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Adam Stephens, Assistant City Attorney
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| 0 | 1. | Ordinance | A substitute ordinance relating to alcohol beverage license application investigations conducted by the commissioner of neighborhood services.
Minutes note: Individual appearing:
Art Dahlberg, Department of Neighborhood Services Commissioner
Ald. Coggs moved substitution of the file with Proposed Substitute A. (Prevailed 5-0) | SUBSTITUTED | Pass | 5:0 |
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| 1 | | Ordinance | A substitute ordinance relating to alcohol beverage license application investigations conducted by the commissioner of neighborhood services. | RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE | Pass | 5:0 |
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| 0 | 2. | Ordinance | An ordinance relating to the procedure for new food dealer license applications. | RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE | Pass | 5:0 |
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| 0 | 3. | Ordinance | An ordinance relating to health department and department of neighborhood services holds on issuance of licenses and permits by the city clerk. | RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE | Pass | 5:0 |
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Minutes note: 08 VANG, Rick K, Class B Tavern License Application and Public Entertainment Premises Application requesting Concerts, Bands, DJ's, Instrumental Musicians, Karaoke and Patrons Dancing for "Pakeng Palace" at 3730 W National Av.
Rick K. Vang, applicant
3730 W. National Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53215
No neighborhood testimony.
Legislative Assistant Patricia Doherty, on behalf of Ald. Robert Donovan in the 8th aldermanic district, was present with no objections.
Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) | AMENDED | Pass | 5:0 |
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Minutes note: 13 DROBAC-VOSS, Maria R, Agent for "KRAZO, INC", Public Entertainment Premises License Transfer - Change of Business Operations Requesting Bands, Comedy Acts, and Amusement Machines as agent for "BEERBELLY'S" at 512 W LAYTON Av.
Agent did not appear.
Individual appearing:
Ralph Di Christopher, owner, 16326 Gulf Blvd., Redington Beach, FL 33708
Ald. Terry Witkowski, aldermanic district 13, was present with no objections.
Ald. Coggs moved to hold the application to the call of the chair. (Prevailed 5-0) | AMENDED | Pass | 5:0 |
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Minutes note: 13 USENI, Arben, Agent for "BF, TD, BU, LLC", Class B Tavern License Renewal Application and Public Entertainment Premises Renewal Application Adding Comedy Acts as agent for "Lucky's Irish Pub & Grill" at 789 W Layton Av. (Expires 2/28/2013)
Arben Useni, Agt.
1401 Whispering Pines, Delavan, WI 53115
No neighborhood testimony.
Ald. Witkowski was present with no objections.
Ald. Kovac moved approval with a warning letter based on items #1 and 2 in the police report. (Prevailed 5-0) | AMENDED | Pass | 5:0 |
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Minutes note: 15 MALONE, Johnny, Junk Collector (Truck) License Application for "Junking and Hauling" at 2163 N 47th St.
Johnny Malone, applicant
2163 N. 47th St., Milwaukee, WI 53208
No neighborhood testimony.
Legislative Assistant Keith Stanley, on behalf of Ald. Willie Hines in the 15th aldermanic district, was present with no objections.
Ald. Coggs moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) | AMENDED | Pass | 5:0 |
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Minutes note: 04 ROHLFS, Timothy P, Agent for "1104 Milwaukee, LLC", Class B Fermented Malt Beverage and Class C Wine Retailer's License Application as agent for "Tazinos Pizza & Salad Bistro" at 731 N WATER St.
Timothy P. Rohlfs, Agt.
2903 S. 50th St., Milwaukee, WI 53219
No neighborhood testimony.
Ald. Robert Bauman, aldermanic district 4, was present with no objections.
Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
| AMENDED | Pass | 5:0 |
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Minutes note: 04 SIEMERS, Jared J, Agent for "Copper Penguin Management Group, LLC", Class B Tavern License and Public Entertainment License Renewal Applications with a Change of Capacity From 170 to 250 and Permanent Extension of Premises Application as agent for "Oak" at 231 E BUFFALO St. (expires 3/19/2013)
Jared J. Siemers, Agt.
231 E. Buffalo St., Milwaukee, WI 53202
Individual appearing in opposition:
Nancy O'Keefe, Historic Third Ward Executive Director, 219 N. Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, WI 53202
Ms. O'Keefe opposed an increase in capacity and testified that an increase in capacity will change the lounge into a night club. She added that the club has deviated from its original business plan of being a lounge as reflected in the lounge's recent advertisements.
