City of Milwaukee - File #: 081195

• File #: 081195
• Version: 0
• Type: Motion
• Status: Passed
• File created: 12/16/2008
• In control: LICENSES COMMITTEE
• Final action: 3/25/2009
• 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
3/25/2009	0	COMMON COUNCIL	APPROVED; Minutes note: Ald. Bohl and Ald. Donovan asked to be recorded as a NO vote for the Committee's recommendation regarding Club International.	Pass	14:0
3/25/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL	Pass	4:0
3/9/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 05 GIANNOPOULOS, Dennis, Agent for “Papa Gus, Inc.”, Class “B” Tavern application for “Branded Steer II” at 10950 W. Good Hope Road. Special Letter Applicant at the table, N114 W15148 Vicksburg, Germantown. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Grant by Ald. Hines. Prevailed 3-0. (Ald. Coggs, Ald. Kovac and Ald. Hamilton excused) Ald. Kovac moves to reconsider. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Hamilton excused) Grant by Ald. Zielinski. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Hamilton excused)	Pass	4:0
3/9/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 05 SINGH, Avtar, Agent for “Kwik Pantry, LLC”, Extended Hours Establishment renewal application for “Kwik Pantry” at 9622 W. Fond du Lac Avenue. (Expires 4/30) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 4411 W. Woodard Dr., Franklin. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Rupinder Kaur, daughter of the applicant at the table. She details the inprovements in security at the location. Grant by Ald. Zielinski despite items contained in the notice. Prevailed 3-0. (Ald. Coggs, Ald. Kovac and Ald. Hamilton excused) Ald. Zielinski moves to reconsider. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Hamilton excused) Grant by Ald Coggs despite items contained in the notice. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Hamilton excused)	Pass	4:0
3/9/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 11 MARTINSON, Mait, Agent for “The Road, Inc.”, Extended Hours Establishment application for “Denny’s” at 3801 S. 27th Street. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 8859 Long St., Lenexa, KS. Ted Gallagher, operations director for the restaurant and Melissa Nelson Bowen also at the table. Ms. Grill says that there is an existing license at the location, but the application is for a new legal entity. Mr. Martinson says that after the incidents detailed in the police report, additional security was added at the restaurant. Grant by Ald. Hines despite items contained in the police report. Prevailed 3-0. (Ald. Coggs, Ald. Kovac and Ald. Hamilton excused) Ald. Zielinski moves to reconsider. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Hamilton excused) Ald. Kovac moves to grant despite items contained in the police report. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Hamilton excused)	Pass	4:0
3/9/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 06 NELSON, Veronica K., Class “B” Tavern application for “Chico’s” at 1703 W. Hopkins Street. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 8312 W. Potomac Ave. No neighborhood objectors present when called. The applicant says that she has worked as a bartender at the establishment for the last two years. She also says that she is planning to add cameras and security. Ald. Kovac moves to grant despite items in the notice prevailed 3-0. (Ald. Hamilton and Ald. Zielinski excused)	Pass	3:0
3/9/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 06 AZZAM, Tamer, Agent for “Azzam Co LLC”, Class “A” Malt application for “Penny Saver Foods” at 510 W. Vine Street. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 2408 W. Layton Ave. Neighborhood objectors present: Harrison Addison, 2017 N. 5th St., lives two blocks away from the establishment. He says that there is rubbish in front of the store and that he would like the owner to keep the area outside of his establishment clean. Jason Morrill, owns 516-518 W. Vine St. which is one block west of the establishment. He says that he has concerns about trash from the store and patrons of the store consuming their alcohol on his front steps. He also is concerned about loitering. Ald. Coggs wants the application held because the applicant did not get in touch with neighbors as he was previously advised. The Chair requests a transcript of the meeting. Ald. Coggs moves to hold to the call of the chair. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Hamilton excused)	Pass	4:0
