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Minutes note: Michael Loughran - Department of Public Works stated 134 vehicles were towed beginning at 6pm. Milwaukee County Transit System had a significant personnel impact of 400 hours.
Ald. Bauman recommended towing to an adjacent street off the marathon course.
Ald. Wade recommended towing to a parking lot at a school in the area of the tows.
Germaine Speth - Department of Public Works stated vehicles must be towed and stored under surviellence for insurance purposes.
Ald. Bauman recommends an Aldermanic information packet in order to mail information to residents.
PO Kovacic - Milwaukee Police Department stated the event went very well, there were 174 employees staffing the event using a combination of overtime and on-duty time.
Ald. Wade congratulated the success of the event, it was well received. More information should be available to residents living on the race course.
Ald. Davis asked how many people participated and what was the revenue?
Chris Ponteri - Milwaukee Marathon stated there was $450,000 in revenue but costs are projected to exceed revenue by $100,000. There were 4,000 registrants. The tentative date for next year is November 6th and 8,000 registrants are anticipated. The marathon season begins in late September. $9,000 was spent on mailings notifying residents within one block of the race course.
Ald. Bohl stated he enjoyed the race, but recommends a website where residents can fnd alternative routes.
Nancy O'Keefe - Historic Third Ward stated that more meetings need to occur with all stakeholders. | Pass | 4:0 |
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