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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-184.docMAY 25, 2004 (CARRIED 6-1P LOST AS AMENDED PURPOSE: INITIATED BY: REVISED 04-184 LAID OVER RESOLUTION WITHDRAWN ) APPROVE COMBINATION "CLASS B" LICENSES CITY CLERK WHEREAS, an application for a license has been made, fees deposited, and all legal procedures have been taken as per Ordinance of the City of Oshkosh, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Oshkosh that the following licenses be granted: COMBINATION "CLASS B" LICENSE (MAY 26, 2004 thru JUNE 30, 2004} NAME AND ADDRESS: LOCATION OF PREMISES: A) DURANGO (Durango's Inc.) ...................................................... 2070 S. Koeller Street Agent: Rafael Escamilla, 1016 N Gammon Road, Madison B) FEVER PITCH ENTERTAINMENT .................................................. 445 N. Main Street Lucinda M. Vette, 5050 Lake Road C) HARBOR BAR ............................................................................. 2015 Harrison Street Loren Frank, 1950 Oshkosh Avenue D) HERO'S ........................................................................................... 430 N. Main Street Timothy Merten, 1087 Cozy Lane E) IIKO PATRICK'S .............................................................................. 430 N. Main Street Sarah liko Quest, 849 N. Main Street F) LA HACIENDA (LA Hacienda de los Cabral, Inc.) ................... 2107 N. Jackson Street Agent: Olga L. Cabral, 609 Nicolet Avenue G) APPLICANT WITHDREW APPLICATION H) TIMES TO REMEMBER .................................................................. 811 Oregon Street Kelly L. Klemm, 1503 Jefferson Street (NOTE: eight applicants for one license) Indicates Revision AMENDED TO DELETE APPLICANTS A, C, D, E, F & H Durango's Mexican Restaurant 2070 S. Koeller St. Oshkosh, WI City Of Oshkosh Oshkosh, WI Attn: Liquor licensing department: Hi, my name is Rafael Escamilla the owner/agent of Durango's Mexican Restaurant. I have been in Oshkosh, WI for three years and have really enjoyed doing business here. In the meantime, I have had a lot of customers that have been brought through the area for the EAA or Packer games and many customers have asked for margaritas and mixed drinks. When the waiters tell the customers that we do not serve alcohol, only beer and wine some customers have left to go to another establishment. As you know, the restaurant business is a hard business to survive in, I appreciate that you contacted me to apply for the liquor license. If you have any questions about the application please feel free to call me at any time (608) 217-1088 Sincerely, Rafael Escamilla Liquor License-Letter of Intent Our organization's desire to obtain a liquor license in the city of Oshkosh centers on finding a home base for Fever Pitch Magazine and Music. Fever Pitch is a nationally recognized independent magazine and record label that has its roots imbedded deeply in the Fox Valley. Our main goal is to use our talents and connections to bring original arts and entertainment to an area that is starving for something exciting and new. Currently Fever Pitch is a Limited Liability Company operating as a magazine and record label. Because of the addition of some new members and our new plan to open a club, Fever Pitch will soon be reorganized as two separate LLCs working towards the same goal. Fever Pitch LLC will remain a magazine and record label, but will also become an entertainment promotions company as well. Fever Pitch LLC will be responsible for bringing in acts to the club. The new sister organization, FPE (Fever Pitch Entertainment) will be the actual bar/club itself. Lucinda Vette d/b/a FPE is applying for the liquor license as an individual, however the businesses will be working symbiotically toward the development of the FeverPitch venue. The Background of Fever Pitch LLC Fever Pitch's staffis a collection of writers, artists, musicians, music/film retailers, and many others, spread across America. Every member at one time or another lived, worked, and in some cases were educated in Oshkosh and the Fox Valley area. We are currently in production of our 9th issue of the magazine, and there are seven Cds slated for release this summer alone. We have made quite a name for ourselves on both the local, national, and international levels, and soon hope to be recognized as one of the leading voices in the world of independent art, music, and film. phone 920.203.9562 / email contact~feverpitchfever,com What Industry Folks and Critics are Saying About Fever Pitch on a National Level "From the perspective of a publicist for an