City of Milwaukee - File #: 081061

• File #: 081061
• Version: 0
• Type: Motion
• Status: Passed
• File created: 11/25/2008
• In control: LICENSES COMMITTEE
• Final action: 1/16/2009
• 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
1/16/2009	0	COMMON COUNCIL	APPROVED; Minutes note: The question was put: Have the members of the Common Council read the Report and Recommendations of the Licenses Committee? All members present indicated that they had done so.	Pass	13:0
1/16/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL	Pass	5:0
1/6/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 08 PEARMAN, Lang E., Class “A” Liquor & Malt application for “Beer ‘n Tobacco” at 4306 W. Forest Home Avenue. New Location Special Letter Applicant at the table, 3622 N. 61st St., as is Ald. Donovan. Ald. Donovan asks that the item be held. Ald. Dudzik requests time to mail out a notice to his constituents since the location is on the border of his district. Ald. Zielinski moves to hold to the call of the chair. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
1/6/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 14 DANOWSKI, Daniel J., Agent for “Magic Dann’s, LLC”, Class “B” Beer, “C” Wine and Instrumental Music applications for “Magic Dann’s Jazz & Blues Restaurant” at 2691 S. Kinnickinnnic Avenue. New Location Special Letter Applicant at the table, 2415 S. Howell Ave. Jason Turay, member of the LLC, also at the table. The applicant says that the plan is only to sell beer and wine with a sitdown dinner, not to have a bar. Ald. Zielinski says he believes that the establishment is a good fit for the area. Grant by Ald. Zielinski despite items contained in the notice. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
1/6/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 14 MACE, Mark E., Agent for “Planet Marky, Inc.”, Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Dance renewal applications for “Planet Marky” at 3585 S. Howell Avenue. (expire 1-19-09) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 7330 S. 68th St., Franklin. The applicant says that he never told the police that fighting at the bar was not a big deal and was contesting the charge with the police. Mr. Mace says that he has bought an ID scanner for the bar and has taken steps to prevent the fighting. No neighborhood objectors present when called. The applicant also says that he has also made personnel changes at the bar. Grant by Ald. Zielinski with a 15-day suspension based on the police report. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
1/6/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 12 BLASKOWSKI, Steven D., Agent for “CJ Towing, LLC”, Junk Dealer application for “CJ Towing” at 1000-D W. Bruce Street. New Location Special Letter Applicant at the table, 1109 S. 86th St., West Allis Deena Bahling, member of the LLC, also at the table. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Ald. Witkowiak has no objections. Grant by Ald. Kovac despite items contained in the notice. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Zielinski excused)	Pass	4:0
1/6/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 12 REHAN, Rakesha, Agent for “Rap Us Corp.”, Class “A” Liquor & Malt application for “Fine Vineyard” at 601-B S. 1st Street. Special Letter Applicant at the table. Ald. Witkowiak also at the table. Grant by Ald. Hamilton. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
1/6/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 12 OROZCO, Ramon, Agent for “3 Hermanos, Inc.”, Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Dance renewal applications with change of hours for “Club 3 Hermanos Restaurant”at 1328-32 W. Lincoln Avenue. (expires 2-13-09) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 2125 S. 35th St., 53215. Ald. Witkowiak at the table as well. No neighborhood objectors present when called. No objections from Ald. Witkowiak. Grant by Ald. Coggs. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Zielinski excused)	Pass	4:0
1/6/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 12 WALKER, Patrice L., Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Dance renewal applications with change of hours and an age distinction of 25 years of age and older for “F & P’s Lounge” at 1734 W. Greenfield Avenue. (expires 2-4-09) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 908 A. S. 25th St., as is Ald. Witkowiak. Ms. Walker says that the previous security company has been replaced. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Ald.Witkowiak asks that the applicant be mindful of the volume of the music at the bar but otherwise has no objections. Grant by Ald. Kovac with a warning letter based on the police report. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Zielinski excused)	Pass	4:0
1/6/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 12 LOPEZ, Jesus, Class “B” Tavern renewal application for “El Gallo De Oro” at 1500 W. Mitchell Street. (expires 2-5-09) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 1500 W. Mitchell st. Jose Ramirez, 1577 S. 22nd St., as translator. Ald. Witkowiak also at the table. Ald. Kovac moves to make the entire police report part of the permanent record. Prevailed 5-0. No neighborhood objectors present when called. The applicant says that he sends workers out at closing time to make sure that patrons are not rowdy. Ald. Witkowiak says that he has talked to neighbors about complaints, but none have appeared to testify. He also says that he has talked to the applicant about the security he has hired. Ald. Kovac moves to renew the license with a 60-day suspension based on items contained in the police report. Prevailed 3-2. (Ald. Bohl and Ald. Coggs voting "no")	Pass	3:2
