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Meeting Name: LICENSES COMMITTEE Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 6/1/2012 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Room 301-B, City Hall
Special
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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     Meeting convened at 9:10 a.m.    Roll call Not available
     Individuals also present: Tom Wessel, Assistant License Division Manager Officer Tracy Tabiadon, Milwaukee Police Department License Investigation Unit Adam Stephens, Assistant City Attorney    Not available
120141 01.MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.    Action details Not available
120141 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: 03 ATINSKY, Bryan, Agent for "The Milwaukee Filling Station, Inc", Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment License Applications (Entertainment includes: Instrumental Music) as agent for "The Riverwest Filling Station" at 701 E KEEFE Av. Bryan Atinsky, Agt., represented by counsel, Atty. Jan Pierce 1750 W. Good Hope Rd., Glendale, WI 53209 Individual appearing in support: Ruth Weill, 2859 N. Booth St., Milwaukee, WI 53212 Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
AMENDEDPass5:0 Action details Not available
120141 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: 03 DIMITROPOULOS, George, Agent for "Olena, Inc", Class B Fermented Malt Beverage Retailer's and C Wine License Application as agent for "Greek Village Gyros" at 1888 N HUMBOLDT Av #101. George Dimitropoulos, Agt. 17800 W. North Ave., Brookfield, WI 53045 No neighborhood testimony. Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
AMENDEDPass5:0 Action details Not available
120141 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: 03 AZZARELLO, Pietro, Agent for "VITUCCI'S, INC", Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Applications as agent for "VITUCCI'S COCKTAIL LOUNGE" at 1832 E NORTH Av. (expires 6/30/2012) Agent did not appear. Representing the agent was counsel, Atty. Franklyn Gimbel. Also appearing: Frank Vitucci, General Manager, 2339 N. Cramer St., Milwaukee, WI 53211 Michael Vitucci, Business Owner, 830 Wedgewood Ct., Lindenhurst, IL 60046 Atty. Gimbel said that the licensee will not be a sponsor of the Stumble Pub Crawl event. Ald. Coggs moved to amend the Plan of Operation to reflect that the business will not be a sponsor of the Stumble Pub Crawl event. There were no objections. Individual appearing with no objections: Michael Maierle, Greenwich Village Association, 2018 E. Greenwich Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53211 Ald. Kovac moved to make pub crawl promotional materials, provided by Mr. Maierle, as part of the record. There were no objections. Individuals appearing in opposition: John Bleidorn, 2755 N. Murray St., Milwaukee, WI 53211 Steve Klebar, Murray Hill Neighborhood Association, 2523 N. Cramer St., Milwaukee, WI 53211 Ald. Kovac moved approval, as amended. (Prevailed 5-0)
AMENDEDPass5:0 Action details Not available
120141 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: 03 SCHMIDT, JR, Robert C., Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment License Renewal Applications for "R C'S" at 1530 E NORTH Av. (expires 6/30/2012) Robert C. Schmidt, Jr., applicant 2690 N. Lake Dr., Milwaukee, WI 53211 Appearing with the applicant: Michael Floyd, 3053 N. Shepard Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53211 Individuals appearing in opposition: Michael Maierle, Greenwich Village Association, 2018 E. Greenwich Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53211 Cindy Clugge, Greenwich Village Association, 2018 E. Greenwich Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53211 Individual appearing in support: Frank Vitucci, General Manager, 2339 N. Cramer St., Milwaukee, WI 53211 Mr. Schmidt said that the business will continue to participate and sponsor in pub crawl events. Ald. Kovac moved approval with a warning letter based on applicant testimony of continued sponsorship in pub crawl events. (Prevailed 5-0)
AMENDEDPass5:0 Action details Not available
120141 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: 03 SIDOFF, Cynthia L, Agent for "HOOLIGAN'S SUPER IRISH DELI & BAR, INC", Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment License Renewal Applications as agent for "HOOLIGAN'S" at 2017 E NORTH Av. (expires 6/30/2012) Cynthia L. Sidoff, Agt., and John Sidoff, husband 910 E. Donges Lane, Bayside, WI 53217 Individuals appearing in opposition: Cindy Clugge, Greenwich Village Association, 2018 E. Greenwich Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53211 Michael Maierle, Greenwich Village Association, 2018 E. Greenwich Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53211 Gerard Capell, Murray Hill Neighborhood Association, 2954 N. Frederick Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53211 Individuals appearing in support: Rebecca Fitch, 2804 N. Grant Blvd., Milwaukee, WI 53210 Michael Ellis, employee, 3278 N. 12th St., Milwaukee, WI 53206 Mr. Sidoff said that the business will continue to participate and sponsor in pub crawl events. Ald. Kovac moved approval with a warning letter based on applicant testimony of continued participation and sponsorship in pub crawl events. (Prevailed 5-0)
