City of Milwaukee - File #: 091259

• File #: 091259
• Version: 0
• Type: Motion
• Status: Passed
• File created: 1/20/2010
• In control: LICENSES COMMITTEE
• Final action: 3/2/2010
• Title: Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.
• Sponsors: THE CHAIR
• Indexes: LICENSE REVOCATION, LICENSES

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result	Tally
3/2/2010	0	COMMON COUNCIL	APPROVED; Minutes note: The question was put: Have the members of the Common Council read the Report and Recommendations of the Licenses Committee? All members present indicated they had done so.	Pass	14:0
3/2/2010	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL	Pass	5:0
2/17/2010	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL	Pass	3:0
2/17/2010	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	RECONSIDERED	Pass	3:0
2/17/2010	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR	Pass	3:0
2/17/2010	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 06 CARTER, SR., Dexter R., Class “B” Tavern, Instrumental Music and Record Spin applications with an age distinction of 25 years of age and older for “The Original” at 2712 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 2710 N. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. Atty. Vincent Bobot at the table as counsel. Ald. Coggs moves to make a letter from the Department of Corrections dated September 28, 2009 part of the record. Prevailed 4-0.(Exhibit 1) Ald. Coggs moves to make a packet of certificates earned by the applicant and submitted by Atty. Bobot part of the record. Prevailed 4-0.(Exhibit 2) Ald. Kovac moves to make letters from Historic King Drive BID, Harambee Ombudsman Project, and P.O. Raymond Robakowski part of the record. Prevailed 4-0. (Exhibit 3) No neighborhood objectors present when called. Ald. Coggs has no objections to the license being granted. Grant by Ald. Coggs despite items contained in the notice. Prevailed 4-0.	Pass	4:0
2/17/2010	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 06 SINGH, Jatinder, Agent for “Singh & Wade, Inc.”, Class “A” Liquor & Malt application for “7th Street Food” at 2900 N. 7th Street. New Location Special Letter Applicant at the table, 3104 W. Silver Spring Dr. Marvin Pratt of Marvin Pratt and Associates, 4045 N. 16th St. and Talisha Carson, 2902 N. 7th St., daughter of the applicant, also at the table. Meeting recessed at 3:23 p.m. Meeting reconved at 3:34 p.m. Ald. Kovac moves to make pictures of the establishment provided by the applicant part of the record. Prevailed 4-0. Neighborhood objectors present: Leonard Holley, 2435 N. 4th St., member of the 4th and 5th Street Block Club. He is in opposition to the liquor license. Michael Jones, 2625 N. 5th St., President of the 4th and 5th Street Block Club. He is in opposition to the liquor license. Neighborhood supporters present: Michelle Jones, 2904 N. 7th St., Unit A. He is in support of the license. L.C. Anthony, 2966 N. 7th St. He is in support of the license. Ald. Coggs moves to make an alcohol beverage concentration map of a one-mile radius of 2900 N. 7th St. dated February 10, 2010 part of the record. Prevailed 4-0. Ald. Coggs moves to make an alcohol beverage concentration map of the 6th aldermanic district February 10, 2010 part of the record. Prevailed 4-0. Ald. Coggs moves to make a memorandum detailing the numbers of alcohol beverage licenses by aldermanic district part of the record. Prevailed 4-0. Rodney Smith, 2866 N. 7th St., is in support of the license. Anthony Bryant, 618 W. Chambers St., is in support of the license Bobby Bush, 2972 N. 6th St., is in support of the license. Quincy Freeman, 2904 N. 7th St., is in support of the license. Ald. Coggs moves to deny the license based on overconcentration of alcohol beverage outlets in the area. The motion was withdrawn. The applicant says that he wants to withdraw the application. Ald. Hamilton moves to accept the withdrawal of the application. Prevailed 4-0.	Pass	4:0