independent record label, and from the perspective of a music fan, Fever Pitch is a real asset to the music world. They choose to highlight and educate the public about a variety of music-related issues /articles in which few other magazines have ever taken interest. Rather than bowing to the wishes of marketing teams and publicity hype, the staff of Fever Pitch are truly independent thinkers, and introspective writers /educators. I wish that all independent music magazines were as open-minded and easy to deal with as Fever Pitch" -Sam Hunt. Thrill Jockey Records "An Independent, genre-defying voice in music criticism, Fever Pitch reminds us that there is a space in which jazz and experimental music of all kinds can still be discussed alongside rock -n-roll. Informed and informative, full of humor and variety, Fever Pitch is engaging in both its insight into familiar artists and its introduction of the more obscure." -Cory O'Malley editor Metro. PoP Magazine "What drew me to Fever Pitch was the synergy of design, music and film. FP stood out on an already crowded magazine stand. I'm what yOu would call a magazine junkie. And when I found FP in my small town bookstore I was hooked. In fact I enjoyed the magazine so much that I tracked the editor down to see if l could write for them. FP represents what is missing in zines today, an independent voice." -Lance Weiler Independent Filmmaker, Writer, Producer "How and Why?"- Fever Pitch in Oshkosh Although many of FP's staff no longer lives in the area, all of us have been trying to find a way to give something back to the community where we met, befriended one another, and initially formed the company. After much thought and research,, the unanimous decision has been a promotions company and concert venue of some type. With our talents and connections we could put a new, legitimate, nationally recognized, artistic face on Oshkosh and the surrounding areas. We are in constant contact with the local, statewide, Midwest, and national music scenes. Our goal is to bring something here that does not exist north of Milwaukee, Madison, or even Chicago for that matter. Part 1-Fever Pitch "the club" We have finally found a building that will be almost perfect for our needs, not only in terms of size and space, but also location. The Time Theatre on the 400 block of Main Street is a beautiful, historic venue that has long been in need ofa faceiift. To be a success, it also needs to be mn by a creative team of artists, business folk, and thinkers who have the connections to bring truly interesting acts and entertainment to Oshkosh, as well as understanding the community enough to attract local support and interest. We feel that Fever Pitch fits the bill perfectly, and we will do anything to make it a successful endeavor. Our plans are to renovate the building and with the help of its owners, and bring it up to code. The idea is to mm the ground floor into a concert venue/bar, where we will showcase some of the best live music, theatre, and comedy the world has to offer, from jazz to classical as well as from rock to techno. The stage will also be set up to do live recordings at any time, much like Mongo's in Appleton. This will be a benefit to local music and musicians, national acts that record there for Fever Pitch Music will bring mom attention to the city, and it will allow us to produce commercials, film and audio, in-house. When there is not an act performing downstairs we will be playing selections from our massive company vinyl record collection, as well as new, yet sometimes unheard of, promotional music that is sent to us from hundreds of record labels on a daily basis. The upstairs will remain a movie theatre that will show films daily from many different genres. Our focus will mainly be on independent, documentary, foreign, and classic films. The films will all be free to the public, and you will be able to consume alcoholic beverages while you watch! This idea has worked VERY well in bigger cities; there should be no reason it cannot work here, if done right. There is even the possibility of bringing independent and documentary filmmakers in to screen and discuss their films with a live audience! The key is to give the people what they want already, and at the same time to turn them on to new things they may not be aware of. Part 2- Fever Pitch Promotions We at Fever Pitch understand the mindset and values of this community very, very well. So it is obvious to us that a venue under our direction in this area must cater to many different types of styles, age groups, and tastes. We understand that many people will only come out to