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Licenses Committee backs renewals with conditions

MilwaukeeJun 30, 20264 min read

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The committee approved most license items, but several businesses were required to change their operating plans, accept warning letters, or face holds and a suspension. One liquor license renewal was approved with a 20-day suspension because of loitering and failure to follow the approved plan of operations.

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LICENSES COMMITTEE

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The committee’s main action was to approve most license applications and renewals, while adding conditions in cases where neighbors or officials raised safety concerns. Some applicants had to add security cameras, security hours, ID scanners, cleanup requirements, or limits on late-night alcohol sales. A few items were held because the applicant was not present or because more review was needed. One liquor license renewal was approved with a 20-day suspension after the committee said the operation created a public safety concern.

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Approved most license renewals and new applications, often with amended operating conditions.
Held several applications to the call of the chair when the applicant was not present.
Required added conditions for some businesses, including security coverage, cameras, cleanup schedules, ID scanners, and limits on alcohol sales hours.
Approved one liquor license renewal with a 20-day suspension due to loitering and failure to follow the approved plan of operations.
Placed a revocation-related file on file as no longer needed.

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LICENSES COMMITTEE

Jun 30, 2026, 2:00 PMRoom 301-B, Third Floor, City Hallcompleted

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Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
Files to be placed on file as no longer needed:
Motion relating to the revocation of the Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises licenses of Maritza Ivette Pica Fuentes, agent for “Ivette Sanitation LLC”, for the premises located at 2000 S 13th St, Milwaukee, WI 53204 doing business as “Punta Cana” in the 12th Aldermanic District.
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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.
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Documents from this meeting

Minuteshttps://milwaukee.legistar1.com/milwaukee/meetings/2026/6/13634_M_LICENSES_COMMITTEE_26-06-30_Meeting_Minutes.pdf
Agendahttps://milwaukee.legistar1.com/milwaukee/meetings/2026/6/13634_A_LICENSES_COMMITTEE_26-06-30_Meeting_Agenda.pdf

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