Ald. Perez moved to make advertisements of the club, provided by Ms. O'Keefe, as part of the record. There were no objections.
Ald. Bauman was present in opposition to an increase in capacity.
Ald. Dudzik moved approval of the Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises license renewal applications and denial of the Change of Capacity and Permanent Extension of Premises applications based on the police report and neighbor objection. (Prevailed 5-0)
| AMENDED | Pass | 5:0 |
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Minutes note: 10 KHALIQ, Khawar A, Agent for "Center Street Petro LLC", Food Dealer Retail Application as agent for "Petro Mart" at 7002 W Center St.
Khawar A. Khaliq, Agt.
7611 Park View Rd., Glendale, WI 53129
No neighborhood testimony.
Legislative Assistant Megan O'Connor, on behalf of Ald. Michael Murphy in the 10th aldermanic district, was present with no objections.
Ald. Coggs moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0) | AMENDED | Pass | 3:0 |
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Minutes note: 12 COSSY LEON, Carmen L, Class B Tavern License Application and Public Entertainment Premises Application Requesting DJ's, Pool, Patrons Dancing, and a Jukebox for "Pacifico" at 1586 S Pearl St.
Carmen L. Cossy Leon, applicant
1702 W. Lapham Blvd., Milwaukee, WI 53204
Appearing with the applicant:
Evelyn Agosto, interpreter, 1770 S. Muskego Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53204
No neighborhood testimony.
Ald. Perez moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) | AMENDED | Pass | 5:0 |
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Minutes note: 12 MARTINEZ VILLEGAS, Francisco, Agent for "La Sirenita Bar, LLC", Class B Tavern License Application and Public Entertainment Premises Application Requesting Amusement Machines, DJ's, Jukebox, Pool, and Karaoke as agent for "La Sirenita Bar" at 1500 W MITCHELL St.
Francisco Martinez Villegas, Agt.
1429 S. 13th St., Milwaukee, WI 53204
Appearing with the applicant:
Evelyn Agosto, interpreter, 1770 S. Muskego Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53204
No neighborhood testimony.
Ald. Perez moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) | AMENDED | Pass | 5:0 |
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Minutes note: 12 SEPULVEDA-MONTENEGRO, Nibardo, Class B Tavern License Renewal Application and Public Entertainment Premises Application for "Terra Restaurant and Bar" at 624 W NATIONAL Av. (Expires 3/19/2013)
Nibardo Sepulveda-Montenegro
5988 S. Kurtz Rd., Hales Corner, WI 53130
Ald. Perez moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
| AMENDED | Pass | 5:0 |
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Minutes note: 12 SNOBAR, Ziad A, Secondhand Dealer's License Renewal Application for "Ruelles Furniture" at 905 S Cesar E Chavez DR. (Expired 12/31/2012)
The applicant did not appear. Mr. Wessel said that the applicant notified his office that he could not appear.
Officer Jeff Thiele, Milwaukee Police Department District 2, appeared in opposition due to purchases of secondhand gold at the store without checking for proper identifcation, which was discovered during undercover investigations by the police. Purchased gold at the store were not properly entered into the NEWPRS system by the business operators. The store is operating without valid licenses, which the licenses have expired. In addition, the store operators lied to officers regarding the purchase of secondhand gold from the public.
Ald. Perez moved to hold the application to the call of the chair. (Prevailed 4-1)
| AMENDED | Pass | 4:1 |
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Minutes note: 12 SNOBAR, Ziad A, Precious Metal and Gem Dealer's License Renewal Application for "Alote of Cash for Gold" at 905 S Cesar E Chavez DR. (Expired 12/31/2012)
The applicant did not appear. Mr. Wessel said that the applicant notified his office that he could not appear.
Officer Jeff Thiele, Milwaukee Police Department District 2, appeared in opposition due to purchases of secondhand gold at the store without checking for proper identifcation, which was discovered during undercover investigations by the police. Purchased gold at the store were not properly entered into the NEWPRS system by the business operators. The store is operating without valid licenses, which the licenses have expired. In addition, the store operators lied to officers regarding the purchase of secondhand gold from the public.
