia. The applicant stated he already moved the paraphernalia to the back of the store. Ald. Puente moved to amend plan of operation to move the paraphernalia away from the front of the store. (Prevailed 4 0) Ald. Puente moved approval as amended. (Prevailed 4 0)	Pass	4:0
12/1/2015	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 08 TENHOVER, Santana, Agent for "Bamboo LLC", Class B Beer, Class C Wine Service Bar Only, and Food Dealer's License Applications for "Bamboo" at 3427 W NATIONAL Av. Appearing with the applicant: Aurora Salazar, 4765 S Forest Ave, New Berlin stated she is the building owner and has no objections. The applicant stated she and her husband will be getting divorced so he will be removed from the business ownership. Ald. Stamper moved to amend the application to make the applicant 100% owner. (Prevailed 4 0) Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 4 0)	Pass	4:0
12/1/2015	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 03 ALAWNEH, Mohammad A, Agent for "Bayan & G LLC", Class A Fermented Malt Beverage Retailer's and Food Dealer's License Applications for "Sunny Days Food Mart" at 2500 N DOUSMAN St. Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)	Pass	4:0
12/1/2015	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 03 DYE, John M, Agent for "The Jazz Estate Inc", Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises License Applications Requesting Instrumental Musicians, Disc Jockey, Bands, Poetry Readings, and Patrons Dancing for "The Jazz Estate" at 2423 N MURRAY Av. Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)	Pass	4:0
12/1/2015	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 02 CONZONER, Steven C, Agent for "STEVE-O'S OF MILWAUKEE, INC", Class B Tavern License Renewal Application for "STEVE-O'S BAR & GRILL" at 9012 W SILVER SPRING DR. (Expired 6/30/2015) Ald. Puente moved to Hold to the Call of the Chair. (Prevailed 4-0)	Pass	4:0
12/1/2015	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 02 KAUR, Charnjit, Agent for "Nevey's LLC", Class A Malt & Class A Liquor, Food Dealer's, Cigarette & Tobacco, and Weights & Measures License Applications for "Stark Food III" at 6315 W Fond du Lac Av. Appearing with the applicant: Attys. Franklin Gimbel and Andy Arena Patera Architects, 2601 S Sunny Slope Rd, New Berlin Individuals also present: Ald. Davis stated he is in support of the licenses based upon neighborhood testimony. Ten neighbors present were in support. Ald. Stamper moved approval. (Prevailed 4 0)	Pass	4:0
12/1/2015	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 02 VALDEZ, JR, Guadalupe Recycling, Salvaging, or Towing Premises Application for "Budget Towing" at 8517 W Kaul Av Suite A. Ald. Stamper moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)	Pass	4:0
12/1/2015	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 13 GRAFENAUER, Nicholas J, Agent for "SSS Milwaukee LLC", Class B Tavern, Food Dealer's, Public Entertainment Premises, Hotel/Motel, and Parking Lot License Applications Requesting Instrumental Musicians, Bands, Disc Jockey, Patrons Dancing and Dancing by Performers for "Clarion Inn Hotel/Cork N Cleaver" at 5311 S HOWELL Av. Appearing with the applicant: Bemal Doshe, 2480 Bushwick Dr, Elgin, IL Hasan Ali, 7759 D Nordica Ave, Niles, IL Individuals also present: Ald. Witkowski stated he had no objections. Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 4 0)	Pass	4:0
12/1/2015	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 13 STEREN, Jeffrey M, Agent for "College Restaurant, LLC", Extended Hours Establishments Application Requesting to Change Hours from Opening 5 AM Sun Sat and Closing 11 PM Sun Thurs and 12 AM Fri Sat to Opening 24 Hours for "McDonalds" at 6262 S 13th St. Ald. Witkowski asked that the item be held per the request of the neighborhood and the applicant. Ald. Puente moved to Hold to the Call of the Chair. (Prevailed 4 0)	Pass	4:0
12/1/2015	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 01 GLOVER, Devida M Class B Tavern, Food Dealer's, and Public Entertainment Premises License Applications Requesting Bands, Disc Jockey, Jukebox, Karaoke, Poetry Readings, Patrons Dancing, Comedy Acts, 2 Pool Tables, and 3 Amusement Machines for "The 4th Quarter Sports Bar N Grill" at 4923 W VILLARD Av. Individuals also present: 1st District Legislative Assistant Arlisia McHenry stated Ald. Hamilton is in support. Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)	Pass	4:0
