LICENSES COMMITTEE
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · July 6, 2020
Minutes
City Hall
City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Meeting Minutes
LICENSES COMMITTEE
ALD. MILELE A. COGGS, CHAIR
Ald. Nik Kovac, VICE-CHAIR
Ald. Mark A. Borkowski, Ald. Nikiya Dodd, and Ald. Chantia
Lewis
Staff Assistant, Molly Kuether-Steele, 286-2775
Fax: 286-3456, molly.kuether-steele@milwaukee.gov
Legislative Liaison, Jeffrey Osterman, 286-2262,
joster@milwaukee.gov
Monday, July 6, 2020 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall
Special
This is a virtual meeting. All those wishing to attend should go to
http://city.milwaukee.gov/citychannel or Channel 25 on Spectrum Cable.
The meeting convened at 9:12 AM
Present 5 - Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd, Lewis
1. 191979 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee
relating to licenses.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
06 THAN, Thuy T, Agent for "Tran's Automotive Repair LLC", Recycling, Salvaging, or
Towing Premises License Application Requesting Removing and/or Recycling Waste
Tires for "Tran's Automotive Repair" at 3919 N MARTIN L KING JR DR.
The applicant stated they received training about illegal dumping of tires and they have
a company that picks up and disposes of their tires.
Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)
A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Motion be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski and Lewis
No 0
Excused 1- Dodd
04 QETAIRI, Abdalmajid, Agent for "In & Out Pantry LLC", Class A Malt & Class A
Liquor License Application for "In & Out Pantry LLC" at 701 W Wisconsin Av.
Appearing with the applicant:
Atty. Bob Myrof stated the employee who sold the tobacco a minor was fired. He
added that he is in agreement with Ald. Bauman's requests.
Individual also present:
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Ald. Bauman stated there is a store at 600 W Wisconsin Ave and 700 W Wisconsin
Ave, who both have liquor licenses. He added that there have been issues in this area.
He stated that the applicant told him he would be buying the store across the street
and surrendering that liquor license. He added that miniature containers of liquor
guaranty loitering and he would like to limit the sale to large containers. He stated that
he would like the application to be held for an amended plan of operation and an
agreement regarding purchasing the store across the street.
Individuals present in support:
Rodney Mitchell 701 W Wisconsin Ave #3 stated this is a well run store and there is no
loitering.
Joseph Eichstead 711 W Wisconsin Ave #1 stated this is a well run store.
Colin Landers 2440 W Wisconsin Ave #722 stated he has been going to the store for a
long time and it's close to the Marquette campus.
Evan Windemeyer 711 W Wisconsin Ave #12 stated he shops at the premises for
groceries.
Lakeisha Gordon 711 W Wisconsin Ave #2 stated she goes to the store almost every
day and everyone is really nice.
Zach Drury 700 W Michigan St stated he goes to the store daily and everyone is
friendly.
Amir Amani 700 W Wisconsin Ave stated he's been struggling and now he will close
his store by November.
Parker Cristan 711 W Wisconsin Ave stated the business is an asset to the building
and he agrees with the previous speakers.
Ald. Lewis moved to hold to the call of the chair. (Prevailed 5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. LEWIS that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd and Lewis
No 0
02 PEREGOY, Jason, Agent for "Moran Foods, LLC", Class A Malt & Class A
Liquor-Beer and Wine Only License Application for "Save-A-Lot #8013" at 4821 N 76th
St.
Appearing with the applicant:
Atty. John Guest
Individual also present:
Arlisia McHenry 2nd District Executive Assistant stated Pres. Johnson is in support
and the applicant has done a lot of work such as only selling beer and wine and
purchasing shopping carts with locked wheels.
Ald. Dodd moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. DODD that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd and Lewis
No 0
09 KRESS, Richard W, Agent for "Nite Stop ParkingLLC", Secondhand Motor Vehicle
Dealer's License Application for "Nite Stop Parking LLC" at 10512 W GLENBROOK
Ct.
The applicant stated the cars will be on his property.
Ald. Lewis moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. LEWIS that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
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Aye 5- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd and Lewis
No 0
09 LEWIS, Kamesha C, Agent for "Tk's Smok'n Smoke House, LLC", Food Dealer
and Food Peddler License Applications for "Tk's Smok'n Smoke House" at 7330 N
76TH St.
