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Minutes note: 14 ELLIOT, Christina M., Agent for “Competitive Ventures, LLC”, Class “B” Tavern, Tavern Dance, and Videogame Center applications for “Jersey’s Sports Pub & Grill/Twinagain’s Mafia Martini Lounge” at 4014-24 S. Howell Avenue.
Applicant at the table, mailing address of 2712 S. 49th St. Christina ELLIOTT.
Applicant says she was raised in the bar and restaurant industry and has worked for Taylor's and Dino's and helped open Ouzo downtown.
The application is for an existing establishment.
Grant by Ald. Zielinski. Prevailed 5-0. | AMENDED | Pass | 5:0 |
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Minutes note: 14 MACE, Mark E., Agent for “Planet Marky, Inc.”, Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Dance renewal applications for “Planet Marky” at 3585 S. Howell Avenue. (expires 1/19/09)
Special Letter
Applicant at the table, 7330 S. 68th St., Franklin.
Sgt. Ulickey requests that the matter be held to the call of the chair because of three incidents that have come to the attention of the police that were not included in the police report that was noticed to the applicant. The applicant is amenable to waiting.
Ald. Coggs moves to hold to the call of the chair. Prevailed 5-0.
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Minutes note: 03 GITTRICH, Michael S., Agent for “T P of Stevens Point, Inc.”, Extended Hours Establishment application for “Toppers Pizza” at 1903 E. Kenilworth Place. Special Letter
New Location
Applicant at the table, 333 W. Center St., Whitewater is the business mailing address.
Applicant says that he owns five Topper's Pizza franchises in the metro Milwaukee area. All of the stores are open until at least 3:00 a.m.
Ald. Kovac asks about the applicant's plan for security for the early morning crowd in the area. Mr. Gittrich says that he has a manager at the establishment that is used to the type of crowd that is expected. He also says that is a nice establishment inside, which leads to respectful customers.
Grant by Ald. Kovac. Prevailed 5-0.
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Minutes note: 03 LUCK, Aytan J., Agent for “Truly Spoken Cycles, LLC”, Used Bike, Tire or Battery Dealer application for “Truly Spoken Cycles” at 833 E. Center Street. Special Letter
New Location
Applicant at the table, 2838 N. Fratney St., #4.
No neighborhood objectors present when called.
The applicant says that he works primarily with bicycles and does not sell used tires or batteries.
Grant by Ald. Kovac. Prevailed 5-0.
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Minutes note: 3 VIETH, JR., Steven J., Secondhand Motor Vehicle Dealer application for “Affordable Autos” at 1010 E. Center Street. Special Letter
New Location
Applicant at the table, 1010 E. Center St.
Mr. Vieth, Jr. says that the location started out as a car detailing shop. He wants to sell inexpensive cars in the community.
The location has received a special use permit from the Board of Zoning Appeals and only five cars are allowed on the property.
No neighborhood objectors present when called.
Grant by Ald. Kovac. Prevailed 5-0. | AMENDED | Pass | 5:0 |
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Minutes note: 08 ARIAS, Oliva A. and DE LA CRUZ, Pablo, Class “B” Tavern and Record Spin renewal partnership applications for “La Espanola” at 2237 W. Forest Home Avenue. (expires 1/14/09)
Special Letter
Applicants present at the table, 2347 S. 9th St. Ald. Donovan also at the table.
Ignacio Arias, 2347 S. 9th St., at the table translating for the applicants.
The applicants would like the application held until Friday because he just found out yesterday that he had to appear due to being out of the country.
Ald. Donovan does not want the application postponed until a later meeting.
No neighborhood objectors present when called.
Sgt. Ulickey said that no charges were filed in the incident listed on the police report, but he does not believe that the case is closed.
Mr. De La Cruz says that after the incident, cameras were installed inside and outside. He also says that the bouncer involved in the shooting incident no longer works at the establishment. Mr. De La Cruz says that he doesn't know if the security people have permits to carry guns.
Ald. Kovac asks if the security guard that shot a patron was in uniform. Mr. De La Cruz says the guard was not in uniform.
Mr. De La Cruz says that the shooting victim went to his car to get a gun after he was kicked out of the bar. Mr. Arias says that he himself called police when the fighting was occurring in the bar before the shooting. Mr. De La Cruz says that the establishment now has a metal detector and security in uniform.
Ald. Donovan says that he does not want establishments in his district that require armed security. He says that he received seven response cards from neighbors that are opposed to the license.
Ald. Donovan requests non-renewal or at least a suspension of the license.
Ald. Hamilton asks why the applicants would not apply for a Tavern Dance license if the patrons insist on dancing.
Mr. Schrimpf asks why the security guard shot a patron. Mr. Arias says that the security guard did not shoot the patron.
Ald. Hamilton moves for non-renewal. Both Ald. Bohl and Ald. Coggs have issues with the recommendation.
