City of Milwaukee - File #: 110147

• File #: 110147
• Version: 0
• Type: Motion
• Status: Passed
• File created: 5/24/2011
• In control: LICENSES COMMITTEE
• Final action: 9/20/2011
• 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
9/20/2011	0	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 they had done so. SNOUBAR, Hasan I., "Furniture Maxx, LLC" -- Precious metal and gem dealer license GRANT, notwithstanding the recommendation of the committee	Pass	9:6
9/20/2011	0	COMMON COUNCIL	AMENDED; Minutes note: SHAIBAN, Yaser M., retail food dealer retail application for "Lisbon Food Mart" at 4806 W. Lisbon Ave. DENY, notwithstanding the recommendation of the Committee.	Pass	15:0
9/20/2011	0	COMMON COUNCIL	APPROVED	Pass	15:0
9/20/2011	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	RECONSIDERED	Pass	5:0
9/20/2011	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL	Pass	5:0
9/9/2011	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	RECONSIDERED	Pass	4:0
9/9/2011	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 12 GARCIA, Jerry, Class A Fermented Malt Beverage Retailer's License Application for "Garcia Grocery Store" at 1610 S 7TH St. Jerry Garcia, applicant 2964 S. 7th St., Milwaukee, WI 53204 Individuals appearing in support: Barbara Baumgartner, 1614 S. 7th St., Milwaukee, WI 53204 Patricia Tim, 1624-26 S. 7th St., Milwaukee, WI 53204 Ald. James Witkowiak, aldermanic district 12, was present with no objections. Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)	Pass	4:0
9/9/2011	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 12 KAKUK, Charles D., Agent for “Next Act Theatre, Inc”, class B Tavern and Tavern Amusement License Applications as agent for “Next Act Theatre” at 255 S. Water Street. Charles D. Kakuk, Agt. P.O. Box 394, Milwaukee, WI 53201 Individual appearing in support: Richard Schreiner, 912 E. Pleasant St., Milwaukee, WI 53202 Ald. Witkowiak was present in support. Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)	Pass	4:0
9/9/2011	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 12 SWANSON, David K, Agent for "Braise Restaurant, LLC", Class B Tavern License Application as agent for "Braise Restaurant" at 1101 S 2nd St. David Swanson, Agt. 1101 S. 2nd St., Milwaukee, WI 53204 No neighborhood testimony. Ald. Witkowiak was present in support. Ald. Coggs moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)	Pass	4:0
9/9/2011	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 12 TORRIJOS, Juan J, Agent for "Taqueria Los Altos de Jalisco, Inc.", Class B Tavern License Application as agent for "Taqueria Los Altos de Jalisco" at 1336-38 S 7th St. Juan J. Torrijos, Agt. 1215 S. Cesar E. Chavez Dr., Milwaukee, WI 53204 Also appearing with the applicant: Alejandro Torrijos, co-owner, 1536 S. Comstock Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53204 No neighborhood testimony. Ald. Witkowiak was present in support. Ald. Zielinski moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)	Pass	4:0
9/9/2011	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 12 AGOSTO, Evelyn, Agent for "Lincoln Jewelry and Electronics LLC", Precious Metal and Gem Dealer's License Application as agent for "Lincoln Jewelry and Electronics" at 1438 W LINCOLN Av. Applicant was not present. Individuals appearing in opposition: Barbara Nelson, 1022 W. Lincoln Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53215 Rick Peatrie, 3455 N. Fratney St., Milwaukee, WI 53212 Ms. Nelson testified that there are three other jewelry cashing facilities in the area. Mr. Peatrie said that the applicant was a part of a previous jewelry business that was in noncompliance and that the new LLC may be operated in the same manner as the previous company. Ald. Witkowiak said that the applicant had spoken to him, and the alderman said to hold the application at the request of the applicant. Ald. Coggs moved to hold the application to the call of the Chair. (Prevailed 4-0)	Pass	4:0
9/9/2011	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 12 ALVI, Ghulam M, Agent for "TMS MINI MART, INC", Extended Hours Establishments Application as agent for "TMS MINI MART" at 902-914 W NATIONAL Av. Ghulam M. Alvi, Agt. 902-914 W. National Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53204 No neighborhood testimony. Ald. Witkowiak was present to testify in opposition based upon communication with several neighbors in the area opposed to the license due to noise from people and their cars outside of the gas station. Ald. Kovac moved denial. (Prevailed 2-1)	Pass	2:1
