LICENSES COMMITTEE

City Hall City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street Milwaukee, WI 53202 Meeting Minutes LICENSES COMMITTEE ALD. MILELE A. COGGS, CHAIR Ald. Mark A. Borkowski, VICE-CHAIR Ald. Nikiya Dodd, Ald. Scott P. Spiker, and Ald. Jose Perez Staff Assistant, Yadira Melendez, 414-286-2775 Fax: 414-286-3456, Y.Melendez-Hagedorn@milwaukee.gov Legislative Liaison, Jeffrey Osterman, 414-286-2262, joster@milwaukee.gov Wednesday, November 9, 2022 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall The meeting was called to order at 9:18 am 1. 221031 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 11 PATEL, Dixitkumar C, Agent for "SHIV 3935, LLC", Class A Malt & Class A Liquor, Food Dealer and Weights & Measures License Applications for "Martha's Vineyard" at 3928 S 76TH St. The applicant was present who said that this would be his third store with 10 years of experience. Individuals also present: Ald. Borkowski said that he is very confident with this business and moved approval. There were no objections. (Prevailed 3-0) A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3 - Coggs, Borkowski, and Spiker Aye 3- Coggs, Borkowski, and Spiker No 1 - Perez No 1- Perez Excused 1 - Dodd Excused 1- Dodd 05 PATEL, Alpesh N, Agent for "Lovers Lane Road, LLC", Hotel/Motel License Renewal Application for "Hampton Inn" at 5601 N LOVERS LANE. (Expired 9/21/2021) The applicant was not present. Individuals also present: City of Milwaukee Page 1 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes November 9, 2022 Mr. Cooney said that it is the third non-appearance. Ald. Borkowski said that if they haven’t shown up it is because they are not interested. Ald. Coggs asked Mr. Cooney if this hotel is open with the license expired. Mr. Cooney said that he does not know but they can ask LIU to check it out. Ald. Spiker moved to hold the application to the call of the chair. There were no objections. (Prevailed 3-0) A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Coggs, Borkowski, and Spiker No 0 Excused 2- Dodd, and Perez 14 SANCHEZ, Francisco, Agent for "SISU CAFE, LLC", Class B Tavern License Application for "SISU CAFE" at 2121 S KINNICKINNIC Av #8. The applicant was present with technical difficulties. Ald. Borkowski moved to hold the application to the call of the chair. Ald. Perez moved to reconsider the application at 9:48 am The applicant was present now. Individuals also present: Ald. Dimitrijevic said that it is a new business in the commercial corridor looking forward to serve lunch and dinner. She also said that the community and her office supports this business. Ald. Borkowski moved approval. There were no objections. (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, Borkowski, Spiker, and Perez No 0 Excused 1- Dodd 14 EIDEN, Meghann M, Agent for "TARGET CORPORATION", Class A Malt & Class A Liquor License Application for "TARGET STORE T-0223" at 2950 S CHASE Av. The applicant was present along with Atty. Brian Randall. Individuals also present: Ald. Dimitrijevic said that it is a brand new liquor request and that she is very pleased with the mayor renovation that has taken place but, that she will object to this application due saturation in the area and per the constituents request. Atty. Randall said that it is a matter of convenience and customer service and that people ask for liquor when they are shopping. He pointed out that the concentration map does not have many blue and red dots which suggest that there is no concentration in the area. He added that the staff will be trained on how to ID people, the liability and that sales point transactions will be at the front of the store. Atty. Randall also mentioned that the CPTED report was all positive. Ald. Spiker asked Atty. Farris regarding the concentration map, what the committee is allowed to look at besides the half-mile radius. Ald. Coggs asked if there is a reason to sell the full liquor instead of beer and wine like he mentioned previously. Atty. Randall said that they want to sell hard liquor as well but that in order to sell wine, they need to apply for the full license. City of Milwaukee Page 2 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes November 9, 2022 Ald. Spiker asked Mr. Cooney if they can have a restriction on the license to sell wine only. Mr. Cooney said that they can. Atty. Randall requested to hold the application to continue the conversation with Ald. Dimitrijevic. Ald. Spiker moved denial based on concentration and aldermanic testimony. (Prevailed 3-0-1) Ald. Perez joined the meeting at 9:30 am. A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Coggs, Borkowski, and Spiker No 0 Excused 1- Dodd Abstain 1- Perez 01 DHAWAN, Ish, Agent for "Silver Spring BP, LLC", Filling Station, Food Dealer and Weights & Measures License Applications with Hours of Operation 5AM - 10PM, Sun - Sat for "BP Gas Station" at 3606 W SILVER SPRING DR. The applicant was present along with Atty. Michael Maistelman and said that former Ald. Hamilton supported this application and that BOZA has approved this application as well. Individuals also present: Ald. Spiker asked if we have any documentation from BOZA to support what Atty. Maistelman just said. Mr. Cooney said that he is unable to pull the record but, that former Ald. Hamilton was in support of this application with the hours that were listed on the notice. Ald. Borkowski said that there are six letters in opposition. Atty. Maistelman