LICENSES COMMITTEE

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, and Ald. Nikiya Dodd Staff Assistant, Yadira Melendez-Hagedorn, 286-2775 Fax: 286-3456, Y.Melendez-Hagedorn@milwaukee.gov Legislative Liaison, Jeffrey Osterman, 286-2262, joster@milwaukee.gov Tuesday, March 8, 2022 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall This is also 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 https://city.milwaukee.gov/cityclerk/CityChannel. Meeting convened at 9:12 am Present 4 - Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd 1. 210910 Communication relating to the distribution, operation, licensing, and regulation of certain amusement machines. Sponsors: Ald. Zamarripa Ald. Zamarripa said that we were waiting to hear the court ruling from Racine County and that she has reached out to the Department of Revenue to get more information and requested to hold the file for another cicle. Ald. Kovac moved to hold the file to the call of the chair. (Prevailed 4-0) A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Communication be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, and Dodd No 0 2. 210787 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 08 HOLMES, III, Robert E, Agent for "REHLEH LLC", Class B Tavern, Food Dealer and Public Entertainment Premises License Applications Requesting Instrumental Musicians, Disc Jockey, Jukebox, Karaoke and 1 Pool Table for "The Pressroom MKE" at 3105 W Forest Home Av. The applicant was present. Individuals also present: Ald. Zamarripa said that she is happy to support this business since the current owner City of Milwaukee Page 1 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes March 8, 2022 will be part of this business. Ald. Borkoswki 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 Dodd No 0 08 GILL, Joga S, Agent for "GILL PETROLEUM, LLC", Extended Hours Establishments, Filling Station, Food Dealer and Weights & Measures License Renewal Applications for "CITGO" at 2310 W GREENFIELD Av. (Expires 4/12/2022) The applicant was present and said that he was told that the amusements didn’t need a license and that he removed them after the police told them to do so. Individuals also present: Ald. Zamarripa said that the applicant was very cooperative removing the amusement machines and that no neighbors have contacted her so that she is happy to support the renewal. 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 Dodd No 0 08 ALSHELLEH, Osamah I, Agent for "MAX MOTORS & BODY SHOP INC.", Recycling, Salvaging, or Towing Premises License Application Requesting Non Consensual Towing for "MAX MOTORS & BODY SHOP INC." at 2310 W FOREST HOME Av. Mr. Cooney said that the applicant contacted the License Division to withdraw the application administratively. No motion was needed. 08 MCCANN, Samona, Agent for "Milwaukee Nights Pub, LLC", Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Applications for "Milwaukee Nights Pub" at 3830 W NATIONAL Av. (Expires 3/22/2022) The applicant was present and said that the person cited on the police report did not work at the tavern and that she informed the police as well. Individuals also present: Ald. Zamarripa said that she was concerned about this person not cooperating with the police but since the applicant has explained that the person did not work with her and that no neighbors have contacted her so that she supports the renewal. Ald. Dodd moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0) A motion was made by ALD. DODD that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, and Dodd No 0 02 NAVADIA, Prakash, Agent for "4728 Property Management, Inc", Class A Malt & City of Milwaukee Page 2 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes March 8, 2022 Class A Liquor License Application for "Spirits Liquor" at 5665 N 76th St. The applicant was present. Individuals also present: Arlisia McHenry said that Ald. Johnson supports this application. 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 Dodd No 0 11 SAINI, Pawan K, Agent for "ANTIQUE INDIAN DELIGHTS INC", Class B Tavern License Application - Service Bar Only for "INDIAN BAR & GRILL" at 3933 S 76TH St. Ald. Borkowski asked Mr. Cooney to report on this item. Mr. Cooney said that the address of the premises was entered correctly but the mailing addresses list came back with addresses from the north side of the city so Ald. Borkowski reached out to the applicant to explain the issue and requested to hold the application to fix the issue. Ald. Borkowski moved to hold the application to the call of the chair. (Prevailed 4-0) A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Motion be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, and Dodd No 0 12 BACHHUBER, Ross M, Agent for "RADBAT LLC", Class B Tavern License Transfer Application with Change of Location for "Odd Duck" at 939 S 2nd St. The applicant was present and said that he has been operating this type of business for about 10 years in Bay View. Individuals also present: Ald. Perez said that he has no objections. Ald. Kovac moved approval. (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 06 MARKING, Nicholas E, Agent for "PRIMETIME EVENTS LLC", Class B Fermented Malt Beverage and Public Entertainment Premises License Applications Requesting Bands, Disc Jockey, Jukebox, Karaoke, and Patrons Dancing for "The Tap Yard-Schlitz Park" at 1555 N RIVERCENTER DR. The applicant was present and said that they are trying to open a beer garden at this location and that it is a seasonal operation (six months) and that everything will be taken down during the off season. Individuals also present: Ald. Coggs said that she had an opportunity to meet with Mr. Marking and that her greatest concern is the Disc Jockey. The applicant said that the types of entertainment won’t be frequently City of Milwaukee Page 3 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes March 8, 2022 Ald. Coggs explained that she will support only Band as type of entertainment and that the applicant can apply for a temporary permits as needed. Ald. Dodd moved approval of the Class B and Public Entertainment