Ald. Perez moved to hold the application to the call of the chair. (Prevailed 4-1) | AMENDED | Pass | 4:1 |
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Minutes note: 03 GALLISTEL, Gene T, Agent for "Riverwest Public House Cooperative", Class B Tavern License Renewal Application and Public Entertainment Premises Renewal with Change of Agent and Requesting Comedy Acts, Dancing by Performers, Poetry, Patrons Dancing, DJ's, Patron Contests and More Concerts as agent for "Riverwest Public House Cooperative" at 815 E LOCUST St. (Expires 2/28/2013)
Gene T. Gallistel, Agt.
815 E. Locust St. 53212
Individuals appearing with the agent in support:
Luis Caldwell, 2715 N. Humboldt Blvd., Milwaukee, WI 53212
Larry Spike Bandy, 2975 N. Fratney St., Milwaukee, WI 53212
Individual appearing in opposition:
Mary Lohmeier, 805 E. Locust St., Milwaukee, WI 53212
Ms. Lohmeier opposed the Public Entertainment Premises license and testified that she has experienced loud music from the establishment and noise from its patrons.
Ald. Kovac moved to make photos, provided by Ms. Lohmeier, as part of the record. There were no objections.
Ald. Kovac moved approval with a warning letter based on neighbor testimony. (Prevailed 3-0)
| AMENDED | Pass | 3:0 |
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Minutes note: 03 LEE, Michael D, Agent for "I-43, INC", Class B Tavern License Renewal Application and Public Entertainment Premises Renewal Changing Hours to Open at 12pm Instead of 6pm Saturday and Sunday as agent for "JUDGE'S IRISH PUB" at 1431 E NORTH Av. (Expires 3/7/2013)
Michael D. Lee, Agt.
929 N. Astor St., Milwaukee, WI 53202
No neighborhood testimony.
Ald. Dudzik moved approval with a ten (10) day suspension based on the police report. (Failed 1-3-1) No - Kovac, Zielinski, Coggs; Abstain - Perez
Ald. Kovac moved approval with a warning letter based on the police report. (Prevailed 3-1-1) | AMENDED | Pass | 3:1 |
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Minutes note: 01 NAGRA, Gurinder S, Agent for "Teutonia Greentree, Inc.", Food Dealer Retail and Extended Hours License Applications as agent for "Teutonia Greentree Petro Mart" at 6811 N TEUTONIA Av.
Gurinder S. Nagra, Agt.
3776 S. Cypress Ln., Franklin, WI 53132
No neighborhood testimony.
Ald. Ashanti Hamilton, aldermanic district 1, was present with no objections.
Ald. Perez moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)
| AMENDED | Pass | 4:0 |
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Minutes note: 06 HAMDAN, Abel A, Agent for "NEW YORK PIZZA DELIVERY (NYPD),LLC", Secondhand Motor Vehicle Dealer's License Application as agent for "NEW YORK PIZZA DELIVERY (NYPD),LLC" at 231 E NORTH Av.
Agent did not appear. Mr. Wessel said this was the agent's first nonappearance.
Ald. Coggs moved to hold the application to the call of the chair. (Prevailed 5-0) | AMENDED | Pass | 5:0 |
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Minutes note: 06 RAGSDALE, Isaac T, Class A Malt & Class A Liquor License Renewal Application for "GREEN RING II" at 3305 N MARTIN L KING JR DR. (Expires 3/3/2013)
Isaac T. Ragsdale, applicant
10410 S. Kelly Dr., Oak Creek, WI 53154
No neighborhood testimony.
Ald. Coggs moved approval with a warning letter based on the police report. (Prevailed 4-1)
| AMENDED | Pass | 4:1 |
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Minutes note: 14 DHILLON, Mohinder S, Agent for "Dhillon Beer & Liquor Mart, Inc", Class A Malt & Class A Liquor License Application and Food Dealer Retail License Application as agent for "Dhillon Beer & Liquor Mart" at 3155 S Howell Av.
Mohinder S. Dhillon, Agt.
8492 S. Cortland Dr., Oak Creek, WI 53154
No neighborhood testimony.
