LICENSES COMMITTEE
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · May 14, 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 14, 2019 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall
Meeting convened: 9:15 A.M.
Present 4 - Kovac, Coggs, Lewis, Dodd
Excused 1 - Witkowski
1. 190084 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee
relative to licenses.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
KIEBZAK, Sean T, Agent for "AAL MM, INC.", Class B Tavern - Service Bar Only,
Food Dealer, and Public Entertainment Premises License Applications Requesting
Instrumental Musicians, Bands, and 10 Theatrical Performances for "Arts At Large
Cafe" at 1100 S 5th St.
Ald. Jose Perez at the table - he has no objection
Mr. Kiebzak said there will be a public gallery on the first floor and there will be both
public and private events.
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, Coggs, Lewis and Dodd
No 0
Excused 1- Witkowski
Roll call taken at 9:23 A.M.
Present 5 - Kovac, Witkowski, Coggs, Lewis, Dodd
190084 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee
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relative to licenses.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
TORRES, Elizabeth L, Class B Tavern, Extended Hours Establishment, Food Dealer,
and Public Entertainment Premises License Applications with 25+ Age Restriction
Requesting Jukebox, Karaoke, Dancing by Performers, and Patrons Dancing and
Requesting to Close Food Operations at 4 AM 7 Days a Week with Patio Closing at 10
PM Sun-Thurs and 11PM Fri-Sat, for "Love's on Tap" at 201 W MITCHELL St.
Ald. Jose Perez at the table - there were no complaints on file for the previous
licensee, but the office was aware there were issues. This applicant has done
everything the alderman's office has requested. His office will not tolerate any loud
noise.
The applicant will run a bar and grill and respect the residential neighborhood.
Objector:
Vahid Bakhtiari- 207 W. Mitchell St. - he is the property owner right next door. - he is
concerned about the potential noise with the music license. He complained about the
noise to the former owner of the bar at this location.
The applicant is willing to put a hold on the karaoke and the juke box so the neighbor
knows she is serious about respecting the neighborhood and being a place for the
neighbors.
Ald. Coggs moved to hold the karaoke, juke box and the extended hours application
and grant the rest.
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
ALMAADHEEDI, Khashea J, Agent for "KJ Food Mart LLC", Class A Malt License
Application for "Happy Face Food Mart" at 2039 W GREENFIELD Av.
This item was erroneously on the agenda.
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
AL-RAMAHI, Bassam D, Agent for "Fryerz South LLC", Extended Hours
Establishments and Food Dealer License Applications Requesting to Close at 2 AM
Sun-Wed and to Close at 4 AM Thurs-Sat for "Fryerz" at 809 S Layton Bl.
Ms. Patty Doherty - aide to Ald. Donovan at the table -
Applicant not present.
Three objectors present, but couldn't hear testimony as licensee not present.
Hold to the call of the chair, by Ald. Witkowski.
Reconsider, by Ald. Witkowski, as applicant now present.
The applicant and neighbors came to an agreement in the hallway. He will close at
midnight until October.
Ald. Coggs moves to hold the extended hours application.
Fernando Valdio- 2724 W. Piece St. - all the current businesses in the strip mall close
at 10 p.m.
Luis Valdio - 2607 W. Wells. - he also does not support the extended hours as there is
no security and limited lighting.
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Pat Wallia - 923 S. Layton Blvd. - all of the other businesses in the mini-mall close at
the latest at 9 p.m.
Ms. Doherty said this is a fair compromise and the applicant will apply for extended
hours in the fall.
Grant the food dealer license and hold the extended hours application, 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
MANN, Sudeep S, Agent for "PB65 INC", Class A Liquor License Application for
"Orchard Food Mart" at 2201 W ORCHARD St.
Ms. Patty Doherty - aide to Ald. Donovan present at the table - the alderman is fine
with it as long as no neighbors are objecting and there are none. The applicant said he
will have a small selection and only behind the counter.
