LICENSES COMMITTEE

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. Chantia Lewis and Ald. Nikiya Dodd 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, April 23, 2019 9:00 AM City Hall, Room 301-B Meeting convened: 9:17 A.M. Present 5 - Kovac, Witkowski, Coggs, Lewis, Dodd 1. 181871 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses. Sponsors: THE CHAIR POYTINGER, Marla R, Agent for "The North/South Club, Inc." Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises License Applications Requesting Axe Lanes and Shuffle Board Courts for "North South Club" at 175 S Water St. Atty. Brian Randall present for the applicant Maria Poytinger - has been running businesses for 7 years. There will only be one entrance on the Pittsburgh side to address neighbor concerns. The address will be changed to Pittsburgh once the city officially assigns a number to the business. They also changed the location of the axe throwing location based upon neighbor concerns so there are no operable doors or windows on that side. They close at midnight every day they are open. Ald. Lewis moved to amend the plan of operations that the garage doors on the Pittsburgh side will not be open past 10 p.m. weeknights and Sunday or past 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. There were no objections. Ald. Witkowski moved to make the e-mal from Scott Revolinksi relating to parking availability part of the record as Exhibit 1. Ald. Jose Perez - the solution for the limited parking is shared parking; businesses that are closed during the evening allow night businesses to use their lots. Opponents: Bill Michaels - president of the Waterfront Condo Association - 60 condo owners. They are opposed to a bar right across from their condos. Their main objection is current limited parking in the area already. They would like a 5th ward parking garage. Rob Schmidt - 200 S. Water St. - Water Street Lofts - he is concerned about parking as well for his guests. Tom Schultz - 212 W. Barclay - also concerned about parking as well as pedestrian safety with the amount of traffic and the speed it travels down Pittsburgh. He would like further reduced hours on the garage doors as a way of reducing noise migration. Supporters: Elizabeth Brodek - East Side Business Improvement District - they are choosing to City of Milwaukee Page 1 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 23, 2019 add vibrancy on the street despite having limited parking spaces, which also leads to increased safety on the street and eyes on the street. This also brings jobs. Alexa Snyder - 235 E. Pittsburgh Ave. - she and her friends have always found parking relatively close. She thinks the axe bar will be a good fit with the neighborhood. Michael Haven - 130 S. Water St., #306 - he thinks they will value to this area Grant, by Ald. Dodd. A motion was made by ALD. DODD that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Kovac, Witkowski, Coggs, Lewis and Dodd No 0 12 SANTOS, Abel Class B Tavern, Food Dealer, and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Applications Adding 2 Pool Tables and Removing Jukebox and Change of Hours for Alcohol From Closing at 1:30 AM to Closing at 2 AM Sun-Thurs and From Closing at 2 AM to Closing at 2:30 AM Fri and New Extended Hours Establishment License Application for Food Requesting to Close at 5 AM Sun-Sat for "LA CARRETA VIEJA" at 1339 W GREENFIELD Av. (Expires 6/14/2019) Atty. Vincent Bobot for the applicant. The licensee is calling the police as needed, has 5 security guards and he is actively managing his establishment. He also has 72 cameras that he can provide photos/video for the police as requested. This was designated as a nuisance premise and his client is contesting that. He is adding additional security and more security outside as well. Ald. Lewis is concerned as there doesn't seem to be a security plan and incidents are occurring over and over again. No neighbors present. Ald. Jose Perez - he has spoken with the applicant about the issues and he