Ald. Perez moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0) | AMENDED | Pass | 4:0 |
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Minutes note: 02 ROBINSON, JR, James T, Class B Tavern License Renewal Application and Public Entertainment Premises Application Adding Karaoke and Opening at 1pm Instead of 4pm Sunday for "GENE'S SUPPER CLUB" at 4323 N 60TH St. (Expires 3/2/2013)
James T. Robinson, Jr., applicant, represented by counsel, Atty. Michael Maistelman
8129 W. Kensington Dr., Mequon, WI 53097
Individuals also appearing at the table:
Nicholas DeSiato, Assistant City Attorney
Sherman Morton, Legislative Assistant on behalf of Ald. Joe Davis in the 2nd Aldermanic District
In response to questions from Atty. DeSiato, Officer Lisa Saffold of the Milwaukee Police Department appeared and testified in opposition. She did not see a license renewal application posting at the club as required on February 8, 2013. She was involved in a meeting with the licensee on April 3, 2012 to discuss dangerous incidents at the club, which consisted of a shooting, sexual assault, and several armed robberies in 2012. Also discussed were security measures of an age restriction of 30 years and older, use of a wand scanner, patting down of patrons, and use of a scanner to check driver's licenses and IDs. She was involved in a September 11, 2012 meeting with the licensee discussing additional criminal incidents at the club after the first meeting. A nuisance letter was sent to the licensee on August 8, 2012 due to a battery incident on August 7, 2012 and a felony possession of a firearm incident on March 25, 2012. The nuisance designation was not sought after a plan was submitted by the licensee. Based on police REMS reports, there were at least four instances of individuals under 30 years of age who patronized the club. The licensee is believed to have conducted karaoke at the club without the proper license as indicated in a 2013 Facebook posting that Officer Saffold has seen.
Ald. Kovac moved to make a 2013 Facebook posting, provided by Atty. DeSiato, as part of the record. There were no objections.
In response to questions from Atty. DeSiato, Officer Jessica Lowery of the Milwaukee Police Department appeared and testified in opposition. She responded to the January 20, 2013 shots fired incident and observed two bullet holes in a window at club. Through the club's security footage, she observed that there was a fight between two male patrons that evening inside the club, and security escorted those patrons out of the building. A female patron was later found to have been grazed by a bullet at the top of her head later that night. Officer Lowery further testified of being involved in an undercover investigation at the club on February 6, 2013.
Atty. Maistelman objected to Officer Lowery's testimony regarding the undercover investigation on February 6, 2013 due to lack of notice on the matter. Atty. Stephens concurred. The committee sustained Atty. Maistelman's objection.
In response to questions from Atty. DeSiato, Officer Michael Smith of the Milwaukee Police Department, appeared and testified in opposition. He was on duty and responded to a battery incident on August 7, 2012. He has seen an electronic sign outside the club advertising "Karaoke Tonight" back in September or October 2012.
Atty. Maistelman objected to Officer Smith's testimony of the August 7, 2012 battery incident due to lack of notice on the matter. Atty. Stephens concurred. The committee sustained Atty. Maistelman's objection.
Individuals appearing in support:
Charles McCurtis, 5464 N. 53rd St., Milwaukee, WI 53218
Doug Gustapo, 6622 W. Eden Pl., Milwaukee, WI 53220
Benny Cooper, 3604 N. 13th St., Milwaukee, WI 53206
Maurice Beckley, 544 E. Ogden St., Milwaukee, WI 53202
Mr. McCurtis testified of being an entertainer who has performed at the club for three years without observing any incidents. At the club, he has observed older clienteles aged 30 and above, soul food service, and blues music.
Mr. Gustapo testified that he outsourced security to the club and that the club security uses a handheld ID scanner; however, he has not personally witness the handheld ID scanner being used at the club.
Mr. Cooper testified that the club runs a good operation, does not use bottles anymore, and has security that immediately removes patrons who fight.
Mr. Beckley testified that his company provides DJ and sound services to the club and that the club runs a good operation.
Detective Terrence Bender, Milwaukee Police Department, appeared and testified to questions from Atty. Maistelman. He was involved in the January 20, 2013 shooting investigation at the club. During his investigation, the club staff was cooperative and assisted in the investigation. Security cameras inside the club showed him that a fight occurred inside the club that night. The outside club security camera did not capture the shooting. The initial fight inside the club started with a 21 year old patron. He has personally patronized the club in the afternoon and early evening observing a safe environment, no incidents, old school and R & B music, and food service.
Mr. Morton was present with objections to the karaoke addition and no objections to the change in hours. He was neutral concerning the other aspects of the license renewal applications.
Atty. Maistelman, on behalf of the licensee, requested to withdraw the karaoke addition.
Ald. Coggs moved to accept the withdrawal of the karaoke application. There were no objections.
Atty. DeSiato said that a severe suspension is warranted based on the absence of adequate implementation of the club's security plan despite opportunities within the past year, continued criminal incidents at the club despite meeting with police two times in 2012, incidents of patrons under 30 years of age at the club as reflected by the testimonies of Officer Saffold and Detective Bender, an argument or fight between patrons inside the club leading to the shots fired incidents on March 25, 2012 and January 20, 2013.