12/1/2015	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 01 PATTON, SR, Michael J, Agent for "MJP Entertainment, LLC", Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Applications Adding Bands, Karaoke, Instrumental Musicians, and Patrons Dancing for "Mike's Place" at 3500-02 W Silver Spring DR. (Expires 12/19/2015) Individuals also present: 1st District Legislative Assistant Arlisia McHenry stated Ald. Hamilton has no objections. Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)	Pass	4:0
12/1/2015	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 09 GARCIA, Jennifer, Agent for "7330 Development LLC", Class B Tavern, Food Dealer's, and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Applications for "Kiss Ultra Lounge" at 7330 N 76TH St. (Expires 1/12/2016) Appearing with the applicant: Atty. David Halbrooks The applicant stated the police are at the premises everyday, whether they are hired by her or just on duty officers. Ald. Puente stated the individuals involved in the police incidents were under 25 years of age, which is in violation of the operation plan. Individuals in support: Robert Wilson, 1325 N 43rd St, stated he is an indoor security guard at the premises. Mark Brown, 3206 N 11th St, stated he is the facilities manager, and officers were not available in the summer as frequently due to summer festivals and events. He added that they now use an app to track IDs and patrons who are banned, and security guards were terminated for letting in underage patrons. Ald. Puente asked if there were cameras. The applicant stated she does not have cameras because of the cost and because she has officers on the premises. Ald. Puente moved approval, not taking into account items #3 5 on the police report. (Prevailed 5 0)	Pass	5:0
12/1/2015	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 15 FRANKLIN, JR, Jesse J Food Dealer -Restaurant and Food Peddler License Applications for "Hot Diggity Dog" at 2803 N Teutonia Av. Ald. Stamper moved to Hold to the Call of the Chair so he can meet with the applicant. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
12/1/2015	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 15 JABER, Fathi M, Agent for "SUPERIOR FOOD & LIQUOR, INC", Class A Malt & Class A Liquor and Secondhand Dealer License Renewal Applications for "SUPERIOR FOOD & LIQUOR" at 1535 W NORTH Av. (Expires 1/17/2016) Appearing with the applicant: Atty. Vincent Bobot Jack Khelhil 6749 River Ridge Parkway There were 6 neighbors present in support. Ald. Stamper moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
12/1/2015	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 15 KING, Lamonda A Secondhand Motor Vehicle Dealer's License Transfer - Change of Location for "Kars" at 2334 N 46TH St. Ald. Puente moved to Hold to the Call of the Chair for nonappearence. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
12/1/2015	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 15 SALAZAR, Octavio, Agent for "El Embajador International Auto Sales & Transport LLC", Secondhand Motor Vehicle Dealer's License Application for "El Embajador International Auto Sales & Transport" at 1500 N 31ST St. Ald. Stamper moved to Hold to the Call of the Chair. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
12/1/2015	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 15 CLINCY, Terry D Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment License Renewal Applications for "Lorenzo's" at 1218 W Cherry St. (Expired 11/22/2015) Ald. Stamper moved approval with a warning letter based on the police report. (Prevailed 4-1, Ald. Puente voting no)	Pass	5:0
12/1/2015	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 15 MUSTAFA, Asad R Food Dealer Retail Renewal Application for "ASHRAF FOODS" at 3627 W LISBON Av. (Expires 12/21/2015) Appearing with the applicant: Atty. Jeff Guerard Individuals opposed: Terrance Woods, Gorman Properties, 3412 W Fond du Lac Ave stated his residents are concerned about the loitering around the premises. Bobby McQuay, 1838 N 40th St, stated the store does not add value to the community, and the exterior looks nasty. Muneer Bahauddeen, 3330 W Lisbon Ave, stated there is loitering and the building is unappealing. Matt Armbrust, Washington Park Partners, 3940 W. Lisbon Ave is objecting due to the concentration of corner stores and the revitalization efforts of the neighborhood. Laquanda Butler, Milwaukee Habitat, 3426 N Booth St, stated Habitat residents have stated they didn't know the premises was a store, and is not mirroring the community. Individuals in support: Anthony Robinson, 1933 N 47th St, stated