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File #: 090863    Version: 0
Type: Motion Status: Passed
File created: 11/3/2009 In control: LICENSES COMMITTEE
On agenda: Final action: 1/20/2010
Effective date:    
Title: Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Indexes: LICENSE REVOCATION, LICENSES
Attachments: 1. License Applications for 01-19-10, 2. License Applications for 01-5-10, 3. License Applications for 12-8-09, 4. Transcript of Best Liquor, 5. Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, 6. Recommendations, 7. Grant List, 8. Letters Sent After Common Council
Date Ver.Action ByActionResultTallyAction DetailsMeeting DetailsVideo
1/20/20100 COMMON COUNCIL APPROVED

Minutes note: As amended
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1/20/20100 COMMON COUNCIL AMENDED

Minutes note: Notwithstanding the recommendation of the committee, deny the Class "A" Liquor and Malt application of Gurmeet K. Dhillon for "Best Liquor", 551 W. Becher St.
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1/20/20100 COMMON COUNCIL AMENDED

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. Ald. Bohl moved to remove the pawnbroker application for Chon Soong Lee from the grant list and return to committee.
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1/19/20100 LICENSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVALPass4:0 Action details Meeting details Not available
1/19/20100 LICENSES COMMITTEE HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIRPass4:0 Action details Meeting details Not available
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1/19/20100 LICENSES COMMITTEE AMENDED

Minutes note: 06 SINGH, Bhupinder, Agent for “Khasria 3, Inc.”, Class “A” Liquor and Malt application for “Big Jim Liquor” at 2161 W. Hopkins Street. Special Letter Applicant at the table. Atty. Michael Maistelman present for the applicant. Neighborhood objectors present: Manila Niles, 3251 N. 21st St., is in opposition to the license if the location is closed at 9:00 p.m. Margaret Jean Kelley, 3151 N. 21st St., is in opposition to the license. Neighborhood supporters present: Eric Grant, 3238 N. 22nd St., is in support of the license. Keshia Grant, 3238 N. 22nd St., is in support of the license. Atty. Maistelman says that the applicant agrees amend his business hours of 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. for the location on the plan of operation. Grant by Ald. Coggs despite items contained in the notice, as amended. Prevailed 5-0.
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1/19/20100 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 entertainment for “Questions Entertainment” at 3041 W. North Avenue. (Expires 2-9-10) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 3041 W. North Avenue. Attys. Matt Lerner and David Halbrooks at the table as counsel. Officer James McNichol and Atty. Robin Pederson, Assistant City Attorney, also present to advise the police department. Alex Runner, Staff Assistant to Ald. Willie Hines, Jr. , also at the table. Atty. Halbrooks submits a document making seven motions to the Licenses Committee. Ald. Hamilton moves to accept the motion made under Chapter 90-11-B of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances (the provision for raising an objection) and to place any documents not accepted by the committee into a rejected exhibits file. Prevailed 5-0. Items 1-74 of the police report were not read into the record as they were previously considered for the previous license year. Ald. Coggs moves to make a four-page letter dated December 22, 2009 from Atty. Matt Lerner to Camptain Domagalski of District 3 part of the record. Prevailed 3-0 (Ald. Zielinski and Ald. Kovac excused) (Exhibit 1) Officer McNichol asks that the committee consider items 34-74 on the police report. The chair denied the request. A video of footage from the night of November 6, 2009 from the City of Milwaukee Police Department is shown at the committee meeting. There are two videos on the DVD provided by the police department, but only the first video on the DVD was shown at the committee. Atty. Halbrooks says that he is in opposition to advertisement flyers that advertises nights other than October 31, 2009. Ald. Kovac moves to accept the postcard flyer that show an advertisement for Halloween night at the tavern into the record. Prevailed 5-0. (Exhibit 2) Meeting recessed at 4:40 p.m. Meeting reconvened at 4:48 p.m. Mr. Runner says that the alderman believes that the concerns that the police have about the tavern are valid and that he also has concerns about teen nights. Supporters: Biaya Kadima, 2748 A N. Booth St., is employed at 3201 W. North Ave. He is in support of the license. Montaine Freeman, 5845 N. 92nd St., is in support of the license. He frequents the nightclub twice a week. Walker Watson, Jr., 1424 E. Oklahoma Ave. He works at the nightclub and is in support of the license. Jovan Goodman, 2108 N. 38th St., is in support of the license. Dylan Thompson, 615 E. Brady St., is in support of the license. Ald. Kovac moves to make the three-page code of conduct submitted by the applicant part of the record. Prevailed 5-0. (Exhibit 3) Ald. Zielinski moves to grant with a 25-day suspension based on the police report and testimony of the police department. Failed 4-1. (Ald. Coggs, Ald. Hamilton, Ald. Bohl and Ald. Kovac voting "no") Ald. Hamilton moves to grant with a 15-day suspension based on the police report and testimony of the police department and the alderman's office. Prevailed 5-0.
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1/5/20100 LICENSES COMMITTEE AMENDED

