LICENSES COMMITTEE
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · May 7, 2019
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. 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, May 7, 2019 8:45 AM City Hall, Third Floor, Common Council Chambers
Special
Meetng convened: 9:10 A.M.
Present 4 - Kovac, Witkowski, Coggs, Lewis
Excused 1 - Dodd
1. 181871 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee
relative to licenses.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
03 ZIERATH, Mark A, Agent for "Black Gate LLC", Class B Tavern, Food Dealer, and
Public Entertainment Premises License Applications Requesting Instrumental
Musicians, Disc Jockey, Karaoke, Poetry Readings, and Trivia for "Von Trier" at 2235
N Farwell Av.
Atty. Brian Randall present for Mr. Zierath.
Ald. Coggs moved to make the North Avenue Task Force plan part of the record as
Exhibit. Prevailed. 4-0
Grant, by Ald. Witkowski. Prevailed. 4-0
Agenda Only
01 COBBS, Daryl V, Agent for "NYC INC.", Secondhand Motor Vehicle Dealer's -
Retail License Application for "NYC INC." at 2030 W Hampton Av.
Grant, by Ald Lewis. Prevailed. 4-0
01 GRICE, Michael L, Agent for "Economy Tire Sales and Service Plus, Inc",
Recycling, Salvaging, or Towing Premises Application for "Economy Tire Sales and
Service Plus, Inc" at 5712 N TEUTONIA Av #D.
Grant, by Ald. Lewis. Prevailed. 4-0
03 GALLUCCI, Joseph R, Agent for "MPVENTURES LLC", Extended Hours
Establishments and Food Dealer License Application for "Jet's Pizza" at 1857 E
KENILWORTH Pl.
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Grant, by Ald. Lewis. Prevailed. 4-0
03 GOKHMAN, Tim B, Agent for "Crossroads Collective, LLC", Alcohol and Food
Permanent Extension of Premise Adding Sidewalk Dining for "Crossroads Collective"
at 2238 N Farwell Av.
Grant, by Ald. Lewis. Prevailed. 4-0
03 MCMAHON, John R, Agent for "Door County Brewing Co, LLC", Public
Entertainment Premises, Food Dealer, and Sidewalk Dining License Applications for
"Hacienda Beer Co" at 2018 E North Av.
Grant, by Ald. Lewis. Prevailed. 4-0
04 GRUENWALD, Alexa V, Agent for "Punch Bowl Milwaukee, LLC", Class B Tavern,
Food Dealer, and Public Entertainment Premises License Transfer Applications with
Change of Agent for "Punch Bowl Social" at 1122 N Vel R Phillips Av.
Grant, by Ald. Lewis. Prevailed. 4-0
04 GUTZMANN, Daniel M, Agent for "IRISH FESTIVALS, INC", Class B Tavern and
Temporary Public Entertainment Premises License Applications for "IRISH FEST" at
200 N HARBOR DR.
Grant, by Ald. Lewis. Prevailed. 4-0
04 KRAHN, Scott A, Agent for "PPH Properties I LLC", Class B Tavern and Public
Entertainment Premises License Transfer Applications Removing Shareholder for "Silk
Exotic Gentlemen's Club" at 730 N Old World Third St.
Grant, by Ald. Lewis. Prevailed. 4-0
04 PRASSAS, George S, Agent for "Sweet Diner LLC", Alcohol and Food Permanent
Extension Application Adding Sidewalk Dining for "Sweet Diner" at 239 E Chicago St
#103.
Grant, by Ald. Lewis. Prevailed. 4-0
09 MEYER, Jennifer L, Agent for "GMRI, INC", Class B Tavern and Food Renewal
Applications with Change of Agent for "THE OLIVE GARDEN ITALIAN RES #1443" at
8531 W BROWN DEER Rd.
Grant, by Ald. Lewis. Prevailed. 4-0
10 ADAMS, Rickey L, Agent for "CHANGING LANES LLC", Secondhand Motor
Vehicle Dealer's – Retail License Application for "CHANGING LANES" at 5700 W
CENTER St.
