City of Milwaukee - File #: 080873

• File #: 080873
• Version: 0
• Type: Motion
• Status: Passed
• File created: 10/7/2008
• In control: LICENSES COMMITTEE
• Final action: 11/25/2008
• Title: Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to various licenses.
• Sponsors: THE CHAIR
• Indexes: LICENSE REVOCATION, LICENSES

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result	Tally
11/25/2008	0	COMMON COUNCIL	AMENDED; Minutes note: The court reporter was sworn in. The question was put: Have the members of the Common Council read the Report and Recommendations of the Licenses Committee and the exceptions filed in this matter? All members present indicated that they had done so. The questions was put: Are any of the following or their counsels present and, if so, do they wish to address the Council? Robert F. Smith was not present. Habib Manjee was present by counsel. Alicia McCovery was present in person. Daniel L. Crawford was present by counsel. Ald. Bohl moved that the Common Council resolve itself into a Committee of the Whole for the purpose of taking testimony in these matters. There was no objection. Atty. Michael Whitcomb appeared and addressed the Common Council on behalf of Habib Manjee. Asst. City Attorney Bruce Schrimpf appeared and addressed the Common Council. Alicia McCovery appeared and addressed the Common Council. Asst. City Attorney Bruce Schrimpf appeared and addressed the Common Council. Atty. Mark Schoenfeldt appeared and addressed the Common Council on behalf of Daniel L. Crawford. Asst. City Attorney Bruce Schrimpf appeared and addressed the Common Council. Ald. Bohl moved that the Committee of the Whole rise. There was no objection. Ald. Zielinski moved denial notwithstanding the recommendation of the Committee of the Class "A" Malt application of Partosham Singh for "AK Food Mart" at 2305 S. Howell Ave. Ald. Puente moved that the Common Council resolve itself into a Committee of the Whole for the purpose of hearing from the office of the City Attorney regarding the legal defensibility of Ald. Zielinski's motion. On the motion: PASS: Davis and Bauman NO. Asst. City Attorney Bruce Schrimpf appeared and addressed the Common Council. Ald. Wade moved that the Committee of the Whole rise. THere was no objection. Ald. Zielinski subsequently moved to refer back to Committee. On the motion to refer: PASS: Bohl, Puente, Murphy, and Witkowiak NO
11/25/2008	0	COMMON COUNCIL	APPROVED	Pass	13:0
11/3/2008	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL	Pass	4:0
11/3/2008	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 04 SEEFELDT, Stephen T., Disabled Loading Zone renewal application for 1228 N. 32nd Street. (expires 11-30-08) Special Letter Applicant at the table, residing at 1228 N. 32nd St. The applicant says that there was never any parking available due to neighbors having multiple cars. Two neighborhood objectors present: Gloria Gonzalez, 1224 N. 32nd St., lives next door. She says that she does not believe that Mr. Seefeldt is a disabled person. She feels that he uses the disabled loading zone as a place to park. Ms. Gonzalez also objects to the hours for the loading zone and would like them to change so neighbors can park there in the evening. Ms. Gonzalez says that the applicant and his friends park there and stay there, not using it for loading and unloading. Mr. Seefeldt says that he does not park in his loading zone. He says that last weekend other neighbors parked in the spot, not him. Ms. DeLeon, 1223 N. 32nd. St., lives across the street. She says that the applicant is parked in the spot for hours during the day and that she sees him bending down and planting flowers. Ald. Zielinski moves to grant with a change of hours to 7:00am through 7:00pm. Failed 3-1. (Alds. Puente, Kovac and Bohl voting "no" and Ald. Hines, Jr. excused) Ald. Puente moves for non-renewal because the applicant does have a parking slab in the back and there is neighborhood testimony that the zone is being abused. Ald. Puente moves for non-renewal due to neighborhood testimony. Prevailed 3-1. (Ald. Zielinski voting "no" and Ald. Hamilton excused)	Pass	3:1
11/3/2008	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 04 BROWN, Odell, Junk Collector Truck application for “Brown Scrap” at 314 N. 30th Street. New Location Special Letter Applicant not appearing. Ald. Kovac moves to hold to the call of the chair. Prevailed 3-1. (Ald. Bohl voting "no" and Ald. Hamilton excused.)	Pass	3:1