see artists that they immediately recognize, right away. Therefore, it is our intention to start an entertainment promotions company to help book and bring bigger and better acts to Oshkosh at many different locations. Through our magazine and record label contacts we can get touch with almost any act you can imagine. Our goal here is to reach all ages from 12 and up. We have already started talking to people about working with venues like the Grand Opera House, Studio Hall, and the soon to be competed Waterfest grounds. Benefits and Risks We are very aware that most bars/taverns are bound for failure within a very short period of time. That is why when making your decision we ask that you think of us as a beneficial, much-needed, very hip entertainment option for the area first, and as a bar second. Downtown Oshkosh is starving for culture and entertainment. When hunting for a success story, you need look no farther than the amazing improvements that have been made to Appleton's College Avenue, which now supports a very attractive, diverse, financially thriving, multi-genre, happening scene. It gives you the old fashioned downtown flavor, with a very modem look and attitude. We see similar things happening in Oshkosh in the near future, if we all pull together and rally to the cause. Fever Pitch could very well be the catalyst needed to push Oshkosh into a downtown cultural Renaissance. Again, we could take this idea ANYWHERE, but we want to give something back to our community. Please keep in mind; College Ave has NOTHING like Fever Pitch is proposing. Why Not Just Be a Concert Venue? Why is a Liquor License Needed? As I stated before, we know this area very well. In order to get people to come to a venue like we are proposing, the ability to serve alcohol is a must have. In order to get people to try new things, you must give them what they are used to having first. We think that people will flock to refreshing, live entertainment if they can still be allowed to drink at competitive Oshkosh prices. We have spoken to make bar owners on Main Street and their opinion is that having Fever Pitch downtown would HELP and not hurt their businesses. Some More ThinKs We Already Have in the Works · Fever Pitch as a whole is comprised of entrepreneurs, journalists, music and film educators, retail and entertainment business people, innovative actors/musicians/filmmakers, recording engineers, producers, philosophers, and even a lawyer! We understand what we are getting into and have the knowledge and the drive to make the venture a success. We are working on an idea for a small unique shuttle that would nm free of charge from the UWO campus to Main Street. Other downtown bar owners agree that it would help to encourage the THOUSANDS of students only four blocks away to come to the 400- 600 blocks~ · We have vast ties with both UWO and Lawrence University music and art schools. It is our intention to expand our connections to colleges in the area including, Ripon College, UW Fox Valley, Marion College, UW Green Bay, and UW Stevens Point. All of these schools are within an hour or so from Oshkosh and in our opinion, if marketed correctly, we could see an influx of visiting students. Especially when we are throwing larger shows. · The UWO Recording and Music Business departments are hungry to use the new skills they are learning. However, they have no place besides the university in which to get some "real world" experience. We would like to offer our venue and services to them. · To further promote our venue and shows, as well as other events in the community we would like to set up a smaller, 8-12 page, newsprint version of Fever Pitch exclusively for distribution in the Fox Valley. In it we would feature interviews and articles about artists we are bringing to town and working with. To get people to pick it up, we would like to do something comedic/fake news along the lines of The Onion or Vice Magazine. It could easily be paid for with some basic local advertising to promote Oshkosh's new "scene" by the businesses involved. We would then distribute them by hand and in bundles monthly to "hotspots" within an hour radius of Oshkosh. Namely, college campuses, music stores, coffee houses, art shops, etc. · Acts we would bring in would have something for everybody. Rock, jazz, classical, country, hip-hop, techno and everything else under the sun! These are acts that probably have NEVER been to the area before. · We also intend to bring in comedians, theatre groups, spoken word people, guest speakers, and much more. · The films we would show would be very different from anything in