AMENDEDPass5:0 Action details Not available
120141 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: 04 FINCH-NEHRING, Anne C, Agent for "Nehring's Family Market LLC", Class B Tavern License Application as agent for "Nehring's Family Market" at 400 N Water St #6. Anne C. Finch-Nehring, Agt. 2885 S. Superior St., Milwaukee, WI 53207 No neighborhood testimony. Ald. Robert Bauman, 4th Aldermanic District, was present with no objections. Ald. Dudzik moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
AMENDEDPass5:0 Action details Not available
120141 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: 04 ROSYNEK, Judy L, Agent for "First MKD, LLC", Class B Tavern License Application as agent for "Hilton Garden Inn" at 611 N BROADWAY. Judy L. Rosynek, Agt. W336 S8586 Highway E, Mukwonago, WI 53149 Appearing with the agent: Jim Hobado, 49 Claria Dr., Roselle, IL 60172 No neighborhood testimony. Ald. Bauman was present with no objections. Ald. Dudzik moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
AMENDEDPass5:0 Action details Not available
120141 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: 04 CADD, James A, Agent for "ASTOR RESTAURANT, LLC", Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment License Renewal Applications as agent for "ASTOR RESTAURANT" at 920-24 E JUNEAU Av. (expires 6/15/2012) Agent did not appear. No neighborhood testimony. Ald. Bauman was present with concerns. Ald. Dudzik moved to hold the application to the call of the Chair. (Prevailed 5-0)
AMENDEDPass5:0 Action details Not available
120141 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: 04 JONES, Victor R, Agent for "VICTOR'S ON VAN BUREN, INC", Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment License Renewal Applications with change of entertainment as agent for "VICTOR'S" at 1230 N VAN BUREN St. (expires 6/30/2012) Victor R. Jones, Agt. 2968 N. Sheppard Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53211 Appearing with the agent: Vic Jones, N33 W33202 Maplewood Rd., Lake Wissota, WI 54729 No neighborhood testimony. Ald. Bauman was present with concerns regarding loud music and tent events at the business. Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0-1)
AMENDEDPass4:0 Action details Not available
120141 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: 04 KING, Robert F, Agent for "CLUB HAVANA, LLC", Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment License Renewal Applications with change of hours and entertainment as agent for "BAD GENIE ROCK LOUNGE" at 789 N JEFFERSON St. (expires 6/18/2012) Robert F. King, Agt. 2333 N. Palmer St., Milwaukee, WI 53212 No neighborhood testimony Ald. Bauman was present with no objections. Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
AMENDEDPass5:0 Action details Not available
120141 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: 04 SHAIKH, Omar L, Agent for "MI-KEY'S (MILWAUKEE) LLC", Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment License Renewal Applications with change of entertainment to include bands as agent for "MI-KEY'S" at 811 N JEFFERSON St. (expires 6/30/2012) Agent did not appear. Ald. Coggs moved to hold the application to the call of the Chair. (Prevailed 5-0)
AMENDEDPass5:0 Action details Not available
120141 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: 04 THAGGARD, Joyce K, Agent for "FAMILY DOLLAR STORES OF WISCONSIN, INC.", Food Dealer Retail Renewal Application with change of hours (Request to remain open until 10 pm instead of 9pm) as agent for "FAMILY DOLLAR STORE #6182" at 930 N 27TH St. (expires 6/30/2012) Agent did not appear. Representing and appearing as counsel to the agent: Atty. Michael Snider, 2386 N. Terrace Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53211 Ald. Perez moved to amend the application to reflect a closing time of 9 p.m. There were no objections. Ald. Bauman was present with no objections. Ald. Dudzik moved approval, as amended. (Prevailed 5-0)
AMENDEDPass5:0 Action details Not available
120141 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: 04 DEHNE, Jacob E, Agent for "MILWAUKEE 0020, LLC", Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment License Renewal Applications as agent for "SUITE" at 1101-03 N OLD WORLD THIRD St. (expires 6/23/2012) Jacob Dehne, Agt., represented by counsel, Atty. Michael Whitcomb 6923 W. Wisconsin Ave., Wauwatosa, WI 53213 No neighborhood testimony. Ald. Bauman was present with no objections. Ald. Bohl moved approval with a warning letter based on the police report. (Prevailed 5-0)
AMENDEDPass5:0 Action details Not available
120141 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: 04 SAFINA, Salvatore G, Agent for "TUTTO PROMOTIONS, LLC", Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment License Renewal Applications as agent for "TUTTO" at 1033 N OLD WORLD THIRD St. (expires 6/18/2012) Salvatore G. Safina, Agt., represented by counsel, Atty. Michael Maistelman 2925 Natures Bend, Kansasville, WI 53139 No neighborhood testimony. Ald. Bauman was present with no objections. Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
AMENDEDPass5:0 Action details Not available
