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Licenses Committee (Milwaukee) — Nov 11, 2025: Ordinance on public entertainment recommended; multiple license actions, holds, denials and a suspension

MilwaukeeNov 11, 20253 min read

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Committee recommended passage of a substitute ordinance on public entertainment premises (File 250666) and considered Motion 251157, taking actions to approve, amend, hold, deny, or issue warning letters for numerous license applications and renewals. Notable outcomes included amended approvals requiring added security measures, several items held to the call of the chair, one denial, and a 20-day suspension tied to plan-of-operation violations.

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250666 — A substitute ordinance relating to public entertainment premises regulation: RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE (Aye 5 — Zamarripa, Pratt, Chambers Jr., Burgelis, Brower).
251157 — Committee acted on numerous license applications and renewals (approvals, amendments, holds, denials and warning letters) under the Chair's motion.
"ALL FOR US" (3500 W Fond du Lac Ave) — Approved as amended: applicant agreed to follow CPTED recommendations and add a minimum of two sidewalk-facing exterior surveillance cameras; approval prevailed 5-0.
"JAY'S KARAOKE LOUNGE" (340 W Reservoir Ave) — License application DENIED following neighborhood concerns and committee review (motion to deny prevailed; chair records show opposition from neighbors and committee).
"RED WHITE AND BLUE" (1044 N Martin L King Jr Dr) — Approval as amended to include daily use of an ID scanner on every patron; committee also approved a 20-day suspension based on the police report and testimony (amended approval prevailed).
Multiple applications HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR (examples): "PLANET TRIAGE CANNABIS DISPENSARY" (4302 W Forest Home Ave) and others where applicants were not present or issues remained unresolved.
Rooming house renewals for The Clark House properties (933, 939, 943, 947 N 24th St) — Renewals approved after DNS staff presented recent compliance history.
Warning letters recommended/issued for several renewals/applications (examples listed on the minutes): SYRS Restaurant and Lounge; Hopkins Liquor & Food Mart; Fateh Quick Mart; Lincoln Supermarket; Anticipation Sports Bar.

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LICENSES COMMITTEE

Nov 11, 2025, 12:00 AMRoom 301-B, Third Floor, City Hallscheduled

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A substitute ordinance relating to public entertainment premises regulation.
Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
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Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
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