City of Milwaukee - File #: 081062

• File #: 081062
• Version: 0
• Type: Motion
• Status: Passed
• File created: 11/25/2008
• In control: LICENSES COMMITTEE
• Final action: 2/10/2009
• 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
2/10/2009	0	COMMON COUNCIL	APPROVED; Minutes note: Ald. Bohl, Duzik and Puente objected to the approval of the license application of JONAS, Paul U., Agent for “Nevada Productions, LLC”, Class “B” Tavern and Instrumental Music applications for “The Tonic Tavern” at 2335 S. Kinnickinnic Avenue.	Pass	15:0
2/10/2009	0	COMMON COUNCIL	AMENDED; Minutes note: Ald. Bohl moved that the Common Council resolve itself into a committee of the whole to hear oral arguments on behalf of the licensee in opposition to the report and recommendations of the licenses committee. There was no objection. Attorney Andres Velez appeared and addressed the Common Council. Asst. City Attorney Bruce Schrimpf appeared and addressed the Common Council. Ald. Bohl moved that the committee rise. There was no objection. Ald. Puente moved to change the non-renewal for Vickey L. Mendez to 90 days and return the Tavern Dance license to committee. Ald. Davis called for the previous question. Ald. Hamilton objected. On the motion for the previous question: FAIL, Hamilton, Kovac, Coggs, Wade, Puente, Witkowiak, Witkowski, and Hines. Ald. Hamilton then moved to return this matter to committee. This was ruled to take precedence over the earlier motion to amend. Ald. Hamilton withdrew this motion.	Fail	2:12
2/10/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL	Pass	5:0
2/10/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	RECONSIDERED	Pass	3:0
1/27/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: MACHNITZKY, Michael F.K., Class “D” Bartender renewal application. (expired 12-31-08) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 1002 S. 3rd St., #207. Grant by Ald. Kovac with a 60 day suspension based on the police report. Failed 1-2 (Ald. Bohl and Coggs voting "no") Grant by Ald. Kovac with a 30 day suspension based on the police report. Prevailed 2-1 (Ald. Coggs voting "no", Ald. Zielinski and Ald. Hamilton excused)	Pass	2:1
1/27/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 07 WILLIAMS, Arthur R., Agent for “AR Williams, LLC”, Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Amusement (Cabaret/Nite Club) renewal applications with change of hours and entertainment for “The Mecca” at 3801 W. Hampton Avenue. (expired 12-10-08) Special Letter Applicant not appearing. Ald. Hamilton moves to deny based on non-appearance. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
1/27/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 04 CLAUSEN, Christina S., Agent for “Hush, LLC”, Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Dance applications for “Hush” at 240 N. Milwaukee Street. New Location Special Letter Ald. Kovac moves to hold to the call of the chair. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Zielinski excused)	Pass	4:0
1/27/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: GARCIA, Victoria, Class “D” Bartender application. Ald. Coggs moves to deny based on non-appearance. Prevailed 3-0. (Ald. Zielinski and Ald. Hamilton excused) The applicant contacted the License Division and asked that the application be held. Ald. Zielinski moves to reconsider. Prevailed 5-0. Ald. Coggs moves to hold to the call of the chair. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
1/27/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 10 BARROW, Jewel C., Agent for “Midwest Rides, LLC”, Secondhand Motor Vehicle Dealer application for “Midwest Rides” at 5401 W. Lisbon Avenue. New Location Special Letter Applicant at the table, 3355 N. 38th St. Ben Weiland, Legislative Aide for District 10, also at the table. Mr. Weiland says that Ald. Murphy would like the application held so the alderman can speak with the applicant. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Ald. Hamilton moves to hold to the call of the chair. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
1/27/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 13 TERRONES, Enrique, Class “B” Tavern renewal application with change of hours and NEW Tavern Dance application for “Primos Place” at 1631 W. Grant Street. (expires 3-7-09) Special Letter Appplicant at the table, 1623 W. Grant St. Attorney Michael Knoeller, counsel for the applicant, also at the table. Ald. Witkowski also at the table. He says that he does not support the application for Tavern Dance and wants some kind of adverse action taken against the applicant for items on the police report. Atty. Knoeller says that item 16 on the police report deals with retaliation to an employee of the bar because of a previous occurrence at the bar with patrons that had been removed. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Ald. Kovac moves to make the entire police report part of the record. Prevailed 5-0. The applicant agrees to withdraw the Tavern Dance application. Ald. Hamilton moves to accept the withdrawal of the Tavern Dance application. Prevailed 5-0. Ald. Coggs expressed concern with the lack of cooperation of the applicant with the police. Ald. Kovac moves to grant with a 10-day suspension based on the police report. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
1/27/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 08 HERNANDEZ, Graciela, Agent for “Mi Pais, LLC”, Class “A” Malt application for “Mi Pais” at 3911 W. Greenfield Avenue. New Location Special Letter Applicant at the table, 717 S. 123rd, West Allis. Ald. Donovan also at the table. Ald. Donovan has no objections to the license. Ald. Witkowiak at the table. He says that the other store that the applicant operates, in his district, is very well-operated. Ald. Kovac moves to grant. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
1/27/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 04 ANTONOPOULOS, Constantino N., Agent for “Meze Café & Lounge, Inc.”, Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Amusement (Cabaret/Nite Club) applications for “Meze Café & Lounge” at 785 N. Jefferson Street. New Location Special Letter Ald. Bauman has requested that the application be held until he can appear at committee to represent his district. Ald. Kovac moves to hold the call of the chair. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Zielinski excused) Ald. Bauman now present at committee and is at the table with the applicant. Ald. Hamilton moves to reconsider. Prevailed 5-0. Ald. Bauman at the table with the applicant. No neighbors objectors present when called. Mario Pappas, 9536 Oleander Ave., Morton Grove, IL, also at the table. He is a corporate officer. Ald. Zielinski moves to make a plan of operation for the establishment part of the record. Prevailed 5-0. (Exhibit 1) Ald. Bauman say that he is has not opposition to the Tavern license, but he opposed to the cabaret/nite club license. Mr. Pappas says that he is running an "ethnic" establishment and anticipates that patrons will want to get up and dance when music is played. The applicant's are informed that they can have patrons dance with a Tavern Dance license. The applicants say that they would like a Tavern Dance license instead of a Tavern Amusement license. Ald. Hamilton moves to grant the licenses as amended. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
