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Meeting Name: LICENSES COMMITTEE Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/26/2011 8:30 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Room 301-B, City Hall
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     Meeting convened at 8:42 a.m.    Roll call Not available
     Individuals also present: Rebecca Grill, License Division Manager Adam Stephens, Assistant City Attorney Sgt. Chad Raden, License Investigation Unit - MPD Officer Tracy Tabiadon, License Investigation - MPD    Not available
     8:30 a.m.    Not available
110623 01.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to shooting gallery licenses.

Minutes note: Individual appearing: Ald. Terry Witkowski, Aldermanic District 13
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110623 0 OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to shooting gallery licenses.

Minutes note: Ald. Zielinski moved to accept Proposed Substitute A. (Prevailed 3-0)
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110623 1 OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to shooting gallery licenses.

Minutes note: No public testimony.
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110694 02.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to grounds for denial, non-renewal, revocation or suspension of a home improvement contractor or salesperson license.RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGEPass3:0 Action details Not available
110675 03.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to temporary food dealer’s license regulations, and exemption of children-operated lemonade and kool-aid stands from obtaining a food dealer’s license.

Minutes note: Individual appearing: Linda Elmer, License Division Ald. Kovac joined the committee at 8:52 a.m. Ald. Kovac moved to accept Proposed Substitute A. (Prevailed 4-0)
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110675 1 OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to temporary food dealer’s license regulations, and exemption of children-operated lemonade and kool-aid stands from obtaining a food dealer’s license.RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGEPass4:0 Action details Not available
110241 04.MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: Ald. Hamilton joined the committee at 8:59 a.m.
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110241 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: 08 ESCOBAR, Valdemar, Agent for "EL REY DEL POLLO LLC", Class B Tavern and Record Spin License Renewal Applications with change of agent as agent for "Fiesta Garibaldi Chicken Palace" at 3433 W NATIONAL Av. (expired 9/20/2011) Applicant was not present. Ald. Robert Donovan, Aldermanic District 8, was present to suggest nonrenewal based upon second nonappearance. Ald. Zielinski moved nonrenewal based upon a second nonappearance. (Prevailed 5-0)
AMENDEDPass5:0 Action details Not available
110241 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: 08 GUTIERREZ GARNICA, Angel, Class B Tavern License Renewal Application for "TAQUERIA EL JALAPENO" at 2106 W NATIONAL Av. (expires 9/26/2011) Applicant was not present. Ald. Donovan was present. Ald. Coggs moved to hold the application at the call of the Chair. (Prevailed 5-0)
AMENDEDPass5:0 Action details Not available
110241 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: 08 SIVONGSA, Raphael, Class B Fermented Malt Beverage and Class C Wine Retailer's License Applications for "Thai Lotus" at 3800 W National Av. Raphael Sivongsa, applicant 2465 W. Juneau Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53233 No neighborhood testimony. Ald. Donovan was present with no objections. Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
AMENDEDPass5:0 Action details Not available
110241 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: 15 DAHADHA, Adli A, Agent for "Wright & Save, LLC", Food Dealer Retail Application as agent for "Wright & Save Foods" at 2478 N 38th St. Adli A. Dahadha, Agt. 4047 Caulfield Ave., St Francis, WI 53235 No neighborhood testimony. Legislative Aide Keith Stanley, on behalf of Ald. Willie Hines in the 15th Aldermanic District, was present to state that the previous owner at the location had issues but will leave it up to the committee to make a decision. Ald. Hamilton moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
AMENDEDPass5:0 Action details Not available
110241 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: 15 HARMON, William J, Class B Tavern and Record Spin License Application for "T + B's Fun House" at 2444 W Fond du Lac Av. William J. Harmon, applicant 725 N. 22nd St., Milwaukee, WI 53233 No neighborhood testimony. Mr. Stanley, on behalf of Ald. Hines, was present with no objections. Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
AMENDEDPass5:0 Action details Not available
