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Meeting date/time:
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1/7/2025
9:00 AM
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Minutes status:
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Final
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Meeting location:
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Room 301-B, Third Floor, City Hall
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| 1 | 1. | Ordinance | A substitute ordinance relating to the issuance of “Class D” alcohol beverage licenses.
Minutes note: Present: Jim Cooney - License Division Manager | RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE | Pass | 4:0 |
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| 0 | 2. | Motion | Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
Minutes note: 03 HUDSON, Michael I, Agent for "Sunny Days Foods LLC", Class A Malt & Class A Liquor License Application for "Sunny Days Food" at 2500 N DOUSMAN St.
The applicant was present and said that he takes full responsibility of the items on the police report. He added that the community has asked him to extend his business after 3.5 years there.
Individuals also present:
Ald. Burgelis asked the applicant if he has held a community meeting.
The applicant said that he held one at the store.
Ald. Burgelis asked Ms. Lopez if the License Division is aware of any neighborhood meeting.
Ms. Lopez said that they are not aware.
There were no neighbors present to testify.
Ald. Burgelis moved to hold the application to the call of the chair until the local alderperson comes to office. There were no objections. (Prevailed 4-0)
| HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR | Pass | 4:0 |
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Minutes note: 03 MCHUGH, Katherine E, Agent for "SIP & PURR LLC", Class B Tavern and Food Dealer Licenses Application for "Sip & Purr" at 833 E BRADY St.
The applicant was not present.
Individuals also present:
Ms. Lopez said that the applicant requested that the application be held until the new alderperson comes to office.
Ald. Westmoreland moved to hold the application to the call of the chair. There were no objections. (Prevailed 4-0)
| HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR | Pass | 4:0 |
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Minutes note: 05 REHMAN, Atiq U, Agent for "FOX RIVER MART LLC", Filling Station, Food Dealer and Weights & Measures Licenses Renewal Application for "FOX RIVER MART #4" at 9025 W APPLETON Av. (Expires 1/31/2025)
The applicant was present.
The applicant said that there are few things that he wants to challenge from the police report because they were not written like they happened. He added that he did not refuse to give his address, he asked the police officer to use his business address instead; he also said that he said that he did not know how to record the surveillance video instead of not providing the video. He explained that there being times that the police check the cameras and take videos with their own devices. He also mentioned that he has been there for 18 years, that MPD has access to his surveillance video, that he always cooperates and that MPD did not get back to him at all regarding the item on the police report about the surveillance video.
Individuals also present:
Ald. Westmoreland asked why they did not call the police regarding the shooting on the police report.
The applicant said that the employee did not call because somebody else present did it but that he talked to his staff and asked them to call the police no matter what.
Ald. Westmoreland said that he wants to make sure that he understands that they need to call the police.
The applicant said that he understands that the police is there to help.
Ald. Westmoreland asked the applicant if he is willing to do cleans ups every hour around the premises.
The applicant agreed.
Ald. Westmoreland moved to amend the application to do cleans ups every hour around the premises. There were no objections.
There were no neighbors present to testify.
Ald. Westmoreland moved approval as amended. There were no objections. (Prevailed 4-0)
| AMENDED | Pass | 4:0 |
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Minutes note: 11 SINGH, Narinder P, Agent for "GHOTHRA LLC", Class A Malt & Class A Liquor and Food Dealer Licenses Application for "Villager Food Mart" at 6730 W MORGAN Av.
The applicant was present.
Ald. Burgelis said that he did not know that this was a new application and that a neighborhood meeting should have been held.
Ald. Burgelis moved to hold the application to the call of the chair. There were no objections. (Prevailed 4-0)
Ald. Burgelis moved to reconsider the application. There were no objections.
The applicant was present along with an interpreter.
The applicant said that he has been working for 7 years there and that he plans to keep the same business model.
Individuals also present:
Ald. Burgelis said that it is a long-standing business with no complaints.
Ald. Burgelis moved approval. There were no objections. (Prevailed 4-0)
| AMENDED | Pass | 4:0 |
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Minutes note: 11 BECKLUND, Oscar E, Agent for "OZ Doggz LLC", Food Dealer and Food Peddler Licenses Renewal Application for "Oz Doggz" at 8412 W Morgan Av. (Expired 8/22/2024)
The applicant was not present.
Ald. Burgelis said that the applicant is looking for another location as this one is closed now.
Ald. Burgelis moved to hold the application to the call of the chair. There were no objections. (Prevailed 4-0)
| HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR | Pass | 4:0 |
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Minutes note: 04 ZHENG, Yulin, Agent for "ZX SUSHI INC", Class B Tavern and Food Dealer Licenses Application for "ZX SUSHI" at 823 N 2nd St #100.
The applicant was not present.
Individuals present:
Ald. Bauman said that the applicant has not contacted his office yet.
Ald. Spiker moved to hold the application to the call of the chair upon first nonappearance. There were no objections. (Prevailed 4-0)
| HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR | Pass | 4:0 |
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Minutes note: 01 SANGHA, Rajmaninder SINGH, Agent for "Sahej & Saheb LLC", Extended Hours Establishments, Filling Station, Food Dealer and Weights & Measures Licenses Renewal Application for "Citgo" at 4928 W Villard Av. (Expired 12/8/2024)
The applicant was present along with Atty. Obviagele.
Ald. Pratt was not present.
Ald. Burgelis moved to hold the application to the call of the chair. There were no objections. (Prevailed 4-0)
| HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR | Pass | 4:0 |
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Minutes note: 12 JASSAL, Manmeet S, Agent for "JOLLY PANTRY LLC", Class A Fermented Malt and Food Dealer Licenses Application for "Express Pantry" at 1804 W LINCOLN Av.
The applicant was present.
Individuals also present:
Ald. Perez asked if the type of licenses and business model are the same as the previous one.
Ms. Lopez said that the hours are different, requesting to open at 7am instead of 8am.
Ald. Perez said that he has no objections.
Ald. Spiker moved approval. There were no objections. (Prevailed 4-0)
| AMENDED | Pass | 4:0 |
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Minutes note: 12 MARQUEZ, Rosa, Agent for "THE LAST ONE LLC", Class B Tavern, Public Entertainment Premises, Food Dealer and Sidewalk Dining Licenses Application Requesting Instrumental Musicians, Disc Jockey, Bands, Karaoke, Dancing by Performers and Patrons Dancing for "CATRINA CAFE" at 606 & 610 S 5TH St.
The applicant was present and said that she has been working in the industry for 25 years and looking forward to open her own business.