Motion for non-renewal based on the police report by Ald. Hamilton. Prevailed 3-0. (Alds. Bohl and Coggs voting "no")
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Minutes note: 08 FLYNN, Margaret E., Agent for “Meggie’s Pub, Inc.”, Class “B” Tavern renewal application with change of hours for “Meggie’s Pub” at 2308-10 S. 27th Street. (expires 1/17/09)
Special Letter
Applicant not present at the table. Ald. Donovan at the table.
The licensee has been issued a license, but it has not been picked up for two consecutive terms and has never been open.
Ald. Zielinski moves for denial due to non-appearance. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Hamilton excused)
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Minutes note: 08 SINGH, Sudeep, Agent for “Omkar, LLC”, Class “A” Malt application for “Orchard Food Mart” at 2201 W. Orchard Street. Special Letter
Applicant at the table. Rupinder Singh, owner of the market, also at the table.
The applicant says thirty percent of sales would be beer.
Grant by Ald. Hamilton. Prevailed 5-0.
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Minutes note: 13 BRATEL, Dennis D., Class “B” Tavern renewal application for “Gators Pub” at 601 E. Bolivar Avenue. (expires 1/20/09) Special Letter
Applicant at the table, 601 E. Bolivar Ave.
Ald. Witkowski also at the table.
No neighborhood objectors present when called.
Ald. Witkowski says that he met with two neighbors that had complaints about noise and traffic, but he has also heard from neighbors with no objections.
Neighborhood supporters:
James Kupferschmidt, 4419 S. Logan Ave., has been a patron of the tavern since 2005. Says he has never seen any problems or unruly behavior.
Tim Krawczyk, neighbor two blocks away, says that he hasn't seen any problems.
Mr. Bratel says that he has talked to the beer delivery drivers about the traffic issues.
Grant by Ald. Zielinski despite matters contained in the notice. Prevailed 5-0. | AMENDED | Pass | 5:0 |
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Minutes note: 13 HERR, Robert J., Junk Collector Truck application for “Robert’s Junk” at 2272 S. 18th Street.
Applicant not appearing. He called the License Division saying that he was having car trouble.
Ald. Coggs moves to hold to the call of the chair. Prevailed 5-0.
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Minutes note: 07 WILLIAMS, Arthur R., Agent for “AR Williams, LLC”, Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Amusement (Cabaret/Nite Club) renewal applications with change of entertainment and hours for “The Mecca” at 3801 W. Hampton Avenue. (expires 12/10/08 – filed late) Special Letter
Applicant not appearing.
Ald. Kovac moves to hold to the call of the chair. Prevailed 5-0. | AMENDED | Pass | 5:0 |
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Minutes note: 04 BROWN, Odell, Junk Collector Truck application for “Brown Scrap” at 314 N. 30th Street.
Special Letter
New Location
Applicant not appearing.
Ald. Hamilton moves for denial based on non-appearance. Prevailed 5-0. | AMENDED | Pass | 5:0 |
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Minutes note: 04 FERRA, Lisa M., Class “A” Liquor and Malt application for “Germania Market” at 763 N. Plankinton Avenue. Special Letter
New Location
Applicant at the table, 915 S. 25th St.
Ald. Bauman also at the table.
Grant by Ald. Zielinski contingent upon payment of outstanding debt prior to the issuance of the license. Prevailed 5-0. | AMENDED | Pass | 5:0 |
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Minutes note: 04 GUSTAVSON, Jon T., Agent for “625, LLC”, Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Dance renewal application with change of hours for “Three” at 722 N. Milwaukee Street. (expires 1/15/09)
Special Letter
Applicant at the table, 4300 N. Murray Ave., Shorewood.
Ald. Bauman at the table as well.
The applicant says that the bar has been open Wednesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. until bar time for eight years, so he doesn't think there is actually a change of hours.
Ms. Grill says that when the licensee appeared before the committee last November, there was testimony that the establishment would be closed on Sundays, which is why a change of hours is listed for their renewal application.
The applicant agrees to close on Sundays as was listed on the previous license.
Grant by Ald. Kovac. Prevailed 5-0.
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Minutes note: 04 SANDINO, Francisco, Agent for “Cash N’ Gold 2 LLC”, Precious Metals & Gem Dealer application for “Cash N’ Gold” at 954 N. 27th Street. Special Letter
New Location
Applicant at the table, 3616 S. 82nd St. Ald. Bauman also at the table.
Francisco Sandino, Jr., son of the applicant, 1613 S. 75th St., Apt. 207, West Allis, at the table translating for the applicant.
The applicant says he has been in the business for 25 years.
Ald. Hamilton moves to make examples of the business' process for accepting goods part of the record. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Kovac excused)
No neighborhood objectors present when called.
Firdous Chandini, 1306 W. Forest Home Ave, partner in the business, at the table.
Ald. Bauman has no objections.