Premises with Bands only and to hold the Disc Jockey, Jukebox, Karaoke and Patrons Dancing. (Prevailed 4-0) A motion was made by ALD. DODD that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, and Dodd No 0 06 MORSE, Clarence P., Agent for "Humboldt Gardens Gourmet LLC", Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises License Applications Requesting Instrumental Musicians, Disc Jockey and Patrons Dancing for "Humboldt Gardens Gourmet" at 2249 N HUMBOLDT Bl. The applicant was present and said that the proposal is to have a six food truck park with indoor seating with a coffee and pastries bar and adult beverages. Added that this business model is based on others around the city and that each vendor will have their own food license. Individuals also present: Ald. Coggs said that she held the meeting with the neighbors and that the majority supports the application and that she will hold the Disc Jockey request for a while just to make sure that the Public Entertainment Premises license can be handled. Ald. Kovac moved approval as amended. (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 06 MANN, Jatinder K, Agent for "Mann Family, LLC", Class A Fermented Malt Beverage and Food Dealer License Renewal Applications for "Palmer Center Foods" at 200 E Center St. (Expires 4/12/2022) Atty. Vincent Bobot appeared with the applicant. Atty. Bobot said that the employee had the weapon secured at the counter and that when the employee was asked to retrieve an item from the back of the store, he left the door unlocked and the weapon was taken. Added that no weapon on premises is stored since the incident on the police report and that his client has terminated the employee for this matter. Ald. Borkoswki moved approval with a warning letter based on the police report. (Prevailed 4-0). Ald. Borkowski moved to reconsider the application at 11:32 am due an individual testimony was not heard. Individuals in opposition: Finn Phoenix - 2662 N Palmer St. – said that she has a variety of concerns with a lot of gun violence tied to the store, lots of garbage all over the place and people loitering in the neighborhood after visiting the store. Added that she is not willing to work from home and to spend time around due the harassment to her and partner. She is worry about the police report not truly representing what the real problem is. Ald. Coggs offered to work together with Ms. Phoenix and Atty. Bobot on the issues that the neighbor brought up and asked Atty. Bobot what is the plan for the loitering. City of Milwaukee Page 4 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes March 8, 2022 Atty. Bobot said that her client is a very responsible owner and that they were not aware of loitering issues and that they are surprised about these issues being brought up today and that he recognizes that area have some challenges. Ald. Borkowski moved approval with a warning letter based on the police report and neighborhood testimony. (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 Dodd No 0 06 HALLIDAY, Susan M, Agent for "WALGREEN CO", Food Dealer License Renewal Application for "WALGREENS #12783" at 2826 N MARTIN L KING JR DR. (Expires 3/2/2022) Atty. Susan Butler appeared on behalf of the applicant and said that her understanding is that those no loitering signs have been posted. Individuals also present: Ald. Coggs said that she lives close and that she has experienced the loitering as the neighbors do and that the outside looks filthy and dirty and that a business like Walgreens should have a better management. Mr. Cooney looked at the plan of operations which says that the premises are cleaned and pressure washed daily. Ald. Coggs said that he does not believe that it is true and asked Atty. Butler to work with her office on this issue. Ald. Dodd moved approval with a warning letter. (Prevailed 4-0) A motion was made by ALD. DODD that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, and Dodd No 0 06 POLK, Henry M AND DAVIS, Milton, Partners for Secondhand Motor Vehicle Dealer's License Renewal Application for "M & W Auto" at 3852 N 24TH Pl. (Expires 3/31/2022) The applicant was not present. Ald. Borkowski moved to hold the application to the call of the chair. (Prevailed 4-0) A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Motion be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, and Dodd No 0 04 WRIGHT, Kevin S, Agent for "Third Space Brewing LLC", Class B Tavern - Wine Only License Application for "Third Space Brewing" at 1505 W St Paul Av. The applicant said that they are looking to serve wine only aside of the beer. Individuals also present: Ald. Bauman said that he has no objections. Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0) A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Motion be AMENDED. This City of Milwaukee Page 5 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes March 8, 2022 motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, and Dodd No 0 04 SINGH, Gurdev, Agent for "V K CITGO LLC", Filling Station, Food Dealer and Weights & Measures License Applications for "V K CITGO" at 1254 N 35TH St. Atty. Michael Maistelman appeared on behalf of the applicant and had no comments regarding about the item on the police report. Individuals also present: Ald. Bauman said that the committee recommended not to renew this license about two years ago based on the police and neighborhood testimony and that discussions have been going on since then. Added that he has a plan of operations that is acceptable to him and asked the committee to approve this application. Ald. Borkoswki 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 Dodd No 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. (Expires 4/14/2022) The applicant was present along with Atty. Jason Luczak who said that regarding the incident on the police report from June 13th, 2021 that there was no fight inside the club (according the report as well) and that these groups were separated down the street. Added that regarding on the incident of March 28th, 2021 said that these minors got in with fake id’s and that everyone is