supports the extended hours for the restaurant. He does appreciate his calling the police. He is confident they can get to a good place with this establishment. Grant, with a warning letter. by Ald. Kovac. A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Kovac, Witkowski, Coggs and Dodd No 0 Abstain 1- Lewis 08 ASSAD, Raeid K, Agent for "R K A, LLC", Class A Malt & Class A Liquor License Application for "ABC STORE" at 1143 S 22ND St. RECESS: 10:43 A.M. RECONVENE: 10:46 A.M. Atty. Vincent Bobot - this is a family convenience store that currently sells beer; they are adding liquor. They have been selling beer since 1981. The entire stock of liquor will be behind an enclosure and handed to the customer. He applied 3 years ago for this new license. Patricia Doherty - aide to Ald. Donovan - they haven't gotten any complaints relating to the beer license. 8 postcards objected and 18 postcards were in support. The alderman has no objection to his application and leaves it up to the Committee Objector: Ian Baltista - Clarke Square Neighborhood Association - he objects due to its proximity to a school and the Journey House neighborhood association. Supporters: Rob Mercado - 1037 S. 24th St. - applicant provides supplies for clean-up drives and City of Milwaukee Page 2 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 23, 2019 he sponsors sharpie containers Oscar Lewis - 1039 S. 20th St. - applicant is a good man Mary Giello - 1313 S. 23rd St. - special education teacher - he's great for the community and he deserves this license Antonio LeBoy Debrowa - 1028 S. 21st St. - a business owner and the applicant is very responsible Alfonzo Velasquez - 1120 S. 23rd St. - the applicant is a great neighbor and his store is the only store he goes to Laquita Williams - 1112 S. 23rd St. - she would find the liquor license very convenient Felipe Rojan - 1307 S. 37th St. - he would find the liquor license very convenient and doesn't see it being a big deal Odie Assad - nephew of the applicant. The school is more than a block away as the playground is closer to the school. Grant, by Ald. Witkowski. A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Kovac, Witkowski, Coggs, Lewis and Dodd No 0 08 STRATIL, David J, Agent for "Ice House Bar & Grill LLC", Class B Tavern, Food Dealer, and Public Entertainment Premises License Applications Requesting Instrumental Musicians, Jukebox, Bands, Magic Shows, Karaoke, 5 Amusement Machines, Patrons Dancing, and 1 Pool Table for "Ice House Bar & Grill" at 4238 W Orchard St. Patricia Doherty - aide to Ald. Donovan - the alderman has no objections. Grant, by Ald. Witkowski. A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Kovac, Witkowski, Coggs, Lewis and Dodd No 0 04 BONEN, Ryan T, Agent for "VICE MANAGEMENT INC.", Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises License Transfer Applications with Change of Location, Trade Name, Agent, and Stockholder Requesting Disc Jockey and Patrons Dancing for "Bad Genie" at 787-789 N Jefferson St. Applicant not present. Hold to the call of the chair, by Ald. Witkowski. A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Kovac, Witkowski, Coggs, Lewis and Dodd No 0 04 FISHER, Michael B, Agent for "THIS IS IT, INC", Center for Visual and Performing Arts License Application for "THIS IS IT" at 418 E WELLS St. George Steiner -business partner Michael Tukosh - currently lives in Los Angeles - represents the Wisconsin LBGTQ History Project - this would be a semi-permanent display. Currently this is only online, but this would be an actual exhibit which they hope to have in place by June for Pride Month. This is an all-volunteer effort. Ald. Bauman enthusiastically supports this and this will double their space. City of Milwaukee Page 3 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 23, 2019 Grant, by Ald. Witkowski. A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Kovac, Witkowski, Coggs, Lewis and Dodd No 0 04 NINO DE GUZMAN RAMIREZ, Alvaro, Agent for "Tua Pasta LLC", Class B Beer