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Licenses Committee meeting summary

MilwaukeeJun 23, 20262 min read

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Special Licenses Committee meeting on June 23, 2026 at Council Chambers approved File 260204 as amended. The committee (4-0, Ald. Jackson excused) approved a request to add non‑tobacco hookah service at TRIX CAFE, approved multiple 'Agenda Only' license applications across towing, waste collection, taverns, food dealers, extensions of premises and amusement machine distribution, and approved several renewal items listed under 'Warning Letter.'

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Committee members approved a package of business license requests and renewals, including permission for TRIX CAFE to offer non‑tobacco hookah service. For residents this means the listed businesses may proceed with the new services, transfers, or changes to hours and premises that were approved by the committee. All motions were passed by a 4–0 vote with one member excused.

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Approved request by ASSAD, Muntaser A (agent for TAVUK LLC) to add non‑tobacco hookah services at TRIX CAFE, 5268 S 27TH (vote 4-0; Ald. Jackson excused).
Approved multiple 'Agenda Only' license items including renewals and new applications for recycling/salvaging or towing vehicle licenses, private waste collector, tow companies requesting non‑consensual towing, Class B taverns and transfers, permanent extensions of premise for alcohol and food, amusement machine distributors, secondhand motor vehicle dealers, and related permits (vote 4-0; Ald. Jackson excused).
Approved 'Warning Letter' renewal items for several establishments (including filling stations, liquor stores, and food dealers) listed on the agenda (vote 4-0; Ald. Jackson excused).
Approved File 260204 as amended and recommended the file for approval (vote 4-0; Ald. Jackson excused).

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LICENSES COMMITTEE

Jun 23, 2026, 1:45 PMCouncil Chambers, Third Floor, City Hallcompleted

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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.
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Agendahttps://milwaukee.legistar1.com/milwaukee/meetings/2026/6/13654_A_LICENSES_COMMITTEE_26-06-23_Meeting_Agenda.pdf
Minuteshttps://milwaukee.legistar1.com/milwaukee/meetings/2026/6/13654_M_LICENSES_COMMITTEE_26-06-23_Meeting_Minutes.pdf

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