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File #: 110282    Version:
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 6/14/2011 In control: PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
On agenda: Final action: 7/26/2011
Effective date: 8/12/2011    
Title: A substitute ordinance to convert portions of East and West Wells Street and North 2nd Street from one-way operation to 2-way operation.
Sponsors: ALD. BAUMAN
Indexes: TRAFFIC CONTROL REGULATIONS
Attachments: 1. Milwaukee Comprehensive Plan, 2. Proposed Sub A, 3. Documents submitted by Ald. Bauman, 4. Letter to Ald. Bauman from WI Center District, 5. Letter in support, 6. Hearing Notice List, 7. Proposed layout plan by Mr. Polenske, 8. Notice Published on 8-11-11
Date Ver.Action ByActionResultTallyAction DetailsMeeting DetailsVideo
8/11/20113 CITY CLERK PUBLISHED   Action details Meeting details Not available
8/4/20113 MAYOR SIGNED   Action details Meeting details Not available
7/26/20113 COMMON COUNCIL PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Meeting details Not available
7/26/20113 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE RECONSIDERED

Minutes note: Individuals present: Ald. Bauman who presented a letter requested by the Public Safety Committee where he stated his willingness to accommodate the conventions center regarding special events where they feel is important to block the area along Wells street. Mr. Jeff Polenske - City Engineer Mr. Robert F. Seefeld - Director of Building Service, Wisconsin Center District
Pass4:0 Action details Meeting details Not available
7/26/20113 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGEPass4:0 Action details Meeting details Not available
7/14/20112 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTED

Minutes note: Individuals present: Ald. Bauman - 4th Aldermanic District Jeff Polenske - City Engineer Ald. Puente moved to accept proposed sub C. There were no objections. Mr. Polenske presented the members with proposed layout plans. Ald. Puente moved to make this part of the record. There were no objections. Individuals in Favor: Steffanie Sherman - 108 W wells St Jeff Stainbach - Business owner on Wisconsin Ave Stacie Callies - Executive Director West Town Association Debra Stevenson - Moser Restaurants, resident and owner of parking structure Brian Ward - Business owner Brian Lucas - Marriott Hotel Individuals not in favor: Paul Upchurch - President & CEO Visit Milwaukee Julie Cudahy - Cudahy Tower Apartments Administration Nancy Collette - Isaac's Family Unlimited (parking structure on 4th and Wells St) Ald. Witkowski moved to amend the file regarding the length of change 6th street to third street. Failed 2-3 (Ald. Davis, Witkowiak, Donovan voted no) Ald. Davis moved to Hold to the Call of the Chair. Prevailed 3-2 (Ald. Witkowiak and Donovan voted no) There will be a Special Public Safety Committee Meeting on Tuesday, Jyly 26 before Common Council Meeting.
Pass5:0 Action details Meeting details Not available
7/14/20113 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIRPass5:0 Action details Meeting details Not available
7/11/20112 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE HEARING NOTICES SENT   Action details Meeting details Not available
7/11/20112 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE HEARING NOTICES SENT   Action details Meeting details Not available
6/23/20111 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTED

Minutes note: Individuals present: Ald. Bauman Jeff Polenski - Dept of Public Works - City Engineers Ald. Puente moved Sub B accepted. (State St is NOT PART OF THIS FILE) Ald. Buaman submitted article published June 19, 2008, Conversion to two-way streets revs up Vancouver retailers, Planning process, Petition signed by business owners and residents of the area, email received June 23, 2011 from Greg Jay, Ald. Puente moved all these documents be made part of the record. Prevailed 3-1 (Ald. Puente objected to accept the petition document into the permanent record). Individuals present in Opposition: Chairman of WI Center District - Atty. Franklyn Gimbel 400 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI 53203 Ald. Puente moved to make part of the record letter dated Feb 18th, 2011 submitted by Mr. Gimbel. There were no objections. Erica Anderson - Shops of Grand Ave Nancy Colletti - parking facility Individuals in favor: Claude Crafcheck Kate Borders- East Town Association Executive Director Jeff Sherman
Pass4:0 Action details Meeting details Not available
6/23/20111 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIRPass4:0 Action details Meeting details Not available
6/20/20111 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE HEARING NOTICES SENT   Action details Meeting details Not available
6/14/20110 COMMON COUNCIL ASSIGNED TO   Action details Meeting details Not available
Number
110282
Version
SUBSTITUTE 3
Reference
 
Sponsor
ALD. BAUMAN
Title
A substitute ordinance to convert portions of East and West Wells Street and North 2nd Street from one-way operation to 2-way operation.
Analysis
This ordinance converts the following street segments from one-way operation to 2-way operation during the upcoming reconstruction of the Juneau Avenue and Wisconsin Avenue bridges:
 
1.      East and West Wells Street from North Prospect Avenue to North 6th Street (currently eastbound traffic only).
 
2.      North 2nd Street from West Wells Street to West Michigan Street (currently southbound traffic only).
Body
Whereas, On October 12, 2010, the Common Council adopted File Number 100235, a resolution  approving the Downtown Area Comprehensive Plan Update as an element of Milwaukee Overall Comprehensive Plan; and
 
Whereas, The Downtown Area Comprehensive Plan Update recommends the conversion of several one-way Downtown streets (including Wells and 2nd Streets) to 2-way traffic; and
 
Whereas, The benefits of conversion of one-way streets to 2-way traffic include:
 
1.      Slower traffic speeds, which result in fewer speed-limit violations and, potentially, fewer and less-serious traffic accidents.
 
2.      Decreased vehicle-miles-traveled (resulting from more direct routes and less "driving around the block").
 
3.      Improved customer access to businesses, which in turn stimulates the creation of new businesses and jobs, supports business retention efforts, improves commercial-space occupancy rates and rent levels, and strengthens the property tax base.
 
4.      Potential improvements to pedestrian safety, particularly stemming from slower traffic speeds and fewer unconventional turning movements.
 
; and
 
Whereas, Two-way operation of Wells and 2nd Streets during the upcoming reconstruction of the Juneau Avenue and Wisconsin Avenue bridges will be highly beneficial in terms of ensuring the smooth, efficient movement of Downtown vehicular traffic, including mass-transit vehicles, throughout the 2011-2012 construction season; now, therefore
 
The Mayor and Common Council of the City of Milwaukee do ordain as follows:
 
Part 1.  Section 101-22-1 of the Code relating to one-way streets is amended by striking the following:
 
"On East and West Wells Street from North Prospect Avenue to North 6th Street eastbound"
 
"On North 2nd Street from West Wells Street to West Michigan Street southbound"
 
Part 2.  Section 101-22-1 of the Code relating to one-way streets is amended by adding the following:
 
"On North 2nd Street from North Plankinton Avenue to West Wells Street southbound"
 
"On North 2nd Street from West Michigan Street to West St. Paul Avenue southbound"
Requestor
 
Drafter
LRB128937-5
Jeffrey D. Osterman
07/14/2011