City of Milwaukee - File #: 091488

• File #: 091488
• Version: 0
• Type: Motion
• Status: Passed
• File created: 3/2/2010
• In control: LICENSES COMMITTEE
• Final action: 5/4/2010
• 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
5/4/2010	0	COMMON COUNCIL	AMENDED; Minutes note: The court reporter was sworn in. The questions was put: Have the members of the Common Council read the Report and Recommendations of the Licenses Committee and the exceptions filed in this matter? All members present indicated they had done so. The question was put: Are any of the following or their counsels present and, if so, do they wish to address the Common Council? Michael Kozak was present by Attorney Franklyn Gimbel. Stojan Coralic was not present. May Xiong was present by Atty. Sean Sweeney. Ald. Bohl moved that the Common Council resolve itself into a Committee of the Whole for the purpose of taking testimony in these matters. There was no objection. Attorney Franklyn Gimbel appeared and addressed the Common Council. Asst. City Attorney Bruce Schrimpf appeared and addressed the Common Council. Attorney Sean Sweeney appeared and addressed the Common Council. Asst. City Attorney Bruce Schrimpf apepared and addressed the Common Council. Ald. Bohl moved that the Committee of the Whole rise. There was no objection. Michael Kozak for Martini Mike's: 90-day suspension of the cabaret license; 90 suspension of the Class "B" tavern license	Pass	12:2
5/4/2010	0	COMMON COUNCIL	APPROVED; Minutes note: As amended. Ald. Coggs voting NO on the recommendation for Asian Moon, LLC-"The Moon".	Pass	14:0
5/4/2010	0	COMMON COUNCIL	AMENDED; Minutes note: Ald. Kovac moved for non-renewal of the Class "B" Tavern license Stojan Koralic-"Brew House" in spite of the recommendation of the License Committee.	Pass	10:3
5/4/2010	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	RECONSIDERED	Pass	5:0
5/4/2010	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL	Pass	5:0
4/20/2010	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 07 ASHFORD, Bobby G., Junk Collector (Truck) renewal application for “BA’s Junking & Towing” at 3002 W. Burleigh Street. (Expires 4-30-10) Special Letter Applicant not appearing. Deny due to second non-appearance by Ald. Coggs. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Kovac excused)	Pass	4:0
4/20/2010	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 03 EITEL, Michael J., Agent for “Trocadero, LLC”, Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Dance applications for “Trocadero” at 1758 N. Water Street. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 2857 S. Superior St. Grant by Ald. Kovac. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
4/20/2010	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 03 ZIELINSKI, Krzysztof H., Agent for “Transfer 2, Inc.”, Class “B” Tavern, Instrumental Music and Record Spin applications for “Via Downer” at 2625 N. Downer Avenue. New Location Special Letter Applicant not appearing. Hold to the call of the chair by Ald. Zielinski. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Kovac excused) Applicant now appearing, 3781 S. Howell Ave. Reconsider by Ald. Coggs. Prevailed 5-0. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Ald. Kovac says that neighbors were concerned that a club was going to be at the location. Grant by Ald. Kovac despite items in the notice. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	4:0
4/20/2010	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 08 VARGAS, Maria E., Class “B” Tavern application for “Nena’s Cantina” at 3749 W. National Avenue. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 4635 S. 20th St. #203. Ald. Robert Donovan, 8th Aldermanic District, also at the table. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Ald. Donovan says that he has no objectins. Grant by Ald. Kovac. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
4/20/2010	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 11 STEVANOVICH, Katrina, Agent for “Midwest Gold Buyers, Inc.”, Precious Metal & Gems application for “Midwest Gold Buyers” at 3171 S. 76th Street. New Location Special Letter Applicant not appearing. Ald. Joseph Dudzik, 11th Aldermanic District, at the table. Ald. Dudzik says that he is not in support of the license as an alderman and as a resident of the area. Supporter: Paul Pignotti, 8039 Christie Circle Dr., is the property owner. Ald. Zielinski moves to deny the application based on neighborhood objections and non-appearance. Failed 2-2. (Ald. Bohl and Ald. Hamilton voting "no" and Ald. Coggs excused) Ald. Hamilton moves to hold to the call of the chair. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Coggs excused)	Pass	4:0