The applicant is currently selling beer for 9 years and is asking to add liquor.
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
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.
He is moving Phoenix from next door and will operate Bad Genie as a cocktail club.
Jodi Lemmer - aide to Ald. Bauman - he 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
AMSBARY, JR, Joseph B, Agent for "WALGREEN CO", Food Dealer License
Renewal Application and Weights & Measures License Transfer Application with
Change of Agent for "WALGREENS #04537" at 7600 W CAPITOL DR. (Expires
6/11/2019)
Atty. Noah Fiedler -present for Walgreens.
Ald. Dodd is concerned about the lack of cleanliness. The site always looks very
unkempt.
John Schrimpf - district manager for Walgreens and he oversees this Walgreens.
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
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CHAY, Marshall I, Agent for "Acme Enterprises LLC", Extended Hours Establishments
and Food Dealer License Applications Requesting to Open Drive-Thru 24 Hours 7 Days
a Week, Closing Lobby at 10 PM for "McDonald's" at 11313 W SILVER SPRING DR.
This McDonald's opened about a month ago.
Ald. Dodd likes the interior and the servers were kind, but it was a mixed bag of
employees in terms of service. She was waiting a long time in the drive-thru and there
were no customers in the store itself. She would like to see more landscaping at this
site as well.
The licensee said the store is 43 years old and he would like to tear it down and the
parking lot as well.
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
SHALHOUT, Ayser U, Agent for "Uthman LLC", Food Dealer License Renewal
Application for "5 Star Grocery" at 5004 W Center St. (Expired 3/30/2019)
Atty. Dan Fiorenza present for the licensee
Sherman Morton - aide to Ald. Rainey present at the table - the alderman has concerns
with loitering, parking and litter. He leaves the decision to the committee.
Atty. Fiorenza has all of the invoices; he wasn't aware they had to be on the premises.
Two objectors:
Lauretta Turnbull - 2728 N. 50th St. - his sidewalk is perpetually blocked by
something, ranging from a dumpster, cars and he does not clear his snow on the
sidewalk and actually piles snow on his sidewalk.
Ald. Lewis moved to make 6 photos provided by Ms. Turnbull part of the record as
Exhibit 1. Prevailed. 5-0
The licensee said that he contacts the dumpster company about the dumpster, but he
isn't getting any positive response from the company.
He was not aware he couldn't sell food past his license expiration date. He does not
have a provisional license.
Pamela Burks - 2719 N. 50th St. - she lives right next door and she gets all the litter
from his property on her property. His patrons roar onto the sidewalk and will hit
someone at some point in time. He also allows another business's customers to park
on the sidewalk, grass, curb, up to about 20 vehicles. She calculates his lot could
hold 5 cars. One time it went a month before the dumpster was emptied. The illegally
parked cars will also physically move the dumpster to wherever they wish. He has
limited groceries; his biggest sales are in nachos. She has been talking to him for 4-5
years about the trash and parking.
The applicant mailed in his application for renewal on April 10th.
Ms. Burks doesn't want to see another vacant building, but the licensee was also
aware she would be here today. Her main concern is the parking on his lot as she gets
woke up every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights due to the parking noises.
Hold to the call of the chair until a plan and beginning implementation of the plan can
be completed 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
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HAASCH, Jaime L, Agent for "MEGA MARTS, LLC", Class A Malt & Class A Liquor
License Application for "PICK 'N SAVE #6372" at 8151 W BLUE MOUND Rd
Biranna Cotton -875 E. Wisconsin Av. - Assistant Real Estate Manager for Pick 'N
Save
Atty. Brianna Meyer - Gimber., Reilly, Guerin and Brown
Kailyn Kenney - aide to Ald. Murphy - there was no opposition to the license at a
neighborhood meeting.
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
ALHAJJEH, Ayman A, Agent for "Extreme Wireless & Gifts LLC", Secondhand
Dealer's License Application for "Extreme Wireless" at 9110 W Brown Deer Rd.