kids come the store everyday, and he frequents the store every day. Aaron Terrance, 3410 W Lisbon Ave, stated the store is convenient and he buys snacks there. Nyisha Givens, 1847 N 46th St, stated her kids go to the store all the time. Kanisha Donaldson, 1736 N 37th St, stated the owner is a good person and it is convenient for the kids in the neighborhood. Ald. Stamper moved for nonrenewal based on the unwillingness of the owner to cooperate with the community, neighborhood, applicant, and aldermanic testimony, threat to the safety, health, and welfare of the community, failure to make improvements to the store and poor condition of the store. (Prevailed 4 1, Ald. Puente voting no)	Pass	4:1
12/1/2015	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 15 NEELY, Ralph E Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Applications for "RALPH'S COFFEE" at 4538 W LISBON Av. (Expires 12/19/2015) Ald. Stamper moved to accept the letter from the applicant for the file as exhibit #1. (Prevailed 3-0) Individuals opposed: Sgt Janek stated the police notification regarding the shootings were not made by the applicant, but by the victims. She added that MPD recommended to the applicant to add security measures in February and May. She also recommends adding an age restriction, and proactive police and community contact. Carletta Flynn, 2194 N 45th St, stated the shootings scare her and she would like the applicant to get security. Individuals in support: William Neely, 3625 N 54th St, stated he is the manager and the applicant's brother and he is in support. Kenneth Griffin, 4325 N Mayfair Rd, Wauwatosa, stated he is a bartender and does maintenance, and is in support. Vincent Hardy, 8883 W Appleton Ave, stated he is the head cook and in support. Kendall Graham, 3325 N 20th St, stated the applicant is a role model in the community and what happens outside his premises is not his fault. Jermaine Joshua 2169 N Sherman Blvd, stated he is the head bartender and checks IDs regularly. Felix Flemming, 2194 N 46th St, stated he witnessed one of the shootings. Ald. Stamper moved to add security guards, age restriction of 25 and up after 8 PM, and adding a light in the rear to the operation plan. (Prevailed 5-0) Ald. Stamper moved approval as amended with a 10 day suspension based on police report and public testimony. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
12/1/2015	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 15 TAYLOR, Odean H, Agent for "K & O INVESTMENTS, LLC", Class B Tavern Renewal and Food Dealer's Transfer-Change of Shareholder and Permanent Extension-Patio License Applications for "Jay's Uptown Cafe" at 5007-09 W CENTER St. (Expires 12/20/2015) Appearing with the applicant: Atty. Michael Maistelman Ald. Stamper moved to accept the amended plan of operation and add to the file as exhibit #1. (Prevailed 3-0) The applicant stated some of the items in the police report had nothing to do with his establishment, he also added that because they occured outside he was unaware of them. He is adding measures in his amended plan of operation to increase security and work with the police department. Individuals present in support: Albert Owens, 2472 N 41st St, stated he is in support of the business. Chuck Brady, 5523 N 38th St, stated he is the head of security at the premises and has a good relationship with the police department. Ald. Stamper moved approval with a 10 day suspension based on the multiple shootings, items #3-5, in the police report and aldermanic testimony. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
12/1/2015	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 06 JORDAN, Jimmy D Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Applications for "GLASS SLIPPER" at 3250 N 2ND St. (Expires 12/20/2015) Ald. Coggs moved approval with a warning letter based on the police report. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
12/1/2015	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 06 RADWAN, Nada AND CHEHAYEB, Ghaleb J, Precious Metal and Gem Dealer's License Application partnership for "Holton Jewelry" at 2901 N Holton St. Individuals opposed: Judy Popadakis, 721 E Townsend St, stated she believes the store is a pawn shop, not a jewelry store, and the interior of the store is not inviting and looks like a pawn shop. Individuals in support: Ruth Wile, Riverworks Development, 2859 N Booth St, stated she has a list of the types of products they plan on selling in the store. Aaron Bailey, 2230 N Booth Ave, stated all business is good in the neighborhood, but there is a lot of crime. Leroy Cotton, 600 E Chambers, stated all the stores in the area have bulletproof glass and it's a nice store. Ihsan Atta, stated he is the landlord and is in support. Ald. Coggs moved to Hold to the Call of the Chair. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