4/20/2010	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 15 SINGH, Gurpiar, Agent for “North Avenue Liquor, Inc.”, Class “A” Liquor & Malt application for “North Avenue Liquor & Food Mart” at 3013 W. North Avenue. Special Letter Applicant not appearing. Hold to the call of the chair by Ald. Coggs. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Kovac excused) Applicant now appearing. Atty. Vincent Bobot appearing as counsel. Alex Runner, Staff Assistant to Ald. Willie Hines, Jr., also at the table. Reconsider by Ald. Coggs. Prevailed 5-0. Hold to the call of the chair by Ald. Kovac. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
4/20/2010	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 08 HERNANDEZ, Lori J., Class “B” Tavern and Record Spin applications for “Club 039” at 2000 W. Mitchell Street. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 6426 W. Eden Pl. Ald. Robert Donovan, 8th District, also at the table. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Ald. Donovan says that he has no serious objections, but that he would like to see new applicants develop a track record before obtaining a Record Spin license. He says that he has previously received complaints about loud music at the location. Ald. Zielinski moves to grant the Class "B" Tavern application and to hold to the call of the chair the Record Spin application. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
4/20/2010	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 12 ABUAWWAD, Muwafaq M., Agent for “T & S Group, LLC”, Precious Metal & Gems renewal application for “Sam’s Discount” at 1577 W. Greenfield Avenue. (Expired 12-31-09) Special Letter Applicant at the table 9950 S. Jennifer Lane. Atty. Othman Atta at the table as counsel. Ald. James Witkowiak, 12th District, also at the table. Atty. Atta requests that the item be held for a cycle. Ald. Witkowiak says that he has no objections to holding the item. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Ald. Hamilton moves to hold to the call of the chair. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
4/20/2010	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 12 MARR, Harry J., Agent for “Harlim, Inc.”, Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Amusement (Cabaret/Night Club) renewal applications with change of entertainment for “Triangle” at 135 E. National Avenue. (Expires 5-18-10) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 332 W. Walker St. Ald. James Witkowiak, 12th District, also at the table. Neighborhood supporters: David Kingan, 805 S. Barclay St. Aaron Zano, 1137 S. 3rd St., Co-Secretary of the Walker's Point Association. The applicant says that he wants to have the same plan of operation that he had previously with no changes. Ald. Hamilton moves to amend the plan of operation to revert to the plan from the previous license period. Prevailed 5-0. Grant by Ald. Hamilton with a warning letter based on the police report, as amended. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
4/20/2010	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 10 JOHNSON, Dwayne L. and JOHNSON, Debra A., Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Dance partnership applications with age distinction of 25 years of age or older for “The Copperbox Bar & Grill” at 7225 W. Chapman Place. New Location Special Letter Applicants at the table, 923 Firethorn Dr., West Bend. Ald. Michael Murphy, 10th District, also at the table. Ald. Kovac moves to make the police report for the previous establishment at the location part of the record. Prevailed 5-0. Ald. Hamilton moves to make an Executive Summary submitted by the applicants part of the record. Prevailed 5-0. (Exhibit 1) Neighborhood objectors present: Anita Monroe, 9131 W. Dixon St., says that she is moving back to 7204 W. Chapman Place this month. Donna Colton, 3855 N. 74th St. Neighborhood supporters: Mae McCullum, 7384 W. Appleton Ave., works for the adjacent hotel. Harjinder Singh, 7284 W. Appleton Ave., owns the adjacent hotel and the building that houses the establishment. Ken Blackshire, 7284 W. Appleton Ave. Irene Gordon, 7284 W. Appleton Ave. Amanda Wilder, 7114 W. Appleton Ave. Bernard Walker, 7120 W. Appleton Ave. Daniel McCullum, 7156 W. Appleton Ave. Mr. Johnson says that he would like to amend the plan of operation to change the age distinction to 30 years and older. Ald. Hamilton moves to amend the plan of operation to change the age distinction to 30 years. Prevailed 5-0. Ald. Kovac moves to make the concentration map dated April 12, 2010 centered on 7225 W. Chapman Place part of the record. Prevailed 5-0. (Exhibit 2) Deny by Ald. Kovac based on neighborhood objections and the police report. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