9/9/2011	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 12 SALINAS, Hector, Agent for "El Paisano LLC", Precious Metal and Gem Dealer's License Application as agent for "El Paisano LLC" at 813 W Historic Mitchell St. Hector Salinas, Agt. 813 W. Historic Mitchell St., Milwaukee, WI 53204 No neighborhood testimony. Ald. Witkowiak was present in support. Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0)	Pass	3:0
9/9/2011	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 12 GOMEZ-ORTIZ, Francisco, Agent for "CANTARITOS BAR, LLC", Class B Tavern License Renewal Application as agent for "CANTARITOS BAR" at 1566 S MUSKEGO Av. (expires 10/11/2011) Francisco Gomez-Ortiz, Agt. 1829 S. Pearl St., Milwaukee, WI 53204 Also appearing with the applicant: Erwin Magritz, vendor, 407 E. Elm St., Dousman, WI 53118 No neighborhood testimony. Ald. Witkowiak was present to recommend renewal. Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)	Pass	4:0
9/9/2011	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 12 NAVA, Ernesto S, Agent for "LOS CISNES, LLC", Class B Tavern and Tavern Dance License Renewal Applications and NEW Tavern Amusement Application with change in plan of operation and hours as agent for "LOS CISNES" at 2000 S 13TH St. (expires 9/27/2011) Ernesto S. Nava, Agt. 2707 S. 20th St., Milwaukee, WI 53215 Also appearing with the applicant: Paloma Nava and Teresa Nava 2707 S. 20th St., Milwaukee, WI 53215 The applicant requested to withdraw the Tavern Amusement license application. Ald. Zielinski moved to accept the withdrawal of the Tavern Amusement license application. There were no objections. No neighborhood testimony. Ald. Witkowiak was present in support. Ald. Zielinski moved approval as amended. (Prevailed 4-0)	Pass	4:0
9/9/2011	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 12 PLISS, Sean A, Agent for "20 BELOW LLC", Public Entertainment Club License Renewal Application as agent for "SUGAR" at 126 E MINERAL St. (expired 6/30/2011) Atty. Stephens stated that there is a remand from the Milwaukee County Circuit Court to rehear the 2010 to 2011 license renewal application and the 2011 to 2012 license renewal application. Originally renewed with a suspension, the subsequent Common Council substituted with a motion to nonrew the 2010 to 2011 renewal license. The Circuiy Court ruled that the Council could not make their ruling in this case. The committee was to make recommendations on the two renewal licenses, one from 2010 to 2011 and the other from 2011 to 2012. Sean A. Pliss, Agt. 126 E. Mineral St., Milwaukee, WI 53204 Individual appearing in opposition: Victor Ray, 1137 S. 3rd St., Milwaukee, WI 53204 Mr. Ray testified as to witnessing kids in the area being disrespectful, buying drugs, changing in the cars, using the parkway as toilets, throwing trash around the cars, making noise prior to opening and after closing, yelling, making obsenities, making finger gestures, and consuming alcohol. He saw kids changing clothes and going to the club. He described mayhem with young people in the area, which included loud noise, yelling of profanity, trash, music from cars, public urination, and cars speeding and cruising in the area and ignoring stop signs. At or near the club, he has witnessed these issues seven or eight times during the last two years. Ald. Wikowiak testified in opposition based upon his personal observations of patrons exiting the club and going to their cars at the BP gas station nearby, smoking weed in their cars, drinking alcohol in their car, cruising, doing donuts with their cars on the intersection of 1st and Mineral St., and blasting loud music from their cars. Also, he added that many neighborhors are intimated to testify and that there are significant items in the police report. Ald. Kovac moved to make an email submitted by Mr. Pliss and additonal emails in the EBook (pg. 164 through 173) as part of the record, but as an addendum file not to be considered by the committee. There were no objections. Mr. Pliss said he has implemented the suggestions of the committee to improve security, cooperate with the police department, and investigate social media. The Chair, Ald. Bohl, passed the gavel to Vice Chair, Ald. Coggs Ald. Bohl moved nonrenewal based upon the police report, excluding item #3, and items #3-6 on the previous police report, neighborhood testimony of Mr. Ray, and aldermanic testimony. (Prevailed 3-1)	Pass	3:1
