LICENSES COMMITTEE
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · October 15, 2019
Minutes
City Hall
City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Meeting Minutes
LICENSES COMMITTEE
ALD. NIK KOVAC, CHAIR
ALD. MILELE A. COGGS, VICE-CHAIR
Ald. Chantia Lewis, Ald. Nikiya Dodd, and Ald. Scott P. Spiker
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 15, 2019 8:45 AM Common Council Chambers, 3rd Fl., City Hall
Special
The meeting convened at 8:58 AM
Present 3 - Kovac, Coggs, Spiker
Excused 2 - Lewis, Dodd
1. 190644 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee
relative to licenses.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
13 BREHMAN, Efin, Agent for "Absolute Auto Salvage LLC", Recycling, Salvaging, or
Towing Premises Renewal Application for "Absolute Auto Salvage LLC" at 2108 W
Holt Av. (Expires 11/2/2019)
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 Spiker
No 0
Excused 2- Lewis and Dodd
13 NANEZ PEREZ, Jesus E, Agent for "The FarmHouse Studio LLC", Class B
Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Applications for "The
FarmHouse Paint and Sip" at 4507 S 6th St. (Expires 11/3/2019)
Ald. Spiker stated the neighbor who complained was unable to be located.
Ald. Spiker moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0)
A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Motion be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Kovac, Coggs and Spiker
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No 0
Excused 2- Lewis and Dodd
Agenda Only
01 TAYLOR, Ralph M Secondhand Motor Vehicle Dealer's – Wholesale Only License
Application for "Best Way Auto" at 2030 W Hampton Av.
Ald. Coggs moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0)
04 GRUENWALD, Alexa V, Agent for "Punch Bowl Milwaukee, LLC", Class B Tavern,
Food Dealer, and Public Entertainment Premises License Transfer Applications
Transfer of Stock for "Punch Bowl Social" at 1122 N Vel R Phillips Av.
Ald. Coggs moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0)
04 LIU, Xiaoyu, Agent for "Artisan Ramen LLC", Class B Tavern, Sidewalk Dining,
Food Dealer, and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Applications with
Change Hours Sat From Opening 4 PM To 11 AM and Adding 50 Theatrical
Performances and Comedy Acts for "Artisan Ramen" at 530 E Mason St.
Ald. Coggs moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0)
04 SCHULTZ, Nicholas G, Agent for "The Hudson Business Lounge LLC", Class B
Tavern, Food Dealer, and Sidewalk Dining Facility License Renewal Applications with
Change of Agent and Transfer of Stock for "The Hudson Business Lounge" at 310 E
Buffalo St.
Ald. Coggs moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0)
05 DARROW, Michael W, Agent for "Russ Darrow Colonial, Inc.", Secondhand Motor
Vehicle Dealer's License Transfer - Change of Location for "Russ Darrow" at 10851 W
Metro Auto Mall.
Ald. Coggs moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0)
06 STEWART, Jessica P Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises
License Transfer Applications Increasing Capacity From 25 To 49 for "STEWART'S
REST SPOT" at 1422 W ATKINSON Av.
Ald. Coggs moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0)
10 MCROBERTS, Christine R, Agent for "McBobs Pub & Grill Inc", Class B Tavern
License Renewal Application with Change of Hours Tues-Sat From Opening 3 PM and
Closing 11 PM To Opening 4 PM and Closing 12 AM for "Tusk" at 5513 W North Av.
Ald. Coggs moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0)
12 REAL PEREZ, Rosa isela, Agent for "Forest Home Ave Chicken Palace LLC",
Class B Tavern License Transfer Application with Change of Hours From Opening
Sun-Sat 10 AM and Closing Mon-Thurs 11 PM and Fri-Sun 12 AM To Opening Sun-Sat
6 AM and Closing 2 AM for "Chicken Palace - Forest Home" at 1937 W Forest Home
Av.
Ald. Coggs moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0)
13 GAZINSKI, Arnold JEROME, Agent for "Lake Chevrolet, Inc.", Secondhand Motor
Vehicle Dealer's License Application for "Lake Chevrolet, Inc." at 4100 S 27th St.
