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Meeting Name: LICENSES COMMITTEE Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 1/5/2010 8:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Room 301-B, City Hall
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     Meeting commenced at 8:14 a.m.    Roll call Not available
091028 01.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to fees for late filing of applications for scale licenses and scanning devices and the fee for a duplicate scanning device license.

Minutes note: Individuals appearing: Kevin Hulbert, Health Department Ald. Hamilton moves to amend Part 3 to read: "Part 3: This ordinance takes effect March 1, 2010"
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091028 0 OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to fees for late filing of applications for scale licenses and scanning devices and the fee for a duplicate scanning device license.RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGEPass3:0 Action details Not available
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090411 02.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to citizenship and qualified alien status requirements for issuance of professional or commercial licenses or permits.

Minutes note: Individual appearing: Ald. James Witkowiak, 12th District
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090863 03.MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.    Action details Not available
090863 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: 07 LIM, Soon D., Agent for “Segen Jewelry, Inc.”, Precious Metals & Gem Dealer application for “Segen Jewelry” at 3512 W. Fond du Lac Avenue. New Location Special Letter Deny by Ald. Zielinski due to non-appearance. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Kovac excused) Applicant's son at the table. Reconsider by Ald. Zielinski. Prevailed 3-0. (Ald. Kovac and Ald. Coggs excused) The matter cannot be taken up since the agent is not appearing. Hold to the call of the chair by Ald. Hamilton. Prevailed 3-0. (Ald. Kovac and Ald. Coggs excused)
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090863 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: 09 PATEL, Praful P., Agent for “JK Liquor, Inc.”, Class “A” Liquor and Malt application for “JK Liquor” at 6220 W. Silver Spring Drive. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 1900 Avalon Dr., Waukesha. Ald. Puente also at the table. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Ald. Puente says that he has no objections if the owners continue to make the building more aesthetically pleasing. Grant by Ald. Hamilton. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Kovac excused)
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090863 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 application for “Ayesh Food” at 1951 W. Hampton Avenue. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 3939 W. College Ave., as is Marvin Pratt as a consultant. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Grant by Ald. Hamilton. Prevailed 3-0. (Ald. Kovac and Ald. Coggs excused)
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090863 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: 13 PROSSER, Michael H., Agent for “Prosser RV, Inc.”, Secondhand Motor Vehicle Dealer application for “Prosser RV” at 6146 S. Howell Avenue. New Location Special Letter Applicant at the table, 6146 S. Howell Ave., as is Catherine Cooper, Legislative Aide to District 13 Ald. Terry Witkowski. The applicant still needs to go before the Board of Zoning Appeals. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Ms. Cooper says that the alderman has no objection to sales of new and used RVs, but he is not in favor of the sale of used cars. The applicant says that he was planning to sell used autos as it is allowed by the license. Ald. Zielinski moves to hold to the call of the chair. Prevailed 3-0. (Ald. Kovac and Ald. Coggs excused)
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090863 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: 14 HART, Mary K., Agent for “Hi Fi Café, LLC”, Class “B” Tavern – Service Bar Only application and request for the permanent extension of the premises to include 2642 S. Kinnickinnic Avenue for “Hi Fi Café” at 2640 S. Kinnickinnic Avenue. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 3006 S. Wentworth Ave. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Grant by Ald. Zielinski. Prevailed 3-0. (Ald. Kovac and Ald. Coggs excused)
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090863 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: 14 MC KIERNAN, Gene M., Agent for “Landlubbers, Inc.”, Class “B” Tavern application for “Ducky’s” at 3172 S. 8th Street. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 1918 S. 94th St., West Allis. Neighborhood objectors: Laura Wacholz, 3169 S. 7th St., Lower. She is opposed to the license. Alvin Wacholz, 3169 A S. 7th St. He is opposed to the license. Ald. Zielinski moves to grant. Prevailed 3-0. (Ald. Kovac and Ald. Coggs excused)
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Minutes note: 14 RODRIGUEZ, Manuel G., Class “B” Tavern renewal application for “Reyna’s Bar” at 2566 S. 6th Street. (Expires 2/6/2010) Special Letter Atty. Ronnie Vargas at the table as counsel. Patricia Rodriguez, bar manager and daughter of the agent, also at the table. Grant by Ald. Zielinski. Prevailed 3-0. (Ald. Kovac and Ald. Coggs excused)