9/9/2011	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: AGENDA ONLY 02 WARAKSA, Mark H, Agent for "ULTRA MART FOODS, LLC", Class A Malt & Class A Liquor License Transfer - Change of Agent, Officer as agent for "PICK 'N SAVE #6365" at 5700 W CAPITOL DR. Granted by Ald. Zielinski. (Prevailed 4-0) 03 KOVACOVICH, JR, Jeffrey A, Agent for "LUKE`S OF MILWAUKEE, LTD", Class B Tavern License Renewal Application with change of agent and officer for "RED ROCK SALOON MILWAUKEE" at 1225 N WATER St. Granted by Ald. Zielinski. (Prevailed 4-0) 04 GRAMS, Derek S., Agent for “Bar None Milwaukee, LLC”, Class B Tavern renewal with change of member and shareholder for “Bar None” at 1139 N. Water Street. Granted by Ald. Zielinski. (Prevailed 4-0) 04 HORNBURG, John, Agent for "Milwaukee School of Engineering", Class B Tavern License Renewal Application with change of agent for "Milwaukee School of Engineering" at 1000 N BROADWAY. Granted by Ald. Zielinski. (Prevailed 4-0) 04 SCHMIDT, JR, Robert C, Agent for "BREW CITY BAR B Q, INC", Class B Tavern and Tavern Amusement License Renewal Applications with change of entertainment as agent for "TRINITY THREE IRISH PUBS" at 125 E JUNEAU Av. Granted by Ald. Zielinski. (Prevailed 4-0) 10 OLSON, Thomas N, Agent for "MILWAUKEE SPORTSERVICE, INC", Class B Tavern License Renewal Application with change of hours for "THE SAUSAGE HOUSE" at 201 S 46TH St. Granted by Ald. Zielinski. (Prevailed 4-0) 12 WINTER, Lynn M, Agent for "TRISKELE'S, LLC", Class B Tavern License Renewal Application with change of shareholder for "TRISKELE'S" at 1801 S 3RD St. Granted by Ald. Zielinski. (Prevailed 4-0) TEMPORARY EXTENSIONS 03 STEFFKE, Gregg W, Agent for "HARP AND EAGLE, LTD", Temporary Extension Application as agent for "COUNTY CLARE" at 1234 N ASTOR St. to include the parking lot at the rear of the building on October 15, 2011 from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm. Granted by Ald. Coggs. (Prevailed 4-0) Warning Letter 01 ABDALLAH, Fahmi A., Class A Malt & Class A Liquor License Renewal Application and Cigarette and Tobacco Renewal Application for "HOME RUN BEER & LIQUOR" at 6201C N TEUTONIA Av. Granted by Ald. Kovac. (Prevailed 4-0) 12 ANTON, Joanne A, Agent for "LA PERLA, LLC", Class B Tavern and Tavern Dance License Renewal Applications as agent for "LA PERLA RESTAURANT" at 730-34 S 5TH St. Granted by Ald. Kovac. (Prevailed 4-0) 12 HENEY, Patrick T, Agent for "MULTIVERSE, INC", Class B Tavern, Tavern Dance and Videogame Center Renewal Applications as agent for "WOODY'S" at 1579 S 2ND St. Granted by Ald. Kovac. (Prevailed 4-0) 14 KARDARIS, John J, Agent for "MIDWEST DINER SOUTH, INC", Class B Fermented Malt and Class C Wine Retailer's License Renewal Application as agent for "MIDWEST DINER" at 2321 S KINNICKINNIC Av. Granted by Ald. Kovac. (Prevailed 4-0) 15 ISSA, Rida A, Agent for "TOBRUK FOOD MARKET, LLC", Class A Fermented Malt Beverage Retailer's License Renewal Application as agent for "TOBRUK FOODS" at 4401 W LISBON Av. Granted by Ald. Kovac. (Prevailed 4-0) PEHOWSKI, Jason W, Agent for "ALWAYS CONSTRUCTION, LLC", Home Improvement Contractor's License Renewal Application as agent for "ALWAYS CONSTRUCTION, LLC”. Granted by Ald. Kovac. (Prevailed 4-0) LEWICKI, Steven R, Direct Seller's License Application. Granted by Ald. Kovac. (Prevailed 4-0) CANO-Brown, Natalie C., Class D Operator’s License Application. Granted by Ald. Kovac. (Prevailed 4-0) GILBERT, Katrina A, Class D Operator's License Application. Granted by Ald. Kovac. (Prevailed 4-0) SCHLICHT, Joshua J, Class D Operator's License Application. Granted by Ald. Kovac. (Prevailed 4-0)	Pass	4:0
9/9/2011	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL	Pass	4:0
9/7/2011	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 04 WHITEMAN, Jeffery E, Agent for "North Water 500, LLC", Class B Tavern License Application as agent for "Joey Buona's Pizzeria Grille" at 176 W Wisconsin Av. Jeffery E. Whiteman, Agt. W4723 Briar Dr., Elkhorn, WI 53121 No neighborhood testimony. Hillary Braseth, on behalf of Ald. Robert Bauman, was present with no objections. Ald. Zielinski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
9/7/2011	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 04 WISE, John M, Agent for "BRG 1000 Water Street, LLC", Class B Tavern and Record Spin License Applications as agent for "Rumpus Room - A Bartolotta Gastropub" at 1030 N Water St. John M. Wise, Agt. 7329 N. Iroquois, Fox Point, WI 53217 Appearing with the applicant: Keith Trafton, 6005 W. Martin Dr., Wauwatosa, WI 53213 No neighborhood testimony. Ms. Braseth, on behalf of Ald. Robert Bauman, was present with no objections. Ald. Coggs moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
9/7/2011	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 05 KAMERMAYER, Jeffrey P, Agent for "KAM'S CORNER TAP, LLC", Class B Tavern and Videogame Center License Renewal Applications as agent for "KAM'S CORNER TAP" at 8340 W LISBON Av. (expires 10/11/2011) Jeffrey P. Kamermayer, Agt. 8340 W. Lisbon Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53222 No neighborhood testimony. Ald. Bohl said he is concerned with items on the police report. He wanted a change to the plan of operation for an age restriction of 25 years and older on Friday and Saturday night. Closing time of 2 a.m. seven days a week. Ald. Zielinski moved to amend closing hours to 2 am seven days a week and age restriction to 25 years and older for Friday and Saturday. There were no objections. Ald. Kovac moved approval as amended with a warning letter based upon items #1 and 2 in the police report. (Prevailed 4-1)	Pass	4:1