3/9/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 06 HEGWOOD, SR., Charles S., Agent for “Firstsaxon, LLC”, Class “B” Tavern application with an age distinction of 30+ for “1 Round Sport Bar” at 3519 N. Teutonia Avenue. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 4191 N. 21st St. He is the owner of the property and removed the previous licensees from the property. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Ald. Coggs moves to grant despite items in the notice. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Hamilton excused)	Pass	4:0
3/9/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 06 HARVEY, Patricia A., Agent for “Chambers Mini Mart, LLC”, Class “A” Malt application for “Chambers Mini Mart” at 3000 N. Teutonia Avenue. New Location, Special Letter Applicant at the table, 3369 N. 4th St. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Ald. Coggs asks that the item be held at the call of the chair so she can meet with the applicant. The applicant agrees. Ald. Coggs moves to hold to the call of the chair. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Hamilton excused)	Pass	4:0
3/9/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 15 MAHMUD, Sara I., Class “A” Malt renewal application for “Sara Foods” at 3727 W. Galena Street. (Expires 3/18) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 3727 W. Galena St. Attorney Michael Maistelman at the table as counsel. Ald. Kovac moves to make the transcript from the February 18th Licenses Committee meeting for this application part of the record. Prevailed 3-0. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Staff Assistant Alex Runner from District 15 at the table. He says that the Ald. Hines is not in favor of the license being taken away due to the neighborhood objections. Mr. Runner also says that the applicant has turned things around at the store. Neighborhood supporters present: Douglas Roy, 1621 N. 38th St., is in favor of the license. Shante Muskio, 1627 N. 38th St., is in favor of the license and has not seen any problems at the location. Lucy Willicot, 3724 W. Galena St., lives across the street from the store and is in support of the license. Mark Willicot, 3724 W. Galena St., has seen no problems at the store and is in support of the license. Kiva Guiden, 3721 W. Galena St., does not see any problems and is in support of the license. Toni Huston, 3704 W. Galena St., is in support of the license. Nanette Johnson, 1862 N. 39th St., does not feel the store is a nuisance and is in support of the license. Ald. Coggs at the table at 9:04 a.m. Omar Mahmud, son of the applicant, at the table. He says that the family runs a clean business and any accusations of criminal activity are false. The applicant says that the store cannot survive without the beer license. Neighborhood objector now present: Toni Anderson, 3701 W. Lisbon Ave., Lisbon Avenue Development. She says that the son of the applicant gave statements at a recent neighborhood meeting concerning serving single cigarettes that contradict his testimony at the Licenses hearing. Officer Charlotte Brown, Community Liaison Officer in District 3, at the table. She says that the son of the applicant said at the neighborhood meeting that he gave out single cigarettes previously, but he did not sell them. She also says that the applicant has been cooperating with the police department and that the store has been removed from nuisance status. Grant by Ald. Zielinski despite items contained in the notice. Prevailed 3-0. (Ald. Coggs and Ald. Hamilton excused)	Pass	3:0
3/9/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 10 WONG, Paul M., Agent for “La Joy, LLC”, Class “B” Tavern renewal application with change of hours and NEW Record Spin application for “Long Wong’s” at 5230 W. Bluemound Road. (Expires 4/10) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 5230 W. Bluemound Rd. The applicant says that he has reminded his bartenders to check IDs even if someone looks of legal age. No neighborhood objections present when called. Grant by Ald. Zielinski with a warning letter based on a police report. Prevailed 3-0. (Ald. Coggs, Ald. Kovac and Ald. Hamilton excused) Ald. Zielinski moves to reconsider. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Hamilton excused) Ald. Coggs moves to grant with a warning letter based on a police report. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Hamilton excused)	Pass	4:0
3/9/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 06 JACKSON, Danielle S., Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Dance applications with an age distinction of 30+ for “Danielle’s Lounge” at 501 W. North Avenue. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 8036 W. Scranton Pl. Ald. Coggs says that the item should be held until the issues on the police report be resolved. Neighborhood objectors present: Harrison Addison, 2017 N. 5th St., lives two blocks away from the location. He says that there are parking problems in the area and that there are also too many alcohol outlets in the area. Bettye Coleman, 2355 N. 5th St., lives about nine houses from the establishment. She says that there were previously disturbances at the location and she has no objections if the applicant can keep the Ald. Coggs moves to hold to the call of the chair. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Hamilton excused)	Pass	4:0