Hold by Ald. Lewis as applicant not present.
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
HILL, Joyce, Agent for "Retox Martini Lounge LLC", Alcohol and Food Permanent
Extension of Premise License Applications Adding 6905 W. Brown Deer Rd. for "Retox
Martini Lounge" at 6901 W Brown Deer Rd.
The applicant has gotten a lot of requests for banquets, wedding parties and other
private parties.
Ald. Lewis had some concerns, but she thinks the desired outcome will be achieved.
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
ROSE, David R, Agent for "The Rose Group LLC", Secondhand Motor Vehicle Dealer's
- Wholesale Only License Application for "514 Exclusive Auto" at 9310 N 107TH St
#B104.
Ald. Lewis said the applicant will not be storing vehicles there.
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
MANHANI, Navpreet S, Agent for "SINDHI, INC", Class A Malt & Liquor and Food
Dealer License Applications for "Express Liquor" at 3833 N TEUTONIA Av.
Barbara Lalani - 5217 Shadow Glen Dr., Grapevine, TX - Mr. Manhani will stay the
agent and Ms. Lalani is the new owner.
Ald. Coggs has met with the applicant and has no issues with the application.
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Grant, 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
NAGRA, Gurinder S, Agent for "408 W North Ave, INC.", Extended Hours
Establishments, Filling Station, Food Dealer, and Weights & Measures License
Applications Requesting to Open 24 Hours 7 Days a Week for "US Gas & Food Mart"
at 408 W North Av.
Ald. Coggs had issues with this gas station years ago, but improvements have been
made since. It's important that this gas station be an asset to the area. Ald. Coggs
questioned the applicant about his plans to prevent problems relating to littering,
loitering and other issues.
Grant, 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
WHITEHEAD, L C, Agent for "MET HALL, INC INK", Class B Tavern and Public
Entertainment Premises License Renewal Applications for "RET LOUNGE" at 3400 N
HOLTON St. (Expires 6/18/2019)
Betty Whitehead - wife of the licensee
There was a police report. Per the licensee, the violence in the police report relating to
the bathroom involved miscommunication and a misunderstanding. The licensee
talked to both parties involved and it has been resolved.
For the second item, a younger, new customer was trying to pickpocket from a senior
in the establishment. It was a family involved and the female pickpocket hit a man
with a bottle. The police never came into the bar and talked to the Whiteheads; they
just talked to the family group outside.
No neighbors present.
Ald. Coggs asked what the protocol is when motorcycles are parked on the sidewalk.
The establishment has 8 cameras and all staff can access the videos from the
cameras. Ald. Coggs encouraged the licensee to meet with the police and also her
office. She would also encourage him to call the police proactively.
Grant, 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 5- Kovac, Witkowski, Coggs, Lewis and Dodd
No 0
ABED, Maram, Agent for "Ableen, LLC", Food Dealer and Weights & Measures
License Applications for "Hot Spot Discount" at 2532 W Fond Du Lac Av.
Dameon Ellzey - aide to Ald. Stamper at the table - Ald. Stamper is concerned with
concentration of similar corner stores. He asks that this be denied.
Hadad Abed - husband of the applicant.
This was a vacant store and they will be running a grocery store with drinks, chips,
snacks, and tobacco. They will not be selling meat or produce.
Deny, based on concentration, and aldermanic testimony, by Ald. Coggs.
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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
DEISS, Robert A, Agent for "HARMEET, LLC", Class A Malt & Class A Liquor License
Renewal Application for "MID CITY LIQUOR" at 1935 W CENTER St. (Expires
6/15/2019)
Dameon Ellzey - aide to Ald. Stamper - just wanted to ensure they are enrolled in the
MARTS program
Atty. Jeff Gerard
The licensee completed the MARTS program. The clerk had worked selling alcohol for
11 years and never had an issue.
Berthia Towns - 2853 N. 16th St. - she uses the store and likes it.