Mr. Robinson testified that his previous security card scanner was lost or stolen, does not remember the names of the ten individuals banned from the bar, can recall two of the banned patrons who were involved in the gun incidents, the handheld scanner does not show a picture of an individual, and the scanner does not contain the information of the banned patrons. He further testified that there was a fight inside the club between patrons on January 20, 2013, the suspect with the gun on March 25, 2012 was apprehended by his security inside the club, and one of his security personnel located the gun used on March 25, 2012 to the police. He is open to work with police and the community.
Atty. Maistelman said that the club is responsible for the January 20, 2013 fight incident, police have offered contradictory testimony as reflected by Detective Bender's positive experience of patronizing the bar, and the licensee is being proactive to implement his security plan and improve the club.
Ald. Dudzik moved approval with a thirty (30) day suspension based on the police report and police testimony. (Failed 2-3) No - Zielinski, Coggs, Kovac
Ald. Kovac moved approval with a ten (10) day suspension based on items #8 and 11 on the police report and police testimony. (Prevailed 3-2)
| AMENDED | Pass | 3:2 |
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Minutes note: 14 SOLOVJEV, Andrija, Class B Tavern License Renewal Application and Public Entertainment Premises Renewal Application for "Lex" at 3062 S 13th St. (Expires 2/28/2013)
Andrija Solovjev, applicant, represented by counsel, Atty. Michael Winter
3060 S. 13th St., Milwaukee, WI 53215
Ald. Coggs moved to enter documents, provided by Atty. Winter, as part of the record. There were no objections.
Individuals also appearing at the table:
Commander Diana Rowe, Milwaukee Police Department District 6
Officer Carlos Felix, Milwaukee Police Department
Individuals appearing in opposition:
Robert Krueger, 5389 S. 22nd Pl., Milwaukee, WI 53221
Pastor Peter Methum, 3819 Addison Ln., Oak Creek, WI 53154
Jack Green, 3018 S. 44th St., Milwaukee, WI 53219
Vicky Bermudez, 1329 S. Town Ct., South Milwaukee, WI 53172
Epifania Flores, 1558 W. Windlake Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53215
Charles Teague, Jr., 1554 W. Cleveland Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53215
Peter Hill, 555 S. Layton Blvd., Milwaukee, WI 53215
Mr. Krueger testified in opposition to the Public Entertainment Premises license. He has witnessed the following: loud music from the bar, cigarette butts on the ground in the morning, vomit on and near his business entrance, and urination on the doors and walls by the entrances of his business. He has been personally cleaning up the vomit and urination outside of his business, which is by the bar. He has not personally seen the patrons of the bar engaged in these activities, but he has observed that these issues surfaces only during the times that the tavern is in operation.
Pastor Methum testified that his Baptist church next to Lex had to moved its dumpster because beer bottles from Lex were being placed into the church dumpster. Pastor Methum has observed within the past year increased vandalism, urination, vomiting, cigarette butts, noise, and beer cans in the area. The people who were in charged of the tavern had a party atmosphere. The tavern operates on Sundays, which negatively affects the church concerning parking. He has noticed these issues only when the bar is in operation.
Mr. Green testified that the front window of his food shop at 3048 S. 13th St. was recently broken window. His security footage showed four individuals come to the front of his shop from the direction of the bar. The individuals fought and his front window was broken as a result. The footage also showed to him Lex's security guards at the scene seconds later. A second incident, which was a shooting, was also recently caught on his security camera. He believes these two events stemmed from the tavern.
Ms. Bermudez testified that lack of parking on Sunday mornings and recent graffiti in the area affects her experience at the Baptist church next door to the tavern. She attributes the lack of parking and graffiti to Lex, and she also has observed troubled church members patronize the tavern.
Ms. Flores, Mr. Teague, and Mr. Hill testified that they all attend the Baptist church next door and that they agree with the testimonies of the previous speakers.
Captain Rowe testified that during her 6 months of being appointed as captain, her district has been forced to deploy officers specifically to area of the bar due to the bar's activities. As a result, police resources have been drained in the district. A nuisance warning letter was issued to the licensee.
Ald. Coggs moved to make police documents, letters, and a timeline, provided by Officer Felix, as part of the record. There were no objections.
