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Licenses Committee approves amended licenses
MilwaukeeJul 17, 20263 min read
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The committee recommended approval of the main licenses item, while holding some applications for later review and adding conditions to several others, including warning letters, hours limits, security rules, and operational changes.
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Milwaukee’s Licenses Committee reviewed a series of license renewals and new applications. Some were approved with added conditions, such as shorter hours, extra security, a warning letter, or changes to the business plan. A few applications were held so the committee could get more information or wait for the applicant to return. One main motion tied to the committee’s license recommendations was ultimately approved as amended.
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- Held EBENEZER AUTO & REPAIR LLC renewal application to the call of the chair because the applicant was not present.
- Held U S PETRO LLC renewal application to the call of the chair for clarification about the business and nearby property concerns.
- Approved LA CHINAMPA MEXICAN FOOD LLC license application as amended to allow beer and wine service with no hard liquor stack and service-bar-only operation for now.
- Approved QUICK PICK FOOD MART renewal application with a warning letter after a police report involving prior sales to minors and installation of an ID verification device.
- Held TAQUERIA LA VECINDAD LLC renewal application to the call of the chair after concerns about operating without running water.
- Approved CLARKS FOOD renewal application after concerns about after-hours pump operation were addressed.
- Held SPLENDICARE BAR AND GRILL LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY renewal application to the call of the chair.
- Approved OPTIONS RESTAURANT & LOUNGE renewal application with a warning letter.
- Approved OAKLAND CAFE LLC renewal application as amended to require daily cleanup at opening and posting contact information for neighbors.
- Approved THE MIRAMAR THEATRE renewal application as amended, including an abatement plan in the plan of operations and weekly communication with the aldermanic office until the September 2026 meeting.
- Approved STAR BAR application for instrumental music, DJ, and dancing.
- Approved BLUFOX AUTOMOTIVE LLC renewal application after removing the request for three additional parking spaces.
- Held VILLARD MART 24-hour application to the call of the chair after neighborhood opposition.
- Held VILLARD PETRO MART renewal application to the call of the chair for meetings with the BID and neighbors.
- Approved VENOM application as amended to open at 6 p.m. daily, keep security onsite during all operating hours, and place two of six guards outside unless needed inside for emergencies.
- Approved GOLD DIGGERS MILW renewal application with a warning letter after removing adult entertainment and wrestling and limiting hours to 6 a.m. to midnight daily.
- Recommended approval of File 260462 as amended.
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LICENSES COMMITTEE
Jul 17, 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.
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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.
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- Agenda Item
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