Whitney Johnson - 2676 N. 22nd. St. - she also likes the store.
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 5- Kovac, Witkowski, Coggs, Lewis and Dodd
No 0
GHAFFAR, Imran, Agent for "R&A Group LLC", Food Dealer License Renewal
Application for "786 Pantry" at 4534 W NORTH Av. (Expires 6/20/2019)
Atty. James Toran - he is re-opening the matter and will enroll his client in the MARTS
program.
Dameon Ellzey - aide to Ald. Stamper - wanted to ensure the applicant is enrolled in
MARTS.
Grant, holding open item #1 in the police report, 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
GILL, Harbhajan S, Agent for "Gill's Gas & Food, Inc", Extended Hours
Establishments License Application Requesting to Open 24 Hours 7 Days a Week for
"24/7 Gas & Food Mart" at 1319 W North Av.
Dameon Ellzey - aide to Ald. Stamper - the alderman is not in support of this
application. His office has gotten some complaints from constituents.
Deny, based on aldermanic testimony, 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
TRIGGS, Marlo A, Agent for "Dream Foods LLC", Food Dealer License Renewal
Application for "Dream Foods" at 3731-3733 W CENTER St. (Expires 6/5/2019)
Atty. Martin Pruhs - the licensee is relatively new being in business himself; the store
has no trash, graffiti or loitering or other neighbor nuisance activities. The licensee
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could legally possess his firearm. The building also includes an apartment upstairs,
which the applicant leases to an adult son.
Dameon Ellzey - aide to Ald. Stamper - the alderman was very concerned with the style
of firearm owned by the licensee and the marijuana smoking by his adult son at the
upstairs premises.
Supporters:
Rhonda Oliver - 3803 W. Center St. - goes to the store frequently as the licensee is
respectful
Herb Carson - 2607 N. 40th St. - that address is his mother's and he was at her house
and she patronizes this store. He has a great store and great food. He's a nice
person and he listens.
Ricky Potts - chair for Center St. BID. Ald. Coggs moved to make the letter from the
BID part of the record as Exhibit 1. Prevailed.
Grant, 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 5- Kovac, Witkowski, Coggs, Lewis and Dodd
No 0
BAJRAMI, Besart, Agent for "Nana's Pizzeria LLC", Extended Hours Establishments
and Food Dealer License Renewal Applications for "Pizza Di Famiglia" at 2242 S
KINNICKINNIC Av. (Expires 5/16/2019)
RECESS: 11:38 A.M.
RECONVENE: 11:48 A.M.
Todd Peterson - aide to Ald Zielinski - he has no objections.
Atty. Michael Bishop present for the applicant. All of the employees have now been
paid who hadn't been paid in the past. The Dept. of Workforce Development did not
object to dismissing the case. The domestic violence case is with a brother-in-law and
there is no conviction on this mattter and a resolution has been offered. For the
over-charging of the credit cards, there were 3 incidents of overcharging in three years
and he has changed credit card services which had a glitch and he reimbursed his
customers and dealt with their banks. He provided four letters from four customers
who are satisified with the resolution of the matter.
Ald. Witkowski moved to make four letters part of the record as Exhibit 1. Prevailed.
Grant, holding open items #1-#3 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 5- Kovac, Witkowski, Coggs, Lewis and Dodd
No 0
BUSIEK, Eric, Agent for "Nestling House, LLC", Loading Zone Permit Application for
"Nestling House" at 3204 S HOWELL Av.
Todd Peterson - aide to Ald Zielinski - the alderman has no objection.
They operate a small day care service and use a 14-passenger bus to transport the
children. A loading zone would add to safety in unloading children.
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
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No 0
DODSON, Charmice L, Agent for "Patton Legacy II, LLC", Class B Tavern and Food
Dealer License Transfer Applications with Change of Floor Plan and New Public
Entertainment Premises License Application Requesting Instrumental Musicians,
Magic Shows, Karaoke, Poetry Readings, Patron Contests, and Comedy Acts for
"Belli's Bistro & Spirits" at 3001 S KINNICKINNIC Av.