Minutes note: 01 DAHIR, Marouf M., Agent for “Marouf Investment, LLC”, Class “A” Malt application for “Ayesh Food” at 1951 W. Hampton Avenue. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 3939 W. College Ave., as is Marvin Pratt as a consultant. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Grant by Ald. Hamilton. Prevailed 3-0. (Ald. Kovac and Ald. Coggs excused)
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1/5/20100 LICENSES COMMITTEE AMENDED

Minutes note: 14 MC KIERNAN, Gene M., Agent for “Landlubbers, Inc.”, Class “B” Tavern application for “Ducky’s” at 3172 S. 8th Street. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 1918 S. 94th St., West Allis. Neighborhood objectors: Laura Wacholz, 3169 S. 7th St., Lower. She is opposed to the license. Alvin Wacholz, 3169 A S. 7th St. He is opposed to the license. Ald. Zielinski moves to grant. Prevailed 3-0. (Ald. Kovac and Ald. Coggs excused)
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Minutes note: 14 RODRIGUEZ, Manuel G., Class “B” Tavern renewal application for “Reyna’s Bar” at 2566 S. 6th Street. (Expires 2/6/2010) Special Letter Atty. Ronnie Vargas at the table as counsel. Patricia Rodriguez, bar manager and daughter of the agent, also at the table. Grant by Ald. Zielinski. Prevailed 3-0. (Ald. Kovac and Ald. Coggs excused)
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1/5/20100 LICENSES COMMITTEE AMENDED

Minutes note: 12 OROZCO, Ramon, Agent for “3 Hermanos, Inc.”, Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Dance renewal applications for “Club 3 Hermanos” at 1328-32 W. Lincoln Avenue. (Expires 2/13/2010) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 1332 W. Lincoln Ave., as is Ald. James Witkowiak. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Ald. Zielinski moves to grant with a warning letter based on the police report, holding open items 8 and 10 on the police report. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Coggs excused)
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1/5/20100 LICENSES COMMITTEE AMENDED

Minutes note: 13 PROSSER, Michael H., Agent for “Prosser RV, Inc.”, Secondhand Motor Vehicle Dealer application for “Prosser RV” at 6146 S. Howell Avenue. New Location Special Letter Applicant at the table, 6146 S. Howell Ave., as is Catherine Cooper, Legislative Aide to District 13 Ald. Terry Witkowski. The applicant still needs to go before the Board of Zoning Appeals. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Ms. Cooper says that the alderman has no objection to sales of new and used RVs, but he is not in favor of the sale of used cars. The applicant says that he was planning to sell used autos as it is allowed by the license. Ald. Zielinski moves to hold to the call of the chair. Prevailed 3-0. (Ald. Kovac and Ald. Coggs excused)
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1/5/20100 LICENSES COMMITTEE AMENDED

Minutes note: 14 HART, Mary K., Agent for “Hi Fi Café, LLC”, Class “B” Tavern – Service Bar Only application and request for the permanent extension of the premises to include 2642 S. Kinnickinnic Avenue for “Hi Fi Café” at 2640 S. Kinnickinnic Avenue. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 3006 S. Wentworth Ave. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Grant by Ald. Zielinski. Prevailed 3-0. (Ald. Kovac and Ald. Coggs excused)
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1/5/20100 LICENSES COMMITTEE AMENDED

