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Arts grant: The council approved a small grant award of up to $2,000 to the West Allis Arts Collective to support local arts activities.

Make Music Day: The council adopted a resolution declaring Make Music Day — scheduled for Saturday, June 21, 2025 — a community event.

Fee waivers for neighborhood associations: The council amended the city’s special-event fee schedule to waive permit processing fees for officially recognized neighborhood associations for up to two annual block parties or special events that require permits.

Capital Catalyst loan: The council approved terms and conditions for an economic development loan of $100,000 under the Capital Catalyst Loan Program to a subsidiary to be formed by Fork Farms LLC, to be located in a portion of Makers Road Development at 6601 West National Avenue. Council members described the tenant as a hydroponics-related business combining showroom and food production; the loan is funded by a Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation capital catalyst award with matching funds from a local fund.

CDBG report: The council approved the 2024 consolidated annual performance and evaluation report for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.

All resolutions passed by voice vote with no roll-call tallies recorded in the meeting transcript. Staff will carry out the administrative steps required to implement each resolution.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Administration & Economic Development Committee 4-15-2025","oneSentenceSummary","The committee approved multiple resolutions: a $2,000 arts grant, Make Music Day as a community event, a waiver of certain special-event fees for neighborhood associations, a $100,000 economic development loan to Fork Farms LLC subsidiary, and the 2024 CDBG annual report.","taxTitle","West Allis, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin","taxId",5509,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6270987,"Council denies public entertainment license for Petrichor Flow LLC, cites neighborhood complaints and prior violations",733,1376000,2109000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3029740-f3e5757a297bb241da09bc2688798ddd&start=1376&end=2109","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3029740-f3e5757a297bb241da09bc2688798ddd/thumbnail_1376000.jpg","/articles/6270987/West-Allis/Milwaukee-County/Wisconsin/Council-denies-public-entertainment-license-for-Petrichor-Flow-LLC-cites-neighborhood-complaints-and-prior-violations","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6270987-c1ecab6e6b2445affd77990c4e432d0b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771183267&Signature=VZ0ES~CI1AKx5CPmjXGxgPTIiwQfrG0hqzIVrV1wRMwKdPeHtQRPcvTLbvSacUca9NMx3nRbD3xsyB-hV-GdBuikLnPJp8eJa6JuDIBJtWfh9EiC~t8UTgMLDmSFKr6~XJgrQar66mBAZO0Qo4QbKxQlqLWyCX2BaUyTHcVNAAaCGeZCRaYO24LOXsZCrhANgTlPayWxNG8uYeehhdgWnI6eW04sV-BsT~1uFfQxk4fkKXZl6QlwYJu-fnqNTw2XL9qP7T9zXojAmov72sf0q5N0rlZcK~bnj5jwiuD~xx80RKkNFZvauf53JlXoLHCNFnQVbhD6bS9ZUxBw~~TUug__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The committee denied an application from Petrichor Flow LLC for a public entertainment license at the applicant’s South 70th Street location, citing multiple neighborhood complaints and prior operating-hour violations.

Council members said their objections were not to the business concept but to the chosen location and the applicant’s interactions with neighbors and staff. The alder for the district said neighbors reported disruptive behavior and inconsistent communication from the operators. The city attorney explained that because a prior application had been denied on Jan. 10, state law imposes a six-month waiting period before the council may approve a substantially similar application; the council could, if it chose, rescind the prior denial by majority vote to consider the application tonight. Council members also noted that denial restarts the six-month clock, and staff advised that an applicant could instead withdraw the application to preserve an earlier reconsideration date.

The applicant acknowledged multiple complaints and said that upon learning they lacked a public entertainment license they voluntarily closed and submitted the proper application. Council members said they had video evidence suggesting the business operated past permitted hours on at least two nights, with DJs arriving late and performances running after the permitted hours; the applicant said those late-night occurrences were due to DJs arriving late.

One council member suggested the business would be better suited to a commercial area with fewer nearby residents and offered to refer the applicant to the city’s development director for help finding alternate spaces. The motion to deny passed by voice vote. The applicant can withdraw and reapply after addressing the council’s concerns or wait the statutory period before returning.","Council denied a request for a public entertainment license for Petrichor Flow LLC at a location in a residential area, citing neighborhood disruption, inconsistent communication from the applicant, and previous operating-hour violations; denial restarts statutory waiting period.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6270992,"Council approves several alcohol licenses; Speedway action delayed for site fixes",587,785000,1372000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3029740-f3e5757a297bb241da09bc2688798ddd&start=785&end=1372","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3029740-f3e5757a297bb241da09bc2688798ddd/thumbnail_785000.jpg","/articles/6270992/West-Allis/Milwaukee-County/Wisconsin/Council-approves-several-alcohol-licenses-Speedway-action-delayed-for-site-fixes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6270992-26e1dcf46a9a8efa0c19fe08e0a2caee/orig.mp4?Expires=1771183267&Signature=jb7OmLOPlKJpE9-a3UBYqmwKgsTm3JZ6sDskDeI2plqVXR43UE~zokvwJYokGBWjKx4H7ZZ~nzBQnMkDJQRwrhO1wT20mcQEbAqiV5oMli0EVc5eHI4d7W7RULDyTSh6wnFkCX5Y-zuevHm3QxUfkTECeYYp3wxbXUH~oGGPlmJPZ3f8qzbXl8EghmXsNiEicL4CkNDX5h3mircr4JKs3K0RiKHdtK0tXZwxtW6qwkpuSC27LJa2secojiMqTCrabuQDdaoX9C-fUvBKnB0Cmii00jtMosOgEQ-fK6yt0sbU09zouas7lLp4~UsunAfu~8tXGIGsXrxyy8-VngyuKQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The committee approved multiple licensing items and used conditional approvals to ensure outstanding site and application issues are resolved before final issuance.