Individuals also present:
Ald. Perez said that the only concern that he has is about the noise complaints from neighbors around from the prior business and that he has asked the applicant to check with neighbors and to be available for them. He added that the capacity is under 99, which is manageable, and that she is committed to work around.
There were no neighbors present to testify.
Ald. Burgelis moved approval. There were no objections. (Prevailed 4-0)
| AMENDED | Pass | 4:0 |
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Minutes note: 12 CRUZ-GOMEZ, Gloria, Agent for "TAQUERIA LOS GALLOS LLC", Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises Licenses Application Requesting 2 Amusement Machines for "TAQUERIA LOS GALLOS" at 1800 S 13TH St.
The applicant was present along with Christian Vergara as interpreter.
The applicant said that she has 10 years of experience running a food business but no experience with handling alcohol.
Individuals also present:
Ald. Perez said that this is a very small establishment (under 60), that he has talked to the applicant and that there are no objections. He added that the applicant runs her food establishment very well.
Ald. Westmoreland moved approval. There were no objections. (Prevailed 4-0)
| AMENDED | Pass | 4:0 |
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Minutes note: 12 HOSPITAL, Brian J, Agent for "MKE ULTRA LLC", Class B Fermented Malt, Class C Wine and Public Entertainment Premises Requesting Instrumental Musicians, Disc Jockey, Bands, Magic Shows, Poetry Readings, 50 Concerts/Yr., Comedy Acts, Dancing by Performers and 12 Theatrical Performances/Yr for "MKE ULTRA" at 1535 W MITCHELL St.
The applicant was present along with David Pacifico.
The applicant said that he has experience with the service industry and concert venues. He added that this is a small venue (under 49) looking forward to provide a small and private experience and that they do not want to operate illegally.
Mr. Pacifico said that it will be a low key establishment with 2-3hr shows and 3-5 employees.
Individuals also present:
Ald. Perez said that this is a space that the applicant is entitled to use as rehearsal place now, that the hours will not go pass midnight and that they are within the BID boundary. He added that they would need to meet with the BID’s board before moving forward. He suggested to hold the application.
Nancy Bush – Executive Director BID 4 – said that the applicant will be at their board meeting next Thursday to speak to the members. She added that the applicant did not contact the BID at all before.
Ald. Westmoreland moved to hold the application to the call of the chair. There were no objections. (Prevailed 4-0)
| HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR | Pass | 4:0 |
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Minutes note: 12 GERSONDE, Aaron R, Agent for "Don's Deli LLC", Class B Tavern and Food Dealer Licenses Renewal Application for "Don's Diner" at 1100 S 1ST St. (Expired 10/25/2024)
The applicant was present.
Individuals also present:
Ald. Perez said that there is a redacted complaint on the file and that he is satisfied with the applicant’s explanation for now. He added that he wants to keep under the record that the situation was addressed.
The applicant said that he did not get a response from the person filing the complaint.
There were no neighbors present to testify.
Ald. Spiker moved approval. There were no objections. (Prevailed 4-0)
| AMENDED | Pass | 4:0 |
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Minutes note: 12 RENTERIA ROMERO, Cynthia, Agent for "El Carboncito LLC", Food Peddler Licenses Renewal Application for "El Carboncito" at 830 W Greenfield Av. (Expired 12/4/2024)
The applicant was present.
Individuals also present:
Ald. Perez said that this application was scheduled because of the neighbor’s complaint but that he has no objections.
The applicant said that the noise does not come necessarily from her customers. She added that she talked to the Food Mart’s Manager and that she was told that there is a chance that they will close the parking lot in May because many people park there just to hang out.
Ald. Burgelis asked until what time they are open.
The applicant said that they close at 3:30 am after the complaint.
Ald. Zamarripa said that the food truck hours are 3am during the week and 3:30 Fri & Sat.
Ald. Burgelis said that the application says 3:30 am everyday.
The applicant asked to change the hours.
Ald. Burgelis moved to amend the application to close at 3am on Sun – Thu and 3:30 am on Fri & Sat. There were no objections.
Ald. Perez said that he is going to work on fixing the crowd and noise problem around the Food Mart area.
Ald. Burgelis moved approval as amended. There were no objections. (Prevailed 4-0)
| AMENDED | Pass | 4:0 |
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Minutes note: 13 PATEL, Alpa N, Agent for "Alpa Corporation", Hotel/Motel Licenses Renewal Application for "Suburban Motel" at 4600 S 27th St. (Expired 10/31/2024)
The applicant was not present.
Ald. Spiker moved to hold the application to the call of the chair upon first nonappearance. There were no objections. (Prevailed 4-0)
Ald. Spiker moved to reconsider the application at 10:31 am. There were no objections.
The applicant was present and explained that she understands all the problems and illegal activities around her premises. She added that they have worked very hard to enhance her business by improving the appearance, that they will be issuing parking permits to guests and that they are more proactive around the premises. She also said that her plan is to put monitors out and around so people see that there is surveillance and that it is been recorded, etc.
Individuals also present:
Ald. Spiker said that there are two items on the police report and that the one for operating without a license was addressed at the last hearing when her father passed away but that the license is expired again.
The applicant said that it is correct.
Ald. Spiker asked that he still is concerned about the overdose situations and asked the applicant if they have steps to check on guests planning to take drugs.
The applicant said that they have signs, that they have resources, that they make questions but that it is very hard to identify and that she wants to eliminate cash payments.
Ald. Spiker moved to amend the plan of operation to eliminate cash payments. There were no objections.
Ald. Spiker asked if the deceased person was a long stay guest.
The applicant said that family members were helping this person and that they were paying day after day.
There were no neighbors present to testify.
Ald. Spiker moved approval as amended with a warning letter. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)
Ald. Spiker asked the applicant to pay attention to the renewal dates of her license.
| AMENDED | Pass | 5:0 |
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Minutes note: 13 ABDI, Isaaq A, Agent for "VIP Supermarket. LLC", Food Dealer License Renewal Application with Change of Agent, Removing Stockholder and Transfer of Stock for "VIP Supermarket" at 4523 S 13TH St. (Expires 1/16/2025)
The applicant was present along with Hassan Abdi as interpreter. The applicant said that they have fixed the issue with the garbage and that they were told where to put the items to be throw. He added that the sign was shared with the café next door that they own also, but don't have the money to operate it. He said that he will fix the sign.
Individuals also present:
Ald. Spiker said that the application was scheduled due the objection on file but that it has been resolved.
There were no neighbors present to testify.