1/27/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 08 PHIFER, Linda D., Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Dance applications with an age distinction of 25 years of age and older for “Rhapsody’s Entertainment Lounge” at 2338 W. Forest Home Avenue. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 2878 N. Sherman Blvd. Ald. Donovan also at the table. The applicant says that she has operated bars in the past and that the establishment will be a jazz club with a restriction of 25 years of age and up. Talaya Watson, 2878 N. Sherman Blvd., manager of the establishment, also at the table. She says that there will be an older crowd at the establishment. Ald. Donovan is in opposition to the license due to the concentration of alcohol outlets in the neighborhood. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Ald. Zielinski moves to make the concentration map dated January 1, 2009 centered on 2338 W. Forest Home Ave. part of the record. Prevailed 5-0. Ms. Phifer says that her establishment will be different from other liquor establishments in the area. She also says that she does not tolerate graffitti or litter on her property and that the establishment will have a security guard at the door. Ald. Donovan says that the business that was at the location previously was a restaurant, not a bar. Ald. Hamilton says that he feels uncomfortable not giving the operators a chance at the location. Ald. Zielinski moves to deny based on over-concentration of alcohol beverage outlets in the area. Prevailed 4-1. (Ald. Hamilton voting "no")	Pass	4:1
1/27/2009	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. Ald. Donovan also at the table. The applicant says that he will have security guards and security cameras. Neighborhood objectors present: Peter Fleming, 3059 S. 39th St., is opposed to the license. He believes that there are too many alcohol and tobacco outlets in the area. Ken Franzen, 3002 S. 46th St., president of the Jackson Park Community Association, is opposed to the license. He says that there are already too many liquor stores in the area and that there is not enough parking for the business in the area. Mr. Frantzen also believes it will create too much traffic. Mr. Pearman asks if Mr. Frantzen would be opposed to any successful business in the area if it would create high traffic. Mr. Frantzen says that he is mostly concerned with there not being enough parking for the business. Ald. Zielinski moves to make the aerial map of the proposed location submitted by a neighborhood objector part of the record. Prevailed 5-0. (Exhibit 1) Ald. Dudzik at the table. Lola Hospel, 3002 S. 44th St., is opposed to the license. She says that the establishment is near Manitoba School and would be an additional enticement to students to buy junk food. Ald. Donovan says that he is in opposition due to concentration of alcohol outlets in the area. He says that the number of outlets is even greater than a concentration map shows because it does not take into account the outlets in Greenfield and West Milwaukee. Ald. Dudzik opposes the license because of concentration of alcohol outlets in the area. The location is on the border of his district. He also says that constituents in the area are mostly opposed to the license. Ald. Kovac moves to make a concentration map of alcohol beverage outlets dated January 1, 2009 centered on 4306 W. Forest Home Ave. part of the record. Prevailed 5-0. (Exhibit 2) Ald. Zielinski moves to deny based on neighborhood objections. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
1/27/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 08 MENDEZ, Vickey L., Agent for “Mendez, Inc.”, Class “B” Tavern, Tavern Dance, Video Game Center and Billiard Hall renewal applications with change of hours for “The Last Chance” at 3235 W. Scott Street. (expires 2-21-09) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 3235 W. Scott St. Alderman Donovan also at the table. Ald. Zielinsk moves to make the entire police report part of the permanent record. Prevailed 5-0. Ald. Kovac moves to make the additional information including the previous complaint from the police department and 104 pages of additional documents part of the permanent record. Prevailed 5-0. Ms. Mendez says that she is trying to run a good establishment and that she is working with the neighbors. She also says that she has never seen any gang members in the establishment and that she was unaware of any previous drug activity until it was brought to her attention. Neighborhood objector present: Claire Zellner, 3224 W. Scott St., is opposed to a license. She says that she kept a log of things that she observed and that she has witnessed public urination, heard loud music and loud patrons, and witnessed parking problems. She has picked up beer bottles from her property left by patrons of the bar. Ms. Zellner says that a neighborhood meeting was held with the area's police liaison at the bar, which she thought was not a neutral location. She says that the problems at the bar were not discussed at the neighborhood meeting and that the meeting was more for the neighbors to become more familiar with each other. Ald. Zielinski moves to accept a log of observations and pictures submitted by a neighborhood objector part of the record. Prevailed 5-0. (Exhibit 1 and Exhibit 2) Ms. Mendez says that some of the beer cans and bottles that are in the submitted pictures are not sold at the bar. Ms. Mendez says that she goes out everyday and picks up litter around the property. Ms. Zellner requests that the Tavern Dance license be not be renewed even if the Tavern license is approved. Valdemar Gonzalez, 3234 W. Scott St., lives across the street from the bar. He is opposed to the license. He says that there is not just a jukebox at the location, but that music is being played with large speakers. Mr. Gonzalez says that the bar is out of control. Capt. Donald Gaglione, Commander of District 6, at the table. He testified about the Vice Control Division's investigation at the tavern. Two police officers at the table: Ofc. Todd Bohlen of the Neighborhood Task Force was previously assigned to the Gang Squad and investigated activities at the tavern. He says that there was a gang member employed at the bar and selling drugs at the bar. He also says he saw numerous gang members at the location on certain nights. Ofc. Gwen Lazo of District 2 was previously assigned to the Anti-Gang Unit. She is testifying about the previous drug activity in the bar. Ms. Mendez says that she is not able to identify gang members. Capt. Gaglione says that the police have spent a significant amount of resources in the neighborhood to fight crime and says that noise problems and drug activity in the tavern make it a nuisance in the neighborhood. Ald. Donovan says that the applicant has lost control of the bar, and that he is opposed to the licenses being renewed. Ald. Zielinski moves to deny based on police report, neighborhood objections and police testimony. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