Todd Peterson - aide to Ald. Zielinski - most residents don't object.
Atty. Samantha Huddleston and Atty. Emil Ovbiagele present for the applicant.
This is an expansion of an existing business and some entertainment is being added.
The upstairs will be for entertainment and bigger parties.
Grant, 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
KRUSE, Bradley A, Agent for "Nonfiction LLC", Class A Liquor - Wine Only License
Application for "Nonfiction Wine Company" at 800 E Potter Av.
Todd Peterson - aide to Ald. Stamper - the alderman has no objection.
Ali Kruse also present.
They will be opening an organic, natural wine shop.
Supporters:
Kristine Pestapour - 2027 S. Hilbert St.
Ryan Olmst - 2027 S. Hilbert St.
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
HARRISON, Kim E, Agent for "K & D VENTURES, LLC", Class B Tavern, Food
Dealer, and Public Entertainment Premises License Applications Requesting
Instrumental Musicians, Bands, Karaoke, and 3 Amusement Machines for "Final
Approach Restaurant" at 4959 S HOWELL Av.
Daniel Martinz - Oak Creek
The restaurant will be run as it has been for the past 25 years.
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
LEWIS, Deondre M, Agent for "INFINITY MASSAGE AND BODYWORK, LLC",
Massage Establishment License Application for "INFINITY MASSAGE AND
BODYWORK" at 4028 S HOWELL Av.
This will be medical masage, a healing center, Reiki and holistic health
Miles Smesovich present with the licensee.
Grant, by Ald. Witkowski.
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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
PETERSON, Carol J, Agent for "THREE BLONDES, INC", Class B Tavern, Food
Dealer, and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Applications for
"MAVERICKS" at 2030 W HOWARD Av. (Expires 6/6/2019)
Atty. Michael Bishop present for the licensee.
Todd Peterson - husband of the licensee.
The Petersons live above the bar. The first two items in the police report were
dismissed, but an earlier-than-normal closing time was instituted for the first time and
for the second item, the police were called by the establishment. The bartender who
was supposedly selling a firearm at the bar was dismissed, although he did have a gun
and was dismissed for that reason.
Ald. Witkowski has gotten occasional noise complaints.
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 5- Kovac, Witkowski, Coggs, Lewis and Dodd
No 0
SCHNEEBERG, Eric B, Agent for "13th Pour LLC", Class B Tavern and Public
Entertainment Premises License Renewal Applications for "13th Pour" at 3675 S 13th
St. (Expires 6/3/2019)
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 5- Kovac, Witkowski, Coggs, Lewis and Dodd
No 0
DAVIS, Angelica M, Class D Operator's License Application.
RECESS: 12:28 P.M.
RECONVENE: 1:26 P.M.
Grant, by Ald. Kovac. Failed. 2-2-1 (Ald. Kovac and Ald. Lewis "aye"; Ald. Coggs and
Ald. Witkowski "no" and Ald. Lewis abstaining).
Ald. Coggs moved to deny, based on the police report.
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Motion be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Witkowski, Coggs, Lewis and Dodd
No 1- Kovac
ROBB, Charles J, 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:
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Aye 4- Witkowski, Coggs, Lewis and Dodd
No 1- Kovac
SHARIF, Asad, Agent for "PRIDE GROCERIES OF MILWAUKEE, LLC", Class A Malt
and Food Dealer License Renewal Applications for "PRIDE FOOD" at 2101 W
BROWN St. (Expires 5/29/2020)
Dameon Ellzey - aide for Ald. Stamper - they have gotten complaints from neighbors
about youths loitering in front of the store and he would also like the site kept cleaner
than it is. The alderman is very concerned with the increased loitering during the
summer time.