2/17/2010	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 06 KAUR, Charnjit, Class “A” Liquor & Malt renewal application with change of floor plan for “Stark Food Market” at 1301 W. Atkinson Avenue. (Expires 2-26-10) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 1301 W. Atkinson. Attys. Andrew Arena and David Halbrooks at the table as counsel. Ald. Kovac moves to make a letter from Atty. Arena to the manager of the License Division part of the record. Prevailed 4-0. (Exhibit 1) Ald. Coggs moves to make the transcript of the February 13, 2007 Licenses proceeding for the location part of the record. Prevailed 4-0. (Exhibit 2) Ald. Kovac moves to make a two-page letter from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to the applicant submitted by counsel part of the record. Prevailed 4-0. (Exhibit 3) Ald. Kovac moves to make a letter from P.O. Raymond Robokowski to the applicant submitted by counsel part of the record. Prevailed 4-0. (Exhibit 4) Ald. Coggs moves to make pictures of the building provided by the applicant part of the record. Prevailed 4-0. (Exhibit 5) Ald. Kovac moves to make a copy of the motion of Atty. Halbrooks submitted via e-mail by Matt Lerner on February 16th part of the record. Prevailed 4-0. (Exhibit 6). Atty. Schrimpf recommends that the committee deny the motion of Atty. Halbrooks, which Atty. Schrimpf read the previous evening. The Chair ruled that Atty. Halbrook's motions are denied. Neighborhood objectors: Anthony Vaughn, 1103 W. Atkinson Ave. Debra Johnson, 1928 W. Capitol Dr. Katherine Williams, 1133 W. Atkinson Ave. There are more than 20 individuals present to testify in support of this application. Grant, despite items contained in the notice, by Ald. Coggs. Prevailed 4-0.	Pass	4:0
2/17/2010	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: PETERSON, Jennifer R., Class “D” Bartender renewal application. (Expired 12-31-09) Special Letter Applicant not appearing. Hold to the call of the chair by Ald. Coggs. Prevailed 4-0.	Pass	4:0
2/17/2010	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: SCHWABE, Kevin M., Class “D” Bartender renewal application. (Expired 12-31-09) Special Letter Applicant not appearing. Hold to the call of the chair by Ald. Kovac. Prevailed 4-0.	Pass	4:0
2/17/2010	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: SEIDLING, Christopher L., Class “D” Bartender renewal application. (Expired 12-31-09) Special Letter Applicant not appearing. The applicant requests through the License Division that the item be held. Hold to the call of the chair by Ald. Hamilton. Prevailed 4-0.	Pass	4:0
2/17/2010	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: THEOHARIS, Kelly A., Class “D” Bartender application. Special Letter Applicant not appearing. The applicant submitted a withdrawal of her application to the License Division. Ald. Coggs moves to accept the withdrawal of the application. Prevailed 4-0.	Pass	4:0
2/17/2010	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: TRAYLOR, Jayla L., Class “D” Bartender renewal application. (Expired 12-31-09) Special Letter Applicant not appearing. Hold to the call of the chair by Ald. Kovac. Prevailed 4-0.	Pass	4:0
2/17/2010	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: KING, Lamonda A., Direct Seller renewal application. (Expires 3-31-10) Special Letter Applicant at the table, Grant by Ald. Hamilton. Prevailed 4-0.	Pass	4:0
2/17/2010	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: FERGUSON, Robert D., Agent for “Prolay, LLC”, Home Improvement Contractor application for “Prolay” at 2730A W. Fond du Lac Avenue. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 2730 W. Fond du Lac Ave. Grant by Ald. Hamilton. Prevailed 4-0.	Pass	4:0
2/17/2010	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: KING, Bernard, Agent for “Kings Property Maintenance, LLC”, Home Improvement Contractor application for “Kings Property Maintenance” at 4634 N. 80th Street. Special Letter Applicant at the table, P.O. Box 510872. Grant by Ald. Kovac. Prevailed 4-0.	Pass	4:0
2/17/2010	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: SMITH, Richard L., Home Improvement Contractor application for “Inner City Service” at 1927 N. 2nd Street. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 1927 N. 2nd St. Grant by Ald. Hamilton. Prevailed 4-0.	Pass	4:0
2/17/2010	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: COOPER III, Bennie C., Class “D” Bartender renewal application. (Expired 12-31-09) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 3551 N. 24th Place. Grant by Ald. Dudzik. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
2/17/2010	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: CRAWFORD, Shante D., Class “D” Bartender renewal application. (Expired 12-31-09) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 3608 N. 51st Blvd. Grant by Ald. Kovac despite items contained in the notice. Prevailed 4-1. (Ald. Dudzik voting "no")	Pass	4:1
2/17/2010	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: FETTERS, Benjamin J., Class “D” Bartender renewal application. (Expired 12-31-09) Special Letter Applicant not appearing. Hold to the call of the chair by Ald. Coggs. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