11/3/2008	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 09 KRAUSE, Mark J., Agent for “Krause Properties, LLC”, Class “B” Tavern application for “Krause Food Service” at 7001 W. Brown Deer Road. New Location Applicant at the table. Mailing address of 9000 W. Capitol Dr. , Milw, 53222. Thomas LaFave, counsel for the applicant, also at the table. The premises will only be used for restaurant activities; it is separate and distinct from the funeral parlor. Grant by Ald. Puente. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Hamilton excused)	Pass	4:0
11/3/2008	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 09 RAMIREZ, Martin V., Agent for “Los Mexicanos, LLC”, Class “B” Tavern application for “El Paisa II” at 6901 W. Brown Deer Road. New Location Applicant at the table, 6901 W. Brown Deer Rd., Milw, 53223. Grant by Ald. Puente. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Hamilton excused)	Pass	4:0
11/3/2008	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 13 ALI, Yousef N., Agent for “Sahara Café, LLC”, Extended Hours Establishment application for “Sahara Café” at 4125 S. Howell Avenue. New Location Special Letter Applicant at the table, 4823 S. 22nd Pl, Milw. 53221. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Ms. Grill states that an amendment was filed to change the extended hours on Friday and Saturday. Mr. Ali says the food is for carryout only. Ald. Zielinski moves to accept the amended hours application. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Hines, Jr. excused) Grant by Ald. Kovac despite matters contained in the notice. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Hines, Jr. excused)	Pass	4:0
11/3/2008	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 13 SOSA, Arnulfo, Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Dance renewal applications with change of hours and an age distinction of 27 years of age and older on Tuesdays for “Las Dos Estrellas” at 1901 W. Grant Street. (expire 11-26-08) Special Letter Applicant at the table, address of 1549 W. Washington St., 53204. Ana Sosa, translator for the applicant, her father in law, at the table. With regards to an item on the police report, Ms. Sosa says that the establishment was closed in February and March. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Grant by Ald. Puente despite items contained in the notice. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Hamilton excused)	Pass	4:0
11/3/2008	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 12 CASERES, Carlos E., Agent for “Jalisco Restaurant, LLC”, Class “B” Tavern application for “Jalisco Restaurant” at 1035 S. Cesar E. Chavez Drive. Special Letter Applicant at the table, mailing address of 1035 S. Cesar E. Chavez Dr., Milw. The family has had a license at the location for 22 years, but they are changing the legal entity, so it is not a new location, but a new application. Grant by Ald. Puente. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Hamilton excused)	Pass	4:0
11/3/2008	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 12 WATSON, Marcia L., Agent for “Workhorse, LLC”, Class “B” Tavern renewal application with change of hours for “Casino” at 2491 S. 10th Street. (expires 11-13-08) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 2841 W. Rawson Ave., Franklin, 53132. Michael McGuire, Legislative Aide for District 13, at the table. Neighborhood testimony was previously provided. Ald. Zielinski moves to make the transcript of the Licenses Committee for this application from October 14th part of the record. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Hamilton excused) No neighborhood objectors present when called. Mr. McGuire says that Ald. Witkowiak has no objections to the license. Ald. Zielinski moves to approve despite items contained in the notice if proof is provided that the warrant is satisfied by November 14th. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Hamilton excused)	Pass	4:0
11/3/2008	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 12 SMITH, Robert F., Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Dance renewal applications with change of hours for “Rain” at 906 S. Barclay Street. (expires 12-19-08) Special Letter Applicant not at the table. Legislative Aide Michael McGuire present at the table. Ald. Witkowiak has no objections to the renewal. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Meeting recessed at 12:07 p.m. Meeting reconvened at 12:13 p.m. Applicant, mailing address of 906 S. Barclay St., is now at the table along with Former Mayor Marvin Pratt. Ald. Puente moves to make the entire police report part of the permanent record. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Hamilton excused) The applicant says that there was hip-hop music being played by a promoter even though the licensee told him that there was no license to play it. Mr. McGuire says that the alderman's office did receive complaints over a period of a couple of months that the establishment was playing music that was not allowed on the license. Mr. Smith says that the entrance has been moved to the side of the building with valet service and security has been increased. Mr. Pratt says that the applicant is considering raising the age limit for patrons to 25 or 30. Mr. Smith says that with regards to item 16 on the police report, the fight happened across the street, not at the location. Ald. Bohl points out that the location needs a cabaret license or individual, dated party permits to have patron contests. Ald. Puente moves to renew with a warning letter based on the police report. Failed 1-3.(Alds. Kovac, Bohl and Zielinski voting "no" and Ald. Hamilton excused) Ald. Kovac moves to renew with a 10 day suspension based on the police report. Prevailed 3-0. (Ald. Puente abstaining due to the reference to a previously heard application for which he was not present and Ald. Hamilton excused)	Pass	3:0
11/3/2008	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 06 BAILEY, Ralph M., Class “B” Tavern and Record Spin applications for “The Fox Nightclub” at 421 W. Keefe Avenue. Special Letter Applicant at the table, mailing address of 3766 S. 40th St, Milw. Akuwa Dantzler, Legislative Aide for District 6, also at the table. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Ms. Dantzler says that the alderwoman's office does not have any objections. Ald. Kovac moves to grant despite items contained in the notice. Prevailed 3-0. (Alds. Hamilton and Puente excused)	Pass	3:0
11/3/2008	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 06 MC DOWELL, Lyle A., Class “B” Tavern and Record Spin renewal applications with change of hours for “Club 2-C” at 3478 N. 2nd Street. (expire 12-20-08) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 3606 N. 2nd Lane, Milw. Akuwa Dantzler, Legislative Aide for District 6, also at the table. Ms. Dantzler says that Ald. Coggs leaves the decision up to the discretion of the committee. Ald. Zielinski moves to grant despite the item on the police report. Prevailed 3-0. (Alds. Hamilton and Puente excused)	Pass	3:0
11/3/2008	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 06 CARTER, Tony M., Class “B” Tavern and Instrumental Music renewal applications with change of hours for “Ray’s Rhythm & Blues Lounge” at 2712 N. Martin L King Jr. Drive. (expire 12-12-08) Special Letter Applicant at the table, mailing address of 5477 N. 38th St., Milw 53209. Akuwa Dantzler, Legislative Aide for District 6, also at the table. Mr. Carter says that he has started scanning photo IDs when patrons enter into the establishment and there are cameras. He says that things have improved since he started scanning IDs. Mr. Carter says that one incident on the police report happened in the parking lot of another establishment, but Ald. Kovac points out that if someone left Mr. Carter's establishment and continued a problem after leaving that started in the establishment, Mr. Carter is still responsible. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Mr. Dantzler says that complaints have been received by the alderwoman's office and that an officer reported that a shooting that occurred this past weekend. Ald. Coggs recommends some sort of suspension. Mr. Carter says that he held two meetings to speak with neighbors, but no one showed up. Ald. Kovac moves to make the entire police report part of the record. Prevailed 3-0. (Alds. Puente and Hamilton excused) Ald. Kovac recommends renewal with a 20 day suspension based on the police report. Prevailed 3-0. (Alds. Puente and Hamilton excused)	Pass	3:0
11/3/2008	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 06 RAYMOND, John M., Agent for “Conundrum, Inc.”, Class “B” Tavern and Record Spin renewal applications for “Roots Restaurant, Root Cellar” at 1818 N. Hubbard Street. (expires 12-20-08) Special Letter Applicant at the table, mailing address of 1521 Ridgeview Ct., Grafton, 53024. The applicant asks to withdraw the Record Spin renewal application. Ald. Zielinski moves to accept the withdrawal. Prevailed 3-0. (Alds. Puente and Hamilton excused) Ald. Kovac moves to make the letter sent to Ald. Coggs from Mr. Raymond dated October 28th a part of the record. Prevailed 3-0. (Alds. Puente and Hamilton excused) Ald. Kovac moves to renew the application as amended. Prevailed 3-0. (Alds. Puente and Hamilton excused)	Pass	3:0
11/3/2008	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: RAMIREZ-XOLO, Juan, Class “B” Manager renewal application. (expired 6-30-08) Special Letter Applicant not appearing. Ald. Puente moves to deny based on non-appearance. Prevailed 3-0. (Alds. Hamilton and Zielinski excused)	Pass	3:0