12/1/2015	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 06 SINGH, Jasjeet, Agent for "J S PETROLEUMS, LLC", Filling Station and Weights & Measures Renewal Applications for "HOLTON GAS & FOOD MART" at 2237 N HOLTON St. (Expires 1/31/2016) Appearing with the applicant: Atty Vincent Bobot Individuals in support: Edith Gonzalez, 2260 N Holton, stated the applicant takes care of people in the neighborhood. Ald. Coggs moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
12/1/2015	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 06 SINGH, Jasjeet, Agent for "J S PETROLEUMS, LLC", Filling Station and Weights & Measures Renewal Applications for "LOCUST GAS & FOOD MART" at 1432 W LOCUST St. (Expires 1/31/2016) Appearing with the applicant: Atty Vincent Bobot Ald. Coggs moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
12/1/2015	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 06 SINGH, Sukhjinder, Agent for "Harman Liquor LLC", Class A Malt & Class A Liquor and Food Dealer's License Applications for "Hopkins Liquor & Food Mart" at 1646 W Hopkins St. Appearing with the applicant: Atty Vincent Bobot Ald. Coggs moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
12/1/2015	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: ALLEN, Ayanna G, Class D Operator's License Renewal Application. (Expires 12/31/2015) Ald. Puente moved to Hold to the Call of the Chair. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
12/1/2015	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: BREWER, Tonya D, Class D Operator's License Renewal Application. (Expires 12/31/2015) Ald. Stamper moved to Hold to the Call of the Chair. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
12/1/2015	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: DEHNE, Jacob E, Class D Operator's License Renewal Application. (Expires 12/31/2015) Ald. Kovac moved to Hold to the Call of the Chair. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
12/1/2015	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: DILLARD, Twanna D, Class D Operator's License Renewal Application. (Expired 12/31/2014) Ald. Puente moved to Hold to the Call of the Chair. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
12/1/2015	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: GANNON, Alexander R, Class D Operator's License Application. Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
12/1/2015	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: GESSNER, Dawn M, Class D Operator's License Renewal Application. (Expires 12/31/2015) Ald. Stamper moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0)	Pass	3:0
12/1/2015	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: HANSON, Ashley A, Class D Operator's License Application. Ald. Stamper moved approval. (Prevailed 2-1, Ald. Puente voting no)	Pass	3:0
12/1/2015	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: JASPER, Cynthia Y, Class D Operator's License Renewal Application. (Expires 12/31/2015) Ald. Puente moved to Hold to the Call of the Chair. (Prevailed 3-0)	Pass	3:0
12/1/2015	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: KINART, Lucas A, Class D Operator's License Application. Ald. Puente moved to deny based on second nonappearence. (Prevailed 3-0)	Pass	3:0
12/1/2015	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: METTE, Nathan A, Class D Operator's License Application. Ald. Puente moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0)	Pass	3:0
12/1/2015	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: OLIVERA, Anthony F, Class D Operator's License Renewal Application. (Expires 12/31/2015) Ald. Puente moved to Hold to the Call of the Chair. (Prevailed 3-0)	Pass	3:0
12/1/2015	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: SEEFELDT, Stephanie A, Class D Operator's License Application. Ald. Stamper moved to Hold to the Call of the Chair. (Prevailed 3-0)	Pass	3:0
12/1/2015	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: WHITELAW, Carolyn A, Class D Operator's License Renewal Application. (Expires 12/31/2015) Ald. Puente moved to Hold to the Call of the Chair. (Prevailed 3-0)	Pass	3:0
