LICENSES COMMITTEE
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · July 10, 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
Friday, July 10, 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 9:29 AM
Present 5 - Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd, Lewis
1. 200186 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee
relating to licenses.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
06 HALLIDAY, Susan M, Agent for "WALGREEN CO", Food Dealer and Weights &
Measures License Renewal Applications with Change of Agent for "WALGREENS
#02182" at 370 E CAPITOL DR.
Ald. Coggs moved to hold to the call of the chair based on nonappearance. (Prevailed
5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Motion be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd and Lewis
No 0
06 ALIOTA, John S, Agent for "Aliota Management LLC", Class B Tavern, Food
Dealer, and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Applications for "Aliota's
Pub & Grill" at 261 E Hampton Av. (Expires 7/23/2020)
The applicant stated the fine was paid.
Ald. Coggs moved approval with a warning letter based on the police report. (Prevailed
5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS 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
06 BEG, Kalim M Extended Hours Establishments, Food Dealer, Filling Station, and
Weights & Measures License Renewal Applications for "LOCUST BP" at 232 W
LOCUST St. (Expires 9/22/2020)
The applicant stated they enrolled in the MARTS program.
Ald. Lewis moved approval with a warning letter based on the police report. (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 BROOKS, Vickie M, Agent for "Oldies But Goodies Inc", Class B Tavern and
Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Applications for "Oldies But Goodies
Lounge" at 3501 N 6th St. (Expired 5/20/2020)
The applicant stated she closed the bar when she was contacted about selling food.
She added that she removed the food from her premises.
Ald. Dodd moved approval with a warning letter based on the police report. (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
06 JULES, Lucile M, Agent for "Curry Goat Corp", Public Entertainment Premises
License Renewal Application with Change of Hours Thurs-Sat From Closing at 1:30 AM
To Closing at 2 AM and Sidewalk Dining License Renewal Application with Change of
Hours From Closing at 8 PM To Closing at 10 PM for "Jewels Caribbean Restaurant"
at 2230 N Martin L King Jr DR. (Expires 11/5/2020)
Appearing with the applicant:
Lenora Jules 2230 N Mart Luther King Dr stated they would like to close at 2 AM like
the other bars and keep the patio open until 10 AM.
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
09 FAROOQUI, Faisal A, Agent for "STFR Investment LLC", Filling Station, Food
Dealer, and Weights & Measures License Renewal Applications for "BP Gas Station"
at 9026 W Brown Deer Rd. (Expired 4/15/2020)
Ald. Lewis moved to hold to the call of the chair based on nonappearance. (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
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No 0
The meeting recessed at 9:54 AM
The meeting reconvened at 10:02 AM
200186 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee
relating to licenses.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
09 PITNEY, Alan R, Agent for "Renascent Salvage Milwaukee LLC", Recycling,
Salvaging, or Towing Premises License Renewal Application for "Calumet Auto Parts"
at 8501 W Calumet Rd. (Expires 8/7/2020)
The applicant stated the have corrected all the issues in the police report.
Appearing with the applicant:
Manraj Singh
Ald. Lewis moved approval holding open #1 on the police report. (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 PATEL, Alpesh B, Agent for "107 LLC", Class B Tavern, Public Entertainment
Premises, and Food Dealer License Renewal Applications for "Bar107" at 8775 N
107th St. (Expires 9/21/2020)
Appearing with the applicant:
Atty. Michael Maistelman stated they agree with everything in the police report.
Ald. Lewis stated this premises has been on top of their business and responsive.
Ald. Lewis moved approval with a warning letter based on the police report. (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
08 AMIN, Dhanani, Agent for "HZ OPS HOLDINGS INC.", Extended Hours
Establishments and Food Dealer License Applications Requesting to Close at 12 AM
Sun-Thurs and 3 AM Fri-Sat for "Popeye's # 908" at 4209 W Greenfield Av.
Appearing on behalf of the applicant:
Atty. Brian Randall
Individual also present:
Patty Doherty - 8th District Legislative Assistant stated Ald. Zamarripa has no
objections.
Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Motion be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd and Lewis
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No 0
The meeting recessed at 10:31 AM
The meeting reconvened at 10:39 AM
200186 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee
relating to licenses.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
07 KHADER, Bashar R D, Agent for "Noil 2018 LLC", Food Dealer License Renewal
Application for "Noil Fast Food" at 4025 W BURLEIGH St. (Expires 8/21/2020)
The applicant stated he did not sell the tobacco product to a minor.