1/27/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 01 ABDALLAH, Ahmad A., Agent for “ASR, Inc.”, Class “A” Liquor & Malt renewal application for “Villard Foods” at 5123 W. Villard Avenue. (expires 2-21-09) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 6901 S. 34th St. Othman Atta, 161 W. Wisconsin Ave. #5181, and Fadi Hussein, son of the applicant, at the table as witnesses for the applicant. Mr. Atta says that the incident on the police report involving a shooting was self-defense against an assailant at the store. Ald. Hamilton says that the store is a good business and that he has no objections. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Ald. Hamilton moves to grant despite items contained in the notice. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
1/27/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 12 COWEN, JR, Leeroy J., Class “B” Tavern renewal application with change of hours for “Lee’s Place” at 2690 S. 13th Street. (expires 3-1-09) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 2690 S. 13th St. Ald. Witkowiak also at the table. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Ald. Witkowiak says that there have been no neighborhood complaints received about the establishment and that he does not have any objections to the license renewal. Ald. Kovac moves to grant with a warning letter based on the police report. Prevailed 3-0. (Ald. Zielinski and Ald. Hamilton excused)	Pass	3:0
1/27/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 12 SALEM, Saleh M., Agent for “Sal & Sal Group, LLC”, Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Dance renewal applications with change of member, shareholder and hours for “Club Fuego” at 430 S. 2nd Street. (expires 2-25-09) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 3776 S. 25th St. Ald. Witkowiak also at the table. Gary Shovers, 1070 E. Thorn Lane, owner of the building, also at the table. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Ald. Bohl says that numerous e-mails were received by the local alderman detailing complaints about the establishment. Ald. Witkowiak says that he has received complaints from constituents in the area, but he notified them that they would have to appear at the Licenses Committee to object to the license. Ald. Witkowiak also said that he visited the establishment and found no problems there and that the majority of complaints that he has received involves behavior of patrons at closing time, which was addressed at a neighborhood meeting. Ald. Witkowiak says that the applicant has agreed to work on the problems at closing time. Ald. Hamilton moves to grant with a warning letter despite the police report. Prevailed 3-0. (Ald. Zielinski and Ald. Coggs excused)	Pass	3:0
1/27/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 02 RASHADA, Kamilah, Class “A” Liquor & Malt application for “Boss Lady Store” at 6109 W. Fond du Lac Avenue. New Location Special Letter Applicant at the table, 3338 N. 37th St. Ald. Davis, Sr. also at the table. Ms. Rashada says that she wants to add alcohol to her already existing business to raise her profit margin. Neighborhood objectors present: Pilar Carrington-Ahmad, 6033 W. Baldwin St., is opposed to the license. She says that almost every four or five blocks there is a alcohol beverage outlet and that the neighborhood does not need another alcohol beverage outlet. Ms. Rashada says that she does not forsee any problems with loitering and littering at her location. Bilal Ahmad, 6033 W. Baldwin St., is opposed to the license. He says that he does not see a need for another liquor store in the neighborhood. He also mentions the location's proximity to two churches and a day care center. Mr. Schrimpf cites liquor licenses being prohibited by state statutes from being within 300 feet of a church or a school. He also says that the prohibition can be waived by the Common Council. Ald. Davis says that he opposes the license due to the affect on the safety, health and welfare of the neighborhood, as well as due to overconcentration of alcohol beverage outlets in the area. Ald. Hamilton moves to make a concentration map dated January 1, 2009 centered on 6109 W. Fond du Lac Ave. part of the record. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Zielinski excused)(Exhibit 1) The applicant says that she will withdraw the application. Ald. Kovac moves to accept the withdrawal of the application. Prevailed 3-0. (Ald. Coggs and Ald. Zielinski excused)	Pass	3:0
1/27/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 02 CHAVIS, Andrea N., Agent for “Diamond Food & Beverages, Inc.”, Class “B” Tavern and Record Spin renewal applications and request to withdraw the applications for “Phoenix Bar & Grill” at 6222 W. Fond du Lac Avenue. (expired 1-17-09) Special Letter Applicant not at the table. Atty. Michael Guerin at the table representing the property owner. Atty. Patrick Knight, attorney from Gimbel, Riley, Guerin and Brown, also at the table as counsel for the property owner. Ald. Kovac moves to make a packet of documents regarding the property owner, his company and the location provided by Atty. Guerin part of the record. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Zielinski excused)(Exhibit 1) Neighborhood objectors: Bilal Ahmad, 6033 W. Baldwin St., is opposed to the license due to noise and parking problems. Pilar Carrington-Ahmad, 6033 W. Baldwin St., is opposed to the license. Michelle McCoy, 6247 W. Leon Terrace, is opposed to the license due to loud noise and patrons and previous criminal activity at the location. Atty. Knight asks if there was activity at the location after the club was boarded up. Ms. McCoy says yes. Celestine Junior, 6248 W. Leon Terrace, is opposed to the license at the location and believes that the location is unfit for the business. Property owner James Heyden, 1895 Hwy 175, Richfield, WI, at the table. Steve McEaver, attorney from Gimble, Riley, Guerin and Brown, also at the as counsel table. Mr. Heyden says that the previous license holders are completely out of the location and that he is rehabbing the property for another business in the location. Ald. Kovac moves to make photos of the property taken by Mr. Heyden part of the record. Prevailed 3-0. (Ald. Zielinski and Ald. Coggs excused)(Exhibit 2) Ald. Davis says that he did not meet with the applicant because he wanted to maintain the integrity of the process. Matt Dama, Special Enforcement and Nuisance Abatement Inspector for the Department of Neighborhood Services, at the table. He testifies as to the condition of the building while the liquor establishment was operating and says that the building was placarded. Mr. Dama says that electricity and water have been restored at the location, but the placarding of the restaurant still stands. He also suggested to the property owner that the restaurant property and the hotel/motel property be separated and have different addresses. Ald. Kovac moves to make an inspection report and an order to improve conditions dated September 15th, 2008 part of the record. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Zielinski excused)(Exhibit 3) Atty. Knight says that the location, as another business, will be an asset to the community and that Mr. Heyden is improving the property. Ald. Davis says that the property should be deemed an unfit location and that the owner of the property had an agreement with a problem tenant and did not improve the property until DNS required it. Ald. Coggs asks Mr. Heyden if he was unaware of damage to the property until the City notified him of the problems. Mr. Heyden says that he was not aware until he was notified by the City. Ald. Hamilton moves to deny the applications based on non-appearance, the police report, and neighborhood objections and to designate the location as unfit. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Zielinski excused)	Pass	4:0