9/7/2011	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 08 ESCOBAR, Valdemar, Agent for "EL REY DEL POLLO LLC", Class B Tavern License Renewal Application and NEW Record Spin application as agent for "Fiesta Garibaldi Chicken Palace" at 3433 W NATIONAL Av. (expires 9/20/2011) Applicant was not present. Ald. Robert Donovan was present. He said he wanted to set up a meeting with the applicant and for the committee to hold the item. No neighborhood testimony. Ald. Coggs moved to hold the application to the call of the Chair. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
9/7/2011	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 08 GAYTAN, Angelica, Agent for "GRestaurant, LLC", Class B Tavern, Record Spin and Extended Hours Establishment License Applications as agent for "Rockotlan Restaurant" at 3447 W Forest Home Av. Angelica Gaytan, Agt. 3214 W. Pierce St., Milwaukee, WI 53215 Ms. Gaytan said she wanted to withdraw the extended hours license application. Ald. Zielinksi moved to accept the withdrawal of the extended hours license application. There were no objections. No neighborhood testimony. Ald. Donovan was present with no objections. Ald. Zielinski moved to amend the Plan of Operation hours to Sunday through Saturday 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Ald. Zielinski moved approval as amended. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
9/7/2011	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 08 SIVONGSA, Raphael, Class B Fermented Malt Beverage and Class C Wine Retailer's License Applications for "Thai Lotus" at 3800 W National Av. Applicant was not present. No neighborhood testimony. Ald. Donovan was present, and he suggested to hold the application. Ald. Coggs moved to hold the application to the call of the Chair. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
9/7/2011	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 11 LIAPIS, Prokopios, Agent for "LP LIMIT MANAGER, INC", Class B Tavern License Transfer - Change of Business Operations and Permanent Extension to include a patio at the north side of the business as agent for "ZEBB'S FAMILY RESTAURANT" at 2701 W MORGAN Av. Prokopios Liapis, Agt. 2701 W. Morgan Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53221 No neighborhood testimony. Ald. Joseph Dudzik was present with no objections. Ald. Coggs moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
9/7/2011	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 11 PONJAVIC, Alexander, Agent for "ST SAVA SERBIAN ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL", Class B Fermented Malt Beverage Retailer's License Application as agent for "ST SAVA SERBIAN ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL" at 3201 S 51ST St. Alexander Ponjavic, Agt. 3201 S. 51st St., Milwaukee, WI 53219 No neighborhood testimony. Ald. Dudzik was present to suggest changes to the permitted areas of alcohol. Ald. Kovac moved to accept the amended business floor plan maps, submitted by Ald. Dudzik, as part of the record. There were no objections. Ald. Kovac moved to amend the Plan of Operation to restrict to the portion of the submitted documents pertaining to the cultural center only. There were no objections. Ald. Hamilton moved approval as amended. (Prevailed 4-0)	Pass	4:0
9/7/2011	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 13 DUNK, JR, Richard L, Agent for "LKQ Great Lakes Corp", Auto Wrecker Application as agent for "LKQ Great Lakes" at 6102 S 13th St. Richard L. Dunk, Jr., Agt., and Mike McEntee, District Manager 6102 S. 13th St., Milwaukee, WI 53221 No neighborhood testimony. Ald. Terry Witkowski was present with no objections. Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
9/7/2011	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 02 SAJAN, Makbul, Agent for "Hasham Inc", Food Dealer Retail Application as agent for "91st Marathon" at 9114 W Silver Spring DR. Makbul Sajan, Agt. 3953 N. 76th St., Milwaukee, WI 53222 Mr. Sajan said he wanted to adjourn the hearing in lieu of a new applicant. Ald. Zielinski moved to hold the application to the call of the Chair. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