11/3/2008	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: ANDERSON, Barbara A., Class “D” Bartender renewal application. (expires 12-31-08) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 3318 N. 17th St., Milw. The applicant says the had a gun on her for protection after leaving her place of employment Ald. Puente moves that the entire police report be made part of the record. Prevailed 3-0. (Alds. Hines, Jr. and Zielinski excused) Ald. Puente recommends approval with a 10 day suspension based on the police report. Prevailed 2-1 (Ald. Bohl voting "no", Alds. Hamilton and Zielinski excused)	Pass	2:1
11/3/2008	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: DRAKE, II, Bryan, Class “D” Bartender renewal application. (expires 12-31-08) Special Letter Applicant not appearing. Ald. Puente moves to deny based on non-appearance. Prevailed 3-0. (Alds. Hamilton and Zielinski excused)	Pass	3:0
11/3/2008	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: GAMROTH, Kimberly M., Class “D” Bartender renewal application. (expires 12-31-08) Special Letter Applicant not appearing. Ald. Puente moves to deny based on non-appearance. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Hamilton excused)	Pass	4:0
11/3/2008	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: KELEPOURIS, George G., Class “D” Bartender renewal application. (expires 12-31-08) Special Letter Applicant not appearing. Ald. Puente moves to deny based on non-appearance. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Hamilton excused)	Pass	4:0
11/3/2008	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: LINDSAY, James C., Class “D” Bartender renewal application. (expires 12-31-08) Special Letter Applicant not appearing. Ald. Puente moves to deny based on non-appearance. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Hamilton excused)	Pass	4:0
11/3/2008	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: PHILLIPS, Tim M., Class “D” Bartender renewal application. (expires 12-31-08) Special Letter Applicant requests that the application be held. Ald. Puente moves to hold to the call of the chair. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Hamilton excused)	Pass	4:0
11/3/2008	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: ROSS, Michael W., Class “D” Bartender renewal application. (expires 12-31-08) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 1517 N. Jefferson St., Milw, 53202 Applicant's warrant has been satisfied. Ald. Kovac moves to grant despite items contained in the police report. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Hamilton excused)	Pass	4:0
11/3/2008	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: SINGH, Sewak, Class “D” Bartender renewal application. (expires 12-31-08) Special Letter Applicant requests that the application be held. Ald. Zielinski moves to hold to the call of the chair. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Hamilton excused)	Pass	4:0
11/3/2008	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: URBAN, Jesse J., Class “D” Bartender renewal application. (expires 12-31-08) Special Letter Applicant not appearing. Ald. Kovac moves to deny based on non-appearance. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Hamilton excused)	Pass	4:0
11/3/2008	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: WATSON, Sylvia M., Class “D” Bartender renewal application. (expires 12-31-08) Special Letter Applicant not appearing. Ald. Puente moves to deny based on non-appearance. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Hamilton excused)	Pass	4:0
11/3/2008	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: WEAVER, Pamela E., Class “D” Bartender renewal application. (expires 12-31-08) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 3122 W. Madison St., Milw. Ald. Puente moves that the entire police report be made part of the record. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Hamilton excused) Ald. Puente moves for renewal with a 10 day suspension based on the police report. Prevailed 3-1. (Ald. Bohl voting "no" and Ald. Hamilton excused)	Pass	3:1
11/3/2008	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: WINTERS, Tyrone C., Class “D” Bartender renewal application. (expires 12-31-08) Special Letter Applicant requests that the application be held. Ald. Puente moves to hold to the call of the chair. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Hamilton excused)	Pass	4:0
11/3/2008	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 14 CASE, Erica L., Agent for “The Alchemist, LLC”, Class “B” Tavern, Tavern Amusement (Cabaret/Nite Club) and Center for the Visual & Performing Arts renewal applications with change in hours and entertainment for “The Alchemist” at 2569-71 S. Kinnickinnic Avenue. (expires 12-11-08) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 2476 S. Delaware Ave., Milw. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Ald. Zielinski moves to grant the renewal despite items contained in the notice. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Hamilton excused)	Pass	4:0