Ald. Spiker moved approval. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)
| AMENDED | Pass | 5:0 |
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Minutes note: 09 JACKSON, Justin D, Agent for "L Sharodel, Inc", Class B Tavern, Public Entertainment Premises and Food Dealer Licenses Renewal Application for "New Entertainers" at 5321 W Green Tree Rd. (Expires 2/5/2025)
The applicant was present and said that he is taking new measures which are working and it is reflecting on the police report. He added that anyone with any issue, he keeps one party inside while he dispatches the other one and so on. He added that this is the best way to diffuse situations.
There were no neighbors present to testify.
Individuals also present:
Ald. Taylor said that she appreciates the changes made by the applicant which is showing value on his business and his concern for the neighborhood. She added that she is not satisfied with them but that there has been an improvement and that she wants to give the applicant the space and time to thrive but that the hours must be amended.
Ms. Lopez said that the closing current hours are Sun-Sat 1:30am
Ald. Taylor said that the hours were amended last year and that those are not the current hours. She added that it should be closing at 12:30am during the week and 1:30am on weekends.
Mr. Jackson said that he closes at 12:30am Mon - Thu and 1:30am Fri -Sun and that he was hoping to get more hours back since he has everything under control.
Ald. Taylor said that she will reevaluate the hours next year due the times of both incidents in the police report.
The applicant agreed to change the hours and added that he hopes he gets his hours back next year.
Ald. Westmoreland moved to amend the hours of operation to close at 12:30am Mon - Thu and 1:30 am Fri –Sun. There were no objections.
Ald. Westmoreland moved approval as amended. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)
| AMENDED | Pass | 5:0 |
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Minutes note: 09 PATEL, Poojaben, Agent for "SHREE RAM 7155 LLC", Class A Malt & Class A Liquor, Food Dealer and Weights & Measures Licenses Application for "Martha's Vineyard" at 7155 N 76TH St.
The applicant was present along with the current licensee and Himel I Vjas.
There were no neighbors present to testify.
Individuals also present:
Ald. Taylor said that this is an existing business with no problems in the community and that they are planning to continue this way.
Ald. Burgelis moved approval. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)
| AMENDED | Pass | 5:0 |
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Minutes note: 09 BARNETT, Peter A, Agent for "Dollar Tree Stores Inc", Food Dealer License Renewal Application with Change of Agent for "Dollar Tree #1978" at 8207 W Brown Deer Rd. (Expires 1/16/2025)
Atty. Gimbel appeared on behalf of the applicant and Mr. Justin (District Manager).
Atty. Gimbel said that the item on the police report is not related to this business.
Sgt. Velasquez confirmed it.
Individuals also present:
Ald. Taylor said that she will give the business an opportunity to improve since the manager is new in the area.
Ald. Pratt moved approval. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)
| AMENDED | Pass | 5:0 |
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Minutes note: 09 WESLEY-CARTER, Antonio S, Agent for "Pure Lounge & Restaurant LLC", Class B Tavern, Public Entertainment Premises and Food Dealer Licenses Application Requesting Instrumental Musicians, Disc Jockey and Bands for "Pure Lounge & Restaurant" at 8531 W BROWN DEER Rd
The applicant was not present.
Ald. Westmoreland moved to hold the application to the call of the chair upon first nonappearance. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)
The meeting paused at 11:09 am
The meeting reconvened at 11:19 am
| HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR | Pass | 5:0 |
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Minutes note: 14 KABIR, Mohammad Rashid Bin, Agent for "MRK Enterprise LLC", Class A Fermented Malt, Food Dealer and Weights & Measures Licenses Application for "Rashid Mini Mart" at 2714 S 13th St.
The applicant was present and said that he is brand new to the country and in the business. He added that he is a business owner in Malaysia and worked for the UN as interpreter there.
There were no neighbors present to testify.
Individuals also present:
Ald. Dimitrijevic thanked the applicant for sharing his background and added that there are no concerns from neighbors and that she supports the application.
Ald. Pratt moved approval. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)
| AMENDED | Pass | 5:0 |
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Minutes note: 14 MALDONADO, Julio C, Agent for "REVIVAL BAY VIEW LLC BROWN & GIBBS SPORTS BAR", Class B Tavern, Public Entertainment Premises and Food Dealer Licenses Application Requesting Disc Jockey, Bands, 5 Amusement Machines, Comedy Acts, 1 Pool Table, 1 Dart Board and 1 Pinball Machine for "BROWN & GIBBS SPORTS BAR" at 182 E LINCOLN Av.
The applicant was present and said that the items on the police report are old, that he is known for his 15+ years of experience in the industry and that he has rectified all the issues from the police report. He added that he will keep this location as a sports bar.
Individuals also present:
Sgt. Velasquez confirmed that the citations have been paid.
Ald. Burgelis asked if he allows people to vape in the premises.
The applicant said that it is legal to vape everywhere in the state and that he allows it. He added that for cigarettes and cigars will be done outside.
Atty. Gresham said that he does not know if it's legal or not.
Ms. Lopez said that it is allowed while is non nicotine based.
Ald. Dimitrijevic said that they are excited about the new operator.
There were no neighbors present to testify.
Ald. Spiker moved approval. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)
| AMENDED | Pass | 5:0 |
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Minutes note: 14 PATEL, Paresh C, Agent for "MPR CORPORATION", Class A Malt & Class A Liquor License Application for "Bay View Supermarket" at 2277 S HOWELL Av.
The applicant was present along with his wife Pria and his son Neil.
Mr. Neil said that they have been serving the community for 30 years now and that they have seen an increase of the need to carry spirits for customers of the new apartment complexes in the area. He added that they have renovated the store just to make sure that they are serving the community and to show the support of the community, they gathered 1,200 signatures from local residents and neighborhood businesses. He also said that they are very vigilant with customers (to avoid immediate consumption) and keeping the grounds clean. He said that he understands the concentration fact but that the only other liquor store around is around half mile radio, which does not mean a direct competition with the neighborhood stores. Mr. Neil added that they are looking to have a small section for hard liquor just to address the neighbor’s needs better.
Individuals also present:
Ald. Westmoreland asked how small the section would be.
Mr. Neil said that they are basically reducing the wine display and replacing it with hard alcohol.
Ald. Zamarripa asked if under Ald. Zielinsky they only held the beer license.
Mr. Neil and the applicant said that it is correct and that they were selling only beer for 10 years.
Ald. Zamarripa asked for how long they have been licensed for wine.
Mr. Neil said that almost 3 years thanks to Ald. Dimitrijevic and that they are the only grocery store in the area.
Ald. Burgelis asked the applicant if they made an assurance or promised to the neighborhood about a future liquor license.
The applicant answered “no”.
Mr. Neil said that when the license was granted three years ago, they just made the clarification that the licenses was for wine only.