9/7/2011	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 06 WILKINS, Arnold D., Class B Tavern License Transfer - Change of Business Operations (Open at 10am instead of 4:00pm) for "A D'S LOUNGE" at 2809 N MARTIN L KING JR DR. Arnold D. Wilkins, applicant 2809 N. Martin L. King Jr. Dr., Milwaukee, WI 53212 No neighborhood testimony. Ald. Coggs moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
9/7/2011	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 14 ENGEL, Michael C, Agent for "PASTICHE, LLC", Permanent Extension of Premise Application (Food & Alcohol) as agent for "PASTICHE BISTRO" at 3001 S KINNICKINNIC Av. Michael C. Engel, Agt. 3001 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53207 No neighborhood testimony. Ald. Zielinski was in support. Ald. Zielinski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
9/7/2011	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 14 FOLTZ, Casey C, Agent for "Piedmont Property Corporation", Class B Tavern and Tavern Dance License Applications as agent for "Puddler's Hall" at 2461 S St Clair St. Casey C. Foltz, Agt. 2881 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53207 No neighborhood testimony. Ald. Zielinski was in support. Ald. Zielinski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
9/7/2011	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 14 KARDARIS, John J, Agent for "BAY VIEW SPORTS BAR, INC", Class B Tavern License Renewal Application with change of hours and NEW Videogame Center License Application as agent for "BAY VIEW SPORTS BAR" at 2327 S KINNICKINNIC Av. (expires 10/12/2011) John J. Kardaris, Agt. W131 S6925 Camila Ct., Muskego, WI 53150 Mr. Kardaris said that he wanted to withdraw the Videogame Center License Application. Ald. Zielinski moved to accept the withdrawal of the Videogame Center License Application. There were no objections. Individuals appearing in support: James Koconis, 3439 N. 84th St., Milwaukee, WI 53222 Melinda Gonzalez, 2620 W. Grant St., Milwaukee, WI 53215 Ald. Zielinski said he had no objections. Ald. Zielinski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
9/7/2011	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 14 MESSINGER, Robert H, Agent for "HEAD SOUTH, LLC", Permanent Extension of Premise Application to include seven outside tables as agent for "HECTOR'S ON DELAWARE" at 3040 S DELAWARE Av. Robert H. Messinger, Agt. 3040 S. Delaware Ave., Bay View, WI 53207 Ms. Grill stated that there was a email from the Department of Public Works saying that the department was not in support of the extension. Ald. Kovac moved to make the email pages on pages 252 - 254 in the EBook as part of the record. There were no objections. Ald. Zielinski moved to amend the application to reflect four tables. There were no objections. Ald. Zielinski moved to make a submission of a proposed outline of the extension as part of the record. There were no objections. Individuals appearing in opposition: Angela Sorby, 3064 S. Superior St., Bay View, WI 53207 Tracy Thompson, 3008 S. Delaware Ave., Bay View, WI 53207 Richard Miemczyk, 3017 S. Delaware Ave., Bay View, WI 53207 Ms. Sorby opposed based upon the lack of access and sidewalk walking space if the extension was in operation. Ms. Thompson opposed based upon the lack of logistical sidewalk space due to an extension in place. Mr. Miemczyk objected based upon the potential for loitering of patrons outside if the extension was in place. Ald. Zielinski moved to amend the Plan of Operation to reflect a closing hour of 9 p.m. seven days a week. There were no objections. Inividuals appearing in support: William Doye, 3042 S. Wentworth St., Milwaukee, WI 53207 Jill Tews, 330 E. Bell Ave., Whitefish Bay, WI 53217 Ald. Zielinski moved to hold the application to the call of the Chair to allow for a new DPW report and evaluation of the new proposed extension. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
9/7/2011	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 14 SNOUBAR, Hasan I, Agent for "Furniture Maxx, LLC", Precious Metal and Gem Dealer's License Application as agent for "Eve Jewelry" at 3074 S 13th St. Hasan I. Snoubar, Agt. 3074 S. 13th St., Milwaukee, WI 53215 Ms. Grill said that a license was erroneously issued to the applicant. Ald. Bohl called a contested hearing. There were no objections. Individuals appearing in opposition: Robert Montemayor, 3014 S. 13th St., Milwaukee, WI 53215 Maria Hernandez, 3000 S. 13th St., Milwaukee, WI 53215 Dale Trostorff, 2685 S. 13th St., Milwaukee, WI 53215 Mr. Montemayor opposed based upon deviation from a furniture store proposed at the location. Ms. Hernandez testified that a jewelry and check cashing business wiht bullet proof glass is not a good addition to the community. Mr. Trostorff opposed based upon deviation from a furniture store originally located at the location. Individual appearin in support: Mike Prisko, 3045 S. 13th St., Milwaukee, WI 53215 William R. Liska, 7833 W. Becher St., #6, West Allis, WI 53219 Keith Methum, 3068 S. 13th St., Milwaukee, WI 53215 Ald. Zielinski moved denial based upon neighborhood testimony. (Prevailed 3-2)	Pass	3:2
