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Licenses Committee approves multiple amended license applications; security and operational conditions added

MilwaukeeDec 16, 20252 min read

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On December 16, 2025 the City of Milwaukee Licenses Committee (Chair Ald. Jocasta Zamarripa) met in Council Chambers. The committee approved several amended tavern, entertainment, food dealer and gas station license applications with specific operational or security conditions, returned one contractor application to committee, issued warning letters for several operator license matters, and recommended File 251331 for approval (5-0).

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Approved amended Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment licenses for THE CLYBOURN (2202 W Clybourn) following notice of a new 100% stockholder (motion prevailed 5-0).
Approved amended Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment licenses for THE BARLEY ROOM (1125 N 9th St #C) with the applicant as sole stockholder/agent (5-0).
Approved amended Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment licenses for THE MITCH (1104 W Historic Mitchell St) after notice of a new 100% stockholder (5-0).
Renewed Galena Street Foods (1556 N 33rd St) license as amended with a timeline for façade/interior repairs (timeline by March 2026), replacement of 2 of 17 windows by April 2026, exterior camera adjustment, CPTED review, and owner presence commitments (5-0).
Renewed Lisbon Mobil LLC (Mobil Gas Station, 4950 W Lisbon Ave) licenses with amended plan adding two security guards (one armed), upgraded surveillance system, and daily cleanups; approval issued with a warning letter (5-0).
Returned the Home Improvement Contractor's License application for ADONIRAM, INC (500 W Silver Spring Dr #200) to committee (held to call of the chair).
Approved the listed 'Agenda Only' license transfer and renewal items (including public entertainment and secondhand dealer matters) as presented (5-0).
Issued warning letters and approved related actions for multiple Class D operator license applications/renewals and approved the renewal for POPEYE'S #907 as listed.
Approved File 251331 as amended and recommended it for approval by the committee (5-0).

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LICENSES COMMITTEE

Dec 16, 2025, 12:00 AMCouncil Chambers, 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.
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Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.

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