said that he is aware and they did not have time to turn in the letters in support. Ald. Spiker asked if those objection letters could be taken into consideration. Atty. Farris said that only if they are present. Ald. Borkowski said that he is concerned because people is taking the time to write a letter that it will not be considered if they are not present. Ald. Coggs said that this a quasi-judicial committee and that those letters are to let us know that there is a problem with the business, but that people must be present for cross-examination. Individuals in opposition: Ashi Palmer – 5628 N 38th St – said that it would cause more problems, crime and traffic in her neighborhood, which are the same issues happening on the gas station on 60th St. Ranetta Palmer – 5628 N 36th St - said that they were not aware of this type of business until it was built and, that the neighbors had no input on it. She said that these business owners do not respect the neighborhood and neighbors at all, and that there are four convenience stores around. She said that she is concerned about all the problems that a gas station brings, besides the traffic and that they do not have speed humps. Atty. Maistelman asked Ms. Palmer if she attended the BOZA hearing. Ms. Palmer said that she did. Cassandra Coffer – 5643 N 36th St – said that she is concerned and asked what it is City of Milwaukee Page 3 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes November 9, 2022 going to be different from the other gas stations like selling cigarettes to minors, loitering, etc. Kathy Boyd – 5644 N 36th St – said that these gas stations bring a lot of trouble to the neighborhood and, that she does not want to deal with those issues neither see her property value down. She added that BOZA did not send notices. Individuals in support: Charee Brown – 5762 N 36th St Alexandra Lay – 5755 N 36th St Brittany McKinney – 5408 N 40th St Juanita Brown – 5748 N 36th St Jabarria Gant – 5835 N 36th St Portia Johnson – 5835 N 36th St Devon Moore – 5748A N 36th St Athena Pinkston – 5626A N 36th St Dillie Bren – 5748 N 36th St Patricia Brown – 5748 N 36th St Shakayla Brown – 5748 N 36th St Ald. Coggs said that people must inform the License Division of any issues with any business because we expect business to do well and, that it is the only way that we know what is going on and, to have hearings like this one. Ald. Spiker asked the applicant if there are healthy food choices at the store. The applicant said that they will have healthy and vegetarian food. Ald. Spiker asked the applicant what are they going to do about the trash concerns from the neighbors who are objecting. The applicant said that he has invested close to $2M and, that his family owns other gas stations in the city, and that they will have at least four staff people. Atty. Maistelman requested to hold the application to the call of the chair since there are many concerns with the neighbors. Ald. Borkowski moved to hold the application to the call of the chair. There were no objections. (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, Borkowski, Spiker, and Perez No 0 Excused 1- Dodd 02 JONES, Danielle R, Agent for "LOUNGE SIXTY46 LLC", Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises License Applications Requesting Disc Jockey, Jukebox, Bands, Karaoke and Poetry Readings for "LOUNGE SIXTY46" at 6046 W Fond Du lac Av #300. The applicant was present and said that it is a laid-back lounge and rental hall for private events. Individuals also present: Ald. Coggs said that a new alderperson was elected and that she recommends to hold the application. She encouraged the applicant to get in touch with the new alderperson. Ald. Perez moved to hold the application to the call of the chair. There were no objections. (Prevailed 4-0) A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Motion be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Coggs, Borkowski, Spiker, and Perez City of Milwaukee Page 4 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes November 9, 2022 No 0 Excused 1- Dodd 08 AMIN, Dhanani, Agent for "Zubha POP Foods LLC", Extended Hours Establishments and Food Dealer License Renewal Applications for "Popeye's #908" at 4209 W GREENFIELD Av. (Expired 10/4/2022) Atty. Brian Randall appeared on behalf the applicant and Mr. Mir Ali, Vice President of Operations. Individuals also present: Atty. Randall said that the drive thru is a popular feature at this location and, that they had some issues with inspections that were taken care of and, that they even closed the store to do that. Ald. Coggs asked why they always ran out of food. Mr. Ali said that they have made changes and, that he has seen substantial improvements because they have put the right people at the stores and, that they are held accountable now. Ms. Doherty from the 8th district’s office said that Ald. Zamarripa had various concerns that were talked with Mr. Ali and Atty. Randall and, that she approved the provisional license because she did not want the employees to lose their wages. Atty. Randall said that those issues (floor and roof) are fixed. Ald. Perez moved approval. There were no objections. (Prevailed 4-0) A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Coggs, Borkowski, Spiker, and Perez No 0 Excused 1- Dodd 03 PICCIURRO, James L, Class B Tavern and Food Dealer License Applications for "Pitch's Lounge & Restaurant" at 1801 N HUMBOLDT Av. Atty. Michael Maistelman was present