3/9/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 06 WILLIS, Penny L., Agent for “Two Sons, LLC”, Class “B” Tavern and Record Spin applications with an age distinction of 25+ for “Swagger Lounge” at 3634 N. Martin L King Jr Drive. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 5220 N. 27th St. Mr. Schrimpf says that more time is needed for an investigation into the application due to a potential collusive agreement. Ald. Kovac moves to hold to the call of the chair. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Hamilton excused)	Pass	4:0
3/9/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 12 MASALKHI, Ammar, Agent for “Digital Science, LLC’, Secondhand Dealer application for “Smart PC” at 1208 W. Historic Mitchell Street. New Location, Special Letter Applicant not at the table. Ald. Witkowiak at the table. Ald. Witkowiak asks for a hold. Ald. Zielinski moves to hold to the call of the chair. Prevailed 3-0. (Ald. Hamilton and Ald. Kovac excused)	Pass	3:0
3/9/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 12 ASAD, Samer L., Agent for “Lounging Around, Inc.”, Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Amusement (Cabaret/Nite Club) renewal applications with change of entertainment for “Envy Lounge and Nightclub” at 715-17 S. 5th Street. (Expires 4/8) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 7015 W. Bennett Ave., as is Ald. Witkowiak. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Ald. Witkowiak says that no neighborhood complaints have come into his office. Ald. Zielinski moves to grant with a warning letter despite items contained in the notice. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Hamilton excused)	Pass	4:0
3/9/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 06 CURRIE, Jewel, Agent for “Jewel Currie, LLC”, Class “A” Liquor and Malt renewal application for “JC Liquor Depot” at 205 E. North Avenue. (Expires 4/8) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 502 W. Garfield Ave. No neighborhood objectors present. Neighborhood supporter: Harrison Addison, 2017 N. 5th St., is in support of the license. Ald. Coggs moves to grant with a warning letter based on the police report. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Hamilton excused)	Pass	4:0
3/9/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 12 CAIN, Willie J., Agent for “Monet’s Tap, LLC”, Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Dance renewal applications for “Monet’s Tap” at 1537 S. Cesar E. Chavez Drive. (Expired 12/10/08; Renewed late) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 6052 W. Darnell Ave., Brown Deer, WI. Ald. Witkowiak also at the table. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Ald. Witkowiak says that he has no objections if the applicant goes forward with the plans to serve food. The applicant says that he will. Ald. Hamilton moves to grant despite items contained in the notice. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
3/9/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 12 SINGH, Harbhajan, Agent for “Isha Gas, Inc.”, Extended Hours Establishment renewal application for “Penzmart” at 1225 W. Lincoln Avenue. (Expires 4/30) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 15526 W. Edgemont Dr., Menomonee Falls, WI. Attorney G. Michael Guerin appearing with the applicant as counsel. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Ald. Witkowiak says that he has not received any complaints regarding the establishment and that it has not become an after-hours hangout. Three neighborhood supporters are present. Ald. Hamilton moves to grant despite items contained in the notice. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
3/9/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 12 VOLPE, Joseph J., Agent for “The V Bar, LLC”, Class “B” Tavern and Record Spin renewal applications with change of hours for “The V Bar” at 703 S. 2nd Street. (Expires 4/16) Special Letter Ald. Witkowiak at the table. Ms. Grill points out the the granting of the license to Ms. White amends the applications and makes Ms. White the new agent. Ald. Zielinski moves to grant. Prevailed 5-0. Ald. Zielinski moves to reconsider the applications. Prevailed 5-0. Ald. Zielinski moves to accept the change of agent on the applications to Stacy White. Prevailed 5-0. Ald. Coggs moves to make the documents associated with the change in the structure of the LLC part of the record. Prevailed 5-0. Ald. Zielinski moves to recommend approval of the renewal applications as amended. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
