LICENSES COMMITTEE
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · October 16, 2018
Minutes
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 16, 2018 8:45 AM Common Council Chambers
Special
The meeting convened at 9:20 AM
Ald. Witkowski joined the meeting at 9:22 AM
Present 4 - Kovac, Witkowski, Coggs, Johnson
Excused 1 - Lewis
1. 180650 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee
relative to licenses.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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.
Ald. Coggs moved to hold to the call of the chair based on nonappearance. (Prevailed
3-0)
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Motion be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Kovac, Coggs and Johnson
No 0
Excused 2- Witkowski and Lewis
Agenda Only
KAURICH, Kristine, Disabled Loading Zone Permit Application.
Ald. Johnson moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0)
WADE, Brantner S, Agent for "Bauer Built Inc", Recycling, Salvaging or Towing
Vehicle License Renewal Application with Change of Agent for "Bauer Built" at 525
Progress Av.
Ald. Johnson moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0)
03 CARLISLE, Justin K, Agent for "Ardent Milwaukee, LLC", Alcohol and Food
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Permanent Extension of Premise and Additional Site (Food) Applications for "Ardent"
at 1751 N Farwell Av.
Ald. Johnson moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0)
04 BENSON, Howard E, Agent for "Two Brothers Automotive Repair LLC", Recycling,
Salvaging, or Towing Premises Application for "Two Brothers Automotive Repair" at
2705 W CLYBOURN St.
Ald. Johnson moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0)
04 CLARK, Bret J, Agent for "Wisconsin City and Country Club LLC", Class B
Tavern, Food Dealer, and Public Entertainment Premises License Transfer
Applications with Change of Agent for "Wisconsin Club" at 900 W Wisconsin Av.
Ald. Johnson moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0)
04 FISHER, Michael B, Agent for "THIS IS IT, INC", Class B Tavern and Public
Entertainment Premises License Transfer Applications with Transfer of Stock,
Lowering Capacity to 79 and Change of Hours Sun-Sat From Opening 3 PM To 11 AM
for "THIS IS IT" at 418 E WELLS St.
Ald. Johnson moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0)
04 HOWARD, Shawn A, Agent for "Sweet Diner LLC", Class B Tavern and Food
Dealer License Renewal Applications with Change of Agent for "Sweet Diner" at 239 E
Chicago St #103.
Ald. Johnson moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0)
04 WALIA, Harjeet S, Agent for "Dreamland Petroleum Company", Extended Hours
Establishments, Filling Station, Weights & Measures, and Food Dealer License
Transfer Applications with Change of Floor Plan Adding Restaurant for "Pantry
41/Chester's Chicken/Kwikee Grille" at 405 N 27th St.
Ald. Johnson moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0)
04 WEBER, Ralph A, Agent for "The Xenia Group, LLC", Class B Tavern, Food
Dealer, and Public Entertainment Premises License Transfer Applications with Change
of Entertainment Adding Jukebox and Comedy Acts, and Hours From Opening 11 AM
Sat-Sun and 3 PM Mon-Wed To Opening 8 AM Sat-Sun and 11 AM Mon-Wed for "Tied
House" at 124 N Water St.
Ald. Johnson moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0)
08 ALBOTI, Ossama, Agent for "Bahrah Trading Company LLC", Secondhand Motor
Vehicle Dealer's License - Retail Application for "Bahrah Trading Company LLC" at
2083 S MUSKEGO Av.
Ald. Johnson moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0)
10 ADAMS, Bryant L, Agent for "Battlebox Cafe & Lounge LLC", Request unusual
circumstance waiver to reinstate the Class B Tavern, Public Entertainment Premises,
and Food Dealer License Applications for "Battlebox Cafe & Lounge" at 5419 W
Lisbon Av.