     Meeting recessed at 11:50 a.m.    Not available
     Meeting reconvened at 12:38 p.m.    Not available
120141 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: 04 KRAHN, Scott A, Agent for "Six Star Holdings, LLC", Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment License Applications (Entertainment includes: adult entertainment, dancing by performers, disc jockey, patron contests and patrons dancing) as agent for "Silk" at 730 N Old World Third St. The agent did not appear at the table. Appearing as counsels to the agent: Atty. Michael Maistelman, 5027 W. North Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53208 Atty. Jeffrey Olson, 5027 W. North Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53208 Also appearing: John Ferraro, N52 W 24188 Taylor Woods Dr., Menomonee Falls, WI 53051 Sara Kringle, 5027 W. North Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53208 Ald. Kovac moved to make a City of Juneau letter, provided by Atty. Maistelman, as part of the record. There were no objections. Individuals appearing in opposition: Chad Vandenlangenberg, 720 N. Old World Third St., Milwaukee, WI 53202 Britney Crystal, 720 N. Old World Third St., Milwaukee, WI 53202 Max Gable, 720 N. Old World Third St., Milwaukee, WI 53202 Sherry Summers, 322 W. State St., #301, Milwaukee, WI 53202 Sarah Lewis, 720 N. Old World Third St., Milwaukee, WI 53202 Janet Miller, 720 N. Old World Third St., Milwaukee, WI 53202 Karen Bars, 720 N. Old World Third St., #1010, Milwaukee, WI 53202 Alietia McCoy, 720 N. Old World Third St., Milwaukee, WI 53202 David McCrackin, 720 N. Old World Third St., Milwaukee, WI 53202 Angela Mawball, 720 N. Old World Third St., Milwaukee, WI 53202 Pamela Westrova, 720 N. Old World Third St., Milwaukee, WI 53202 Donald Arenson, Downtown Neighborhood Association, 608 N. Broadway, Milwaukee, WI 53202 Steve Chernof, West Wisconsin Avenue Task Force, 3722 N. Lake Dr., Shorewood, WI 53211 Ald. Perez moved to make a Greater Milwaukee Committee opposition letter, provided by Mr. Chernof, as part of the record. There were no objections. Individuals appearing in opposition: Vanessa Koster, Department of City Development, 809 N. Broadway, Milwaukee, WI 53202 Gregory Patin, Department of City Development, 809 N. Broadway, Milwaukee, WI 53202 John Matheson, Siegel-Gallagher Management Company, 700 N. Water St., Milwaukee, WI 53202 Dan Wroblewski, Calliers International Vice President, 1243 N. 10th St., 3rd Floor, Milwaukee, WI 53205 Meeting recessed at 2:40 p.m. Meeting reconvened at 3:00 p.m. Individuals appearing in opposition: John Hennessy, 825-831 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53233 Kate Gerd, Spice House, 1031 N. Old World Third St., Milwaukee, WI 53203 Stacey Callies, Westown Association Executive Director, Milwaukee, WI 53202 Beth Nichols, Milwaukee Downtown Business Improvement District Executive Director, 930 E. Lyon St., Milwaukee, WI 53202 Atty. Deborah Tomczyk, Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren SC, 1000 W. Water St., Milwaukee, WI 53204 Ald. Kovac moved to make a handout, provided by Atty. Tomczyk, as part of the record. (Prevailed 4-1) No - Dudzik Individuals appearing in support: Craig Ploetz, W168 N11062 Ashbury Circle, Germantown, WI 53022 Tony Silva, 234 N. Broadway, Milwaukee, WI 53202 David Weir, building owner, 2602 E. Newberry Blvd., Milwaukee, WI 53211 Mr. Ferraro testified in support and in response to questions by Atty. Olson. Meeting recessed at 4:34 p.m. Meeting reconvened at 4:40 p.m. Ald. Bauman said for the committee to be consistent in making decisions pertaining to all entertainment venues in the area with consideration of the land use plan for retail and history of crime and disorder from current and past operations of entertainment venues in the area. Also, he asked for the committee to not consider the content of adult entertainment in its decision. Ald. Kovac moved denial based on Department of City Development and neighborhood objections of negative secondary effects. (Prevailed 5-0)
AMENDEDPass5:0 Action details Not available
120141 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: 04 SHAIKH, Omar L, Agent for "MI-KEY'S (MILWAUKEE) LLC", Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment License Renewal Applications with change of entertainment to include bands as agent for "MI-KEY'S" at 811 N JEFFERSON St. (expires 6/30/2012) Ald. Kovac moved reconsideration. (Prevailed 5-0) Omar L. Shaikh, Agt. 13825 James St., Brookfield, WI 53005 No neighborhood testimony. Ald. Bauman was present with no objections. Ald. Dudzik moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
AMENDEDPass5:0 Action details Not available
120141 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: Milner, Joseph M., Agent for "Grand View - The Window Store Inc.," Home Improvement Contractor's License Application. Ald. Kovac moved reconsideration. (Prevailed 5-0) Ald. Kovac moved to hold the application to the call of the Chair. (Prevailed 5-0)
AMENDEDPass5:0 Action details Not available
120141 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIRPass5:0 Action details Not available
     Meeting adjourned at 5:14 p.m. Chris Lee, Staff Assistant    Not available
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