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| | | | Individuals also present:
Adam Stephens, Assistant City Attorney
Rebecca Grill, License Division
Sgt. Chad Raden, License Investigation Unit MPD
Officer Tracy Tabiadon, License Investigation Unit | | | |
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Minutes note: 12 PEREZ, Mary E, Agent for "Action City LLC", Junk Dealer License Application as agent for "Action City Recycling" at 1535 W Pierce St.
Mary E. Perez, Agt., represented by counsel, Atty. Andreas Velez
1309 S. 62nd St., West Allis, WI 53214
No neighborhood testimony.
Ald. James Witkowiak was present in support.
Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0) | AMENDED | Pass | 4:0 |
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Minutes note: 12 SANDINO, Francisco, Agent for "CASH N' GOLD, LLC", Precious Metal and Gem Dealer's License Application as agent for "CASH N' GOLD, LLC" at 1214 S CESAR E CHAVEZ DR.
Francisco Sandino, Agt., represented by counsel, Atty. Andreas Velez
3616 S. 82nd St., Milwaukee, WI 53221
Atty. Velez stated that the applicant did receive the notice but requested to hold the application.
The Chair moved to proceed with the hearing. There were no objections.
Atty. Velez acknowledged the items in the police report and stated that those items were the result of the applicant not knowing how to complete and record purchase information on cards properly. He stated that the new electronic record taking rules will cause the applicant to not commit those errors and items listed in the police report.
Individuals who were present in opposition:
Officer Glenn Podlesnik, MPD District 2. He stated that the applicant was not following proper record keeping procedures. He objected on behalf of the MPD Captain.
Officer Jeffrey Thile, MPD District 2. He objected on behalf of the MPD Captain.
Ald. Witkowiak was present with no position and suggested a decision be made at the discretion of the Committee. He stated that there are no objections from the neighborhood.
Ald. Kovac moved denial based upon the police report and police department testimony. (Prevailed 4-0) | AMENDED | Pass | 4:0 |
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Minutes note: 12 WINTER, Lynn M, Agent for "TRISKELE'S, LLC", Permanent Extension of Premise Application to include a patio at the north side of the building as agent for "TRISKELE'S" at 1801 S 3RD St.
Ms. Grill stated that the applicant had notified the License Division to withdraw the application.
Ald. Zielinski moved to accept the withdrawal of the application. (Prevailed 4-0) | AMENDED | Pass | 4:0 |
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Minutes note: 12 AGOSTO, Evelyn, Agent for "STAR JEWELRY LLC", Precious Metal and Gem Dealer's License Application as agent for "STAR JEWELRY LLC" at 1212 W LINCOLN Av.
Applicant was not present. Atty. Michael Churnin was present as counsel to the applicant.
Atty. Churnin stated that the applicant wanted to withdraw the application.
Ald. Zielinski moved to accept the withdrawal of the application. (Prevailed 4-0) | AMENDED | Pass | 4:0 |
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Minutes note: 12 DALECCIO, Pedro L, Agent for "El Rincon Restaurant, Lounge & Beer Garden, LLC", Class B Tavern and Tavern Dance License Applications as agent for "El Rincon Restaurant Lounge & Beer Garden" at 2078 S 8th St.
Pedro L. Daleccio, Agt.
1207 S. 33rd St., Milwaukee, WI 53215
Individuals who were present in opposition:
Rick Petriee, 3455 N. Fratney St., Milwaukee, WI 53212. He objected to the Tavern Dance license application.
DianeTomow, 720 W. Becher St., Milwaukee, WI 53215. She objected to the beer garden area. She testified that patrons of the business urinated and talk loudly in the alleyway. Also, she witnessed the patrons of the business playing loud music and parking their vehicles on other neighbors' driveways.
Ald. Witkowiak was present in objection to the Tavern Dance license and the beer garden area.