Appearing with the applicant:
Atty. Chris Hayden
Ald. Lewis stated she wants to meet with the applicant because they were operating
without a license.
Ald. Lewis moved to hold to the call of the chair. (Prevailed 5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. LEWIS that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd and Lewis
No 0
09 LOCKETT, Kirby L, Agent for "ON THE MILL CO.", Class B Tavern, Food Dealer,
and Public Entertainment Premises License Applications Requesting Boxing for "On
The Mill Co" at 5132 W Mill Rd.
The applicant was present.
Ald. Lewis moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. LEWIS that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd and Lewis
No 0
The meeting recessed at 10:25 AM
The meeting reconvened at 10:33 AM
191979 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee
relating to licenses.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
09 SINGH, Satwinder, Agent for "MILWAUKEE BANQUET LLC", Class B Tavern,
Food Dealer, and Public Entertainment Premises License Applications Requesting
Instrumental Musicians, Disc Jockey, Jukebox, Bands, Magic Shows, Karaoke,
Poetry Readings, Patron Contests, Comedy Acts, Dancing by Performers, Patrons
Dancing, 5 Amusement Machines, 2 Concerts, 1 Theatrical Performance, and Motion
Pictures for "Indian Pub and Dining" at 8603 W Brown Deer Rd.
Ald. Lewis moved to hold to the call of the chair. (Prevailed 5-0)
Ald. Lewis moved reconsideration. (Prevailed 5-0)
Appearing with the applicant:
Atty. Ajit S Walia
Ald. Lewis moved to amend the public entertainment premises application to remove
dancing by performers and theatrical performances. (Prevailed 5-0)
Ald. Lewis moved approval as amended. (Prevailed 5-0)
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A motion was made by ALD. LEWIS that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd and Lewis
No 0
13 MONTEMAYOR, Roberto, Agent for "MM PLAZA, LLC", Class A Malt & Class A
Liquor, Food Dealer, and Weights & Measures License Applications for "Monterrey
Market Plaza" at 3920 S 27TH St.
The applicant stated he has a landscaping plan for the parking lot.
Individual also present:
Ald. Spiker stated he is in support.
Ald. Dodd moved to amend the application to include a landscape plan submitted and
executed by the spring. (Prevailed 5-0)
Ald. Lewis moved approval as amended. (Prevailed 5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. LEWIS that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd and Lewis
No 0
06 JOHNSON-WILLIAMS, Tina L, Agent for "Jo-Will, LLC", Class B Tavern, Food
Dealer, and Public Entertainment Premises License Applications Requesting Comedy
Acts, Poetry Readings, Karaoke, and Patrons Dancing for "Savoy's" at 2901 N 5TH St.
Appearing with the applicant:
Atty. Kenyatta Riley
Individual present in support:
TW Prescott 2908 N 5th St stated she has no objections.
Ald. Coggs stated she is in support.
Ald. Coggs moved to amend the public entertainment premises application to remove
comedy acts and patrons dancing. (Prevailed 5-0)
Ald. Dodd moved approval as amended. (Prevailed 5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. DODD that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd and Lewis
No 0
Agenda Only
CATALDO, Jeno J, Agent for "JL NOVELTY LLC", Amusement Machine or
Jukebox Distributors License Application for "JL NOVELTY LLC" at 7324 N Crossway.
Ald. Lewis moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
01 HARRELL, Alexander F, Agent for "Off the 10 Customs LLC", Waiver Request -
Secondhand Motor Vehicle Dealer's License Application for "Off the 10 Customs LLC"
at 3406 W VILLARD Av.
Ald. Lewis moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
02 BONDS, Dashawn T, Agent for "Bonded Enterprises, LLC", Secondhand Motor
Vehicle Dealer's – Wholesale Only License Application for "Bonded Motors" at 5401 N
76TH St #100A.
Ald. Lewis moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
03 JOHNSON, Sara JEAN, Agent for "Lakes Venture LLC", Class B Tavern, Food
Dealer, and Weights & Measures License Renewal Applications with Change of Agent
for "Fresh Thyme Farmers Market" at 470 E Pleasant St.