1/6/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 03 RASMUSSEN, Kirk R., Agent for “Axels, Inc.”, Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Dance renewal applications with change of officer and hours for “Axels” at 2859 N. Oakland Avenue. (expires 2-8-09) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 2863 N. Oakland Ave. Atty. Peter Arnold appearing as counsel. The applicant says there are two bouncers and an ID scanner at the location. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Grant by Ald. Kovac with a warning based on the police report. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
1/6/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 15 STONE, Danette A., Agent for “Black N Black, Inc.”, Class “A” Liquor & Malt renewal application for “Vliet Discount Liquor” at 3901 W. Vliet Street. (expires 2-4-09) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 3215 N. 47th St. The applicant spells her name Danette Stone-BELL. Alex Runner, Staff Assistant to District 15, at the table. Clifford Bell, husband of the applicant, 3215 N. 47th St., also at the table, as is Dino Simmons. Both men help run the business. Ald. Zielinski moves to make the entire police report part of the permanent record. Prevailed 5-0. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Mr. Runner says that there have been a few neighborhood complaints, but he also says that the applicants have been good owners and responsive to problems. Ald. Hamilton moves to grant with a warning letter based on the police report. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
1/6/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 09 TSIRLIN, Michael, Agent for “Accord Automotive, LLC”, Secondhand Motor Vehicle Dealer application for “Accord Automotive” at 5200 W. Mill Road. New Location Special Letter Applicant at the table, 10870 N. Oriole Lane. Ald. Puente at the table as is Marvin Pratt. The location is presently a repair business and the applicant wants to sell cars that are left behind by customers. Ald. Puente says that he is not opposed to the license as long as the applicant adheres to the conditions put on the business by the Board of Zoning Appeals. Grant by Ald. Coggs. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
1/6/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 04 SCHILZ, Jane M., Agent for “Lane Sheridan, LLC”, Class “B” Tavern application for “Javino” at 330 E. Menomonee Street. New Location Applicant not appearing. Ald. Zielinski moves to hold to the call of the chair. Prevailed 5-0. Applicant now present at 1:57 P.M. Ald. Kovac moves to reconsider. Prevailed 3-0. (Ald. Coggs and Ald. Zielinski excused) Vi Barczak, husband of the applicant, also present. Grant by Ald. Kovac. Prevailed 3-0. (Ald. Coggs and Ald. Zielinski excused)	Pass	3:0
1/6/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 01 RIZVI, Syed M.H., Agent for “Amara Petroleum, Inc.”, Extended Hours Establishment application for “Amara Petroleum” at 4057 N. Green Bay Avenue. New Location Special Letter Applicant at the table, 5473 N. Shasta Dr., as is Marvin Pratt. Mr. Pratt says that certain police charges involved the son of the applicant, who no longer works at the business. Mr. Pratt also mentions that the applicant and his wife had health problems that they were dealing with at the time that the problems at the store occurred. Ald. Kovac asks if the applicant knew that his store was selling prohibited items. The applicant says that the items are no longer in the store and that his son had been in charge when the items were stocked in the store. Ald. Coggs asks the applicant who works at the store and who orders supplies from the store now. The applicant says that he does all the ordering for the store and that he has good employees working at the store. Ald. Hamilton is not in support of a twenty-four hour license due to the police report. Mr. Pratt proposes closing at midnight for a period of time, and then revisiting the application after a period of time. Ald. Hamilton moves to hold to the call of the chair. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Zielinski excused)	Pass	5:0
1/6/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 10 CHRISTIAN, Kathleen M., Agent for “STP, Inc.”, Class “B” Tavern renewal application with change of hours for “Narrow Lane” at 5526 W. North Avenue. (expires 1-31-09) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 3961 E. High St., Oak Creek. The applicant says that the police reports has errors. Ms. Christian says that there are brand new security cameras at the establishment, including outside and in the back parking lot. The applicant says that the bar is now closed between 10:00 p.m. and midnight every night and that she has all female bartenders who are never left alone. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Grant by Ald. Hamilton with a 15-day suspension based on the second item on the police report. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