Ald. Zielinski moved approval of the Class B Tavern and denial of the Tavern Dance license application and the beer garden extension based upon neighborhood objections. (Prevailed 4-0) | AMENDED | Pass | 4:0 |
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Minutes note: 12 HOFF, Michelle R, Agent for "THE V BAR, LLC", Permanent Extension of Premise Application to include a sidewalk cafe at the front of the premises as agent for "Ten Bells" at 703 S 2ND St.
Michelle R. Hoff, Agt.
703 S. 2nd St., Milwaukee, WI 53204
Individuals who were present in support:
Juli Kaufman, 255 W. Bruce St., Milwaukee, WI 53204
Jay Stamates, 702 S. 2nd St., Milwaukee, WI 53204.
Ald. Witkowiak was present in support based on neighborhood support.
Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0) | AMENDED | Pass | 3:0 |
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Minutes note: 12 KRESSIN, David G, Agent for "Noble Provisions, LLC", Class B Tavern and Tavern Amusement License Applications as agent for "The Noble" at 704 S 2nd St.
David G. Kressin, Agt.
704 S. 2nd St., Milwaukee, WI 53204
Individuals who were present in support:
Juli Kaufman, 255 N. Bruce St., Milwaukee, WI 53204
Jay Stamates, 702 S. 2nd St., Milwaukee, WI 53204
Ald. Witkowiak was present in support.
Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0) | AMENDED | Pass | 3:0 |
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Minutes note: 12 NAVEJAR, Erica, Agent for "Desperados, LLC", Class B Tavern and Tavern Dance License Applications as agent for "Desperados" at 828 S 1st St.
Erica Navejar, Agt.
1629 S. 11th St., Milwaukee, WI 53204
No neighborhood testimony.
Ald. Witkowiak was present to suggest approval.
Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0) | AMENDED | Pass | 3:0 |
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Minutes note: 12 STAMATES, Jay K, Agent for "700 CLUB, LLC", Permanent Extension of Premise Application as agent for "SABBATIC" at 700 S 2ND St.
Jay K. Stamates, Agt.
700 S. 2nd St., Milwaukee, WI 53204
Individual who was present in support:
Juli Kaufman, property owner, 255 W. Bruce St., Milwaukee, WI 53204
Ald. Witkowiak was present in support.
Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0) | AMENDED | Pass | 3:0 |
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Minutes note: 12 MC KINSTRY, Karlyn J, Agent for "UNTOUCHABLE SOULS, LLC", Class B Tavern License Renewal Application as agent for "THE ROYAL BLU" at 309 W NATIONAL Av. (expires 7/27/2011)
Karlyn J. McKinstry, Agt.
309 W. National Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53204
No neighborhood testimony.
Ald. Witkowiak was present with no objections.
Ald. Zielinski moved approval contingent upon the applicant providing proof of satisfaction of outstanding fines to the License Division by the end of the business day on June 29, 2011 to the License Division or the application will be referred back to Committee. (Prevailed 3-0) | AMENDED | Pass | 3:0 |
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Minutes note: 12 CAMACHO, Jesus M, Agent for "Camacho Bar, LLC", Class B Tavern and Tavern Dance License Applications as agent for "Camacho's Bar" at 631 S 6TH St.
Jesus M. Camacho, Agt.
716 W. Pierce St., Milwaukee, WI 53204
No neighborhood testimony.
Ald. Witkowiak was present in support.
Ald. Zielinski moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0) | AMENDED | Pass | 3:0 |
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Minutes note: 12 FIGUEROA, Zeferino, Agent for "El Tropical, LLC", Class B Tavern and Tavern Amusement License Applications as agent for "El Tropical" at 626 S 5TH St.
Zeferino Figueroa, Agt.
2501 W. Greenfield Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53204
No neighborhood testimony.
Ald. Witkowiak was present in support.
Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0) | AMENDED | Pass | 3:0 |
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Minutes note: 12 SALVO, Salvatore, Agent for "POP PROMOTIONS, LLC", Class B Tavern and Tavern Amusement License Renewal Applications as agent for "TEXTURE" at 606 S 5TH St. (expires 7/25/2011)
Salvatore Salvo, Agt., represented by counsels, Atty. David Halbrooks and Matthew Lerner
1033 N. Old World Third St., #502, Milwaukee, WI 53203
The Chair called a contested hearing.
Individual who was present in opposition:
Juli Kaufman, 255 W. Bruce St., Milwaukee, WI 53204. She said that she felt intimidated testifying. She testified as to the disturbances such as excessive noise and drag racing caused by former patrons of the licensed premises as they leave the area at bar time between 1:15 a.m. to 2 a.m. She also testified to additional disturbances of noise, public urination, loud music, swearing, and threats made to her personally and to her property from former patrons of the licensed premises during bar time. On two occasions, she said that she was confronted and yelled at by former patrons outside who stated that they were from Texture. Ms. Kaufmann testified that her previous complaints regarding disorder and excessive noise associated with former patrons of Texture as documented by her e-mails to Alderman Witkowiak, were written as matters were observed and were true and accurate.
Ald. Coggs moved to make emails sent by Ms. Kaufman (in the EBook) as part of the record. There were no objections.
Lieutenant James Mac Gillis, MPD District 2. He was supoenaed to appear. He testified as to his personal observations of the March 6, 2011 incident. He said that the street where the fight took place was shut down from traffic flow. Lt. Mac Gillis also testified that Texture and other Walkers Point nightclubs had participated in a Second Police District meeting on or about April 4, 2011 and that disorder problems in the area had improved based upon better cooperation between police and the nightclubs.
Ald. Zielinski moved to make the motion of objection, provided by Atty. Halbrooks, as part of the record. There were no objections.
Atty. Halbrooks objected to the last year's findings, transcripts, and flyers (originals were lost). The Chair concurred that these items would not be applicable.
Atty. Halbrooks objected to items #22 and 25 of the police report. The Chair denied this objection.
Officer Christopher Agnew, MPD District 2, was present to answer questions made by Atty. Halbrooks regarding incidents contained in the police report. He was supoenaed to appear. Mr. Agnew stated that he observed the fight on 3/6/11. He did not know the duration of the fight and estimated ten to fifteen people were involved. He stated that he wrote a 3/14/11 PA-33 but did not witness the event firsthand.
Father David Shields, Casa Romero Renewal Center, was present and delivered a public statement. He stated that Texture has not committed any violations. Ald. Zielinski moved to make a June 21, 2011 letter submitted by Father Shields as part of the record. There were no objections.
Ald. Witkowiak asked the number of times Father Shields was present at his center and if he had knowledge of any complaints regarding Texture. Father Shields responded that he was present at the center three of four times out of the year and that they did receive complaints during the summer due to noise from Texture's patio.
Ald. Kovac moved to make a MPD incident report dated 3/6/11 provided by Atty. Halbrooks as part of the record. There were no objections.
Rueben Phillips, 8566 W. Appleton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53225, was present. He showed video footage on June 20, 2011 showing the closing time of Texture and a lack of car flow on the intersection of 3rd St. and Bruce St.
Ald. Witkowiak was present in objection. He said that there is still nuisance from the business based on the police report, neighborhood testimony, and constant disruptive activity outside.
Atty. Halbrooks stated that no one from the police department and neighborhood association was present to object to the license, there were no factual proof given by the testifier on the emails made part of the record, and that the police report items were not accurate based on video footage shown.