Minutes note: 12 LOPEZ, Jesus, Class “B” Tavern and Record Spin renewal applications for “El Gallo De Oro” at 1500 W. Mitchell Street. (Expires 2/5/2010) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 1500 W. Mitchell St. Beatrice Robles, 1561 S. 22nd St., at the table as translator. Ald. James Witkowiak also at the table. Ald. Kovac at the table at 9:40 a.m. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Ald. Witkowiak says that his office has received calls from constituents about problems at closing time. Grant by Ald. Hamilton with a warning letter based on the police report. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Coggs excused)
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Minutes note: 09 PATEL, Praful P., Agent for “JK Liquor, Inc.”, Class “A” Liquor and Malt application for “JK Liquor” at 6220 W. Silver Spring Drive. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 1900 Avalon Dr., Waukesha. Ald. Puente also at the table. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Ald. Puente says that he has no objections if the owners continue to make the building more aesthetically pleasing. Grant by Ald. Hamilton. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Kovac excused)
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Minutes note: 12 WALKER, Patrice L., Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Dance renewal applications with age restriction of 25+ for “Futuristic Lounge” at 1734 W. Greenfield Avenue. (Expires 2/4/2010) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 1324 A S. 18th St., as is Ald. James Witkowiak. Due to an incorrect address on the application, the applicant did not receive the notice. She waves her right to notice. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Ald. Witkowiak says that his office has received numerous calls from residents about the bar, but they are afraid to come down to the committee and be on camera. Grant, with a 45-day suspension, by Ald. Zielinski based on the police report. Failed 2-2. (Ald. Kovac and Ald. Hamilton voting "no" and Ald. Coggs excused) Ald. Kovac moves to grant with a 20-day suspension based on the police report, not considering underage charge in item 9 and holding open item 10 on the police report. Prevailed 3-1. (Ald. Zielinski voting "no" and Ald. Coggs excused)
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Minutes note: 11 BAJWA, Kanwarjit S., Agent for “Guru Beer & Liquor, LLC”, Class “A” Liquor and Malt application for “A J Liquor” at 3404 S. 27th Street. Special Letter Applicant at the table, N103 W17263 Woodbridge Ct., Germantown. Ald. Joe Dudzik also at the table. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Grant by Ald. Kovac. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Coggs excused)
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Minutes note: 06 KADADHA, Ahmad, Agent for “Riverwest Superfoods, LLC”, Class “A” Malt renewal application for “Riverwest Super Foods” at 2909 N. Holton Street. (Expired 12/10/2009; filed late) Special Letter Applicant not appearing. Akuwa Dantzler, Legislative Aide to 6th District Ald. Milele Coggs, also at the table. Hold to the call of the chair by Ald. Hamilton. Prevailed 3-0. (Ald. Coggs and Ald. Zielinski excused)
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Minutes note: 11 MUSTAFA, Samer T., Agent for “Mustafas, LLC”, Class “A” Malt application for “Sams Mini Mart” at 5126 W. Howard Avenue. Special Letter New Location Applicant at the table, 3944 S. 51st St. Atty. Vincent Bobot at the table as counsel. Ald. Joe Dudzik also at the table. Ald. Hamilton moves to make part of the record the photos submitted by counsel. Prevailed 3-0. (Ald. Coggs and Ald. Zielinski excused) No neighborhood objectors present when called. Ald. Dudzik says that he is not in support of the license. Neighborhood supporters present: Hanna Othman,3480 S. Strathman Dr., Greenfield, is in support of the license. John Hardwick, 3919 S. Sunset Heights, Greenfield, is in support of the license. Alex Pantich, 3313 S. 52nd St., is in support. Dave Mueller, 1624 S. 92nd St., West Allis, works in the neighborhood. He is in support of the license. Nicole Hein, 3919 S. Sunset Square, Greenfield, is in support of the license. John O'Brien, 3317 S. 51st St, Milwaukee, is in support of the license. Muhammad Mustafa, 4819 W. College Ave., is in support of the license. Grant by Ald. Hamilton despite items in the notice. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Coggs excused)
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1/5/20100 LICENSES COMMITTEE AMENDED