Ald. Borkowski moved approval with a warning letter. (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
The meeting recessed at 10:43 AM
The meeting reconvened at 10:46 AM
200186 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee
relating to licenses.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
15 ALLUMS, Eric Food Dealer and Food Peddler License Renewal Applications for
"Hot-Dig-A-Dee Dog" at 3521 W NORTH Av. (Expires 7/29/2020)
The applicant was present.
Individual also present:
Dameon Ellzey - 15th District Legislative Assistant stated a complaint was filed but
Ald. Stamper has no objections.
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
The meeting recessed at 10:50 AM
The meeting reconvened at 10:59 AM
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200186 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee
relating to licenses.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
15 SINGH, Bira, Agent for "King Food Mart LLC", Class A Malt and Food Dealer
License Renewal Applications for "King Food Market" at 938 W NORTH Av. (Expired
7/5/2020)
The applicant stated he checks IDs all the time, but on that day he didn't have his
glasses.
Individual also present:
Dameon Ellzey - 15th District Legislative Assistant stated Ald. Stamper would like the
applicant to enroll in the MARTS program and requests a warning letter.
Ald. Dodd moved approval with a warning letter based on the police report. (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
The meeting recessed at 11:02 AM
The meeting reconvened at 11:07 AM
200186 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee
relating to licenses.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
15 SINGH, Satpal, Agent for "Ansh Petroleum, Inc.", Class A Malt, Food Dealer, and
Weights & Measures License Renewal Applications for "Hannawi Meat and Deli" at
4737 W Center St. (Expires 7/24/2020)
The applicant stated they enrolled in the MARTS program and now have a system that
prompts the correct birthdate when tobacco is purchased.
Individual also present:
Dameon Ellzey - 15th District Legislative Assistant stated Ald. Stamper requests a
warning letter.
Ald. Borkowski moved approval with a warning letter based on the police report.
(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
The meeting recessed at 11:10 AM
The meeting reconvened at 11:20AM
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200186 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee
relating to licenses.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
15 KAUR, Navdip, Agent for "Wisconsin Liquor and Food Three, Inc.", Class A Malt &
Class A Liquor and Food Dealer License Renewal Applications for "ABC Liquor" at
3901 W VLIET St. (Expired 6/26/2020)
Appearing with the applicant:
Kumal Prit Singh 1608 N 35th St
Individual also present:
Dameon Ellzey - 15th District Legislative Assistant stated Ald. Stamper has no
objections.
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
The meeting recessed at 11:27 AM
The meeting reconvened at 11:38 AM
200186 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee
relating to licenses.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
15 FARES, Abdelhakim A, Agent for "ULTRA FOOD MART, INC", Class A Malt,
Food Dealer, and Weights & Measures License Renewal Applications for "ULTRA
FOOD MART" at 1701 W GALENA St. (Expires 7/13/2020)
The applicant stated he will try his best that nobody is hanging around the store and he
will clean the store 4 times a day.
Appearing with the applicant:
Atty. David Bangert
Individual also present:
Dameon Ellzey - 15th District Legislative Assistant Ald. Stamper has received
complaints about drug dealing.
Individual present in support:
Shawn Sallee stated his children go to the store and he has not witnessed any drug
dealing.
Ald. Kovac moved to amend the plan of operation to include cleaning 4 times a day.
(Prevailed 5-0)
Ald. Kovac moved approval as amended with warning letter. (Prevailed 5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Motion be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd and Lewis
No 0
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The meeting recessed at 11:50 AM
The meeting reconvened at 1:08 PM
Ald. Dodd rejoined the meeting at 1:13 PM
200186 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee
relating to licenses.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
12 SANTOS, Abel Class B Tavern, Extended Hours Establishments, Food Dealer,
and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Applications for "LA CARRETA
VIEJA" at 1339 W GREENFIELD Av. (Expired 6/14/2020)
Appearing with the applicant:
Atty. Vincent Bobot stated the applicant has a process for checking for intoxicated
patrons.
Individual also present:
Ald. Perez stated he has no objections.
Individuals present in support:
Herman Gee 1132 W Lincoln Ave stated he frequents the premises a lot and he never
has any problems.
Reginio Ayala 1350 S 14th St stated he lives across the street and doesn't see any
problems.