and Class C Wine – Service Bar Only, Food Dealer , and Sidewalk Dining License Applications for "Tua Pasta" at 100 E WISCONSIN Av #LL101. Salvador Nino De Guzman Ramirez - this will be a fresh pasta bar Ald. Bauman at the table - he met with the applicants a year ago and he enthusiastically supports their plan. Gran, by Ald. Witkowski. A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Kovac, Witkowski, Coggs, Lewis and Dodd No 0 04 PLISS, Sean A, Agent for "THE MEROVINGIAN LLC", Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises License Applications Requesting Instrumental Musicians, Disc Jockey, Bands, Magic Shows, Karaoke, Patron Contests, Comedy Acts, Dancing by Performers, and Patrons Dancing for "THE MEROVINGIAN LLC" at 770 N MILWAUKEE St. This would be a high-end cocktail lounge with a focus on the private-event space. The capacity will be 300-350 people with bathrooms being added and also adding a small kitchen. The entire building will be soundproofed for both floors. Ald. Bauman at the table - he has some concerns about this also due to the noise and vibrations and he is concerned that the promised soundproofing won't be done and the 350-capacity. He would like the DJ booth withdrawn and limit capacity to 100-150 and the possibility of valet parking. Opposed: Nicki Pappas - 780 N. Milwaukee St. - owns two businesses on Milwaukee Street Bill Pappas - 780 N. Milwaukee St. - concerned about what "dancers" means and also what the capacity is. They are also concerned about the potential noise if a DJ license is granted as they share a party wall with the applicant on both the first and second floors. They are also concerned about the vibration due to the noise. Karem Singh - represents the building ownership. This property has had DJs in the past with no complaints. Hold to the call of the chair so further discussion can be held, by Ald. Coggs. A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Kovac, Witkowski, Coggs, Lewis and Dodd No 0 04 SELLIKEN, Sunhee L, Agent for "SAKE, INC", Class B Tavern, Public Entertainment Premises, Food Dealer, Loading Zone, and Sidewalk Dining License Renewal Applications for "Sake Tumi" at 714 N MILWAUKEE St. (Expires 5/12/2019) The establishment is currently closed due to a broken pipe. Jamie Flores - Shorewood - restaurant owner next door and the food cuisine did change from Asian to burgers City of Milwaukee Page 4 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 23, 2019 Ald. Bauman at the table - he has no objections. Grant, by Ald. Lewis. A motion was made by ALD. LEWIS that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Kovac, Witkowski, Coggs, Lewis and Dodd No 0 Roll call taken at 11:38 A.M. Present 4 - Kovac, Witkowski, Coggs, Dodd Excused 1 - Lewis 181871 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 06 MURRAY, Mark A, Agent for "Murray's Bar, LLC", Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Applications for "Murray's Bar LLC" at 2474 W HOPKINS St. (Expires 5/20/2019) Grant, by Ald. Coggs. 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 Dodd No 0 Excused 1- Lewis 06 PERKINS, Deandre P, Agent for "Triple OT Sports Bar LLC", Class B Tavern, Food Dealer, and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Applications with Change of Hours From Closing at 11 PM to Closing at 1 AM Sun-Thurs and From Closing at 1 AM to Closing at 2 AM Fri-Sat for "Triple OT Sports Bar LLC" at 1806 N MARTIN L KING JR DR. (Expired 4/10/2019) Grant, holding issuance until proof of satisfaction is provided for items relating to Neighborhood Services, by Ald. Coggs. 