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Licenses Committee recommends new certificate-of-occupancy rule and acts on multiple business license matters (Jan. 27, 2026)
MilwaukeeJan 27, 20262 min read
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The Milwaukee Licenses Committee recommended passage of a substitute ordinance on certificate of occupancy requirements (File 251214) and considered File 251650, taking actions — approvals, denials for nonappearance, holds, and conditional approvals with warning letters or amended plans of operation — on numerous tavern, food dealer, entertainment, filling station, secondhand vehicle dealer, and operator license applications.
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- Recommended for passage: substitute ordinance (File 251214) relating to certificate of occupancy requirements for license and permit applications.
- Approved File 251650 as amended, encompassing numerous license renewals, transfers and new license applications.
- Denied Class D operator license applications/renewals for Cassandra A. Barbosa and Scott M. Kalka due to second nonappearance; other operator items were held on first nonappearance.
- Held multiple applications to the call of the chair pending additional review, neighborhood meetings, or BOZA input — examples include H&H Automotive (secondhand motor vehicle dealer), TOP DIAMOND (food dealer renewal), DUDZ PETRO MART (extended hours), CREAM CITY AUTO (secondhand motor vehicle dealer), and several others.
- Approved Class B/Class A and related licenses with conditions or amendments in multiple cases: examples include STYLE MACHINE (Class B and Class C approved; Public Entertainment Premises held), LAUGHING TAP (approved), DIASPORA MKE (Class B tavern and food dealer approved; PEP held), MACHUGGYS (hours amended), and others.
- Imposed warning letters or approvals with conditions where police reports or other concerns were raised — examples include LAS 7 ESTRELLAS (food peddler), CLARION POINTE MKE (hotel), BURGER KING #4054, DOLLAR GENERAL #19324, PREMIER SPORTS LOUNGE, and AXELS.
- Amended plans of operation and imposed operational conditions for specific businesses, including changes to hours of operation, requirements for owner/agent presence, security staffing, camera systems (with MPD access), regular cleanups, and signage — notable example: METRO PANTRY & FOOD (1300 E Locust) amendments (hours, security, 20–25 cameras, three daily cleanups, signage).
- Accepted withdrawals where requested (e.g., Public Entertainment Premises withdrawal for CATRINA'S LLC) and approved several 'Agenda Only' and 'Warning Letter' items.
- Meeting adjourned at 3:54 PM.
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LICENSES COMMITTEE
Jan 27, 2026, 12:00 AMRoom 301-B, Third Floor, City Hallscheduled
Agenda
- A substitute ordinance relating to certificate of occupancy requirements for license and permit applications.
- Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
- This meeting will be webcast live at www.milwaukee.gov/channel25.
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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.
- Agenda Item
- 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.
- Agenda Item
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