Number
171429
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. BAUMAN
Title
An ordinance establishing a pedestrian mall to be known as “Arena Connector Pedestrian Mall” in the east-west alley and a portion of the north-south alley in the block bounded by West Highland Avenue, West Juneau Avenue, North Old World Third Street and North 4th Street Pedestrian Mall, in the 4th aldermanic district.
Analysis
This ordinance establishes a pedestrian mall in the east-west alley and a portion of the north-south alley in the block bounded by West Highland Avenue, West Juneau Avenue, North Old World Third Street and North 4th Street Pedestrian Mall and, pursuant to Section 62.71(4) of the Wisconsin Statutes, the Common Council finds:
1. That the proposed pedestrian mall will be located primarily in a business district;
2. That there exist reasonably convenient alternate routes for private vehicles to traverse around the proposed pedestrian mall;
3. That unlimited use by private vehicles of the proposed pedestrian mall would endanger pedestrian safety;
4. That properties abutting the proposed pedestrian mall can be reasonably and adequately provided with emergency vehicle services and delivery and receiving of merchandise or materials from other streets;
5. That it is in the public interest to use the proposed pedestrian mall for pedestrian purposes; and
6. That there is no need for preparation of preliminary plans, acquisition of land or use of public funds to improve the proposed pedestrian mall as all plans and improvements will be completed and paid for by a private entity following review and recommendation by the City Plan Commission and upon approval of plans for such improvements by the Common Council.
Body
The Mayor and Common Council of the City of Milwaukee do ordain as follows:
Part 1. Section 113-22 of the Milwaukee Code is created to read:
113-22. Arena Connector Pedestrian Mall.
1. CREATED. In accordance with Sections 66.0905 and 62.71, Wisconsin Statutes, a pedestrian mall is established in an area previously used for vehicular thoroughfare in the east-west alley and a portion of the north-south alley in the block bounded by West Highland Avenue, West Juneau Avenue, North Old World Third Street and the North 4th Street Pedestrian Mall. The designated area shall be limited to pedestrian and to emergency, maintenance and utility related vehicles.
2. AREA AND LOCATIONS. The area and locations included in the pedestrian mall established under this section are specifically described as follows:
The east-west 20-foot wide alley and a portion of the north-south 20-foot wide alley as platted in Block 42 of Plat of the Town of Milwaukee on the West Side of the River, a recorded subdivision, in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 29, Township 7 North, Range 22 East, described as follows: Commencing at the northeast corner of Lot 9 in said Block 42; thence Westerly, along the north line of Lot 9, to the northwest corner of Lot 9; thence Southerly, along the west line of Lot 9, to a point in the south line of the north 8.00 feet of Lot 9; thence Westerly, along the westerly extension of said south line, to a point in the east line of Certified Survey Map No. 8878, thence Northerly, along said east line, to a point in the westerly extension of the north line of the south 8.00 feet of Lot 5 in said Block 42; thence Easterly, along said westerly extension, to a point in the west line of Lot 5; thence Southerly, along the west line of Lot 5 and Lot 8 in said Block 42, to the southwest corner of Lot 8; thence Easterly, along the south line of Lot 8 to the southeast corner of Lot 8; thence Southerly to the point of commencement.
3. MAP ON FILE. A map of the pedestrian mall area described in sub. 2 is on file with the city clerk.
Drafter
Mary L. Schanning
Deputy City Attorney
1/8/18
1050-2014-2970:245547