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Common Council upholds 20-day suspension of Brothers Bar and Grill license after downtown assaults
Summary
The Milwaukee Common Council approved a 20-day suspension of the Class B tavern/public entertainment and food dealer license for Brothers Bar and Grill at 1209–13 N. Water St., citing police reports of assaults and disturbances. Owners disputed the need for closure and emphasized cooperation with the Milwaukee Police Department.
The Milwaukee Common Council voted to approve the licensing committee's recommendation to suspend the Class B tavern/public entertainment and food dealer license for Brothers Bar and Grill (1209–13 North Water Street) for 20 days after police reports linked operations at the premise to multiple assaults and disturbances.
The suspension, recorded in file 250168, was adopted by roll call with 13 ayes, 1 no and 1 excused. Alderman Peter Bergellis cast the lone no vote during the final council adoption; the licensing committee had originally recommended the 20-day suspension.
Why it matters: Council members said the suspension is intended to respond to a series of public-safety incidents tied to patrons of the establishment and to underscore expectations for management and cooperation with law enforcement in the Downtown Entertainment District.
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