Grant by Ald. Hamilton. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Kovac excused)
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Minutes note: 04 KAID, Ziad W., Agent for “Circle K, LLC”, appeal of the denial of the Loading Zone application for “Circle K Pantry” at 130 N. Water Street. Special Letter
New Location
Applicant at the table. Ald. Bauman also at the table.
Ald. Bauman says that if the loading zone's hours are amended, he will not object to it. The requested hours are for 24 hours. If the hours are changed from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Ald. Bauman will not object. The applicant agrees to the change.
Grant by Ald. Zielinski with amended hours of 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. seven days a week. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Kovac excused) | AMENDED | Pass | 4:0 |
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Minutes note: 04 RANDALL, Brian C., Agent for “Bootleggers of Milwaukee, LLC”, Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Dance renewal applications for “Bootleggers of Milwaukee” at 1023-27 N. Old World Third Street. (expires 1/14/09) Special Letter
Applicant at the table, 2602 N. 88th st. Wauwatosa. Ald. Bauman at the table.
Ald. Zielinski moves to make the menu for the location part of the record. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Kovac excused)
No neighborhood objectors present when called. Ald. Bauman had heard concerns from neighbors about music outside.
Manager James O'Meara present. He says that there will be no live music on the roof of the establishment and any music on the roof will be turned off by 10:00 p.m.
Grant by Ald. Hamilton despite items contained in the notice. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Kovac excused) | AMENDED | Pass | 4:0 |
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Minutes note: 10 FUGARINO, Joseph A., Agent for “Jo Jo’s, LLC”, Class “B” Tavern, Tavern Dance and Videogame Center applications for “Jo Jo’s” at 304 N. 76th Street.
Applicant at the table, 18270 Lamplighter Lane, Brookfield.
The applicant says that the establishment will be geared to the 30 year old and up crowd. He says that he has been in the restaurant business for 30 years.
Grant by Ald. Coggs. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Kovac excused) | AMENDED | Pass | 4:0 |
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Minutes note: 10 BANKS, Arthur, Agent for “A & B Auto, Inc.”, Secondhand Motor Vehicle Dealer transfer application for “Auction Auto Sales” at 5211 W. Lisbon Avenue. (transfer from 4711 N. Hopkins Street) Special Letter
Applicant at the table, 5673 N. 90th St.
Mr. Banks says that he is transferring his business from Hampton Avenue, where he has been in business for four years. He says that the new location will be in a nicer area.
No neighborhood objectors present when called.
Grant by Ald. Hamilton despite items contained in the notice. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Kovac excused)
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Minutes note: 10 KUMAR, Rajesh, Agent for “I & S Petroleum, Inc.”, Extended Hours application for “Citgo” at 7110 W. Lisbon Avenue. (24/7) Special Letter
New Location
Atty. Paul Oberer, counsel for the applicant at the table with the applicant. Benjamin Weiland, Legislative Aide for District 10, also at the table.
Mr. Oberer says that he thinks that the application should be held until January so he can meet with Ald. Murphy.
No neighborhood objectors present when called.
Ald. Zielinski moves to hold to the call of the chair. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Kovac excused)
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Minutes note: 02 HENLY, Russell D., Secondhand Motor Vehicle Dealer application for “Like New Automotive & Tire” at 6309 N. 76th Street. Special Letter
New Location
Applicant not at the table. Sherman Morton, Legislative Aide for District 2, at the table.
Mr. Morton says that the location is currently a restaurant, which means there may have been two concurrent applications for the property. Mr. Morton also says that Ald. Davis is not in favor of the application.
Ald. Hamilton moves to deny based on non-appearance. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Kovac excused) | AMENDED | Pass | 4:0 |
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Minutes note: 02 LAGUNDOYE, Tubosun R., Secondhand Motor Vehicle Dealer – Wholesale Only application for “Razaq and Son Motors” at 7514 W. Appleton Avenue, #1. Special Letter
New Location
Applicant not appearing. Sherman Morton, aide for District 2, at the table.
Mr. Morton says that Ald. Davis is not in support of the application due to the applicant's police report.
Zielinski moves deny based on non-appearance. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Kovac excused) | AMENDED | Pass | 4:0 |
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Minutes note: 02 CHAVIS, Andrea N., Agent for “Diamond Food & Beverages, Inc.”, Class “B” Tavern and Record Spin renewal applications for “Phoenix Bar & Grill” at 6222 W. Fond du Lac Avenue. (expires 1/17/09) Special Letter
Applicant not appearing. Sherman Morton, Aide for District 2, at the table.
Ald. Coggs moves to make the photos submitted by Ald. Davis' office part of the record. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Kovac excused)
Mr. Morton says that Ald. Davis is not in support of the license renewal due to the condition of the facilities, including the operation of the business on a generator.
Ald. Hamilton moves to make the entire police report part of the permanent record. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Kovac excused)
Neigborhood objectors present:
Pilar Carrington-Ahnad, 6033 W. Baldwin St., has lived behind the establishment since 2001. She says that the bar will sometimes have parties, but there is not adequate parking for the patrons.