on behalf of the applicant. Individuals also present: Ms. Cervantes from the 3rd. district’s office said that she did not receive any objections and that to her understating; this license will remain in the family with the same plan of operations. Ald. Spiker moved to hold the application to the call of the chair as a courtesy to the new alderperson. There were no objections. (Prevailed 4-0) A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Motion be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Coggs, Borkowski, Spiker, and Perez No 0 Excused 1- Dodd 03 FORD-ZIEGELBAUER, Majarka M B, Agent for "EASTCASTLE PLACE, INC", Class B Tavern License Application for "EASTCASTLE PLACE" at 2505 E BRADFORD Av The applicant was present. City of Milwaukee Page 5 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes November 9, 2022 Individuals also present: Ms. Cervantes from the 3rd. district’s office said that she did not receive any objections. Ald. Spiker moved to hold the application to the call of the chair as a courtesy to the new alderperson. There were no objections. (Prevailed 4-0) A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Motion be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Coggs, Borkowski, Spiker, and Perez No 0 Excused 1- Dodd 03 GLAUDE, Uniqua L, Agent for "Eastside Pub N Grill LLC", Class B Tavern, Public Entertainment Premises and Food Dealer License Applications Requesting Karaoke for "Eastside Pub N Grill" at 2178 N Prospect Av. Mr. Cooney said that the applicant requested to hold the application. Ald. Borkowski moved to hold the application to the call of the chair. There were no objections. (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, Borkowski, Spiker, and Perez No 0 Excused 1- Dodd 03 PATEL, Sandipkumar M, Agent for "MAA VERAI, INC.", Class A Malt & Class A Liquor, Extended Hours Establishments and Food Dealer License Applications for "Murray Pantry" at 2430 N MURRAY Av. The applicant was present along with Atty. Vincent Bobot. Individuals also present: Mr. Cooney said that it is an existing business but that the alcohol application is the new component of this application. Ald. Spiker moved to hold the application to the call of the chair as courtesy to the new alderperson. There were no objections. (Prevailed 4-0) A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Motion be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Coggs, Borkowski, Spiker, and Perez No 0 Excused 1- Dodd 03 SCARDINA, Damien, Agent for "SASIZZAMKE LLC", Class B Beer, Class C Wine, Food Dealer, Sidewalk Dining and Weights & Measures License Applications for "SCARDINA SPECIALTIES" at 715 E LOCUST St. The applicant was present. Individuals also present: Ald. Spiker moved to hold the application to the call of the chair as courtesy to the new City of Milwaukee Page 6 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes November 9, 2022 alderperson. There were no objections. (Prevailed 4-0) A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Motion be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Coggs, Borkowski, Spiker, and Perez No 0 Excused 1- Dodd 12 TODD, Patrick L, Agent for "Liquid Elevation LLC", Class B Tavern, Public Entertainment Premises and Food Dealer License Applications Requesting Instrumental Musicians and Disc Jockey for "La Pina" at 1801 S 3RD St. The applicant was present and said that it is a restaurant bar with a changing menu and cocktails based on tequila and mezcal. Individuals also present: Ald. Perez asked about the disc jockey and live music listed on the applications and if the building has been sound proofed. The applicant said that is not his intention to amplify music after midnight, that he will look into the noise/sound proofing and, that it won’t be a night club. He added that the disc jockey and live music are not for everyday. Ald. Perez asked about the parking. The applicant said that there is plenty parking on the street and that he will be taking into consideration other measures if/when needed. Ald. Spiker said that he could amend the hours and to apply for temporary entertainment permits while he builds trust with the neighborhood. The applicant said that he wants to have the ability to be open until 2am and that he has experience running businesses like this, and that he does not anticipate a problem with that. He added that he respects the neighborhood and that he wants the neighbors to be his customers as well. Ald. Perez moved approval. There were no objections. (Prevailed 4-0) A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Coggs, Borkowski, Spiker, and Perez No 0 Excused 1- Dodd 12 LOERA SOLIS, Amelia B, Agent for "Creative Increase LLC", Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises License Applications Requesting Instrumental Musicians, Disc Jockey, Karaoke, Poetry Readings, Comedy Acts, Dancing by Performers and Patrons Dancing for "Vieux" at 1619 S 1st St. The applicant was present. Individuals also present: Ald. Perez said that he has been working with this applicant regarding the concerns of the neighbors they have from the previous operators and, that he is pleased with what she has done. He also asked the applicant to say on the record the relationship with the previous owner. The applicant said that the previous owner is the landlord and that there is no other relationship. Ald. Perez moved approval. There were no objections. (Prevailed 4-0) City of Milwaukee Page 7 