1/6/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 05 NANGAH, Humphrey F., Agent for “Diamonds, Inc.”, Class “B” Tavern and Record Spin renewal applications with change of hours for “Diamonds Pub & Grill” at 7607 W. Hampton Avenue. (expires 2-4-09) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 4900 N. 60th St. Ald. Bohl says that the applicant mentioned a number of changes that he was planning to make at the establishment and that the changes have not been made, including opening a restaurant at the location. The applicant says that problems with the bank prevented the restaurant. He says that he has changed the crowd at the bar to more mature, working class people. Mr. Nangah also says that he is asking for an extra one or two hours a day of operation and he is not trying to change the atmosphere. Mr. Nangah is still planning on a restaurant and has done upgrades in the kitchen, made security changes and done some remodeling. Neighborhood supporters present: Mark Ealey, 4227 W. Bonnie Place, patron of the establishment for the last three years. He is in support of the license. Terrence Ronning, 4467 N. 50th St., has been a regular patron since the bar opened. He says that the business has a family atmosphere. He is in support of the license. Betty Currie, 8549 N. 106th St., is the bartender there. She says that a lot of changes have been made at the establishment and there is a older crowd now. Max Walker, 9720 W. Green Tree Rd., has been patronizing the bar for about five or six years. He is in support of the license and recommends the establishment to his friends. He says that the business is a nice sports bar. Ald. Kovac points out that most of the previous problems happened after midnight, and he asks the applicant about staying open later in light of the fact that most incidents happened late. Mr. Nangah says that the age of the crowd is now older, which has reduced problems. Ald. Bohl says that the neighbors of the business are not opposed to the change in hours. Grant by Ald. Hamilton despite items contained in the notice. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
1/6/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 14 ARTEAGA, Ricardo D., Agent for “R D Arteaga, Inc.”, Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Dance applications for “Bar 13” at 2936 S. 13th Street. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 10431 W. St. Francis, Greenfield. Sylvia Lagiewka, 10431 W. St. Francis, Greenfield, fiancee of the applicant, also at the table. Ald. Zielinski says that neighbors who want to testify could not attend the meeting, so he would like testimony of neighbors present to be put on the record and that the application be held to the call of the chair. Ald. Zielinski moves to make the entire police report part of the record. Prevailed 5-0. Neighborhood supporters: Vojislav Tubic, 3703 W. Ruskin St., part owner of the building. He says that the business area is strictly commercial and there have never been any problems at the location. Mr. Tubic says that he does not understand Ald. Zielinski's opposition to the license and that he had never heard any neighborhood complaints. Stojan Coralic, 3101 W. Coldspring Rd., Greenfield. Owner of the building and previous licensee for the last two years. He says that there have nev er been any complaints from neighbors previously. Luis Santiago, 2936 A S. 13th st. #1. He supports the license and lives upstairs from the business. Joseph Karolewicz, 3060 S. 10th St., frequents the establishment every weekend and has never had any problems there. Jetzenia Medina, 2936 A S. 13th St. #4, lives upstairs from the business. Also patronizes the business and has had no problems. Marko Coralic, son of Stojan Coralic. He says that when he goes with his father to collect the rent, he has never seen problems at the bar. Ald. Zielinski moves to hold to the call of the chair. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
1/6/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 03 ALI, Murad M., Agent for “Four Star Inc. of Milwaukee”, Class “A” Malt application and Extended Hours Establishment application (24/7) for “Murray Pantry” at 2430 N. Murray Avenue. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 9541 W. Oklahoma Ave. #108. The applicant says that he is buying an existing business. Ald. Kovac says the the ownership of the business has changed hands a few times in the last few months. The applicant says the previous owner had an economic problem and had to sell it. Neighborhood objector present: Michael Maierle, 2018 E. Branch Ave., vice president of the Greenwich Village Neighborhood Association. He says that the association does not oppose the license, although neighbors have issues with the condition of the property and litter around the store. Ald. Kovac advises the applicant to have a worker pick up litter throughout the day. Grant by Ald. Kovac despite items contained in the notice. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
1/6/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 03 DEBEBE, Yitletu, Agent for “Ethiopian Cottage Restaurant, Inc.”, Class “B” Beer & “C” Wine Service Bar Only applications for “Ethiopian Cottage Restaurant” at 1824 N. Farwell Avenue. New Location Special Letter Applicant at the table, 2628 N. 66th St., Wauwatosa. Ms. Grill says that the applicant currently has a Class "B" Tavern license and is asking for a reduction in the license to Service Bar only. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Grant by Ald. Hamilton. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
1/6/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 12 MERCADO, JR, Santiago S., Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Dance applications for “Chivas Bar” at 644 S. 9th Street. Special Letter Applicant not at the table. Ald. Witkowiak asks that the application be held. Ald. Zielinski moves to hold to the call of the chair. Prevailed 5-0. Applicant now at the table at 6:17 p.m. Ald. Hamilton moves to reconsider. Prevailed 5-0. Grant by Ald. Kovac despite items in the notice. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
