LICENSES COMMITTEE
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · March 2, 2021
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
Tuesday, March 2, 2021 8:30 AM Virtual Meeting
Special
This is a virtual meeting. Those wishing to view the proceedings are able to do so via
the City Channel - Channel 25 on Spectrum Cable - or on the Internet at
http://city.milwaukee.gov/citychannel.
The meeting convened at 8:59 AM
Present 5 - Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd, Lewis
1. 200946 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee
relating to licenses.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
05 DABASH, Abdullah H, Agent for "Dahab LLC", Food Dealer License Renewal
Application for "Munchie's Frozen Custard" at 8333 W APPLETON Av #300C. (Expires
3/19/2021)
The applicant stated his employees will clean up in the morning and they will install
security cameras to monitor their dumpsters.
Ald. Dodd moved approval with a warning letter based on neighborhood complaints.
(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
05 SCHWANZ, Douglas A, Agent for "LISBON FOODS, INC", Class A Malt & Class
A Liquor and Food Dealer License Renewal Applications for "SENTRY FOODS" at
9210 W LISBON Av. (Expires 3/19/2021)
This application was heard with the following application.
Ald. Dodd moved approval with a warning letter based on neighborhood complaints.
(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- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd and Lewis
No 0
05 HOGAN, Timothy A, Agent for "LISBON FOODS, INC", Weights & Measures
License Renewal Application for "SENTRY FOODS" at 9210 W LISBON Av. (Expires
3/19/2021)
The applicant stated he spoke with the resident who complained about the trucks in
the alley. He added that they will send a letter to vendors directing them to park close
to the building. He stated they will also post no parking signs in the alley.
Ald. Dodd moved approval with a warning letter based on neighborhood complaints.
(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 ANWAR, Rana F, Agent for "Azaan LLC", Extended Hours Establishments, Food
Dealer, Filling Station, and Weights & Measures License Renewal Applications for
"Center St BP" at 406 W Center St. (Expires 3/19/2021)
The applicant stated he has a nighttime security guard and the gambling machines
don't work.
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
Agenda Only
MILLER, Reinhold C Recycling, Salvaging or Towing Vehicle License Transfer -
Vehicles for "Reinhold Recycling" at 421 Southtowne Pl #EE101.
Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
01 KING, III, Ike, Agent for "Kips Construction LLC", Secondhand Motor Vehicle
Dealer's – Wholesale Only License Application for "Kips Construction LLC" at 4456 N
28TH St.
Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
02 HARRIS, JR, Joe, Agent for "Have it Joe WayTrucking LLC", Recycling, Salvaging
or Towing Vehicle License Application Requesting Transporting Waste Tires, and
Collecting/Delivering Junk, Valuable Metal, and Salvaged Motor Vehicle Parts for
"Have it Joe WayTrucking" at 4478 N 72ND St.
Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
03 MONTEMURRO, Leslie S, Agent for "MJE, INC", Class B Tavern, Sidewalk
Dining, and Public Entertainment Premises License Transfer Applications with Change
of Floor Plan Removing Kitchens for "HI HAT LOUNGE & GARAGE" at 1701-03 N
ARLINGTON Pl.
Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
03 NOLL, Scott, Agent for "NOLL & NOLL, INC", Loading Zone Permit Renewal
Application with Change of Agent for "BIKESMITHS" at 2865 N MURRAY Av.
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Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
03 ZINDA, Tyler, Agent for "MEGA MARTS, LLC", Class A Malt & Class A Liquor,
Weights & Measures, Public Entertainment Premises, and Food Dealer License
Renewal Applications with Change of Agent for "PICK 'N SAVE #882" at 1100 E
GARFIELD Av.
Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
04 CASTILLO, Herman, Agent for "COUNCIL FOR SPANISH SPEAKING, INC",
Nonprofit Loading Zone Permit Renewal Application with Change of Agent for "SANTA
CRUZ APARTMENTS" at 3029 W WELLS St.
Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
04 CORDES, Andrew R, Agent for "Hotel Metro Operator, LLC", Class B Tavern, Food
Dealer, Sidewalk Dining, and Public Entertainment Premises License Transfer
Applications with Change of Agent for "Hotel Metro" at 411 E Mason St.
Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
04 RYAN, Richard J, Agent for "PABST THEATER CONCESSIONS, LLC", Class B
Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Applications with Change
of Agent and Shareholder for "TURNER HALL BALLROOM" at 1040 N VEL R
PHILLIPS Av.
Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
04 SUSKEY, William D, Agent for "Colectivo Coffee Roasters Inc", Class B Beer and
Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Applications with Change of Hours
Mon-Sun From Open 6:30 AM and Close 10 PM To Open 7 AM and Close 6 PM for
"Colectivo Coffee Roasters Inc" at 1701 N LINCOLN MEMORIAL DR.
Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
04 FOWLER, Curtis W, Agent for "Colectivo Coffee Roasters Inc", Food Dealer
License Renewal Application with Change of Hours Mon-Sun From Open 6:30 AM and
Close 10 PM To Open 7 AM and Close 6 PM for "Colectivo Coffee Roasters Inc" at
1701 N LINCOLN MEMORIAL DR.
Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
06 COOK, Thomas M, Agent for "Pacific Bells LLC", Extended Hours Establishments
License Application Requesting to Close 1 AM Sun-Thurs and 2 AM Fri-Sat for "Taco
Bell #37200" at 230 E Capitol DR.
Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
07 MOHAMED, Adil A, Agent for "Kareema LLC", Recycling, Salvaging, or Towing
License Premises Application Requesting Dealing, Storing and/or Transporting Waste
Tires for "Eddies Auto Works" at 4425 W BURLEIGH St.
Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
08 GOMEZ VEGA, Monica, Agent for "Chispita's Store LLC", Class A Malt & Class A
Liquor and Food Dealer License Renewal Applications with Change of Shareholder for
"Jalisco's Supermarket" at 2000 W LINCOLN Av.
Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
09 WATSON, Shana C, Agent for "UNITED STATES CELLULAR OPERATING
COMPANY LLC", Secondhand Dealer's License Renewal Application with Change of
Agent for "U.S. Cellular" at 8111 W BROWN DEER Rd.
Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
12 CASTILLO, Herman, Agent for "COUNCIL FOR SPANISH SPEAKING, INC",
Nonprofit Loading Zone Permit Renewal Application with Change of Agent for "El Jardin
Apartments" at 920 W MADISON St.
Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
12 CASTILLO, Herman, Agent for "Council for the Spanish Speaking Inc", Nonprofit
Loading Zone Permit Renewal Application with Change of Agent for "LA PAZ
HOUSING CORPORATION" at 1313 S 6TH St.
Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
12 LOPEZ, Lorenzo R, Agent for "CIELITO LINDO, LLC", Class B Tavern and Food
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Dealer License Renewal Applications with Change of Hours Fri-Sat From Closing 4 AM
To 12 AM for "CIELITO LINDO" at 733-39 S 2ND St.
Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
13 HANSEN, Richard A, Agent for "SSP America, Inc.", Class B Beer and Food
Dealer License Renewal Applications with Change of Hours Mon-Sun From Open 6 AM
and Close 11 PM To Open 5 AM and Close 2 AM for "Pizzeria Piccola" at 5300 S
HOWELL Av.
Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
13 NEWKIRK, Brandon, Agent for "Howell Avenue ES Lodging Associates LLC",
Class B Tavern, Hotel/Motel, and Food Dealer License Renewal Applications with
Change of Agent for "Home 2 Suites - Milwaukee Airport" at 5880 S HOWELL Av.
Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
13 RASMUSSEN, Melissa, Agent for "Sasas Hospitality LLC", Class B Tavern, Food
Dealer, Hotel/Motel, and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Applications
with Change of Agent for "Best Western Plus Milwaukee Airport" at 5105 S Howell Av.
Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
15 ROSE, Angelia P, Agent for "Chocolate Rose Lounge LLC", Class B Tavern and
Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Applications with Change of
Entertainment Removing Pool Table for "Chocolate Rose Lounge" at 4443 W Lisbon
Av.
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
No 0
Warning Letter
CHARTIER, Ashley N, Class D Operator's License Application.
Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
HOWE, Jay, Agent for "Prime Home Improvements LLC", Home Improvement
Contractor's License Application for "Prime Home Improvements".
Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
JENSEN, Andrew P, Class D Operator's License Application.
Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
JORNS, Arielle A, Class D Operator's License Application.
Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
LONG, Samantha M, Class D Operator's License Application.
Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
MILSAP, Madison T, Class D Operator's License Application.
Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
MUELLER, Michaela R, Class D Operator's License Application.
Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
WATSON, Loren M, Class D Operator's License Application.
Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
01 GREWAL, Pritpal S, Agent for "Good Hope Metro, LLC", Extended Hours
Establishments, Filling Station, Weights & Measures, and Food Dealer License
Renewal Applications with Change of Trade Name for "BP On Teutonia" at 7222 N
Teutonia Av.
Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
07 HAMILTON, Anton L, Agent for "US OR NOTHING INVESTMENTS L.L.C.", Food
Dealer License Renewal Application for "Auer Community Foods" at 3200 N 27TH St.
Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
13 BASSAR, Mohamad, Agent for "Lebanese Grill No. 2 LLC", Food Dealer License
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Renewal Application for "Ramallah Grill" at 855 W Layton 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. DODD 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 9:21 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. 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
Tuesday, March 2, 2021 8:30 AM Virtual Meeting
Special
This is a virtual meeting. Those wishing to view the proceedings are able to do so via
the City Channel - Channel 25 on Spectrum Cable - or on the Internet at
http://city.milwaukee.gov/citychannel.
1. 200946 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee
relating to licenses.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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