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes November 9, 2022 A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Coggs, Borkowski, Spiker, and Perez No 0 Excused 1- Dodd 12 HOWARD, Andrell D, Agent for "MILWAUKEE UNIFIED SOUL, INC.", Food Dealer License Renewal Application for "Milwaukee Unified Soul Inc" at 837 W HISTORIC MITCHELL St. (Expired 6/15/2022) The applicant was not present. Ald. Perez moved to hold the application to the call of the chair for first nonappearance. There were no objections. (Prevailed 4-0) A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Motion be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Coggs, Borkowski, Spiker, and Perez No 0 Excused 1- Dodd 12 LOVE, Monte A, Agent for "Love's Lounge, LLC", Class B Tavern, Public Entertainment Premises and Food Dealer License Applications Requesting Instrumental Musicians, Jukebox, Karaoke, 3 Amusement Machines and Comedy Acts for "Love's Lounge" at 201 W Mitchell St. The applicant was not present. Ald. Perez moved to hold the application to the call of the chair for first nonappearance. There were no objections. (Prevailed 4-0) A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Motion be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Coggs, Borkowski, Spiker, and Perez No 0 Excused 1- Dodd 06 RODRIGUEZ, Jose A, Agent for "Oguis Auto Repair LLC", Recycling, Salvaging, or Towing Premises License Renewal Application with Change of Hours From 8AM - 5PM Mon - Fri and 9AM - 3PM on Sat; To 7AM - 5PM Mon - Fri for "Oguis Auto Repair" at 3607 N RICHARDS St. (Expired 10/31/2022) The applicant was present and said that he is only changing the hours of operations. Individuals also present: Ald. Coggs said that she did not receive any objections and that no neighbors are present, so she recommended approval. Ald. Perez moved approval. There were no objections. (Prevailed 4-0) A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Coggs, Borkowski, Spiker, and Perez City of Milwaukee Page 8 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes November 9, 2022 No 0 Excused 1- Dodd 06 PATEL, Viral, Agent for "GVA LLC", Class A Malt & Class A Liquor and Food Dealer License Renewal Applications as agent for "Pueblo Foods & Liquor" at 2029-31 N Holton St. (Expires 12/15/2022) The applicant was present and said that the item on the police report has been addressed. Individuals also present: Ald. Coggs said that she has no complaints and recommended approval with a warning letter based on the police report. Ald. Borkowski moved approval with a warning letter based on the police report. There were no objections. (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, Borkowski, Spiker, and Perez No 0 Excused 1- Dodd 06 KAUR, Charanjit, Agent for "Center Street Liquor Store Inc", Class A Malt & Class A Liquor and Weights & Measures License Renewal Applications as agent for "Center Street Liquor Store" at 513 E Center St. (Expires 12/16/2022) The applicant was present along with Atty. Michael Maistelman who said that the police report is accurate and that his client was intimidated by the crowd. Individuals also present: Ald. Coggs said that the event mentioned on the police report happened, and that sometimes they get permits and sometimes they don't. She said that she believes that these activists will continue having those events and, that it would be a good idea that the applicant get in contact with the organizers. Ald. Spiker recommended the applicant to call the police when they feel intimidated. Atty. Maistelman said that they will contact the organizers and the police as well. Ald. Coggs asked the applicant if they are part of the business association. The applicant said that they are not. Atty. Maistelman said that they will get in touch with the business association. Ald. Coggs recommended renewal with a warning letter based on the police report and asked them to call the police when they feel intimidated (in general). Ald. Spiker moved approval with a warning letter based on the police report. There were no objections. (Prevailed 4-0) A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Coggs, Borkowski, Spiker, and Perez No 0 Excused 1- Dodd 06 SINGH, Benipal S, Agent for "818 Pantry LLC", Extended Hours Establishments, Filling Station, Food Dealer and Weights & Measures License Applications as agent for "818 Pantry LLC" at 818 W ATKINSON Av. City of Milwaukee Page 9 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes November 9, 2022 The applicant was present along with Atty. Samantha Brown. Individuals in opposition: William Jones - 3629 N 8th St – said that the garbage bin has been moved to the front of his property and that he has have issues with raccoons and rats ever since. He said that his fence has been ply wooded because he has found people having sex, defecating and that he has to clean up everything. He added that the garbage also blows into his property. Mr. Jones said that this business do not care about the neighborhood and that they do not have a bathroom for their customers so the customers go right on the side, where his house is, and where they supposed to have cameras to do their needs. He also mentioned that people smokes crack right there, that there are cars with loud music and he showed some pictures. Ald. Spiker asked Officer Benitez why there is no police report when the witness has called the police over the years. Officer Benitez said that if the officer on the scene does not write a license