Ald. Coggs moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0)
15 SINGH, Balkar, Agent for "Magic Holdings, LLC", Class A Malt & Class A Liquor,
Weights & Measures, and Food Dealer License Transfer Applications with Change of
Agent and Shareholder for "Magic Foods" at 2879 N 16th 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 Spiker
No 0
Excused 2- Lewis and Dodd
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Warning Letter
BUTLER, Anthony J, Class D Operator's License Renewal Application.
Ald. Spiker moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0)
CRUZ, Gerard A, Class D Operator's License Application.
Ald. Spiker moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0)
DOUGHERTY, Marcella M, Class D Operator's License Application.
Ald. Spiker moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0)
GARDNER, Emani L, Class D Operator's License Application.
Ald. Spiker moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0)
IVY, Tatiana L, Class D Operator's License Application.
Ald. Spiker moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0)
JORGENSEN, Ryan T, Class D Operator's License Application.
Ald. Spiker moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0)
KAUR, Rupinder, Class D Operator's License Application.
Ald. Spiker moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0)
MARTINEZ, Francisco L, Class D Operator's License Application.
Ald. Spiker moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0)
MCMANUS, Kelly M, Class D Operator's License Application.
Ald. Spiker moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0)
OLDENBURG, Kathryn M, Class D Operator's License Application.
Ald. Spiker moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0)
PEREZ, Ramon E, Class D Operator's License Application.
Ald. Spiker moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0)
SANTIAGO MUNOZ, Jair, Class D Operator's License Application.
Ald. Spiker moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0)
SULIMAN, Fadhle M, Class D Operator's License Renewal Application.
Ald. Spiker moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0)
ULICKEY, Zachary R, Class D Operator's License Application.
Ald. Spiker moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0)
WEISLING, Rece J, Class D Operator's License Application.
Ald. Spiker moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0)
GRAYSON, Kwame, Agent for "Royalty Home Improvement And Construction Services
LLC", Home Improvement Contractor's License Application for "Royalty Home
Improvement And Construction Services LLC".
Ald. Spiker moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0)
08 VIDRIO, Jose S, Agent for "Mona LLC", Class A Malt and Food Dealer License
Renewal Applications for "Mona Grocery Store" at 2082 S MUSKEGO Av.
Ald. Spiker moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0)
A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Motion be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Kovac, Coggs and Spiker
No 0
Excused 2- Lewis and Dodd
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Motion be RECOMMENDED FOR
APPROVAL. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Kovac, Coggs and Spiker
No 0
Excused 2- Lewis and Dodd
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The meeting adjourned at 9:03 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. MILELE A. COGGS, VICE-CHAIR
Ald. Chantia Lewis, Ald. Nikiya Dodd, and Ald. Scott P. Spiker
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 15, 2019 8:45 AM Common Council Chambers, 3rd Fl., City Hall
Special
1. 190644 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee
relative to licenses.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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Alternatively, the complete file including detailed information identifying the specific
subject matters to be discussed at the meeting may be inspected at the office of the
License Division, Room 105, City Hall, 200 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, 53202, Monday
through Friday, between the hours of 8:15 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
In the event that Common Council members who are not members of this committee attend this
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,
Judiciary and Legislation, Licenses, Public Safety and Health, Public Works, Zoning, Neighborhoods
& Development, and/or Steering and Rules. Whether a simultaneous meeting is occurring depends
on whether the presence of one or more of the Common Council member results in a quorum of the
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.
Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of persons with disabilities
through sign language interpreters or auxiliary aids. For assistance contact the Legislative Services
ADA Coordinator at 286-2998, (FAX)286-3456, (TDD)286-2025 or by writing to Room 205, City
Hall, 200 E. Wells Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202.
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Parking for persons attending City Hall meetings is available at reduced rates (5 hour limit) at the
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.
Persons engaged in lobbying as defined in s. 305-43-4 of the Milwaukee Code are required to
register with the City Clerk's License Division. Lobbyists appearing before a Common Council
committee are required to identify themselves as such. More information is available at
http://city.milwaukee.gov/Lobbying.
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