Ald. Kovac moved nonrenewal based upon items #21, 22, 23, 24, & 25 on the police report, neighborhood objection, and police department testimony. (Prevailed 3-2) | AMENDED | Pass | 3:2 |
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Minutes note: Agenda Only
04 CONTI, Bryan A, Agent for "THE RIVERSIDE THEATER FOUNDATN INC", Class B Tavern and Tavern Amusement License Renewal Applications as agent for "RIVERSIDE THEATER" at 116 W WISCONSIN Av. (expires 7/30/2012)
Granted by Ald. Hamilton. (Prevailed 4-0)
04 KAYE, Eric T, Agent for "MILWAUKEE TABLE TENNIS, INC", Class B Tavern and Tavern Amusement License Renewal Applications as agent for "SPIN MILWAUKEE" at 233-39 E CHICAGO St. (expires 7/26/2012)
Granted by Ald. Hamilton. (Prevailed 4-0)
04 MC CABE, James P, Agent for "MILWAUKEE BREWING COMPANY", Class B Tavern License Renewal Application as agent for "MILWAUKEE ALE HOUSE" at 233 N WATER St. (expires 7/24/2012)
Granted by Ald. Hamilton. (Prevailed 4-0)
04 PITT, La Toya A, Agent for "WHG DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, LLC", Class B Tavern License Renewal Application as agent for "APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL&BAR" at 275 W WISCONSIN Av #E7. (expires 7/26/2012)
Granted by Ald. Hamilton. (Prevailed 4-0)
04 SHAIKH, Omar L, Agent for "CENTANNI, LLC", Class B Tavern and Tavern Dance License Renewal Application as agent for "NUOVO CENTANNI" at 218 N WATER St. (expires 7/15/2012)
Granted by Ald. Hamilton. (Prevailed 4-0)
11 BERG, Nicholas W, Agent for "POST #537 CORP", Permanent Extension of Premise Application as agent for "AMERICAN LEGION POST 537" at 9159 W BELOIT Rd.
Granted by Ald. Hamilton. (Prevailed 4-0)
12 NORBY, Pamela S, Agent for "MILWAUKEE OUT N ABOUT, INC", Class B Tavern License and Tavern Amusement License Renewal Applications Application as agent for "MONA'S RESTAURANT AND NITECLUB" at 1407 S 1ST St. (expires 7/14/2012)
Granted by Ald. Hamilton. (Prevailed 4-0)
TEMPORARY EXTENSIONS
14 JONAS, Sarah F, Agent for "CIAO CUCINA, LLC", Temporary Extension Application as agent for "CAFE LULU" at 2261-65 S HOWELL Av. to include the sidewalk east of the premises and parking lot south of the premises on July 23, 2011 from 9am to 11 pm for “Bay view Classic Race Sponsor Party”.
Granted by Ald. Hamilton. (Prevailed 4-0)
14 WICKERT, Francis G, Agent for "CHUCK'S ON K K, LLC", Temporary Extension Application as agent for "FRANKS POWER PLANT" at 2800 S KINNICKINNIC Av. to include the sidewalk at the business, parking lot behind the building and the street (KK & Colorado) on July 23, 2011 from Noon to 10:00 pm for “Swap Meet.”
Granted by Ald. Hamilton. (Prevailed 4-0)
Warning Letters
02 FIUMEFREDDO, Peter J., Class B Tavern License Renewal Application for "FREMO'S" at 6449 W FOND DU LAC Av. (expires 7/14/2012)
Granted by Ald. Zielinski. (Prevailed 4-0)
03 BRODERSEN, Timothy J, Agent for "BRODERSEN UP AND UNDER, LLC", Class B Tavern License and Tavern Dance License Renewal Application as agent for "UP AND UNDER PUB" at 1216 E BRADY St. (expires 7/30/2012)
Granted by Ald. Zielinski. (Prevailed 4-0)
03 MONTEMURRO, Leslie S, Agent for "MJE, INC", Class B Tavern, Record Spin and Instrumental Music License Applications as agent for "HI HAT LOUNGE & GARAGE" at 1701-03 N ARLINGTON Pl. (expires 7/24/2012)