premises report, the LIU won’t have a license premises report. He also said that the previous license premises reports are carried over only for alcohol applications. Ald. Spiker asked Atty. Farris if the previous premises report can be considered. Atty. Farris said that he thinks that the ordinance does not distinguish between alcohol or non-alcohol. Ald. Spiker said that he is not getting adequate guidance from the city’s attorney office when he is trying to do his job. Ald. Borkowski asked the witness if other neighbors are treated as wrongly as he is. Mr. Jones said that probably but that his neighbors are not here. Ald. Borkowski said that he has significant issues with this business and asked the witness to encourage his neighbors to come. Atty. Brown had the opportunity to make a cross-examination. Ald. Perez moved to make the pictures part of the record presented by Mr. Jones per Atty. Farris recommendation. Michael Rice – 830 W Atkinson Av - BBNA, LLC – said that he owns the business next door and he showed a live video describing the current situation at the gas station and talked about other issues like cars speeding inside the premises, loud music, loitering, garbage, etc. Atty. Brown had no questions for this witness. Mr. Ernest Velasco – said that he lives a couple of houses down from the gas station and that there is always people loitering outside, drinking alcohol, using drugs and urinating. He said that he is afraid of the people hanging out of the gas station. Atty. Brown had no questions for this witness. Ald. Coggs said that this is a new application and, that there is an existing gas station so the problem still there. She said that she wants to meet with neighbors, MPD and the owner in order to come with some solutions. Ald. Perez moved to hold the application to the call of the chair. There were no objections. (Prevailed 4-0) A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Motion be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Coggs, Borkowski, Spiker, and Perez No 0 Excused 1- Dodd 06 GRICE, Michael L, Agent for "Community Tire Service LLC", Recycling, Salvaging, or Towing Premises License Renewal Application as agent for "Community Tire Sevice" at 844 W ATKINSON Av. (Expired 9/30/2022) City of Milwaukee Page 10 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes November 9, 2022 The applicant was present who said that the incident was an unrelated to his business and that it was very unfortunate that it happened at his store, and that he never had an issue in 10 years doing business. Individuals also present: Ald. Coggs asked if there is something that he can do different to protect the patrons. The applicant said that he has installed cameras and that he is willing to do the safety environmental walk with the police suggested by Ald. Coggs. Ald. Borkowski moved to amend the plan of operations to include the surveillance cameras. Ald. Coggs said that she thinks it was good adding the cameras and the applicant’s willingness to take recommendations are reasons for approval. Ald. Borkowski moved approval. There were no objections. (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, Borkowski, Spiker, and Perez No 0 Excused 1- Dodd 06 CURRIE, Jewel, Agent for "Garfields 502 LLC", Permanent Extension of Premise Application for Alcohol and Food adding Parking Lot and Sidewalk Dining License Applications as agent for "Garfields 502" at 502 W GARFIELD Av. The applicant was present and said that the Jazz Thursday Nights got popular and that he could not stop people from coming and that he applied for special permits to do it . He said that he usually follows up with neighbors and, that he always compromises with them. He added that the major complaint are the motorcycles but that no violence has been involved with his business. He said that the reason for being here today is because he wants to have events on May, Jun and July on the parking lot. Individuals also present: Ald. Coggs said that she knows that he is in contact with the two neighbors who showed up at the last hearing. Ald. Spiker asked the applicant to contain these large crowds without using the police department resources. The applicant said that he has increased the number of security guards and that he is monitoring the occupancy to 200 inside and 100 outside. Ald. Coggs said that this business is an institution in the city and that when events get bigger, there are more complaints. She also said that the difference with Jazz in the Park is that it takes place in the park while this business is in the neighborhood; so the noise, garbage, large crowds and traffic are more noticeable. She also mentioned that she received two major complaints: one is the garbage that she knows it has been addressed per the applicant’s testimony and neighbors. She said that the other one is the frequency of the events which it has been handled as well. Ald. Coggs said that neighbors don’t have an issue with the applicant using the parking lot but that they are concerned about the size of the events. She recommended the applicant to contact the neighborhood association to inform how the summer plan is lining up and move from there in order to anticipate. Ald. Perez moved approval. There were no objections. (Prevailed 4-0) A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Coggs, Borkowski, Spiker, and Perez City of Milwaukee Page 11 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes November 9, 2022 No 0 