4/20/2010	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 08 XIONG, May Y., Agent for “Asian Moon, LLC”, Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Amusement (Cabaret/Night Club) renewal applications with change of shareholder for “The Moon” at 3419 W. Forest Home Avenue. (Expires 5-12-10) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 2747 W. Bottsford Ave., Greenfield. Ald. Robert Donovan, 8th Aldermanic District, also at the table. The applicant says that the business has hired new security. Adam Alicea, 3326 E. Adams Ave., Cudahy. His company provides the security for the establishment. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Ald. Donovan says that he has received complaints from neighbors. Ald. Hamilton moves to grant with a 30-day suspension the Tavern Dance license and grant with a 60-day suspension the Tavern Amusement license based on the police report and on agent and aldermanic testimony. Prevailed 3-2. (Ald. Coggs and Ald. Bohl voting "no")	Pass	3:2
4/20/2010	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 12 GONZALEZ, Gilbert, Class “B” Tavern renewal application for “Rosie’s Palace” at 1133 W. Harrison Avenue. (Expires 5-19-10) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 2160 S. 7th St. Ald. James Witkowiak, 12th District, also at the table. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Ald. Witkowiak says that he has no objections. Grant by Ald. Hamilton despite items in the notice. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
4/20/2010	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 12 BACA, Mauricio, Agent for “J & E Grocery Store, LLC”, Class “A” Malt application for “La Hacienda” at 820 S. Cesar E. Chavez Drive. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 740 S. Cesar E. Chavez Dr. Ald. James Witkowiak, 12th District, also at the table. Hugo Alarcon, 938 W. Lapham Blvd., at the table as a translator. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Ald. Witkowiak says that the location is a butcher shop and grocery store and that there has been a license for the establishment at the location next door for years. He has no objections. Grant by Ald. Hamilton despite the items in the notice. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
4/20/2010	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 01 QADADAH, Mohummed, Agent for “Burkani, LLC”, Class “A” Liquor & Malt application for “Express Liquor & Tobacco” at 6859 N. Teutonia Avenue. Special Letter Applicant not appearing. Atty. Michael Maistelman at the table as counsel as the agent is out of the country. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Ald. Hamilton says that he has no objections, but that the neighbors are concerned about loitering and litter. Grant by Ald. Hamilton despite items in the notice. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
4/20/2010	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 01 SINGH, Gurnam, Agent for “Lincoln Park Mobil, Inc.”, Extended Hours Establishment renewal application with change of hours for “Lincoln Park Mobil” at 4803 N. Green Bay Avenue. (Expires 4-30-10) Special Letter Applicant not appearing. Atty. Vincent Bobot appearing as counsel. Harjinder Singh, 4803 N. Green Bay Ave., employee and part owner of the establishment, also at the table. Ald. Hamilton moves to approve the amendded plan of operation to show a change in hours to a 1:00 a.m. closing time from May to June. Prevailed 5-0. Grant by Ald. Hamilton, as amended, despite the items in the notice. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
4/20/2010	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 01 TSIRLIN, Michael, Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Dance renewal applications for “Zarko’s Nightclub” at 4126 N. Teutonia Avenue. (Expires 5-12-10) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 4126 N. Teutonia Ave. Marvin Pratt, Marvin Pratt and Associates, also at the table. Also at the table: Jeff Young, 1626 N. Hawley Rd., manager at the establishment. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Ald. Hamilton moves to grant with a warning letter based on the police report. Prevailed 4-1. (Ald. Bohl voting "no")	Pass	4:1
4/20/2010	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 12 RAMIREZ, Olga P., Agent for “Quimera, LLC”, Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Dance renewal applications with change of hours for “Quimera Cocina Boricua” at 625-31 W. National Avenue. (Expires 5-7-10) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 2797 N. 68th St. Jorge Ramirez, 2797 N. 68th St. and Ald. James Witkowiak, 12th District, also at the table. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Ald. Hamilton moves to grant and to hold open item #2 on the police report. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Kovac excused)	Pass	5:0