checked for id. Individuals also present: Ald. Coggs asked if the business has a scanner id. The applicant said that they have a scanner id and that it was used on the night of March 28th, 2021. Ald. Coggs asked if they have cameras by the door where the id’s get checked. The applicant said that she has 2 cameras right there and that the police did not request to review the surveillance video neither the scanner. Individuals in opposition: Ms. Youngers – said that she opposes based on the police report incidents and also because one person died from the injuries received during a fight that happened at the bar. Atty. Luczak asked Ms. Youngers when this incident happened. Ms. Youngers said that it happened on 2019. Mr. Erinson – 608 N Broadway said that he opposes to this license based on the police report. Individuals also present: Ald. Bauman asked to Mr. Cooney what has been the history of this business. Mr. Cooney said that it received a warning letter on 2021, a 15 day suspension on 2020, a 20 day suspension on 2019 and a 10 day suspension on 2018. Ald. Bauman said that this business and the other one next door are very good at pointing fingers at each other at renewal so he recommends a 30 day suspension based on the police report and history. Atty. Luczek asked for a warning letter instead because the other business is a larger City of Milwaukee Page 6 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes March 8, 2022 one and that his client has been cooperative with the police. Ald. Borkowski moved renewal with a 30 day suspension based on the police report, neighborhood and aldermanic testimony. (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 Dodd No 0 04 DIETRICH, Michael, Agent for "Kinn GH LL LLC", Class B Tavern, Hotel/Motel and Public Entertainment Premises License Applications Requesting Instrumental Musicians, Bands, Disc Jockey and Patrons Dancing for "Kinn MKE Guesthouse" at 600 N BROADWAY. The applicant was present. Individuals in opposition: Mr. Erinson – 608 N Broadway – said that he has no objections with the operation but has concerns regarding the speaker on the rooftop (travel sound) and the business hours. Mr. Bauman asked Mr. Erinson about the rooftop’s operation. Mr. Erinson said that he has lived there for 50 years and that they never have a problem with sound and noise until the rooftop opened. Ald. Bauman said that the music on the rooftop is a concern for many neighbors and that he wants no music at the rooftop and that it closes at midnight. The applicant said that it is an open area that can be rented for private events. Ald. Bauman said that the problem is the private events with loud music outdoors and asked to hold this application until an agreement is reached or to sort the use of it because the rooftop is a problem waiting to happen. Ms. Youngest - said that they were told that no dumpster was going to be visible The applicant said that they have created an indoor dumpster expense with a garage door to cover it. Ald. Borkowski moved to hold the application to the call of the chair. (Prevailed 4-0) A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Motion be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, and Dodd No 0 05 ROUSE, Kryctal S, Agent for "The Lunchroom LLC", Class B Tavern - Service Bar Only and Food Dealer License Applications for "The Lunchroom" at 8000 W Capitol DR. Ald. Dodd moved to hold the application to the call of the chair for first nonappearance. (Prevailed 4-0) Ald. Dodd moved to reconsider the application at 11:45 am Individuals also present: Ald. Dodd said that she does not have questions because they have met and talked about the plan which is very open and inclusive for families and she moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0) A motion was made by ALD. DODD that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, and Dodd City of Milwaukee Page 7 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes March 8, 2022 No 0 05 HALLIDAY, Susan M, Agent for "WALGREEN CO", Food Dealer License Renewal Application for "WALGREENS #04537" at 7600 W CAPITOL DR. (Expires 3/22/2022) Atty. Sara Buttler appeared on behalf of the applicant and said that she spoke to the store manager and that they have been cooperative. Individuals also present: Ald. Dodd said that she has been at this store and that they are cooperative. Ald. Dodd moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0) A motion was made by ALD. DODD that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, and Dodd No 0 05 THEISEN, John, Agent for "Brew City Pizza Inc", Extended Hours Establishments and Food Dealer License Renewal Applications for "Domino's" at 5430 N LOVERS LANE Rd. (Expires 4/15/2022) The applicant was present and said that they were cooperative with the police regarding the item on the police report. Individuals also present: Ald. Dodd verified that it is only one item on the police report and asked for an explanation of what happened. The applicant said that there was a customer waiting and that another person came and shot the customer. Added that he was told by the police that the victim was being followed up. Ald. Dodd moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0) A motion was made by ALD. DODD that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, and Dodd No 0 05 BANSAL, Bharat, Agent for "New Sentry, LLC", Food Dealer License Renewal Application for "Sentry Foods" at 9210 W Lisbon Av. (Expires 4/17/2022) The applicant was present said that the incident on April happened a week after he took over and that there is a policy about no weapons on premises but they let the patron to carry the gun while he shopped just to avoid a confrontation. Individuals also present: Ald. Dodd asked if the security officer has a firearm at the store. The applicant said that they do and that it is the same security business from 10 years ago. Ald. Dodd said that there are no other issues and that the applicant has been trying to be a good neighbor and that she has no other complaints and moved approval. (Prevail)ed 4-0 A motion was made by ALD. DODD