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Licenses Committee approves多数 license actions, issues suspensions, denies select applications (April 8, 2026)

MilwaukeeApr 8, 20264 min read

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Milwaukee Licenses Committee (Apr 8, 2026) considered File 252108. The committee approved and amended multiple business licenses, denied select applications, imposed suspensions and warning letters, and held several items to the call of the chair for neighborhood meetings or unresolved enforcement issues.

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Approved E & A Recycling, LLC (2100 N 30th St) for recycling/salvaging/towing and secondhand motor vehicle dealer licenses (approved as amended; 5-0).
Denied M&M Creative Designs LLC / M&M Lounge and Events (2691 S 7th St) — denial on PEP application (4-1).
Approved a 10-day suspension for Tacos Guelaguetzza LLC (food dealer) based on failure to comply with plan of operations (Prevailed 5-0).
Approved Food Dealer license and a 20-day suspension of the Class A fermented malt license for Mann Family LLC / AJ King Drive Liquor and Foods (mitigation plan and other amendments; Prevailed 4-1).
Denied MID TOWN MART LLC (Class A Fermented Malt) based on concentration (Prevailed 5-0).
Approved BP Pantry 41 #86 (8661 W Brown Deer Rd) with amended plan of operations requiring ID scanning at point of tobacco sale (approved as amended; 5-0).
Renewed/approved multiple tavern, food dealer, towing, and other licenses with amendments or warning letters (examples: Kitchen 11 Eleven renewal with amended PEP and warning letter; Merry’s approval with warning letter).
Held numerous applications to the call of the chair for neighborhood meetings, outstanding Department of Neighborhood Services/MHD orders, or pending balances (examples: Lisbon Gas & Food, Cinco Lokos Mexican Restaurant, Lush Social Lounge, Martin's Nest, Brown & Gibbs Sports Bar, AJ King Drive Liquor and Foods).
Committee approved File 252108 as amended (recommended for approval; 5-0).

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LICENSES COMMITTEE

Apr 8, 2026, 12:00 AMRoom 301-B, Third Floor, City Hallscheduled

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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.
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