110241 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: 10 SYED, Tauqir H, Agent for "SAYYED ENTERPRISES, INC", Extended Hours Establishments Application (24 hours/7 days a week) as agent for "CENTER STREET CITGO" at 5758 W APPLETON Av. Tauqir H. Syed, Agt. 5758 W. Appleton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53210 Also appearing with the applicant: Steve Sharp, architect, 5110 W. Loomis Rd., Waterford, WI 53185 No neighborhood testimony. Legislative Aide Amanda Williams, on behalf of Ald. Michael Murphy in the 10th Aldermanic District, was present to testify neighborhood concerns of trash and loitering associated with the outside gas pump operation. Ms. Williams said to hold the application. Ald. Coggs moved to hold the application at the call of the Chair. (Prevailed 5-0)
AMENDEDPass5:0 Action details Not available
110241 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: 14 COLE, William M, Class B Tavern License Application for "W+B's Irish Pub" at 2685 S 9TH Pl. Applicant was not present. No neighborhood testimony. Ald. Zielinski moved to make a Board of Zoning Appeals (BOZA) hearing summary, provided by him, and the entire police report as part of the record. There were no objections. Ald. Zielinski moved denial and to declare the location unfit based upon the BOZA hearing summary and the police report. (Prevailed 5-0)
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110241 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: 14 MONTENEGRO, Francisco, Agent for "Taqueria La Salsa, LLC", Class B Tavern License Application as agent for "Restaurant La Salsa" at 117-119 E Oklahoma Av. Francisco Montenegro, Agt. 117-119 E. Oklahoma Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53207 Also appearing with the applicant: Robert Montemayor, 3014 S. 13th St., Milwaukee, WI 53215 No neighborhood testimony. Ald. Zielinski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
AMENDEDPass5:0 Action details Not available
110241 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: 14 BAYLEY, Dawn M., Agent for “Sal B, LLC”, Class A Malt & Class A Liquor License for “Piggly Wiggly Supermarket #71” at 123 W. Oklahoma Avenue. Ald. Zielinski moved for separate action. Meeting recessed at 9:42 a.m. Meeting reconvened at 9:46 a.m. Jim Owczarski, Deputy City Clerk, appeared at the table. He stated that a license application can be moved for division of the action or separate action and is not subject to a vote. Dawn M. Bayley, Agt. 123 W. Oklahoma Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53207 Also appearing with the applicant: Salvatore Bukera, 675 E. Fountainview Dr., Mundelein, IL 60060 Individuals appearing in opposition: Philip Markey, 3155 S. Howell Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53207 Ann Kimpel, 3155 S. Howell Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53207 Mr. Markey and Ms. Kimpel opposed based upon a lack of a fair level playing field and competition. They said that they felt they were the first in line to sell liquor from their business. They said that they currently do not sell liquor, despite possessing such a license, based on a previous agreement with Ald. Zielinski. Ald. Bohl moved that the issues of Mr. Markey and Kimpel were a separate matter and had no bearing on the application in question. Ald. Zielinski moved approval and to refer the Class A Malt & Class A Liquor license application, file number 110753 as a result of separate action, to the Common Council meeting on October 27, 2011. (Prevailed 4-0)
AMENDEDPass4:0 Action details Not available
110241 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: 01 DAHIR, Marouf M, Agent for "MAROUF INVESTMENT, LLC", Class A Malt & Class A Liquor License Application as agent for "AYESH FOOD" at 1951 W HAMPTON Av. Applicant was not present. Ms. Grill said that she received a call from the applicant to request to hold the application. Individuals present in opposition: Brenda Broughton, Block Watch Captain, 4718 N. Parkway Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53209 Kimberly Foster, 5119 N. 24th Pl., Milwaukee, WI 53209 Eloise Yantawood, 4891 N. 19th St., Milwaukee, WI 53209 Ms. Broughton testified that there is undesirable loitering at the corner where the store is located. Ms. Foster testified that there are illegal parking, selling of drugs, loitering, trash, and nuisance at the existing store. Ms. Yantawood testified to seeing old meat products and alcohol sales at the the business. Ald. Hamilton moved denial and to declare the location unfit based upon neighborhood testimony, nonappearance, and overconcentration of alcohol beverage outlets in the area. (Prevailed 5-0)
AMENDEDPass5:0 Action details Not available
110241 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: 13 BERLIN, Paul M, Agent for "Wings 27 LLC", Class B Tavern License Application as agent for "Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar" at 3636 S 27th St. Paul M. Berlin, Agt. 411 E. Verona Ave., Verona, WI 53593 No neighborhood testimony. Ald. Terry Witkowski, Aldermanic District 13, was present in support. Ald. Coggs moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)