Officer Felix testified that the licensee failed to respond to initial nuisance letters that were sent to Mr. Solovjev. On February 8, 2013, he met with Mr. Solovjev, who had an action plan. Mr. Solovjev explained at the meeting that he hired a bar manager to operate and manage the bar while he did truck driving. Mr. Solovjev also explained to him that the bar manager would pay 1000 dollars rent and keep the profits.
Mr. Solovjev testified that he has not actively operated the bar since July 2012 due to working as a truck driver in order to help pay taxes and maintain his ownership to the building. He hired a licensed bar manager since that time to run the bar, pay all bills on the building, make personnel decisions, and purchase products. The bar manager did not give 1000 dollars rent to him. His decision to trust the bar manager was a mistake, and he has since fired the bar manager last week. An option going forward would be to find a tenant.
Atty. Winter said that Mr. Solovjev plans to redo his business plan, retrieve his clientele, and work with the police on his plan of action.
Ald. Zielinski passed the gavel to Ald. Coggs.
Ald. Zielinski moved denial based on the police report, neighborhood testimony, and police testimony. (Prevailed 2-1)
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Minutes note: ROSSEY, JR, Dean D, Agent for "Accent Construction & Remodeling LLC", Home Improvement Contractor's License Renewal Application as agent for "Accent Construction & Remodeling" (Expires 2/28/2013)
Dean D. Rossey, Jr, Agt.
350 W. 3rd St., Oconomowoc, WI 53066
No neighborhood testimony.
Ald. Coggs moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0)
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Minutes note: SPREWER, SR, Todd A, Home Improvement Contractor's License Renewal Application for "Sprewer Construction & Building Renovations". (Expires 2/28/2013)
Applicant did not appear.
Ald. Dudzik moved to hold the application to the call of the chair. (Prevailed 3-0) | AMENDED | Pass | 3:0 |
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Minutes note: ASHLEY, Mildred D, Class D Operator's License Renewal Application. (Expired 12/31/2012)
Applicant did not appear.
Ald. Coggs moved to hold the application to the call of the chair. (Prevailed 3-0) | AMENDED | Pass | 3:0 |
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Minutes note: ASKERNEESE, Paris M, Class D Operator's License Renewal Application. (Expired 12/31/2012)
Applicant did not appear.
Ald. Dudzik moved denial based on a second nonappearance. (Prevailed 3-0) | AMENDED | Pass | 3:0 |
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Minutes note: BERENDT, Sherri L, Class D Operator's License Renewal Application. (Expired 12/31/2012)
Sherri L. Berendt, applicant
4530 W. Howard Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53220
Ald. Coggs moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0) | AMENDED | Pass | 3:0 |
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Minutes note: HALTER, Curtis J, Class D Operator's License Application.
Curtis J. Halter, applicant
9970 S. Cindy Ln., Oak Creek, WI 53154
Ald. Dudzik moved denial based on the police report. (Failed 1-2) No - Zielinski, Coggs
Ald. Coggs moved approval. (Prevailed 2-1-1) | AMENDED | Pass | 2:1 |
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Minutes note: KASSEES, Anthony J, Class D Operator's License Application.
Anthony J. Kassees, applicant
1617 Dover Dr., Waukesha, WI 53186
Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0) | AMENDED | Pass | 3:0 |
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Minutes note: KOCH, Kevin C, Class D Operator's License Application.
Kevin C. Koch, applicant
1922 E. Webster Pl., Milwaukee, WI 53211
Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 3-1) | AMENDED | Pass | 3:1 |
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Minutes note: MALIK, John J, Class D Operator's License Renewal Application. (Expired 12/31/2012)
Applicant did not appear.
Ald. Dudzik moved denial based on a second nonappearance. (Prevailed 4-0) | AMENDED | Pass | 4:0 |
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Minutes note: MC CLOUD, Brennen K, Class D Operator's License Renewal Application. (Expired 12/31/2012)
Applicant did not appear.
Ald. Coggs moved to hold the application to the call of the chair. (Prevailed 4-0) | AMENDED | Pass | 4:0 |
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Minutes note: RAMIREZ-MARTINEZ, Gerardo M, Class D Operator's License Renewal Application. (Expired 12/31/2012)
Gerardo Ramirez-Martinez
3047 S. 8th St., Milwaukee, WI 53201
Ald. Kovac moved approval with a warning letter based on the police report.
