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Meeting Name: LICENSES COMMITTEE Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/24/2026 8:45 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers, Third Floor, City Hall
Special
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
Meeting video: eComment: Not available  
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251862 01.MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.

Minutes note: 03 DUVAL, Richard W, Agent for "NAKAMA RESTAURANT LLC", Class B Tavern and Food Dealer Licenses Application for "NAKAMA" at 1600 N JACKSON St. The applicant was present and said that the plan is to have an omakase style restaurant on the main level and the Wisconsin's first hand roll experience on the second floor. Individuals also present: Ald. Brower said that he held a successful neighborhood meeting and that there are no objections. There were no neighbors present to testify. Ald. Brower moved approval. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)
AMENDEDPass5:0 Action details Not available
251862 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.

Minutes note: 12 ESCOBAR, Valdemar, Agent for "FIESTA 1407, LLC", Class B Tavern License Application for "FIESTA CAFE" at 1407 S 1ST St. Atty. Randall appeared on behalf of the applicant. Atty. Randall said that the item in the police report was a citation during Covid that has been taken care of. Individuals also present: Ald. Zamarripa said that she and Ald. Brower just spoke to Ald. Perez and that there are no objections. There were no neighbors present to testify. Ald. Pratt moved approval. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)
AMENDEDPass5:0 Action details Not available
251862 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.

Minutes note: Agenda Only 03 GUTIERREZ, Hector U, Agent for "WHOLE FOODS MARKET GROUP, INC", Class B Tavern, Food Dealer, Weights & Measures and Sidewalk Dining Licenses Transfer Application with Change of Agent for "WHOLE FOODS MARKET" at 2305 N PROSPECT Av. 03 SAZAMA-SCHNECK, Stephanie L, Agent for "SAZ'S CATERING INC", Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises Licenses Renewal Application with Adding/Removing Stockholder and Transfer of Stock for "JAN SERR STUDIO" at 2155 N PROSPECT Av. 04 BAUER, Matthew David, Agent for "MAC PARTNERS, LLC", Class B Tavern, Public Entertainment Premises and Food Dealer Licenses Renewal Application with Change of Agent and Change of Hours From 5AM-12AM Sun-Sat To 11AM-9PM Mon-Sat for "MILWAUKEE ATHLETIC CLUB - ROOF TOP" at 758 N BROADWAY. 04 DIETRICH, Michael, Agent for "EMA MKE HOTEL OPERATOR LLC", Loading Zone License Renewal Application with Change of Agent for "HAMPTON INN & SUITES" at 176 W WISCONSIN Av. 04 MAURICE, Jonathon V, Agent for "SHAKE SHACK WISCONSIN LLC", Class B Fermented Malt, Class C Wine, Food Dealer and Sidewalk Dining Licenses Renewal Application with Change of Hours From Opening 11AM To Open 10:30 AM Everyday for "SHAKE SHACK" at 220 E Buffalo St #110. 04 MONROE, Jamilah, Agent for "LION CAPITAL HOLDING LLC", Class B Tavern and Food Dealer Licenses Transfer Application with Change of Plan of Operations by Removing 21+ Age Restriction After 9PM for "JOSA' ON THE RIVER" at 106 W WELLS St. 04 PAL SINGH, Rahul, Agent for "CHARRO LATINO, LLC", Class B Tavern, Public Entertainment Premises and Sidewalk Dining Licenses Renewal Application with Change of Agent and Change of Floor Plan Adding 3 Amusement Machines for "PARLAY" at 729 N MILWAUKEE St. 04 SMITH-JAMES, Patsy, Agent for "HIGBEE'S MKE LLC", Class B Tavern, Public Entertainment Premises and Food Dealer Licenses Renewal Application Adding Stockholders and Transfer of Stock for "BODEGA" at 628 N WATER St. 06 JOHNSON, Michael W, Agent for "DIASPORA MKE LLC", Class B Tavern and Food Dealer Licenses Application for "DIASPORA MKE SPORTS BAR AND LOUNGE/ DIASPORA MKE THE 'C' SUITE" at 735 E CENTER St. 08 MANSOUR, Jafar A.H., Agent for "TWINS MOTORS LLC", Secondhand Motor Vehicle Dealer's License Application for "TWINS MOTORS" at 2308 W FOREST HOME Av. 09 BARRY, Lonnie D, Agent for "MILLENIUM INVESTMENTS AUTOS LLC", Secondhand Motor Vehicle Dealer's License Application (Wholesale Only) for "MILLENIUM INVESTMENTS" at 9312 N 107TH St #B102. 09 COLLINS, Wendy D, Agent for "VIBE VENUE LLC", Public Entertainment Premises License Transfer Application Adding Hookah Services for "THE VIBE VENUE" at 10855 W PARK Pl #8. 10 SAZAMA-SCHNECK, Stephanie L, Agent for "SAZCO, INC", Class B Tavern and Food Dealer Licenses Renewal Application with Removing/Adding Stockholder and Transfer of Stock for "SAZ'S STATE HOUSE" at 5539 W STATE St. 11 MCNAMER, Jessica D, Agent for "AMF BOWLING CENTERS, INC", Class B Tavern, Public Entertainment Premises and Food Dealer Licenses Renewal Application with Change of Hours for Fridays, From Opening 4PM To Open at 2PM for "AMF WEST LANES" at 7505 W OKLAHOMA Av. 12 SAZAMA-SCHNECK, Stephanie L, Agent for "SAZ'S CATERING INC", Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises Licenses Renewal Application with Removing/Adding Stockholder and Transfer of Stock for "SOUTH SECOND: A SAZ'S HOSPITALITY GROUP PROPERTY" at 838 S 2ND St. 13 HANSEN, Richard A, Agent for "SSP AMERICA, INC.", Class B Fermented Malt, Food Dealer and Weights & Measures Licenses Application for "CENTRAL STANDARD TAVERN" at 5300 S HOWELL Av #ConcourseC. 14 MERCADO, Michelle I, Agent for "TARGET CORPORATION", Food Dealer and Weights & Measures Licenses Renewal Application with Change of Agent for "TARGET STORE T-0223" at 2950 S CHASE Av. 15 JORDAN, Curtis P, Agent for "JORDANS CENTER STREET LLC", Food Dealer License Renewal Application for "CENTER STREET FISH MARKET" at 1212 W CENTER St. Ald. Jackson moved approval of the Agenda Only items. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)
AMENDEDPass5:0 Action details Not available
251862 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.