9/7/2011	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 07 NUELL, Jennie M, Agent for "MAXIMUM CAPACITY, LLC", Class B Tavern and Record Spin License Renewal Applications as agent for "ALL STAR SPORTS BAR" at 4001 W FOND DU LAC Av. (expires 10/22/2011) Jennie M. Nuell, Agt., represented by counsel, Atty. Michael Whitcomb 4001 W. Fond Du Lac Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53216 Ald. Bohl called a contested hearing. There were no objections. Individual appearing in opposition: Lidia Whitehead, 3310 N. 40th St., Milwaukee. Ms. Whitehead testified as to witnessing, within the last calendar year, issues with the patrons littering, urination on her lawn, fighting, sitting on her property, revving of motorcycles, smoking marijuana, and blocking her driveway. There were five shootings in July. She said she has been threatened by the applicant's son and cussed at by the business personnel. Also, the age advertised by the bar does not depict the actual ages of patrons visiting the bar. She said she has personally witnessed all of these issues from patrons leaving the bar. Individual appearing in support: Marcus Nuell, bar manager, 8135 W. Muriel Pl., Milwaukee, WI 53218 Mr. Nuell testified as to managing the business, dealing with patrons, and getting customers to leave at closing time. Problematic customers are thrown out, and the business primarily has regular customers. He responded to and got a scar from a patron trying to leave the premise with a beer. There has not been any employees cussing out people. There are cones and security in the street directing traffic. In response to Atty. Whitcomb's questioning, Mr. Nuell said that the shooting that occurred resulted from a robbery and a person who was not a patron. Ald. Hamilton moved to make invoice documents, submitted by Atty. Whitcomb, as part of the record. There were no objections. Ald. Kovac moved to make a packet of police CAD documents as part of the record. There were no objections. Ald. Kovac moved approval with a thirty (30) day suspension on both licenses based upon neighborhood objection and items #20, 23, 24, and 26 in the police report. (Failed 2-2) Ald. Hamilton moved approval with a forty five (45) day suspension on both licenses based upon neighborhood objection and items #20, 23, 24, and 26 in the police report. (Prevailed 3-1)	Pass	3:1
9/7/2011	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 07 POINTER, Jane M, Agent for "M & J LOUNGE, INC", Class B Tavern License Renewal Application and NEW Videogame Center applications as agent for "M & J CAP TAP" at 4221 W CAPITOL DR. (expires 10/10/2011) Applicant was not present. Ald. Coggs moved to hold the application to the call of the Chair. (Prevailed 4-0)	Pass	4:0
9/7/2011	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 15 SHAIBAN, Yaser M., Food Dealer Retail Application for "Lisbon Food Mart" at 4806 W Lisbon Av. Yaser M. Shaiban, applicant 2215 W. College Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53221 No neighborhood testimony. Legislative aide Keith Stanley, on behalf of Ald. Willie Hines, was present in objection to any new food establishments. Mr. Shaiban said that he took over a previous food establishment with licenses expiring at the end of May 2011. Ald. Hamilton moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
9/7/2011	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 15 SINGH, Kamal Preet, Agent for "KP Liquor Three, Inc.", Class A Malt & Class A Liquor License Application as agent for "ABC Liquor & Beer Depot III" at 1606 N 35th St. Kamal Preet Singh, Agt. 4218 W. Fieldview Ct., Franklin, WI 53132 Appearing with the applicant: Kimberly Scott-Dorsey, 5115 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53208 No neighborhood testimony. Mr. Stanley, on behalf of Ald. Hines, was present with no objections. Ald. Hamilton moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
9/7/2011	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 15 SMITH, Thelisha T., Food Dealer Retail Application for "Sticky Fingers House Of Candy" at 4801 W Center St. Thelisha T. Smith, applicant 4807 W. Center St., Milwaukee, WI 53201 Appearing with the applicant and in support: Jimmy Fox, father of applicant, 4807 W. Center St., #3, Milwaukee, WI 53201 Officer Charlotte Brown, Milwaukee Police Department District 3, appeared and testified as to the applicant operating without a license on two occassions in response to investigation by the Health Department. Mr. Stanley, on behalf of Ald. Hines, was present in opposition due to the high number of food establishments in the area. Ald. Hamilton moved denial based upon overconcentration of food dealer licenses in the area. (Prevailed 2-1)	Pass	2:1