11/3/2008	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 14 SINGH, Parshotam, Class “A” Malt application for “AK Food Mart” at 2305 S. Howell Avenue. New Location Special Letter Applicant at the table. Michael Maistelman, counsel for the applicant, also at the table, as is Ald. Zielinski. Mr. Maistelman says that the objections are not substantiated by any materials in the license file. The applicant says that the license is for selling beer only. Neighborhood objectors present: Kelly Durian, 2211 S. Robinson Ave., has personally witnessed excessive littering and has consistently seen groups of people loitering outside the establishment. Charles Stamschorr, 2571 S. Brisbane Ave., has personally witnessed an individual around the premises who was picking up used cigarette butts, another individual was mumbling and individuals that are often loitering in front of the premises. He does not shop there, as he is not comfortable with the environment around the business. Vera Pawlak, 902 E. Homer St., four blocks away, says passes the location everyday. She says that she sees loitering when she is coming home from work and sees cars parked to the end of the intersection, which makes it hard to see. Ms. Pawlak says she sees loud men loitering around the establishment and that the store is dirty and unkempt. She says that the neighborhood does not need another alcohol outlet. Ms. Pawlak says she sees less loitering when she passes the location in the morning around 8:45 a.m. Meeting recess at 3:33 p.m. Meeting reconvened at 3:48 p.m. Waldek Duinerman, owns 2379 S. Howell Ave, within the block of the establishment. He used to live in the area and also works in the area. He has traveled the block twice or more times a day, five to seven days a week for seven years. He says he sees a noticeable amount of loitering in front of the store spilling out to an empty lot and cars being double-parked so people can go into the store. He sees about two to four people at a time hanging out in front of the business. He also does his banking at the Maritime Bank next door. Mr. Duinerman says there used to be what he believed to be a drug dealer who used to hang around the location and around his property, which he reported to the police. He says that there is already a store that sells beer twenty feet away. Chris Allen, 2525 S. Brisbane Ave., four blocks away from the business, Safety Chair of the Bayview Neighborhood Association. Formed a block watch program. He says that he has seen public intoxication and loitering and he admits that the problems are coming from three different convenience stores, not just the business in question. He says he sees problems in front of AK Food Mart everyday. Mr. Allen says that the proprietors of all three convenience stores in the area were invited to a block watch meeting and no one from any of the establishments attended. Neighborhood supporters: Joseph Koch, 2325 S. Howell Ave. #1204, president of the Lincoln Court Resident Organization. He says that Mr. Singh has been cooperative in dealing with parking problems that are brought to his attention and that he is a good businessperson. Mr. Koch also says that what he sees out in front of the store he wouldn't describe as loitering. He also says that he helped clean up a vacant lot in the area and put up a fence. Mr. Koch says that Mr. Singh is a good neighbor and should not be denied a business opportunity. He also says that for convenience items, he shops at Mr. Singh's store. He also says that he has not witnessed any of the problems listed in the neighborhood notice and that crime, including vandalism, is going down. Valerie Keiller, 2149 S. Woodward, three blocks from the store, says she can make a healthy meal from things bought at the store. She says that she is there everyday at 6 a.m. to catch the bus to work. Ms. Keiller says a convenience store is needed and that she would like to be able to get her beer at the same location while she is buying groceries. She says she sees none of the issues that are listed on the notice (littering, loitering, prostitution, etc.). Julio Mayorca, 4736 Harbor Dr., IL, former manager at Maritime Bank. He believes that Mr. Singh is not a bad businessperson. He also says that loitering is in various areas of the neighborhood and it is unfair for blame to be put on one person, Mr. Singh. Says he disagrees that the problems listed in the neighborhood notice occur at the establishment. Robin