AMENDEDPass4:0 Action details Not available
110241 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: 13 FARAH, Othman A, Agent for "Farah Mini Mart, LLC", Food Dealer Retail Application as agent for "Lincoln Tobacco & Cell" at 1724-26 W Lincoln Av. Othman A. Farah, Agt. 6455 S 20TH St., #1, Oak Creek, WI 53154 Ms. Tabiadon said that the police report was not properly noticed to the applicant. Ald. Bohl moved that the police report be excluded from consideration. No neighborhood testimony. Ald. Witkowski was present with no objections based upon agreement with the applicant to not sell cigarettes and food to school children one half hour after the end of the school day. Ald. Coggs moved to amend the Plan of Operation to include the agreement between the applicant and Ald. Witkowski for the business to not sell cigarettes and to not sell food to school children for a duration up to one half hour after the end day of the neighboring school in the area. There were no objections. Ald. Kovac moved approval as amended. (Prevailed 5-0)
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110241 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: 13 KAUR, Manpreet, Agent for "Gunny Food Mart Inc", Class A Fermented Malt Beverage Retailer'sand Food Dealer License Applications as agent for "Express Pantry" at 1804 W Lincoln Av. Manpreet Kaur, Agt. 3319 W River Meadow Ct., Franklin, WI 53132 Also appearing with the applicant: Rupinder Arora, translator, 6963 S. Cardinal Dr., Franklin, WI 53132 Sadwinder Singh, husband, 3319 W River Meadow Ct., Franklin, WI 53132 No neighborhood testimony. Ald. Witkowski was present with no objections based upon agreement with the applicant to removed the payphone, pick up litter regularly, not sell cigarettes, and not sell food to school children after the end day of the neighboring school in the area. Ald. Coggs moved to amend the Plan of Operation to include the agreement between the applicant and Ald. Witkowski for the business to removed the payphone, pick up litter regularly, not sell cigarettes, and not sell food to school children after the end day of the neighboring school in the area. Ald. Hamilton moved approval as amended. (Prevailed 4-0)
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110241 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: 13 STERN, JR, Joseph G , Class B Tavern and Tavern Dance License Renewal Applications with change of hours for "JUG HEADS" at 3675 S 13TH St. (expires 10/28/2011) Joseph G. Stern, Jr., applicant 3675 S. 13th St., Milwaukee, WI 53221 Ms. Grill said that there is not a change of hours. No neighborhood testimony. Ald. Witkowski was present to recommend approval. Ald. Zielinski moved approval with a warning letter based upon item # 9 on the police report. (Prevailed 5-0)
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110241 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: 03 DOMNITZ, Ari B, Agent for "Karma-Milwaukee, LLC", Class B Tavern, Instrumental Music and Record Spin License Applications as agent for "Karma Bar & Grill" at 600 E OGDEN Av. Ari B. Domnitz, Agt., represented by counsel, Atty. Kelly Siebel 600 E. Ogden Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53202 Mr. Domnitz requested to hold the Instrumental Music license. No neighborhood testimony. Ald. Kovac moved approval of the Class B Tavern and Record Spin licenses and to hold the Instrumental Music license application to the call of the Chair. (Prevailed 5-0)
AMENDEDPass5:0 Action details Not available
110241 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: 03 METCALFE, Suzzette R, Agent for "METCALFE RESTAURANT, INC", Class B Tavern and Instrumental Music License Renewal Applications as agent for "The Pasta Tree Restaurant & Wine Bar" at 1503 N FARWELL Av. (expires 10/22/2011) Applicant was not present. No neighborhood testimony. Ald. Kovac moved to hold the application to the call of the Chair. (Prevailed 5-0)
AMENDEDPass5:0 Action details Not available
110241 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: 03 MUELLER, Jennifer A, Class B Tavern and Tavern Dance License Renewal Application for "CIRCLE A" at 932 E CHAMBERS St. (expires 10/12/2011) Jennifer A. Mueller, applicant 932 E. Chambers St., Milwaukee, WI 53212 No neighborhood testimony. Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)
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     Meeting recessed at 10:58 a.m.    Not available
     Meeting reconvened at 11:07 a.m.    Not available