Minutes note: 06 GEE, Arlisa L., Class “B” Tavern and Record Spin renewal applications for “Steff’s Bar & Lounge” at 400 E. Locust Avenue. (Expires 1/15/2010; filed late) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 5240 N. 27th St. Akuwa Dantzler, Legislative Aide to 6th District Ald. Milele Coggs, also at the table. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Grant with a warning letter based on the police report by Ald. Kovac. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Coggs excused)
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Minutes note: 06 NICHOLSON, Darrell C., Agent for “Atkinson Beer & Liquor Mart, Inc.”, Class “A” Liquor and Malt renewal application for “Atkinson Beer & Liquor Mart” at 1101 W. Atkinson Avenue. (Expires 2/8/2010) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 1103 W. Atkinson, #2. Akuwa Dantzler, Legislative Aide to 6th District Ald. Milele Coggs, also at the table. Ms. Dantzler says that the alderwoman has no objections but encourages the licensee to take care in transporting firearms. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Grant by Ald. Hamilton with a warning letter based on the police report. Prevailed 3-0. (Ald. Coggs and Ald. Zielinski excused)
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Minutes note: 15 KAUR, Rupinder, Agent for “Kiran, LLC”, Class “A” Malt application for “Center Food Market” at 2235 W. Center Street. Special Letter New Location Atty. Jennifer Havas present for the licensee. A.D. 15 aide at the table - a number of residents are opposed and the alderman is adamantly opposed to this license. Karen Hans - daughter of the applicant present to translate. Opponent: Barbara Moore - 4620 N. 28th St. - Executive Director for Project Respect Hold to the call of the chair to permit the applicant to meet with the local alderman, by Ald. Hamilton. Prevailed. 4-0 (Ald. Coggs excused)
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Minutes note: 06 SINGH, Bhupinder, Agent for “Khasria 3, Inc.”, Class “A” Liquor and Malt application for ‘Big Jim Liquor” at 2161 W. Hopkins Street. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 1246 Deer Pass Rd.#1, Mukonago. Akuwa Dantzler, Legislative Aide to 6th District Ald. Milele Coggs, also at the table. Jessie Anderson, 3526 N. 4th St., current store owner, and Harjinder Khasria, 1246 Deer Pass Rd. #1, corporate officer, also at the table. Neighborhood objectors present: Muhammad Abdul Rahim, 1235 W. Lannon Drive, Oak Creek, owns the liquor store at 4301 W. Hopkins St. He is opposed to the license. Aaron Dyson, 3248 N. 21st St., is opposed to the license. David Taylor, 2479 W. Keefe Ave., is opposed to the license. Ms. Dantzler says that the alderwoman would like the item to be held. The food dealer application for the location is set to be heard on the 19th of January. Hold to the call of the chair by Ald. Zielinski. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Coggs excused)
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Minutes note: 06 TANNER, Nicole N., Agent for “Plann B, LLC”, Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Dance renewal applications for “Plann B” at 3621 N. Teutonia Avenue. (Expires 1/31/2010) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 3621 A N. Teutonia Ave., as is Akuwa Dantzler, Legislative Aide to 6th District Ald. Milele Coggs. Adam Stephens, Assistant City Attorney and Officer Ray Robakowski, Police District 5, at the table. They were both present at a November 25th Licensed Premise Check at the location. Atty. Stephens says that neither the police nor the City Attorney's office have received any follow-up correspondence from the licensee. Officer Robakowski says that as of December 14th, the extra security and body scanner that was discussed with the licensee had not been installed. Ms. Dantlzer says that the alderwoman does believe that the items on the police report would warrant some sort of suspension. The licensee says that she is willing to put an age restriction of 25 years and older on her license. Ald. Zielinski moves to accept the request of the licensee to amend her application to include and age restriction of 25 and over. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Coggs excused) Grant by Ald. Hamilton with a 90-day suspension based on the police report and testimony provided by the Liaison Officer and the City Attorney's office, as amended. Failed. 1-3 (Ald. Bohl, Ald. Zielinski and Ald. Bohl voting "no"; Ald. Coggs excused) Grant by Ald. Kovac with a 90-suspension of the Class "B" Tavern License as amended and denial of the Tavern Dance license based on the police report and testimony provided by the Liaison Officer and the City Attorney's office. Prevailed. 4-0 (Ald. Coggs excused)