9/7/2011	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 15 JARABA, Mohammed AA., Class A Fermented Malt Beverage Retailer's License Application for "Sam's Food Market" at 1802 W Center St. Mohammed AA Jaraba, applicant, represented by counsel, Atty. Jeff Sherrod 3311 W. Loomis Rd., #5, Greenfield, WI 53221 Individual appearing in support: Arthur Caninion, 2726 N. 19th St., Milwaukee, WI 53206 Mr. Stanley, on behalf of Ald. Willie Hines, was present with no objections. Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0)	Pass	3:0
9/7/2011	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 15 WINTERS, Keith W., Class B Tavern and Tavern Dance License Renewal Applications for "MARY'S NEW RAINBOW INN" at 2911 W NORTH Av. (expires 9/26/2011) Keith W. Winters, applicant 2954 N. 37th St., Milwaukee, WI 53210 No neighborhood testimony. Mr. Stanley, on behalf of Ald. Willie Hines, was present with no objections. Ald. Hamilton moved approval with a warning letter based upon items #12, 13, and 14 in the police report. (Prevailed 4-0)	Pass	4:0
9/7/2011	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: ANDERSON, Karrie A, Class D Operator's License Renewal Application. Applicant was not present. Ald. Zielinski moved to hold the application to the call of the Chair. (Prevailed 3-0)	Pass	3:0
9/7/2011	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: BENNETT, Garrett, Class D Operator's License Application. Applicant was not present. Ald. Hamilton moved denial based upon nonappearance. (Prevailed 3-0)	Pass	3:0
9/7/2011	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: DE LOS SANTOS, Tanya, Class D Operator's License Renewal Application. Applicant was not present. Ald. Hamilton moved nonrenewal based upon a second nonappearance. (Prevailed 3-0)	Pass	3:0
9/7/2011	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: ERTMAN, Chloe, Class D Operator's License Application. Applicant was not present. Ald. Zielinski moved denial based upon nonappearance. (Prevailed 3-0)	Pass	3:0
9/7/2011	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: FLESBERG, David S, Class D Operator's License Application. Applicant was not present. Ms. Grill stated that the applicant notified her to request to hold the application. Ald. Coggs moved to hold the application to the call of the Chair. (Prevailed 4-0)	Pass	4:0
9/7/2011	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: MENA, Eloy, Class D Operator's License Application. Applicant was not present. Ald. Kovac moved denial based upon nonappearance. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
9/7/2011	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: PILCHER, Lajarius, Class D Operator’s License Application. Lajarius Pilcher, applicant 7201 W. Stark St., Milwaukee, WI 53218 Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 4-1)	Pass	4:1
9/7/2011	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: SHONING, Gary L, Class D Operator's License Application. Gary Shoning, applicant 1604 E. Kane Pl., Milwaukee, WI 53202 Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
9/7/2011	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: WARTGOW, Michael J, Class D Operator's License Application. Michael J. Wartgow, applicant 9007 W. Waterford Square N, Greenfield, WI 53228 Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 3-2)	Pass	3:2
9/7/2011	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: MARTINEZ, Ruben, Agent for "R & R Investments Plus LLC", Home Improvement Contractor's License Application as agent for "R & R Investments Plus LLC". Ruben Martinez, Agt. 1445 N. Blake Ave., Racine, WI 53404 Mr. Martinez said that he has no connection with the DNS and NIDC loan program complaint. He said it was his brother who was involved. Individual who appeared in support: Arlene Greene, 2244 W. Hopkins St., Milwaukee, WI 53206. She testified that the brother of the applicant was the culprit and that the applicant came in to fixed her home successfully as a result of the issues. Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0)	Pass	3:0
9/7/2011	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: WALENSA, JR, Dennis Your Home Improvement Contractor's License Application for "Pro Builders". Dennis Walensa, Jr., applicant 2335 S. 26th St., Milwaukee, WI 53215 No neighborhood testimony. Ald. Zielinski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