that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, and Dodd City of Milwaukee Page 8 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes March 8, 2022 No 0 13 DARROW, Michael W, Agent for "AUTOMAX, LLC", Secondhand Motor Vehicle Dealer's License Renewal Application for "Automax LLC dba BYRIDER" at 4810 S 27TH St. (Expires 3/30/2022) The applicant was present and said that the item on the police report is very rare. Individuals also present: Ald. Spiker said that this application was scheduled because his office received a complaint about scraping metal at early hours and that he talked to the applicant about it and that he is positive that it won’t be an issue in the future so he recommended approval. Ald. Kovac moved approval. (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 07 ALHASAN, Adel, Agent for "A & Y LLC", Food Dealer License Application for "Jays Food" at 4402 W Center St. The applicant was present. Individuals in opposition: Susan Thompson – 2702 N 46th St – said that she is concerned about the young people loitering around the store and the cars that go around the neighborhood and blocking garages. Added that the amount of trash is unbelievable. The applicant said that he has been very cooperative and asked Ms. Thompson how he has not being cooperative. Ms. Thomson replied that he has not reach out to the applicant personally. Annie Young - 2707 N 40th St – said that they are selling food that they are not licensed for and the gathering of young kids skipping school and that she is afraid from something bigger to happen and that she does not see any efforts from the business to work with the neighborhood just band aids. Peter Blewett – 2750 N 45th St – said that he picks up garbage everyday and that the parking is the less of the issue but the reactions from the patrons when they are asked to move their cars from blocking garage doors is what he is the most concerned about because they are exposed to unnecessarily violence and that there is need to be a light on the back of the premises and to make sure that no students are hanging out at the store during school hours. The applicant said that he changed the business hours to 9am to 9pm and limiting the numbers of students to 5 at the time and that he is working with the school. Ald. Coggs asked about the lighting on the back. The applicant said that the landlord brought an electrician and that a light will be hooked up. Coree Coppinger - 2700 N 45th St – brought to the attention that we were speaking to two different persons. Atty. McNally asked for a clarification of the situation. The interpreter said that he has been interpreting with the microphone off and that his name is Ahmad Issa and turned the camera on as a petition from Atty. McNally Ms. Coppinger said that we have a book from her complaints and that it is a very complicated corner needs which needs a lot of attention and that she has been working with the police, Ald. Rainey and the applicant and that she realizes that the cruisers and the location are also the issue. Added that she believes in collaboration City of Milwaukee Page 9 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes March 8, 2022 and that they have had different owners making promises that they cannot keep but Adel has put up signs for no weapons allowed and Aman has been asking cars to move from garage doors and that she is asking to the applicant to keep up with the security plan and the collaboration with the business and neighbors and to clean up the premises. Added that it is a work in progress. The applicant asked to Ms. Coppinger how it has been since they took over the ownership. Ms. Coppinger said that it has improved and that she hopes to see it getting better along the year. Individuals also present: Ald. Coggs asked for a clarification of the application. Mr. Cooney explained that this premises address were scheduled before with a different legal entity but the application got denied upon second nonappearance. Ald. Rainey said that he wants to be thoughtful and to sit down with neighbors and the applicant to set up a plan of standards that works for both and requested to hold the application to the call of the chair. Ald. Borkowski moved to hold the application to the call of the chair. (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 Dodd No 0 License Committee recess for lunch at 12:32 pm Reconvened: 1:08 pm 210787 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Cleland, Jack H Class D Operator’s License Application The applicant was present who said that the police report is accurate. Individuals also present: Ald. Kovac moved approval. (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 Lopez, Janet E Class D Operator’s License Renewal Application Ald. Kovac moved to hold the application to the call of the chair after Mr. Cooney explained that this application was denied upon a second nonappearance and was brought back to committee after appealing. (Prevailed 3-1) A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Motion be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Kovac, Borkowski, and Dodd City of Milwaukee Page 10 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes March 8, 2022 No 1- Coggs Washington-Boyd, Joshua L Class D Operator’s License Application The applicant was not present. Individuals also present: Ald. Borkowski moved to hold the application to the call of the chair for first nonappearance. (Prevailed. 