4/20/2010	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 04 JORGENSON, Daniel M., Agent for “Ecco Foods, LLC”, Request for permanent extension of the premises “Port of Call” at 106 W. Wells Street to include a patio. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 1462 N. Franklin Place. Ald. Robert Bauman, 4th District, also at the table. Ald. Bauman says that he has no objections to the updated plan of operation which adjusts the hours during which music will be played at the establishment. Ald. Kovac moves to make the revised plan of operation part of the record. Supporters: Margaret Duprey, 108 W. Wells St. John Doherty, 1660 N. Prospect Ave. J. Michael Bartels, 826 N. Plankinton Ave. Grant by Ald. Hamilton. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Zielinski excused)	Pass	4:0
4/20/2010	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: LANTZ, Kevin T., Class “D” Bartender application. Special Letter Applicant not appearing. Deny by Ald. Coggs based on non-appearance. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
4/20/2010	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: BEASON, LaTanya R., Class “D” Bartender renewal application. (Expired 12-31-09) Special Letter LaTanya Beason, 2535 N. 37th St. The applicant says that the outstanding fines should have been included under bankruptcy. Grant by Ald. Kovac contingent upon proof of the fines being included in a bankruptcy judgment being submitted to the License Division by Friday, April 30, 2010 or the application will be returned to committee. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
4/20/2010	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 04 KOZAK, Michael C., Agent for “Ten Thirty, Inc.”, Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Amusement (Cabaret/Night Club) renewal applications with change of entertainment for “Martini Mike’s” at 730 N. Old World Third Street. (Expires 5-24-10) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 734 N. Old World Third St., #47. Attys. Franklin Gimbel and Jason Luczak at the table as counsel. Ald. Robert Bauman, 4th District, also at the table. Atty. Gimbel says that he objects to the consideration of the statements attributed to anonymous callers in items #15 and #18 in the police report. The objections were noted but were not taken into account by the committee based on the advice of the assistant city attorney. Objectors: Homer Blow, 3414 N. 14th St., DJ at the establishment during an incident at the establishment. Atty. Gimbel objects to the testimony of Mr. Blow. Ald. Bohl says that the testimony pertains to the complaint of creating a public nuisance. Jason Jones, 8183 W. Medford Ave. He was not present for the offending incident to which Mr. Blow referred, so his testimony is hearsay. JT Worley, 720 N. Old World Third St., he and his family have noise issues every weekend relating to the establishment. Ald. Kovac moves to accept the video taken by Mr. Worley part of the record. Prevailed 4-0. The evidence is struck from the record as the CD is incompatible with the video equipment and cannot be shown. Ald. Kovac moves to make the 4 photos provided by Mr. Worley part of the record. Prevailed 4-0. (Exhibit 1) Ald. Kovac moves to make "No Parking" photo provided by Atty. Gimbel part of the record. Prevailed 3-0. (Ald. Hamilton excused) (Exhibit 2) Ald. Kovac moves to make laminated sign relating to respecting the neighbors part of the record. Prevailed 3-0. (Ald. Hamilton excused) (Exhibit 3) Ald. Hamilton moves to make 2 photos provided by Atty. Gimbel showing loading zones part of the record. Prevailed 4-0. (Exhibit 4) Andrea Lindsey, 720 N. Old World Third St., girlfriend and roommate of Mr. Worley, supports his testimony; in addition complains of discarded chicken bones in front of the establishment's door, broken glass, noise and public urination. Gary Mefford, 720 N. Old World Third St., complains of noise and the need for exterior security; he was the caller about two gentlemen who left the establishment and were later circling in the area with a gun in the car. Pamela Rustion, 720 N. Old World Third St., complained of noise. Mike Makons, 720 N. Old World Third St., complained of noise that he hears on the 7th floor. Manorah Kamath, 720 N. Old World Third St., supports the other testimony. Supporters: Eric Folsom, 9152 W. Elm Court, Franklin, employee of the establishment. Kelry Olson, 917 N. Howell, Chicago, IL, worked at Best Western Hotel next door from Feb. 