LICENSES COMMITTEE
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · March 23, 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 23, 2021 8:45 AM Room 301-B, City Hall
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 8:53 AM
Present 5 - Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd, Lewis
1. 201208 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee
relating to licenses.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
04 DE TORRE, Emilio J, Agent for "MILWAUKEE TURNERS, INC", Class B Beer
and Public Entertainment License Applications Requesting Instrumental Musicians,
Disc Jockey, Karaoke, Poetry Readings, and Patron Contests for "MILWAUKEE
TURNERS" at 1034 N VEL R PHILLIPS Av.
Individual also present:
Tammy Bockhorst - 4th District Legislative Assistant stated Ald. Bauman has no
objections.
Ald. Lewis moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0-1, Ald. Kovac abstaining)
A motion was made by ALD. LEWIS that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Coggs, Borkowski, Dodd and Lewis
No 0
Abstain 1- Kovac
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FIX, John N, Agent for "A1 Fixer LLC", Recycling, Salvaging or Towing Vehicle
License Application Requesting Collecting/Delivering Salvaged Motor Vehicle Parts,
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Junk and Valuable Metal, and Transporting Waste Tires for "A1 Fixer LLC" at 400 S
Silver Lake St.
Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
RIVERA, JR, Jorge, Agent for "RF Towing & Recovery, LLC", Recycling, Salvaging or
Towing Vehicle License Application Requesting Collecting/Delivering Salvaged Motor
Vehicle Parts, Junk and Valuable Metal, and Transporting Waste Tires for "RF Towing
& Recovery" at 512 Linden St.
Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
01 ROBERTS, Shalanda R, Agent for "S&G Junking & Towing LLC", Recycling,
Salvaging or Towing Vehicle License Renewal Application Adding Non-Consensual
Towing for "S&G Junking & Towing" at 4343 N 15th St.
Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
01 ROBY, Tiphannie M, Agent for "II Life Bar LLC", Class B Tavern and Public
Entertainment Premises License Renewal Applications Adding 1 Jukebox for "II Life
Bar" at 5334 W Hampton Av.
Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
02 BARAJAS, Mizraim I, Agent for "Uptop Motoring, LLC", Secondhand Motor Vehicle
Dealer's License Transfer Application with Change of Location for "Uptop Motoring" at
9921 W Carmen Av.
Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
02 MORGERA, Katrina, Agent for "Mitra Midwest Operations LLC", Extended Hours
Establishments and Food Dealer License Renewal Applications with Change of Agent
for "Kentucky Fried Chicken" at 4400 N 60th St.
Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
03 ABUAWAD, Wazeen S, Agent for "WAZINI AUTO SALES LLC", Secondhand
Motor Vehicle Dealer's – Wholesale Only License Application for "Wazini Auto Sales
LLC" at 2100 E LOCUST St.
Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
03 CERVERO, Kaelyn M, Agent for "Za Man, LLC", Class B Tavern and Food Dealer
License Transfer Applications with Change of Agent for "Pizza Man" at 2595-97 N
Downer Av.
Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
03 KASHOU, Salem J, Agent for "Erth Wellness, LLC", Sidewalk Dining Facility,
Alcohol and Food Permanent Extension of Premise Applications Adding Patio to the
Northside for "Kind Oasis" at 2169 N FARWELL Av.
Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
03 SORIANO, Karlos J, Agent for "Sorivilla Inc", Class B Tavern and Food Dealer
License Renewal Applications and Public Entertainment Premises License Application
Requesting Instrumental Musicians and Disc Jockey for "Kompali" at 1205 E Brady St.
Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
04 CERVERO, Kaelyn M, Agent for "Bull & A Boy LLC", Class B Tavern License,
Public Entertainment Premises, and Food Dealer License Transfer Applications with
Change of Agent for "Glass + Griddle" at 1130 N 9TH St.
Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
04 RICHARD, Ryan J, Agent for "PTG Live Events LLC", Class B Tavern and Public
Entertainment Premises License Transfer Applications with Change of Agent for "The
Riverside" at 116 W Wisconsin Av.
Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
05 DARROW, Michael W, Agent for "Russ Darrow Colonial, Inc.", Secondhand Motor
Vehicle Dealer's License Renewal Application with Transfer of Stock for "Russ Darrow"
at 10851 W Metro Auto Mall.
Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
08 ANGELES RAMOS, Victor M, Agent for "TAQUERIA MILAGROS LLC", Class B
Tavern and Food Dealer License Applications with Change of Hours From Sun-Sat
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Close 11 PM To Close 2 AM Sun, 11:59 PM Mon-Thurs, and 2:30 AM Fri-Sat for "El
Patio Pub and Grill" at 2501 W GREENFIELD Av.
Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
10 DUNHAM, Julie B, Agent for "Dunham Enterprises Inc", Secondhand Motor
Vehicle Dealer's License Renewal Application with Transfer of Stock for "Dunham
Tranmissions" at 5101 W NORTH Av.
Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
11 DARGIS, Ann, Agent for "OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE CONGREGATION",
Class B Beer License Renewal Application with Change of Hours From Closed Sat-Sun
To Open Sat-Sun 9 AM and Close 8 PM for "OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE
CONGREGATION" at 3222 S 29TH St.
Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
11 BUSTOS, Javier, Agent for "OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE CONGREGATION",
Food Dealer License Renewal Application with Change of Hours From Open Sun 12
PM, Wed 9 AM, and Fri 5 PM and Close Sun 4 PM and Wed 12:30 PM To Open 9 AM
Sun-Sat, 8 AM, and 2:30 PM Fri and Close 8 PM Sun-Sat, and 2 PM Wed for "OUR
LADY QUEEN OF PEACE CONGREGATION" at 3222 S 29TH St.
Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
12 ORTIZ, Johanna, Agent for "Johanna's Cakes & Desserts LLC", Sidewalk Dining
Facility, Alcohol and Food Permanent Extension of Premise Applications Adding
Sidewalk Cafe for "Johanna's Cakes & Desserts" at 1239 S 11th St.
Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
12 RANA, Muhammad A, Agent for "ALINA PETROLEUM LLC", Public Entertainment
Premises License Application Requesting 3 Amusement Machines for "ALINA
PETROLEUM" at 1801 W GREENFIELD Av.
Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
13 PETERS, Danielle H, Agent for "Walgreen Co", Class A Malt & Class A Liquor
License Transfer Application with Change of Agent for "Walgreens #2911" at 6292 S
27th St.
Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
15 MCDANIEL, Lashanda M, Agent for "33rd Center St Auto Sales, LLC",
Secondhand Motor Vehicle Dealer's License Application for "33rd Center St Auto
Sales" at 3302 W Center St.
Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
15 SHADER, Judd K, Agent for "Leeds West Wisconsin LLC", Recycling, Salvaging,
or Towing Premises License Renewal Application Removing Stockholder for "Midas
#77630" at 3706 W WISCONSIN 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
Warning Letter
ELLIS, Andrew C, Class D Operator's License Application.
Ald. Dodd moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
JAHNKE, James Home Improvement Contractor's License Renewal Application for
"James Jahnke".
Ald. Dodd moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
LEE, Nicholas A, Class D Operator's License Application.
Ald. Dodd moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
MUELLER, Michael J Home Improvement Contractor's License Application for "ELITE
OPTIONS CONTRACTING".
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Ald. Dodd moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
PALY, Stephen I, Class D Operator's License Application.
Ald. Dodd moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
PEIRICK, Adam J, Class D Operator's License Application.
Ald. Dodd moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
SOSEMAN, Jeremy L, Class D Operator's License Application.
Ald. Dodd moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
04 SMITH-JAMES, Patsy, Agent for "Higbee's MKE LLC", Class B Tavern, Public
Entertainment Premises, and Food Dealer License Renewal Applications for "District
IV" at 628 N Water St.
Ald. Dodd moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
10 SILBER, Stephen T, Agent for "RWS CORPORATION", Class B Tavern, Public
Entertainment Premises, and Food Dealer License Renewal Applications for
"MORTIMERS PUB" at 7023 W ADLER St.
Ald. Dodd moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
13 RASMUSSEN, Melissa, Agent for "SSS Milwaukee LLC", Class B Tavern, Food
Dealer (2 Applications), Extended Hours Establishments, Public Entertainment
Premises, Hotel/Motel, and Parking Lot or Place License Renewal Applications for
"Four Points/Cork N Cleaver" at 5311 S HOWELL Av.
Ald. Dodd moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
13 TRIMMEL, Rita A, Agent for "Speedway LLC", Extended Hours Establishments,
Weights & Measures, Filling Station, and Food Dealer License Renewal Applications
for "Speedway #4485" at 1300 W College Av.
Ald. Dodd moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
14 RODRIGUEZ, Manuel G Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises
License Renewal Applications for "REYNA'S BAR" at 2566 S 6TH St.
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
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 8:58 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 23, 2021 8:45 AM Room 301-B, City Hall
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. 201208 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee
relating to licenses.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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