12/1/2015	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: DIEMEL, Michael J, Agent for "Midwest Foundation Repair LLC", Home Improvement Contractor's License Application for "Midwest Foundation Repair". Ald. Puente moved denial based on second nonappearence. (Prevailed 3-0)	Pass	3:0
12/1/2015	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: NELSON, Nicholas, Home Improvement Salesperson's License Application. Ald. Stamper moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0)	Pass	3:0
12/1/2015	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 12 CASTELAN, Adriana, Agent for "Divino Pancho's LLC", Public Entertainment Premises License Application Requesting Instrumental Musicians, Bands, Jukebox, Disc Jockey, Karaoke, Patrons Dancing, and 5 Amusement Machines for "Divino Pancho's" at 1701 W Lincoln Av. Appearing with the applicant: Terrerance Bird 1412 W Lincoln Ave as a translator. Individuals also present: Ald. Perez stated he had no objections. Ald. Puente moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)	Pass	4:0
12/1/2015	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 12 GUDIEL, Byron F, Agent for "Amatitlan Groceries LLC", Class A Malt & Class A Liquor License Application for "Amatitlan Groceries" at 2366 S 9th Pl. Appearing with the applicant: Atty. Vincent Bobot stated the applicant wants to withdraw the application for Class A liquor because of neighborhood objections. Terrerance Bird 1412 W Lincoln Ave as a translator. Individuals also present: Ald. Perez stated he had no objections. Ald. Puente moved to amend the application to remove Class A Liquor from the application. (Prevailed 4-0). Ald. Coggs moved approval as amended. (Prevailed 4-0)	Pass	4:0
12/1/2015	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 12 RIVERA, Emily, Agent for "Salas Burgers LLC", Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises License Applications Requesting Bands, Jukebox, Disc Jockey, Patrons Dancing, and 5 Amusement Machines for "Salas Burgers" at 807 W Historic Mitchell St. Individuals also present: Ald. Perez stated he has no objections because the applicant stated she wants to amend the application to be in compliance with her lease by removing Bands, Karaoke, Disc Jockey, and adding Service Bar Only. Ald. Coggs moved to amend the application to remove Bands, Karaoke, Disc Jockey, and add Service Bar Only. (Prevailed 4-0) Ald. Puente moved approval as amended. (Prevailed 4-0)	Pass	4:0
12/1/2015	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 12 STAMATES, Jay K, Agent for "700 CLUB, LLC", Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Applications Adding Bands and Change of Hours from Opening at 5 PM to Opening at 6 AM Sat-Sun and 11 AM Mon-Fri for "SABBATIC" at 700 S 2ND St. (Expires 12/20/2015) Individuals also present: Ald. Perez stated he had no objections. Ald. Stamper moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)	Pass	4:0
12/1/2015	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 12 KAUR, Lakhwinder, Agent for "Nam Food and Beer Center LLC", Class A Malt & Class A Liquor and Food Dealer's License Applications for "Lucky's" at 1933 W Windlake Av. Appearing with the applicant: Attys. Michael Maistelman and David Bangert Individuals also present: Ald. Perez stated he is not in support of the licenses. He added that neighborhood residents are against the proposed premises and in favor of the current bar. In opposition: Jasmir Panu, 1434 W Windlake Ave stated he is opposed because he also owns a liquor store. Marcos Correa, 1828 W Windlake Ave, stated people are drinking outside his house and does not want more alcohol in the area. Curtis Johnson, 1455 W Windlake, stated people are panhandling and drinking in public. In support: Debra Gilcrest, 2531 W Lincoln Ave, stated she has not seen vagrants and feels a store is better for the community than a bar. Sheila Johnson, 2528 W. Lincoln, stated she agrees with the previous speaker. Rianna Johns, 2624A S. 19th St, stated she agrees with the previous speaker and feels the new store would be easier to get to. Troy Ford, 2644 S 19th, stated he agrees with the previous speaker and a closer store would be better. Robert Bailey 2528 W Lincoln Ave, stated he agrees with the previous speakers. Ran Valdez, 2325 W Rogers, stated he agrees with the previous speakers. Jose Martinez Sr, 2252 S Layton Blvd, stated he agrees with the previous speakers, and feels a convenience store is better than a bar for the neighborhood. Ald. Puente moved to amend the application to remove Class A liquor. (Prevailed 4-0) Ald. Kovac moved denial based on aldermanic and neighborhood testimony. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