2009-October 2009 and patron of the establishment. Amra Quadrac, 525 N. 20th St., some-time employee of the establishment and patron of the establishment. J.B. Adams, 9335 N. 94th St., self-employed club promotions DJ (employed as the DJ and host at times for the establishment) Tithana Kern, 3310 W. McKinley Blvd., patron of the establishment and part-time special event coordinator who has worked for the establishment. Atty. Gimbel questioned his client relating to the citizen testimony and steps he has taken to rectify any problems. Ald. Kovac moves to make apology letter from Mr. Kozak part of the record. Prevailed 5-0. (Exhibit 5) Ald. Hamilton moves to make Eugene Kane column of March 13, 2010 part of the record. Prevailed 5-0. (Exhibit 6) Ald. Bauman asks the committee members for a suspension of not less than 90 days based upon neighbor testimony and the police report. Ald. Bohl passes the gavel. Ald. Bohl moves for non-renewal of the Tavern Amusement (Cabaret/Nite Club) license and for a 60-day suspension of the Class "B" Tavern license based on neighborhood objections and the police report. Prevailed 3-2. (Ald. Kovac and Ald. Hamilton voting "no")	Pass	3:2
4/20/2010	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: METZ, Tracy J., Class “D” Bartender renewal application. (Expired 12-31-08) Special Letter Applicant not at the table. Deny by Ald. Coggs based on non-appearance. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
4/20/2010	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: MOORE, Michael L., Class “D” Bartender renewal application. (Expired 12-31-08) Special Letter Applicant not appearing. Hold to the call of the chair by Ald. Kovac. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
4/20/2010	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: MORTON, Brittany A., Class “D” Bartender renewal application. (Expired 12-31-09) Special Letter Applicant not appearing. Deny by Ald. Hamilton based on non-appearance. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
4/20/2010	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: RAFEL, Desiree R., Class “D” Bartender renewal application. (Expired 12-31-08) Special Letter Applicant requests through the License Division that the item be held due to conflict with a work schedule. Hold to the call of the chair by Ald. Zielinski. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
4/20/2010	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: ROCHON, Christopher M., Class “D” Bartender renewal application. (Expired 12-31-09) Special Letter Applicant not appearing. Deny by Ald. Coggs based on non-appearance. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
4/20/2010	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 14 JINKINS, Richard A., Agent for “Horny Goat Brewing Company”, Request for permanent extension of the premises “Horny Goat Brewing” at 2011 S. 1st Street to include outdoor bar and seating, volleyball courts and boat slips. Special Letter Applicant not appearing. Hold to the call of the chair by Ald. Zielinski. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
4/20/2010	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 06 HOWARD, Miley, Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Dance renewal applications for “Twisters Inn” at 508 W. Center Street. (Expires 5-13-10) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 4632 N. 51st Bl. Supporters: Michael Jones, 2625 N. 5th St. Leonard Holly, 2435 N. 4th St. Grant by Ald. Coggs with a warning letter based on the police report. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
4/20/2010	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: VIZCARRA, Juan P., Class “D” Bartender application. Special Letter Applicant requests through the License Division that the item be held due to conflict with a work schedule. Hold to the call of the chair by Ald. Kovac. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
4/20/2010	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 14 LANGE, Marisa D., Agent for “Classic Slice, Inc.”, Class “B” Beer application for “Classic Slice Pizza” at 2797A S. Kinnickinnic Avenue. Applicant not appearing. Hold for one cycle by Ald. Zielinski. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
4/20/2010	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 14 DOMINSKI, Ronald A., Agent for “St. Veronica Congregation”, Class “B” Tavern-Service Bar Only application for “St. Veronica Congregation” at 353 E. Norwich Street. New Location Special Letter Applicant at the table, 353 E. Norwich St. No neighborhood objectors present. Grant by Ald. Zielinski. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