Bilal Ahnad, 6033 W. Baldwin St., says that the patrons come out and are loud in the street. He also says that one evening eight cars were broken into and two were stolen at the location. There is also loud music and garbage left over after the bar closes.
Mr. Morton says that the establishment should not have been throwing parties or having a club atmosphere since it didn't have a license that allowed them.
Ald. Coggs moves to make the inspection report from the Department of Neighborhood Services part of the record. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Kovac excused)
Ald. Zielinski moves to make the photos in the file and the entire police report part of the record. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Kovac excused)
The property owner was not present when called.
Ald. Zielinski moves for non-renewal of the licenses and declaration of the location as unfit due to the police report, the Neighborhood Services report, neighborhood testimony, and aldermanic testimony. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Kovac excused)
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Minutes note: 06 MEDEIROS, Yvone A., Agent for “Sousa Investments, LLC”, Class “A” Liquor and Malt application for “Pueblo Foods” at 2029 N. Holton Street. Special Letter
Applicant at the table, 2309 N. Holton St.
No neighborhood objectors present when called.
Liduina Estremera, current licensee, also at the table.
Ald. Coggs says that she received concerns from the neighborhood about the cleanliness of the back of the store and deliveries blocking the alley, but she has no objections.
Grant by Ald. Coggs despite items contained in the notice. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Kovac excused) | AMENDED | Pass | 4:0 |
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Minutes note: 06 SEKHON, Parminder S., Agent for “Patiala, Inc.”, Class “A” Malt renewal application for “Li’l General at 233 W. Center Street. (expires 1/16/09) Special Letter
Applicant at the table, 8120 W. Beechwood Ave.
Mr. Sekhon says that the cashiers that were working during the incidents in the police report have been let go. He also says that he has changed the way new cashiers are trained.
Ald. Coggs moves to make handouts issued by the applicant noticing the dismissal of cashiers involved in police incidents part of the record. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Kovac excused)
Mr. Sekhon says that he has operated the business for fifteen years and that he has not had any trouble until this point.
Neighborhood objector present:
Teig Whaley-Smith, executive director of King Drive Business Improvement District, at the table. He says that the intersection of Center and King is a problem in the area and that complaints have been received about the establishment Mr. Whaley-Smith says that the BID will be working with the applicant with regards to panhandling and other problems.
Ald. Coggs moves for renewal with a warning letter based on the police report and neighborhood testimony. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Kovac excused) | AMENDED | Pass | 4:0 |
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Minutes note: 06 WENDORF, Cathrine J., Agent for “Mercantile Thrift Stores, Inc.”, Secondhand Dealer renewal application for “Value Village” at 324 W. North Avenue. (expires 12/31/08)
Special Letter
Atty. Dean Richards, counsel for the corporation, at the table with the applicant. 5380 S. 13th St. should be the mailing address for the applicant.
No neighborhood objectors present when called.
Grant by Ald. Coggs despite items contained in the notice. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Kovac excused) | AMENDED | Pass | 4:0 |
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Minutes note: 06 WOLF, Curtis A., Agent for “Smukalla Enterprises, Ltd.”, Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Amusement (Cabaret/Nite Club) renewal applications with change of hours and entertainment for “Treats” at 2221 N. Humboldt Avenue. (expires 1/17/09) Special Letter
Applicant not appearing.
Ald. Coggs moves to hold to the call of the chair. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Kovac excused) | AMENDED | Pass | 4:0 |
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Minutes note: 06 BROWN, JR., Archie R., Agent for “KNK Property Management, LLC”, Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Dance applications for “Lounge 2213” at 2213 N. Martin L. King Jr., Drive.
Special Letter
Applicant at the table, 2619 N. 20th St.
Neighborhood objectors present:
Tieg Whaley-Smith from the King Drive Business Improvement District at the table.
Mr. Brown, Jr. says that he started out at the location, which is currently licensed as Soche, as a bartender. He says he will operate the location in generally the same manner as Soche.
The applicant says that he will be serving food every day and that the business will not be a nightclub.
Mr. Whaley-Smith says that Mr. Brown, Jr. did send out an invitation to meet with neighbors. He says that loud noise when people are leaving and parking problems have been complaints of neighbors.
Mr. Whaley-Smith asks if the music selections or entertainment has changed from the previous license. Ms. Grill says that there is only Tavern Dance applied for and there is a variety of music, including hip-hop, checked on the application. Mr. Whaley-Smith says that the BID would object to hip-hop music unless it is for a private event.
Ms. Grill says that the type of entertainment and music can be chosen on an application for a Special Party Permit. Sgt. Ulickey asks if the Special Party Permit would trump the Tavern Dance license with regards to the chosen entertainment. Ald. Bohl says yes.
Mr. Brown, Jr. reiterates that the establishment is a restaurant, not a club.
Ald. Hamilton says that he does not think the establishment is the kind of business at which playing hip-hop music will be a problem.