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 Dodd No 0 Excused 1- Lewis 06 WITYNSKI, Michael A, Agent for "Family Dollar Stores of Wisconsin LLC", Food Dealer License Renewal Application for "Family Dollar #26251" at 3334 N Holton St. (Expires 5/7/2019 Atty. Joshua Gimbel - Kelly O'Dea - Family Dollar store City of Milwaukee Page 5 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 23, 2019 No neighbors present, but Ald. Coggs has received complaints relating to litter and she would like to know what the plan is to deal with litter. Ms. O'Dea said a lot of trash was revealed once the snow melted. Tiffany Bennett - district and store manager. The new plan is to have employees clean the lot three times a day and also each time employees go out to smoke. Jeff Hale - Family Dollar store district manager Ald. Coggs moved to amend the plan of operations to include litter pick-up 3-5 times per day cleaning the exterior, including smoking breaks. There were no objections. Grant, as amended, with a warning letter, by Ald. Coggs. 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 Dodd No 0 Excused 1- Lewis 02 WALTON, Shawntel, Agent for "Runway Lounge LLC", Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Applications for "Runway Lounge" at 9316 W APPLETON Av. (Expires 5/24/2019) Atty. Andrew Arena present on behalf of the applicant. His applicant is taking the police report seriously Ald. Dodd moved to amend the operating plan to include an ID scanner, additional security person in the parking lot, strict adherence to the capacity and a new video service that is capable of giving better coverage of the parking lot, by Ald. Dodd. Grant, with a warning letter and the amended plan, by Ald. Dodd. A motion was made by ALD. DODD that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Kovac, Witkowski, Coggs and Dodd No 0 Excused 1- Lewis 07 ALHAJJEH, Ayman A, Agent for "Extreme Wireless & Gifts, LLC", Secondhand Dealer's License Application for "Boost Mobile by Extreme Wireless" at 3101 N 27th St. Applicant not present. Deny, based on second non-appearance, by Ald. Witkowski. A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Kovac, Witkowski and Dodd No 0 Excused 2- Coggs and Lewis 07 BRANTLEY, Jason D, Agent for "JB's Integrity Motors, Inc", Secondhand Motor Vehicle Dealer's – Retail License Application for "JB's Integrity Motors, Inc" at 4711 N Hopkins St. He has been selling vehicles retail and will now begin selling wholesale. Sherman Morton - aide to Ald. Rainey present. The alderman has his full support. Grant, by Ald. Witkowski. City of Milwaukee Page 6 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 23, 2019 A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Kovac, Witkowski and Dodd No 0 Excused 2- Coggs and Lewis 07 CARTER, Chrishella R, Agent for "Vibez Creative Arts Space LLC", Class B Tavern License Transfer Application with Change of Hours From Closing at 9 PM to Closing at 11 PM Sun-Sat for "Vibez Creative Arts Space" at 3536 W Fond Du Lac Av #201. Sherman Morton - aide to Ald. Rainey - the alderman has the highest regard for the applicant, but he asks that this be held one cycle to work with the owner to extend the building's hours as it closes at 9 p.m. The alderman would like the building to be open as long as the businesses inside are. The applicant noted there already is a business in the building that closes at 11:59 P.M. Currently she operates an hour past the building's closure at 8 p.m. Grant, by Ald. Witkowski. A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Kovac, Witkowski and Dodd No 0 Excused 2- Coggs and Lewis 07 MOORE, Otis D, Agent for "5700 Court LLC", Class B Tavern, Food Dealer, and Public Entertainment Premises License Applications Requesting Jukebox, 1 Amusement Machine, and 1 Pool Table for "Court MVP Sports Bar + Grill" at 5700 W FOND DU LAC Ave. Atty. Emil Ovbiagele present for the applicant Sherman Morton - aide to Ald. Rainey present. Ald. Rainey supports this. Grant, by Ald. Witkowski. A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Kovac, Witkowski and Coggs No 0 Excused 2- Lewis and Dodd 10 WITYNSKI, Michael A, Agent for "Family Dollar Stores of Wisconsin LLC", Food Dealer Renewal Application for "Family Dollar #25963" at 5428 W North Av. (Expires 5/22/2019) Atty. Joshua Gimbel Kelly O'Dea - Family Dollar Jeff Hale - Family Dollar Lori Goodwin - store manager - they have been cleaning the parking lot 3-4 times a day Kailyn