LICENSES COMMITTEE
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · May 29, 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
Wednesday, May 29, 2019 8:45 AM City Hall, Common Council Chamber, Third Floor
Special
The meeting convened at 9:09 AM
Ald. Lewis joined the meeting at 9:13 AM
Ald. Coggs joined the meeting at 9:21 AM
Present 5 - Kovac, Witkowski, Coggs, Lewis, Dodd
1. 190084 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee
relative to licenses.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
14 KRUSE, Bradley A, Agent for "Nonfiction LLC", Class A Liquor - Wine Only
License Application for "Nonfiction Wine Company" at 800 E Potter Av.
Appearing with the applicant:
Allie Kruse 800 E Potter Ave stated that she and her husband are opening a speciality
natural wine store.
Ms. Kruse provided an email from Ald. Zielinski wishing her luck in opening the store.
Ald. Coggs moved to enter in to the record the email as exhibit #1. (Prevailed 5-0)
Individuals present in oppositon:
Parwinder Wick 2632 S Kinnickinnic Ave stated crime will increase if there are more
liquor stores in the area and he said there are enough liquor stores in the area. He
added that his store started selling natural wine a month ago.
Brian Domino 640 E Russell St stated he does not want more liquor stores in the area
because there are already plenty.
Christina Bernardini 620 E Homer St stated there are enough wine and liquor stores in
the area.
Jawinder 2731 S Howell St stated he does not want more liquor stores in the area.
Individual also present:
Ald. Zelinksi stated that he is trying to restrict the number of liquor stores in the area
and is not in support based on concetration and that he has denied other new liquor
stores in the area.
Ald. Witkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Motion be AMENDED. This
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motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Kovac, Witkowski, Coggs, Lewis and Dodd
No 0
Agenda Only
BENNETT, Ella, Disabled Loading Zone Permit Transfer Application - Person to
Person.
Ald. Coggs moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
SMITH, Edna R, Disabled Loading Zone Permit Transfer Application - Change of
Business Operations.
Ald. Coggs moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
02 CHESTNUT, Brenna B, Agent for "AB + C Automotive LLC", Secondhand Motor
Vehicle Dealer's – Retail License Application for "AB + C Automotive" at 4357 N 60TH
St.
Ald. Coggs moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
02 KWITEK, Keith M, Agent for "KMK Towing and Recovery LLC", Recycling,
Salvaging, or Towing Premises License Transfer Application with Change of Hours
From Mon-Fri 8 AM to 5 PM, Sat 8 AM to 12 PM To Mon-Fri 9 AM to 4 PM, Sat 9 AM
to 1 PM for "KMK Towing and Recovery" at 8517 W KAUL Av.
Ald. Coggs moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
02 MUGURDUMOV, David A, Agent for "DM Motorcars, INC", Secondhand Motor
Vehicle Dealer's – Wholesale Only License Transfer Application with Change of Hours
From Opening at 11 AM to 4 PM Mon-Fri, Sat Closed To Opening Wed 2 PM to 4 PM,
Fri 3 PM to 5 PM and Closed on Mon, Tues, and Thurs for "DM Motorcars, INC" at
6030 N 91st St.
Ald. Coggs moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
03 DEISS, Robert A, Agent for "Argis Development LLC", Amusement Machine or
Jukebox Distributors Application for "MKE Amusements" at 1859A N OAKLAND Av.
Ald. Coggs moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
03 EITEL, Michael J, Agent for "NOMADIC VENTURES, INC", Class B Tavern and
Public Entertainment Premises, and Sidewalk Dining License Transfer Applications
with Transfer of Stock for "NOMAD WORLD PUB" at 1401 E BRADY St.
Ald. Coggs moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
03 LEINBACH, Kenneth L, Agent for "Urban Ecology Center, Inc", Public
Entertainment Premises and Nonprofit Loading Zone Permit Transfer Applications with
Change of Agent for "Urban Ecology Center" at 1500 E Park Pl.