12/1/2015	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 04 HEBL, Benjamin A, Agent for "Pourman's LLC", Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Applications for "Pourman's" at 1127 N Water St. (Expires 2/4/2016) Individuals also present: Ald. Bauman stated he has no objections. Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)	Pass	4:0
12/1/2015	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 04 MANJEE, Habib, Agent for "LADY BUG CLUB, LLC", Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Applications with Change of Hours Opening at 12 PM Sun and Closing at 2 AM Sun and Requesting to Lower Age Restriction from 23 to 21 for "LADYBUG CLUB/618 LIVE ON WATER" at 622 N WATER St. (Expires 12/20/2015) Appearing with the applicant: Atty. Vincent Bobot stated the applicants are at a competative disadvantage with the 23 years and up age restriction. Nicholas Morado, 610 N water St, Ste 200 Individuals also present: Ald. Bauman stated he objects to the changes that are being requested, including lowering the age restriction and adding being open on Sunday, but he has no objection to the renewal. Cpt Eric Moore stated this premises has resulted in $70,000 in police department overtime this year. PO Thomas Kline explained the code RED (Restaurant and Entertainment District) procedures of the police department. There were 13 people present in support. Ald. Kovac moved approval of the removing the amendments to the application. Ald. Puente moved approval as amended with warning letter based on the police report. (Prevailed 5 0)	Pass	5:0
12/1/2015	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 04 CANALES, Leah A, Agent for "Zamayas LLC", Class B Tavern, Food Dealer's, and Public Entertainment Premises License Applications Requesting Bands, Comedy Acts, Disc Jockey, Instrumental Musicians, Jukebox, Karaoke, and Patrons Dancing for "Water Street Lounge" at 628 N Water St. Ald. Puente moved to Hold to the Call of the Chair. (Prevailed 4-0)	Pass	4:0
12/1/2015	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: Agenda Only 01 METCALF, Patricia A, Agent for "Digital Wreck LLC", Secondhand Dealer's License Renewal Application with Change of Hours to Close Sat-Sun and From Opening Mon-Thurs 11 AM to Opening Mon-Thurs 10 AM, From Closing Mon-Thurs 9 PM to Closing Mon-Thur 8 PM, From Opening Fri 11 AM to Opening Fri 10 AM, and From Closing Fri 10 PM to Closing Fri 8 PM for "Digital Wreck LLC" at 5140 N TEUTONIA Av. Ald. Puente moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0) 03 GLORIOSO, Salvatore J, Agent for "GLORIOSO'S GOLD IMPORT CORP", Precious Metal and Gem Dealer's License Renewal Application with Change of Hours From Closing at 5:30 PM Fri to Closing at 5 PM Fri for "GLORIOSO'S GOLD IMPORT" at 1018 E BRADY St. Ald. Puente moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0) 03 SHAW, Marcus C, Agent for "Heiress Lounge & Networking Cafe Inc", Public Entertainment Premises License Application Requesting Comedy Acts, Poetry Readings and Karaoke, and Food Dealer’s and Class B Tavern License Renewal Applications with Change of Shareholders and Hours From Closing at 12 AM Sat to Closing at 1 AM Sat for "Heiress Lounge & Networking Cafe" at 906 E Center St. Ald. Puente moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0) 03 SURMA, Matthew J, Agent for "Rosati's Pizza Pub Development Milwaukee LP", Class B Tavern and Food Dealer’s Change of Hours from Opening 11 AM Sun-Sat to Opening 10 AM Sun-Sat and Closing 2 AM Sun-Sat to Closing 1 AM Sun-Sat for "Rosati's Pizza Pub of Milwaukee" at 2238 N FARWELL Av. Ald. Puente moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0) 04 BIANCHINI, Marc R, Agent for "Indulge Wine Rooms LLC", Class B Tavern, Food Dealer’s and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Applications Decreasing Number of Theatrical Performances from 100 to 50 for "Indulge Wine Room" at 158 N Broadway. Ald. Puente moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0) 04 MCLEAN, Joseph, Agent for "Charro Latino, LLC", Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Applications with Change of Agent and Shareholders for "The Garden/Lucid" at 725-729 N Milwaukee St. Ald. Puente moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0) 04 NELSON, Kimberly A Secondhand Dealer's and Precious Metal and Gem Dealer's License Renewal Applications with Change of Location for "East Town Women's Shop" at 181 N BROADWAY. Ald. Puente moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0) 06 KOMARA, Youssouf, Agent for "KISMAYO, LLC", Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Applications Adding Instrumental Musicians for "CLUB TIMBUKTU" at 520 E CENTER St. Ald. Puente moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0) 06 WEINMAN, Glori D, Agent for "Neighborhood Thrift Inc", Secondhand Dealer's License Renewal Application with Change of Hours to Close Monday and From Closing 6 PM Tues-Sat to Closing 5 PM Tues-Sat for "Neighborhood Thrift" at 100 W CENTER St. Ald. Puente moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0) 06 WENDORF, Cathrine J, Agent for "MERCANTILE THRIFT STORES, INC", Secondhand Dealer's License Renewal Application with Change of Hours From Closing 8 PM Mon-Thurs to Closing 6 PM Mon-Thurs and to Close Sunday for "VALUE VILLAGE" at 324 W NORTH Av. Ald. Puente moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0) 07 SINGH, Bhupinder, Agent for "KHASRIA 3, INC", Class A Malt & Class A Liquor License Renewal Application with Change of Hours From Opening at 9 AM Sun-Sat to Opening at 8 AM Sun-Sat for "BIG JIM LIQUOR" at 2161 W HOPKINS St. Ald. Puente moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0) 11 ALQAM, Mohammad N, Agent for "Sigma Fleet LLC", Secondhand Motor Vehicle Dealer's License Application for "Sigma Fleet" at 3500 S 92ND St #3. Ald. Puente moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0) 11 HUSSEIN, Eslam M, Agent for "Midwest Auto Wholesale LLC", Secondhand Motor Vehicle Dealer's License Application for "Midwest Auto Wholesale" at 3500 S 92ND St #7. Ald. Puente moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0) 11 VARELA ESPINOZA, Jose J, Agent for "LongHorn Auto Sales, LLC", Secondhand Motor Vehicle Dealer's License Application for "LongHorn Auto Sales" at 4440 W Forest Home Av. Ald. Puente moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0) 12 GRABOWSKI, Dimity, Agent for "Think Resale LLC", Secondhand Dealer's License Renewal Application with Change of Hours to Close on Monday for "Think Resale" at 1017 W HISTORIC MITCHELL St. Ald. Puente moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0) 13 BOYAJIAN, Paul A, Agent for "GAMESTOP, INC", Secondhand Dealer's License Renewal Application with Change of Hours From Closing at 6 PM Sun to Closing at 8 PM and from Closing at 8 PM Mon-Fri to Closing at 9 PM Mon-Fri for "GAMESTOP #4899" at 3266 S 27TH St. Ald. Puente moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0) 13 KRIMKE, Robyn B, Agent for "MARCIA'S SECOND TIME AROUND, INC", Secondhand Dealer's License Renewal Application with Change of Agent, Stockholders, and Hours from Opening at 10 Sun to Opening at 12 PM Sun for "MARCIA'S SECOND TIME AROUND" at 5928 S 27TH St. Ald. Puente moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0) 14 POPOVIC, David A Secondhand Dealer's License Renewal Application with Change of Hours from Opening at 10 AM Sun to Opening at 10 AM, From Closing at 2 PM Sun to Closing at 5 PM on Sun, From Closing at 6 PM Tues-Fri to Closing at 5 PM Tues-Fri, and From Closing at 5 PM Sat to Closing at 3 PM Sat for "Rusty Sprocket" at 3391 S Kinnickinnic Av. Ald. Puente moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0) 15 AL-RAMAHI, Bassam D, Agent for "Cell World 3500 LLC", Secondhand Dealer's License Renewal Application with Transfer of Stock for "Cell World & Electronics" at 3500 W Vliet St. Ald. Puente moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0) 15 REED, Jesse W Secondhand Dealer's License Renewal Application with Change of Hours from Opening at 5 PM Sun-Fri and 4 PM Sat to Opening at 4 PM Sun-Fri and 3 PM Sat for "REED'S FURNITURE STORE & ANTIQUES" at 4909 W CENTER St. Ald. Puente moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0)	Pass	3:0
12/1/2015	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: Warning Letter BELLEAU, Nathan F, Class D Operator's License Renewal Application. Ald. Stamper moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0) BENIPAL, Simranjeet S, Class D Operator's License Renewal Application. Ald. Stamper moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0) BENNETT, Brett A, Class D Operator's License Renewal Application. Ald. Stamper moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0) BOZEKOWSKI, Jeanne L, Class D Operator's License Renewal Application. Ald. Stamper moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0) BREY, Vanessa J, Class D Operator's License Renewal Application. Ald. Stamper moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0) BUESING, Mark B, Class D Operator's License Renewal Application. Ald. Stamper moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0) CHAVIS, Andrea N, Class D Operator's License Renewal Application. Ald. Stamper moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0) DHALIWAL, Amarjit S, Class D Operator's License Renewal Application. Ald. Stamper moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0) HEINTZ, Brittany D, Class D Operator's License Renewal Application. Ald. Stamper moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0) KHOKHAR, Binnee N, Class D Operator's License Renewal Application. Ald. Stamper moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0) MINOR, Qiana P, Class D Operator's License Renewal Application. Ald. Stamper moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0) MORALES, Reyna G, Class D Operator's License Renewal Application. Ald. Stamper moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0) MOTLANI, Shaneela, Class D Operator's License Renewal Application. Ald. Stamper moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0) NEZ BEGAY, Ernie, Class D Operator's License Renewal Application. Ald. Stamper moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0) ORMSBY, Patrick C, Class D Operator's License Renewal Application. Ald. Stamper moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0) PATEL, Vinodkumar S, Class D Operator's License Renewal Application. Ald. Stamper moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0) QUESADA, Kayla R, Class D Operator's License Renewal Application. Ald. Stamper moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0) RUARK, Angela T, Class D Operator's License Renewal Application. Ald. Stamper moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0) SINGH, Balwinder, Class D Operator's License Renewal Application. Ald. Stamper moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0) SINGH, Tajinder, Class D Operator's License Renewal Application. Ald. Stamper moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0) SKENANDORE, Jessica M, Class D Operator's License Renewal Application. Ald. Stamper moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0) TIWARI, Sawan, Class D Operator's License Renewal Application. Ald. Stamper moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0) TREFFINGER, Thad R, Class D Operator's License Renewal Application. Ald. Stamper moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0) VALENCIA, Ofelia, Class D Operator's License Renewal Application. Ald. Stamper moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0) WILMER, Kristina A, Class D Operator's License Renewal Application. Ald. Stamper moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0) 05 ROBLE, Linda A, Agent for "EMERGENCY TV SERVICE CO", Secondhand Dealer's License Renewal Application for "EMERGENCY TV SERVICE" at 8409 W BURLEIGH St. Ald. Stamper moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0) 07 JONES, Arlis R, Agent for "AR Jones, LLC", Class B Tavern, Food Dealer’s and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Applications with Change of Hours from Opening at 11 AM Sun-Sat to Opening at 9 AM Sun-Sat and Lowering Age Restriction from 30 to 25 for "Mr J's Lounge" at 4610 W FOND DU LAC Av #F. Ald. Stamper moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0) 12 GONZALEZ, Luis L Public Entertainment Premises License Application Requesting Jukebox and 2 Amusement Machines and Class B and Food Dealer’s License Renewal Applications for "El Manantial" at 604 W Historic Mitchell St. Ald. Stamper moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0) 12 GOVANI, Hussein P, Agent for "JENNY-3, INC", Class A Malt & Class A Liquor and Food Dealer’s License Renewal Applications for "GREENFIELD PANTRY" at 1110 W GREENFIELD Av. Ald. Stamper moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0)	Pass	3:0
12/1/2015	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL	Pass	5:0
11/30/2015	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	HEARING NOTICES SENT
11/30/2015	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	HEARING NOTICES SENT
11/30/2015	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	HEARING NOTICES SENT
11/2/2015	0	COMMON COUNCIL	ASSIGNED TO

Number

151023

Version

Original

Reference

Sponsor

The Chair

Title

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

Body:

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.

Drafter

CC-CC

Molly Kuether

10/28/15