S. Barnes, 2345 S. Howell Ave., has lived two doors down from the business for 19 years. He says that he has never felt threatened at AK and has never seen the problems detailed in the notice at the location. He also says that he doesn't see how the liquor license would be detrimental to the community. William Anders, 2810 E. Edgerton Ave., stops two or three times a week after working from downtown. He says he has not seen any of the illegal activity detailed in the notice and thinks the license would be an asset. Georgia Lee, 2810 E. Edgerton Ave, Cudahy. She says that she used to live in the area and still frequents AK. She says that she has not noticed any illegal activity and does not think the license would be detrimental. Tom Piech, 5424 S. 21st St., says he has been in the store once a week for the last eight years. He would support the applicant getting the license and has not seen any illegal activity. Daniel Schodeberg, 1849 W. Greenfield Ave., says that the applicant has a full variety of groceries and thinks that the liquor license would add to the business and not add any trouble to the neighborhood. He says he visits the establishment about fourteen times a month and never sees illegal activity. Matthew Johnson, 2325 S. Howell Ave. #1207, says he has not really seen loitering at the location and competition would be good for the neighborhood. Kathleen Hoffmann, 2325 S. Howell Ave., says she has not seen any loitering at the location. She says what is one more store in the neighborhood selling alcohol. She also says that she has not seen any double parking. Jeff Heppert, business owner at 1223 W. National Ave. He says that he visits the business weekly or bi-weekly. He thinks the license will allow the applicant to be competitive and stay in the neighborhood. David Furst, 2325 S. Howell Ave., has lived there 15 years and visits the establishment everyday. He supports the applicant having the beer license and has not seen any illegal activity at the establishment. Diane Samenko, 2325 S. Howell Ave. #206, says she doesn't see a reason why the applicant should not receive a liquor license. She says that she has lived in the area for ten years and has not seen any of the illegal activity listed in the notice at the establishment. Meeting recessed at 5:29 p.m. Meeting reconvened at 5:36 p.m. George Henning, 740 N. Linus, two and a half blocks away from the store for about four years. Says he has not seen the problems listed in the notice at the establishment and that the applicant getting a license would be an asset to the community. Edward Williams, 2337 S. Kinnickinnic Ave, for about 12 years. Says he does not see why the applicant should not get a liquor license and that he does not see any illegal activity at the location. He also says that he goes in the store sometimes four or five times a day. Joanne Iacono, 2149 S. Woodward, has lived there over thirty years, is not opposed to the applicant receiving the license and says that the location is convenient for her. She does not think it would be detrimental to the neighborhood. Brenda Silva, 1535 S. 2nd St., has lived at the address for 28 years. She says it would be more convenient to go to the establishment for beer instead of crossing the street to go to another establishment. She also says that the liquor license would Ethel Pfapp, 150 E. Juneau #305, says that she goes to the establishment three times a month. Would support the licensee receiving a license. Joan Nelson, 2345 S. Howell Ave. #105, lives about three houses away from the establishment. She says she agrees with the supportive testimony and has never seen any loitering in front of the establishment. Francis Heidenreich, 2345 S. Howell Ave., says he would prefer to go to just one store for all his needs, including beer. He says he has seen double parking, but when Mr. Heidenreich sees loitering he tells the applicant and the applicant takes care of it. David Nuetzel, 2147 S. Winchester, about two and a half blocks away, agrees with the supportive testimony. He does see occasional panhandlers, but does not see any other illegal activity at the location. Mr. Singh says that his business cannot survive without the beer license. He also says that he has wanted to have a liquor license for four years. Ald. Zielinski says that the establishment having a beer license is not good for the neighborhood. He also says that there are ten other locations where alcohol can be purchased in the area. Ald. Kovac moves to make the one-mile radius concentration map dated October 1, 2008 centered on 2305 S. Howell Ave. part of the record. Prevailed 3-0. (Alds. Hamilton and Zielinski excused) Ald. Puente points out that Ald. Zielinski said he would support the license if the applicant did something different with the location, so he thinks that Ald. Zielinski's opposition is not really about concentration. Ald. Puente moves to grant despite items contained in the notice Prevailed 2-1. (Ald. Kovac voting "no" and Alds. Zielinski and Hamilton excused)	Pass	2:1