Ald. Coggs moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
03 SUTRICK, Emily E, Agent for "Sutrick Family LLC", Class B Tavern, Food Dealer,
Public Entertainment Premises, and Sidewalk Dining License Renewal Applications for
"Nessun Dorma" at 2778 N Weil St.
Ald. Coggs moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
04 EITEL, Michael J, Agent for "Barcity Club LLC", Class B Tavern, Food Dealer, and
Public Entertainment Premises License Transfer Applications with Transfer of Stock
for "Tavern At Turner Hall" at 1034 N VEL R PHILLIPS Av.
Ald. Coggs moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
04 EITEL, Michael J, Agent for "STEE V GEE LLC", Class B Tavern, Food Dealer,
Public Entertainment Premises, and Sidewalk Dining License Transfer Applications
with Transfer of Stock for "Sportclub Nomad" at 750 N Jefferson St.
Ald. Coggs moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
04 EULBERG, Brett J, Agent for "Wisconsin Avenue Jewelry and Loan LLC",
Precious Metal and Gem Dealer's and Pawnbroker's License Renewal Applications with
Change of Agent and Removing Shareholder for "Wisconsin Avenue Jewelry and Loan"
at 715 W Wisconsin Av.
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Ald. Coggs moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
04 FRICKE, Thomas S, Agent for "BL RESTAURANT OPERATIONS, LLC", Loading
Zone Permit Transfer –Application with Change of Agent for "BAR LOUIE" at 1114 N
WATER St.
Ald. Coggs moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
04 MCLEAN, Joseph, Agent for "CENTANNI, LLC", Alcohol and Food Permanent
Extension of Premise Application Adding Sidewalk Dining for "Gouda's Italian Deli and
Bugsy's, A Back Alley Saloon" at 218 N WATER St.
Ald. Coggs moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
04 MURPHY, Patrick J, Agent for "MAJOR GOOLSBY'S, INC", Alcohol and Food
Permanent Extension of Premise Application Adding Additional Area for Sidewalk
Dining for "MAJOR GOOLSBY'S" at 340 W KILBOURN Av.
Ald. Coggs moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
04 PRASSAS, George S, Agent for "Sweet Diner LLC", Class B Tavern, Food Dealer,
and Loading Zone Permit Transfer Applications with Change of Agent for "Sweet Diner"
at 239 E Chicago St #103.
Ald. Coggs moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
04 VARTANIAN-MIKAELIAN, Melissa N, Agent for "MILWAUKEE REPERTORY
THEATER, INC", Class B Tavern, Food Dealer, Public Entertainment Premises, and
Nonprofit Loading Zone Permit Transfer Applications with Change of Agent for
"MILWAUKEE REPERTORY THEATER" at 108 E WELLS St.
Ald. Coggs moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
04 WILLIAMS-SMITH, Margaret E, Agent for "MARCUS HOTELS HOSPITALITY,
LLC", Class B Tavern, Food Dealer, and Public Entertainment Premises License
Transfer Applications with Change of Floor Plan and Trade Name for "Saint Kate-The
Arts Hotel" at 139 E KILBOURN Av.
Ald. Coggs moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
08 MARTINEZ, Manuel Secondhand Dealer's License Transfer Application with
Change of Hours From Sun 11 AM to 5 PM To Closed on Sun for "Martinez
Appliances" at 3911 W Greenfield Av.
Ald. Coggs moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
08 MOHAMED MOUSTAFA, Alaa A, Agent for "Sphinx Auto Sales LLC", Secondhand
Motor Vehicle Dealer's - Retail License Application for "Sphinx Auto Sales LLC" at
3402 W National Av.
Ald. Coggs moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
09 CASTANEGA, Edgar G, Agent for "Autowise MKE LLC", Secondhand Motor
Vehicle Dealer's - Retail License Transfer Application with Reorganization of Legal
Entity for "Autowise MKE LLC" at 7970 N 76TH St.