4/20/2010	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 06 HARRIS, Tommy L., Agent for “H Rentals, LLC”, Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Dance renewal applications with age restriction of 27 years of age or older for “Bosses Lounge” at 408 E. North Avenue. (Expired 4-14-10) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 408 E. North Ave. Atty. Michael Maistelman at the table as counsel. Atty. Maistelman objects to the inclusion of the police report because it is triple hearsay and to the neighborhood notice. He also says that the applicant has signed an agreement with the neighbors to address potential problems and that the location has already been closed while the concerns of neighbors have been addressed. Atty. Maistelman's objections are noted and denied. Ald. Coggs move to amend the plan of operation to remove rap music as an entertainment on the application. Prevailed 5-0. Atty. Maistelman requests that the neighborhood agreement be made part of the application. Ald. Coggs moves to make the neighborhood agreement part of the official record. Prevailed 5-0. Ald. Coggs moves to amend the plan of operation to make the neighborhood agreement part of the official application. Prevailed 5-0. Neighborhood supporters: Michael Jones, 2625 N. 5th St. Jill Capicchioni, 112 E. Vine St. Grant with a 20-day suspension of the Class "B" Tavern and Tavern Dance licenses, as amended, based on the police report. Prevailed 5-0.	Pass	5:0
4/20/2010	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL	Pass	5:0
4/20/2010	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: AGENDA ONLY 03 DE PALMA, Nicholas A., Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Amusement (Cabaret/Night Club) renewal applications with change of entertainment for “Y-Not Y-Not Y-Not Tavern” at 1854 E. Kenilworth Place. Grant, by Ald. Coggs. Prevailed. 5-0 03 EITEL, Michael J., Agent for “Nomadic Ventures, Inc.”, Request for permanent extension of the premises “Nomad World Pub” at 1401 E. Brady Street to extend their premises to include an expansion of the second floor area into a service bar with seating. Grant, by Ald. Coggs. Prevailed. 5-0 04 BERNIER, Brian A., Agent for “Mug Club, Inc.”, Class “B” Tavern, Tavern Amusement (Cabaret/Night Club) and Video Game Center renewal applications with change of entertainment for “Lucille’s Rockin’ Pianos” at 1110 N. Old World Third Street. Grant, by Ald. Coggs. Prevailed. 5-0 04 BORDERS, Elsa K., Agent for “East Town Association, Inc.”, Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Dance renewal applications with change of officer for “East Town Association” at 520 E. Wells Street. Grant, by Ald. Coggs. Prevailed. 5-0 04 CONTI, Bryan A., Agent for “Pabst Theater Concessions, LLC”, Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Amusement (Cabaret/Night Club) renewal applications with change of entertainment for “The Pabst Theater” at 144 E. Wells Street. Grant, by Ald. Coggs. Prevailed. 5-0 04 DAVIS, Russell R., Agent for “Café Vecchio Mondo, Inc.”, Class “B” Tavern renewal application with change of hours for “The Red Accordion” at 1137 N. Old World Third Street. Grant, by Ald. Coggs. Prevailed. 5-0 04 DIETZ, John C., Agent for “Noble Beverage Management, LLC”, Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Amusement (Cabaret/Night Club) renewal applications with change of hours, floor plan and entertainment for “Hyatt Regency Milwaukee” at 333 W. Kilbourn Avenue. Grant, by Ald. Coggs. Prevailed. 5-0 04 SCHUTZ, James L., Agent for “Open Pantry Food Marts of Wisconsin, Inc.”, Class “A” Malt renewal application with change of customers expected for “Open Pantry Food Mart #603” at 1624 W. Wells Street. Grant, by Ald. Coggs. Prevailed. 5-0 04 WISSING, Gigi M., Agent for “Tripoli Temple”, Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Dance renewal applications with change of agent and officer for “Tripoli Temple” at 3000 W. Wisconsin Avenue. Grant, by Ald. Coggs. Prevailed. 5-0 09 KIENBAUM, Sterling W., Agent for “Auto & Scrap Recyclers, Inc.”, Secondhand Motor Vehicle Dealer renewal application with change of agent for “Auto & Scrap Recyclers, Inc.-North Facility” at 8550 N. Granville Road. Grant, by Ald. Coggs. Prevailed. 5-0 10 WAGNER, George A., Agent for “St. Catherine Congregation”, Class “B” Beer renewal application with change of officer for “St. Catherine Congregation” at 2647 N. 51st Street. Grant, by Ald. Coggs. Prevailed. 5-0 12 CHAMPEAU, Annie M., Agent for “Levy R & H Limited Partnership”, Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Amusement (Cabaret/Night Club) renewal applications with change of shareholder for “Levy Restaurants at Harley Davidson” at 401 W. Canal Street. Grant, by Ald. Coggs. Prevailed. 