3/9/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 12 WHITE, Stacy M., Agent for “The V Bar, LLC”, Class “B” Tavern and Record Spin transfer applications with change of agent and hours for “The V Bar” at 703 S. 2nd Street. (Expires 4/16) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 3220 N. 90th St. Neil White, 3220 N. 90th St., also at the table. Ald. Witkowiak at the table. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Ald. Witkowiak says that the place was becoming a nuisance to neighbors and the applicant should be aware of this. Otherwise, Ald. Witkowiak says that he has no objections to the licenses. Mr. White says that the applicant is willing to hold a neighborhood meeting with residents. Grant by Ald. Kovac. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
3/9/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 12 CURIEL, Juan C., Class “B” Tavern renewal application and NEW Tavern Dance application with change of hours and changes to plan of operation (no longer a restaurant) for “El Toro Bravo” at 2039 W. National Avenue. (Expires 4/8) Special Letter Applicant at the table. Ald. Witkowiak also at the table. Rigoberto Gallegos, 1452 N. 28th St., interpreting for the applicant. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Ald. Witkowiak is not opposed to the Tavern license, but he asks that the committee not grant the Tavern Dance license because of the applicant's history with a previous establishment that has problems and was not operated as promised. Ald. Coggs asked the applicant if he is aware that he can obtain special dance permits. The applicant says that he is. Ald. Witkowiak says that he is willing to approve special dance permits to allow the applicant to prove himself. The applicant agrees to withdraw the Tavern Dance application so he does not end up being ineligible for special dance permits if the Tavern Dance application is denied. Ald. Zielinski moves to accept the withdrawal of the Tavern Dance application. Prevailed 5-0. Ald. Zielinski moves to grant the Class "B" Tavern license. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
3/9/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 12 TERRONES, Jose L., Class “B” Tavern renewal application with change of hours for “El Azteca Bar” at 2492 S. 13th Street. (Expires 4/11) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 2545 S. 15th St. Ald. Witkowiak also at the table. Jessica Villareal, 1693 S. 3rd St., translating for the applicant. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Ald. Witkowiak says that he is not opposed to the license, although he has concerns about the fights that occurred at the establishment. Ald. Kovac moves to grant with a warning letter based on items contained in the police report. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
3/9/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: SROKA, Kathleen, Class “B” Manager application. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 4403 S. 5th Place. Grant by Ald. Hamilton. Prevailed 4-1. (Ald. Coggs voting "no") Ald. Zielinski moves to change his vote to "no", making the motion prevail on a 3-2 vote. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	3:2
3/9/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: BLACKDEER, Angelina M., Class “D” Bartender application. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 906 S. 38th St. Joseph Goldman, owner of the Moccasin Bar and grandfather of the applicant, at the table. He says that he wants to give his granddaughter some responsibility by having her work in his bar. Grant by Ald. Kovac despite items contained in the police report. Failed 2-2. (Ald. Coggs excused, and Ald. Bohl and Ald. Zielinski voting "no") Ald. Zielinski moves to deny based on the police report. Prevailed 3-2. (Ald. Kovac and Ald. Hamilton voting "no")	Pass	3:2
3/9/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: DOYLE, Robert J., Class “D” Bartender application. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 1226 S. 73rd St., West Allis, WI. Grant by Ald. Hamilton despite items contained in the notice. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
3/9/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: CARTAGENA, Alfonso J., Class “D” Bartender application. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 5237 S. Greenbrook Terrace, Greendale, WI. Grant by Ald. Kovac despite items contained in the police report. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