(Prevailed 4-0)
| AMENDED | Pass | 4:0 |
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Minutes note: RICHARDS, Travis J, Class D Operator's License Application.
Applicant did not appear.
Ald. Kovac moved to hold the application to the call of the chair. (Prevailed 4-0) | AMENDED | Pass | 4:0 |
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Minutes note: SKOTZKE, Nicole L, Class D Operator's License Application.
Nicole Skotzke, applicant
5228 N. 88th Ct., Milwaukee, WI 53225
Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 3-1) | AMENDED | Pass | 3:1 |
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Minutes note: WASHINGTON, Antonio S, Class D Operator's License Application.
Antonio S. Washington, applicant
2803 W. Kilbourn Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53208
Ald. Coggs moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0) | AMENDED | Pass | 4:0 |
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Minutes note: ZASTROW, Alanna R, Class D Operator's License Application.
Applicant did not appear.
Ald. Dudzik moved to hold the application to the call of the chair. (Prevailed 4-0) | AMENDED | Pass | 4:0 |
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01 TIETZ, Howard R, Agent for "THE THIRSTY FOX, INC", Cigarette and Tobacco Renewal Application and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Application and Class B Tavern License Renewal Application reducing the capacity from 90 to 79 as agent for "THE THIRSTY FOX" at 7586 N TEUTONIA Av. (Expires 3/20/2013)
Granted by Ald. Kovac. (Prevailed 4-0)
03 EITEL, Michael J, Agent for "NOMADIC VENTURES, INC", Class B Tavern License Renewal Application and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Application adding Instrumental Musicians as agent for "NOMAD WORLD PUB" at 1401 E BRADY St. (Expires 3/7/2013)
Granted by Ald. Kovac. (Prevailed 4-0)
03 GREEN, Michele, Agent for "CALVERT RESTAURANTS, INC", Class B Tavern License Renewal Application as agent for "BOSLEY ON BRADY" at 815 E BRADY St. (Expires 3/15/2013)
Granted by Ald. Kovac. (Prevailed 4-0)
03 LOCOCO, Nancy M, Agent for "DINO'S DISTRIBUTING, LTD", Class B Tavern License Transfer - Change of Business Operations with change of hours to 8:00 A.M. – 2:00 A.M. Sunday – Thursday and 8:00 A.M. – 2:30 A.M. Friday – Saturday as agent for "Dino's Riverwest" at 808 E CHAMBERS St.
Granted by Ald. Kovac. (Prevailed 4-0)
03 PARK, Hae jin, Food Dealer -Restaurant Transfer - Change of Business Operations changing hours to Monday – Saturday 4:30 P.M. – 12:00 A.M. and Class B Tavern License Renewal Application for "SEOUL KOREAN RESTAURANT" at 2178 N PROSPECT Av.
Granted by Ald. Kovac. (Prevailed 4-0)
03 STACE, William J, Class B Tavern License Renewal Application and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Application and Center for Visual and Performing Arts Renewal Application adding battle of the Bands, Wrestling, Magic Shows, 10 Additional Theatrical Shows and Storytelling for "THE MIRAMAR THEATRE" at 2844-46 N OAKLAND Av. (Expires 3/19/2013)
Granted by Ald. Kovac. (Prevailed 4-0)
04 SHAIKH, Omar L, Agent for "SURG Waterfront, LLC", Class B Tavern License Renewal Application with change of Shareholder as agent for "Ryan Braun's Graffito" at 102 N WATER St. (Expires 3/22/2013)
Granted by Ald. Kovac. (Prevailed 4-0)
08 SCHULIST, David, Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Application adding 1 Amusement Machine and Class B Tavern License Renewal Application with Change of Hours to Open at 12:00 P.M. on Sundays and Cigarette and Tobacco Renewal Application for "SCHULIST TAP" at 2539 W MITCHELL St. (Expires 3/23/2013)
Granted by Ald. Kovac. (Prevailed 4-0)
10 DOBBE, Jeffrey P, Agent for "MC ZARS II, LLC", Class B Tavern License Renewal Application and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Application adding 1 Amusement Machine as agent for "MC GINNS" at 5901 W BLUE MOUND Rd. (Expires 3/19/2013)
Granted by Ald. Kovac. (Prevailed 4-0)
11 AL MAHDI, Saif, Agent for "SA Auto Sales LLC", Secondhand Motor Vehicle Dealer's License Application – Wholesale Only as agent for "SA Auto Sales LLC" at 3500 S 92ND St.