Ald. Burgelis asked if they are looking to limit the size of the alcoholic items for sale.
The applicant said that they would like to try first.
Ald. Burgelis suggested not to have the small or single serve bottles and asked if the applicant is willing to make am amendment voluntarily.
Mr. Neil said that they are looking for a chance to sell everything given the police report record.
Ald. Zamarripa asked if they talked to the local alderperson about not pursuing the whole license.
Mr. Neil said that they did not do any specific promise about not to carry alcohol in the future.
Individuals in objection:
Parwinder Virk – 2632 S KK Av - Owner of Siegel’s liquor store on KK Av – said that his objection is based on concentration with other 2 stores including the applicant’s and that the City cannot be approving liquor stores at every corner. He added that three years ago, they also testified and that the applicant stated at the neighborhood meeting that they had no wish to sell hard liquor.
Amarjit Virk – 2632 S KK Av – said that his opposition is based on concentration.
Richard Frenn - 2523 E Oklahoma – Owner of Bert’s Liquor - said that the applicant made an agreement not to come back for liquor and that he thinks that they are going to cut down groceries to sell beer and liquor only. He added that the committee cannot grant a license to a person who hardly speaks English and that there is a lot of crime in the area.
Individuals in support:
Cameryne Roberts – Co owner of Lulu Café (next-door neighbors) – said that the applicants are very good neighbors and that they all band together every time that there is an issue in the neighborhood. She added that they deserve the chance.
Ann Milnes – 340 E Linus St – said that she goes to the store 1/wk, that she likes the store and that she is happy to be here in support.
Nigel Fleming - 2244 S KK Av – said that he respects the applicant because they are very respectful to the neighborhood and that they have done everything to pursue this license. He added that they deserve the chance.
Terrence Tucker - 2244 S KK Av – said that they are always trying to supply everything what the neighbors need.
James Gaskell - 2345 S Howell Av – said that the applicant is a big part of why the community has improved and that they deserve this chance. He added that it is very odd that they are not allowed to sell hard liquor when the other store is far within walking distance.
Lauren Bowling - 2345 S Howell Av – said that she goes to the store 2-3x/wk because it feels like home talking to them and that she hopes that they get the license granted.
Joel Ruiz -1905 S 24th St – said that he is here to support a friend and that he buys there as well.
Marco Bonaquisto - 306 E Lincoln Av – said that he goes a lot there to get from potatoes to champagne and orange juice. He added that they care about the community and that they know everyone by name.
Juan Irrizarri -2652 S 31st St - said that he has been a customer for so many years, that he cashes his checks there and that they have become very good friends.
James - 2271 S Howell Av – said that the applicants are extremely responsible skateholders in the community and that they are always taking care around the premises including the bus stop.
Douglas Gear - 2370 S Howell Av – said that he has known them for 15 years and that they are responsible business owners and an asset to the community. He added that service is needed in the area.
John Petri - 1825 S KK Av – Tender Car Coalition – said that the applicants are the hardest working family that he knows and that they run the store beautifully. He added that this store has not have had incidences for 30 years and that they deserve the chance.
John Andrice - 2215 S KK – said that they are great in the neighborhood.
Shelby - 2325 S Howell – said that the applicant is the first person that he met when he moved in back in 2013. He added that they have done a lot for him and for the community.
Laurie Deninger - 2325 S Howell Av – said that she is disabled and that it would be nice to have everything what she needs in one place.
Pashtel Singh - 2305 S Howell Av – said that he has been there since 1990 and that he along with the applicant gave a shot to the Bay View area when it was in a bad shape and that they have struggled a lot too.
Kevin Kuschel - 322 E Lincoln Av – said that this store makes his life incredible easier and that walk to the other liquor store is a struggle under this weather. He added that the applicant is a staple to the neighborhood. He added that demographics changed and will continue to change and that this service is needed.
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Ald. Dimitrijevic said that there is no question that this family is well known, supported, that they run a very successful business, and that the leap from beer to wine was successful. She also explained that there have been other businesses in front of us that she has objected too like Target on S. Chase Av 2017 and 2022, Serenity 402 at 2483 S KK Av in 2022, Best Liquor at Becher St, Aldi on Cleveland Av., and B&G on S 6th St. She added that the concentration map must be looked at in a different perspective, that there have been people here to talk in support but that there are also 3 verified objections within 250 feet that are part of the file in addition to more objections. She said that this is the process that she uses and that it is what this committee uses because those neighbors are the most impacted.
Ald. Dimitrijevic said that she met with the applicants few months ago and let them know that she does not support the transition, that they already had one from beer to wine and beer and that for her is a matter of balance.
Ald. Spiker said that it seems that the request to expand the license comes from people from new developments and that the committee must consider the people who has lived there for a long term too.
Ald. Burgelis said that he is thorn on this application with the alder's opposition and the applicant not willing to amend the application to eliminate the single serving size.
Ald. Westmoreland said that he is thorn too. He added that 3 objections are not enough for him to follow the local alderperson’s recommendation.
Ald. Zamarripa said that the recommendation is based on the public health and safety of the neighborhood as well.
Ald. Dimitrijevic said that we do not know what was said or asked when the petition for signatures was circulated.
Ald. Burgelis asked how many supporter’s addresses were verified for the record.
No response.
Ald. Burgelis asked people to raise their hand in they live within 250 feet. 8 people raised their hand.
Ald. Dimitrijevic made the point that 180 notices were mailed but that does not mean that they are individual properties. She added that more than half of the mailing list belongs to the Housing Authority building.
Ald. Spiker mentioned that there is a risk when approving a full alcohol license and that he is not comfortable because he does not know the risks either. He added that the local alderperson knows better and that concentration factor does not apply in this case.
Ald. Spiker moved denial based in the aldermanic testimony. (Prevailed 3-1-1).
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Minutes note: ANDERSON, Alonso Class D Operator’s License Renewal Application
The applicant was present and said that he is aware of the charges on the police report, that he has pleaded guilty and that he is on probation for that. He added that he held the bartender license before the items on the police report happened, that he has never had an issue keeping a job, residence, etc., and that he has taken full responsibility for his actions. He also said that he is aware of all his parole conditions.
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Ald. Spiker noted that the letter from DOC says that the license will be in violation with his parole.
The applicant said that he wants to keep his license despite the fact that he cannot be a bartender.
Ald. Spiker moved nonrenewal based upon the preponderance of the evidence in the letter from the Parole & Probation Officer/DOC. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)
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Minutes note: CALLOWAY, Edward Ray Class D Operator’s License Renewal Application
The applicant was present.
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Sgt. Velasquez said that fines have been taken care of as this morning.