Wisconsin. There would most likely be themed show times like: documentary Wednesday, or classic film Friday. · We would also like to reach out to many different age groups as well. There would be things like classic and strange cartoons on S. aturday morning for the kids, and classic movies after church on Sundays for the older folks, etc. Thank you for considering this request. Questions, comments and queries are welcomed. '~rely, Lucinda M. Vette d/b/a FPE Applicant 2015 Harrison St. ~~'"-~/ i formerly operated the Harbor Lounge at the Howard Johnson Inn at 1919 Omro Rd in Oshkosh. To whom it may concern: For 15+ years I ran a friendly peaceful place for people to meet for a sociable drink and intend to do the same at the new location on Harrison St. Again I Will keep the same hours of opening in the late afternoon, catering to friendly people who stop by and like to meet the same. Sincerely, Loren Frank P.O. Box 1492 Oshkosh, WI 54903 May 10, 2004 Request for a Liquor License Submitted by Timothy Merten-owner of 430 N. Main St. The purpose of this application is to provide a liquor license for the Hero's Restaurant site located at 430 N. Main St. The Hero's location was formerly the President Bar from 1930 to the early 60's. In the late 70's, 430 N. Main St. was remodeled and named Hero's Sub & Paste Shop. For the last 25 years Hero's has Operated as a sandwich shop (with a beer license) but like many downtown businesses Hero's has had its financial troubles. An additional revenue source from liquor sale would certainly help Hero's financial stability. The Hero's property is currently listed with a commercial property realtor. The listing includes both the real estate (which includes a recently remodeled dining and bar area) and all restaurant and bar equipment (coolers, refrigerators, grills, tables, chairs, etc.). This packaging allows Hero's to be offered as a modem turnkey business. There is considerable interest to reopen Hero's as a restaurant/bar including one offer to purchase. All interests in the property including the offer to purchase are contingent upon securing a liquor license. A liquor license would energize the transformation of the Hero's site from a vacant downtown building with a great deal of potential to an up and going stable downtown business. My intent if awarded a liquor license is to immediately sell and work with the new owner to re-open as soon as possible. In Conclusion, the missing link between a motivated seller and a motivated buyer is a liquor license which could literally allow the Hero's site to be opened overnight building on the success of Oshkosh's downtown redevelopment plan. Sincerely, T~thy Merten May14,2004 Dear City Council, We are writing this letter to gain your support for the corresponding liquor licehse which we are applying for. We hope to accomplish this by presenting you with our vision. Our vision starts with 4~N. Main St. The last time it was occupied was by 'Heros', almost one year ago. It is our intent to purchase the vacant property and transform it into a dashing and fashionable establishment featuring fine food and higher end drinks. Our drinks will include a large variety of top shelf liquor, a large venue of wine, Old Fashions, and a unique selection of Martini recipes available to our customers. We will have live music of various types including Contemporary and Classical Jazz, Folk, and Blues. These talents will be supplied with some help from Kurt Stein of Fever Pitch Magazine. We feel that locating 'IikoPatrick's' on Main St. will assist in the redevelopment and prosperity of the downtown area. We want to attract more customers to the downtown where we can share them with similar establishments such as 'Peabody's', 'Oblio's', and 'The Chalice'. Some of our food products will be purchased from Main St. suppliers, such as 'Schoenberger's' in an effort to support local business. During the daytime, members of the community will have the convenience of being able to eat lunch While doing some shopping downtown. Renovation of the building will include a face lift for the front of the building, reflecting the name ~IikoPatrick~s'. Inside, we will expose more of the natural brick walls~ The kitchen will be pushed bacl/in the building, taking it out of Patron's view, eliminating an eye soar} and wiil open up mom space, we will be working out of an updated kitchen, making our menu more diverse than the preexisting 'Heros'.' The reslrooms will also be relocated fowards the rear of the build'mg to open up more space. There are several features we want to add in order to bring a unique aunosphere and posh clientele to the