Supporters:
Lee Jackson - 2115 W. Brown - he's good to the community
Sargeant Harris - 1924 N. 25th St. - he's a good person; gives people odd jobs.
Drake Ward - 2115 W. Brown - he's convenient for the neighborhood and keeps it
clean.
The agent personally picks up litter twice a day and he does move loiterers along. He
also has cameras.
Shawn Iley - employee who does clean up daily.
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
Agenda Only
JESKE, Lynn M, Agent for "BLONDIE ENTERPRISES, LLC", Amusement Machine or
Jukebox Distributors License Application for "BLONDIE ENTERPRISES" at 1953
HIGHWAY 45 N.
Grant, by Ald. Witkowski.
WEIGEL, Michael L, Agent for "WISCONSIN P & P AMUSEMENT, INC", Amusement
Machine or Jukebox Distributors License Renewal Application Removing Shareholder
and Transfer of Stock for "WISCONSIN P & P AMUSEMENT" at 12565 LISBON Rd.
Grant, by Ald. Witkowski.
02 D'AMATO, Michael, Agent for "ecoATM, LLC", Secondhand Dealer's License
Application for "ecoATM" at 5700 W Capitol DR.
Grant, by Ald. Witkowski.
03 D'AMATO, Michael, Agent for "ecoATM, LLC", Secondhand Dealer's License
Application for "ecoATM" at 1100 E GARFIELD Av.
Grant, by Ald. Witkowski.
03 D'AMATO, Michael, Agent for "ecoATM, LLC", Secondhand Dealer's License
Application for "ecoATM" at 605 E LYON St.
Grant, by Ald. Witkowski.
04 BISESI, Laurie J, Agent for "ITALIAN COMMUNITY CENTER, INC", Class B
Tavern and Temporary Public Entertainment Premises License Applications for
"FESTA ITALIANA" at 200 N HARBOR DR.
Grant, by Ald. Witkowski.
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04 BURGOS, Ruben A, Agent for "WISCONSIN HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP
FOUNDATION, INC", Class B Tavern and Temporary Public Entertainment Premises
License Applications for "MEXICAN FIESTA" at 200 N HARBOR DR.
Grant, by Ald. Witkowski.
04 D'AMATO, Michael, Agent for "ecoATM, LLC", Secondhand Dealer's License
Application for "ecoATM" at 1123 N Van Buren St.
Grant, by Ald. Witkowski.
04 FISHER, Michael B, Agent for "THIS IS IT, INC", Alcohol Permanent Extension of
Premise Adding Sidewalk Dining for "THIS IS IT" at 418 E WELLS St.
Grant, by Ald. Witkowski.
04 KUDERSKI, Jeffrey E, Agent for "POLISH HERITAGE ALLIANCE, INC", Class B
Tavern and Temporary Public Entertainment Premises License Applications for
"POLISH FEST" at 200 N HARBOR DR.
Grant, by Ald. Witkowski.
04 RADUE, Eric M, Agent for "German Fest Milwaukee, Inc", Class B Tavern and
Temporary Public Entertainment Premises License Applications for "German Fest" at
200 N Harbor DR.
Grant, by Ald. Witkowski.
04 SHAVER, Wesley G, Agent for "Milwaukee Pride Inc", Class B Tavern and
Temporary Public Entertainment Premises License Applications for "Pridefest
Milwaukee" at 200 N Harbor DR.
Grant, by Ald. Witkowski.
04 WEISSGERBER, III, Hans, Agent for "HB Milwaukee Inc", Class B Tavern, Food
Dealer, Public Entertainment Premises, and Sidewalk Dining License Renewal
Applications for "Old German Beer Hall" at 1009 N Old World Third St.
Grant, by Ald. Witkowski.
04 ZILLI, Ellen N, Agent for "Grandview Management, Inc", Class B Tavern and
Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Applications Removing Shareholder
and Transfer of Stock for "Zilli Hospitality Group" at 1450 N Lincoln Memorial DR.