1/6/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 03 DEUSTER, Andrew C., Agent for “Delux Entertainment, LLC”, Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Amusement (Cabaret/Nite Club) renewal applications with change of hours for “Decibel” at 1905 E. North Avenue. (expires 2-5-09) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 174 County Road D, Belgium. Atty. Frank Gimbel appearing as counsel. Atty. Gimbel says that after viewing the video from the establishment, the police only filed charges against the patron involved in the incident on the police report, not the business. Atty. Gimbel says that the complaints filed should not be considered by the committee. He also says that the complaints filed by patrons accuse the owners of trying to create a whites-only establishment, although he points out that a co-owner of the bar, other employees and some patrons of the bar are African-American. Atty. Schrimpf says that if discrimination is found by the Equal Rights Division, then the committee can take action on it. Objectors present: Raffiuel Prater, 4307 N. 13th St. He says that he and friends went to the bar on two occasions and were denied access based on their clothing. Their clothing was described as "urbanwear" and as too baggy. Mr. Prater says that the clothing they were wearing was not as described and he feels that they were denied entry based on their race. Atty. Gimbel asks Mr. Prater how he came to come in contact with his lawyer. Mr. Prater says that it is a better question for the other objector present at the table. John Jordan, 8543 W. Glendale Ave., says he believes that he and his friends, including Mr. Prater, were turned away because they are African-American. Mr. Jordan says that he found the attorney with whom he has been corresponding. He also says that he does not dress in a unprofessional manner and was wearing a suit on two occasions when he was turned away from the business for wearing "urban wear". Mr. Jordan also says that a white patron entered the business wearing the same outfits that Mr. Jordan wore previously and he was granted entry. Supporter present: Frank Vitucci, 1832 E. North Ave., general manager of Vitucci's. He lives down the street from the bar and he says that he sees a mix of all different races in the establishment, including African-American. Jace Stamates, 712 E Clark St., was the general manager of CANS Bar and Canteen, which is located near Decibel. He says that he has been inside the establishment often and says that he believes that it is very racially diverse. Dustin Bowie, partner in the business at Decibel, at the table. Atty. Gimbel asks Mr. Bowie if anyone has been denied access based on race, and Mr. Bowie says no. Mr. Bowie also says that there are African-American employees working at the bar. Mr. Deuster says that cameras with audio have been installed at the front door and every instance of someone being turned away is documented in a log. Mr. Deuster says that the staff at the door does ask them to come to the door on occasion to review the decisions they make with regards to dress code. He says that sometimes they agree with the staff and sometimes the decisions are overturned. Grant by Ald. Hamilton with a warning letter holding open the racial discrimination complaints. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
1/6/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 15 REID, Devon L., Agent for “Questions, Inc.”, Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Amusement (Cabaret/Nite Club) renewal applications with change of hours and entertainment for “Questions Entertainment” at 3041 W. North Avenue. (expires 2-9-09) Special Letter Applicant at the table. Atty. Matthew Lerner from Maistelman and Associates at the table as is Alex Runner, Staff Assistant for District 15. The applicant requests the application being held since the primary attorney for the applicant is out of town. Ald. Hamilton moves to make a letter from Atty. Michael Maistelman requesting the application be held made part of the record. Prevailed 5-0. Neighborhood objectors present: David Ingvoldstad, 3117-19 W. North Ave., lives a block away from the bar. He says that there have been gunshots in the area of his home, including one that came into his home. He also says that traffic problems and blockage of the alleyways are also an issue. Sgt. Ulickey confirms that there was a fatal shooting at the location in October of 2007 that was not considered at the previous committee meeting. Atty. Lerner asks if Mr. Ingvoldstad knows that the bullet that came into his house was fired by a patron of the bar, and Mr. Ingvoldstad says that he does not know for sure. Tinghong Lee, 3119 W. North Ave. She says that a bullet that came from the vicinity of the bar went through her bedroom window. She is not support of the license. Atty. Lerner requests that item 33 on the police report not be considered by the committee since it occured down the street and not at the bar. Members will get a transcript of this hearing for their books for the next meeting. Alex Runner said that the alderman has been concerned about this establishment for a while, although their security is very impressive, and they have had multiple meetings with the police related to this establishment. Ald. Coggs moves to hold to the call of the chair. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
1/6/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: ANDREJCZAK, Steven E., Class “D” Bartender application. Special Letter Grant by Ald. Hamilton. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Zielinski excused)	Pass	4:0
1/6/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: BURRIS, Harold E., Class “D” Bartender renewal application. (expired 12-31-08) Special Letter Deny, based on non-appearance, by Ald. Kovac. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Zielinski excused)	Pass	4:0
1/6/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: CARINI, Joseph W., Class “D” Bartender renewal application. (expired 12-31-08) Special Letter Deny, based on non-appearance, by Ald. Hamiilton. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Zielinski excused)	Pass	4:0