2/17/2010	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: GORDON, Roger C., Class “D” Bartender renewal application. (Expired 12-31-09) Special Letter Applicant at the table, P.O. Box 76155. Ald. Dudzik away from the table at 2:01 p.m. The applicant says that he needs more time to pay his citations. Ald. Hamilton moves to grant with a warning letter based on the police report contingent upon the applicant providing proof of payment or a payment plan of outstanding fines by February 26, 2010 to the License Division or the application will be returned to committee. Prevailed 4-0.	Pass	4:0
2/17/2010	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: GONZALES, Ashly K., Class “D” Bartender renewal application. (Expired 12-31-08) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 3617 S. Clement Ave. Hold to the call of the chair by Ald. Kovac. Prevailed 4-0.	Pass	4:0
2/17/2010	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: HILL, Rochelle A., Class “D” Bartender renewal application. (Expired 12-31-09) Special Letter Applicant not appearing. Deny by Ald. Hamilton based on non-appearance. Prevailed 4-0.	Pass	4:0
2/17/2010	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: JONES, Darrell J., Class “D” Bartender renewal application. (Expired 12-31-09) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 4540 N. 30th St. Grant by Ald. Hamilton despite items contained in the notice. Prevailed 4-0.	Pass	4:0
2/17/2010	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: MC LAURIN, Jamila I., Class “D” Bartender renewal application. (Expired 12-31-09) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 2900 N. 37th St. Ald. Hamilton moves to grant contingent upon the applicant providing proof of payment or a payment plan of outstanding fines by February 26, 2010 to the License Division or the application will be returned to committee. Prevailed 4-0.	Pass	4:0
2/17/2010	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: GARCEAU, Tonya J., Class “D” Bartender renewal application. (Expired 12-31-09) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 1743 N. Cambridge St., #108. The applicant will need to provide proof of payment of outstanding fines by February 26, 2010 to the License Division or the application will be returned to committee. Grant by Ald. Kovac with the contingency that the applicant provide proof of payment of outstanding fines by February 26, 2010 to the License Division or the application will be returned to committee. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
2/17/2010	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: BREMER, Todd L., Class “D” Bartender application. Special Letter Applicant at the table 9157 N. Deer Ct., Brown Deer. Grant by Ald. Kovac despite items contained in the police report. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
2/17/2010	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: Ald. Kovac moves to reconsider the Class "B" Tavern and Tavern Dance applications of Marc Brown, agent for Silverstien Group, LLC, for the premises at 2116 N. Farwell Ave. ("A-List Supper Club and Lounge"). Prevailed 3-0. (Ald. Dudzik and Ald. Hamilton abstaining) Ald. Kovac moves to grant the Class "B" Tavern license and to deny the Tavern Dance license based on neighborhood testimony. Prevailed 3-0. (Ald. Dudzik and Ald. Hamilton abstaining)	Pass	3:0
2/17/2010	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: ASKERNEESE, Paris M., Class “D” Bartender renewal application. (Expired 12-31-09) Special Letter Applicant not appearing. Deny based on non-appearance by Ald. Dudzik. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
2/17/2010	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 04 VIOHL, Bridget D., Agent for “The Beer Bar, LLC”, Class “B” Beer application for “Buffalo Water Beer Bar” at 400 N. Water Street, 1st Floor Central Space T-20. New Location Applicant at the table, 2659 N. Lake Dr. Craig Peterson, 309 N. Water St., also at the table. Grant by Ald. Kovac. Prevailed 3-0.	Pass	3:0
2/17/2010	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 02 MARTIN, Derrick C., Agent for “PW West, Inc.”, Class “A” Liquor & Malt application for “Piggly Wiggly” at 4061 N. 54th Street. New Location Applicant at the table, 1905 N. 5th St. Sherman Morton, Legislative Aide to Ald. Joe Davis, Sr., 2nd aldermanic district, also at the table. Mr. Morton says that the alderman is in support. Grant by Ald. Coggs. Prevailed 3-0.	Pass	3:0