Grant, by Ald. Lewis. Prevailed. 4-0
10 SCHIRO, Anthony G, Agent for "Charles E Fromage LLC", Request unusual
circumstance waiver to reinstate Class B Tavern, Food Dealer, Public Entertainment
Premises, and Sidewalk Dining License Applications for "Charles E Fromage" at 5811
W Vliet St.
Grant, by Ald. Lewis. Prevailed. 4-0
12 CASAREZ, Richard L, Agent for "Lock N Load Towing LLC", Recycling, Salvaging
or Towing Vehicle License Application for "Lock N Load Towing" at 2672 S 19TH St.
Grant, by Ald. Lewis. Prevailed. 4-0
12 GERSONDE, Aaron R, Agent for "El Bodegon LLC", Alcohol Permanent Extension
of Premise Application Adding Bar and Seating in the Northwest Corner of Basement
for "Hotel Madrid" at 600 S 6TH St.
Grant, by Ald. Lewis. Prevailed. 4-0
14 BURICH, Jordan A, Agent for "Vine Society LLC", Alcohol and Food Permanent
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Extension of Premise Application Adding Sidewalk Dining for "Voyager Wine &
Cocktail Bar" at 422 E Lincoln Av.
Grant, by Ald. Lewis. Prevailed. 4-0
14 CLANCY, Ryan M, Agent for "Bounce Milwaukee LLC", Class B Tavern, Food
Dealer, and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Applications Adding
Comedy Acts, Karaoke, 11 Amusement Machines, and 1 Concert for "Bounce
Milwaukee" at 2801 S 5TH Ct. (expires 4/21/2020)
Grant, by Ald. Lewis. Prevailed. 4-0
15 ELLIS, Shamaine G Recycling, Salvaging or Towing Vehicle License Application
for "Maine Family" at 3744 W Galena St.
Grant, by Ald. Lewis. Prevailed. 4-0
Warning Letter
BINGHAM, Beau J, Class D Operator's License Application.
Grant, by Ald. Coggs. Prevailed. 4-0
HERNANDEZ, Michelle P, Class D Operator's License Application.
Grant, by Ald. Coggs. Prevailed. 4-0
JACOBS, Julia L, Class D Operator's License Application.
Grant, by Ald. Coggs. Prevailed. 4-0
SMITH, Benjamin D, Class D Operator's License Application.
Grant, by Ald. Coggs. Prevailed. 4-0
SZAMOCKI, Emily A, Class D Operator's License Application.
Grant, by Ald. Coggs. Prevailed. 4-0
WICAL, Jeremy A, Class D Operator's License Application.
Grant, by Ald. Coggs. Prevailed. 4-0
YOUNG, Chris W, Class D Operator's License Application.
Grant, by Ald. Coggs. Prevailed. 4-0
ZAROFF, Zachary M, Class D Operator's License Application.
Grant, by Ald. Coggs. Prevailed. 4-0
ADDIS, Terrence L, Agent for "TLA LLC", Home Improvement Contractor's License
Application as agent for "TLA's Handyman Services”.
Grant, by Ald. Coggs. Prevailed. 4-0
HAMILTON, JR, Nathaniel Home Improvement Contractor's License Application for
"Hamilton's Improvements".
Grant, by Ald. Coggs. Prevailed. 4-0
A motion was made by ALD. LEWIS that this Motion be RECONSIDERED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Kovac, Witkowski, Coggs and Lewis
No 0
Excused 1- Dodd
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A motion was made by ALD. LEWIS that this Motion be RECOMMENDED FOR
APPROVAL. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Kovac, Witkowski, Coggs and Lewis
No 0
Excused 1- Dodd
Meeting adjourned: 9:15 A.M.
Linda M. Elmer
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. 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, May 7, 2019 8:45 AM City Hall, Third Floor, Common Council
Chambers
Special
1. 181871 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee
relative to licenses.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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License Division, Room 105, City Hall, 200 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, 53202, Monday
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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,
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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.
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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.
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