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Minutes note: 15 JABER, Fathi, Agent for “Superior Food and Liquor, Inc.”, Request for the permanent extension of the Class “A” premises to include an addition on the main floor for “Superior Food and Liquor” at 1535 W. North Avenue. Special Letter Applicant withdrew his application via the License Division and is not present. Alex Runner, Staff Assistant to 15th District Alderman Willie Hines, at the table. Opponents: Mario Hall - Walnut Way -- 2240 N. 17th St. Angeline Wilkey - Walnut Way - 2240 N. 17th St. Ald. Kovac moves to accept withdrawal of the application. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Coggs excused)
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Minutes note: 15 STONE, Danette A., Agent for “Black N Black, Inc”, Class “A” Liquor and Malt renewal application for “Vliet Discount Liquor” at 3901 W. Vliet Street. (Expires 2/4/2010) Special Letter Alex Runner, Staff Assistant to 15th District Alderman Willie Hines, at the table. He says that his office has had a number of community meetings, which the applicant has attended. There are no loitering or noise problems, so the alderman has no objections to renewal of this license. Clark Bell, 3417 N. 37th St., business partner Deano Simmons, 6486 N. 38th Court, business partner Grant, with a warning letter, by Ald. Hamilton. Prevailed. 4-0 (Ald. Coggs excused)
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Minutes note: 07 LIM, Soon D., Agent for “Segen Jewelry, Inc.”, Precious Metals & Gem Dealer application for “Segen Jewelry” at 3512 W. Fond du Lac Avenue. New Location Special Letter Deny by Ald. Zielinski due to non-appearance. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Kovac excused) Applicant's son at the table. Reconsider by Ald. Zielinski. Prevailed 3-0. (Ald. Kovac and Ald. Coggs excused) The matter cannot be taken up since the agent is not appearing. Hold to the call of the chair by Ald. Hamilton. Prevailed 3-0. (Ald. Kovac and Ald. Coggs excused)
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Minutes note: SCHUCKMAN, Andrew T., Class “D” Bartender application. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 4428 N. Oakland Ave. #6, Shorewood. Grant by Ald. Kovac despite items in the police report. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Coggs excused)
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Minutes note: JACOBSON, Laura J., Class “D” Bartender renewal application. Special Letter Applicant requested through the License Division that the item be held. Hold to the call of the chair by Ald. Kovac. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Coggs excused)
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Minutes note: LUDWIG, Sophia L., Class “D” Bartender renewal application. Special Letter Applicant not appearing. Deny based on second non-appearance by Ald. Hamilton. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Coggs excused)
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Minutes note: 14 ENGEL, Michael C., Agent for “Pastiche, LLC”, Class “B” Tavern and Instrumental Music applications for “Pastiche Bistro” at 3001 S. Kinnickinnic Avenue. Special Letter New Location Applicant at the table, 3626 N. Menomonee River Parkway. Ald. Zielinski moves to grant and to amend the application to remove the Singing by Performers portion of Instrumental Music on the plan of operation. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Coggs excused)
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Minutes note: 14 DHILLON, Gurmeet K., Agent for “Ridge Plaza, Inc”, Class “A” Liquor and Malt application for “Best Liquor” at 551 W. Becher Street. Special Letter New Location Applicant at the table, Atty. Michael Knoeller at the table as counsel. Inderjeet Dhillon, husband of the applicant, also at the table. Neighborhood objectors present: Barbara Nelson, 1022 W. Lincoln Ave., is in opposition to the license. Ald. Kovac moves to make the concentration map dated December 1st, 2009, centered on 551 W. Becher Street part of the record. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Coggs excused)(Exhibit 1) Neil White, Lincoln Avenue Business Association, 1133 W. Lincoln Ave. He is in opposition to the license. Ald. Zielinski moves to make a Common Council letter from 1995 sent to Inderjeet Dhillon denying a liquor license for the address at 575 W. Becher Street due to overconcentration of alcohol beverage licenses in the area. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Coggs excused)(Exhibit 2) Atty. Knoeller objects to the document being made part of the record due to the address of the establishment in the letter being different from the current location. Jill Florence-Lackey, 705 W. Lincoln Ave. and director of Urban Anthropologie, Inc. She is in opposition to the license. Rebecca Mueller, 2319 S. 7th St., is in opposition to the license. Chris Jaszewski, 2319 S. 7th St., is in opposition to the license. Lucy Wilbrandt, 1971 S. 5th Place, is in opposition to the license. Neighborhood supporters: Rochae Patterson, 2038 S. 6th St., is in support of the license. Cassandra Bennett, 2226 S. 6th St., is in support of the license. Chad Donovan, 2226 S. 6th St., is in support of the license. John Tisley, 2052 S. 5th Pl., is in support of the license. Juan Flores, 2172 S. 5th Pl., is in support of the license. Sha-Paris Doyle, 2141 S. 5th Pl., is in support of the license. Jeannette Sabedra, 2210 S. 5th Pl., is in support of the license. Reina Rodriguez, 2115 S. 6th St., is in support of the license. Agya Sidhu, 4570 S. 116th St., Greenfield, is in support of the license. Reginald S. Williams, 3450 N. 52nd St., is in support of the license. Daniel Lapoint, 2210 S. 5th Pl., is in support of the license. Timothy Lind, 2118 S. 5th Pl., is in support of the license. Ald. James Witkowiak, 12th District Alderman, at the table. His district is across the street from the location and the location was part of the 12th district before redistricting. He is in opposition to the license based on overconcentration. Grant by Ald. Zielinski despite items contained in the notice. Prevailed 3-1. (Ald. Bohl voting "no" and Ald. Coggs excused)
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Minutes note: 10 PAWELSKI, Dean W., Agent for “Dino’z Sports Bar, LLC”, Class “B” Tavern, Tavern Dance and Videogame Center applications for “Dino’s Sports Bar & Grill” at 5018 W. State Street. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 4111 S. Kingan Ave., St. Francis. Sarah Zarate, Legislative Aide for 10th District Ald. Michael Murphy, also at the table. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Ms. Zarate says that the alderman has no objections. Grant by Ald. Kovac. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Coggs excused)
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Minutes note: 03 MC COY, Cary M., Agent for “Jaycee Investments, LLC”, Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Dance renewal applications for “Saylece’s” at 815 E. Locust Street. (Expires 2/9/2010) Special Letter Applicant at the table, N65 W12851 Crimson Ct., Menomonee Falls. Neighborhood objectors present: Joe Carroll, owns a business at 824 E. Locust St. He is in opposition to the license. Ald. Kovac moves to make the pictures submitted by Mr. Carroll part of the record. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Coggs excused) Rebecca Carroll, 824 E. Locust St. She is in opposition to the license. Neighborhood supporters present: Travis Chambers, 3351 N. 50th St., DJ at the tavern. He is in support of the license. Kasie Erdman, 7929 W. Marion St., employee of the tavern. She is in support of the license. Brad Harris, 2851 N. Booth St. He is in support of the license. Grant with a warning letter based on neighborhood objections by Ald. Kovac. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Coggs excused)
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Minutes note: STAVEN, Sabra S., Class “D” Bartender renewal application Special Letter Applicant not appearing. Deny due to second non-appearance by Ald. Hamilton. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Coggs excused)
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Minutes note: STEVENS, Alan S., Class “D” Bartender renewal application. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 1108 N. Hawley Rd. Atty. Michael Whitcomb at the table as counsel. Ald. Zielinski moves to make part of the record a letter dated January 4, 2010 indicating that the licensing would not be a violation of the applicant's probation due to a court order. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Coggs excused) Atty. Whitcomb says that the applicant must maintain absolute sobriety for 30 months or he may face prison time. He also says that is the probation officer notifies the License Division that the applicant has violated his probation, the applicant will surrender his license. Grant with a warning letter by Ald. Kovac based on the police report. Withdrawn. Grant, by Ald. Kovac, with a 10-day suspension based on the police report. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Coggs excused)
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Minutes note: SWEETMAN, Judy L., Class “D” Bartender renewal application. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 4221 S. 6th St., Lot C-8. Grant by Ald. Hamilton with a warning letter based on the police report. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Coggs excused)
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1/5/20100 LICENSES COMMITTEE AMENDED