Sale 59 LLC: The committee approved a new Class B tavern and public entertainment license for Sale 59 LLC, agent Daniel Zarath. The applicant described operation under Zereth Restaurant Group, said the business focuses on food rather than late-night operations, and estimated an opening in mid-to-late May.

Speedway (4118 West Oklahoma Ave.): The committee heard from Speedway’s attorney Brian Randall and regional manager Dave Griffin. Speedway said beer coolers will be in the last four doors of a 14-door cooler and that the cooler doors have a locking mechanism tied to the point-of-sale system; alcohol sales will be restricted to local hours. Committee members raised concerns about an inaccurate floor plan (missing scale and north arrow) and a refuse/dumpster issue at the site. The committee agreed to conditionally approve the application and hold formal issuance until staff verifies the floor plan corrections and that the dumpster/refuse issue is resolved; if staff finds the issues resolved, the item may be placed on the consent agenda for final approval rather than requiring the applicant to reappear. The committee noted carryout/carryaway alcohol sales are limited by local ordinance to 9:00 p.m.

EZ Marv / EZ Mark (West Beloit Road): Applicant sought both a Class A (convenience/liquor) and a Class B tavern license for the same premises. City staff advised the council that a single premises cannot hold conflicting Class A and Class B licenses; staff recommended issuing the license that matches the applicant’s intended on-premises consumption. The committee voted to approve a Class A license and asked the applicant to withdraw the Class B application. The applicant told the committee the overall investment in the property and remodeling, including work on upstairs apartments, was roughly $1.8 million (applicant’s estimate). The applicant also said all hires would be trained and licensed as required.

Motions carried by voice votes with no roll-call tallies recorded in the minutes. Applicants and staff agreed to amend floor plans and clarify hours where needed; staff will confirm compliance before final license issuance.","Committee approved a Class B tavern license for Sale 59 LLC, approved a Class A convenience/liquor license for EZ Marv with applicant asked to withdraw overlapping Class B, and conditionally approved Speedway’s Class A application pending site-plan and dumpster issues to be resolved by staff before May 6.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6270996,"City IT director outlines $100,000 federal cybersecurity grant, no formal action",56,6000,62000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3029740-f3e5757a297bb241da09bc2688798ddd&start=6&end=62","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3029740-f3e5757a297bb241da09bc2688798ddd/thumbnail_6000.jpg","/articles/6270996/West-Allis/Milwaukee-County/Wisconsin/City-IT-director-outlines-100000-federal-cybersecurity-grant-no-formal-action","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6270996-9bbb1c3c0e6d6c279575da3786370e13/orig.mp4?Expires=1771183267&Signature=NwA5-e6Pm7WItaUXAiFczDOW9WJN7LVv~UCtNI-5OPU-DO-4iq2nF8FC6R~2l4twU1VWgpiEHmLn1~mwyv7zacvFsU-pioWUv8SmpoKCM6sN1wYQoPT9r~UwogKEvU7ytFHe1hEOcr46X~55Zw01Ab5va2tTREtYZ93BIiRhbQlc~IrBHj0FbBsiqccpgcM-dXNAJtVdhMIRVki9VSm0mJPIPXblU9zGKfKxprXA3yHrU6SOzHm9Lx~vKHRgUHn76earX0D2S4mEN0BPMU5~yFxRU2oYf-CEmBFb54RKClbWlUcYipMOxzwg3zkNTkXY4BKrRk5ea-G3u~ulxoIMaQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Tony Warkachesky, the city’s director of information technology, told the committee the city has an opportunity to use a $100,000 federal grant to buy a three-year managed detection and response (MDR) service.

The grant would cover the initial three-year subscription, Warkachesky said, and “it really is no ongoing commitment to the city.” He said the city could choose in 2028 either to cancel the subscription or to renew it; he estimated renewing the service in 2028 would cost “about $50,000 a year,” and added that any renewal would need to “survive our budget prioritization process.”

Alderperson Keane asked whether the council would consider the renewal well before the subscription end so the council could decide whether to keep the service. Warkachesky said that decision would likely be part of the 2028 budget process and that he or his successor would “advocate that we continue the service.”

Warkachesky also said the topic contained security-sensitive details and that he was “uncomfortable talking about it tonight in this venue.” The committee discussed having any finer points handled in closed session. No formal motion or vote was taken on procurement or acceptance of the grant during the meeting.

The IT director provided materials to committee members in advance and opened the item for questions and answers rather than a formal presentation. Committee members indicated staff should bring the matter back as part of regular budget planning and, if necessary, discuss sensitive procurement details in closed session.

Warkachesky’s talk was informational only; the committee did not take formal action on accepting or obligating the grant during the meeting.","West Allis IT Director Tony Warkachesky briefed the committee on a $100,000 federal grant to fund managed detection and response services for three years; staff recommended budgeting any ongoing subscription during 2028 budget process.","actionData","errors"]

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