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LICENSES COMMITTEE

Regular Meeting

Milwaukee, WI · October 2, 2018

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City Hall City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street Milwaukee, WI 53202 Meeting Minutes LICENSES COMMITTEE ALD. NIK KOVAC, CHAIR Ald. Terry L. Witkowski, Vice-Chair Ald. Milele A. Coggs, Ald. Cavalier Johnson, and Ald. Chantia Lewis Staff Assistant, Molly Kuether-Steele, 286-2775 Fax: 286-3456, molly.kuether-steele@milwaukee.gov Legislative Liaison, Jeffrey Osterman, 286-2262, joster@milwaukee.gov Tuesday, October 2, 2018 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall The meeting convened at 9:12 AM Ald. Coggs joined the meeting at 9:22 AM Ald. Lewis joined the meeting at 9:25 AM Present 5 - Kovac, Witkowski, Coggs, Johnson, Lewis 1. 180650 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 12 GUIZAR, JR, Gustavo Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Applications for "TEQUILA NIGHT CLUB" at 1460 S MUSKEGO Av. (Expires 11/8/2018) The applicant stated there was a fight regarding Facebook messages. Individual also present: Ald. Perez stated the applicant has been at the location for a long time and the cameras are no working. He recommends renewal with a warning letter. Ald. Johnson moved approval with a warning letter based on the police report. (Prevailed 3-0) A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Kovac, Witkowski and Johnson No 0 Excused 2- Coggs and Lewis 12 THAO, Xa Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises License Applications Requesting Jukebox, 3 Amusement Machines, and 1 Pool Table for "Xanna's Spot" at 1904 W Forest Home Av. Individual present: Ald. Perez asked that the application be held for community input. Ald. Witkowski moved to hold to the call of the chair. (Prevailed 3-0) A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Motion be AMENDED. This City of Milwaukee Page 1 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes October 2, 2018 motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Kovac, Witkowski and Johnson No 0 Excused 2- Coggs and Lewis 08 AICHOUNE, Mehdi, Agent for "Direct Auto Sales Inc", Secondhand Motor Vehicle Dealer's License Application for "Direct Auto Sales Inc" at 2831 W Burnham St. Individual also present: Patricia Doherty - 8th District Legislative Assistant stated Ald. Donovan has no objections. Ald. Johnson moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0) A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Kovac, Witkowski and Johnson No 0 Excused 2- Coggs and Lewis 08 ASSAD, Nedal K, Agent for "NEA, LLC", Class A Malt & Class A Liquor License Application for "TIME FOOD MART" at 1835 S 25TH St. Appearing with the applicant: Atty. Michael Bishop the applicant will keep the liquor behind the counter. Individual also present: Patricia Doherty - 8th District Legislative Assistant stated Ald. Donovan has no objections. There were 7 neighbors present in support. Ald. Witkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0) A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Kovac, Witkowski, Coggs and Johnson No 0 Excused 1- Lewis 08 FELICIANO, JR, Francisco, Agent for "Revelation Auto Sales LLC", Secondhand Motor Vehicle Dealer's License Application for "Revelation Auto Sales" at 2628 S 32ND St. Individual also present: Patricia Doherty - 8th District Legislative Assistant stated Ald. Donovan has no objections if there are no vehicles parked on the street for sale. Ald. Coggs moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0) A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Kovac, Witkowski, Coggs and Johnson No 0 Excused 1- Lewis City of Milwaukee Page 2 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes October 2, 2018 08 VIDRIO, Jose S, Agent for "Mona LLC", Class A Malt & Class A Liquor, Food Dealer, and Weights & Measures License Applications for "Mona Grocery Store" at 2082 S MUSKEGO Av. The applicant stated he is willing to amend his application to remove liquor. Appearing with the applicant: Jennifer Vidrio 3573 S 35th St Individual also present: Patricia Doherty - 8th District Legislative Assistant stated Ald. Donovan is in support of the beer license, but not the liquor license. Ald. Coggs moved to amend the application to remove Class A Liquor. (Prevailed 5-0) Ald. Coggs moved approval as amended. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Kovac, Witkowski, Coggs, Johnson and Lewis No 0 03 GOKHMAN, Tim B, Agent for "Crossroads Collective, LLC", Class B Tavern License Application for "Crossroads Collective" at 2238 N Farwell Av. The applicant stated the premises will be a food hall with a speakeasy to Black Cat Alley. Ald. Witkowski moved to enter in to the record as exhibit #1 the North Avenue Task Force application. (Prevailed 5-0) Ald. Lewis moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. LEWIS that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Kovac, Witkowski, Coggs, Johnson and Lewis No 0 KAURICH, Kristine, Disabled Loading Zone Permit Application for 30'. Ald. Witkowski moved to hold to the call of the chair based on nonappearance. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Kovac, Witkowski, Coggs, Johnson and Lewis No 0 05 BLAMER, John, Agent for "Blamer's Auto Repair Inc", Recycling, Salvaging, or Towing Premises License Renewal Application Adding Shareholder for "Blamer's Auto Repair" at 7605 W CENTER St. (Expired 9/30/2018) Ald. Coggs moved denial based on second nonappearance. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Kovac, Witkowski, Coggs, Johnson and Lewis No 0 05 GORDON, Scott B, Agent for "Wireless Vision LLC", Secondhand Dealer's and City of Milwaukee Page 3 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes October 2, 2018 Weights & Measures License Transfer Applications with Change of Agent for "T-Mobile" at 10400 W SILVER SPRING DR #600. Ald. Johnson moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Kovac, Witkowski, Coggs, Johnson and Lewis No 0 09 MORRIS, Tyrone, Agent for "Big Country's Barbecue LLC", Class B Tavern and Food Dealer License Applications for "Big Country's Barbecue" at 8663-8665 W BROWN DEER Rd. Ald. Lewis moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. LEWIS that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Kovac, Witkowski, Coggs, Johnson and Lewis No 0 09 WEDDLE, Charlie, Agent for "Weddles Salvage LLC", Recycling, Salvaging or Towing Vehicle License Application for "Weddles Salvage" at 6534 N 51ST St. The applicant stated his office and vehicle will be at the premises. Ald. Lewis moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. LEWIS that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Kovac, Witkowski, Coggs, Johnson and Lewis No 0 10 MUZAHEM, Fady, Agent for "Muzahem LLC", Class A Malt and Food Dealer License Applications for "Hanna Food" at 2778 N 59TH St. Appearing with the applicant as interpreter: Suad Abdallah 8048 S Wildwood Dr, Oak Creek, WI Individual also present: Alec Knutson - 10th District Legislative Assistant stated Ald. Murphy has no objections. Ald. Witkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Kovac, Witkowski, Coggs, Johnson and Lewis No 0 10 SANGHA, Rajmaninder SINGH, Agent for "Saheb Inc", Filling Station, Food Dealer, Weights & Measures License Applications for "Saheb Inc" at 3501 N 60th St. Appearing with the applicant: Atty. Paul Christensen Individual also present: Alec Knutson - 10th District Legislative Assistant stated Ald. Murphy has no objections. Ald. Johnson moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) City of Milwaukee Page 4 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes October 2, 2018 A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Kovac, Witkowski, Coggs, Johnson and Lewis No 0 The meeting recessed at 9:48 AM The meeting reconvened at 10:07 AM 180650 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 06 DAY, Timothy, Agent for "Great Day Investments, Inc.", Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Applications for "Tee's Lounge" at 2436 N MARTIN L KING JR DR. (Expires 11/6/2018) Ald. Coggs moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Kovac, Witkowski, Coggs, Johnson and Lewis No 0 06 DHILLON, Baljinder S, Agent for "Yuvraj Food Mart, Inc", Class A Malt, Food Dealer, and Weights & Measures License Renewal Applications for "All For Us" at 103 E Keefe Av. (Expires 10/31/2018) The applicant stated he has enrolled in the MARTS program and it was a friend who sold the tobacco products indicated in #3 in the police report. He added that he doesn't let anyone but employees stand behind the register. Ald. Coggs moved approval with a warning letter based on #2-3 in the police report. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Kovac, Witkowski, Coggs, Johnson and Lewis No 0 06 GILL, Gagan K, Agent for "Tip Top Foods LLC", Class A Malt and Food Dealer License Renewal Applications for "Tip Top Foods" at 1901 W ATKINSON Av. (Expires 10/31/2018) Appearing with the applicant: Tahinder Singh 1901 W Atkinson stated he spoke with the police, he's sorry about #1 in the police report and has enrolled in the Respect 21 program. Ald. Coggs moved approval with a warning letter. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Kovac, Witkowski, Coggs, Johnson and Lewis City of Milwaukee Page 5 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes October 2, 2018 No 0 06 HOWARD, Miley Alcohol Permanent Extension of Premise License Application Adding Patio for "TWISTERS INN" at 508 W CENTER St. Ald. Coggs moved to hold to the call of the chair based on nonappearance. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Kovac, Witkowski, Coggs, Johnson and Lewis No 0 06 KAUR, Harbans, Agent for "Sims Grocery Inc", Class A Malt & Class A Liquor and Food Dealer License Applications for "Davis and Son Food & Liquor" at 3562 N Martin L King Jr DR. Appearing with the applicant: Samerjit Singh 2999 W Yorkshire Dr, Franklin, WI Ald. Coggs moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Kovac, Witkowski, Coggs, Johnson and Lewis No 0 06 SCHAEFER, Matthew A, Agent for "Uncle Wolfie's Breakfast Tavern LLC", Class B Tavern, Food Dealer, and Sidewalk Dining License Applications for "Uncle Wolfie's Breakfast Tavern" at 234 E Vine St. The applicant stated he spoke with the daughter of Mr. Gibbons and Ms. Hoefer and that the premises will be a restaurant, not a bar. He added that the premises is meant to be a family restaurant and customers will not be overserved or falling down drunk. Appearing with the applicant: Whitney McAllister 1805 N Hubbard St stated she has a 2 1/2 year old, they don't want to be open late, and the intent is to be a cooperative neighbor. Individuals present in opposition: Glen Gibbons 224 E Vine St stated he lives next door to the premises and there have been different business plans and he believes this will be a bar. He added that there will be parking issues and problems with drunk patrons. He provided a Facebook post of the logo. Ald. Lewis moved to enter in to the record as exhibit #1 the logo from the Facebook post. (Prevailed 5-0) He added that everyone leaves the neighborhood when their kids reach the school age. Tiffany Hoefer 224 E Vine St stated this premises will negatively affect her property value and will increase her insurance. She stated parking will be a problem and the outdoor patio will increase traffic. She added that she is opposed to alcohol being served after 3 PM. Individuals present in support: Betsy Rowbottom 2120 E Jarvis St, Shorewood, WI stated she's known the applicant for a few years and is a great neighbor. Rebecca Zufelhofer and Miles Baurgraff 1924 N Hubbard stated the run the Birch & Butcher and it's not crazy bar business like Water St. Vanessa Andrew 1737 N Palmer St stated she's been in the neighborhood since 2009 and the applicant lives in the premises as well so there won't be the same issues as a bar on Water St. She added that the applicant is not a wild person and will bring in a specific clientele. City of Milwaukee Page 6 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes October 2, 2018 Rika Woodley 112 E Vine St stated there will be no problem with parking and the applicant has attended many neighborhood meetings. He added that a breakfast and afternoon crowd will not be rowdy. Theresa Manbew Rausch 2018 N 2nd St stated she moved in to the neighborhood 10 years ago and the property was always expected to be a bar. She added that the applicant lives in the property, is family oriented, and active in the neighborhood. Kristin Lobbs and Trevor Santarious 1832 N Palmer St stated the applicant is a respectable neighbor and member of the Historical Brewers Hill Neighborhood Association. Alex Shortridge 123 E Vine St stated she agrees with the previous speakers and there are no issues with parking. Jerry Teagartner 101 W Vine St stated there is no concerns with parking and the applicant is a nice neighbor to have. Mike Styke N74W1734 Windlake Dr, Cedarburg, WI stated he agrees with the previous speakers. Ald. Coggs moved to hold to the call of the chair for a neighborhood meeting. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Kovac, Witkowski, Coggs, Johnson and Lewis No 0 01 BLAS, Diana B, Agent for "Apys Cars Inc", Recycling, Salvaging, or Towing Premises License Renewal Application for "Apys Cars" at 4030 W DOUGLAS Av. (Expired 9/6/2018) The applicant was not present. Individual present: Ptosha Davis - 1st District Staff Assistant stated Ald. Hamilton has no objections to denying the license. Ald. Witkowski moved denial based on second nonappearance. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Kovac, Witkowski, Coggs, Johnson and Lewis No 0 01 BLAS, Jovana N, Agent for "AT Towing Inc", Recycling, Salvaging, or Towing Premises License Application for "A+ Towing" at 4030 W DOUGLAS Av. The applicant stated she doesn't speak to her parents, the previous licensees, and they vacated the premises 2 months ago. She added that she worked for her father's tow lot. She stated that she has spent $20,000 getting the lot up to code and she is unaware of any monies owed by her parents. She added that she purchased the vehicles from her father. Ald. Lewis stated the applicant's father appeared last month to renew the license and she does not believe the story that the applicant's father's not involved. Ald. Kovac stated that the applicant's father stated the monies owed to the City were illegitimate charges. Individuals also present: Ptosha Davis - 1st District Staff Assistant stated Ald. Hamilton would like to meet with the applicant. Charmaine Wilks - DPW Tow Lot stated the City believes this is a collusive agreement to avoid paying outstanding debt owed to the City. She added that the business keeps City of Milwaukee Page 7 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes October 2, 2018 changing names, but remains in the same family. She added that Apys Cars currently owes the City $66,427.31. She stated that the applicant will be using vehicles registered to Apys Cars and are operating at the same premises. Ald. Witkowski moved to enter the documents from DPW parking in to the record as exhibit #1. (Prevailed 5-0) Ald. Coggs stated based on the information provided by DPW a collusive agreement has been demonstrated. Ald. Coggs moved denial based the information provided by DPW demonstrating a collusive agreement. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Kovac, Witkowski, Coggs, Johnson and Lewis No 0 01 LEGUTKI, Amelia, Agent for "WALGREEN CO", Food Dealer and Weights & Measures License Renewal Applications for "WALGREENS #4720" at 2222 W CAPITOL DR. (Expires 10/18/2018) The applicant was not present. Individual present: Ptosha Davis - 1st District Staff Assistant stated Ald. Hamilton has concerns about trash. Ald. Coggs moved to hold to the call of the chair based on nonappearance. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Kovac, Witkowski, Coggs, Johnson and Lewis No 0 13 DOERN, II, David W, Agent for "DPD, LLC", Secondhand Motor Vehicle Dealer's License Application for "DPD, LLC" at 1101 W MALLORY Av. The applicant stated the hours are going to by appointment. Ald. Witkowski moved to amend the hours to be open from 8 AM - 7 PM by appointment only. (Prevailed 5-0). Ald. Witkowski moved approval as amended. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Kovac, Witkowski, Coggs, Johnson and Lewis No 0 13 GORDON, Scott B, Agent for "Wireless Vision, LLC", Secondhand Dealer's and Weights & Measures License Applications for "Wireless Vision" at 3650 S 27TH St. Ald. Witkowski stated he would like to meet with the applicant. Ald. Witkowski moved to hold to the call of the chair. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Kovac, Witkowski, Coggs, Johnson and Lewis No 0 City of Milwaukee Page 8 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes October 2, 2018 13 PATE, Christopher R, Agent for "Bajco Wisconsin LLC", Extended Hours Establishments License Application Requesting to Close at 1 AM for "Papa John's Pizza" at 3264 S 27th St. Ald. Witkowski moved to deny based on second nonappearance. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Kovac, Witkowski, Coggs, Johnson and Lewis No 0 13 SMITH-JAMES, Patsy, Agent for "Barclay Place LLC", Class B Tavern, Food Dealer, and Public Entertainment Premises License Applications Requesting Instrumental Musicians, Jukebox, Karaoke, Patron Contests, and Patrons Dancing for "Pat's Niche Pub+Grill" at 3956 S Howell Av. Ald. Witkowski stated there was a neighborhood meeting and there were no objections. Ald. Witkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Kovac, Witkowski, Coggs, Johnson and Lewis No 0 04 CULBERTSON, David, Agent for "WALNUT BREWERY, INC", Public Entertainment Premises, Extended Hours Establishment, and Food Dealer License Renewal Applications for "ROCK BOTTOM BREWERY" at 740 N PLANKINTON Av. (Expires 11/4/2018) Appearing on behalf of the applicant: Atty. Jake Remmington stated the agent is no longer with the company. Rebecca Miller Jill Marate Individual also present: Ald. Bauman stated there were issues because they closed off the riverwalk. Ald. Coggs moved to hold to the call of the chair. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Kovac, Witkowski, Coggs, Johnson and Lewis No 0 04 GORDON, Scott B, Agent for "Wireless Vision, LLC", Secondhand Dealer's License Application and Weights & Measures License Transfer Application with Change of Agent for "T-Mobile" at 275 W WISCONSIN Av. Ald. Witkowski moved to hold to the call of the chair. (Prevailed 5-0) Ald. Witkowski moved reconsideration. (Prevailed 5-0) Individual also present: Ald. Bauman stated he has concerns and would like to meet with the applicant. Ald. Witkowski moved to hold to the call of the chair. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Kovac, Witkowski, Coggs, Johnson and Lewis City of Milwaukee Page 9 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes October 2, 2018 No 0 04 GRIFFIN, Adam F, Agent for "BAM RESOURCES, LLC", Class B Tavern, Food Dealer, and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Applications for "FIRE ON WATER" at 518 N WATER St. (Expires 10/16/2018) The applicant stated the police report is accurate, but he was nice to the police. He stated normally there is no music Monday-Wednesday, but with the windows open it can be louder. He added that he spoke with the general manager of the hotel to resolve the issues and he can keep the windows closed if necessary. Individual also present: Ald. Bauman stated there have been noise issues with the premises, the applicant doesn't seem concerned about disturbing the hotel guests across the street, and he recommends nonrenewal. He stated that noise complaints are a major problem and the applicant's attitude is inappropriate. Ald. Witkowski moved approval with a warning letter based on #2 in the police report. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Kovac, Witkowski, Coggs, Johnson and Lewis No 0 04 STYKE, Michael J, Agent for "3rd Coast Parking LLC", Parking Lot or Place License Application for "3rd Coast Parking LLC" at 746-752 N OLD WORLD THIRD St. The applicant stated he is currently operating the premises as valet only. He added that he takes security very seriously and the security cameras were demolished when the MSO demolished a wall. He added the lot is being reconfigured with new landscaping. Individual also present: Ald. Bauman stated the security plan is not adequate and there is no occupancy permit from DNS. He recommends holding to meet with the applicant. Ald. Witkowski moved to hold to the call of the chair. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Kovac, Witkowski, Coggs, Johnson and Lewis No 0 04 TORKILDSON, David, Agent for "ABM Industry Groups, LLC ", Parking Lot or Place License Application for "ABM Parking Services" at 400 N 3RD St. The applicant stated he reached out to the condo association via email. He added that he supports security cameras but cannot afford to pay for the cameras. He stated he offered the condo free parking if they pay for the cameras. Individual also present: Ald. Bauman stated the premises does not have an occupancy permit and the application should be held. Individual present in opposition: Donald Askgood 418 N 3rd St stated there have been break ins in the last 2 years and the proposal has not been reviewed by the board. Ald. Johnson moved to hold to the call of the chair. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: City of Milwaukee Page 10 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes October 2, 2018 Aye 5- Kovac, Witkowski, Coggs, Johnson and Lewis No 0 07 RAY, SR, Michael, Agent for "GENTS PLUS, INC", Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Applications for "GOLD DIGGERS" at 4750 N HOPKINS St. (Expires 10/12/2018) The applicant stated he never had to hire professional security, but he did hire an additional security guard and he put up signs about loitering and leaving through the back door. He added that he put up signs regarding parking. He stated that he hasn't received complaints about loud music. He added that people turn their music up as their leaving. He stated he was worked at the premises in 10 years and the Ms. Cleveland has never contacted him. Individual also present: Sherman Morton - 7th District Legislative Assistant stated the meeting went as described and the applicant has done everything he agreed to do at the meeting. He added that Ms. Cleveland doesn't like the premises and Ald. Rainey is in support of the premises. Individuals present in opposition: Rashonda Cleveland 4750 N 37th St stated she met with the applicant and police in April and the applicant hasn't held up to his end of the agreement, such as professional security, leaving the backdoor open, loud music, loitering, and public urination. She stated customers play music at all times of night and block traffic. David Thomas 635 W Montclair Ave, Glendale, WI stated he works in the neighborhood through the Great Waters Group and there are difficulties in the neighborhood. Ald. Witkowski moved approval with a warning letter based on neighborhood testimony. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Kovac, Witkowski, Coggs, Johnson and Lewis No 0 07 SANDHAR, Arshdeep S, Agent for "Brothers Petrol Inc", Extended Hours Establishments, Food Dealer, Filling Station, and Weights & Measures License Renewal Applications for "Brother Petrol" at 4137 W Fond Du Lac Av. (Expires 10/31/2018) Appearing with the applicant: Atty. Michael Bishop stated the applicant enrolled in the MARTS program and the employee in #2 in the police report has been terminated. Individual also present: Sherman Morton - 7th District Legislative Assistant stated Ald. Rainey is in support. Ald. Johnson moved approval with a warning letter based on the police report. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Kovac, Witkowski, Coggs, Johnson and Lewis No 0 City of Milwaukee Page 11 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes October 2, 2018 The meeting recessed at 12:34 PM The meeting reconvened at 1:14 PM 180650 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses. Sponsors: THE CHAIR ALCANTAR, Marta, Class D Operator's License Renewal Application. (Expired 12/31/2017) Ald. Witkowski moved approval with a warning letter based on the police report. (Prevailed 4-0) A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Kovac, Witkowski, Coggs and Johnson No 0 Excused 1- Lewis BASSINDALE, Lia M, Class D Operator's License Application. Ald. Witkowski moved denial based on second nonappearance. (Prevailed 4-0) A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Kovac, Witkowski, Coggs and Johnson No 0 Excused 1- Lewis BISHOP, Jeffrey M, Class D Operator's License Renewal Application. (Expired 12/31/2017) Ald. Coggs moved denial based on second nonappearance. (Prevailed 4-0) A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Kovac, Witkowski, Coggs and Johnson No 0 Excused 1- Lewis JANASIK, Taylor A, Class D Operator's License Application. Ald. Johnson moved denial based on second nonappearance. (Prevailed 4-0) A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Kovac, Witkowski, Coggs and Johnson No 0 Excused 1- Lewis MOLITOR, Giordi W, Class D Operator's License Application. Ald. Witkowski moved denial based on second nonappearance. (Prevailed 4-0) City of Milwaukee Page 12 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes October 2, 2018 A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Kovac, Witkowski, Coggs and Johnson No 0 Excused 1- Lewis PETERSON, Gregory D, Class D Operator's License Application. The applicant stated he is paying through his parole officer. Ald. Coggs moved approval pending approval from Probation and Parole. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Kovac, Witkowski, Coggs, Johnson and Lewis No 0 CARROLL, Dusten K Home Improvement Contractor's License Renewal Application with Change of Location for "ShearKing Heating & Cooling". (Expires 10/21/2018) Ald. Lewis moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. LEWIS that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Kovac, Witkowski, Coggs, Johnson and Lewis No 0 DOXTATOR, Bradley A, Agent for "B&D Heating and Cooling LLC", Home Improvement Contractor's License Application for "B&D Heating and Cooling LLC". The applicant stated he hasn't drunk alcohol since 2011. Ald. Witkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Kovac, Witkowski, Coggs, Johnson and Lewis No 0 HOPPE, Shawn M, Agent for "Fortitude Construction LLC", Home Improvement Contractor's License Application for "Fortitude Construction LLC". The applicant stated he will be doing the work to flip houses with a realtor and architect. Ald. Johnson moved approval. (Prevailed 4-1, Ald. Coggs voting no) A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Kovac, Witkowski, Johnson and Lewis No 1- Coggs 14 BURICH, Jordan A, Agent for "Vine Society LLC", Class B Tavern, Food Dealer, and Public Entertainment Premises License Applications Requesting Disc Jockey and 3 Amusement Machines for "Voyager Wine & Cocktail Bar" at 422 E Lincoln Av. Individual also present: City of Milwaukee Page 13 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes October 2, 2018 Todd Peterson - 14th District Legislative Assistant stated Ald. Zielinski is in support. Ald. Witkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Kovac, Witkowski, Coggs, Johnson and Lewis No 0 14 MARTINEZ BRAVO, Laura, Agent for "La Lunchera Restaurante & Taqueria LLC", Class B Tavern-Service Bar Only and Public Entertainment Premises License Applications Requesting Karaoke for "La Lunchera Restaurante & Taqueria" at 2940 S 13th St. Individual also present: Todd Peterson - 14th District Legislative Assistant stated Ald. Zielinski wants to have a neighborhood meeting. Ald. Coggs moved to hold to the call of the chair. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Kovac, Witkowski, Coggs, Johnson and Lewis No 0 Agenda Only 03 GORDON, Scott B, Agent for "Wireless Vision, LLC", Secondhand Dealer's and Weights & Measures License Applications for "Wireless Vision" at 1438 E Brady St. Ald. Johnson moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) 04 DEHNE, Jacob E, Agent for "MKE Events LLC", Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Applications with Change of Shareholder for "Red White and Blue" at 1044 N Old World Third St. Ald. Johnson moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) 06 SILAGY, Rosemary S, Agent for "Mad Planet 2, LLC", Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises License Transfer Applications with Change of Agent and Stock for "The Mad Planet" at 533 E Center St. Ald. Johnson moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) 09 CLARK, Bret J, Agent for "Wisconsin City and Country Club LLC", Class B Tavern, Public Entertainment Premises and Food Dealer License Renewal Applications with Change of Agent for "Wisconsin Club" at 6200 W Good Hope Rd. Ald. Johnson moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) 10 GORDON, Scott B, Agent for "Wireless Vision LLC", Secondhand Dealer's License Renewal Application with Change of Agent for "T-MOBILE" at 5640 W NORTH Av. Ald. Johnson moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) 10 KASHEVAROF, Robbin V, Agent for "Valentine Coffee Co", Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Applications with Change of Stock for "Valentine Coffee Roasters" at 5918 W Vliet St. Ald. Johnson moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) 11 HARVEY, Jason R, Agent for "Harvey International Auto Sales LLC", Secondhand Motor Vehicle Dealer's – Wholesale Only License Application for "Harvey International Auto Sales" at 3500 S 92ND St #4G. Ald. Johnson moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) 12 WOODS, Samantha L, Agent for "Century Beverage Group LLC", Class B Tavern, Food Dealer, and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Applications City of Milwaukee Page 14 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes October 2, 2018 Lowering Capacity from 80 to 79 for "Don Julio's" at 1537 S CESAR E CHAVEZ DR. Ald. Johnson moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Kovac, Witkowski, Coggs, Johnson and Lewis No 0 Warning Letter CONDECON, Kathleen B, Class D Operator's License Application. Ald. Witkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) GARCIA, Jose M, Class D Operator's License Application. Ald. Witkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) 01 BANKS, James Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Applications for "BIG MANS PLACE" at 1932 W CAPITOL DR. Ald. Witkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) 01 MULTANI, Swaran