2/17/2010	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 03 STACE, William J., Class “B” Tavern-Service Bar Only, Tavern Amusement (Cabaret/Nite Club) and Center for the Visual and Performing Arts renewal applications with change of entertainment for “The Miramar Theatre” at 2844 N. Oakland Avenue. (Expires 3-19-10) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 2844 N. Oakland Ave. Ald. Hamilton at the table at 8:33 a.m. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Grant, with a warning letter based on the police report, by Ald. Kovac. Prevailed 4-0.	Pass	4:0
2/17/2010	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 15 DORSEY, Tia T., Class “B” Tavern and Record Spin applications with an age distinction of 25 years of age and older for “Ace High” at 2928 W. Lisbon Avenue. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 2636 N. 50th St. Alex Runner, Staff Assistant to Ald. Willie Hines, Jr., 15th aldermanic district, also at the table. Mr. Runner says that the alderman is not opposed to the license. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Grant by Ald. Hamilton. Prevailed 4-0.	Pass	4:0
2/17/2010	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 15 KAUR, Rupinder, Agent for “Kiran, LLC”, Class “A” Malt application for “Center Food Market” at 2235 W. Center Street. New Location Special Letter Applicant at the table, 2235 W. Center St. Karen Hans, 2235 W. Center St., daughter of the applicant and Alex Runner, Staff Assistant to Ald. Willie Hines, Jr., 15th aldermanic district, also at the table. Mr. Runner says that the alderman's office met with the applicant's attorney, but that the position of the alderman's office has not changed. Ald. Hamilton moves to make a concentration map centered on 2235 W. Center Street and dated February 9, 2010 part of the record. Prevailed 4-0. Neighborhood supporters present: Maybline Johnson, 2112 W. Clark St., is in support of the license. Edna Gray, 2638 N. 22nd St., is in support of the license. Deny, based on overconcentration of alcohol beverage outlets in the area and aldermanic and neighborhood testimony, by Ald. Coggs. Prevailed 3-1. (Ald. Hamilton voting "no")	Pass	3:1
2/17/2010	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 15 AYESH, Eyad S., Agent for “Crown Foods, LLC”, Class “A” Malt application for “Crown Foods” at 1433 W. North Avenue. Special Letter Applicant not at the table. The father of the agent, Saleh Ayesh, at the table. Alex Runner, Staff Assistant to Ald. Willie Hines, Jr., 15th aldermanic district, also at the table. Since the person appearing is not the agent, the item cannot be considered. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Mr. Runner says that the alderman has no objections to the license. Hold to the call of the chair by Ald. Coggs. Prevailed 4-0. Reconsider by Ald. Kovac. Prevailed 5-0. Applicant now at the table, 10590 W. Cortez Circle, #29, Franklin. Alex Runner also at the table. No neighborhood objectors present when called again. Grant by Ald. Hamilton despite items contained in the notice. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	4:0
2/17/2010	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 13 HOBBS, Terry L. and PRITCHARD, Samantha D., Secondhand Dealer partnership application for “(Trade Name Undetermined)” at 4213 S. Howell Avenue. New Location Special Letter Applicants at the table, 4213 S. Howell Ave. Catherine Cooper, Legislative Aide to Ald. Terry Witkowski, 13th aldermanic district, also at the table. The applicants say that the trade name is now "New to You Ladies Fashion". No neighborhood objectors present when called. Ms. Cooper says that the neighborhood association has no objections to the license. Grant by Ald. Coggs despite items contained in the notice. Prevailed 4-0.	Pass	4:0
2/17/2010	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 01 RIZVI, Syed M H., Agent for “Amara Petroleum, Inc.”, Extended Hours Establishment application for “Amara Petroleum” at 4057 N. Green Bay Avenue. New Location Special Letter Applicant at the table, 5473 N. Shasta Dr., Glendale. Atty. Vince Bobot appearing as counsel. Asst. City Attorney Adam Stephens also at the table. Atty. Stephens says that the police report is incomplete and that the location is currently being declared in court a nuisance by the city. He suggests that the item be held in order for the complete police report to be presented to the committee. Ald. Dudzik at the table at 10:01 a.m. Ald. Hamilton moves to hold to the call of the chair. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