1/27/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 04 THOME-JOHN, Susan K., Agent for “George Watts & Son, Inc.”, Class “C” Wine – Service Bar Only application for “Watts” at 761 N. Jefferson Street. Ald. Coggs moves to hold to the call of the chair. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Zielinski excused)	Pass	4:0
1/27/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: ESPARZA, Tony N., Class “D” Bartender application. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 3447 S. New York Ave. The applicant says that he no longer drinks. Ald. Hamilton moves to grant despite the police report. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
1/27/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: HUNT, Tiffany L., Class “D” Bartender application. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 128 W. Locust, #10. Ald. Kovac moves to grant despite the police report. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
1/27/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: KOCH, Steven H., Class “D” Bartender renewal application. (expired 12-31-08) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 3222 N. 83rd St. The applicant says that he used poor judgment regarding the OWI charge and he now takes precautions when he drinks. Ald. Kovac moves to renew with a 20-day suspension based on the police report. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
1/27/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: OLIS, Michael P., Class “D” Bartender renewal application. (expired 12-31-08) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 4641 N. 125th St. #2, Butler, WI. The applicant says that he has been sober since April of 2007. Ald. Kovac moves to grant with a 20 day suspension based on the police report. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
1/27/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: PETERSON, Jason L., Class “D” Bartender renewal application. (expired 12-31-08) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 2540 S. 15th St. The applicant says that he does not remember the circumstances of the most recent charge on the police report. Ald. Zielinski moves to grant with a 15-day suspension based on the police report. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
1/27/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: SWAN, JR, Steven C., Class “D” Bartender application. Special Letter Deny, based on second non-appearance, by Ald. Zielinski. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
1/27/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: SWANSON, Donald T., Class “D” Bartender application. Special Letter Grant by Ald. Kovac. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
1/27/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: TRIES, Christopher J., Class “D” Bartender application. Special Letter Deny, based on the police report, by Ald. Zielinski. Failed. 2-3 (Ald. Kovac, Ald. Bohl and Ald. Hamilton voting no) Ald. Kovac moves to grant despite the police report. Prevailed 3-2. (Ald. Zielinski and Ald. Coggs voting "no")	Pass	3:2
1/27/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: BUSS, Thomas A., Agent for “Dun-Rite Contractors, LLC”, Home Improvement Contractor renewal application for “Dun-Rite Contractors” at 7578 S. 75th Street, Franklin. (expires 2-28-09) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 7578 S. 75th St., Franklin, WI. P.O. Box mailing address is in Hales Corners, not Franklin. The applicant says he has been sober since July of 2007. Ald. Kovac moves to grant with a warning letter based on the police report. Prevailed 3-1. (Ald. Zielinski voting "no" and Ald. Coggs excused)	Pass	3:1
1/27/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: WRIGHT, Patrick G., Home Improvement Contractor renewal application for “Wright Construction & Remodeling” at 2935 N. Palmer Street. (expires 2-28-09) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 2935 N. Palmer St. The applicant says he has been sober for about nineteen months. Ald. Hamilton moves to grant with a 10-day suspension. Prevailed 4-1. (Ald. Zielinski voting "no")	Pass	4:1
1/27/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: ANDERSON, Johnnie L., Home Improvement Contractor renewal application for “Anderson Home Repair” at 2707 N. 16th Street. (expires 2-28-09) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 4529 N. 24th Pl. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Ald. Hamilton moves to grant with a warning letter. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Zielinski excused)	Pass	4:0
1/27/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: HIGHT, Barry A., Agent for “Masterclean, Inc.”, Home Improvement Contractor renewal application for “Purofirst of Milwaukee” at 16025 W. Ryerson Road, New Berlin. Applicant at the table, 20215 W. Lawnsdale Rd., New Berlin. Neighborhood objector present: Tina Richards, 2429 W. Layton Ave., has filed a complaint against the applicant. Ald. Zielinski moves to make the entire packet submitted by Ms. Richards regarding the complaint against the applicant a part of the permanent record. Prevailed 5-0. Mr. Schrimpf says that there needs to be something along the lines of pending charges or a warning letter from the State of Wisconsin filed against the applicant for the committee to act. The committee cannot make a decision based on complaints regarding quality of workmanship. Mr. Hight says that the complaints against his company are untrue. Ald. Zielinski moves to make a packet of documents submitted by the applicant part of the record. Prevailed 5-0. Ald. Coggs moves to grant not considering the complaint. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Kovac excused)	Pass	4:0
1/27/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 03 MC COY, Cary M., Agent for “Jaycee Investments, LLC”, Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Dance applications for “Saylese’s” at 815 E. Locust Street. Special Letter Applicant at the table, N65 W12851 Crimson Ct, Menomonee Falls. No neighborhood objectors present when called. The applicant says that she is changing the name of the location. Ald. Kovac says the location is currently a licensed by someone else and that he has no objection to the change in ownership. Ald. Kovac moves to grant despite items contained in the notice. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