3/9/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 12 GOVANI, Hussein P., Agent for “Homestyle Restaurant Group, LLC”, Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Amusement (Cabaret/Nite Club) renewal applications with change of hours and change of entertainment for “Club International” at 721 S. Cesar E. Chavez Drive. (Expires 4/10) Special Letter Applicant at the table, along with Attorney D. Michael Guerin as counsel. Atty. Steve McGaver also at the table as counsel. Asst. City Attorney Jarely Ruiz of the Community Prosecution Unit at the table with Captain Donald Gaglione of District 6. Neighborhood objectors present: Atty. Guerin objects to the police record being submitted in its entirety. Ald Hamilton moves to make part of the record a map of the area surrounding 721 S. Cesar E. Chavez Dr. submitted by counsel for the applicant. Prevailed 5-0. (Exhibit 1) Ald. Hamilton moves to a summary of police report for the location provided by counsel part of the record. Prevailed 5-0. (Exhibit 2) Atty. Guerin says that the designation of the location as a chronic nuisance was denied by the Administrative Review Board. Atty. Ruiz said that no written plan for reducing problems at the establishment was ever received by the police department from the applicant. She also says that the nuisance property designation is still being made. Atty. Schrimpf says that the committee cannot consider the location a nuisance property and the committee should only consider the testimony and facts heard at the committee hearing. Atty. Guerin objects to the characterization of the applicant as being uncooperative with the police department. The applicant says that he is withdrawing the exotic dancer portion of the entertainment. Ald. Kovac moves to accept the withdrawal of the exotic dancer portion of the cabaret/nite club supplement report. Prevailed 3-0. (Ald. Coggs and Ald. Zielinski excused) Neighborhood objectors present: Ald. Bob Donovan of District 8. He says that the establishment is near his district and has impacted his district. Ald. Donovan says that the establishment sits in the middle of Operation Impact and that what is happening at the establishment is taking resources of the police department away from other areas. Captain Gaglione has heard concerns about this establishment from citizens, but this establishment has not been targeted by the police department. Charles Grosz - 1706 W. National Ave. - has concerns about the parking, driving safety, noise, fights, people dancing in the streets, public urination, sexual activity in cars, litter and confrontational patrons on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. He also felt physically threatened by the staff and the security personnel. Make list of distruptive patron behavior provided by Mr. Grosz part of the record, by Ald. Kovac. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Bohl excused)(Exhibit 3) Jeffrey Hicks - 1636 W. National Ave. - a large, belligerent crowd was around his driveway at closing time on February 7th and he feared for his safety. He is commonly awoken by noise on Friday and Saturday nights when he is home. Scott Katafias - 1704 and 1706 W. National Ave. - he basically stays inside once he comes home knowing he want to go deal with club patrons and deal with club patrons driving quickly trying to catch all the lights. Neighborhood supporters: Les Johns- 230 E. Oklahoma Ave.- was hired by the applicant to do a survey of the neighborhood to determine what the neighbors think of the business and to see what he can do to improve the business. He says that additional parking in a few locations has been arranged for the business and there is increased security, including pat-downs and a mandatory coat-check. Delores King- 714 S. Bettinger Ct.- says that she does not hear any noise from the club on the weekends even though she lives next door. She is not opposed to the license. She also owns a vacant lot near the business and says that patrons from the club do not park there. Sirvictor Bryant- 3134 N. 11th St. - is a patron of the establishment. He feels safe in the establishment and is in support of the license. David Lindsey, DJ at Club International, says that he plays Top 40 music at the establishment, not rap. He says that the establishment is run well. Felicia Dukes- 5912 W. Galena St.