Ald. Pratt moved approval. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)
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Minutes note: BRAZIL, Kelly H Class D Operator’s License Renewal Application
The applicant was not present.
Ald. Burgelis moved to hold the application to the call of the chair upon first nonappearance. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0) | HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR | Pass | 5:0 |
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Minutes note: BROWN, Jessica Class D Operator’s License Application
The applicant was not present.
Ald. Westmoreland moved to hold the application to the call of the chair upon first nonappearance. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0) | HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR | Pass | 5:0 |
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Minutes note: GONZALES, Alicia Class D Operator’s License Application
The applicant was not present.
Ald. Pratt moved to hold the application to the call of the chair upon first nonappearance. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0) | HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR | Pass | 5:0 |
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Minutes note: LUELLEN, Lashon Class D Operator’s License Renewal Application
The applicant was present.
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Sgt. Velasquez confirmed that the fines have been taken care of as this morning.
Ald. Pratt moved approval. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)
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Minutes note: NAVARRO Pedraza, Ingrid Loana Class D Operator’s License Renewal Application
The applicant was not present.
Ald. Spiker moved to hold the application to the call of the chair upon first nonappearance. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0) | HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR | Pass | 5:0 |
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Minutes note: OWENS, Jennifer Class D Operator’s License Renewal Application
The applicant was not present.
Ald. Pratt moved to hold the application to the call of the chair upon first nonappearance. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0) | HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR | Pass | 5:0 |
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Minutes note: BRINK, William D, Agent for "KETTLE MORAINE HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING, LLC", Home Improvement Contractor's License Renewal Application for "Kettle Moraine Heating & Air Conditioning, LLC" at W325 S1767 Mickle Rd. (Expires 2/28/2026)
The applicant was present and said that the police still gathering evidences for the case. He added that the accusation is a result of a nasty divorce.
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Ald. Burgelis said that he will abstain because he is a customer of this business.
Ald. Pratt moved approval. There were no objections. (Prevailed 4-0-1)
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Minutes note: RAUSER, Mark A, Agent for "We Do It All Construction, LLC", Home Improvement Contractor's License Renewal Application for "We Do It All Construction, LLC" at N76 W 31456 HWY VV. (Expires 2/28/2025)
The applicant was present along with his business partner Mr. Flynn who is the one with the items in the police report.
Mr. Flynn said that no charges have been brought out yet and that the status conference will be in February 11 and 12, 2025.
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Ald. Spiker said that it would be best to hold until the committee gets certainty of what happens because of the nature of the business license.
Ald. Spiker moved to hold the application to the call of the chair. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)
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Minutes note: 02 BARNETT, Peter A, Agent for "Family Dollar Stores of Wisconsin LLC", Food Dealer License Renewal Application for "Family Dollar #21554" at 6000 W Silver Spring DR. (Expired 9/20/2024)
Atty. Gimbel appeared on behalf of the applicant along with Amy Brunette and Michael Grant.
Atty. Gimbel said that there are a lot of items because the license lapsed, that he has talked to Ald. Chambers about correcting issues and that Ms. Brunette will elaborate.
Ms. Brunette said that for 2023, there were 13 items on the police report and that for 2024, the items went down to 4. She added that regarding the shooting between the security guard and the associate both were terminated and changed the security guard company as a result. She also said that they have hired Phoenix Protection for all of the stores, that each guard is licensed and that they have not had any issues since then.
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Ald. Chambers said that he has spoken with Atty. Gimbel and Ms. Brunette and that he is satisfied with the conversation. He added that the shooting is not a reflection of the 2nd district.
Atty. Gimbel mentioned that the food section was closed while the provisional license was issued.
Ald. Chambers said that he has no recommendation.
Atty. Gimbel said that Mr. Grant will be in touch with the alderman’s office on a regular basis to address any issues and that he has also exchanged contact information for any emergency.
Ald. Westmoreland moved approval with a warning letter. There were objections. (Prevailed 5-0)
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Minutes note: 06 BARNETT, Peter A, Agent for "Dollar Tree Stores, Inc.", Food Dealer License Renewal Application for "Dollar Tree Stores #1880" at 320 E CAPITOL DR. (Expired 11/20/2024)
Atty. Gimbel appeared on behalf of the applicant along with Mr. Hampton (District Manager).
Atty. Gimbel said that all the cameras have been repaired.
Mr. Hampton confirmed it.
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Ms. Dantzler (LAS for Ald. Coggs) asked if the employees know how to handle the surveillance system.
Mr. Hampton said that they do.
There were no neighbors present to testify.
Ms. Dantzler said that they recommend approval.
Ald. Westmoreland moved approval. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)
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Minutes note: 06 NICHOLSON, Darrell C, Agent for "ATKINSON BEER & LIQUOR MART, INC", Class A Malt & Class A Liquor License Renewal Application for "ATKINSON BEER & LIQUOR MART, INC" at 1101 W ATKINSON Av. (Expires 2/9/2025)
The applicant was present and said that he had nothing to do with the situation from the police report, that he was the one who separated the fight and kept one person inside the store while the other one left. He added that he called the police.
There were no neighbors present to testify.
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Ms. Dantzler asked the applicant to continue working with MPD and recommended approval.
Ald. Westmoreland moved approval. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)
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Minutes note: 06 PATEL, Viral, Agent for "GVA LLC", Class A Malt & Class A Liquor License Renewal Application for "Pueblo Foods & Liquor" at 2029-31 N Holton St. (Expired 12/15/2024)
The applicant was present and said that regarding the item in the police report, the employees are now regulars and that they know that they have to call MPD and to cooperate each time. He added that he was the one who got pepper sprayed.
There were no neighbors present to testify.
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Ms. Dantzler said that Ald. Coggs recommends approval.
Ald. Pratt moved approval. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)
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Minutes note: 06 LUKAS, Julie, Agent for "KISMET ACTIVATIONS LLC", Class B Tavern, Public Entertainment Premises and Food Dealer Licenses Application Requesting Instrumental Musicians, Disc Jockey, Jukebox, Bands, Karaoke, 5 Amusement Machines, Comedy Acts, Patrons Dancing and 1 Pool Table for "Summer of '85" at 2213 N MARTIN L KING JR DR.
The applicant was present along with Paul Verges (husband and business partner). The applicant said she has experience in operations and her husband has experience in the service industry. She added that they are trying to pull together many generations with different backgrounds. Ms. Lukas also said that she would like to change her stockholder percentage to 81%.
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Ald. Spiker moved to amend the application to reflect Ms. Lukas as 81% stockholder. There were no objections.
Ms. Dantzler asked the applicant to amend the Public Entertainment Premises application as discussed at the neighborhood meeting.