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Ald. Lewis moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
03 LEVIN, Robert M, Agent for "Za Man, LLC", Class B Tavern and Food Dealer
License Renewal Applications with Change of Agent for "Pizza Man" at 2595-97 N
Downer Av.
Ald. Lewis moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
03 METCALFE, Suzzette R, Agent for "METCALFE RESTAURANT, INC", Alcohol
and Food Permanent Extension of Premise and Sidewalk Dining Facility Permit
Applications for "The Pasta Tree Restaurant & Wine Bar" at 1503 N FARWELL Av.
Ald. Lewis moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
03 RANDHAWA, Karandeep S, Agent for "Mari Corp", Class B Tavern, Food Dealer,
Public Entertainment Premises, and Sidewalk Dining License Transfer Applications
with Change of Agent and Adding and Removing Shareholders for "Merge" at 1932 E
KENILWORTH Pl.
Ald. Lewis moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
03 TODD, Bradley H, Agent for "Stubby's Gastrogrub LLC", Alcohol and Food
Permanent Extension of Premise License Application Adding Rooftop Patio for
"Stubby's Gastrogrub & Beer Bar" at 2060 N HUMBOLDT Av.
Ald. Lewis moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
03 WARSH, Teresa A, Agent for "Hampshire Foods, Inc", Alcohol and Food
Permanent Extension of Premise License Application Adding Parklet for "Sala" at
2611-13 E Hampshire St.
Ald. Lewis moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
04 ARMSTRONG, David R, Agent for "PABST THEATER CONCESSIONS, LLC",
Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Applications with
Change of Agent for "THE PABST THEATER" at 144 E WELLS St.
Ald. Lewis moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
04 BUCKLEY, Michael V, Agent for "BUCKLEY'S KISKEAM INN, LLC", Class B
Tavern, Food Dealer, and Sidewalk Dining License Renewal Applications with Transfer
of Stock for "Buckley's" at 801-09 N CASS St.
Ald. Lewis moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
04 HUGHES, James C, Agent for "MILWAUKEE BREWING COMPANY", Public
Entertainment Premises and Food Dealer License Renewal Applications Removing
Shareholder for "MILWAUKEE ALE HOUSE" at 233 N WATER St.
Ald. Lewis moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
04 LEVIN, Robert M, Agent for "Bull & A Boy LLC", Class B Tavern, Food Dealer,
and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Applications with Change of
Agent and Removing Shareholder for "Glass + Griddle" at 1130 N 9TH St.
Ald. Lewis moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
04 LUTZ, Mark S, Agent for "WA Cheese & Sausage Shoppe, Inc", Class B Tavern,
Food Dealer, and Weights & Measures License Renewal Applications Removing
Shareholder for "WA Cheese & Sausage Shoppe" at 400 N WATER St #24.
Ald. Lewis moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
04 MICHAEL, Matthew F, Agent for "MILWAUKEE YACHT CLUB", Class B Tavern,
Food Dealer, Additional Site (Food), Public Entertainment Premises, and Weights &
Measures License Renewal Applications with Change of Agent for "MILWAUKEE
YACHT CLUB" at 1700 N LINCOLN MEMORIAL DR.
Ald. Lewis moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
04 MURPHY, Patrick J, Agent for "MAJOR GOOLSBY'S, INC", Class B Tavern,
Food Dealer, Public Entertainment Premises, and Sidewalk License Renewal
Applications Adding Shareholder for "MAJOR GOOLSBY'S" at 340 W KILBOURN Av.
Ald. Lewis moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
06 LALANI, Navroze ALI, Agent for "SINDHI, INC", Class A Malt & Class A Liquor
and Food Dealer License Renewal Applications with Change of Agent for "Express
Liquor" at 3833 N TEUTONIA Av.
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Ald. Lewis moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
07 SPIGEL, Jonathan, Agent for "Alter Trading Corporation", Recycling, Salvaging, or
Towing Premises and Weights & Measures License Applications for "Alter Metal
Recycling" at 3100 W Concordia Av.