1/27/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: STEVENS, Alan S., Class “B” Manager renewal application. (expired 6-30-08) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 1108 N. Hawley Rd. Michael Whitcomb, counsel for the applicant, also at the table. Mr. Whitcomb says that the owner of the establishment is in support of the applicant. He also says that the charges will be fought in court and that the charges cannot be discussed at committee to preserve the rights of the applicant. Ald. Zielinski moves that the committee to exclude charge #6 on the police report from consideration and moves to grant the license. Prevailed 4-1. (Ald. Bohl voting "no")	Pass	4:1
1/27/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: BALL, Tracy M., Class “D” Bartender renewal application. (expired 12-31-08) Special Letter Applicant not appearing. Ald. Coggs moves to deny based on second non-appearance. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
1/27/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: CABRAL, Catalina E., Class “D” Bartender application. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 2410 S. Burrell St. Ald. Kovac moves to grant despite the police report. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
1/27/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: CARINI, Joseph W., Class “D” Bartender renewal application. (expired 12-31-08) Special Letter Applicant not appearing. Ald. Zielinski moves to deny based on second non-appearance. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
1/27/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: CUMMINGS, Robert L., Class “D” Bartender application. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 331 E. Whitefish Rd. The applicant says that he drinks about once a week and has gone through an alcohol treatment program. Ald. Hamilton moves to grant despite the police report. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
1/27/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL	Pass	5:0
1/27/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 03 PEHOWSKI, Jason W., Agent for “Always Enterprises, Inc.”, Class “B” Tavern application and Extended Hours Establishment application for “Always Pizzeria” at 1504 E. North Avenue. Special Letter 19315 W. Main St., Lannon, WI. PO box used for mailing purposes. The establishment is currently licensed and the applicant says that he wants to keep operating the business in the same manner. Ald. Kovac moves to grant despite items contained within the notice. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
1/27/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 03 WRIGHT, William A., Agent for “Britpubs, LLC”, Class “B” Tavern, Instrumental Music and Record Spin applications for “The Dogs Bollocks” at 2321-23 N. Murray Avenue. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 1663 N. Franklin Pl. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Ald. Bohl says that the East Side Business Improvement District sent him an e-mail requesting that the item be held until the BID can meet with the applicant. Ald. Coggs moves to make a letter from the applicant to Jim Plaisted part of the record. Prevailed 5-0. Ald. Coggs moves to hold to the call of the chair. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
1/27/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 03 GOLD, Mark H., Agent for “Pizza Shuttle, Inc.”, Class “B” Tavern – Service Bar Only renewal application with change of hours for “Pizza Shuttle” at 1827 N. Farwell Avenue. (expires 3-7-09) Special Letter Applicant at the table, mailing address of P.O. Box 370291. Atty. Goeffrey Gnadt also at the table as counsel. Ald. Kovac moves to make a packet submitted by the applicant containing PA33s from the location part of the record. Prevailed 5-0 (Exhibit 1) Ald. Kovac moves to make a list of improvements and changes to the business submitted by the applicant part of the record. Prevailed 5-0. (Exhibit 2) Atty. Gnadt says that the business now has three security guards. He also says that problems have been reduced since security has been hired and that people from underage clubs were coming to the location and causing problems. Mr. Gold also says that the business does not allow any people under 18 into the restaurant on Friday or Saturday nights and tha the patrons have to show identification. Sgt. Ulickey says that the reduction in problems at the establishment has coincided with the closing of an underage club in the area. Ald. Kovac says that the applicant has taken steps to solve problems, including adding security and changing hours to close earlier. Ald. Kovac moves to grant with a warning letter despite items contained in the notice. Prevailed 3-2. (Ald. Bohl and Ald. Coggs voting "no")	Pass	3:2
1/27/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 03 MAGNUSON, Derek M., Class “B” Tavern renewal application and NEW Instrumental Music application for “The Pub” at 2479 N. Fratney Street. (expires 2-21-09) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 2504A. S. Howell Ave. No neighborhood objectors present when called. The applicant says that he wants to withdraw the Instrumental Music application. Ald. Kovac moves to accept the withdrawal of the Instrumental Music application and moves to grant with a warning letter due to items contained in the police report. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
1/27/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 06 MC CLAIN, Larissa L., Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Dance renewal applications with change of hours for “Ed’s Lounge” at 2678 N. 5th Street. (expires 3-1-09) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 3919 N. 63rd St. with Atty. Michael Whitcomb as counsel. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Ald. Coggs says that her office has not received any complaints from neighbors. Ald. Coggs moves to grant despite items contained within the notice. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
1/27/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 06 OMARI, Samih M., Agent for “Samico, LLC”, Secondhand Motor Vehicle Dealer application for “Samico” at 3888 N. Fratney Street. New Location Special Letter Applicant at the table, 3929 N. Humboldt Bl. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Ald. Coggs moves to grant despite items contained in the notice. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
1/27/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 06 RAGSDALE, Isaac T., Class “A” Liquor & Malt renewal application for “Green Ring II” at 3305 N. Martin L. King Jr. Drive. (expires 3-3-09) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 10410 S. Kelly Dr., Oak Creek, WI. Ald. Coggs moves to grant with a warning letter based on the police report. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Zielinski excused)	Pass	4:0