The applicant said that she would like to remove Instrumental Musicians, Disc Jockey, Bands, Karaoke, Comedy Acts and Patrons Dancing from her Public Entertainment Premises license application.
Ald. Spiker moved to remove Instrumental Musicians, Disc Jockey, Bands, Karaoke, Comedy Acts and Patrons Dancing from her Public Entertainment Premises license application. There were no objections.
Ald. Spiker moved approval as amended. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)
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Minutes note: 08 LOZOYA, JR, Jose G, Agent for "1110, CORP", Class B Tavern, Public Entertainment Premises and Food Dealer Licenses Application Requesting Instrumental Musicians, Disc Jockey, Bands, 5 Amusement Machines, Patrons Dancing and Mariachi for "El Caporal Authentic Mexican Grill" at 721 S CESAR E CHAVEZ DR.
The applicant was present and said that he wants to have a family based restaurant where music, food and soccer are part of the same experience. He added that he owns a restaurant and a liquor store.
There were no neighbors present to testify.
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Ald. Zamarripa said that he has talked to the applicant who also owns the liquor store next door and that she has discussed the fact that no nightclub will be allowed in there. She added that there will be more tables, something like El Beso’s style.
Ald. Zamarripa moved approval. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)
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Minutes note: 08 MOLINA, Vanessa, Agent for "MR TACO LLC", Class B Fermented Malt and Public Entertainment Premises Licenses Application Requesting 5 Amusement Machines for "MR TACO" at 2531 W NATIONAL Av.
The applicant was present along with her husband and said that they have owned food trucks for several years and that they are opening their own brick and mortar place.
There were no neighbors present to testify.
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Ald. Zamarripa said that she is proud of this applicant who has grown and purchased her first building. She added that it is something that she wants to see it more from other operators.
Ald. Zamarripa moved approval. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)
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Minutes note: 08 HERNANDEZ-GASPAR, Monica, Agent for "Caleta LLC", Class B Tavern, Public Entertainment Premises and Food Dealer Licenses Renewal Application with Reorganization of Legal Entity and Change of Trade Name for "Caleta Restaurant & Bar" at 1801 S MUSKEGO Av. (Expires 1/17/2025)
The applicant was not present.
Ald. Zamarripa moved to hold the application to the call of the chair. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5 0)
Ald. Zamarripa moved to reconsider the application at 3:25 pm. There were no objections.
The applicant was present along with Omar Monreal (stockholder).
The applicant said that she does not know what is going on regarding the items on the police report because she is not there at all.
Ald. Zamarripa said that she has met with the applicant and Mr. Monreal about a month ago to discuss the lengthy and disturbing police report. She added that there were some steps suggested to follow through and that she did not hear back from them at all and neither did the License Division.
The applicant asked Mr. Monreal to speak.
Mr. Monreal said that he will change everything and that he wants to work with MPD.
Mr. Monreal said that he called the police twice about an issue and that it took about an hour for MPD to get there, that they removed the person making disturbances but that the person came back after an hour and was throwing cans of beer on people.
Ald. Zamarripa said that she is hearing the same what she heard back in December.
There were no neighbors present to testify.
Ald. Burgelis said that he is concerned about the applicant’s ability to control patrons at their location.
Ald. Zamarripa said that she is very disappointed about the applicant and her business partner’s unpreparedness for this meeting, for not getting back to her in a timely manner. She added that she took time during the busiest season to meet with them, that she even gave them steps to follow up, to contact the bilingual Community Liaison Officer, to request a CPTED and that nothing was done after a month. She also said that this business is failing in many ways and that she is concerned about the safety of the neighborhood. She read item 32 for the record and said that she finds it the most disturbing.
Ald. Zamarripa moved renewal with a 60 day suspension based upon the preponderance of the evidence in the police report, applicant, stockholder and aldermanic testimony that demonstrates the operation results in a threat to health, safety or welfare of the public, failure to comply with the approved plan of operations and lack of cooperation with MPD. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)
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Minutes note: 08 MARTINEZ, Antonio, Agent for "EL Inferno LLC", Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises Licenses Renewal Application Removing 1 Pool Table (Total of 1) and Adding 1 Amusement Machine (Total of 4) for "EL Inferno" at 2000 W Mitchell St. (Expired 12/13/2024)
The applicant was present along with Ms. Pauline Bell as interpreter.
The applicant said that he wanted to wait to have an attorney when he was asked to make comments regarding the police report.
The interpreter said that they were having technical difficulties on their end. (They could be seen and heard).
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Ald. Zamarripa said that the applicant has requested that the application be held multiple times before and asked the applicant why he is asking for it again.
The applicant said that he was in Mexico and that now he would like to have an attorney present.
Atty. Gresham said that as for the legal obligation, the City has sent out notice of the possibility of nonrenewal in this case and that the presence of an attorney was at the applicant’s discretion and that it is up to the committee to hold it again.
Ms. Lopez said that it is also to the committee’s discretion as for the number of times that an application can be held. She added that the applicant has requested to hold it twice, that today is the third time that the application is scheduled, that the applicant is present, that the license is expired, that the applicant has not applied for a provisional license and that the business should be closed now.
Ald. Zamarripa asked when the license expired.
Ms. Lopez said December 13, 2024.
The applicant said that the bar has been closed since then.
Ald. Zamarripa thanked the applicant for having the bar closed and also said that she is not going to approve a provisional license.
Ald. Zamarripa asked the applicant why he did not prepare for today’s meeting knowing for months that this was coming and why did he not retain an attorney.
The applicant said he was not here, that he did not have anyone looking at the correspondence and did not think that he needed an attorney.
Ald. Zamarripa said that this application has wasted a tremendous amount of the City’s resources including the time that MPD has been waiting here to testify. She also asked Atty. Gresham if it is appropriate to continue with the hearing process.
Atty. Gresham said that we are in safe territory regarding providing adequate notice and that the applicant was aware of the situation as he requested to hold the application two times before.
Ald. Zamarripa made the motion to proceed despite the applicant’s request.
Ald. Spiker said that the applicant stated that he received the hearing notice and that he chose not to bring an attorney today.
A roll call was made. The motion prevailed 5 0.
There were no neighbors present to testify.
Ald. Zamarripa said that MPD is here to testify.
Office Boyd was sworn in.
Atty. Nathaniel Adamson appeared on behalf of MPD and said that MPD continues to object to the renewal of the licenses for El Inferno and that Officer Boyd will start to testify beginning where the cocaine was stored, where some of the money recovered from the business was located and that Mr. Martinez was interviewed by Law Enforcement (not included in the report) on May 17, 2024 and that at this point, MPD will be presenting evidence of the entire investigation.