1/6/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: BAILEY, Darnell D., Class “D” Bartender application. Special Letter Grant by Ald. Kovac. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Zielinski excused)	Pass	4:0
1/6/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: DHILLON, Parminderjeet S., Class “D” Bartender application. Special Letter Deny, based on non-appearance, by Ald. Zielinski. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Coggs excused)	Pass	4:0
1/6/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: CLEVELAND, Billy R., Class “D” Bartender renewal application. (expired 12-31-08) Special Letter Grant, with a 30-day suspension based on the police report, by Ald. Kovac. Prevailed 4-1. (Ald. Coggs voting "no")	Pass	4:1
1/6/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: JANUSZ, Darlene J., Class “D” Bartender renewal application. Special Letter Grant by Ald. Hamilton. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Coggs excused)	Pass	4:0
1/6/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: KALSKI, Susan, Class “D” Bartender renewal application. (expired 12-31-08) Special Letter Grant by Ald. Coggs. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
1/6/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: MENDEZ, Vickey L., Class “D” Bartender renewal application. (expired 12-31-08) Special Letter Grant by Ald. Zielinski. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
1/6/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: AGRINSONI, Ramon P., Direct Seller application. Special Letter Atty. Frederick Klements present on behalf of the applicant. Grant by Ald. Hamilton. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
1/6/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: ALVAREZ, Daniel, Agent for “DMA Contractors, LLC”, Home Improvement Contractor application for “DMA Contractors” at 2635 S. Meadowlark Drive, New Berlin. Special Letter Applicant's new address: 2463 S. 59th St., West Allis, WI 53219 Grant by Ald. Kovac. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
1/6/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 15 CAMPBELL, Beverly D., Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Amusement (Cabaret/Nite Club) applications with an age distinction of 25 years of age and older everyday except Thursday which is 35 years of age and older for “Mc Neal’s Lounge” at 2035 W. Fond du Lac Avenue. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 4256 N. 104th St. #5. Thomas McNealey, 4256 N. 104th St. #5, manager of the establishment, also at the table. Alex Runner, Staff Assistant to Ald. Hines, at the table. Objectors present when called: Officer Larry Leibsle of District 3 at the table to testify about the history of the location when it was previously licensed as "Leoric", including drug activity. Officer Kevin Matte of the Sensitive Crimes Division at the table. He was a squad partner of Ofc. Leibsle and testifies as to the problems with the previous establishment at the location, including drug activity. Mr. Runner says that Ald. Hines has concerns about the license due to the history of problems at the location. Mr. McNeeley says that he and the applicant want to be a part of the revitalization of the area and have been working with the alderman's office and with the area's Community Development program. Mr. Runner says that the neighbors do not believe that the proposed business is a good fit for the neighborhood and that it is not something President Hines is excited about. President Hines and the neighbors would prefer something else at this location. Ald. Hamilton moves to make the entire plan of operation part of the permanent record. Prevailed 5-0. Ald. Zielinski moves to deny based on the testimony of the police department and the alderman's office. Prevailed 5-0. Ald. Zielinski moves to reconsider. Prevailed 5-0. The applicants agree to withdraw the application. Ald. Zielinski moves to accept the withdrawal of the application. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
1/6/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL; Minutes note: Approval by Ald. Kovac. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
1/6/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: BALL, Tracy M., Class “D” Bartender renewal application. (expired 12-31-08) Special Letter Applicant not appearing. Ald. Kovac moves to hold to the call of the chair. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Zielinski excused)	Pass	4:0
1/6/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: GARCIA, Victoria, Class “D” Bartender application. Special Letter Applicant requested, via the License Division, that this application be held. Ald. Kovac moves to hold to the call of the chair at the applicant's request. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Coggs excused)	Pass	4:0
1/6/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 13 HERR, Robert J., Junk Collector Truck application for “Robert’s Junk” at 2272 S. 18th Street. New Location Special Letter Applicant not at the table. Ald. Witkowski at the table. Ald. Coggs moves to deny based on non-appearance. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
1/6/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: KRAWCZYK, Richard A., Class “D” Bartender renewal application. (expired 12-31-08) Special Letter Grant with a 20-day suspension based on the police report by Ald. Hamilton. Prevailed 3-2. (Ald. Bohl and Ald. Coggs voting "no")	Pass	3:2
