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West Allis committee approves Pickler license, denies Black Bar and holds Rapina's pending paperwork
Summary
Economic and Development Committee approved a Class B/C license for The Pickler, denied a transfer for Black Bar and Bites after repeated police reports of after‑hours serving and on‑premises smoking, approved a new license for Beach Barbecue, and held Rapina Fine Foods' application pending floor‑plan and incorporation documents; the panel also approved TID No. 22.
The City of West Allis Economic and Development Committee on an agenda day considered multiple liquor‑license matters and a tax‑increment district. The committee approved a Class B/C license for Marco West Dallas LLC d/b/a The Pickler at 2550 South Street and reiterated that an on‑premises licensed operator must supervise every alcohol transaction.
Committee members questioned agent Christopher Bur about operations and a self‑service cooler stocked with prepackaged beer. Bur said the venue has opened and that “we actually just opened that,” and described a staffed front desk and trained employees who will check identification before sale. A committee member warned that the city requires an operator or permit holder to be present to supervise…
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