downtown. We envision having slate or marble behind the bar with water running over it. It will be accented by lights of various color enveloping the water spilling over the slate or marble. We also want to create a backlit glass ceiling resembling the night sky, airbrushed in midnight and azure blues. Them will appear to be a twinkling of distant constellations. Rather than the common beer signs, we will have fine art and historical photographs of downtown Oshkosh on display. It is our intent to show the beauty of downtown Oshkosh "On The Water" with the fusion of modem and antique elements. We have received support from many local tavern and restaurant owners in our quest to operate a successful bus'mess, many of which have akeady helped in our initial planning. Receiving a liquor license is an essential component of many successful restaurants, bars, markets, and other food or beverage retail businesses. It will be essential to our daytime business to maintain a steady nightthne income. When we combIne a daytime and nighttime income we will be able to accomplish our goals. May14,2004 ~Rory Krueger (920)216-1541 4678 Ct. Rd.S Oshkosh, WI54904 Experience: Previously -Auto/Diesel Technician -Service Writer/Foreman. Responsibilities include scheduling, billing, invoices, workload and flow for 30 other technicians. -Team Leader. In charge of presenting employee's ideas to the upper management. -Spent last year looking at other investment vehicles such as intemet, used cars, reality, and shop services. Sarah Quest (920) 232-5147 849 N. Main St. Oshkosh, WI 54901 Experience: Previously -Display (Accessou) specialist for 'The Gap' and also as a Sales Associate -Bartended at 5 bars -Cocktail waitress at 1 martini lounge -Night Manager. In charge of 5 other bartenders, training new bartenders, dividing tips, locking up the money, and making sure the bar is properly shut down. ~ ' Presently -Bartending at 2 bars -Sole Proprietor of Mod-Bod, Body Jewelry and Accessories. Owner operated since Aug. 1s~, 2000. Perform bookkeeping, orders, and sal~s taxes. Please contact us to further discuss the details of this project. 05/11/04 I would like to obtain the combination class B license at La Hacienda located at 2107 N Jackson St. My business has been open as of April 30, 2004. I feel that my business would greatly benefit from the license due to the fact that there aren't many north side establishments. Therefore I would like to be able to serve margaritas to my customers. If the council would choose me I would make use of this combination class B license right away. Sincerely, Liria Daisy Ortiz May 13, 2004 To Whom It May Concern: I am applying for a Combination Class B Liquor License for 428 North Main Street. If awarded the license, my intent is to further pursue the possibility of opening a "Cafe" style restaurant that offers simple food dishes during restaurant hours and is open later in the evening with a "Lounge" style bar atmosphere. Having a liquor license for this establishment is essential in order to generate enough revenue to operate the business. The license would allow us to stay open later in the evening and generate income as well as being open during daytime hours. 428 North Main Street is in the heart of Downtown Oshkosh. In order to enhance and improve the quality of the Downtown, establishments like this are essential to bring people into the area on a daily basis as their destination. I believe that this type of establishment would compliment the existing bars and restaurants in the Downtown. Thank you in advance for your consideration of my application for a Combination Class B Liquor License. Sincerely, Megan Hoopman BUSINESS PROPOSAL "TIMES TO REMEMBER BAR AND RESTAURANT Concept: We plan to entertain our clientele with changing settings inside the establishment to resemble different periods of history. We look forward to entertaining and educating our guests. Entertainment: Along with environment the establishment will have mysteries to solve with clues inside the bar and restaurant that patrons will solve with opportunities to win prizes; which include meals, T-shirts ETC. Themes of entertainment include major periods of war. periods piracy on the high sea, the roaring 20's, and local historical times and much more. Targeted clientele: ages 25 to 40 years of age. Estimated cost and allocated funds: food survice estimated = 22,000 bar service estimated = 31,500 repairs and remodeling = 35,000 operation and start up costs = 16,000 Time period hoping to open will be between end of July to early September. ~ ~c~ ~ ? ~4 ~o ~ &~.~ ~ot Desired location is on Kelly Klemm