Sgt. Ulickey points out that the applicant listed alcohol sales as seventy percent of the business and that more than fifty percent of sales must be food for it to be a restaurant that allows underage patrons.
Grant by Ald. Coggs. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Kovac excused) | AMENDED | Pass | 4:0 |
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Minutes note: 11 KNITTER-STIBOR, Gail P., Loading Zone Disabled renewal application for “Gail P Knitter- Stibor” at 7860 W. Van Beck Avenue. Special Letter
Applicant not appearing. Ald. Joe Dudzik at the table.
Ald. Dudzik says that he received a letter of objection from a neighbor. He says that he knows the applicant requires medicine delivered by mail, and if the mail person cannot park it cannot be delivered.
No neighborhood objectors present when called.
Grant by Ald. Kovac. Prevailed 5-0. | AMENDED | Pass | 5:0 |
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Minutes note: 11 BRADLEY GLENN, Michelle L., Agent for “Adrenaline Entertainment, LLC”, Class “B” Tavern and Record Spin applications for “Wisconsin Sports Bar & Grill” at 3710 W. Lincoln Avenue.
Special Letter
Applicant at the table, 8625 W. Rae Court, Greendale. Ald. Dudzik is also at the table.
Ozzy Jackson, member of the LLC, 6606 Hwy 31, Racine. The current licensee, Richard Foster-Gruichich, 3710 W. Lincoln Ave., also present at the table.
The applicant is taking over an existing sports bar.
Mr. Jackson says that he has ten years experience in the bar and restaurant industry and fifteen years of management experience.
Ms. Bradley Glenn says that she has ten years experience in the bar and restaurant industry.
Ald. Dudzik says he has received no opposition from the neighbors.
No neighborhood objectors present when called. Ald. Dudzik has no objections to the license.
Ms. Bradley Glenn says that there are plans to put a camera on the outside of the building.
Grant by Ald. Zielinski despite items contained in the notice. Prevailed 5-0.
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Minutes note: 11 DHAWAN, Mandeep, Agent for “Dhawan Corporation”, Extended Hours application for “Mobil Gas Station” at 3510 W. Lincoln Avenue. Special Letter
New Location
Applicant at the table, 3510 W. Lincoln Ave.
Ald. Dudzik also at the table.
No neighborhood objectors present when called.
Ald. Dudzik said all of the responses to a postcard survey in the area were positive towards the applicant receiving the license.
Grant by Ald. Kovac despite items contained in the notice. Prevailed 5-0. | AMENDED | Pass | 5:0 |
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Minutes note: 15 ALLEN, Elizabeth, Tavern Dance application for “Ace High” at 2928 W. Lisbon Avenue.
Special Letter
Applicant at the table, 5931 N. 74th St. Alex Runner, Staff Assistant for District 15, at the table as well.
The applicant requests withdrawal of her application.
Ald. Hamilton moves to accept the withdrawal. Prevailed 5-0. | AMENDED | Pass | 5:0 |
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Minutes note: 15 BELTON, Shani Z., Class “B” Tavern and Record Spin applications for “Ace High” at 2928 W. Lisbon Avenue. Special Letter
Applicant at the table, 4077 N. 51st Blvd. Alex Runner, Staff Assistant for the 15th District, at the table.
The police report is for the premises.
Ms. Belton says that she is planning to keep the establishment in a similar fashion to the previous incarnation.
No neighborhood objectors present when called.
Mr. Runner says that the applicant agrees that the record spin application could be withdrawn, which is the preference of the Alderman's office. The applicant says she agrees to withdrawal the record spin application.
Ald. Zielinski moves to accept the withdrawal of the record spin application. Prevailed 5-0.
Grant by Ald. Coggs. Prevailed 5-0. | AMENDED | Pass | 5:0 |
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Minutes note: 15 KAUR, Rupinder, Agent for “Kiran, LLC”, Class “A” Malt application for “Friendly Food Market III” at 2235 W. Center Street. Special Letter
Applicant, 2235 W. Center St., at the table.
Lamont Harris, manager of the location, at the table, as is Staff Assistant Alex Runner of District 15.
Mr. Harris says that there was a shooting of a girl in April at the location under a different owner. He says that there are new windows in the establishment and two new employees. He says that the business has reached out to the community, but has not heard from anyone at the church that is located near the business.
Mr. Runner says the the location has been a blighted property in the past and is still a traumatic site in the neighborhood. He says that the same family is going to be the licensee, so Ald. Hines has some concerns.
Mr. Harris says that the store is under new management and thinks that the store should not be penalized for an incident that had nothing to do with its beer license. The store also has stopped selling blunt products and he says that a beer license is critical to the business.
Mr. Harris says that he surveyed 250 people in the area and ninety-eight percent of the neighbors had no problem with the store.
Neigborhood objectors present:
Barbara Moore, 4620 N. 28th St., representing Project Respect, which is based in the neighborhood. She says that there are many young men engaging in illegal activity hanging out at the location as a safe haven and that neighbors had consistently complained about the store to Neighborhood Services. She says that she has not seen any changes since new management has taken over.