Granted by Ald. Kovac. (Prevailed 4-0)
12 SANCHEZ, Balerio, Junk Collector (Truck) License Application for "Balerio" at 710 S 7TH St.
Granted by Ald. Kovac. (Prevailed 4-0)
12 TERRONES, Enrique, Class B Tavern License Renewal Application and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Application adding 1 Amusement Machine for "PRIMOS PLACE" at 1631 W GRANT St. (Expires 3/7/2013)
Granted by Ald. Kovac. (Prevailed 4-0)
13 DJUKIC, Peter, Agent for "Verige Inc", Class B Tavern License Renewal Application and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Application reducing Capacity from 80 to 79 as agent for "Moonshine" at 3300 S 27TH St. (Expires 3/19/2013)
Granted by Ald. Kovac. (Prevailed 4-0)
13 JOHNSON, Daryl R, Agent for "NMG-MILWAUKEE OPERATING, LLC", Public Entertainment Premises License Application and Class B Tavern License Renewal Application with Change of Agent as agent for "Runway 12" at 545 W LAYTON Av.
Granted by Ald. Kovac. (Prevailed 4-0)
13 LIAPIS, Prokopios P, Agent for "LP LIMIT MANAGER, INC", Class B Tavern License Renewal Application reducing Capacity from 152 to 149 and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Application as agent for "ZEBB'S RESTAURANT" at 2701 W MORGAN Av. (Expires 3/2/2013)
Granted by Ald. Kovac. (Prevailed 4-0)
13 MORENO, Jose M, Junk Collector (Truck) License Application for "Moreno" at 4231 S 6th St. (Vehicle #1 – 2000 GMC)
Granted by Ald. Kovac. (Prevailed 4-0)
13 MORENO, Jose M, Junk Collector (Truck) License Application for "Moreno" at 4231 S 6th St. (Vehicle #2 – 1999 Chevrolet)
Granted by Ald. Kovac. (Prevailed 4-0)
14 SCHULTZ, Jason A, Agent for "CHRISTIE'S PUB AND GRILL, INC", Class B Tavern License Renewal Application with Change of Hours to be closed on Tuesdays as agent for "CHRISTIE'S PUB AND GRILL" at 3261 S 13TH St. (Expires 3/17/2013)
Granted by Ald. Kovac. (Prevailed 4-0)
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BACH, James R, Agent for "P2 Development Company LLC", Home Improvement Contractor's License Application as agent for "P2 Development Company LLC".
Granted by Ald. Kovac. (Prevailed 4-0)
BACKES, William J, Agent for "BACKES FINE CARPENTRY, LLC", Home Improvement Contractor's License Renewal Application as agent for "BACKES FINE CARPENTRY"
Granted by Ald. Kovac. (Prevailed 4-0)
MC CASKILL, Christopher A, Agent for "C&M CONSTRUCTION & PAINTING LLC", Home Improvement Contractor's License Renewal Application as agent for
"C&M CONSTRUCTION & PAINTING LLC".
Granted by Ald. Kovac. (Prevailed 4-0)
FREI, Cody J, Class D Operator's License Application.
Granted by Ald. Kovac. (Prevailed 4-0)
HOLLOWAY, Andwanita L., Class D Operator's License Application.
Granted by Ald. Kovac. (Prevailed 4-0)
LEE, Kimberly M, Class D Operator's License Application.
Granted by Ald. Kovac. (Prevailed 4-0)
MARKHAM, Jason W, Class D Operator's License Application.
Granted by Ald. Kovac. (Prevailed 4-0) | AMENDED | Pass | 4:0 |
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| 0 | 5. | Ordinance | An ordinance establishing a licensing requirement for rental dwelling units and providing procedures for the denial, nonrenewal, suspension or revocation of rental dwelling licenses. | RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE | Pass | 4:0 |
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| 0 | 6. | Ordinance | An ordinance relating to the creation and issuance of findings of fact and conclusions of law to certain applicants for alcohol beverage licenses. | RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE | Pass | 4:0 |
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| 0 | 7. | Ordinance | An ordinance relating to licensing requirements for junk collectors and junk dealers. | RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE | Pass | 4:0 |
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| 0 | 8. | Ordinance | An ordinance relating to the licensure of precious metal and gem dealers. | RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE | Pass | 4:0 |
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| 1 | 9. | Ordinance | A substitute ordinance relating to regulations for vehicular food peddlers. | RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE | Pass | 4:0 |
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