Grant, by Ald. Witkowski.
04 ZILLI, Ellen N, Agent for "GRANDVIEW MANAGEMENT, INC", Class B Tavern,
Food Dealer, and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Applications
Removing Shareholder and Transfer of Stock for "ZILLI HOSPITALITY GROUP" at
800 W WELLS St.
Grant, by Ald. Witkowski.
05 D'AMATO, Michael, Agent for "ecoATM, LLC", Secondhand Dealer's License
Application for "ecoATM" at 10330 W SILVER SPRING DR.
Grant, by Ald. Witkowski.
06 D'AMATO, Michael, Agent for "ecoATM, LLC", Secondhand Dealer's License
Application for "ecoATM" at 401 E CAPITOL DR.
Grant, by Ald. Witkowski.
08 MORA, Daniel, Agent for "El Jalisciense Auto Sales Inc", Recycling, Salvaging, or
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Towing Premises License Renewal Application with Transfer of Stock for "El
Jalisciense Auto Service" at 2624 W GREENFIELD Av.
Grant, by Ald. Witkowski.
09 D'AMATO, Michael, Agent for "ecoATM, LLC", Secondhand Dealer's License
Application for "ecoATM" at 7401 W GOOD HOPE Rd.
Grant, by Ald. Witkowski.
10 D'AMATO, Michael, Agent for "ecoATM, LLC", Secondhand Dealer's License
Application for "ecoATM" at 7025 W MAIN St.
Grant, by Ald. Witkowski.
10 D'AMATO, Michael, Agent for "ecoATM, LLC", Secondhand Dealer's License
Application for "ecoATM" at 8151 W BLUE MOUND Rd.
Grant, by Ald. Witkowski.
11 D'AMATO, Michael, Agent for "ecoATM, LLC", Secondhand Dealer's License
Application for "ecoATM" at 3355 S 27th St.
Grant, by Ald. Witkowski.
13 D'AMATO, Michael, Agent for "ecoATM, LLC", Secondhand Dealer's License
Application for "ecoATM" at 3701 S 27th St.
Grant, by Ald. Witkowski.
13 HAWTHORNE, Stephen, Agent for "Barrel Proof Coffee Roasters LLC", Class B
Tavern License Renewal Application with Change of Hours From Opening at 7 AM on
Sat-Sun To Opening at 6 AM and From Closing at 10 PM Sun-Sat To Closing at 11:59
PM Sun-Sat for "Hawthorne Coffee Roasters" at 4177 S HOWELL Av.
Grant, by Ald. Witkowski.
14 D'AMATO, Michael, Agent for "ecoATM, LLC", Secondhand Dealer's License
Application for "ecoATM" at 250 W HOLT Av.
Grant, by Ald. Witkowski.
15 D'AMATO, Michael, Agent for "ecoATM, LLC", Secondhand Dealer's License
Application for "ecoATM" at 2355 N 35TH St.
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
Warning Letter
KELLY, Donovan J, Class D Operator's License Application.
Grant, by Ald. Coggs.
LOHER, Kyle M, Class D Operator's License Application.
Grant, by Ald. Coggs.
MAYFIELD, Alysia K, Class D Operator's License Application.
Grant, by Ald. Coggs.
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PLUMERI JR., Joseph J, Class D Operator's License Application.
Grant, by Ald. Coggs.
RODRIGUEZ CARRION, Paola, Class D Operator's License Application.
Grant, by Ald. Coggs.
SALVAT, Diana E, Class D Operator's License 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 5- Kovac, Witkowski, Coggs, Lewis and Dodd
No 0
A motion was made by ALD. DODD that this Motion be RECOMMENDED FOR
APPROVAL. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Kovac, Witkowski, Coggs, Lewis and Dodd
No 0
Meeting adjourned: 1:45 P.M.
Linda M. Elmer
Staff Assistant
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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 14, 2019 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall
1. 190084 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee
relative to licenses.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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