The meeting recessed at 1:21
The meeting reconvened at 1:24
Christina Vargas - Appearing as interpreter
Guillermo Lopez Ramirez 1331 W Greenfield Ave stated he enjoys the food.
There were 5 additional people present in support.
Ald. Kovac moved approval with a warning letter based on the police report. (Prevailed
5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC 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 1:29 PM
The meeting reconvened at 1:50 PM
200186 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee
relating to licenses.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
12 BELL, Arthur E AND BELL, Kathleen E, Rooming House License Renewal
Application partnership for "Kathleen E Bell" at 828 S 19TH St. (Expired 6/30/2020)
Ald. Perez asked that the application be held.
Ald. Borkowski moved to hold to the call of the chair. (Prevailed 5-0)
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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
12 SALAS, Brenda M, Agent for "El Coqui Bar, LLC", Class B Tavern and Public
Entertainment Premises License Renewal Applications for "El Coqui Bar, LLC" at 2078
S 8th St. (Expired 7/1/2020)
The applicant was not present.
Individual present:
Ald. Perez stated that the owner stated the licensee was going to give up the
business, but it is unclear. He requested nonrenewal based on nonappearance.
Ald. Kovac moved denial based on second appearance. (Prevailed 4-0)
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Motion be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski and Dodd
No 0
Excused 1- Lewis
The meeting recessed at 1:53 PM
The meeting reconvened at 2:27 PM
200186 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee
relating to licenses.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
14 GONZALEZ, Francisco J, Agent for "El Tucanazo Taqueria Y Mariscos Corp",
Class B Tavern and Food Dealer License Renewal Applications for "El Tucanazo
Taqueria Y Mariscos" at 3261 S 13TH St. (Expires 7/13/2020)
The applicant stated he fired the employees and the night manager. He added that the
last hour he's open he will only do to-go orders and will add security cameras outside.
He stated that he will be working at night instead of during the day. He added that he
does not allow firearms in the business.
Individual also present:
Ald. Dimitrijevic stated there are security concerns with the premises.
Ald. Dodd moved to amend the plan of operation to only have to-go orders the last hour
the business is open and add security cameras outside. (Prevailed 5-0)
Ald. Kovac moved approval as amended with a warning letter based on the police
report. (Prevailed 5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Motion be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd and Lewis
No 0
14 RADICEVIC, Patricia J, Agent for "THREE BROTHERS RESTAURANT LLC",
Alcohol and Food Permanent Extension of Premise Applications Adding Patio for
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"THREE BROTHERS RESTAURANT" at 2414 S ST CLAIR St.
Appearing with the applicant:
Branko Radicevic 2433 S St Clair St stated they want to have a patio on the north side
and west side of the premises.
Individual also present:
Ald. Dimitrijevic stated they received postcard responses in support and she has no
objections.
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
14 EICHLER, David T, Agent for "Bumstead Provisions LLC", Alcohol and Food
Permanent Extension of Premise and Sidewalk Dining License Applications for "Crafty
Cow/Hot Head Fried Chicken" at 2671 S KINNICKINNIC Av.
Appearing with the applicant:
Devin Eichler stated they want to add a sidewalk cafe and seating in a lot next to the
premises. He added that he spoke with neighbors and will add signage about staying
off private property.
Individual also present:
Ald. Dimitrijevic stated she received positive postcard responses and she has no
objections.
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 2:56 PM
The meeting reconvened at 3:03 PM
200186 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee
relating to licenses.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
14 ZBIERANEK, SR, Dale J, Agent for "Dale and Carrie, LLC", Alcohol and Food
Permanent Extension of Premise Applications Adding Patio for "Dale Z's" at 3585 S
Howell Av.
Appearing with the applicant:
Dale Zbieranek stated they want to put in pickle ball courts.
Individual also present:
Ald. Dimitrijevic stated they received postcard responses in support and she has no
objections.
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:
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Aye 5- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd and Lewis
No 0
06 RICE, Michael J, Agent for "BBNA, LLC", Secondhand Motor Vehicle Dealer's
License Application for "BBNA" at 830 W Atkinson Av.
The applicant stated the business will be appointment only.
Ald. Lewis moved to amend the plan of operation for the hours to include by
appointment only. (Prevailed 5-0)
Ald. Coggs moved approval as amended. (Prevailed 5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS 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. BORKOWSKI 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 3:13 PM
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. 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
Friday, July 10, 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. 200186 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee
relating to licenses.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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