Granted by Ald. Zielinski. (Prevailed 4-0)
07 COLON, Neftali, Agent for "COLHINTZ, LLC", Class A Fermented Malt Beverage Retailer's License Renewal Application as agent for "CENTER STREET MARKET" at 4630 W CENTER St. (expires 7/26/2012)
Granted by Ald. Zielinski. (Prevailed 4-0)
07 SINGH, Harpreet, Agent for "HARMEET LLC", Class A Malt & Class A Liquor License Renewal Application as agent for "S & S LIQUOR" at 3200 N 27TH St. (expires 7/29/2012)
Granted by Ald. Zielinski. (Prevailed 4-0)
09 GARMS, Jeffrey A, Agent for "SHEEHANS INC”, Class B Tavern and Tavern Dance License Application License Renewal Applications as agent for "SHEEHANS" at 8741 N GRANVILLE Rd. (expires 7/27/2012)
Granted by Ald. Zielinski. (Prevailed 4-0)
11 WISNIEWSKI, Robert D, Agent for "R J M BOWLING, INC", Class B Tavern, Videogame Center, and Bowling Alley Renewal Applications as agent for "HOLIDAY LANES" at 5014 W HOWARD Av. (expires 7/14/2012)
Granted by Ald. Zielinski. (Prevailed 4-0)
12 PATEL, Vinodkumar S, Agent for "27 MRY Inc", Extended Hours Establishments Application as agent for "Kwik Stop" at 605 W Lapham Bl.
Granted by Ald. Zielinski. (Prevailed 4-0)
14 MESSINGER, Robert H, Agent for "HEAD SOUTH, LLC", Class B Tavern License Renewal Application as agent for "HECTOR'S ON DELAWARE" at 3040 S DELAWARE Av. (expires 7/11/2012)
Granted by Ald. Zielinski. (Prevailed 4-0)
15 CHEEMA, Baldev S, Agent for "GROCERY KING, INC", Class A Fermented Malt Beverage Retailer's License Renewal Application as agent for "BRIGHT FOOD MARKET" at 2500 W LISBON Av. (expires 7/24/2012)
Granted by Ald. Zielinski. (Prevailed 4-0)
ROSALES, Ricardo M, Agent for "Royal Aire LLC", Home Improvement Contractor's License Application as agent for "Royal Aire LLC" at 2021A W FOREST HOME Av.
Granted by Ald. Zielinski. (Prevailed 4-0)
WENDT, Richard J, Agent for "WOODLAND BUILDERS OF WI, LLC", Home Improvement Contractor's License Renewal Application as agent for "WOODLAND BUILDERS OF WI, LLC"
Granted by Ald. Zielinski. (Prevailed 4-0)
ROARK, Kevin A, Class B Manager's License Application.
Granted by Ald. Zielinski. (Prevailed 4-0)
SMYTH, III, James P, Class B Manager's License Application.
Granted by Ald. Zielinski. (Prevailed 4-0)
BARONE, Jessica L, Class D Operator's License Application.
Granted by Ald. Zielinski. (Prevailed 4-0)
BASTIAN, Jessie M, Class D Operator's License Application.
Granted by Ald. Zielinski. (Prevailed 4-0)
EDWARDS, Lisa K, Class D Operator's License Application.
Granted by Ald. Zielinski. (Prevailed 4-0)
LUCAS, Kristin A, Class D Operator's License Application.
Granted by Ald. Zielinski. (Prevailed 4-0)
MAGEROWSKI, Sara R, Class D Operator's License Application.
Granted by Ald. Zielinski. (Prevailed 4-0)
MAURER, Kyle B, Class D Operator's License Renewal Application.
Granted by Ald. Zielinski. (Prevailed 4-0)
NORTON, Christopher D, Class D Operator's License Application.
Granted by Ald. Zielinski. (Prevailed 4-0)
PRITCHARD, Danielle P, Class D Operator's License Application.
Granted by Ald. Zielinski. (Prevailed 4-0)
SCHMIDT, Bryan M, Class D Operator's License Application.
Granted by Ald. Zielinski. (Prevailed 4-0)
VANOSS, Angela E, Class D Operator's License Application.
Granted by Ald. Zielinski. (Prevailed 4-0)
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