Police Officer Boyd – said that she works on The Milwaukee Safe Streets Task Force with the FBI regarding drug dealing investigations. She continued saying that on May 2, 2024, she was in charge of the El Inferno warrant and recovered 2.9 grams of cocaine at the backroom/storage and ice machine area and $31,000 cash scattered in places ($14,000 was found in bags inside the freezer), and one pill bottle (where the cocaine came from) on one shelf. She added that they did a lot of surveillance during the investigation, saw lots of hand to hand drug dealing, that their targets of the investigation were always supplying customers with narcotics and that they did controlled purchases with their confidential informants. She added that they were able to buy a half kilo of cocaine which resulted in 10 arrests and more money and guns were recovered.
Atty. Adamson asked Officer Boyd if the hand to hand transaction happened inside or outside this bar.
Officer Boyd said that deals happened inside and outside.
Atty. Adamson asked if the half kilo of cocaine purchased was at a meeting that happened at “El Inferno”.
Officer Boyd said that it is correct.
Atty. Adamson asked if on the interview made to Mr. Martinez on May 17, 2024 he talked about how he got involved with this business.
Officer Boyd said that Mr. Martinez stated that his friend Rafa (Mr. Martinez does not know his last name), asked him to put his name on the license because the wife was no longer interested in running the bar. That technically, he is a bartender and cleans up the bar, that he agreed to be the licensee and that he does not receive any money for being the licensee.
Atty. Adamson asked if Mr. Martinez made any comments about selling controlled substances.
Officer Boyd said that Mr. Martinez acknowledged seeing several patrons selling drugs and that he asked patrons not to use drugs inside the bar. That here and there he has found drugs on the floor while cleaning. She continued saying that Mr. Martinez said that sometimes, he would hold 3 bowls of drugs to be picked up by other people. She added that it is obvious that Mr. Martinez was aware of the drug dealing.
Atty. Adamson asked if Mr. Martinez purchased any illegal drugs for his personal use at the bar.
Officer Boyd said that Mr. Martinez admitted it.
Ald. Zamarripa asked Officer Boyd if the applicant mentioned something about receiving money for being the agent of the bar.
Officer Boyd said that Mr. Martinez stated that he receives $750 per week as a bartender and to clean up the bar, but that he does not receive any of the profits for being the licensee. She added that he does not pay the bills nor is he in charge of the paperwork and that he does not know how much the bar makes. She also mentioned that Mr. Martinez said that he did not know what was in the freezer the day of the warrant.
Ald. Zamarripa asked Officer Boyd if Mr. Martinez who is present here, admitted to selling drugs in the bar.
Officer Boyd said that the applicant admitted to holding the drugs and handed them out at pick up.
Ald. Burgelis asked the applicant if he has any reaction about MPD’s testimony.
The applicant said that he would like to continue working.
Ald. Zamarripa said that she is dismayed by the MPD testimony and is very disappointed of the applicant’s refusal to talk.
Ald. Zamarripa moved nonrenewal based upon the preponderance of the evidence in the police report, MPD testimony and aldermanic testimony that demonstrates the operation results in a threat to health, safety and welfare of the public in addition to the illegal drug activity. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)
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Minutes note: 15 ECHOLS, Alexander M, Agent for "WILSON CLUB AND CAFE, LLC", Class B Tavern, Public Entertainment Premises and Food Dealer Licenses Application Requesting Instrumental Musicians, Disc Jockey, Jukebox, Karaoke, 2 Amusement Machines, Comedy Acts, Poetry Readings, Patrons Dancing and 1 Pool Table for "WILSON CLUB AND CAFE" at 1008 W CENTER St.
The applicant was present and said that the neighborhood wants the bar open.
There were no neighbors present to testify.
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Mr. Ellzey (LAS for Ald. Stamper) said that Ald. Stamper has been in contact with the applicant since he bought the building and conducted a walk in the neighborhood finding no objections.
Ald. Spiker moved approval. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)
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Minutes note: 15 GRANT, Bria S, Agent for "THE SOCIAL INC.", Class B Tavern, Public Entertainment Premises and Food Dealer Licenses Application Requesting Instrumental Musicians, Disc Jockey, Jukebox, Karaoke, Bands, Poetry Readings and Comedy Acts for "THE SOCIAL" at 2501 W North Av.
The applicant was not present.
Mr. Ellzey requested that the application be held for a neighborhood meeting.
Ald. Burgelis moved to hold the application to the call of the chair. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)
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Minutes note: 15 SULTAN, Aftab, Agent for "Sultan Enterprises LLC", Extended Hours Establishments, Filling Station, Food Dealer and Weights & Measures Licenses Renewal Application for "Lisbon BP" at 2624 W Lisbon Av. (Expires 1/31/2025)
The applicant was present along with Atty. Maistelman.
Atty. Maistelman said that the police report is extensive and that his client was issued a nuisance letter. He added they put a meeting together to address the nuisance and that MPD approved the plan the very same day. He added that the plan and letter of acceptance is part of the record now and that there were only 3 incidences after the meeting, which shows that the plan is working. He also mentioned that they are following the plan of operations and that they will be filing a RO against one individual who keeps coming back causing trouble.
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Ald. Pratt asked if there has been some training regarding calling the report for those 4 incidents that they were not cooperative.
Atty. Maistelman said that there has been training on the matter and that they have hired a new security company as well.
Individuals in objection:
Gerald Coon – 1731 N 32nd St – said that he has lived there for 36 years, that he picks up garbage on his reflective orange vest the entire week. He added that this gas station affects severely the neighborhood and that this area is the perfect ecosystem for drugs, prostitution and the garbage that never ends. He said that he is looking for the committee to reduce the hours.
Ald. Burgelis said that the shooting incidences did not happen after hours.
The applicant said that he is aware but that this measure will improve other aspects.
Adrian Spencer – said that she works for the Midtown Neighborhood Alliance and what that she hears the most, is that people do not feel safe there and that she experiences the same.
Megan Shepard Smith – 1935 N 25th St – said that she works for the Midtown Neighborhood Alliance and that the objection is based on the drug dealing, garbage and prostitution around. She added that this business is permitting a lot of what is happening around and that there was no proactive measures to address the neighbors’ concerns. She added that neighbors want to be heard and that their suggestions must be taken in consideration.
Ald. Burgelis asked the applicant if she has noticed a change since October.
Ms. Shepard Smith admitted that there has been a slight change.
William Smith – Midtown Neighborhood Alliance – said that he wants to reiterate the need to work with the applicant.