Minutes note: WISHMAN, Timmy T., Class “D” Bartender renewal application. Special Letter Applicant requested through the License Division that the item be held. Hold to the call of the chair by Ald. Zielinski. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Coggs excused)
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1/5/20100 LICENSES COMMITTEE AMENDED

Minutes note: 02 RICH, Robert L., Agent for “AG&R, Inc.”, Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Dance applications with age distinction of 30+ for “MVP Sports Lounge” at 5700 W. Fond du Lac Avenue. Special Letter New Location Applicant at the table, 1623 W. Capitol Dr. Sherman Morton, Legislative Aide to District 2 Ald. Joe Davis, also at the table. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Mr. Morton says that Ald. Davis is in support. Grant by Ald. Zielinski. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Coggs excused)
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1/5/20100 LICENSES COMMITTEE AMENDED

Minutes note: 04 LISKA, David W., Agent for “Custom Bridal Jewelry, Inc”, Precious Metals & Gem Dealer application for “David Liska Custom Jewelry” at 740 N. Plankinton Avenue #308. Special Letter New Location Applicant at the table, 740 N. Plankinton Ave., Suite 308. Lucy Krajna, Legislative Aide for 4th District Ald. Robert Bauman, also at the table. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Ms. Krajna says that the alderman has no objections. Grant by Ald. Kovac despite items contained in the notice. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Coggs excused)
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1/5/20100 LICENSES COMMITTEE AMENDED

Minutes note: 03 LEWIS, Barry, Class “B” Tavern renewal application for “The Gig” at 1132 E. Wright Street. (Expires 2/5/2010) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 3232 N. Humboldt Blvd. Neighborhood objectors present when called: Jan Carroll, 2528 N. Dousman St. She is in opposition to the license. Lorraine Jacobs, 2412 N. Dousman St. She is in opposition to the license. Neighborhood supporters: Chris Wozny, 1609 N. Prospect Ave., employee of the bar. He is in support of the license. Greg Skwierawski, 1114 E. Kane Pl., employee of the bar. He is in support of the license. Kevin Hage, 2472 N. Dousman St., employee of the bar who lives across the street. He is in support of the license. Tracy Haas, 2465 N. Humboldt. She is in support of the license. Edward Purcell, 2570 N. Weil St., employee of the bar. He is in support of the license. Grant by Ald. Kovac with a warning letter based on neighborhood testimony. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Coggs excused)
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1/5/20100 LICENSES COMMITTEE AMENDED

Minutes note: GREER, Glenda, Class “D” Bartender renewal application. Special Letter Applicant not appearing. Deny due to second non-appearance by Ald. Hamilton. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Coggs excused)
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1/5/20100 LICENSES COMMITTEE AMENDED

Minutes note: MAKOWSKI, Edmund M., Class “D” Bartender renewal application. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 2465 A N. Dousman St. Grant by Ald. Zielinski. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Coggs excused)
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1/5/20100 LICENSES COMMITTEE AMENDED

Minutes note: MC CANN, James G., Class “D” Bartender renewal application. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 2769 N. Weil St. Grant by Ald. Kovac with a warning letter based on the police report. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Coggs excused)
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1/5/20100 LICENSES COMMITTEE AMENDED

Minutes note: SINGH, Parvinder, Class “D” Bartender renewal application. Special Letter Applicant not appearing. Deny due to second non-appearance by Ald. Kovac. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Coggs excused)
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1/5/20100 LICENSES COMMITTEE AMENDED

Minutes note: BRUEGGEMANN, Joseph H., Class “D” Bartender renewal application. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 1730 N. 118th St., Wauwatosa. Grant by Ald. Hamilton with a warning letter based on the police report. Prevailed 3-1. (Ald. Zielinski voting "no" and Ald. Coggs excused)
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1/5/20100 LICENSES COMMITTEE AMENDED