1/6/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: MACHNITZKY, Michael F.K., Class “D” Bartender renewal application. (expired 12-31-08) Special Letter The applicant asked, via the License Division, that this application be held. Ald. Zielinski moves to hold to the call of the chair at the applicant's request. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
1/6/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: SWAN, JR, Steven C., Class “D” Bartender application. Special Letter Ald. Coggs moves to deny based on non-appearance. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
1/6/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: ZIERATH, Daniel P., Class “D” Bartender application. Special Letter Ald. Zielinski moves to deny based on the police report. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
1/6/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: TOLEDO, Katherine, Class “D” Bartender renewal application. (expired 12-31-08) Special Letter Ald. Hamilton moves to deny based on non-appearance. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
1/6/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: REED, Raymond L., Agent for “All Around Home Improvement, Inc.”, Home Improvement Contractor application for “All Around Home Improvement” at 5135 W. Keefe Avenue. Special Letter Grant by Ald. Hamilton. Prevailed 5-0. Ald. Hamilton moves to reconsider. Prevailed 5-0. Grant, pending the satisfactory inspection by the Dept. of Neighborhood Services prior to January 16, 2009, by Ald. Hamilton. Prevailed 5-0. Otherwise, this matter will be returned to committee or held in Council.	Pass	5:0
1/6/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: WESSEL, Robert A., Class “D” Bartender renewal application. (expired 12-31-08) Special Letter Robert Colczewski , 2901 S. 11th St., owner of Schultz's and the applicant's employee, at the table. Ald. Zielinski moves to deny based on the police report. Withdrawn. Grant, with a 30-day suspension based on the police report, by Ald. Hamilton. Prevailed 3-2. (Ald. Zielinski and Ald. Coggs voting "no")	Pass	3:2
1/6/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: ALEXANDER, Jennifer S., Motion to rescind the issuance of a warning letter with the Bartender renewal license granted by the Common Council on December 16, 2008. Ald. Hamilton moves to approve. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
1/6/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 13 ACOSTA AGUILAR, Gabino, Agent for “Estrellas De Millenium, LLC”, Class “B” Tavern, Tavern Amusement (Cabaret/Nite Club) and Center for the Visual & Performing Arts applications for “Estrellas De Millenium” at 546 W. College Avenue. New Location Special Letter Applicant at the table, 546 W. College Ave. Ald. Witkowski at the table as well. Camilo Acosta, 32255 Bacon Rd., IL and Donna Delara Summers, 7942 Canterbury Ridge, South Beloit, IL also at the table. Ms. Acosta explains how the operation would work, including use of wrist bands and security guards. Ald. Zielinski moves to make a map of the area bordering College Ave. submitted by Ald. Witkowski part of the record (Exhibit 1). Prevailed 5-0. Neighborhood objectors present: Todd Weber, 228 W. Alvina Ave., about two blocks from the establishment. He is a police officer and a resident of the community. Mr. Weber says that he is worried about the crowds at the venue and how it would be handled by the reduced police coverage in the area. He is also worried about loud noise and a large amount of vehicles parking in his subdivision. Dennis Trzcinski, 6239 S. 3rd St., less than a block away from the establishment. He is a police officer and a resident, and he is concerned about the size of the crowds that will be at the venue. He is not in support of the license. Connie Wilson, 6220 S. 1st St., president of the neighborhood association. She says that she is in agreement with Officer Weber and is not in support of the license. Gary Paccesny, 152 W. Goldleaf, about three blocks away from the establishment. He says that he does not believe that there will be enough parking at the establishment, which will lead to parking problems in the neighborhood. Lt. Steve Anderson of the Oak Creek police department, 301 W. Bryan Road. He says that parking at the venue is a concern for the Oak Creek police department. Mark Winfrey, 313 W. Uncas Ave. He is not in support of the license and he says that he fears for the safety of small children in the neighborhood who may be out when patrons of the business are driving around looking for parking. Shawn Nadonly, 163 W. Goldleaf Ave., is not in support of the license and is concerned about a noise nuisance. Toni Fare, 330 W. College Ave., has lived in the neighborhood since 1979. She is opposed to the license due to concerns about noise and parking problems. Dan Palmisano, 322 W. College Ave, about fifty feet from the establishment. He is concerned about the traffic overflow. Laurie Spiros, 6160 S. 6th St., Unit E7. She is in opposition to the license and does not think that the venue is appropriate for the residential area. Ald. Hamilton moves to make to aerial photographs provided by Ms. Spiros part of the record (Exhibit 2). Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Kovac excused) Terrence Kehoe, 3267 E. Ramsay Ave, Cudahy. His son has a business at 513 E. College Ave. He is opposed to the license. Milan Wilson, 6220 S. 1st St., has lived in the area for twenty years and is concerned about the noise that the venue will create. Supporters of the license: Luis Skariba, 188 E. Bluewater Lane, Vernon Hills, IL, is the video DJ for the company at another venue. He thinks that having a building empty for over ten years could be a hazard. He says that the bands from other countries do not come every Friday or Saturday. Mr. Skariba says that most of the bands will be local bands that would draw about 300 to 400 people. He says that a crowd of 1,000 would be a rare occurrence. Camilo Acosta says that they will only allow the amount of people that the city will allow them to have. The applicant says that all he wants is two or three months to prove the he can run the business. Abraham Summers, owns the bar in Beloit at which the applicant curently runs a club. He says that he never has any problems. Ald. Witkowski says that the applicant has kept changing the kind of business that he wants to open at the location. He says that the building has been empty because of the problem history at the location. Ald. Witkowiak requests that the committee deny the license. Ald. Zielinski moves to deny the license based on neighborhood objections. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