Ald. Coggs moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
10 GRAY, Stephanie M, Agent for "Service Systems Associates Inc", Class B Tavern
License Transfer Application with Change of Agent for "Service Systems Associates
Inc" at 10001 W BLUE MOUND Rd.
Ald. Coggs moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
12 BOENNING, Elizabeth A, Agent for "LOLA'S, LLC", Class B Tavern, Food Dealer,
and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Applications with Change of
Hours From Sat Opening at 4 PM to Opening at 12 PM for "WALKERS PINT" at 818 S
2ND St.
Ald. Coggs moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
12 REVORD, John C, Agent for "Owl Club LLC", Class B Tavern and Public
Entertainment Premises License Transfer Applications Increasing Capacity to 292 for
"Boone & Crockett" at 818 S Water St.
Ald. Coggs moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
12 YOUNG, Marquis A, Agent for "American Motor Group Inc", Secondhand Motor
Vehicle Dealer's – Retail License Application for "American Motor Group" at 1711 W
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PIERCE St.
Ald. Coggs moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
14 SORIANO, Karlos J, Agent for "Caviche, Inc.", Alcohol and Food Permanent
Extension of Premise Application Adding Patio for "C-Viche" at 2165 S Kinnickinnic
Av
Ald. Coggs moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
13 NANEZ PEREZ, Jesus E, Agent for "The FarmHouse Studio LLC", Alcohol and
Food Permanent Extension of Premise Application for "The FarmHouse Paint and Sip"
at 4507 S 6th St.
Ald. Coggs moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
15 FERGUSON, John F, Agent for "A&Js #1 Auto LLC", Secondhand Motor Vehicle
Dealer's – Wholesale Only License Application for "A&Js #1 Auto LLC" at 3846 W
WISCONSIN Av #200A.
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, Lewis and Dodd
No 0
Warning Letter
GRABOWSKI, Samuel D, Class D Operator's License Application.
Ald. Dodd moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
HUNT, Miracle L, Class D Operator's License Application.
Ald. Dodd moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
KNOX, Alexander F, Class D Operator's License Application.
Ald. Dodd moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
LIGAS, Nancy A, Class D Operator's License Application.
Ald. Dodd moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
MILLER, Raven A, Class D Operator's License Application.
Ald. Dodd moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
NEI, Garrett A, Class D Operator's License Application.
Ald. Dodd moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
RENTMEESTER, Olivia, Class D Operator's License Application.
Ald. Dodd moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
STONE, Willie D, Class D Operator's License Application.
Ald. Dodd moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
CUELLAR COYOTE, Juan R, Agent for "J CUELLAR LLC", Home Improvement
Contractor's License Application for "J CUELLAR".
Ald. Dodd moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
DURANT, Jimmy, Agent for "T-C HomeProvement, LLC", Home Improvement
Contractor's License Application for "T-C Homeprovement”.
Ald. Dodd moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
TURNER, Cody A, Agent for "Turner's Handyman Construction LLC", Home
Improvement Contractor's License Application for "Turner's Handyman Construction".
Ald. Dodd moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
03 ALI, Ahmed G, Agent for "Dolgencorp, LLC", Food Dealer License Renewal
Application "Dollar General Store # 14272" at 1300 E Locust St.
Ald. Dodd moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
04 VASSALLO, John A, Agent for "ARBED, LLC", Class B Tavern, Food Dealer, and
Public Entertainment Premises, and Sidewalk Dining License Renewal Applications for
"MO'S IRISH PUB" at 142-44 W Wisconsin Av.
Ald. Dodd moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
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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
The meeting adjourned at 9:32 AM
Molly Kuether-Steele
Staff Assistant
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Motion be RECOMMENDED
FOR APPROVAL. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Kovac, Witkowski, Coggs, Lewis and Dodd
No 0
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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
Wednesday, May 29, 2019 8:45 AM City Hall, Common Council Chamber, Third
Floor
Special
1. 190084 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee
relative to licenses.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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