Ms. Moore says that Project Respect was never contacted by the applicant. Mr. Harris says that he attended two Project Respect meetings, but Ms. Moore says that when he attended, Mr. Harris was protesting the business. Mr. Harris said he was interested in getting rid of the former owner, not the store.
Ms. Moore says that the store has been devastating to the community for a long time and that there is nothing healthy in the store.
Alice Van, 2653 N. 22nd St., mother of the April shooting victim. She says that the applicant was at the side of the previous owner, her husband at the time of the shooting, although now she is saying that she will be a different owner. She says the beer license causes a lot of traffic in and out of the store.
Ald. Zielinski asks if the negativity has decreased since the beer license has been expired, and Ms. Van says yes.
Mr. Harris says that the establishment has not been consistently open since it closed in April. It has been open one or two days a week for the last two months.
Mark Jenkins, 2653 N. 22nd St., stepfather of the girl that was shot in April at the store. He says that he will not patronize the store and that he would not like the store to have a beer license.
Reverend Richard Loggins, 2634 N. 23rd St., representing Greater New Birth Church. He says that the store has always had a lot of people hanging around, particularly in the summertime. He says that if the store didn't have a liquor license, he believes the loitering would be reduced.
Neighborhood supporters present:
Ernest Davis, 2640 N. 24th St., worker at the store. He says that people run in the store trying to avoid the police, but the store workers will ask them to leave. He thinks the hanging out is not due to the availibilty of beer.
Donna Hill, 2601 N. 24th St., doesn't think the loitering is due to the beer license. She thinks that the loitering happens at all corner stores and that congregating is something that young people do.
Scott Hill, 1917 N. 27th St., says he has friends and relatives in the neighborhood and spends time there. He is in support of the license.
Karen Hans, 3225 S. 84th St., daughter of the applicant, works at the location. She says that she tries to tell men to leave from the front of the store, but they say that the store is their store. She also says the store has a camera and that the workers at the store will call the police.
Mr. Runner says that the alderman's office would prefer that the store stay open without a beer license, but Ald. Hines leaves the decision up to the committee.
Ald. Coggs moves to deny the license based on neighborhood objections.
The applicant says she is willing to withdraw the application until a later date.
Ald. Kovac moves to accept the withdrawal of the application. Prevailed 5-0. | AMENDED | Pass | 5:0 |
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Minutes note: 15 HOLMES, Thomas J., Agent for “T & R Entertainment, LLC”, Shows and Exhibitions renewal application for “Amistad” at 2342 W. North Avenue. (expires 12/31/08) Special Letter
Applicant not appearing.
Ald. Hamilton moves to hold to the call of the chair. Prevailed 5-0.
No neighborhood objectors present when called.
Application being reheard at 6:39 p.m. Applicant now at the table, 1841 W. Kneeland St.
Ald. Coggs moves to reconsider. Prevailed 3-0. (Alds. Zielinski and Kovac excused)
Ald. Hamilton moves to make the entire police report part of the permanent record. Prevailed 3-0. (Alds. Kovac and Zielinski excused)
Mr. Holmes says that he received a ten-day suspension of his Public Dance Hall license back in May and that the only new item on the police report since May is the last item.
Mr. Holmes says that he will often call the police for assistance if he knows there will be a large crowd
Ms. Grill clarifies that Mr. Holmes received a fifteen day suspension for the Public Dance Hall license.
Mr. Holmes says that the last item on the police report details an incident with a problem patron.
Ald. Hamilton recommends renewal of the license with a 15-day suspension based on items contained in the police report. Prevailed 2-1. (Ald. Bohl voting "no", Ald. Zielinski and Ald. Kovac excused)
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Minutes note: 15 MAYS, Julia A., Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Amusement (Cabaret/Nite Club) renewal applications with change of hours and entertainment for “Autumn” at 2579 N. Teutonia Avenue. (expires 1/17/09) Special Letter
Applicant at the table, 5368 N. Hopkins Street. District 15 Staff Assistant Alex Runner also at the table.
Dr. Lamorse Mays, husband of the applicant and the previous owner of the building, at the table. Mr. and Mrs. Mays used to operate the location together. He says that there was a shooting in the past. After the shooting, Mr. Mays went to the alderman's office to discuss what could be changed in the business to prevent further problems. Mr. Mays says that the changes proposed for the location were not implemented by the partner in the business, Kanisha King.
The applicant does not have a valid lease at the location.
Former Mayor Marvin Pratt at the table. Mr. Pratt says that Ms. Kanisha King owns the property and going to apply to run a business at the location.
Dr. Mays says that the establishment was being run illegally by Ms. King.
The applicant agrees to withdraw the renewal application.
Ald. Kovac moves to accept the withdrawal of the application. Prevailed 5-0.