S, Agent for "Green Bay Food & Liquor Inc", Class A Malt & Class A Liquor and Food Dealer License Renewal Applications for "JJ Liquor" at 4173- 4175 N Green Bay Av. Ald. Witkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) 03 WAGNER, Eric G, Agent for "CAFE HOLLANDER DOWNER AVE LLC", Class B Tavern, Food Dealer, and Sidewalk Dining License Renewal Applications for "CAFE HOLLANDER" at 2608 N DOWNER Av. Ald. Witkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) 13 BARDON, David L, Agent for "JB's on 41, Inc", Class B Tavern, Food Dealer, and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Applications for "JB's on 41" at 4040 S 27th St. Ald. Witkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Kovac, Witkowski, Coggs, Johnson and Lewis No 0 A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON that this Motion be RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Kovac, Witkowski, Coggs, Johnson and Lewis No 0 The meeting adjourned at 1:33 PM Molly Kuether-Steele Staff Assistant City of Milwaukee Page 15

Agenda

City Hall City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street Milwaukee, WI 53202 Meeting Agenda LICENSES COMMITTEE ALD. NIK KOVAC, CHAIR Ald. Terry L. Witkowski, Vice-Chair Ald. Milele A. Coggs, Ald. Cavalier Johnson, and Ald. Chantia Lewis Staff Assistant, Molly Kuether-Steele, 286-2775 Fax: 286-3456, molly.kuether-steele@milwaukee.gov Legislative Liaison, Jeffrey Osterman, 286-2262, joster@milwaukee.gov Tuesday, October 2, 2018 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall 1. 180650 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Detailed information relating to the contents of this file may be found by searching under this number at http://milwaukee.legistar.com/legislation. Alternatively, the complete file including detailed information identifying the specific subject matters to be discussed at the meeting may be inspected at the office of the License Division, Room 105, City Hall, 200 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, 53202, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:15 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. This meeting will be webcast live at www.milwaukee.gov/channel25. In the event that Common Council members who are not members of this committee attend this meeting, this meeting may also simultaneously constitute a meeting of the Common Council or any of the following committees: Community and Economic Development, Finance and Personnel, Judiciary and Legislation, Licenses, Public Safety, Public Works, Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development, and/or Steering and Rules. Whether a simultaneous meeting is occurring depends on whether the presence of one or more of the Common Council member results in a quorum of the Common Council or any of the above committees, and, if there is a quorum of another committee, whether any agenda items listed above involve matters within that committee’s realm of authority. In the event that a simultaneous meeting is occurring, no action other than information gathering will be taken at the simultaneous meeting. Times for specific agenda items are estimations. If items cannot be heard at their specified times, they will be heard as soon as practicable thereafter. Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of persons with disabilities through sign language interpreters or auxiliary aids. For assistance contact the Legislative Services ADA Coordinator at 286-2998, (FAX)286-3456, (TDD)286-2025 or by writing to Room 205, City Hall, 200 E. Wells Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202. City of Milwaukee Page 1 Printed on 9/27/2018 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Agenda October 2, 2018 Parking for persons attending City Hall meetings is available at reduced rates (5 hour limit) at the Milwaukee Center (southwest corner of E. Kilbourn Ave. and N. Water St.) Parking tickets must be validated in the first floor Information Booth in City Hall. Persons engaged in lobbying as defined in s. 305-43-4 of the Milwaukee Code are required to register with the City Clerk's License Division. Lobbyists appearing before a Common Council committee are required to identify themselves as such. More information is available at http://city.milwaukee.gov/Lobbying. City of Milwaukee Page 2 Printed on 9/27/2018
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