110241 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: 06 DHINDSA, Amandeep K, Agent for "INDERPRI CORPORATION", Class A Malt & Class A Liquor License Renewal Application as agent for "CORNER LIQUOR II" at 3079 N HOLTON St. (expires 10/6/2011) Amandeep K. Dhindsa, Agt. 3079 N. Holton St., Milwaukee, WI 53212 Also appearing with the applicant: Marvin Pratt, 4045 N. 16th St., Milwaukee, WI 53219 Inderjit Dhindsa, 6601 Whitnall Edge Rd., Franklin, WI 53132 Individual appearing in neutrality: Lauren Christenberg, 3061A N. Pierce St., Milwaukee, WI 53212, testified as to the applicant's engagement in an alcohol beverage course with her organization. Ald. Coggs moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
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110241 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: 06 RANDALL, Timothy J, Agent for "PH HOSPITALITY GROUP, LLC", Extended Hours Establishments Application as agent for "PIZZA HUT" at 334 E CAPITOL DR. Timothy J. Randall, Agt. 10930 W. Potter Rd., Suite A, Wauwatosa, WI 53226 No neighborhood testimony. Ald. Coggs moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
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110241 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: 06 STEWART, Jessica P , Class B Tavern and Record Spin License Renewal Applications with change of hours for "STEWART'S REST SPOT" at 1422 W ATKINSON Av. (expires 10/11/2011) Jessica P. Stewart, applicant 7240 W. Grantosa Dr., Milwaukee, WI 53218 Also appearing with the applicant: Demetrius Meeks, 5114 N. 22nd St., Milwaukee, WI 53209 No neighborhood testimony. Ald. Coggs moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
AMENDEDPass5:0 Action details Not available
110241 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: 06 ALLEN, Elizabeth F, Agent for "Phaye's Blues Spot, LLC", Class B Tavern License Transfer - Change of Location (from 333 E Keefe) as agent for "Exclusive Pub & Eatery" at 2213 N Martin L King Jr DR. Elizabeth F. Allen, Agt. 6021 W. Spencer Pl., Milwaukee, WI 53218 Individual appearing in opposition: Fletcher Crawford, President of the Hyde Park Neighborhood Association, 406 W. Lloyd St., Milwaukee, WI 53202 He testified, on behalf of the neighborhood association, that there are parking issues with the location and that the applicant failed to forward to the association a parking agreement and operation plan. Ald. Coggs moved to hold the application to the call of the Chair. (Prevailed 5-0)
AMENDEDPass5:0 Action details Not available
110241 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: 06 ELIM, Ivory, Class B Tavern License Renewal and NEW Tavern Dance and Record Spin Applications for "ELIM'S LOUNGE" at 3501 N 6TH St. (expires 10/22/2011) Ivory Elim, applicant 3501 N. 6th St., Milwaukee, WI 53212 Also appearing with the applicant: McWillie Lewis, 4939 N. 62nd St., Milwaukee, WI 53218 Ald. Coggs said the applicant and his attorney requested to hold both applications. Mr. Elim concurred. Ald. Coggs moved to hold the application to the call of the Chair. (Prevailed 5-0)
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110241 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: 06 JONES, Kizzy T, Food Dealer -Restaurant Application for "Precious" at 3800 N Teutonia Av. Kizzy T. Jones, applicant 4944 N. 27th St., Milwaukee, WI 53209 No neighborhood testimony. Ald. Coggs moved approval contingent upon the applicant providing proof of satisfying outstanding fines to the License Division by the end of the business day on October 6, 2011 or the application will be remanded back to committee. (Prevailed 5-0)
AMENDEDPass5:0 Action details Not available
110241 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: 06 NASH, Eddie D, Class B Tavern License Transfer - Change of Location for "The Bounty Bar" at 333 E Keefe Av. Eddie D. Nash, applicant 4509 N. 48th St., Milwaukee, WI 53218 No neighborhood testimony. Ald. Coggs moved to make a three page document, which includes a copy of the rental agreement, as part of the record. There were no objections. Ald. Coggs moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
AMENDEDPass5:0 Action details Not available
110241 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: 06 RICE, Geninne , Class B Tavern License Application - Change of Hours for "JUST GEE GEE'S" at 3941 N TEUTONIA Av. Geninne Rice, applicant 2327 W. Vine St., Milwaukee, WI 53205 Also appearing with the applicant in support: McWillie Lewis, 4939 N. 62nd St., Milwaukee, WI 53218 No neighborhood testimony. Ald. Coggs moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
AMENDEDPass5:0 Action details Not available
110241 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: 06 MARTIN, Malcolm D, Class B Tavern and Tavern Dance License Applications for "Malcolm's Lounge 4101" at 4101 N Port Washington Av. Malcolm D. Martin, applicant 1120 E. Pleasant St., Milwaukee, WI 53203 Mr. Martin did not acknowledge receipt of the notice of the hearing. Ms. Grill said that the Tavern Dance license application had been withdrawn. Ald. Coggs moved to hold the application to the call of the Chair. (Prevailed 5-0)
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     Meeting recessed at 12:25 p.m. Chris Lee, Staff Assistant    Not available