1/27/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 06 CAIN, Joice L., Class “A” Malt application for “Joice Foods” at 1226 W. Burleigh Street. New Location Special Letter Applicant at the table, 2767 N. 38th St. The applicant says that the establishment is a family business that was previously owned by the applicant's brother. The applicant says that the location was strictly a store before and did not have a previous beer license. Maurice Cain, 2767 N. 38th St., son of the applicant. He says that his uncle had previously applied for a beer license, but never received it and never sold beer. Ald. Coggs moves to make an e-mail from a Department of Neighborhood Services Special Enforcement inspector saying that the location would be less than 300 feet from a religious facility part of the record. Prevailed 5-0. (Exhibit 1) Bridget Cain Coleman, 3031 N. 8th St., sister of the applicant, also at the table. Ald. Coggs moves to deny the application based on the fact that the location is less than 300 feet from a church. (No vote taken) Ms. Cain says that she will withdraw her application. Ald. Coggs moves to accept the withdrawal of the application. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
1/27/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 06 EVANS, Shamika M., Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Dance renewal application with age distinction of 30+ and change of hours for “Marjani” at 3762 N. Martin L King Jr Drive. (expires 2-05-09; filed late) (If adverse action is taken on this application, it will be referred to the March 3, 2009 Common Council meeting due to the late filing of the application.) The applicant is not appearing. Ald. Kovac moves to hold to the call of the chair. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
1/27/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: RAMIREZ-XOLO, Juan, Class “B” Manager renewal application. (expired 6-30-08) Special Letter Applicant at the table, PO Box mailing address. Ald. Hamilton moves to grant with a warning letter. Prevailed 4-1. (Ald. Coggs voting "no")	Pass	4:1
1/26/2009	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 Ave. Neighborhood objectors: Paula Maciolek, 2906 S. 14th St., lives about a block away from the location. She is opposed to the bar because she believes there are enough bars in the neighborhood and the neighborhood would benefit from something other than another bar. Mr. Arteaga asks Ms. Maciolek whether she knows that there is already a liquor license at the location. Ms. Maciolek says yes. Geraldine Bathke, 1335 W. Dakota St., opposes a bar at the location because there is already a lot of traffic on Dakota St., as well as a large amount of beer cans and bottles that are left on the street. Ald. Kovac asks Ms. Bathke if she knows exactly where the cans and bottles are coming from. Ms. Bathke says no. Mr. Arteaga asks Ms. Bathke if she opposed the liquor license of the liquor store that just opened up in the area. She says that she did not oppose it because she was not aware that it was going to be a liquor store. Keith Jablonski, 3055 S. 12th St., shares the alley with the establishment. He is opposed to the liquor license. He believes that there are enough bars in the area. Sheryl Nowak, 2839 S. 14th St., lives about a block away from the location. She is opposed to the license and believes that there are enough bars in the area. Mr. Arteaga asks Ms. Nowak if she opposed the liquor license of another establishment in the area when it came up for renewal last year. Ms. Nowak says that she would have opposed it if she had been notified of the renewal when it came up. Ald. Zielinski asks how many nights the current establishment is open. Mr. Arteaga says that the current establishment is open three days a week and he would like to be open six days a week. Carl Nowak, 2847 S. 14th St., is opposed to the license. He says there should not be more bars in the neighborhood. Mr. Arteaga asks Mr. Nowak if he attended the neighborhood meeting. Mr. Nowak says that he did not. Jose Hernandez, 2811 S. 12th St., is opposed to the license. He says that there are too many bars in the area. Mr. Arteaga asks Mr. Hernandez if he attended a neighborhood meeting. Mr. Hernandez says he did not, but that he called Ald. Zielinski and told him that he was opposed to it. Neighborhood supporters: Kevin House, 2828 S. 11th St., says that he is open to small businesses that want to open in the area and he does not believe the license should be opposed due to alcohol. He says that he frequents the current establishment and has never known there to be a problem there. Stojan Coralic, 3101 W. Coldspring Rd., Greenfield, is the owner of the building. He says that he has been running the current bar for two years and has not received any complaints. Mr. Arteaga says that he was been raised around the restaurant business and that he is also the manager at the establishment that is currently at the location. He says that he knows that he has to update things in the kitchen. He also says that the location is in the middle of a commercial block, not a residential one, and that a bar on the corner of the block has a full cabaret license. Ald. Zielinski asks Mr. Arteaga if any residents supported the license at the neighborhood meeting. Mr. Arteaga says no. Ald. Zielinski moves to make a concentration map centered around 2936 S. 13th St. dated January 1, 2009 part of the record. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Hamilton excused) Ald. Zielinski moves to deny the licenses based on concentration and neighborhood objections. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Hamilton excused)	Pass	4:0
1/26/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR; Minutes note: Ald. Kovac moves to hold to the call of the chair. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
1/26/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 14 JONAS, Paul U., Agent for “Nevada Productions, LLC”, Class “B” Tavern and Instrumental Music applications for “The Tonic Tavern” at 2335 S. Kinnickinnic Avenue. New Location Special Letter Applicant at the table, 1501 E. Manitoba. The applicant clarifies that the incident on the police report happened in 2000, not 2008. Neighborhood objectors present with regards to overconcentration when called. Ald. Hamilton at the table at 10:06 a.m. Mr. Jonas said that the space was previously unused. Supporters: Sara Jonas, 3443 S. New York Ave., is currently one of the owners of Cafe Lulu and is the sister of the applicant. She is in support of the license and thinks it would benefit the area. Christian Sydow, 745 E. Lincoln Ave., owns property at 2254-64 S. Kinnickinnic Ave. He thinks that the establishment would be perfect for the neighborhood. Mike Eitel, 2857 S. Superior, operates a business on 2306 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., Cafe Central. He says that the applicant is a good operator who helped him open up one of his businesses. Ald. Bohl asks what the parking situation is at the location. Mr. Jonas says that he is hoping to rent or lease 5-10 spaces in a nearby bank parking lot; otherwise, there will be street parking. He says that there are a also couple of public lots in the neighborhood. Ald. Bohl mentions that a liquor license had been denied a few cycles before because of concerns about overconcentration and parking problems at the location. Mr. Jonas says that all liquor service at his establishment would be on the premises without any carry-outs of alcohol and that there would not be people drinking outside except in the patio area. He says that he wants to contribute to the area by bringing live music to the location. Ald. Kovac points out that the denial of the previous application was not only based on concentration but also on neighborhood objections. Ald. Zielinski moves to grant despite items contained in the notice. Prevailed 4-0-1. (Ald. Bohl abstaining)	Pass	4:0