Kenney - aide to Ald. Murphy - they have received a few e-mails and letters asking nonrenewal. He gives a lot of credit for working with the city on the alley vacation. He would like to see more timely litter clean-ups and a decrease in police presence. Grant, with a warning letter, by Ald. Witkowski. City of Milwaukee Page 7 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 23, 2019 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 Dodd No 0 Excused 1- Lewis 14 CAMARENO, Anthony M, Agent for "Ant's Towing LLC", Recycling, Salvaging, or Towing Premises License Application Requesting Non-Consensual Towing and Dealing, Storing and/or Transporting Salvaged Motor Vehicle Parts for "Ant'sTowing and Salvage" at 2742 S 9TH Pl. Todd Peterson - aide to Ald. Zielinski present. Ald. Zielinski is opposed as he doesn't want 64 cars outside on the premises. He sees this as a junkyard in a residential area. The applicant has talked to residents of 3 of the 4 houses in the area and the rest of the area is commercial. He has been trying to contact Ald. Zielinski unsuccessfully. He already has BOZA approval. He has a black mesh to prevent neighbors from seeing his operation and he will be putting up wood or metal sheathing in the future. Grant, by Ald. Kovac. A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Kovac, Witkowski, Coggs and Dodd No 0 Excused 1- Lewis 14 JONAS, Paul U, Agent for "U.C. Jonas Inc", Class B Tavern License Renewal Application for "Mothership" at 2301 S Logan Av. (Expires 5/30/2019) Ricardo Ramirez - 3431 S. Logan Ave. - he will be running the business from now on. Objector: Dennis Cupola - 929 E. Lincoln Ave. (also owns 925 E. Lincoln Ave.) - he's called at least 30 times about noise late-night, kids running the bar and the applicant is rarely present. He met with Mr. Jonas about his concerns last year and they were going to be addressed, but they were not. His chief complaint is the noise. He has seen people get alcohol through the patio window and leave the patio area. Ald. Witkowski moved to make 2 photos provided by Mr. Cupola part of the record as Exhibit 1. There were no objections. Todd Peterson - aide to Ald. Zielinski at the table - he has receive 2 calls from this gentleman and the alderman isn't opposed to the renewal. The licensee notes that the patio closes at 9 p.m. and Mr. Ramirez will be on site for all open hours and he will be enforcing all the rules. Ald. Witkowski moved to amend the business plan closing the west patio at 9 p.m. There were no objections. Grant, with a warning letter and the amended business plan, by Ald. Witkowski. RECESS: 12:48 P.M. RECONVENE: 1:23 P.M. 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 Dodd No 0 City of Milwaukee Page 8 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 23, 2019 Excused 1- Lewis 14 SEIDEL, William J, Agent for "Love Bowl Inc", Class B Tavern, Food Dealer, Public Entertainment Premises, and Sidewalk Dining License Renewal Applications Requesting Disc Jockey for "Goodkind" at 2457 S Wentworth Av. (Expires 5/12/2019) The applicant requests to amend and remove disk jockey. Grant as amended, by Ald. Witkowski. A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Kovac, Witkowski and Dodd No 0 Excused 2- Coggs and Lewis 14 BUCHHOLZ, Melissa R, Agent for "Radbat LLC", Class B Tavern License Application for "Littleduck Kitchen & Catering" at 2301 S Howell Av. Todd Peterson - the alderman has no objections Grant, by Ald. Dodd. A motion was made by ALD. DODD that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Kovac, Witkowski and Dodd No 0 Excused 2- Coggs and Lewis 14 HOLMES, II, Thomas J, Agent for "Best New Plaza, Inc", Class A Malt & Class A Liquor and Food Dealer License Applications for "Best New Plaza" at 551 W Becher St. Deny, based on second non-appearance, by Ald. Witkowski. A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Kovac, Witkowski and Dodd No 0 Excused 2- Coggs and Lewis 14 HOLMES, II, Thomas J, Agent for "Best New Plaza, Inc", Extended Hours