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Consideration of application for a new Class "B" Beer and Reserve "Class B" Liquor license by North 48 MKE LLC, d/b/a North 48 Bar, 7603 W. State Street, Jordan Cole - Agent, for the period ending June 30, 2026
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Submitted by:
Zach Kessler, Director of Municipal Services
Deyanira Nevarez, City Clerk/Management Analyst
Department:
Department of Municipal Services - City Clerk’s Office
A. Issue
North 48 MKE LLC, d/b/a North 48 Bar, has applied for a new retail Class “B” Beer and Reserve “Class B” Liquor license for the 2025-2026 license period for the premises located at 7603 W. State Street.
B. Background/Options
North 48 MKE LLC plans to open a craft cocktail and beer bar establishment at 7603 W. State Street. The Common Council approved a conditional use permit for the establishment during its November 18, 2025, meeting. More information can be found in the application materials included in the agenda packet.
A background check was conducted on the Agent, Jordan Cole. No violations substantially related to licensing activities were found. The Agent meets all other qualifications of Wis. Stat. Ch. 125.
The City currently has two available Reserve “Class B” Liquor licenses.
C. Department Reviews
Police: No issues.
Fire: No issues.
Health: No issues.
Development: No issues.
Attorney: No issues.
Finance: No outstanding taxes or bills.
D. Recommendation
I recommend the Common Council grant a new Class “B” Beer and Reserve “Class B” Liquor license to North 48 MKE LLC, d/b/a North 48 Bar, for the period ending June 30, 2026, for the premises located at 7603 W. State Street, with Jordan Cole as the appointed agent.