11/3/2008	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 02 KIMBROUGH, Mario V., Agent for “Universal Estates, LLC”, Class “B” Tavern renewal application with change of hours and an age distinction of 25 years of age and older Sunday thru Thursday and 30 years of age and older Friday & Saturday and NEW Dance application for “Nostalgia II” at 9316 W. Appleton Avenue. (expires 12-10-08) Special Letter Applicant at the table, mailing address of 9316 W. Appleton Ave. #1. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Mr. Kimbrough says that the business has been restructured. The music has been changed and the age limit on the weekends has been raised to 30. Ald. Kovac moves to approve the renewal despite items contained in the notice. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Hamilton excused)	Pass	4:0
11/3/2008	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 15 KHARAG, Paramjeet S., Agent for “Mid City Food & Liquor, LLC”, Class “A” Liquor & Malt application for “Mid City Liquor” at 1935 W. Center Street. Special Letter Applicant at the table, W142 N5005 Golden Fields Dr., Menomonee Falls, WI No neighborhood objectors present when called. Barbara Reese, Legislative Aide for District 15 present. Ald. Hines, Jr. leaves the decision to the discretion of the committee. The applicant is buying the business from the current owner. Ald. Kovac moves to grant. Prevailed 3-0. (Alds. Puente and Hamilton excused)	Pass	3:0
11/3/2008	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 15 MC COVERY, Alicia D., Agent for “Ike’s Lounge, LLC”, Class “B” Tavern and Record Spin applications for “Ike’s Lounge” at 2432 W. Garfield Avenue. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 6701 N. 54th St. Barbara Reese, Legislative Aide for District 15 also present. Ms. McCovery says that she has not heard any complaints from neighbors. She says that she took all the police department's suggestions, including getting cameras, security and a metal detector wand. Ald. Puente moves that the entire police report become part of the record. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Hamilton excused) Ms. McCovery says that there have not been any other incidents since the additional security was installed. Ms. Reese says that the alderman has no objections but wants to point out that no dancing is allowed and that Ald. Hines would like for the security measures to be kept up. Ald. Kovac moves to grant despite items contained in the notice. Prevailed 3-1. (Ald. Puente voting "no" and Ald. Hamilton excused)	Pass	3:1
11/3/2008	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 15 MC COVERY, Alicia D., Class “B” Tavern renewal application and NEW Record Spin application for “Ike’s Lounge” at 2432 W. Garfield Avenue. (expires 12-10-08) Special Letter Applicant at the table as is Legislative Aide Barbara Reese. Ms. Reese says that Ald. Hines, Jr. trusts the judgment of the committee. Ald. Puente moves to make the entire police report part of the record. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Hamilton excused) No neighborhood objectors present when called. Ald. Kovac moves to approve the renewal with a 30 day suspension of the Class "B" license and to grant the new Record Spin application despite items contained in the police report. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Hamilton excused)	Pass	4:0
11/3/2008	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 04 MANJEE, Habib, Agent for “Lady Bug Club, LLC”, Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Amusement (Cabaret/Nite Club) renewal applications with change of hours and entertainment for “Ladybug Club/618 Live on Water” at 622 N. Water Street. (expire 12-20-08) Special Letter Applicant at the table as is Ald. Bauman. Ald. Zielinski moves to make a submitted operating plan for the establishment part of the record. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Hamilton excused) Nicholas Murado, 231 W. Wisconsin Ave., Director of Operations for the establishment. Mr. Murado says that the business is proactive about dealing with problems and works with the police department. Mr. Murado brings up an incident that happened a few days ago that is not on the police report. He says that staff patrols the surrounding area, not just the front of the establishment. Over 400 people will exit the establishment at one time at the end of the night. He also says that the establishment never goes over capacity. Ald. Puente moves to make the entire police report part of the record. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Hamilton excused) Regarding item number 22 on the police report, the applicant says that the incident did not happen at all and that the underage ticket issued to them was dismissed. Ald. Puente says that a lot of police resources are being used to deal with the crowds and problems at the club. He asks the applicant how the business is keeping fights and other altercations from happening. The applicant says that these types of incidents occur at establishments that serve alcohol. Ald. Puente asks Ald. Bauman if the police department regularly reserves police resources to deal with the club. Ald. Bauman says he believes so. Ald. Zielinski says that the applicant is not saying the business will do anything differently to prevent things from happening. The applicant says that situations occur that do not appear on the police report because they are handled professionally and prevented before they become problems. Mr. Manjee says that more people are being hired and have been hired since May and that the business works with the police department by letting them know when the crowd will be let out of the building. Mr. Manjee also says that in the summer they stopped serving alcohol early, about 1:45 a.m. Mr. Murado says that most of the patrons park at the corner of Broadway and Michigan. For underage parties on Friday nights, the closing time is midnight. He says that some underage persons leave the club and loiter in parking lots after closing time. Neighborhood objectors present: Michael Levine, representing MBI Properties, owns property on Broadway and Wisconsin Ave. He says that the area has seen an increase in graffiti, broken windows, loitering, fighting and cruising due to the Ladybug Club. He says that the club needs to get under control. Ald. Puente asks if Mr. Levine has observed problems personally. Mr. Levine says that he has seen patrons leave the establishment and loiter and do donuts in the parking lot. Beth Nichols, executive director of Milwaukee Downtown, 600 E. Wells St. She has not been a direct witness of the issues, but she can say that there has been cruising and violent behavior in the area. Donald Arenson, 608 N. Broadway. He says that the club is directly at fault for the problems in the area. He also says that he has witnessed fights, public urination involving the clubs patrons every night that the club is open. He says that teen nights are also total chaos. Mary Jungers, 608 N. Broadway. Is showing a compilation of video from 6/23, 9/27, 10/18 and 10/31 of 2008. The footage is shot from the window of Ms. Jungers. She says she has witnessed cruising, public urination, fight and loud music from patrons leaving the Ladybug Club. Ald Puente moves to make the compilation DVD of footage part of the record. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Hamilton excused) Mr. Murado says that e-mails were exchanged between the business and Mr. Arenson, but Mr. Arenson did not meet with them to discuss problems. Mr. Arenson says he has personally seen patrons leave the bar and come over to the area and cause problems. Ald Puente moves to make the second DVD of footage part of the record. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Hamilton excused) Ms. Jungers says that all the incidents only happen when the club is open. She says that she spent time at her current address before the establishment opened in 2004, and she says that the incidents did not happen before the club opened. Mr. Murado says that armed security guards are outside and are not allowed inside the club. He also says that what the video shows is atypical. He also says that a dog is used on occasion for security. Ms. Jungers says that most of the problems occur on teen nights. Ald. Bauman says that problems have been shown to occur in the area of Broadway and Michigan, which is where Mr. Murado says that patrons park. He recommends non-renewal. Ald. Zielinski moves for a 45 day suspension based on items on the police report and neighborhood objections. Prevailed 3-1. (Ald. Bohl voting "no" and Ald. Hamilton excused) Ald. Puente says he is supporting the motion because of seeing the video of all the noise and disorder and because of all the police resources that the club is using.	Pass	3:1
10/27/2008	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	HEARING NOTICES SENT
10/7/2008	0	COMMON COUNCIL	ASSIGNED TO

Number

080873

Version

Original

Reference

Sponsor

The Chair

Title

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

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