4-0) A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Motion be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, and Dodd No 0 03 HAWTHORNE, Arielle M, Agent for "Plantivore LLC", Class B Fermented Malt Beverage, Class C Wine and Food Dealer License Applications for "Twisted Plants" at 1233 E Brady St. Ald. Kovac moved to hold the application to the call of the chair as applicant was having technical difficulties. (Prevailed 4-0) No neighbors present. RECESS: 1:15 P.M. RECONVENE: 1:22 P.M. The application was reconsidered by Ald. Kovac. (Prevailed 4-0) The applicant said that she is opening a plant based restaurant and wants to serve alcohol in there. Individuals also present: Ald. Kovac said that the applicant has met with the Brady St. Association and that they support the application. Ald. Kovac moved approval. (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 10 BENISH, JR, Richard L, Agent for "R.L. Benish LTD", Recycling, Salvaging, or Towing Premises License Application Requesting Dealing, Storing and/or Transporting Junk/Valuable Metal and Waste Tires for "Rich's Car Care Center" at 5801 W BLUE MOUND Rd. The applicant was present. Individuals also present: Ald. Michael Murphy at the table - said that he talk to the neighbors and to the applicant and that he would like the property to be better maintained as regards the overgrown grass and weeds and the broken fence. Added that he recommended the applicant that he can access the city's storefront facade grant program and that he is not opposed, but wants the appearance of the property improved. The applicant agreed to do so. 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: City of Milwaukee Page 11 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes March 8, 2022 Aye 4- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, and Dodd No 0 10 FONSECA, Jesse, Agent for "CALIENTE LATIN KITCHEN & RUM BAR, LLC", Class B Tavern, Food Dealer and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Applications Adding Disc Jockey, Poetry Readings, Dancing by Performers, Patrons Dancing, Comedy Acts and 1 Amusement Machine for "Caliente Latin Kitchen & Rum Bar" at 5108 W BLUE MOUND Rd. (Expires 3/18/2022) The applicant was present with Atty. Michael Maistelman. Individuals in opposition: Robert Bach - 5128 W. Bluemound Rd. Unit 401- said that it is a nuisance property and that the applicant didn't fulfill his promises as regards to noise, lawless behavior and waste management. He said that he has tried to express his complaints to MPD, but gave up after long hold periods. Added that there is excessively large sound music with large bass and that he can hear the bass beat after midnight on weeknights. He said that there is also excessive motorcycle noise and the dumpster is often left open, which is a rat attractant. Added that he would like a penalty or non-renewal and that he wants assurance that there will be compliance on the promises made last year. Leslie Quade - 5128 W. Bluemound Rd. - said that the noise complaints occur after 10 pm and that she called MPD this past weekend at Added that she has contacted both MPD and Caliente about the noise and once, an employee, when asked to turn the noise down responded, "Why would I want to do that?" The noise is audible in every room of her home, even with closed windows. Gail Shah - 5128 W. Bluemound Rd. Unit 301 - said that she agrees with her neighbors and that on Feb. 26th there was a large RV parked on the street blaring loud music, drinking, smoking, swearing and yelling in Spanish and that they took off once they heard a siren coming and then sped through a red light. She said that she is afraid this is becoming an after-hours neighborhood hangout. Gretchen Schuldt - 5128 W. Bluemound Rd - said that they have been a horrid neighbor as she has spoken with the applicant twice, who suggested it was personal. Also said that the noise is consistent on Friday and Saturday and animals digging in the dumpster. She said that she sees people at the restaurant at 4 and 5am who appear to be customers. Added that the fire pit installed last summer has resulted in drinking and increasing noise throughout the night. Dave Umhoefer - 5128 W. Bluemound Rd, Unit 402 - spouse of Ms. Schuldt - said that there are events at the bar that are even louder than the music; it penetrates their windows and all rooms at his condo. Added that the applicant has not been cooperative and that the outdoor patio is used for after-hours party. Individuals also present: Ald. Muprhy said that forthe record, he has shared all the complaints from the neighbors with the applicant and that based on the neighborhood testimony he recommends a 30 day suspension with the clear message that the applicant must keep his promises and to cooperate with neighbors and that he would not support the additional requests for entertainment from the applicant. Atty. Michael Maistelman - said that they they will close at 10om on weeknights, no live bands and that they will hire a sound technician to address the noise, including the bass sound, as well as set up monthly meetings with the neighbors and that the applicant will provide his personal contact information. Added that they will also hire a new garbage contractor prior to the Council meeting. Mr. Fonseca said that his establishment is primarily a restaurant and that it is hard running a business now, particularly if he has a 30-day suspension. He said that he was not aware about any of these complaints except for the ones from Ms. Gretchen City of Milwaukee Page 12 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes March 8, 2022 and Ald. Murphy and that no one is allowed on the patio after 11pm after there was a problem with employees on the patio, but he dealt with it (suspended an employee). Ald. Kovac requested a clarification for the current types of entertainment. Mr. Cooney said that the license includes a jukebox and 2 amusement machines. The applicant said that the establishment currently has no performers and he would like to add salsa dancing as his wife is a salsa dancer, as well as dancing by customers and that he is getting speakers with no bass sound to reduce the sound and no longer will allow anyone under the age of 25. Ald. Murphy said that the mayor complaints from the neighbors are the noise outside, the loud music and the unresponsiveness from the owner and that the neighbors don't trust the owner to keep his word. Mr. Bach said that the promises the applicant made a year ago have not been fulfilled so he does not trust with more promises. Ms. Gretchen said that if the applicant have replaced the speakers as he said he did, it is not working and that what he is requesting today, it is already happening according to the business Facebook page and that she no