Excused 1- Dodd The meeting paused at 12:30 pm The meeting reconvened at 1:10 pm 221031 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses. Sponsors: THE CHAIR SIMS, Bertrand, Agent for "Milwaukee Contractors Inc", Home Improvement Contractor's License Renewal Application as agent for "Milwaukee Contractors" at 5433 N 74TH St. (Expires 11/3/2022) The applicant was not present. Ald. Perez moved to hold the application for first nonappearance. There were no objections. (Prevailed 4-0) A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Motion be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Coggs, Borkowski, Spiker, and Perez No 0 Excused 1- Dodd STREKOW, Brandon M, Agent for "MILWAUKEE HANDYMANS SERVICE LLC", Home Improvement Contractor's License Application as agent for "MILWAUKEE HANDYMANS SERVICES LLC" at 2940 S 166th St. The applicant was present. Individuals also present: Ald. Perez moved approval. There were no objections. (Prevailed 4-0) A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Coggs, Borkowski, Spiker, and Perez No 0 Excused 1- Dodd 07 ROGERS, Chamar, Agent for "CSK Towing LLC", Recycling, Salvaging, or Towing Premises License Application Requesting Non-Consensual Towing as agent for "CSK Towing LLC" at 4725 N 38TH St. The applicant was present. Individuals in Opposition: Zac Reuter – 4642 N 40th St – (Bridge Builders Neighborhood Improvement) said that they have not heard from the applicant as suggested by Ald. Rainey at the previous hearing, and that the applicant is already operating at this location because there are City of Milwaukee Page 12 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes November 9, 2022 cars in it. Ald. Coggs asked Mr. Cooney if there is an existing license at this premises. Mr. Cooney said that it is a new location. Gwen Washington – 4725 N 40th St – said that she is concerned about the applicant not wanting to talk about the item on the police report because of the nature of his business and, that he has not contacted the neighbors. She also mentioned that there are a lot of cars inside the lot and, that he has shown no good business practices. Ald. Coggs asked Mr. Cooney if there is a hold from DNS. Mr. Cooney said that there is a hold but no indication if it is from BOZA. Kurt Owens – Bridge Builders – he said that they are working very hard to bring their neighborhood up and, that it is concerning that a business like this, uses a premises that was used for a school and a church. He added that everyone coming to that neighborhood, must be willing to participate. Individuals in support: Nathan Anderson – 4700 N 39th St – said that he is building owner and that Chamar has been towing cars. Individuals also present: Ald. Rainey said that he recommends denial based on the neighborhood testimony. Ald. Coggs asked the applicant the reason why he did not take the time to meet with the neighbors. The applicant said that he has been sick and working. Ald. Spiker moved denial based on the neighborhood, applicant and aldermanic testimony. There were no objections. (Prevailed 4-0) A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Coggs, Borkowski, Spiker, and Perez No 0 Excused 1- Dodd 05 NAGRA, Gurinder S, Agent for "Timmerman Petro Mart LLC", Filling Station, Food Dealer and Weights & Measures License Renewal Applications Adding Stockholder and Transfer of Stock as agent for "Timmerman Petro Mart" at 9130 W Hampton Av. (Expires 11/10/2022) Atty. Michael Maistelman was present on behalf of the applicant. Atty. Maistelman said that they do not know what happened on the first item and that his client admitted his fault on the second item. Individuals also present: Ald. Spiker said that besides not calling the police, it seems that the employee did a little clean up and wanted to know if the employee was a family member. Atty. Maistelman said that he has no indication but that the person has been employed in the industry. Ald. Spiker asked is this employee was let go. Atty. Maistelman said that his client is India and cannot get that information right now. He also said that he is willing to answer Ald. Spiker’s questions. He added that this license was renewed with a warning letter last year and that his client owns several gas stations in the city. Ald. Spiker moved renewal with a warning letter based on the police report. There were no objections. (Prevailed 4-0) A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: City of Milwaukee Page 13 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes November 9, 2022 Aye 4- Coggs, Borkowski, Spiker, and Perez No 0 Excused 1- Dodd 13 PATEL, Shreyas, Agent for "MKE Hospitality LLC", Hotel/Motel License Renewal Application as agent for "Hampton Inn" at 1200 W COLLEGE Av. (Expires 12/13/2022) The applicant was not present. Ald. Spiker moved to hold the application to the call of the chair. There were no objections. (Prevailed 4-0) A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Motion be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Coggs, Borkowski, Spiker, and Perez No 0 Excused 1- Dodd 13 SAYNES, Hugo, Agent for "JALAPENO LOCO, INC", Class B Tavern License Renewal Application as agent for "JALAPENO LOCO" at 5067 S HOWELL Av. (Expires 12/16/2022) The applicant was present with Janet Saynes (wife). The applicant said that the item on the police report was about a lady who called ahead to order some food to go and, that she had three margaritas at the bar while waiting for her