Establishments, Food Dealer, Filling Station, and Weights & Measures License Applications Requesting to be Open 24 Hrs for "Best New Plaza" at 575 W Becher St. Applicant not present. Deny, based on second non-appearance, by Ald. Witkowski, A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Kovac, Witkowski and Dodd No 0 Excused 2- Coggs and Lewis 14 IPPOLITI, Justin, Agent for "TRAILER PARK TAVERN LLC", Class B Tavern and City of Milwaukee Page 9 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 23, 2019 Public Entertainment Premises License Applications Requesting Jukebox for "TRAILER PARK TAVERN" at 2989 S Kinnickinnic Av. Jordan Bletsoe - 2902 S. Kinnickinnic Todd Peterson -aide to Ald. Zielinski. The alderman is not opposed. Grant, by Ald. Witkowski. A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Kovac, Witkowski and Dodd No 0 Excused 2- Coggs and Lewis BERRY, Bianca B, Class D Operator's License Renewal Application. (Expired 12/31/2018) Deny, based on second nonappearance, by Ald. Witkowski. A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Kovac, Witkowski and Dodd No 0 Excused 2- Coggs and Lewis GRACY, Maliik J, Class B Manager's License Application. Deny, based on second nonappearance, by Ald. Dodd. A motion was made by ALD. DODD that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Kovac, Witkowski and Dodd No 0 Excused 2- Coggs and Lewis JANASIK, Taylor A. Class D Operator's License Application. Grant, by Ald. Witkowski This Motion was AMENDED Aye 3- Kovac, Witkowski and Dodd No 0 Excused 2- Coggs and Lewis MAKOWSKI, Jeffrey J, Class D Operator's License Application Grant, by Ald. Witkowski. A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Kovac, Witkowski and Dodd No 0 Excused 2- Coggs and Lewis City of Milwaukee Page 10 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 23, 2019 MARKS, Quincy S, Class D Operator's License Application. Deny, based on the police report, by Ald. Witkowski. A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Witkowski, Coggs and Dodd No 1- Kovac Excused 1- Lewis MIMIS, Tashenia, Class D Operator's License Renewal Application. (Expired 12/31/2018) Grant, holding open #1 in the police report, by Ald. Witkowski 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 Dodd No 0 Excused 1- Lewis 15 AGUILAR RUIZ, Jose A, Agent for "Freddy's Tacos LLC", Food Dealer License Application for "Freddy's Tacos" at 4519-21 W CENTER St. Dameon Ellzey - aide to Ald. Stamper - a community meeting was held and the only issue was with the liquor portion and the alderman supports the food dealer license Dashon Salers - 1400 W. Fond du Lac Ave. Doris Wallace - 2677 N. 46th St. - she is concerned about any new establishment due to congestion, the concentration of existing food establishments, loitering by young people and target elderly people and she would like a well-run establishment. Henrietta Lee -- 2644 N. Sherman Blvd. - she agrees with Ms. Wallace Mr. Salers said that there will be security in place and they will run a tight ship. Grant, by Ald. Witkowski. 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 Dodd No 0 Excused 1- Lewis 15 HARRIS, Daniel S, Agent for "Magic Holdings, LLC", Class A Malt & Class A Liquor and Food Dealer License Renewal Applications for "Magic Foods" at 2879 N 16th St. (Expires 5/23/2019) Atty. Vincent Bobot present for the applicant Patrick Furiman - 3128 S. 38th St. - manager for Magic Foods - the clerk who sold the hard lemonade no longer works there. The employee who sold the Swisher Sweet Cigar was also terminated. Dameon Ellzey - aide to Ald. Stamper at the table - this was scheduled due to the police report. The Alderman hopes the owner ensures that his staff are checking IDs. Grant, with a warning letter, by Ald. Witkowski. A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: City of Milwaukee Page 11 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 23, 2019 Aye 4- Kovac, Witkowski, Coggs and Dodd No 0 Excused 1- Lewis 15 KAUR, Navdip, Agent for "Wisconsin Liquor & Food, Inc", Class A Malt & Class A Liquor and Food Dealer Retail License Renewal Applications for "ABC Beer & Liquor Depot II" at 1819 N 12th St. (expires 5/12/2019) Dameon Ellzey - aide to Ald. Stamper at the table - basically a clerical error. Kaul Prejet Singh - they did satisfy that they were not selling singles. Grant, with a warning letter, by Ald. Witkowski 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 Dodd No 0 Excused 1- Lewis 15 MOORE, Quincy H, Agent for "Nomads Auto and Towing LLC", Recycling, Salvaging, or Towing Premises License Application Requesting Dealing, Storing, Transporting, Removing and/or Recycling Junk, Valuable Metal, Waste Tires, and Salvaged Motor Vehicle Parts for "Nomads Auto and Towing" at 3535 W STATE St. Dameon Ellzey - aide to Ald. Stamper - the alderman met with the applicant and he supports the application. Grant, by Ald. Coggs. 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 Dodd No 0 Excused 1- Lewis 15 SINGH, Gurdev, Agent for "NORTH AVENUE GALST, LLC", Class A Malt and Food Dealer License Renewal Applications for "GALST FOODS" at 1622 W NORTH Av. (Expires 5/11/2019) Atty. Paul Oberer Dameon Ellzey - aide to Ald. Stamper - not too many concerns. Grant, holding open item #9 in the police report, by Ald. Witkowski 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 Dodd No 0 Excused 1- Lewis Agenda Only 01 DELANEY, Arthor G Secondhand Motor Vehicle Dealer's – Retail License Application for "D+D Vehicle" at 1962A W HAMPTON Av. City of Milwaukee Page 12 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 23, 2019 Grant, by Ald. Coggs. 01 KURASZ, Dennis A, Agent for "A-1 Junk Cars Inc.", Recycling, Salvaging, or Towing Premises Application Dealing, Storing, and/or Transporting Junk/Valuable Metal and Waste Tires for "A-1 Cash For Junk Cars Milwaukee" at 4918 N 32nd St. Grant, by Ald. Coggs. 01 STYNE, Judith A Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Applications Adding 2 Amusement Machines for "Tomato Patch" at 5173 N 35th St. Grant, by Ald. Coggs. 02 ROBINSON, Courtney, Agent for "Level Up Towing LLC", Recycling, Salvaging or Towing Vehicle License Application Collecting/Delivering Junk and Valuable Metal and Motor Vehicle Parts for "Level Up towing" at 7317 W MEDFORD Av. Grant, by Ald. Coggs. 03 JOHNSON, Garrett, Agent for "Park East Development LLC", Loading Zone Permit Renewal Application with Change of Agent for "Avenir Apartments" at 1425 N JEFFERSON St. Grant, by Ald. Coggs. 03 JOHNSON, Garrett, Agent for "Park East Development LLC", Loading Zone Permit Renewal Application with Change of Agent for "Avenir Apartments" at 431 E Lyon St. Grant, by Ald. Coggs. 04 ANDERSON, Darryl L, Agent for "Milwaukee School of Engineering", Class B Tavern and Weights & Measures License Transfer Applications with Change of Agent for "Milwaukee School of Engineering" at 1025 N BROADWAY. Grant, by Ald. Coggs. 04 BREUNIG, Kendall G, Agent for "Pritzlaff Events LLC", Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Applications with Transfer of Stock for "Pritzlaff" at 143 W ST PAUL Av. Grant, by Ald. Coggs. 04 BREUNIG, Kendall G, Agent for "Pritzlaff Events LLC", Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Applications with Transfer of Stock for "Pritzlaff" at 325-33 N Plankinton Av. Grant, by Ald. Coggs. 04 SHAWAR, Jamal T, Agent for "Olive Tree LLC", Class A Malt & Class A Liquor and Food Dealer License Renewal Applications with Change of Hours From Opening at 9 AM, Closing at 6 PM on Sun and Closing at 8 PM Mon-Sat To Opening at 8 AM, Closing at 9 PM Sun-Sat for "Convenience +" at 308 E Wisconsin Av. Grant, by Ald. Coggs. 04 ZILLI, Ellen N, Agent for "GRANDVIEW MANAGEMENT, INC", Class B Tavern, Food Dealer, and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Applications Removing and Adding Shareholder and Transfer of Stock for "ZILLI LAKE & GARDENS" at 931 E WISCONSIN Av. Grant, by Ald. Coggs. 