longer trust him. Ald. Coggs said that Atty. Maistelman mentioned few things that the applicant is doing now and she asked to Mr. Cooney if those are part of the record. Mr. Cooney said that they are not. Atty. Maistelman said that the plan is closing at 10 pm Sunday - Thursday, to hire a sound technician to reduce the sound emanating from the building, to have monthly neighborhood meetings to address any concerns Ald. Kovac moved to amend the application to reflect the changes stated by Atty. Maistelman. Ald. Kovac said that based on the police report, neighborhood, applicant and aldermanic testimony moved renewal with a 30-day suspension and to hold the request for Adding Disc Jockey, Poetry Readings, Dancing by Performers, Patrons Dancing, Comedy Acts and 1 Amusement Machine. (Prevailed 3-1) A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Kovac, Borkowski, and Dodd No 1- Coggs 14 ALI, Barkat, Agent for "National 2 Oil LLC", Filling Station, Food Dealer and Weights & Measures License Renewal Applications for "Mobil" at 3870 S Howell Av. (Expires 4/6/2022) The business partner was present. Individuals also present: Ald. Borkowski moved to the hold the application to the call of the chair because the agent nor attorney is present. (Prevailed 4-0) The applicant is now present. Ald. Kovac moved to reconsider the application at 3:06pm. There were no objections. The applicant said that the employee was terminated regarding the item on the police report. Individuals also present: Ald. Dimitrijevic asked if the person named on the police report has been fired. The applicant answered yes. Ald. Dimitrijevic said that she has no issues. 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: City of Milwaukee Page 13 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes March 8, 2022 Aye 4- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, and Dodd No 0 14 MCALOON, Thomas J, Agent for "Dollar Tree Stores Inc", Food Dealer License Renewal Application for "Dollar Tree # 4823" at 3555 S Howell Av. (Expires 3/22/2022) Atty. Josh Gimbel appeared on behalf of the applicant. Individuals also present: Ald. Dimitrijevic - said that there were a couple shopping cart issues, but the larger issue is the constant staff turnover that has resulted in no person to contact regarding problems at this location. Added that there is also trash at this site and that she would like to have pro-active emptying of the trash bins and keeping the site clean. Atty. Gimbel said that Star Mackie (Regional Director) or Atty. Gimbel can be contacted for any issue and that signs have been posted about the shopping carts and that the garbage issues have been resolved. Ald. Dimitrijevic asked Atty. Gimbel asked to relay the message that the store must do better with cleaning up the premises. 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 Dodd No 0 14 RODRIGUEZ, Manuel G Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Applications Adding Bands for "REYNA'S BAR" at 2566 S 6TH St. (Expires 3/22/2022) Atty. Ronnie Vargas appeared on behalf of the applicant and said that the patron was using profanity at one point and that no violence was used as he was removed from the bar. Individuals in support: Daniel Rouse - 2560 S. 26th St. - lives right next door to the bar said that he doesn't hear any noise and that the business cleans up the area, as well as for the establishment across the street. Individuals also present: Ald. Dimitrijevic asked the neighbor if he knew that the applicant is requesting to add Bands as type of entertainment. Atty. Vargas said that the applicant is not requesting to add Bands. Ald. Dodd moved to amend the application to remove the request for Bands. There were no objections. Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic said that she has no objections. 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 Dodd No 0 14 AHMED, Aziz, Agent for "AA Petromart LLC", Extended Hours Establishments, Filling Station, Food Dealer and Weights & Measures License Renewal Applications for "AA" at 1227 W Oklahoma Av. (Expires 3/5/2022) City of Milwaukee Page 14 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes March 8, 2022 Atty. Vince Bobot appeared with the applicant and said that he wanted to start with the incident from January 7th of 2021 which happened at the gas station however that the person (victim) was in a party and not feeling well and that it was reported immediately to the police. On the panhandling issue said that he is working with the owner and working with the alderwoman and neighbors to run a responsible business. Individuals also present: Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic - said that she appreciates the responses to the incidents on the police report and that she has issues at this time. 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 Dodd No 0 14 TRIMMEL, Rita A, Agent for "Speedway LLC", Filling Station, Food Dealer and Weights & Measures License Renewal Applications for "Speedway #4025" at 369 E Oklahoma Av. (Expires 4/12/2022) The applicant was not present. Ald. Dodd moved to hold the application to the call of the chair. (Prevailed 4-0) A motion was made by ALD. DODD that this Motion be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, and Dodd No 0 14 HALLIDAY, Susan M, Agent for "WALGREEN CO", Food Dealer and Weights & Measures License Renewal Applications for "WALGREENS #3509" at 620 W OKLAHOMA Av. (Expires 3/23/2022) Atty. Sara Butler appeared on behalf of the applicant and said that she has spoken with the store manager and that there are a handful of individuals who return to the store and there is a third party security and security cameras at the location. Individuals also present: Ald. Coggs asked why there has been no action taken to decrease the number of shoplifting calls, such as restraining orders against known individuals. Atty. Buttler said that she is not aware of that and that there is no on site security at this location. Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic said that she was alarmed at the police report and that she believes this location should be declared a nuisance and that she fears for their customers and employees. Added that she needs a written plan for on-site security. MPD will follow up about declaring this location a nuisance. Ald. Dodd moved to hold the application to the call of the chair. (Prevailed 4-0) A motion was made by ALD. DODD that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, and Dodd No 0 14 KAUFMANN, Kelsey E, Agent for "Cactus Patch LLC", Class B Tavern, Sidewalk Dining, Public Entertainment Premises and Center for Visual and Performing Arts City of Milwaukee Page 15 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes March 8, 2022 License Renewal Applications for "Cactus Club" at 2496 S WENTWORTH Av. (Expired 2/11/2022) The applicant was present and said that she was on-site for all of the incident and the cooperated to the best of her abilities. No neighbors present to testify. Individuals also present: Ald. Dimitrijevic - said that at the neighborhood meeting with 26 attendees, almost 88% of those present supported renewal. Added that there were 3-4 neighbors complaining about noise and that the licensee has plans to address the noise complaints and that those neighbors in opposition were given the licensee's contact information. Added that the licensee has been very inclusive and responsive to neighbor complaints and that she has no issue with renewal. 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 Dodd No 0 15 KEY, Dominic S, Agent for "Key & Wigley LLC", Food Dealer License Renewal Application for "The Key Spot on 35th" at 3432 W Lisbon Av. (Expires 3/28/2022) The applicant was present and said that his ex-partner wasn't holding up his end of the bargain. Individuals also present: Mr. Cooney confirmed that the license division record was never updated to reflect the removal of the partner and that the application can be amended at the table. Individuals also present: Dameon Ellzey - aide to Ald. Stamper - agreed on the motion and said that he has no objections with the amendment made. Ald. Kovac moved to remove the other partner, as stipulated by Mr. Key. (Prevailed 4-0) Ald. Dodd moved approval as amended. (Prevailed 4-0) A motion was made by ALD. DODD that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, and Dodd No 0 15 GHAFFAR, Farhan S, Agent for "Alhamd Inc", Extended Hours Establishments, Filling Station, Food Dealer and Weights & Measures License Applications requesting to be open 24 hours per day from Labor Day through Memorial Day for "786 Petro Mart" at 2905 W Fond du Lac Av. Atty. Vince Bobot appeared with the applicant. Atty. Boboit said that his client was convicted and accepted responsibility for his actions regarding the item on the police report. Individuals also present: Dameon Ellzey - said that the alderman has no objections as long as the hours as what they agreed with previously is going on. Atty. Bobot said that the 24 hour license agreement is listed on the application. Ald. Kovac moved approval as clarified. (Prevailed 4-0) City of Milwaukee Page 16 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes March 8, 2022 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 15 PEHOWSKI, Jason W, Agent for "ALWAYS TOWING & RECOVERY, INC", Recycling, Salvaging, or Towing Premises and Secondhand Motor Vehicle License Renewal Applications for "ALWAYS TOWING & RECOVERY" at 1511 N 31ST St. (Expires 3/31/2022) Attys. Emil Obviagele and Michael Maistelman appeared with the applicant. The applicant explained that they had two locations before this license was implemented and that they were asked to select one as the main yard and the other one as the additional per Ald. Kovac's request. Individuals in Opposition: Jean Bikomeye - 305 N 95th St. - said that his car was towed and that he was charged $348.15 which he believes was an over-charge and the tow was done very quickly and that there is a discrepancy on the tow report about the time that the car was towed. Ald. Kovac if someone has reached out to him to explain the over charge. Mr. Bikomeye said that no one has reached out to him with the explanation that he requested regarding the overcharge and the time discrepancy. Atty. Obviagele noted that Mr. Bikomeye had gone to an establishment across the street, and that he spent more than the 60 minutes permitted and that special equipment was used to tow the car per the exhibits (photos) used. Ald. Kovac noted that 3 out of every 4 tows is a "special tow" and that the customer is charged double and that no specific explanation was given for the use of that special equipment. Added that this "special tow" is permitted through state law but thinks it is an abuse. Atty. Obviagele noted that only 69.5% of tows are "special tows". Atty. Maistelman said that the 69.5% of special tows is for all the towing licenses in the city not only from his client. Ald. Kovac said that it might be a way to look up at these numbers and to make a communication file with this data to see if it needs a red flag. Atty. Maistelman and Atty. Obviagele waived their closing. Ald. Borkowski moved approval with a warning letter. Mike Tarantino - 8219 W Carmen Ave. - said that he filed a complaint with the License Division and that he has formed a company that represents the consumer side of the towing process with the idea to educate the public. Atty. Maistelman said that they do not have the letter on the file that Mr. Tarantino is talking about. Mr. Cooney said that the redacted letter is included on the file with links from YouTube. Atty. Maistelman agreed that he has the documents on the file. Mr. Tarantino continued per Ald. Kovac's request said that the company was violating provisions of the State Code as it concerned Terrence Smith as a subcontractor. He said that he felt his vehicle was being held hostage if he didn't sign a statement holding the company not liable for any vehicle damages. He said that he requests the revocation of the license and that he also has video of a wheel skate that wasn't even under the wheel despite being a "special tow" and if excess equipment was used just to charge more. Atty. Obviagele objected to