1/26/2009	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, as are Atty. Michael Maistelman and Atty. David Halbrooks as counsel. Asst. City Attorney Robin Petterson at the table representing the Milwaukee Police Department. Alex Runner, Staff Assistant for Pres. Hines, also at the table. Atty. Halbrooks argues that the City Attorney's office should not be present representing the police department unless the police department officially objects to the license. Since counsel for the applicant did not receive notice of an objection by the police department, Atty. Halbrooks says that the Asst. City Attorney should not be present representing the police. Capt. James Harpole, Asst. Police Chief, at the table. He says that the police department opposes the renewal of the license. Atty. Petterson says that there is an understanding that his job is to represent the police as part of a community prosecution unit. Atty. Halbrooks says that the city attorney's office has no legal authority to represent the MPD at the committee. Atty. Schrimpf wants to know if there is a provision in the city ordinances that allows a police report to act as a police objection. Ms. Grill says yes. Deputy City Attorney Linda Burke at the table. She says that a written objection from the police chief is not generally issued in order to lead the city attorney's office to work on behalf of the police department. Atty. Halbrooks says that the police report is hearsay and that it will be compounded hearsay when Sgt. Ulickey, who works for the Chief of Police, reads the police report into the record. Atty. Halbrooks objects to Sgt. Ulickey reading the police report into the record and to the City Attorney's office representing the MPD at committee. Ald. Kovac moves to make a letter dated January 23, 2009 sent by the applicant's counsel to Chief Flynn and Ald. Hines part of the record. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Zielinski excused) (Exhibit 1) Ald. Hamilton moves to make a letter dated January 23, 2009 sent to Ald. Bohl by the applicant's counsel part of the record. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Zielinski excused) (Exhibit 2) Ald. Coggs moves to make a April 23, 2008 letter sent to City Attorney Grant Langley by the applicant's counsel part of the record. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Zielinski excused) (Exhibit 3) Ald. --- moves that a April 16, 2008 letter from Judge Phil Chavez to Atty. David Halbrooks part of the record. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Zielinski excused) (Exhibit 4) Ald. Bohl requests that items 30 and 32 not be considered by the committee. Atty. Halbrooks requests that item 34 not be considered by the committee because there is no one present at the committtee with direct knowledge of the police incident. Ald. Bohl notifies Atty. Holbrooks that the committee usually accepts the police reports provided by the police department as evidence to be considered. Meeting recessed at 11:40 a.m. Meeting reconvened at 11:46 a.m. Atty. Halbrooks says he objects to item number 35 on the police report. Ald. Zielinski away from the table at 11:55 a.m. Asst. Chief Harpole says that the police officers present at the committee in the audience are either officers assigned to the Nuisance Abatement Division or are officers that have direct knowledge of incidents at the establishment. Ald. Bohl says that the entire police record would be read by Sgt. Ulickey as is usually done at Licenses Committee meetings and that counsel for the applicant could question the items after the report was read. Ald. Zielinski back at the table at 12:17 p.m. Mr. Runner says that President Hines has concerns about the establishment and believes that some action needs to be taken, although he is not advocating closing the tavern down. Mr. Runner also says that the Alderman believes that capacity is an issue, but he also that the owner of the bar is cooperative with police and the neighbors. Asst. Chief Harpole says that there is too much of a drain on police resources at the establishment. Atty. Matt Lerner at the table as counsel. He notes counsel's objections to certain items on the police report. Ald. Hamilton moves to make eight pages of maps geographically centered on the establishment generated by the city's website part of the record. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Kovac excused) Atty. Maistelman asks that a neighborhood supporter be allowed to testify because he needs to leave. Neighborhood supporter: Darmon Thurman, Sr., 2135 N. 32nd St., lives a block and a half from the location and supports the license. He thinks that there should be as many officers as possible in the area because it is a high crime area, not necessarily due to problems at the establishment. He also thinks that the applicant is properly running the business. Mr. Thurmond has done work in the club for the applicant through his construction business. Ald. Hamilton asks Mr. Thurmond if he believes the club is bringing problems to the neighborhood. Mr. Thurmond says he does not believe so. Officer Que Kong, 749 W. State St., at the table. Ofc. Kong says that the owner of the property has been billed for calls for service by the police department. Capt. Harpole says that a lot of effort has gone into cleaning up the neighborhood, but this establishment is the last problem in the area, despite the department's declaration of the property as a nuisance under s. 80-10, Milwaukee Code of Ordinances. Officer Kong notes that 68 calls for service were related to this club in 2008, compared to 34 for the establishment with the next-highest number of calls. District 7 taverns, with the highest number of calls, had 32 calls while in District 5 a tavern had 49 calls, but that tavern no longer has its license. Ald. Coggs is concerned that Officer Kong had never met the owner of Questions. Officer Kong began his job as a liaison officer in March of this year. Capt. Harpole notes that liaison officers typically don't meet the owners; their positions are more administrative. Ald. Kovac questiones whether or not the police department could provide services to the establishment, as is currently done for the Milwaukee Brewers and the Bradley Center. Ald. Hamilton notes that these officers are off-duty officers, so that the rank-and-file isn't diminished. It is the Police Chief's decision as to whether or not police services will be provided at a cost to the owner. Officer Stephen Witkowski, community prosection unit, met with Mr. Ried at a meeting in March 2008. Contact lists were provided to Mr. Reid at that time so he could contact the police department, if needed. The department anticipated that Mr. Reid would be notifying the police about any upcoming, large events that were planned. The department did not hear from Mr. Reid related to his abatement plan. Att. Halbrooks notes that at this meeting Mr. Reid was told to call the police if he needed assistance. Ald. Hamilton made the outline for a March 14, 2008 meeting regarding Questions Entertainment part of the record. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Kovac excused) (Exhibit 6) Officers Larry Leibsle and Kevin Matte, tavern officers, testified that their main goal is not to shut down taverns, but to have them run successful businesses while not being a detriment to the neighborhood. Although the establishment is in an industrial area, there is a residential area to the south of the establishment. The department also made a video of what happens at the establishment at night to add a little more weight and detail to the police report. Officer Matte noted that the use of police resources related to this club are not in proportion to the number of club patrons. The video the police department would like to present is from the night of March 14, 2008. Atty. Halbrooks objects to the viewing of a portion of the video since the video was not previously submitted to counsel for viewing before the committee meeting. The chair decides that the video will not be viewed. Carah Helwig, Community Prosecution Unit of the District Attorney's office for District 3, at the table. She was present at the March 14th meeting. She says that she observed traffic problems at the establishment. She also serves as a resource for the police. Ms. Helwig goes on ride-alongs to gather information on problems in the district. Jeff Altenburg, Deputy District Attorney and former District 3 prosecutor. He says that the role of the office is also to gain an understanding of what problems may be in the neighborhood and to get to know the business owners. Ms. Helwig points out that she is not a traditional prosecutor. Supporters: Lanelle Ramey, 4749 N. 49th St., owns 2142 N. 33rd St. and has worked with the applicant. He is also a patron of the business and has held events at the bar. He believes that issues at the establishment are exaggerated and that there are issues in the neighborhood. He believes that the bar helps out in the community. He is employed by the Boys and Girls Club. Antonio Felder, has an office at 2245 N. 31st St., has businesses at 3105 W. North Ave. and 3201 W. North Ave. and lives at 3203 W. North Ave. He says that extra police presence is good for the neighborhood. He is in support of the license. Ald. Hamilton asks Mr. Felder if he is a member of the Business Improvement District. Mr. Felder says yes and says that discussion at BID meetings about the business were favorable towards the business. Atty. Petterson asks Mr. Felder how much police presence does he think is needed to handle problems in the area. Mr. Felder says that two police cars is enough police presence to have an effect on the people in the area. De Von Dent, has an office at 2245 N. 31st. He belives that crime should be reduced in the neighborhood and that business should be supported. Brian Currie, 4427 W. Lisbon Ave. and owns property at 2034 N. 30th St. He says that crime was present in the area before the establishment opened. He also says that parking has been a problem but only because of the snow. Biaya Kadima, employee at 3201 W. North Ave. He is at the location until 7 p.m. everyday. Mr. Kadima does not feel that the establishment is a problem and that there are crime problems that already exist in the neighborhood. James Wilbern, 4610 W. Eggert Place, is an employee of the establishment. He asks that the committee remember that the bar has about twenty employees that would be displaced if the establishment closed. Adam Bowman, used to work at 2245 N. 31st St. He is in support of the license. The address of 2245 N. 31st is a warehouse of about 2000 square feet containing different businesses. Bassem Megally, 4212 S. 78th St., Greenfield. He is head of security for the establishment. Mr. Megally says that the applicant requests additional guards whenever he knows that there will be a large crowd. He does not think that the business is a big hassle to anyone. Jennifer Wilder, 3049 S. Hanson Ave., chooses to go to the establishment because she feels safe there. She is in support of the license and has not seen any problems occur at the establishment. Jovan Goodman, 103 W. Chambers St., patronizes the business on a weekly basis and has not seen or had any problems when at the establishment. She is in support of the license. Terry Love, 2621 E. Adams, Cudahy, arranges for artists to perform at the establishment. He is in support of the license. Walter Watson, 1324 E. Oklahoma Ave., is a bartender and security guard at the establishment. He says that most incidents happen outside the bar and has nothing to do with the establishment. Objector: John Connelly, North Avenue Community Development Association and staff assistant for the Community Prosecution Unit for District 3. He says that there have been concerns voiced by other business owners about the establishment at the BID meetings that he has attended. Mr. Connelly says that the CPU is focused on nuisance abatement, not closing businesses. Ald. Zielinski raises the question of why the business owners in the area who have concerns about the establishment have not appeared at the meeting. Supporter: Candace Watson, 1424 E. Oklahoma Ave., patronizes the establishment. She says that none of the other clubs that she patronizes have the security that the establishment does. She says that she has not seen problems in the establishment. She is in support of the license. Asst. Chief Harpole says that there are no other taverns along North Avenue that have the problems that the establishment does. He believes that business owners should be held responsible for problems at their establishments and blame should not be put on the neighborhood or on the police. Mr. Reid says that he cooperates with the police and is not always notified by police when there is a problem with the establishment. He says that the police are not cooperating with him. Atty. Maistelman says that no neighbors are requesting the closing of the establishment. He also says that the applicant has tried to set up meetings with the police. Ald. Hamilton moves for renewal with a 25-day suspension due to items on the police report and neighborhood testimony. Prevailed 4-1. (Ald. Bohl voting "no")	Pass	4:1
11/25/2008	0	COMMON COUNCIL	ASSIGNED TO

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081062

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The Chair

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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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