2/17/2010	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 12 DRAGOLOVICH, James D., Class “B” Tavern, Tavern Amusement (Cabaret/Nite Club) and Center for the Visual and Performing Arts applications for “Carte Blanche Studios” at 1024 S. 5th Street. New Location Special Letter Applicant at the table, 1028 S. 5th St. Ald. James Witkowiak, 12th aldermanic district, also at the table. The applicant will have to obtain an art expert or critic that will say that the art being displayed is recognized work of art to quality for the Center for the Visual and Performing Arts license. His stage also does not meet the criteria set in the ordinance. Ald. Witkowiak suggests holding the applications to allow time to get the expert testimony needed. Neighborhood objector present: Scott Stankovsky, 1028 S. 5th St., is opposed to a tavern license at the location. Hold to the call of the chair by Ald. Dudzik. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
2/17/2010	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 13 TERRONES, Enrique, Class “B” Tavern renewal application for “Primos Place” at 1631 W. Grant Street. (Expires 3-7-10) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 1623 W. Grant St. Atty. Michael Knoeller at the table as counsel and Catherine Cooper, Legislative Aide to Ald. Terry Witkowski, 13th aldermanic district, also at the table. Neighborhood objectors at the table: Linda Zinke, 2213 S. 18th St., President of Lincoln Heights Neighborhood Association, is opposed to the license. Lenora Hernandez, 2217 S. 17th St., is opposed to the license. Ald. Bohl says that the applicant must repair the boarded up windows in the building before the next Council meeting or the application will be returned to committee. Ms. Cooper says that the alderman's office is in support of the neighbors that are complaining and trying to improve the neighborhood. Atty. Knoeller says that the applicant will make all the necessary changes in the two week period. Grant by Ald. Hamilton with a warning letter based on neighborhood testimony and with the contingency that the applicant repairs the windows in the establishment before March 1, 2010 or the application will be returned to committee. Failed 2-2. Grant by Ald. Kovac with a 10-day suspension based on neighborhood testimony and with the contingency that the applicant repairs the windows in the establishment before March 1, 2010 or the application will be returned to committee. Prevailed 2-1. (Ald. Coggs excused)	Pass	3:0
2/17/2010	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 12 URBAN, John A., Agent for “Le Cabaret, Inc.”, Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Amusement (Cabaret/Nite Club) renewal applications for “Solid Gold” at 813 S. 1st Street. (Expires 3-19-10) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 4935 Gunderson Rd., Waterford. Atty. Kevin Roach at the table as counsel. Ald. James Witkowiak, 12th aldermanic district, also at the table. Ald. Witkowiak says that his office received complaints, so the item was scheduled. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Grant by Ald. Hamilton despite items contained in the notice. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
2/17/2010	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 12 ZANZIG, Howard J., Class “B” Tavern and Record Spin applications for “Park Place Sports Bar” at 2079 S. 8th Street. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 5812 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Cudahy. Ald. James Witkowiak, 12th aldermanic district, also at the table. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Ald. Witkowiak says that the applicant has assured him that his son will not be employed at the tavern and that the applicant is trying to straighten out the establishment. Ald. Witkowiak also says that he will ask that the license be non-renewed if there are future problems on the police report. Grant by Ald. Dudzik despite items contained in the notice. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Coggs abstaining)	Pass	4:0
2/17/2010	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 06 BENIPAL, Simranjeet S., Agent for “North Benipal, Inc.”, Extended Hours Establishment application for “US Gas & Food Mart” at 408 W. North Avenue. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 6556 S. 35th St., #106, Franklin. No neighborhood objector appearing when called. Grant by Ald. Coggs despite items contained in the notice. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
2/17/2010	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 06 HEGWOOD, SR., Charles S., Agent for “Firstsaxon, LLC”, Class “B” Tavern renewal application with change of age distinction to 25 years of age and older for “One Round Sport” at 3519 N. Teutonia Avenue. (Expires 3-24-10) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 4191 N. 21st St. The previous age distinction was 30 years and older. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Ald. Coggs says that some complaints were received from neighbors. Grant by Ald. Coggs despite items contained in the notice. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
