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Gabriela Morgan, agent for a business doing business as Frontage El Gase LLC at 5823 West Burnham Street, told the committee she and partners are Nicaraguan restaurateurs and said the location will operate primarily as a restaurant that will serve alcohol. The committee clarified licensing requirements, including that an operator’s permit requires direct supervision of other drink-makers or that bartenders obtain their own licenses. The license was approved with amended hours of 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. Sunday through Saturday.

The chair and inspectors confirmed the occupancy permit and building inspections were in progress and that the agent said she planned to be present while alcohol is served or will ensure bartenders are licensed. Committee members advised the applicant that the current license term expires June 30 and suggested she consider timing applications to avoid paying twice for the same licensing year; staff advised issuance timing is tied to the grant/issuance date.

The committee also approved a Class B tavern application from RW2 doing business as Shelby's National Tap at 9000 West National Avenue. Agent John Roots said the business will operate as a corner bar; he said parking arrangements had been made with an adjacent property to allow parking after 5 p.m., and that picnic tables were a possible future addition. Committee members recorded no opposition to either approval.

Both licenses passed by voice vote. No alderman recorded opposition.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Administration and Economic Development Committees 6/10/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The committee approved Class B tavern licenses for Frontage El Gase LLC at 5823 West Burnham Street and Shelby's National Tap at 9000 West National Avenue, amending the first applicant’s permitted hours to 8 a.m.–2 a.m.","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},6203651,"West Allis reallocates CDBG funds, approves $1.43 million annual plan after HUD shortfall",99,1940000,2039000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3782098-7c6fa25c611c0312e04946804e15921c&start=1940&end=2039","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3782098-7c6fa25c611c0312e04946804e15921c/thumbnail_1940000.jpg","/articles/6203651/West-Allis/Milwaukee-County/Wisconsin/West-Allis-reallocates-CDBG-funds-approves-143-million-annual-plan-after-HUD-shortfall","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6203651-a9764c59f50d79cf3e53b1836c8b03fe/orig.mp4?Expires=1775914167&Signature=gydJ9ATkW-SI11AGGyPbw6UsDqBL5e6x9Wmh6baMAnpp7VxluP7HOdGN2b7gA0knCrnDsu31efjhySAXKZnEaaL2-wfTAW1NCmL53MwVRY6iy7bEJ5SX4mvRBhET12L4mYmy-QW4gG5Yj~FfcH3Pg3e71gmo4CHyoK64Ul6cXMSNg87lAmdU9m4TMDHl~nGFZkjSwbTzavMJVadYen196UiCbGCAVwxjb7U~459Pt5B1qPOCRcty6YpLKV2PjXdh4AAlhOqqDcH3ONzVeeNH-phYUDQHRgQjq2Af~eaJPWBxgvNdrNDs3J-5YYZZDyQW6Rp1StcvDNaglGlabcnbsA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The West Allis administration committee approved reallocations within its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and adopted a fiscal year 2025 annual action plan totaling $1,430,732.

City staff told the committee HUD’s funding notice arrived with $25,000 less than expected and that program income was also lower than budgeted, forcing across-the-board adjustments. Steve from the Community Development office explained that about $150,000 less funding than planned required multiple changes to the annual plan.

As part of the adjustments, the committee approved reprogramming $50,000 previously allocated to 2022 multi-family housing rehabilitation toward completing the Liberty Heights Park pavilion project. \"This was actually money that is coming from housing, 2022 housing rehab, for multi family and we didn't use that 2022 money...and pro reprogramming it towards the Liberty Heights Pavilion to complete that project,\" Steve said.

The committee also approved moving $4,000 from the community-service-officer (CSO) line to the WISH program at the police department after the police requested the shift; the police chief said the change would shift billing practices and not reduce patrol coverage. \"It would not result in a decrease of less police officers on the street. It's just a shifting of money from 1 pot to the other,\" the chief said.

Both the $50,000 reallocation and the $1,430,732 annual action plan were approved by voice vote. Members recorded no opposition.