Ald. Lewis moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
07 SPIGEL, Jonathan, Agent for "Alter Trading Corporation", Recycling, Salvaging, or
Towing Premises and Weights & Measures License Applications for "Alter Metal
Recycling" at 3232 W FOND DU LAC Av.
Ald. Lewis moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
10 SCHIRO, Anthony G, Agent for "Charles E Fromage LLC", Class B Tavern, Food
Dealer, and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Applications for "Charles
E Fromage" at 5811 W Vliet St.
Ald. Lewis moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
10 SMITH, Christy A, Agent for "Daplus Automotive Group, LLC", Secondhand Motor
Vehicle Dealer's License Application for "Daplus Automotive Group, LLC" at 5905 W
North Av.
Ald. Lewis moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
12 REVORD, John C, Agent for "Owl Club LLC", Waiver Request - Class B Tavern
and Public Entertainment Premises License Transfer Applications to Increase
Capacity for "Boone & Crockett" at 818 S Water St.
Ald. Lewis moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
13 CAMPBELL, Nicole M, Agent for "Walgreen Co", Class A Malt & Class A Liquor
License Renewal Application with Change of Agent for "Walgreens #2911" at 6292 S
27th St.
Ald. Lewis moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
14 BACHHUBER, Ross M, Agent for "RADBAT LLC", Alcohol and Food Permanent
Extension of Premise and Sidewalk Dining License Applications for "Odd Duck" at
2352-54 S Kinnickinnic Av.
Ald. Lewis moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
15 TAYLOR, Ralph M, Agent for "Best Way Auto LLC", Secondhand Motor Vehicle
Dealer's License Transfer Application with Reorganization of Legal Entity for "Best
Way Auto LLC" at 3814 W Center St.
Ald. Lewis moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. LEWIS that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd and Lewis
No 0
Warning Letter
DANIEL, Sarah K, Class D Operator's License Application.
Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
GLOWACZ, Caroline B, Class D Operator's License Renewal Application.
Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
HUBER, Cassi L, Class D Operator's License Application.
Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
BUTZE, Anthony D Home Improvement Contractor's License Application for "ADB
Construction" at 4451 N 99th St.
Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
03 MALONE, Joshua L, Agent for "J & S Malone, LLC", Class B Tavern, Public
Entertainment Premises, and Sidewalk Dining License Renewal Applications for
"Malone's on Brady" at 1329 E BRADY St.
Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
04 SINGH, Davinder, Agent for "RK Liquor Inc", Class A Malt & Class A Liquor
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License Renewal Application for "State Beer Liquor" at 2537 W State St.
Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
07 CHEEMA, Jagjit S, Agent for "KAPUL, LTD", Class A Malt & Class A Liquor
License Renewal Application for "CHOICE LIQUOR" at 4770 N HOPKINS St.
Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
07 SMITH, Eugene F, Agent for "IN AETERNUM, INC", Class B Tavern, Public
Entertainment Premises and Food Dealer License Renewal Applications for "GENE
BAR & GRILL" at 3910 W FOND DU LAC Av.
Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
14 DOAR, Holly C, Agent for "BLACKBIRD BAR, INC", Class B Tavern, Public
Entertainment Premises, and Food Dealer License Renewal Applications for
"BLACKBIRD BAR" at 3007 S KINNICKINNIC Av.
Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Motion be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd and Lewis
No 0
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Motion be RECOMMENDED FOR
APPROVAL. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd and Lewis
No 0
The meeting adjourned at 11:13 AM
Molly Kuether-Steele
Staff Assistant
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Agenda
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City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street
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Meeting Agenda
LICENSES COMMITTEE
ALD. MILELE A. COGGS, CHAIR
Ald. Nik Kovac, VICE-CHAIR
Ald. Mark A. Borkowski, Ald. Nikiya Dodd, and Ald. Chantia
Lewis
Staff Assistant, Molly Kuether-Steele, 286-2775
Fax: 286-3456, molly.kuether-steele@milwaukee.gov
Legislative Liaison, Jeffrey Osterman, 286-2262,
joster@milwaukee.gov
Monday, July 6, 2020 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall
Special
This is a virtual meeting. All those wishing to attend should go to
http://city.milwaukee.gov/citychannel or Channel 25 on Spectrum Cable.
1. 191979 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee
relating to licenses.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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