food. He also said that they did not noticed any intoxication signs, but that he saw that the lady trembled a little at the reception area. The applicant said that he asked the lady if she needed any help and that her digital watch notified the paramedics. Individuals also present: Ald. Spiker asked for how long the customer waited for her food. The applicant said about 40-45 minutes. Ald. Spiker said that three margaritas in 40-45 minutes could be a lot so he asked the applicant if he talked to the bartender. The applicant said he talked to the bartender and that the bartender did not notice any signs of intoxication as well. Ald. Spiker said that the police report says that the person was intoxicated but that he feels comfortable moving forward with this business. Ald. Spiker moved approval with a warning letter based on the police report. There were no objections. (Prevailed 4-0) A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Coggs, Borkowski, Spiker, and Perez No 0 Excused 1- Dodd 15 HARRIS, Tabitha A, Agent for "PREMIER SPORTS LOUNGE, LLC", Class B Tavern, Food Dealer and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Applications as agent for "PREMIER SPORTS LOUNGE" at 4001 W NORTH Av. (Expires 12/17/2022) City of Milwaukee Page 14 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes November 9, 2022 The applicant was present and said that she paid the fine regarding item 7. She also said that she has talked to her staff about being cooperative when the police comes and, that she will talk with them once more. She also said that the licenses are properly displayed, that the door that leads to the unlicensed premises is locked now. She added that the security guards are no longer employed and that no assault happened inside her establishment (all of these addressing the items on the police report). She also said for the record that she is cooperative with the police. Individuals also present: Mr. Ellzey from the 15th district’s office said that it seems that this business is getting many unsolicited police visits just like the last year and, wonders if license checks are done with the same frequency across the board. He added that regardless of why the police is there, that there should be compliance with the police and that with that in mind, and that the security guards have been fired, he recommended renewal with a warning letter. Ald. Spiker asked how the applicant communicate with the security regarding the police coming into the establishment because the security guards are not cooperative. Ms. Harris said that the security guards are no longer working there and that she wants to run a business with an open policy. Ald. Spiker asked if there is a manager when she is not there. Mr. Harris said that the manager is her husband. She added that they both talked to the team and security guards, and that this issue has been resolved and that they are moving forward. Ald. Spiker asked if the item 14. is inaccurate. The applicant said that it is inaccurate because nothing happened inside her business. Mr. Ellzey said that he wanted to clarify that the assaulted person did not say that the incident happened inside the bar. He said that the police report says that it was the crowd who said it. He added that this business has been part of the community and, that they will help and support this business to remain open. Ald. Coggs moved renewal with a warning letter based on the police report and recommended the office of Ald. Stamper to follow with the police why this establishment has gotten so many license checks. (Prevailed 3-0-1). A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Coggs, Borkowski, and Perez No 0 Excused 1- Dodd Abstain 1- Spiker 15 BUTLER, Reginald D, Agent for "2579 Teutonia LLC", Class B Tavern, Public Entertainment Premises and Food Dealer License Renewal Applications as agent for "Vibe Lounge" at 2579 N TEUTONIA Av. (Expires 12/13/2022) The applicant was present and said that the items on the police report are very straight forward. Individuals also present: Ald. Spiker said that there have been three incidents (#2, #10 and #15) exceeding the capacity limit so he asked what has been done different. The applicant said that he asked the security guard to keep an accurate count. Ald. Spiker asked why on item 16. the distributor said that he has not bought alcohol from them in months. Mr. Ellzey from the 15th district's office asked the applicant and if he has the receipts City of Milwaukee Page 15 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes November 9, 2022 for the liquor purchases. The applicant said that he does have the receipts and that he can share those upon request. Mr. Ellzey asked if he has the capacity posted at the door and what happened on 11/17/21. The applicant said that it was a sort of miscommunication. Mr. Ellzey requested to hold this application so the applicant can provide the receipts for the alcohol purchases just to defend himself. Atty. James Toran was present (with technical difficulties) representing the applicant and said that his client has all the receipts for alcohol purchases and, that he does not know why the receipts have been requested but that they will comply. Ald. Coggs asked the applicant if he is ok with the holding the application. The applicant said that he will be presenting those receipts. Ald. Spiker moved to hold the application to the call of the chair. There were no objections. (Prevailed 