2/17/2010	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 09 AL-TURKMAN, Wajeeh S., Agent for “Dino’s Food Mart, LLC”, Class “A” Malt renewal application for “Dino’s Food Mart” at 5835 W. Silver Spring Drive. (Expires 3-3-10) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 5327 N. Mohawk Ave. #2, Glendale. Ald. Robert Puente, 9th Aldermanic District, also at the table. The applicant requests withdrawal of his application. Ald. Coggs moves to accept with withdrawal of the application. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
2/17/2010	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 06 TOOR, Surjit S., Agent for “Singh, Inc.”, Class “A” Liquor & Malt renewal application for “Jack’s Beverage Center” at 3565-67 N. Teutonia Avenue. (Expires 3-25-10) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 9520 W. Woelfel Road, Franklin. Atty. Michael Whitcomb appearing as counsel. Atty. Whitcomb says that there are new features on the register in the store that reminds the clerks to check for identification. No neighborhood objectors present when called. A number of individuals in support of the license were in attendance at the meeting. Grant by Ald. Coggs with a warning letter based on the police report. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
2/17/2010	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 12 LANDIG, Gregory S., Agent for “Bomb Shelter Bar, LLC”, Class “B” Tavern, Instrumental Music and Record Spin renewal applications for “Bomb Shelter Bar” at 1517 S. 2nd Street. (Expires 3-17-10) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 413 N. 2nd St. Ald. James Witkowiak, 12th aldermanic district, also at the table. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Ald. Witkowiak says that his office received complaints, so the item was scheduled. Grant by Ald. Dudzik despite items contained in the notice. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
2/17/2010	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 09 CERAR-MC CORMACK, Doris M., Agent for “New Entertainers, Inc.”, Request for a permanent extension of the premises “New Entertainers” at 5321 W. Green Tree Road to include the side yard for a beer garden and horseshoes. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 5321 W. Greentree Rd. Ald. Robert Puente, 9th Aldermanic District, also at the table. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Three neighborhood supporters present. Ald. Puente says that he is not in opposition to the license. Grant by Ald. Hamilton. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
2/15/2010	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR	Pass	3:0
2/15/2010	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 03 LISON, William A., Agent for “Commingled, LLC”, Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Amusement (Cabaret/Nite Club) applications for “Hybrid Lounge” at 707 E. Brady Street. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 5510 W. Wisconsin Ave. Nathan Freed, member of the LLC, also at the table. The applicant requests adding comedy acts to its Amusement/Cabaret portion of the application. Ald. Kovac moves to accept the amendment to the application. Prevailed 3-0. (Ald. Hamilton and Ald. Zielinski excused) Ald. Zielinski at the table at 10:37 a.m. Neighborhood supporter: Grant Gehweiler, President of the Brady Street Association, 1844 N. Oakland Ave. He says that the association had concerns, but is in support of the license. Ald. Kovac moves to make a concentration map dated February 9, 2010 centered on 707 E. Brady St., part of the record. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Hamilton excused) Grant by Ald. Kovac as amended. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Hamilton excused)	Pass	4:0
2/15/2010	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 03 BROWN, Marc A., Agent for “Silverstien Group, LLC”, Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Dance applications with an age distinction of 30 years of age and older Thursday-Saturday for “A-List Supper Club & Lounge” at 2116 N. Farwell Avenue. New Location Special Letter Applicant at the table, Atty. Howard Mitz,1017 W. Glen Oaks Lane, Suite 104, Mequon, at the table as counsel. Applicant at the table, 3206 N. 11th St. Marsha Bacon and Raymond Bacon, 4519 Pennington Lane, Racine, members of the LLC, at the table. John Kesselman, 10620 N. Port Washington Rd., Mequon, representative of the building owner, also at the table. Atty. Mitz