Ald. Johnson moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0)
10 LUCHINI, Anthony L, Agent for "S & V, INC", Class B Tavern, Public
Entertainment Premises License, and Food Dealer License Transfer Applications with
Change of Hours Daily From Opening 11 AM To 8 AM for "KELLY'S BLEACHERS" at
5218 W BLUE MOUND Rd.
Ald. Johnson moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0)
10 MCROBERTS, Christine R, Agent for "McBobs Pub & Grill Inc", Class B Tavern
and Food Perm Extension of Premises License Transfer Applications Removing
Service Bar Only and Change of Hours From Closed Mon-Tues and Open 4 PM
Wed-Sat To Closed Sun-Mon and Open Tues-Sat 3 PM and Close Tues 11 PM for
"Tusk" at 5513 W North Av.
Ald. Johnson moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0)
13 BURGOS, Ruben A, Agent for "Wisconsin Hispanic Scholarship Foundation,
Inc.", Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises License Transfer
Applications Increasing Capacity From 299 To 420 for "Mexican Fiesta" at 2997 S 20th
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Ald. Johnson moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0)
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. Johnson moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0)
13 PESCH, Thomas J, Agent for "Milwaukee General Construction Company",
Recycling, Salvaging, or Towing Premises License Renewal Application with Change of
Stockholder for "Milwaukee General Construction Company" at 4580 S 13TH St.
Ald. Johnson moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0)
15 TERRY, Keith B, Agent for "3041 West North Avenue, LLC", Class B Tavern,
Food Dealer, and Public Entertainment Premises License Applications Change of
Floor Plan Removing Office for "3041North" at 3041 W North Av.
Ald. Johnson moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0)
15 TERRY, Keith B, Agent for "3041 West North Avenue, LLC", Secondhand Motor
Vehicle Dealer's License – Wholesale Only Application for "3041North" at 3041 W
North Av.
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, Coggs and Johnson
No 0
Excused 2- Witkowski and Lewis
Warning Letter
AKIM, Jade NOELLE, Class D Operator's License Application.
Ald. Coggs moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0)
BROWNING, Amanda K, Class D Operator's License Renewal Application.
Ald. Coggs moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0)
FALLON, Olivia N, Class D Operator's License Application.
Ald. Coggs moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0)
GALLAGHER, Sandy Y, Class D Operator's License Application.
Ald. Coggs moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0)
GARNER, Gakaree H, Class D Operator's License Application.
Ald. Coggs moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0)
HANSEN, Joshua M, Class D Operator's License Application.
Ald. Coggs moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0)
HOLTER, Elias D, Class D Operator's License Application.
Ald. Coggs moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0)
HOLUBOWICZ, Jon E, Class D Operator's License Renewal Application.
Ald. Coggs moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0)
KELLY, Megan M, Class D Operator's License Application.
Ald. Coggs moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0)
KOSCINSKI, Robert J, Class D Operator's License Application.
Ald. Coggs moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0)
KRAUSE, Erika M, Class D Operator's License Application.
Ald. Coggs moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0)
PATTERSON, II, Yuhl, Class D Operator's License Renewal Application.
Ald. Coggs moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0)
ROBY, Jessica L, Class D Operator's License Application.
Ald. Coggs moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0)
STONE, Tawni M, Class D Operator's License Application.
Ald. Coggs moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0)
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04 STANGEL, Shannon D, Agent for "C&M Stangel LLC", Class B Tavern and Public
Entertainment Premises License Renewal Applications for "The High Note Karaoke
Lounge" at 645 N James Lovell St.
Ald. Coggs moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0)
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Motion be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Kovac, Coggs and Johnson
No 0
Excused 2- Witkowski and Lewis
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Motion be RECOMMENDED
FOR APPROVAL. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Kovac, Witkowski, Coggs and Johnson
No 0
Excused 1- Lewis
The meeting adjourned at 9:23 AM
Molly Kuether-Steele
Staff Assistant
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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 16, 2018 8:45 AM Common Council Chambers
Special
1. 180650 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee
relative to licenses.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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