the testimony of Mr. Tarantino. Atty. Maistelman was sworn in and provided testimony that Mr. Tarantino had requested additional money after paying out a settlement offered to him after working City of Milwaukee Page 17 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes March 8, 2022 with Always Towing & Recovering. Mr. Pehowski said the car is released once payment is made and it's not "held hostage", although Mr. Bikomeye and Mr. Tarantino disagree. Added that It is a standard practice to have individuals sign a waiver, but they don't hold a vehicle until it is signed. Mr. Bikomeye said he was told he had to sign a piece of paper before he would get his car. The invoice has the legal language reference holding harmless All Towing and, if not, signed, they are solely given a receipt for payment. The customer has to look at his/her car prior to signing the invoice. Mr. Pehowski said individuals can cross off the legal language if they do not agree with and sign or not sign the invoice and their car is released. Ald. Coggs moved to make the picture part of the permanent record. There were no objections. Mr. Keith Grady gave his testimony who stated he used his personal phone to take this picture. Ald. Kovac believes that the company's use of flat bed trucks has resulted in the company's always having to do "special tows" and charge double. Peter Knox - city tow lot - he can't say a simple "yes" or "no" for the use of a flat-bed truck and the state statute has a great deal of subjectivity. Ald. Coggs asked the City Attorney for a formal legal opinion on tow companies having primarily flat bed trucks and using that as the reason to charge for "special towing". Ald. Borkowski moved renewal with a warning letter. (Prevailed 4-0) Ald. Kovac that he wanted to make sure that next year he won't take an empty flat bed and charging special tow fees. 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 Dodd No 0 15 PEHOWSKI, Jason W, Agent for "Always Towing & Recovery, Inc", Recycling, Salvaging or Towing Premise-Additional Yard License Renewal Application for "Always Towing & Recovery" at 3700 W Wells St. (Expires 3/31/2022) 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 Dodd No 0 AGENDA ONLY 03 GODFREY, Rebecca E, Agent for "PROSPECTOR PARTNERSHIP LLC", Class B Tavern, Food Dealer, Public Entertainment Premises, and Sidewalk Dining License Renewal Applications with Transfer of Stock for "VINTAGE" at 2203 N PROSPECT Av. 03 PANAGIOTOPOULOS, Heidi A, Agent for "GPJ OF MILWAUKEE, INC", Class B Tavern, Extended Hours Establishments, and Food Dealer License Renewal Applications Adding Shareholder for "MA FISCHER'S" at 2214 N FARWELL Av. 03 SAZAMA-SCHNECK, Stephanie L, Agent for "Saz's Catering Inc", Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Applications with Transfer of Stock for "Jan Serr Studio" at 2155 N Prospect Av. 04 HARRIS, Kenneth D, Agent for "MILWAUKEE COUNTY WAR MEMORIAL, INC", Parking Lot Renewal Application with Change of Agent for "MARCUS CENTER" at 130 City of Milwaukee Page 18 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes March 8, 2022 E STATE St. 04 SUSKEY, William D, Agent for "Colectivo Coffee Roasters Inc", Class B Fermented Malt Beverage, Public Entertainment Premises, and Food Dealer License Renewal Applications with Change of Agent and Transfer of Stock for "Colectivo Coffee Roasters Inc" at 1701 N LINCOLN MEMORIAL DR. 12 JIMENEZ, Katherine M, Agent for "J & J Auto Repair & Sales, LLC", Secondhand Motor Vehicle Dealer's License Renewal Application with Reorganization of Legal Entity for "J & J Auto Repair" at 1122 W Becher St. 12 SAZAMA-SCHNECK, Stephanie L, Agent for "Saz's Catering, Inc.", Class B Tavern and Food Dealer License Renewal Applications with Transfer of Stock for "Saz's Hospitality Group" at 201 W Walker St. 12 SAZAMA-SCHNECK, Stephanie L, Agent for "Saz's Catering Inc", Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Applications with Transfer of Stock for "South Second: A Saz's Hospitality Group Property" at 838 S 2nd St. 13 SZINTE, Peter G, Agent for "G P S MOTORS, INC", Secondhand Motor Vehicle Dealer's License Renewal Application with Change of Agent for "G P S MOTORS" at 1935 W MORGAN Av. 14 MCCLONE-CARRIERE, Michelle M, Agent for "Lion's Tooth, LLC", Class B Fermented Malt Beverage, Class C Wine, and Food Dealer License Renewal Applications with Change of Hours From Opening Sat & Sun at 10 AM, Mon-Fri at 11 AM, Closing Sun at 7 PM and Mon-Sat at 8 PM To Opening at 9 AM, Closing at 11 PM, Sun-Sat for "Lion's Tooth" at 2421 S KINNICKINNIC Av. Ald. Dodd moved approval. There were no objections. (Prevailed 4-0) A motion was made by ALD. DODD that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, and Dodd No 0 Warning Letter Carda, Breeana R, Class D Operator’s License Application Garcia, Zachary N, Class D Operator’s License Application Steele, Olivia K, Class D Operator’s License Application 01 ALI, Zohra, Agent for "STAR 27 CORPORATION", Class A Malt, Extended Hours Establishments, and Food Dealer License Renewal Applications for "ONE STOP PANTRY" at 3927 W VILLARD Av. 02 KAMAL, Surjan S, Agent for "CAPITOL LIQUOR & BEER, INC", Class A Malt & Class A Liquor License Renewal Application for "CAPITOL LIQUOR & BEER" at 7308 W CAPITOL DR. 04 WALIA, Harjeet S, Agent for "Dreamland Petroleum Company", Extended Hours Establishments, Filling Station, Food Dealer, and Weights & Measures License Renewal Applications for "Pantry 41" at 405 N 27th St. Ald. Kovac moved approval. There were no objections. (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 Ald. Kovac moved approval of the file #210787 as amended. (Prevailed 4-0) City of Milwaukee Page 19 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes March 8, 2022 A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Motion be RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, and Dodd No 0 Meeting adjourned at 5:11 pm Joanna Polanco/Linda Elmer Staff Assistant This meeting can be viewed in its entirety through the City's Legislative Research Center at http://milwaukee.legistar.com/calendar. City of Milwaukee Page 20