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090863 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: 12 LOPEZ, Jesus, Class “B” Tavern and Record Spin renewal applications for “El Gallo De Oro” at 1500 W. Mitchell Street. (Expires 2/5/2010) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 1500 W. Mitchell St. Beatrice Robles, 1561 S. 22nd St., at the table as translator. Ald. James Witkowiak also at the table. Ald. Kovac at the table at 9:40 a.m. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Ald. Witkowiak says that his office has received calls from constituents about problems at closing time. Grant by Ald. Hamilton with a warning letter based on the police report. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Coggs excused)
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     Attendance taken at 9:44 a.m.    Roll call Not available
090863 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: 12 OROZCO, Ramon, Agent for “3 Hermanos, Inc.”, Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Dance renewal applications for “Club 3 Hermanos” at 1328-32 W. Lincoln Avenue. (Expires 2/13/2010) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 1332 W. Lincoln Ave., as is Ald. James Witkowiak. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Ald. Zielinski moves to grant with a warning letter based on the police report, holding open items 8 and 10 on the police report. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Coggs excused)
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090863 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: 12 WALKER, Patrice L., Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Dance renewal applications with age restriction of 25+ for “Futuristic Lounge” at 1734 W. Greenfield Avenue. (Expires 2/4/2010) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 1324 A S. 18th St., as is Ald. James Witkowiak. Due to an incorrect address on the application, the applicant did not receive the notice. She waves her right to notice. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Ald. Witkowiak says that his office has received numerous calls from residents about the bar, but they are afraid to come down to the committee and be on camera. Grant, with a 45-day suspension, by Ald. Zielinski based on the police report. Failed 2-2. (Ald. Kovac and Ald. Hamilton voting "no" and Ald. Coggs excused) Ald. Kovac moves to grant with a 20-day suspension based on the police report, not considering underage charge in item 9 and holding open item 10 on the police report. Prevailed 3-1. (Ald. Zielinski voting "no" and Ald. Coggs excused)
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090863 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: 11 BAJWA, Kanwarjit S., Agent for “Guru Beer & Liquor, LLC”, Class “A” Liquor and Malt application for “A J Liquor” at 3404 S. 27th Street. Special Letter Applicant at the table, N103 W17263 Woodbridge Ct., Germantown. Ald. Joe Dudzik also at the table. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Grant by Ald. Kovac. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Coggs excused)
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090863 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: 11 MUSTAFA, Samer T., Agent for “Mustafas, LLC”, Class “A” Malt application for “Sams Mini Mart” at 5126 W. Howard Avenue. Special Letter New Location Applicant at the table, 3944 S. 51st St. Atty. Vincent Bobot at the table as counsel. Ald. Joe Dudzik also at the table. Ald. Hamilton moves to make part of the record the photos submitted by counsel. Prevailed 3-0. (Ald. Coggs and Ald. Zielinski excused) No neighborhood objectors present when called. Ald. Dudzik says that he is not in support of the license. Neighborhood supporters present: Hanna Othman,3480 S. Strathman Dr., Greenfield, is in support of the license. John Hardwick, 3919 S. Sunset Heights, Greenfield, is in support of the license. Alex Pantich, 3313 S. 52nd St., is in support. Dave Mueller, 1624 S. 92nd St., West Allis, works in the neighborhood. He is in support of the license. Nicole Hein, 3919 S. Sunset Square, Greenfield, is in support of the license. John O'Brien, 3317 S. 51st St, Milwaukee, is in support of the license. Muhammad Mustafa, 4819 W. College Ave., is in support of the license. Grant by Ald. Hamilton despite items in the notice. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Coggs excused)
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090863 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: 06 GEE, Arlisa L., Class “B” Tavern and Record Spin renewal applications for “Steff’s Bar & Lounge” at 400 E. Locust Avenue. (Expires 1/15/2010; filed late) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 5240 N. 27th St. Akuwa Dantzler, Legislative Aide to 6th District Ald. Milele Coggs, also at the table. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Grant with a warning letter based on the police report by Ald. Kovac. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Coggs excused)
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Minutes note: 06 KADADHA, Ahmad, Agent for “Riverwest Superfoods, LLC”, Class “A” Malt renewal application for “Riverwest Super Foods” at 2909 N. Holton Street. (Expired 12/10/2009; filed late) Special Letter Applicant not appearing. Akuwa Dantzler, Legislative Aide to 6th District Ald. Milele Coggs, also at the table. Hold to the call of the chair by Ald. Hamilton. Prevailed 3-0. (Ald. Coggs and Ald. Zielinski excused)