requests the item be held since Ald. Hamilton is not present. He says that Ald. Hamilton has knowledge of the item and that the applicant would request that the item be rescheduled on a day on which Ald. Hamilton can appear. The item is not being held. Ald. Bohl is calling this a contested hearing. Neighborhood objectors present: Jim Plaisted, 2122 N. Prospect Ave., Executive Director of the East Side Business Improvement District and the East Side Association. He is in opposition to the license. Ald. Coggs makes a memoradum from The East Side Association provided by Mr. Plaisted part of the record. Prevailed 3-0. (Ald. Hamilton and Ald. Zielinski excused)(Exhibit 1) Karen Hunt, 1956 N. Oakland Ave., board member of the East Bank Neighborhood Association. She is in opposition to the license. Ald. Coggs moves to make a geographic rendition centered on the establishment location part of the record. Prevailed 3-0. (Ald. Hamilton and Ald. Zielinski excused)(Exhibit 2) Paul Votto, 3110 Parkside Dr., Brookfield, representing the Dermond Property Investments property at 1857 E. Kenilworth Ave. He is in opposition to the license. John Krzewinski, 1562 W. Irving Place, is in opposition to the license. Arlene Cofta, 1612 E. Irving Place, is in opposition to the license. Phyllis Atwell, 1604 E. Irving Place, is in opposition to the license. Mavis Hubbard, 1606 E. Irving Place, is in opposition to the license. Grant Gehweiler, 1844 N. Oakland Ave., President of the Brady Street Area Association, is in opposition to the license. Suzette Orcholski, 1615 E. Irving Place, is in opposition to the license. Steve Atwell, 1956 N. Oakland Ave., is in opposition to the license. Supporters: John Kesselman, 10620 N. Port Washington Rd., Mequon, representative of the building owner. He is in support of the license. Kwabena Nixon, 2222 N. 19th St., #606, representative of MUEA-Mlwaukee Urban Entertainment Alliance. He is in support of the license. Donte Mills, 3805 N. 39th St., employee of the licensee. He is in support of the license. Edward A Brown, Jr., 3206 N. 11th St., brother of the applicant and LLC member. He says that the location will be primarily a restaurant. Ald. Coggs moves to make the plan of operation and the restaurant's menu part of the official record. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Hamilton excused) Ald. Kovac moves to make a concentration map dated February 10, 2010 centered on 2116 N. Farwell Ave. part of the record. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Hamilton excused)(Exhibit 3) Marvin Pratt, 4045 N. 16th St., of Marvin Pratt and Associates. He is in support of the license. Meeting recessed at 1:24 p.m. Meeting reconvened at 1:33 p.m. Atty. MItz noted that his clients are willing to hold their application for Tavern Dance in abeyance. Granting of the Class "B" Tavern license and denial of the Tavern Dance license, based on neighborhood testimony, by Ald. Kovac. Failed. 2-2 (Ald. Bohl and Ald. Coggs voting "no" and Ald. Hamilton excused) Grant Class "B" tavern license and hold to the call of the Tavern Dance license, by Ald. Coggs. Failed. 2-2 (Ald. Zielinski and Ald. Kovac voting "no" and Ald. Hamilton excused) RECESS: 1:56 P.M. RECONVENE: 2:15 P.M. Ronald Leonhardt, City Clerk, now present to speak on the issue of referring this matter to the Council without a recommendation. He said that this application could be referred without recommendation and, if that is done, all Council members would either need to read the transcript or watch this hearing prior to action on the Council floor. Ald. Zielinski moved that this be referred to Council without recommendation. Prevailed. 3-1 (Ald. Coggs voting "no" and Ald. Hamilton excused)	Pass	3:1
2/15/2010	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 08 ARIAS GARCIA, Oliva A. and DE LA CRUZ, Pablo, Class “B” Tavern and Record Spin partnership renewal applications for “La Espanola” at 2237 W. Forest Home Avenue. (Expires3-2-10) Special Letter Ald. Donovan present at the table. Nancy Moldonado, 3312 S. 14th St., also at the table. Applicants would like to withdraw their application for renewal. Accept withdrawal of the partnership renewal application by Ald. Coggs. Prevailed 3-0. (Ald. Zielinski and Ald. Hamilton excused)	Pass	3:0
1/20/2010	0	COMMON COUNCIL	ASSIGNED TO

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091259

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The Chair

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Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to 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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