- says she feels safe at the club and is in support of the licenses. Deanna Silvas - 1221 W. Madison St. - she says that she has never had a problem with any of the patrons from the club bothering her when she walks home from work at a late hour. Fabian Harris -5044 N. 39th St. - says that he has not had any problems at the club. Shawanda Triblett- 1210 W. North Ave., #205 - is a patron at the club and has had no problems at the club. Susan Domena - 1018 S. 29th St. - is a patron of the club and has never had any problems. Victor Huyke - 3206 W. National Ave. - publisher of El Conquistador Latino Newspaper, is in support of the license and says that the business provides jobs in the community. Ald. Kovac moves to make a letter of support from Mr. Huyke part of the record. Prevailed 5-0. Montaine Freeman - 5847 N. 92nd St. - is a patron of the club and is in support of the license. Victor Tovar, Jr. - 3211 W. Scott St. - is a patron of the club and is in support of the license. Melvin Crespo - 6655 N. Sidney Place - supervisor for Central Protective Services who oversees the security at the club. He says that there is a minimum of eight officers working at the club. He also contradicted the earlier testimony of Mr. Grosz. Raja Billai -8315 Flagstone Dr., Madison, WI - comes into Milwaukee to patronize the club and is in support of the license. The chair acknowledged that there were additional supporters in the audience that did not want to testify. Capt. Gaglione says that the applicant did not start cooperating with the police until after a year of incidents had occurred. He also says that there is a concern about former gang members being used as security guards inside the club. Ald. Witkowiak at the table. He says that the business has evolved from a buffet restaurant to a full club. He also says that complaints have come into his office, but he has never personally called the police to investigate the establishment. Ald. Witkowiak says that the way the building is built has an effect on which neighbors are and are not bothered by noise and other nuisances. He says that he has heard complaints from constituents. Atty. Ruiz says that action needs to be taken now since the applicant has not followed through with nuisance abatement at the business. Atty. Guerin says that there is not criminal activity at the business, just police activity. Ald. Hamilton moves to grant with a twenty-five day suspension based on the police report and neighborhood and police objections. Prevailed 4-1. (Ald. Bohl voting "no")	Pass	4:1
3/9/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: LUTTRELL, Jermenna, Class “D” Bartender application. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 4427 N. 84th St., Apt. 4. Grant by Ald. Kovac despite items contained in the notice. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Zielinski excused)	Pass	4:0
3/9/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: LOVE, Shevonne S., 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 5-0.	Pass	5:0
3/9/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: MC CORMICK, Kewanna, Class “D” Bartender renewal application. (Expired 12/31/08) Special Letter Applcant at the table, 3817 N. 3rd St. The applicant says she is on a payment plan on her outstanding balance for parking citations. Grant by Ald. Coggs contingent upon proof of payments on the balance provided by the 20th of March to the License Division. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Zielinski excused)	Pass	4:0
3/9/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: NUNDAHL, Shannon N., Class “D” Bartender application. 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
3/9/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: WILLIAMS, Latjana L., Class “D” Bartender renewal application. (Expired 12/31/08) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 7124 W. Appleton Ave., Apt. A. The warrant has been satisfied. Grant by Ald. Coggs despite items contained in the notice. Prevailed 3-0. (Ald. Zielinski and Ald. Kovac excused)	Pass	3:0
3/9/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: VOSSEKUIL, Patrick, Class “D” Bartender application. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 9308 S. 31 St., Franklin, WI. Grant by Ald. Hamilton despite items contained in the notice. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Zielinski excused)	Pass	4:0
3/9/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: SCHEID, Gabrielle L., Class “D” Bartender application. Special Letter Ald. Kovac moves to hold to the call of the chair. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Zielinski excused)	Pass	4:0
3/9/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 04 SCHMITT, William L., Agent for “Schmitt, LLC”, Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Dance renewal applications for “MJ’s on Milwaukee” at 332 N. Milwaukee Street. (Expires 4/10) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 8637 Stickney Ave., Wauwatosa, WI. Ald. Bauman at the table. Melissa Denicola, daughter of the applicant, also at the table. She does not think that it was necessary for the police to give them a ticket for the noise. Ald. Bauman says that there have been noise complaints about the location before and he says that the applicants know about the requirements for a noise variance. Ald. Bauman recommends at least a warning letter be issued if the license is renewed. Ms. Denicola says that she has never heard a complaint from neighbors. Grant by Ald. Kovac with a warning letter based on the police report and aldermanic testimony. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Zielinski excused)	Pass	4:0