05 MOHAMED, Mohamed E, Agent for "Alkdro, LLC", Recycling, Salvaging, or Towing Premises Application Removing and/or Recycling Junk/Valuable Metal, Waste Tires, City of Milwaukee Page 13 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 23, 2019 and Salvaged Motor Vehicle Parts for "Alkdro, LLC" at 8144 W APPLETON Av. Grant, by Ald. Coggs. 05 MOLLEL, Godson J, Agent for "Takason Motors Inc", Secondhand Motor Vehicle Dealer's – Retail License Transfer Application with Change in Floor Plan Removing Garage and 8 Parking Spaces at Southeast Location of Lot for "Takason Motors Inc" at 8144 W APPLETON Av. Grant, by Ald. Coggs. 10 KOSIDOWSKI, Patrick R, Agent for "RD Taverns LLC", Class B Tavern, Food Dealer, and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Applications Adding 1 Amusement Machine and Removing Pool Table for "Bullshooter Saloon" at 604 S 64th St. Grant, by Ald. Coggs. 10 VECITIS, Karlis A, Agent for "DugOut 54 Inc", Class B Tavern, Food Dealer, Public Entertainment Premises, and Sidewalk Dining License Renewal Applications Adding 1 Motion Picture, 1 Theatrical Performance, Adding Shareholder, Transfer of Stock, and Lowering Capacity from for "DugOut 54" at 5328 W Blue Mound Rd. Grant, by Ald. Coggs. 13 OZBOLT, Steve T, Agent for "Emerald City Enterprises LLC", Class B Tavern and Food Dealer License Renewal Applications with Change of Hours From Opening at 9 AM, Closing at 3 PM on Sun and Opening at 3 PM, Closing at 10 PM on Fri To Opening at 7 AM, Closing at 12 AM Sun & Fri for "Emerald City Catering and Events" at 3555 S 13th St. Grant, by Ald. Coggs. 14 CREED, Francis C, Agent for "FRANK'S NEWPORT, LLC", Class B Tavern, Food Dealer, and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Applications with Change of Shareholder and Change of Hours Opening at 6 AM on St. Patrick’s Day and 10 AM on Brewer’s Opening Day for "THE NEWPORT LOUNGE" at 939 E CONWAY St. Grant, by Ald. Coggs. 15 CHERRY, Sheavonni B, Agent for "Premier Automotive LLC", Secondhand Motor Vehicle Dealer's – Wholesale Only License Application for "Premier Automotive LLC" at 3846 W Wisconsin Av #200. Grant, by Ald. Coggs. 15 RUIZ, Saul, Agent for "No To Worry LLC", Secondhand Motor Vehicle Dealer's – Retail License Application for "Not to Worry" at 2246 N 44TH St. Grant, by Ald. Coggs. This Motion was AMENDED Aye 4- Kovac, Witkowski, Coggs and Dodd No 0 Excused 1- Lewis Warning Letter IRETON, James W, Class D Operator's License Application. Grant, by Ald. Dodd. RIOS VEGA, Susana, Class D Operator's License Application. City of Milwaukee Page 14 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 23, 2019 Grant, by Ald. Dodd. DANCHUK, Ihor, Agent for "Gothic, Inc", Home Improvement Contractor's License Renewal Application for "Gothic, Inc". 03 EVANS, Elizabeth J, Agent for "Dairyland Retail Group LLC", Class A Malt, Extended Hours Establishments, and Food Dealer License Renewal Applications for "7 -Eleven #35853C" at 3301 N Oakland Av. Grant, by Ald. Dodd. 04 SINGH, Davinder, Agent for "M N Supermarket Inc", Class A Malt and Food Dealer License Renewal Applications for "Kilbourn Supermarket" at 901 N 27th St. Grant, by Ald. Dodd. 06 BROOKS, Vickie M, Agent for "Oldies But Goodies Inc", Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Applications Adding Disc Jockey and Karaoke for "Oldies But Goodies Lounge" at 3501 N 6th St. Grant, by Ald. Dodd. 14 LUCAS, Terry D, Agent for "VALUE MANAGEMENT CORP", Class B Tavern, Food Dealer, and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Applications for "BACKDRAUGHT" at 3631 S CLEMENT Av. Grant, by Ald. Dodd. A motion was made by ALD. DODD that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Kovac, Witkowski, Coggs and Dodd No 0 Excused 1- Lewis A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Motion be RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Kovac, Witkowski, Coggs and Dodd No 0 Excused 1- Lewis Meeting adjourned: 2:06 P.M. Linda M. Elmer Staff Assistant This meeting can be viewed in its entirety through the City's Legislative Research Center at http://milwaukee.legistar.com/calendar. City of Milwaukee Page 15