City staff said the changes reflect HUD’s official allocation and lower program income and that they would continue to monitor expenditures and adjust as needed during the fiscal year.","The administration committee approved changes to the Community Development Block Grant program, reallocating $50,000 to Liberty Heights Park pavilion repairs and approving a $1,430,732 fiscal year 2025 annual action plan after HUD informed the city of lower-than-expected funding.",{"_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},6203656,"West Allis committee approves $94,385 purchase to replace staff computers and buy laptops",373,652000,1025000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3782098-7c6fa25c611c0312e04946804e15921c&start=652&end=1025","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3782098-7c6fa25c611c0312e04946804e15921c/thumbnail_652000.jpg","/articles/6203656/West-Allis/Milwaukee-County/Wisconsin/West-Allis-committee-approves-94385-purchase-to-replace-staff-computers-and-buy-laptops","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6203656-724b5070debaa9cb3aebe3e8adc56e4f/orig.mp4?Expires=1775914167&Signature=mMUO8lksaj1wV34RLFrsD5usRyFCC5A2VH9tggNFM~LXF0Q5AuEG40uFam1E0OF9q0RYDBcrKZOkRwxb4oIt-ym5T7ha9MVdo8ghhk57cgEOHP9GE6ftc3oQo5qzEvNkKjuZoKp9SjZurAOc8XlVbBaCv~jierTRovuu68JRUR~SZkAqUwkQWf-RjhLlxKSLbd9pKzjz7WDXN15rzgJe9TB2~M~6L-GIRTZRk4dp4QuR8WEmi-xy5gLEt7zahzhxEl4iWGRtZ4NhyqaL-IHuRrqs-OmB7ZMJwq9UJMWhR0NQcnQov3cbY1N~ic1pwDbhSFGxcsmk-iEE1S3XgU7dYw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The West Allis administration committee approved a resolution to buy new desktop computers, laptops and tablets for city staff, increasing this year’s technology purchases to $94,385.07.

Tony Korchacheski, the city’s information-technology director, told the committee the IT replacement program typically purchases devices as they reach five years of age and that this year’s mix includes 46 desktops and 35 laptops, with additional higher-end Surface Pro devices for public-works staff and replacements for a supervisor. \"We're not just buying PCs anymore. We're buying 40 PCs... 46 PCs and 35 laptops,\" Korchacheski said. He explained laptops run about $1,100 each, desktops about $600, and Surface Pros about $2,000.

Korchacheski said unexpected pricing pressures and carryover from 2020—when the city bought many laptops for remote work—shifted the numbers. He asked the committee to approve budget transfers within the IT and departmental accounts, not use reserve or rainy-day funds. \"I technically need approval from this group to do that,\" he said.

Committee members asked where the extra funds would come from; Korchacheski said they would be transferred from unspent salary lines, public-works accounts and other departmental balances and that some funds were provided by the police department and public-works leadership. He detailed three additional purchases beyond the five-year replacement: two new monitors for the police report-writing room (about $3,000), about $20,000 for Surface Pros for fleet and inventory staff, and a $2,000 Surface Pro for a supervisor.

Aldermen moved approval; the committee voted in favor. No alderman recorded opposition.

Korchacheski recommended the IT replacement budget be increased in future years because device prices appear to be rising. \"I think next year I might be putting in the budget something closer to 65,000,\" he said, adding that the right device can increase staff productivity over its useful life.","The administration committee approved a resolution to buy new computers, laptops and Surface Pros for city staff, transferring funds from other departmental accounts to cover a total cost of $94,385.07 after staff said device costs and mobility needs exceeded the budgeted $50,000.",{"_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},6203660,"West Allis aldermen debate whether city should seek its own ZIP code",546,105000,651000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3782098-7c6fa25c611c0312e04946804e15921c&start=105&end=651","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3782098-7c6fa25c611c0312e04946804e15921c/thumbnail_105000.jpg","/articles/6203660/West-Allis/Milwaukee-County/Wisconsin/West-Allis-aldermen-debate-whether-city-should-seek-its-own-ZIP-code","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6203660-48d57a8726ca13a9a0cde6489604946c/orig.mp4?Expires=1775914167&Signature=lhpdHz1tH8GIxrU1lFAwVM29dzMxpxlOnp7afoWczAC6YUiaKaGh1wdeIo9tWnLhpnuk54GMLBeIHo1UtCgUHNjd1-FBzV-p0ITryGohV78fUhf4IwlGhVP5roup3C08ypBpSW-WqlyF1x80WNI8xrfxEOCQiFfjkQ~UGxnq9mJDRCW~lHuUVsXOHaZVjSRJKpKP8jHRPTS-z3dqGgbQoZoiuqG4QO~MWgUHFfFdrTIQ-det2ueWmIoPUbQV5PaaJFebk48j-9XD3LOJBdN~CJt1wl0VD4UwMM9zcS08PX44CEI0qrvtaE642C-kGMNn2RfmOBznyPXUcdL5SGtq7A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","West Allis aldermen discussed on the administration committee agenda whether the city should pursue an exclusive ZIP code for West Allis amid confusion about sales-taxing and deliveries.