5-0 12 MUELLER, Paul P., Agent for “Hot Water Night Club, LLC”, Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Amusement (Cabaret/Night Club) renewal applications with change of hours and entertainment for “Hot Water/Wherehouse” at 818 S. Water Street. Grant, by Ald. Coggs. Prevailed. 5-0 TEMPORARY EXTENSIONS 03 EITEL, Michael J., Agent for “Nomadic Ventures, Inc.”, Request for temporary extension of the premises “Nomad World Pub” at 1401 E. Brady Street to include the parking lot on the east side of the premises on June 10-July 12, 2010 from 6:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. for “Nomad World Cup Beer Garden 2010”. Grant, by Ald. Kovac. Prevailed. 5-0 05 KRAHN, Scott, Agent for “Camelot Banquets, Inc.”, Request for temporary extension of the premises “Silk Exotic” at 11400 W. Silver Spring Road to include the parking lot on the east and north side and the yard on the north side of the premises on June 19, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. for “Harley Davidson MILF, COUGAR, GILF & DILF”. Grant, by Ald. Kovac. Prevailed. 5-0 05 ROCK, Brent, Request for temporary extension of the premises “Mitchell’s Tavern” at 10433 W. Appleton Avenue to include the sidewalk and street surrounding the premises and the parking lot and yard on the premises on May 31, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for “Car Show”. Grant, by Ald. Kovac. Prevailed. 5-0 11 HAMMOND, Robert A., Agent for “Our Lady Queen of Peace Congregation”, Request for temporary extension of the premises “Our Lady Queen of Peace” at 3222 S. 29th Street to include the parking lot at the rear of the premises on June 11, 2010 from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., June 12, 2010 from 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and June 13, 2010 from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. for “Our Lady Queen of Peace Festival”. Grant, by Ald. Kovac. Prevailed. 5-0 12 STENSTRUP, Jerome L., Agent for “Steny’s, Inc.”, Request for temporary extension of the premises “Steny’s Tavern & Grill” at 800 S. 2nd Street to include the sidewalk on 2nd & National Avenue and the street on 1st and 2nd & National Avenue on June 12, 2010 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. for “Thank You Milwaukee Police Department Event (TYMPD)”. Grant, by Ald. Kovac. Prevailed. 5-0 12 STENSTRUP, Jerome L., Agent for “Rykyda Corporation”, Request for temporary extension of the premises “The Dubliner” at 124 W. National Avenue to include the parking lot west of the premises on July 30, 2010 from 2:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. and July 31, 2010 from 12:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. for “Steny Fest”. Grant, by Ald. Kovac. Prevailed. 5-0 WARNING LETTERS 03 FORTNEY, Marc R., Agent for “1209 Water St, Inc.”, Class “B” Tavern, Tavern Dance, Pool & Billiard Hall and Video Game Center renewal applications for “Brothers Bar & Grill” at 1209-13 N. Water Street. Grant, by Ald. Hamilton. Prevailed. 5-0 03 GALLAGHER JR., John S., Agent for “1815 East Kenilworth Place Corp.”, Class “B” Tavern and Record Spin renewal applications for “Cans Bar and Canteen” at 1815 E. Kenilworth Place. Grant, by Ald. Hamilton. Prevailed. 5-0 04 BERLIN, Paul M., Agent for “Wings on Water, LLC”, Class “B” Tavern renewal application for “Buffalo Wild Wings Grill and Bar” at 1123 N. Water Street. Grant, by Ald. Hamilton. Prevailed. 5-0 04 VITUCCI, Michael J., Agent for “Campus Recreations, Inc.”, Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Dance renewal applications for “Murphy’s Irish Pub” at 1613 W. Wells Street. Grant, by Ald. Hamilton. Prevailed. 5-0 09 BECKHAM, Jocelyn S., Agent for “Broadway Baby of Wisconsin, Inc.”, Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Amusement (Cabaret/Night Club) renewal applications with change of entertainment for “Broadway Baby Dinner Theatre” at 5132 W. Mill Road. Grant, by Ald. Hamilton. Prevailed. 5-0 15 SIMPSON, Wilma G., Class “B” Tavern renewal application for “Wilma’s Blues Inn” at 2879 N. 21st Street. Grant, by Ald. Hamilton. Prevailed. 5-0 15 THOMAS, Pamela L., Agent for “MJM Beverage Company, LLC”, Class “A” Liquor & Malt renewal application for “MJM Liquor” at 2229 W. Fond du Lac Avenue. Grant, by Ald. Hamilton. Prevailed. 5-0 JORDAN, Curtis P., Agent for “Jordan’s Construction Services, LLC”, Home Improvement Contractor renewal application with change of agent for “Jordan’s Construction Services” at 2373 N. 14th Street. Grant, by Ald. Hamilton. Prevailed. 5-0 WYNE, JR., Michael R., Home Improvement Salesperson application. Grant, by Ald. Hamilton. Prevailed. 5-0 JACKSON, Cecil, Direct Seller renewal application. Grant, by Ald. Hamilton. Prevailed. 