1/5/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR; Minutes note: Ald. Coggs moves to hold to the call of the chair. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Zielinski excused)	Pass	4:0
1/5/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 06 GREEN, Miguel L., Class “B” Manager application Applicant at the table, 4534 N. 68th St. Mr. Green says that he wants to withdraw the application. Ald. Hamilton moves to accept the withdrawal of the application. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Zielinski excused)	Pass	4:0
1/5/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 06 WOLF, Curtis A., Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Amusement (Cabaret/Nite Club) renewal applications with change of hours and entertainment for “Treats” at 2221 N. Humboldt Avenue. (expire 1-17-09) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 2755 S. Quincy Ave. No neighborhood objectors present when called. The applicant says that he is trying to address the complaints of neighbors regarding noise, litter and the condition of the exterior of the building. Ald. Kovac moves to grant despite items contained in the notice. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Zielinski excused)	Pass	4:0
1/5/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 06 FARES, Rami A., Agent for “AMI of Milwaukee, Inc.”, Class “A” Malt renewal application with change of officer for “Sparkle Foods” at 2526 W. Hopkins Street. (expires 1-17-09) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 5040 S. 23rd St. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Ald. Coggs says that complaints were received regarding the sale of single cigarettes and service of hot food. Ald. Coggs says that the applicant has a food license that allows the sale of hot food and has been talked to by the police regarding the sale of loose cigarettes. The applicant says that the store has stopped selling loose cigarettes. Grant by Ald. Coggs despite items contained in the notice. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Zielinski excused)	Pass	4:0
1/5/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 06 KHARAG, Paramjeet S., Agent for “Port Food Supermart, LLC”, Class “A” Liquor & Malt application for “Port Supermarket” at 3876 N. Port Washington Avenue. Special Letter Applicant not appearing. The application deals with a change in the legal entity at an establishment that is already licensed. Ald. Hamilton moves to hold to the call of the chair. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Zielinski excused) Applicant at the table at 10:02 a.m. Ald. Hamilton moves to reconsider. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Zielinski excused) The applicant says that the legal entity is being changed but the store is staying the same. Neighborhood supporter present: William Derrell, 2860 N. Palmer Street, is a customer that supports the license. He lived in the neighborhood since the store first opened up in 1986 and still shops at the store even though he has moved out of the neighborhood. Ald. Kovac moves to grant despite items contained in the notice. Prevailed 3-0. (Ald. Zielinski and Ald. Coggs excused)	Pass	4:0
1/5/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 06 JACKSON, Tatia P., Agent for “Finesse, LLC”, Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Amusement (Cabaret/Nite Club) renewal applications with change of hours and entertainment and an age distinction of 25 years of age and older for “Chic Restaurant & Lounge” at 2722 N. Martin L. King Jr. Drive. (expire 1-17-09) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 3432 N. Richards St. The applicant says that she would like to withdraw the application and surrender the current license. Ald. Hamilton moves to accept the withdrawal of the application and the surrendering of the current license. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Zielinski excused)	Pass	4:0
1/5/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 06 NICHOLSON, Darrell C., Agent for “Atkinson Beer & Liquor Mart, Inc.”, Class “A” Liquor & Malt renewal application for “Atkinson Beer & Liquor Mart, Inc.” at 1101 W. Atkinson Avenue. (expires 2-8-09) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 1103 W. Atkinson, Apt. 2., Milwaukee, WI 53206. This address is a change from the previous mailing address. The applicant says that he is the operator of the store and that he is there all day. Ald. Coggs asks about a shooting at the establishment. The applicant says that the shooting occurred after the establishment closed and actually occurred away from the location and was not related to the store. The applicant says that he was just a witness to the shooting. There is no disposition on the police report with regards to the shooting, Item number 6 on the police report. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Ald. Coggs moves to grant with item #6 on the police report remaining open for future consideration. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Zielinski excused)	Pass	4:0