Mayor Devine told the committee the idea was prompted by a recent federal bill and by publicity in other communities, but said he had heard from only two residents so far. \"Short of it is about within the last year, a congresswoman from Colorado had introduced a zip code bill...and I had probably had 1 individual in the community who had contacted me repeatedly, maybe 2,\" Mayor Devine said.

The conversation centered on whether a single ZIP code would reduce resident confusion about sales tax and online deliveries, and on potential costs to local businesses. \"I think there's gonna be a real cost there,\" one alderman said of reprinting marketing materials and updating business addresses. Members also noted possible effects on auto-insurance rates and delivery routing.

Committee members asked staff and aldermen whether they had received broad constituent interest; most said no. Alderman Keane told the committee he had not heard more than the one constituent and Alderman Haas said he had also not heard widespread demand. Several members suggested leaving the matter as informational unless more residents request action.

No motion or vote was taken. The committee classified the item as an informational discussion and did not direct staff to begin any formal application for a ZIP-code change.

The committee did note procedural unknowns: whether a ZIP-code change would automatically forward mail, how long commercial websites and shipping services would take to update, and that any federal or United States Postal Service steps would be required before local action could have effect. Mayor Devine said he had asked congressional staffers about implementation and they were unable to answer how forwarding or business updates would work.

Committee members said they would monitor constituent response and could return the item to the agenda if more residents asked the city to pursue the change.","Members of the West Allis administration committee discussed whether the city should pursue a single, exclusive ZIP code to reduce confusion around sales tax and deliveries but took no formal action, saying only a few residents had asked for a change and that costs for businesses could be significant.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6203642,"Council committee approves $19,875 contract for West Allis residential market study",0,2172000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3782098-7c6fa25c611c0312e04946804e15921c&start=2172&end=2172","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3782098-7c6fa25c611c0312e04946804e15921c/thumbnail_2172000.jpg","/articles/6203642/West-Allis/Milwaukee-County/Wisconsin/Council-committee-approves-19875-contract-for-West-Allis-residential-market-study","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6203642-c08b96e6b3d458535bb7d0ec618485e8/orig.mp4?Expires=1775914167&Signature=cobj9oRbI4tsdqqNGJbu08QMLzL0XI9LLjQHnMtgRIEhPozc179f4w~UVDA3mlkTAgRD9z9no1pA1jhv4OzrZj65Ff6yg7xj5hoNZNjbDGaB3d~a6zgg8O7SL~0CmVeZBqbkyfFUuL9LAWWdW0IhGlAxL8KDXgWNwgdzL7tkg3XnCqvyhQ2qLhTi0Li8h7z7XK4CL~gAWQnJUYZJjgZmdagcwyJPGgEWoYP9dECgf8nsMLsgAguqANTW~MTAwr1MDcj3EyrX9EST~yO6bfn8djhEhMCTNgam-5JMFmaNoHNrpRVZVBIrFYNr1FkFExyr44Y5KXhsFa4mxcxlNnqIIw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The West Allis administration committee approved a $19,875 contract with Tracy Cross and Associates Inc. to conduct a residential market study for the West Allis housing market.

Committee members said they received an email from Council Member Patrick about the contract; no further debate was recorded. The chair called for a motion, members moved approval and the committee approved the contract by voice vote.

City staff said the study will inform housing policy and planning; contract details and timelines will be handled by Community Development staff and reported back to the committee as work proceeds.","The administration committee approved a $19,875 contract with Tracy Cross and Associates to conduct a residential market study for West Allis; the contract was approved by voice vote with no recorded opposition.","actionData","errors"]

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