LICENSES COMMITTEE
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · March 1, 2016
Minutes
City Hall
City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Meeting Minutes
LICENSES COMMITTEE
ALD. T. ANTHONY ZIELINSKI, CHAIR
Ald. Milele A. Coggs, Vice-Chair
Ald. Nik Kovac, Ald. Robert Puente, and Ald. Russell
Stamper, II
Staff Assistant, Molly Kuether, 286-2775
Fax: 286-3456, Molly.Kuether@milwaukee.gov
Legislative Liaison, Andrew VanNatta, 286-2253,
andrew.vannatta@milwaukee.gov
Tuesday, March 1, 2016 8:30 AM Common Council Chambers, 3rd Fl,
City Hall
Special
The meeting convened at 8:44 AM
Present 4 - Zielinski, Kovac, Puente, Stamper
Excused 1 - Coggs
1. 151310 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee
relative to licenses.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
07 WILSON LOWERY, Jamie C, Agent for "JAMIE LEE'S, INC", Temporary Change
of Hours Application to Open at 10 AM instead of 4 PM on March 5, 2016 for "JAMIE
LEE'S" at 3635 W HAMPTON Av.
Appearing with the applicant Gartha Lowery 3635 W Hampton Ave
Ald. Puente moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)
A motion was made by ALD. PUENTE that this Motion be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Zielinski, Kovac, Puente and Stamper
No 0
Excused 1- Coggs
12 MARTINEZ VILLEGAS, Francisco, Agent for "La Sirenita Bar, LLC", Class B
Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Applications for "La
Sirenita Bar" at 1500 W MITCHELL St. (Expired 2/26/2016)
Appearing with the applicant Atty. Vincent Bobot
Individuals also present:
Ald Perez
Ald. Kovac moved approval with a warning letter. (Prevailed 4-0)
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A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Motion be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Zielinski, Kovac, Puente and Stamper
No 0
Excused 1- Coggs
14 SINGH, Kanwal B, Agent for "Gurmehar, LLC", Class A Fermented Malt
Beverage Retailer's, Food Dealer's, and Weights & Measures License Applications
for "Best Foods" at 3405 S 13th St.
The applicant was present.
Ald. Stamper moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Motion be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Zielinski, Kovac, Puente and Stamper
No 0
Excused 1- Coggs
15 PEHOWSKI, Jason W, Agent for "All City Recovery Inc.", Recycling, Salvaging,
or Towing Premises Application for "All City Recovery" at 3700 W WELLS St.
Appearing with the applicant:
Attys. Michael Maistelmann and Daniel Kelly
Michael Tarantino 6902 W Medford Ave
Ald. Puente moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)
A motion was made by ALD. PUENTE that this Motion be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Zielinski, Kovac, Puente and Stamper
No 0
Excused 1- Coggs
15 PEHOWSKI, Jason W, Agent for "ALWAYS TOWING & RECOVERY, INC",
Recycling, Salvaging, or Towing Premises Application at 1511 N 31st Street and
Additional Yard at 3700 W Wells Street Adding Nonconsensual Towing for
"ALWAYS TOWING & RECOVERY" at 1511 N 31ST St.
Appearing with the applicant:
Attys. Michael Maistelmann and Daniel Kelly
Michael Tarantino 6902 W Medford Ave
Individuals also present:
James Maurer 3707 W Kilbourn Ave stated there was a shooting last August at the
premises.
Andre Lee Ellis 3266 N 9th St stated his truck was towed and the applicant was very
welcoming and has good customer service.
Ald. Kovac moved to enter into the record as exhibit #1 a transcript from the phone
call with the person who called in the tow, a letter from the property manager, several
aerial maps, and photos of Ms. Rand's vehicle. (Prevailed 4-0)
Ald. Puente moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)
A motion was made by ALD. PUENTE that this Motion be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
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Aye 4- Zielinski, Kovac, Puente and Stamper
No 0
Excused 1- Coggs
Agenda Only
HEATH, Scott A, Agent for "AAC Recovery LLC", Recycling, Salvaging or Towing
Vehicle License Application for "AAC Recovery" at 1707 Jackson St.
Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)
RICHTER, Patricia C, Agent for "A-R Towing LLC", Recycling, Salvaging or Towing
Vehicle License Application with Nonconsensual Towing for "A-R Towing" at 1270 E
Green Lake DR.
Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)
01 BLAS, Diana B, Agent for "Apys Cars Inc", Recycling, Salvaging, or Towing
Premises Application for "Apys Cars" at 4030 W DOUGLAS Av.
Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)
01 TIPTON, Steven L, Agent for "2620 Silver Spring, LLC", Secondhand Motor
Vehicle Dealer's License Renewal Application with Change of Stockholder for
"Accessable Vehicle Solutions" at 2620 W Silver Spring DR.
Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)
02 THOMAS, Dana R, Agent for "DANA THOMAS, INC", Secondhand Motor Vehicle
Dealer's License Renewal Application with Change of Hours From 9 AM-6 PM
Mon-Fri and 9 AM-1 PM Sat To 10 AM-2 PM Mon-Fri and Closed Wed and Sat for
"ALL CITY AUTO SALES" at 7560 W APPLETON Av.
Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)
03 BREGAR, George D, Agent for "Company Brewing LLC", Class B Tavern and
Food Dealer Transfer Applications for Change of Floor Plan and Increasing Capacity
from 127 to 150 for "Company Brewing" at 735 E Center St.
Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)
03 EITEL, Michael J, Agent for "NOMADIC VENTURES, INC", Permanent Extension
of Alcohol Premise Application for "NOMAD WORLD PUB" at 1401 E BRADY St.
Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)
04 HAUCK, Thomas E, Agent for "KARL RATZSCH, INC", Class B Tavern, Food
Dealer, and Public Entertainment Premises License Transfer Applications with
Change of Agent, Shareholder, and Hours From 11 AM-5 PM Sun, 4 PM-9 PM
Mon-Tues, 11:30 AM-9 PM Wed-Fri and 11:30 AM-10 PM Sat To 11 AM-10 PM Sun,
11:30 AM-9 PM Mon-Thurs and 11:30 AM-11 PM Fri-Sat for "KARL RATZSCH'S
RESTAURANT" at 320 E MASON St.
Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)
04 PLISS, Sean A, Agent for "Copper Penguin Management Group, LLC", Class B
Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises Transfer Applications with Change of
Hours From 8 PM-2 AM Sun, 4 PM-2 AM Mon-Thurs, 4 PM-2:30 AM Fri, and 7 PM-
2:30 AM Sat To 12 PM-2 AM Sun-Thurs and 12 PM-2:30 AM Fri-Sat and Increasing
Capacity from 170 to 250 for "Oak" at 231 E BUFFALO St.
Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)
09 SAMS, John E, Agent for "LJ Auto Repair and Services LLC", Recycling,
Salvaging, or Towing Premises Application for "LJ Auto Repair and Services" at 7928
W CLINTON Av.
Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)
11 GULCZYNSKI, Martin P, Agent for "Brewtown Eatery, LLC", Permanent
Extension of Food and Alcohol Premises Applications for "Brewtown Eatery" at 5121
W HOWARD Av #G.
Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)
12 PRIBEK, Steven T, Agent for "Urban Harvest Brewing Company LLC", Food
Dealer’s and Public Entertainment Premises License Applications Requesting
Comedy Acts, Instrumental Musicians, and 3 Theatrical Performances for "Urban
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Harvest Brewing Company" at 1024 S 5th St.
Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)
14 GAMINO, Carolina, Agent for "Guanajuato Mexican Restaurant, LLC",
Permanent Extension of Food and Alcohol Premises Applications for "Guanajuato
Mexican Restaurant" at 2317 S Howell Av.
Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Motion be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Zielinski, Kovac, Puente and Stamper
No 0
Excused 1- Coggs
Warning Letter
CRISS, Tamika T, Class D Operator's License Application.
Ald. Stamper moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)
DURIS, Joel H, Agent for "Built To Last LLC", Home Improvement Contractor's
License Application for "Built To Last LLC"
Ald. Stamper moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)
EMME, Nicholas A, Class D Operator's License Application.
Ald. Stamper moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)
GRAY, Kevin E, Class D Operator's License Application.
Ald. Stamper moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)
14 KHALIQ, Khawar A, Agent for "K & A LLC", Filling Station Renewal with Change
of Shareholder, Extended Hours Establishments Transfer, Weights & Measures and
Food Dealer Applications for "PETRO MART" at 702 W OKLAHOMA Av.
Ald. Stamper moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)
LEE, Amie L T, Class D Operator's License Application.
Ald. Stamper moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)
MARINO, Sarah A, Class D Operator's License Renewal Application.
Ald. Stamper moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)
MCKINNEY, Bridgette A, Class D Operator's License Application.
Ald. Stamper moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)
NOGGLE, Crystal L, Class D Operator's License Application.
Ald. Stamper moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)
RIESTERER, Madison L, Class D Operator's License Application.
Ald. Stamper moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)
ROLOFF, Ron C Home Improvement Contractor's License Application for "R&R
Home Services"
Ald. Stamper moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)
SIMON WANBACH, Lucas S, Class D Operator's License Application.
Ald. Stamper moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Motion be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Zielinski, Kovac, Puente and Stamper
No 0
Excused 1- Coggs
Agenda Only – Hold for NEWPRS
11 DEAU, Sherema SHAWNEE NETA, Agent for "Makes Cents, LLC", Secondhand
Dealer's License Application for "Makes Cents Variety Store" at 5027 W Howard Av.
Ald. Puente moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)
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A motion was made by ALD. PUENTE that this Motion be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Zielinski, Kovac, Puente and Stamper
No 0
Excused 1- Coggs
A motion was made by ALD. PUENTE that this Motion be RECOMMENDED FOR
APPROVAL. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Zielinski, Kovac, Puente and Stamper
No 0
Excused 1- Coggs
The meeting adjourned at 9:10 AM
Molly Kuether
Staff Assistant
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City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Meeting Agenda
LICENSES COMMITTEE
ALD. T. ANTHONY ZIELINSKI, CHAIR
Ald. Milele A. Coggs, Vice-Chair
Ald. Nik Kovac, Ald. Robert Puente, and Ald. Russell Stamper,
II
Staff Assistant, Molly Kuether, 286-2775
Fax: 286-3456, Molly.Kuether@milwaukee.gov
Legislative Liaison, Andrew VanNatta, 286-2253,
andrew.vannatta@milwaukee.gov
Tuesday, March 1, 2016 8:30 AM Common Council Chambers, 3rd Fl, City Hall
Special
1. 151310 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee
relative to licenses.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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