3/9/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 04 FOWLKES, Charles E., Agent for “311, LLC”, Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Amusement (Cabaret/Nite Club) renewal applications with change of entertainment and change of hours for “311 Restaurant” at 311 E. Wisconsin Avenue. (Expires 3/17;Filed Late) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 3384 N. 85th St. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Ald. Bauman asks that the license be held until the outstanding balance owed the city by the applicant is paid. He says that there is an increasing problem with the cabaret/nite club license. The applicant wants to drop the change of entertainment and keep the original entertainment. Ald. Kovac moves to accept the amended applications. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Zielinski excused) Grant by Ald. Hamilton as amended with the issuance of a warning letter and on the condition that the outstanding balance is paid, or a payment plan is put in place, with proof being submitted to the License Division by March 20, 2009. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Zielinski excused)	Pass	4:0
3/9/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: KING, LAMONDA A., Direct Seller renewal application. (Expires 3/31) Special Letter Applicant at the table, as is Ald. Puente. Ald. Puente says there was a complaint from a police officer given to him regarding the applicant. He also says that the applicant is disregarding no parking signs that have been put up and his district has had problems with direct sellers violating city ordinances. Atty. Schrimp says that the e-mail from a police officer is hearsay and is not part of the official police report. The violation detailed by the police officer has not been adjudicated in court and a violation has not been written. Ald. Davis at the table. He says that there was a vacant filling station in his district that had a number of direct sellers selling on the private property and that the area has had a problem for a while with direct sellers selling on private property without permission. The applicant says that the incidents that are being described by the aldermen did not involve him and that the police officer who made a complaint to Ald. Puente has something personal against him. Ald. Puente says that he and Ald. Davis have contacted the police to ask them to do their due diligence as a result of complaints to their offices. Ald. Bohl says that he will not make the e-mail from the police officer to Ald. Puente part of the record because it is hearsay. Ald. Coggs moves to grant with a warning letter based on items contained in the notice. Prevailed 3-1. (Ald. Bohl voting "no", Ald. Zielinski excused)	Pass	3:1
3/9/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 03 GOLD, Mark H., Agent for “Pizza Shuttle, Inc.”, Extended Hours Establishment renewal application for “Pizza Shuttle” at 1827 N. Farwell Avenue. (24/7) Special Letter (Expires 4/30) Applicant at the table with Attorney Geoffrey Gnadt at the table as counsel. Ald. Kovac moves to make the entire police report part of the permanent record. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Zielinski excused) Mr. Gold say that the business is known for being open extended hours. Ald. Kovac moves to grant with a warning letter. Failed 2-2. (Ald. Coggs and Ald. Bohl voting "no", Ald. Zielinski excused) Ald. Kovac moves to grant with a ten day suspension based on items contained in the police report. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Zielinski excused)	Pass	4:0
3/9/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR	Pass	3:0
3/9/2009	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 03 EL BAHMI, Tarik, Agent for “II Dolce Vita, LLC”, Class “B” Tavern application for “La Dolce Vita” at 1673 N. Farwell Avenue. New Location, Special Letter Applicant at the table, 710 W. Mitchell St. #206. No neighborhood objectors present. Ald. Kovac said that the applicant met with the Brady Street Association. Grant by Ald. Kovac despite items contained in the notice. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Zielinski excused)	Pass	4:0
12/16/2008	0	COMMON COUNCIL	ASSIGNED TO

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081195

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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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