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090863 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: 06 NICHOLSON, Darrell C., Agent for “Atkinson Beer & Liquor Mart, Inc.”, Class “A” Liquor and Malt renewal application for “Atkinson Beer & Liquor Mart” at 1101 W. Atkinson Avenue. (Expires 2/8/2010) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 1103 W. Atkinson, #2. Akuwa Dantzler, Legislative Aide to 6th District Ald. Milele Coggs, also at the table. Ms. Dantzler says that the alderwoman has no objections but encourages the licensee to take care in transporting firearms. No neighborhood objectors present when called. Grant by Ald. Hamilton with a warning letter based on the police report. Prevailed 3-0. (Ald. Coggs and Ald. Zielinski excused)
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090863 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: 06 SINGH, Bhupinder, Agent for “Khasria 3, Inc.”, Class “A” Liquor and Malt application for ‘Big Jim Liquor” at 2161 W. Hopkins Street. Special Letter Applicant at the table, 1246 Deer Pass Rd.#1, Mukonago. Akuwa Dantzler, Legislative Aide to 6th District Ald. Milele Coggs, also at the table. Jessie Anderson, 3526 N. 4th St., current store owner, and Harjinder Khasria, 1246 Deer Pass Rd. #1, corporate officer, also at the table. Neighborhood objectors present: Muhammad Abdul Rahim, 1235 W. Lannon Drive, Oak Creek, owns the liquor store at 4301 W. Hopkins St. He is opposed to the license. Aaron Dyson, 3248 N. 21st St., is opposed to the license. David Taylor, 2479 W. Keefe Ave., is opposed to the license. Ms. Dantzler says that the alderwoman would like the item to be held. The food dealer application for the location is set to be heard on the 19th of January. Hold to the call of the chair by Ald. Zielinski. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Coggs excused)
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090863 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: 06 TANNER, Nicole N., Agent for “Plann B, LLC”, Class “B” Tavern and Tavern Dance renewal applications for “Plann B” at 3621 N. Teutonia Avenue. (Expires 1/31/2010) Special Letter Applicant at the table, 3621 A N. Teutonia Ave., as is Akuwa Dantzler, Legislative Aide to 6th District Ald. Milele Coggs. Adam Stephens, Assistant City Attorney and Officer Ray Robakowski, Police District 5, at the table. They were both present at a November 25th Licensed Premise Check at the location. Atty. Stephens says that neither the police nor the City Attorney's office have received any follow-up correspondence from the licensee. Officer Robakowski says that as of December 14th, the extra security and body scanner that was discussed with the licensee had not been installed. Ms. Dantlzer says that the alderwoman does believe that the items on the police report would warrant some sort of suspension. The licensee says that she is willing to put an age restriction of 25 years and older on her license. Ald. Zielinski moves to accept the request of the licensee to amend her application to include and age restriction of 25 and over. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Coggs excused) Grant by Ald. Hamilton with a 90-day suspension based on the police report and testimony provided by the Liaison Officer and the City Attorney's office, as amended. Failed. 1-3 (Ald. Bohl, Ald. Zielinski and Ald. Bohl voting "no"; Ald. Coggs excused) Grant by Ald. Kovac with a 90-suspension of the Class "B" Tavern License as amended and denial of the Tavern Dance license based on the police report and testimony provided by the Liaison Officer and the City Attorney's office. Prevailed. 4-0 (Ald. Coggs excused)
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090863 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: 15 KAUR, Rupinder, Agent for “Kiran, LLC”, Class “A” Malt application for “Center Food Market” at 2235 W. Center Street. Special Letter New Location Atty. Jennifer Havas present for the licensee. A.D. 15 aide at the table - a number of residents are opposed and the alderman is adamantly opposed to this license. Karen Hans - daughter of the applicant present to translate. Opponent: Barbara Moore - 4620 N. 28th St. - Executive Director for Project Respect Hold to the call of the chair to permit the applicant to meet with the local alderman, by Ald. Hamilton. Prevailed. 4-0 (Ald. Coggs excused)
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090863 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: 15 STONE, Danette A., Agent for “Black N Black, Inc”, Class “A” Liquor and Malt renewal application for “Vliet Discount Liquor” at 3901 W. Vliet Street. (Expires 2/4/2010) Special Letter Alex Runner, Staff Assistant to 15th District Alderman Willie Hines, at the table. He says that his office has had a number of community meetings, which the applicant has attended. There are no loitering or noise problems, so the alderman has no objections to renewal of this license. Clark Bell, 3417 N. 37th St., business partner Deano Simmons, 6486 N. 38th Court, business partner Grant, with a warning letter, by Ald. Hamilton. Prevailed. 4-0 (Ald. Coggs excused)
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090863 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: 15 JABER, Fathi, Agent for “Superior Food and Liquor, Inc.”, Request for the permanent extension of the Class “A” premises to include an addition on the main floor for “Superior Food and Liquor” at 1535 W. North Avenue. Special Letter Applicant withdrew his application via the License Division and is not present. Alex Runner, Staff Assistant to 15th District Alderman Willie Hines, at the table. Opponents: Mario Hall - Walnut Way -- 2240 N. 17th St. Angeline Wilkey - Walnut Way - 2240 N. 17th St. Ald. Kovac moves to accept withdrawal of the application. Prevailed 4-0. (Ald. Coggs excused)
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