1/5/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 06 TANNER, Nicole N., Agent for “Plann B, LLC”, Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Dance renewal applications with change of hours and with an age distinction of 25 years of age and older on Friday and Saturday for “Plann B” at 3621 N. Teutonia Avenue. (expire 1-31-09) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 3215 N. 46th St. Ms. Tanner says that an item on the police report is still pending and that the employees involved in the incident are no longer employed at the establishment. Ald. Bohl asks the applicant about the over-capacity citation on the police report. The applicant says that she does not believe she was over-capacity and that it can appear that the bar is over-capacity because of the layout of the establishment. No neighborhood objectors present when called. The applicant asks to amend the application to remove the age distinction. She thinks that it will prevent good customers from being able patronize the business. Ald. Kovac moves to accept the amended application removing the age distinction from the plan of operation. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Zielinski excused) Item number three on the police report has no disposition. Ald. Coggs moves to grant with a warning letter holding open #3 on the police report for further consideration. Prevailed 3-1. (Ald. Bohl voting "no" and Ald. Zielinski excused)	Pass	4:0
1/5/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 06 HIGHSHAW, Shytanya F., Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Dance applications with an age distinction of 25 years of age and older for “Better Dayz Sports Bar” at 3001 N. Richards Street. New Location Special Letter Applicant at the table, 8415 W. Mill Rd. Apt. 1. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Ald. Coggs says that she is not comfortable supporting the application before she can meet with the applicant, so she requests that the application be held. Ald. Coggs moves to hold to the call of the chair. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Zielinski excused)	Pass	4:0
1/5/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 06 STEWART, Anthony L., Agent for “Brig Enterprises, LLC”, Tavern Amusement (Cabaret/Nite Club) application for “Cellies” at 333 E. Keefe Avenue. Special Letter Asst. City Atty. Tom Miller at the table replacing Asst. City Atty. Bruce Schrimpf due to a conflict of interest. The applicant not appearing. Ald. Coggs moves to deny based on non-appearance. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Zielinski excused) A neighborhood objector requests an opportunity to testify. Ald. Kovac moves to reconsider. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Zielinski excused) Ald. Hamilton moves to make the entire police report part of the record. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Zielsinki excused) Zane Zirkle, 3420 N. Buffum St., neighborhood objector at the table. Ald. Coggs points out that the application is only for Tavern Amusement, not the Tavern license itself, and that the Tavern license is still in effect regardless of the decision of the Licenses Committee with regards to the Tavern Amusement license. Mr. Zirkle says that he has been awoken by noise and gunshots and would like for the establishment to be shut down. Ald. Bohl tells Mr. Zirkle that he will need to testify again when the Tavern license goes up for renewal if he wants to oppose the Tavern License. Ald. Coggs moves to deny based on non-appearance, neighborhood testimony and the police report. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Zielinski excused)	Pass	4:0
1/5/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 06 GEE, Arlisa L., Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Dance applications for “Steff’s Bar & Lounge” at 400 E. Locust Street. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 5240 N. 27th St. No neighborhood objectors present when called. The applicant says that she worked as a bartender for two years. She says that she plans to install security cameras inside and outside of the establishment. The applicant wants to withdraw the Tavern Dance application. Ald. Coggs moves to accept the withdrawal of the Tavern Dance application. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Zielinski excused) Sgt. Ulickey mentions that the previous establishment at the location had a problem with drug trafficking. Cartha Triggs, 2878 N. 49th St., owner of the property, at the table. She said that she had to evict the last tenant because of problems, but that she knows the applicant's family and does not expect any problems with the new license. Ms. Grill says that a current license is already at the location and expires in June of this year. The current license will be expired when the new license is issued as long as an occupancy permit has been submitted to the License Division by the current applicant. Ms. Triggs said that she was not made aware of the drug problems at the location previously. She evicted the last tenant because of non-payment and problems with how the man ran the business. Grant by Ald. Hamilton. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Zielinski excused)	Pass	4:0
12/15/2008	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR; Minutes note: Ald. Hamilton moves to hold to the call of the chair.	Pass	4:0
11/25/2008	0	COMMON COUNCIL	ASSIGNED TO

Number

081061

Version

Original

Reference

Sponsor

The Chair

Title

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