5-0 BERTOLAS, Marisa T, Class “D” Bartender application. Grant, by Ald. Hamilton. Prevailed. 5-0 CMELAK, Rick J., Class “D” Bartender application. Grant, by Ald. Hamilton. Prevailed. 5-0 COLLINS, Shannon M., Class “D” Bartender application. Grant, by Ald. Hamilton. Prevailed. 5-0 DEFFENBAUGH, Clinton E., Class “D” Bartender application. Grant, by Ald. Hamilton. Prevailed. 5-0 HARDEN, Tiffiny L., Class “D” Bartender application. Grant, by Ald. Hamilton. Prevailed. 5-0 JENKINS, Patrick L., Class “D” Bartender application. Grant, by Ald. Hamilton. Prevailed. 5-0 JOINER, Kindrajean E., Class “D” Bartender application. Grant, by Ald. Hamilton. Prevailed. 5-0 KEMP, Michele Y., Class “D” Bartender application. Grant, by Ald. Hamilton. Prevailed. 5-0 KING, William R., Class “D” Bartender application. Grant, by Ald. Hamilton. Prevailed. 5-0 LA POINTE, Joseph T., Class “D” Bartender application. Grant, by Ald. Hamilton. Prevailed. 5-0 O’ROURKE, Thomas A., Class “D” Bartender application. Grant, by Ald. Hamilton. Prevailed. 5-0 ROULEAU, Stephanie J., Class “D” Bartender application. Grant, by Ald. Hamilton. Prevailed. 5-0 SINGLETON, Shaun J., Class “D” Bartender application. Grant, by Ald. Hamilton. Prevailed. 5-0 WAHHAB, Michael N., Class “D” Bartender application. Grant, by Ald. Hamilton. Prevailed. 5-0		5:0
4/20/2010	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 14 CORALIC, Stojan, Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Dance renewal applications for “Brew House” at 2936 S. 13th Street. (Expires 5-19-10) Special Letter Atty. David Halbrooks and Atty. Matt Lerner from Maistelman & Associates Ald. Zielinski at the table at the side of the licensee. Both Atty. Halbrooks and Ald. Zielinski have no objection to not read the police report as it was part of the earlier revocation hearing. Atty. Halbrooks objected to including the police report as hearsay and the generic nature of the notice. Make transcript of the committee hearing of 1/19/10 part of the record, by Ald. Kovac. Prevailed. 4-0 Atty. Halbrooks stated that his client wishes to withdraw his Tavern Dance renewal application. Atty. Halbrooks stated that the manager, Mr. Ricardo Orteaga, will not continue as manager past the expiration of the Class "B" Tavern license of May 19th. Mr. Orteaga agreed to this under oath. Accept withdrawal of the Tavern Dance license application, by Ald. Kovac. Prevailed. 3-0 (Ald. Coggs excused) Ald. Zielinski is still concerned that even if the bar has improved, the district captain said that this is the worst establishment in his district; it may have improved, but it's still a bad bar. Objectors: Dan Estrada - 2726 S. 13th St. - head of security for another establishment down the street - he sees individuals loitering outside the establishment at 2:30 a.m. There were 2 other individuals present, but they had no additonal testimony to provide that wasn't provided at the previous hearing. Supporters: Dave Schmidt - owns a property at 2969 S. 13th - glad to see the establishment going back to more of a local bar. Larry King - 2900 N. 59th St. - bouncer at the establishment. Tracy Colbert - 5448 N. 83rd St. Letta Martin - 3414 N. 15th St. Natashea Hogans - 8711 W. Congress Amber Rowan - 928 S. 19th St. Apt. 4 Louis Santiago - 4650 N. 38th St. - bartender at the establishment Sonja Gomez - 2165 S. 20th St. Samantha Daugherty - Menomonee Falls Greg Holmes - 2936A S. 13th St. - lives above the bar and rents from Mr. Coralic Amanda Star - 2936A S. 13th St. - lives above the bar and rents from Mr. Coralic Vojislav Tubic - 3703 W. Ruskins St. - had provided testimony 2 meetings ago; not at the last meeting. Officer Carlos Felix - has no additional information from what testimony was provided at the previous meeting. He has no personal testimony as to whether this is still the worst bar in the district. Mr. Coralic provided a statement prior to the closing statements and answered questions from committee members. Ald. Zielinski and Atty. Halbrooks both provided closing statements. Non-renewal of the Class "B" tavern, based on the police report, neighbor testimony, police department testimony and aldermanic testimony, by Ald. Kovac. Failed. 2-2 (Ald. Coggs and Ald. Bohl voting "no'; Ald Zielinski excused) Grant the Class "B" Tavern, with a 90-day suspension based on the police report, neighbor testimony, police department testimony and aldermanic testimony, by Ald. Hamilton. Prevailed. 3-1 (Ald. Kovac voting "no"; Ald. Zielinski excused)	Pass	3:1
3/2/2010	0	COMMON COUNCIL	ASSIGNED TO

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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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