Minutes note: Warning Letter HOOD, Kelsey Class D Operator’s License Application MCPHAN, Jessica Class D Operator’s License Application RODRIGUEZ, Samuel Class B Manager’s License Application 02 KAMAL, Surjan S, Agent for "CAPITOL LIQUOR & BEER, INC", Class A Malt & Class A Liquor License Renewal Application for "CAPITOL LIQUOR & BEER" at 7308 W CAPITOL DR. 06 WILKES, Katelyn J, Agent for "KALI CORNERSTORE LLC", Food Dealer License Renewal Application for "KALI CORNERSTORE LLC" at 3000 N TEUTONIA Av. 08 DHAWAN, Ish, Agent for "FILL N FLY LLC", Extended Hours Establishments, Filling Station, Food Dealer and Weights & Measures Licenses Renewal Application for "Fill N Fly" at 2122 W BURNHAM St. 13 STEREN, Jeffrey M, Agent for "LAYTON RESTAURANT, LLC", Extended Hours Establishments and Food Dealer Licenses Renewal Application for "MC DONALD'S" at 191 W LAYTON Av. Ald. Burgelis moved approval of the Warning Letter items. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)
AMENDEDPass5:0 Action details Not available
251862 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.

Minutes note: Ald. Brower moved approval of File 251862 as amended. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)
RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVALPass5:0 Action details Not available