4-0) A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Motion be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Coggs, Borkowski, Spiker, and Perez No 0 Excused 1- Dodd 15 THOMAS, JR, Latherin, Agent for "NEPTUNELTJR, LLC", Extended Hours Establishments and Food Dealer License Renewal Applications as agent for "Mc Donald's" at 920 W NORTH Av. (Expired 10/11/2022) The applicant was not present. Individuals also present: Mr. Ellzey said that they have not heard from the applicant and that the office denied the provisional license because they have heard many complaints. Ald. Perez moved to hold the application to the call of the chair. There were no objections. (Prevailed 4-0) A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Motion be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Coggs, Borkowski, Spiker, and Perez No 0 Excused 1- Dodd Agenda Only 03 EICHINGER, Timothy C, Agent for "Black Husky Brewing LLC", Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Application Adding Poetry Readings, Patron Contests, Comedy Acts, Dancing by Performers and Strongman Competition for "Black Husky Brewing" at 909 E Locust St. 03 PETKOVSEK, Jeralyn, Agent for "MILWAUKEE JEWISH FEDERATION", Loading Zone License Renewal Application with Change of Agent for "MILWAUKEE JEWISH FEDERATION" at 2964 N BARLETT Av. 04 ABUBAKER, Ahmed L, Agent for "CITY OF MILWAUKEE", Loading Zone License Renewal Application with Change of Agent for "CITY OF MILWAUKEE" at 848 N City of Milwaukee Page 16 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes November 9, 2022 MARKET St. 04 HARRIS, Ken, Agent for "MARCUS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS", Loading Zone License Renewal Application with Change of Agent for "MARCUS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS" at 120 E KILBOURN Av. 04 HARRIS, Ken, Agent for "MARCUS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS", Loading Zone License Renewal Application with Change of Agent for "MARCUS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS" at 127 E STATE St. 04 HENSLEY, Lane, Agent for "ST PAUL'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH", Loading Zone License Renewal Application with Change of Agent for "ST PAUL'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH" at 914 E KNAPP St. 04 SARSFIELD, Robert W, Agent for "Summerfield United Methodist Church", Loading Zone License Renewal Application with Change of Agent for "Summerfield United Methodist Church" at 728 E Juneau Av. 04 SCHICK, Molly J, Agent for "THE MILWAUKEE CLUB", Loading Zone License Renewal Application with Change of Agent for "THE MILWAUKEE CLUB" at 710 N JEFFERSON St. 04 TORRES, Christopher R, Agent for "Integrated Plankinton Milwaukee LLC", Parking Lot License Renewal Application with Change of Agent for "Cambria Milwaukee Downtown" at 503 N Plankinton Av. 06 SULLIVAN, Brendan, Agent for "ST MARCUS EVANG LUTHERAN CHURCH", Loading Zone License Renewal Application with Change of Agent for "ST MARCUS LUTHERAN CHURCH" at 2215 N PALMER St. 10 WAGIE, Phillip A, Agent for "FAIRVIEW EV LUTHERAN CHURCH", Loading Zone License Renewal Application with Change of Agent for "FAIRVIEW EV LUTHERAN CHURCH" at 6612 W STEVENSON St. 11 BARNDT, James, Agent for "GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH", Loading Zone License Renewal Application with Change of Agent for "GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH" at 3030 W OKLAHOMA Av. 12 EITEL, Kristyn A, Agent for "Fuel Cafe 5th Street, Inc.", Class B Tavern, Public Entertainment Premises, Food Dealer and Sidewalk Dining License Transfer Applications for Removing Stockholder and Transfer of Stock for "Fuel Cafe 5th Street" at 630 S 5th St. 13 DOERN, II, David W, Agent for "DPD, LLC", Secondhand Motor Vehicle Dealer's License Renewal Application with Transfer of Stock for "DPD, LLC" at 1101 W MALLORY Av. 14 COLLINS, Darlene, Agent for "CHRIST CHURCH UCC", Loading Zone License Renewal Application with Change of Agent for "CHRIST CHURCH UCC" at 915 E OKLAHOMA Av. 04 VANDENLANGENBERG, Chad, Agent for "WROUGHT WASHER MANUFACTURING, INC", Loading Zone License Renewal Application with Change of Agent for "WROUGHT WASHER MANUFACTURING" at 2100 S BAY St. City of Milwaukee Page 17 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes November 9, 2022 Ald. Perez moved approval of the "Agenda Only" items. There were no objections. (Prevailed 4-0) A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Coggs, Borkowski, Spiker, and Perez No 0 Excused 1- Dodd Warning Letter 03 KOPP, David A, Agent for "ILLUMINATI, LLC", Class B Tavern, Public Entertainment Premises, Food Dealer and Sidewalk Dining License Renewal Applications for "BREMEN CAFE" at 901 E CLARKE St. 14 TIEDKE, Gary A, Agent for "TIEDKE, INC", Class B Tavern, Public Entertainment Premises and Food Dealer License Renewal Applications for "SCOTTY'S BAR & PIZZA" at 3921 S CLEMENT Av. Ald. Borkowski moved approval of the "Warning Letter" items. There were no objections. (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, Borkowski, Spiker, and Perez No 0 Excused 1- Dodd Ald. Spiker moved approval of the file 221031 as amended. There were no objections. (Prevailed 4-0) A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Motion be RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Coggs, Borkowski, Spiker, and Perez No 0 Excused 1- Dodd The meeting was adjourned at 3:15 pm Yadira Melendez 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 18