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Minutes note: 15 KING, Kanisha T., Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Amusement (Cabaret/Nite Club) applications for “Club Passion” at 2579 N. Teutonia Avenue. Special Letter
Applicant at the table, 4422 N. 85th St.
Ms. King says that she was working with the Mays', who later decided they no longer wanted to work with her. Ms. King decided to apply for her own license at the location. She wants to continue operating a business at the location.
Objector present:
Dr. Lamorse Mays, who operated at the location along with his wife, Julia. He says that the fines issued by the police were paid by him and that all of the past problems at the location were the problems of Ms. King. The Mays were not at the location when the shooting at the bar happened. Mr. Mays says that changes proposed by the alderman's office could not be implemented due to resistance from Ms. King.
Mr. Mays says that he wanted to close the bar in April of 2008. He says that he and his wife took the license from the bar and shut it down. He then says that he and his wife were locked out of the bar, and Ms. King went on to re-open the bar herself. Mr. Mays says that he was unaware that Ms. King was going to try to obtain her own license.
Ms. King says that she closed the bar when Mr. Mays requested it. But she did say that the bar was open from April to October. Ms. Grill states that there are no Bar Manager licenses applied for at the location, and a Manager's license is required when the licensee is not on the premises.
Ald. Kovac moves to hold to the call of the chair. Failed 2-3. (Alds. Bohl, Zielinski and Coggs voting "no")
Grant by Ald. Hamilton despite items contained in the notice. Prevailed 4-1. (Ald. Kovac voting "no")
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Minutes note: 12 BLASKOWSKI, Steven D., Agent for “CJ Towing, LLC”, Junk Dealer application for “CJ Towing” at 1000-D W. Bruce Street. Special Letter
New Location
The applicant requests that the application be held.
Ald. Kovac moves to hold to the call of the chair. Prevailed 5-0. | AMENDED | Pass | 5:0 |
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Minutes note: 12 BALBOA, Annette, Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Dance applications for “Fiesta Club” at 2366 S. 9th Place. Special Letter
New Location
Applicant not appearing. Ald. Witkowiak at the table as is Michael McGuire, aide for District 12.
Ald. Zielinski moves for denial due to non-appearance. Prevailed 5-0.
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Minutes note: 12 VALADEZ, Jesus J., Agent for “La Picosita, LLC, Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Dance applications for “La Picosita Bar” at 2366 S. 9th Place. Special Letter
New Location
Applicant not appearing. The applicant requests rescheduling even though he was told he should appear because neighbors had been notified.
Ald. Witkowiak at the table, as is Michael McGuire, Legislative Aide for District 12.
Ald. Zielinski moves to make the entire police report part of the permanent record. Prevailed 5-0.
Neighborhood objectors present:
Barbara Nelson,1022 W. Lincoln Ave., is opposed to the license due to the area being overconcentrated with liquor licenses.
Ald. Coggs moves to make a memo titled "Overconcentration of Existing Liquor Licenses" part of the record. Prevailed 5-0.
Ms. Nelson also objects to the license because the area is a crime pocket.
Ald. Hamilton moves to make the concentration map with a one-mile radius centered on 2366 S. 9th Place part of the record. Prevailed 5-0.
Ald. Kovac moves to make a crime summary generated by Milwaukee E-Notify part of the record. Prevailed 5-0.
Jill Florence-Lackey, 705 W. Lincoln Ave., says that she is opposed to the license.
Bertha Gutierrez, owns 2361 S. 9th Place, across the street from the bar. Her mother lives at the address. Says that is it difficult to sleep because of the noise.
Elisia Saldivar, 2361 S. 9th Place. Is opposed to the license because of all the loud music and the people causing trouble outside after the bar closes.
Coria, 2369 S. 9th Place, says that there was a shooting in front of the establishment in front of his children. He says that there is litter and a lot of noise.
Geralda Martinez, 2346 S. 9th Place, is opposed to the license.
Marcelino Trujillo, 2357 S. 9th Place, is opposed to the license.
Ald. Zielinski moves to deny based on non-appearance, neighborhood objections and overconcentration. Prevailed 5-0. | AMENDED | Pass | 5:0 |
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Minutes note: 12 GOVANI, Yamira, Agent for “Jenny-3, Inc.”, Class “A” Liquor and Malt renewal application with change of agent and officer for “Greenfield Pantry” at 1110 W. Greenfield Avenue. (expires 1/17/09) Special Letter
Atty. Michael Chernin at the table with the applicant, 5005 N. 67th St.
No neighborhood objectors present when called.
Ald. Witkowiak present at the table. He says that there have been complaints about the area, but there are businesses on all four corners of the intersection and the family that owns the store has always been cooperative with the alderman's office.
Grant by Ald. Kovac. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Hamilton excused)
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Minutes note: 12 NEZ BEGAY, Kristina K., Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Dance applications for “Kitty Kitty Bang Bang” at 2567 S. 9th Place. Special Letter
Applicant at the table,
The applicant seeks to withdraw the application.