9/7/2011	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: WHIGHAM, Tyron D, Agent for "924 LLC", Home Improvement Contractor's License Renewal Application as agent for "924 LLC”. Applicant was not present. Ms. Grill said the notice of the hearing to the applicant was returned from the United States Postal Service. Ald. Coggs moved to hold the application to the call of the Chair. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
9/7/2011	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 03 PIETTE, John, Agent for "FAMOUS CIGAR, LLC", Class B Tavern License Application as agent for "FAMOUS CIGAR" at 1213 E BRADY St. Ald. Kovac said there are some legal issues regarding the applicant and as a result, suggested to hold the application. Currently, he said he cannot support the license. John Piette, Agt., represented by counsel, Atty. Michael Maistelman 7030 W. North Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53213 Atty. Maistelman said that the applicant originally applied for a license in 2008 and that there has been Brady Street Association neighborhood meetings. He said that the application was held from being scheduled by the City Attorney's office for a few years due to legal issues, especially pertaining to the new smoking ban. He requested to hold the application to the call of the Chair. Ald. Zielinski moved to make a city attorney opinion dated March 24, 2009, submitted by Atty. Maistelman, as part of the record. There were no objections. Ald. Zielinski moved to hold the application to the call of the Chair. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
9/7/2011	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 03 RANDALL, Brian C, Agent for "Wisconsin Ventures, LLC", Class B Tavern, Instrumental Music and Record Spin License Applications as agent for "World of Beer" at 1300 E Brady St. Brian C. Randall, Agt. 330 E. Kilbourn Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53202 Also appearing with the agent: Jeff Ferchoff, 5636 Broad St., Greenfield, WI 53129 Mark Kuglo, 1943 N. 81st St., Wauwatosa, WI 53213 Ald. Coggs moved to make a packet with a revised floor plan and menu, submitted by Mr. Randall, as part of the record. There were no objections. Ald. Kovac moved to amend the application to exclude hard liquor sales and consumption on the grounds. There were no objections. Ald. Kovac moved approval as amended. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
9/7/2011	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: 03 PETERS, Jennifer A., Class B Tavern License Application for "The Diplomat" at 2425 N Dousman St. Ald. Bohl called a contested hearing. There were no objections. Jennifer A. Peters, Agt., represented by counsel, Atty. Andrew Locke 2427 N. Dousman St., Milwaukee, WI 53212 Also appearing with the applicant: Steven Vieth, business manager, 2425 N. Dousman St., Milwaukee, WI 53212 Individuals appearing in opposition: Loraine Jacobs, 2412 N. Dousman St., Milwaukee, WI 53212 Debra Davis, 2520 N. Dousman St., Milwaukee, WI 53212 John Yanasak, 2531 N. Dousman St., Milwaukee, WI 53212 Jan Carroll, 2528 N. Dousman St., Milwaukee, WI 53212 Ms. Jacobs said she has lived at her residence for over thirty years. She objected based upon oversaturation of alcohol establishments in the area with three alcohol establishments currently in the area. Ms. Davis said that the location is unfit for this type of business as the area is residential and not commercial. Mr. Yanasak testified as to witnessing issues with parking, playing of football, noise, and racing of vehicles by patrons from bars on that street. He said that another alcohol establishment would contribute to these issues. Ms. Carroll said the location is unfit for business. Individuals appearing in support: Becky Robins, 1107 E. Walworth St., #4, Milwaukee, WI 53212 Bonnie Lisinski, 1118 E. Walworth St., Milwaukee, WI 53212 Jason Weichel, 2420 N. Dousman St., Milwaukee, WI 53212 Christina Perkins, 1115 E. Wright St., Milwaukee, WI 53212 Timothy Pratt, 1204 E. Wright St., Milwaukee, WI 53212 John Jackson, 1129 E. Meinecke St., Milwaukee, WI 53212 Mike Grassold, 2479B N. Dousman St., Milwaukee, WI 53212 Ald. Kovac moved denial to declare the location unfit for alcohol sales based upon neighborhood objections and overconcentration of alcohol beverage outlets in the area. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
9/7/2011	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR	Pass	5:0
5/24/2011	0	COMMON COUNCIL	ASSIGNED TO

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110147

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Sponsor

The Chair

Title

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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