Mr. Ellzey thanked the witnesses for being here and said that they want to hold the application in order to make sure that the plan includes what the community needs.
Atty. Maistelman agreed.
Ald. Pratt moved to hold the application to the call of the chair. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)
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Minutes note: 15 BENIPAL, Simranjeet S, Agent for "WISCONSIN BENIPAL, LLC", Extended Hours Establishments, Filling Station, Food Dealer and Weights & Measures Licenses Renewal Application for "LISBON GAS & FOOD" at 3033 W LISBON Av. (Expires 1/31/2025)
The applicant was present and regarding the items in the police report he said that, item 42 was a about a stolen vehicle while bumping gas and that no one was hurt. For the following item he said that it was an attempt to high jack the car but that the owner ran into the store, the store was locked and the vehicle was unable to be moved so the thieves ran away. He added that he talked to Ald. Stamper immediately after and they came up with doubling up employees and to set up a microphone and speaker to ask people to leave the premises if they look suspicious. He explained that the idea is to monitor better the parking lot and the pumping area. He said that item 49 was medical related and that they called for help, that item 50 was about a customer who let the car open with the keys inside; that item 51 happened at the curb but that his address was used because he was the one who called too. He mentioned that items 52-55 are about the same person with mental issues and heavy drug use who caused a lot of damage to the store. He added that he was able to get a RO.
He also said that the location is kept clean inside and outside, that is well lit and that they do the best they can do to run it and that they have complied with Ald. Stamper’s suggestions.
Individuals in objection:
Megan Sheperd Smith – said that she has no remarks.
Adrian Spencer – said that this location causes a great amount of concern among residents and herself. She added that visible trafficking happens a lot between vehicles and they have seen a guy wearing a mask and carrying a long gun. She added that they need safe places for the children to shop for candy and that she has not seen any improvement at this location. She also said that neighbors prefer to go further to buy gasoline because they feel unsafe there.
Gerald Coon – said that sex trafficking is evident at this location and that the extended hours promotes that. He also said that he challenges the owner because the store is not clean and that he has pictures from Saturday morning to share.
Ald. Burgelis asked how many calls for service MPD has received after October.
Sgt. Velasquez said that 14 calls have been received.
Ms. Lopez said that we need to add on file all the updates to the plan mentioned by Mr. Ellzey.
Ald. Westmoreland moved to amend the plan of operations with cleaning the premises 5x/day, to hire a Security Company from April thru September from 9pm to 9am and to double up staff 24hr/day.
Mr. Ellzey said that Ald. Stamper has no objections.
Ald. Burgelis moved approval as amended with a warning letter. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0
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01 YOUNG, Patrick, Agent for "Seven Stars Auto Parts, LLC", Recycling, Salvaging, or Towing Premises License Transfer Application Adding Dealing and Removing Junk/Valuable Metal for "Wrench N Go" at 3520-3626 W Mill Rd.
04 MARCUS, David J, Agent for "AJ Bombers MKE, LLC", Class B Tavern, Public Entertainment Premises, Food Dealer and Sidewalk Dining Licenses Renewal Application with Removing/Adding Stockholder for "AJ Bombers" at 1245 N WATER St.
04 MARCUS, David J, Agent for "Blue Bat Kitchen MKE, LLC", Class B Tavern, Public Entertainment Premises, Food Dealer and Sidewalk Dining Licenses Renewal Application with Removing/Adding Stockholder for "Blue Bat Kitchen" at 249 N WATER St.
04 MARCUS, David J, Agent for "EDISON MKE LLC", Class B Tavern, Public Entertainment Premises, Food Dealer and Sidewalk Dining Licenses Renewal Application with Removing/Adding Stockholder for "The Edison" at 322 N BROADWAY.
04 MARCUS, David J, Agent for "Onesto MKE, LLC", Class B Tavern, Public Entertainment Premises, Food Dealer and Sidewalk Dining Licenses Renewal Application with Removing/Adding Stockholder for "Onesto" at 221-223 N Broadway.
04 MARCUS, David J, Agent for "Smoke Shack Mke, LLC", Class B Tavern, Public Entertainment Premises and Food Dealer Licenses Renewal Application with Removing/Adding Stockholder for "Smoke Shack" at 332 N Milwaukee St.
04 PFALLER, Nora A, Agent for "875 E WISCONSIN LEASE CO, LLC", Loading Zone License Renewal Application with Change of Agent for "875 E WISCONSIN" at 875 E WISCONSIN Av.
04 RIVERA, Edgar, Agent for "GO GROCER MKE, INC Class A Malt & Class A Liquor and Food Dealer Licenses Renewal Application with Change of Agent, Removing Stockholder, Transfer of Stock and Change of Trade Name for "GO GROCER MKE #2" at 934 W JUNEAU Av.
05 GLIATIS, Gus, Agent for "EL GRECO, INC", Class B Tavern and Food Dealer Licenses Transfer Application with Change of Agent, Removing/Adding Stockholder and Change of Hours From Opening 6AM Sun-Sat and Closing 2AM Sun-Thu and 2:30AM Fri & Sat; To Open 7AM Sun-Sat and Close at 3PM Mon-Wed, 9PM Sun & Thu and 9:30PM Fri & Sat for "EL GRECO RESTAURANT" at 9143 W APPLETON Av.
13 GHOTRA, Iqbal K, Agent for "GURU BEER & LIQUOR, LLC", Class A Malt & Class A Liquor License Renewal Application with Removing Stockholder and Transfer of Stock for "GURU BEER & LIQUOR" at 3404 S 27TH St
Ald. Pratt moved approval of the "Agenda Only" items. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0) | AMENDED | Pass | 5:0 |
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Minutes note: Warning Letter
HERWIG, Kevin M Class D Operator’s License Renewal Application
POPPIE, Adam Class D Operator’s License Renewal Application
VAN DER PUY, Zachary M Class D Operator’s License Renewal Application
POWELL, James R Class D Operator’s License Application
RAMIREZ, Alma Rosa Class D Operator’s License Application
DEAR, Charles Dominick Class D Operator’s License Application
HAGEN, Lindsey Class D Operator’s License Application
HUBBARD, David, Agent for "DAVES HANDY HUB LLC", Home Improvement Contractor's License Application for "DAVES HANDY HUB" at 8303 N TEUTONIA Av.
15 SIDDIQUIE, Shahan, Agent for "SIDDIQUIE BROTHERS LLC", Filling Station, Food Dealer and Weights & Measures Licenses Renewal Application for "Citgo on Vliet" at 3308 W VLIET St.
Ald. Westmoreland moved approval of the "Warning Letter" items. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0) | AMENDED | Pass | 5:0 |
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