Ald. Coggs moves to accept withdrawal. Prevailed 5-0. | AMENDED | Pass | 5:0 |
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Minutes note: 12 DIAZ, Jorge L., Class “B” Tavern and Record Spin renewal application with change of hours for “J J Brothers” at 2644 S. 13th Street. (expires 1/21/09) Special Letter
Applicant at the table, 2644 S. 13th St. Ald. Witkowiak and Legislative Aide McGuire at the table as well.
Nelson Diaz, 3641 S. 9th St., son of the applicant, at the table to translate.
The applicant says that police report is incorrect with regards to item 4.
No neighborhood objectors present when called.
Ald. Witkowiak says that there have been complaints, but the licensee has always addressed problems immediately and is cooperative.
Ald. Zielinski asks about the illegal alcohol purchases. The applicant says that he is now aware of the law and will not purchase liquor illegally.
Ald. Zielinski moves to grant with a 10-day suspension based on the police report. Prevailed 4-1. (Ald. Bohl voting "no")
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Minutes note: 12 MOLINARI, Rafael, Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Dance renewal applications with change of hours for “La Borinquena” at 1503 W. Arthur Avenue. (expired 11/08/08)
Special Letter
Atty. Richard J. Smith at the table with the applicant. Ald. Witkowiak and Legislative Aide Michael McGuire also at the table.
Neighborhood objectors present:
Karen Schmear, 1436 W. Arthur Ave., lives across the street from the bar. She says the bar has been a constant source of noise, including screeching of tires, loud music and loud talking from patrons after the bar closes.
Chester Schmear, 1436 W. Arthur Ave., says that when he and his wife moved there five years ago, the bar had a different owner, but the tavern has always been a problem.
Mr. Schmear says that his father owned a tavern and bowling alley, and he didn't witness the kinds of noise problems at his father's establishments. So he doesn't believe that the problems that occur at the establishment have to happen at alcohol establishments.
Andrew Legault, 1437 W. Arthur Ave., says that the noise in the neighborhood is getting worse. He has to pick up trash out of his yard three or four times a week. He says that the trash has improved since the bar closed.
Dawn Palma, 2487 S. 15th St., says that people urinate in front of her house and beer bottles are thrown over the wall in front of her house. Ms. Palma says that at least twice during the time that the bar was supposed to be closed people could be seen in the bar. She did not call the police when she saw this because she says that she has been threatened by the patrons of the bar for trying to get it closed.
Kevin Sinnen, 1436 W. Arthur Ave., has lived in the area since January of 2008. He is opposed to the license. Mr. Sinnen says that Friday nights and Saturday nights are the problem nights with screaming and yelling outside the bar.
Mr. Smith asks if Mr. Sinnen has seen any cars parked outside of the bar
Toni Sinnen, 1436 W. Arthur Ave., has the same complaints as her husband. She is still woken up by the noise even though there is soundproofing in the part of the church parsonage where she lives.
Supporters:
Jose Rios, 2440 S. 14th St., a block away from the establishment. He says that he goes to the bar all the time. Mr. Rios says that he never sees the problems at the bar, but he has heard gunshots and heard squealing tires even when the bar is closed, so the bar shouldn't be blamed. He also says that the jukebox is on low volume in the bar.
Mr. Smith asks if he has ever seen a fight at the bar. Mr. Rios says no.
Barbara Hernandez, 3919 S. 76th St., used to live at 2581 S. 15th St., but recently moved out of the neighborhood. She says that she brought the DJ to the establishment on the weekends, but says that she told the DJ about the rules of the bar and helps the DJ get out of the bar by 2:30 a.m. Ms. Hernandez says that people over 25 go to the establishment and that she alerts the applicant to problems in the bar, which they take care of.
Ines Perez, 2606 S. 13th St., has been going to the bar for three years and has not seen any problems.
Sharon Herriges, 6425 S. Norwich Ave., Greenfield. She says that her daughter lives by the bar, and she says that she has never heard any loud music or seen any problems. She has been a patron there at times.
Juan Herrejon, security officer for Central Protective Services, says that his company has taken over the security for the business and that there have not been any problems since they took over the security.
Mr. Smith asks if anything has been confiscated by security at the bar, and Mr. Herrejon says no.
Ald. Witkowiak says that he met with the applicant, but they did not discuss the issue of problems spilling out into the neighborhood. He says that the bar owners are good people and if the establishment were located on a commercial strip there probably would not be complaints. Ald. Witkowiak says that the establishment is on a corner in an area that is quiet and densely populated and that it does not fit in the neighborhood as it has been operated.
Mr. Smith asks Mr. Molinari if anyone has ever been cited or arrested in the bar, and Mr. Molinari says no.
Mr. Smith says that Mr. Molinari has operated the bar in a law-abiding way.
Ald. Hamilton moves grant the renewal with a warning letter based on neighborhood testimony. Prevailed 2-1. (Ald. Bohl voting "no" and Alds. Zielinski and Kovac excused)
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