Minutes note: BURGOS, Conrado, Class “D” Bartender renewal application. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 2725 W. Wisconsin Ave. Grant by Ald. Hamilton with a warning letter based on the police report. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Coggs excused)
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1/5/20100 LICENSES COMMITTEE AMENDED

Minutes note: CLEVELAND, Keyia K., Class “D” Bartender renewal application. Special Letter Applicant not appearing. Hold to the call of the chair by Ald. Kovac. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Coggs excused)
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1/5/20100 LICENSES COMMITTEE AMENDED

Minutes note: DRAKE II, Bryan, Class “D” Bartender renewal application. Special Letter Applicant not appearing. Hold to the call of the chair by Ald. Hamilton. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Coggs excused)
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1/5/20100 LICENSES COMMITTEE AMENDED

Minutes note: FREIBOTH, Arthur A., Class “D” Bartender renewal application. Special Letter Applicant not appearing. Hold to the call of the chair by Ald. Kovac. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Coggs excused)
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1/5/20100 LICENSES COMMITTEE AMENDED

Minutes note: FROSTMANN, Dianne M., Class “D” Bartender renewal application. Special Letter Applicant not appearing. She requested through the License Division that the item be held. Hold to the call of the chair by Ald. Kovac. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Coggs excused)
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1/5/20100 LICENSES COMMITTEE AMENDED

Minutes note: GERBER, Sean P., Class “D” Bartender renewal application. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 2424 E. Belleview Place. Grant by Ald. Kovac with a 10-day suspension based on the police report. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Coggs excused)
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1/5/20100 LICENSES COMMITTEE AMENDED

Minutes note: HILL, Rochelle A., Class “D” Bartender renewal application. Special Letter Applicant not appearing. Hold to the call of the chair by Ald. Zielinski. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Coggs excused)
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1/5/20100 LICENSES COMMITTEE AMENDED

Minutes note: HAASE, Donovan J., Class “D” Bartender application. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 1503 N. Humboldt Ave., #1. Grant by Ald. Hamilton despite items contained in the notice. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Coggs excused)
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1/5/20100 LICENSES COMMITTEE AMENDED

Minutes note: RIETH, JR, Nels H., Home Improvement Contractor application for “Rieth Construction” at 12820 W. Honey Lane, New Berlin. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 12820 W. Honey Lane, New Berlin. Grant by Ald. Hamilton despite items contained in the notice. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Coggs excused)
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1/5/20100 LICENSES COMMITTEE AMENDED

Minutes note: BELL, James R., Class “D” Bartender application. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 2056 W. Warnimont Ave., #1. Grant by Ald. Kovac despite items contained in the police report. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Coggs excused)
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1/5/20100 LICENSES COMMITTEE AMENDED

Minutes note: KAIFESH, Katherine A., Class “D” Bartender application. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 1421 Marquette Ave. #1, South Milwaukee. Grant by Ald. Hamilton despite items contained in the notice. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Coggs excused)
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1/5/20100 LICENSES COMMITTEE AMENDED

Minutes note: KNIGHT, Colleen R., Class “D” Bartender application. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 4728 S. Packard Ave., #3, Cudahy. Grant by Ald. Zielinski despite items contained in the police report. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Coggs excused)
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1/5/20100 LICENSES COMMITTEE AMENDED

Minutes note: OLSZEWSKI, Joseph A., Class “D” Bartender application. Special Letter Applicant not appearing. Deny by Ald. Hamilton due to non-appearance. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Coggs excused)
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1/5/20100 LICENSES COMMITTEE AMENDED

Minutes note: PATEL, Bijal, Class “D” Bartender application. Special Letter Applicant at the table, W162 N10493 Auburn Lane, Germantown. Grant by Ald. Kovac despite items contained in the notice. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Coggs excused)
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Number

090863

Version

Original

 

Reference

 

Sponsor

The Chair

 

Title

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

Body:

The Common Council of the City of Milwaukee hereby accepts the recommendations of the Licenses Committee as contained in the listings attached to this file.

 

Drafter

CC-CC

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10/27/09