Meeting Details

Meeting Name: PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 6/10/2026 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall Room 301-B
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260187 11.ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving levying of assessments and construction of assessable public improvement projects at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City cost of these projects approved by this resolution is estimated to be $156,000 for a total estimated cost of $170,000.

Minutes note: Appeared Holly Rutenbeck (DPW) 3rd Aldermanic District Alley between E. Bradford Ave., N. Prospect Ave., N. Stowell Ave., E. Webster Pl. (ST212160107). Concrete alley pavement reconstruction, replace some abutting walk or driveway approaches, grading, storm drainage facilities, and permeable pavement as necessary. No public testimony Ald. Brower moved approval. There were no objections.
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260188 02.ResolutionResolution determining it necessary to make various assessable public improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City engineering cost estimated to be $25,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $200,000.

Minutes note: Appeared Holly Rutenbeck (DPW)
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260189 03.ResolutionResolution determining it necessary to make various nonassessable public improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City engineering cost estimated to be $150,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $150,000.

Minutes note: Appeared Holly Rutenbeck (DPW)
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260190 04.ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving construction of nonassessable public improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City construction cost estimated to be $2,882,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $5,391,000.

Minutes note: Appeared Holly Rutenbeck (DPW)
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260190 1 ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving construction of nonassessable public improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City construction cost estimated to be $2,882,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $5,391,000.

Minutes note: Appeared Holly Rutenbeck (DPW)
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251256 15.ResolutionSubstitute resolution assigning the honorary street name Carl E. Hunt to North 47th Street between West Burleigh Street and West Roosevelt Drive in the 7th Aldermanic District.

Minutes note: Appeared Cara Hunt-spoke on behalf of her father, a former firefighter and adjunct professor who coached volleyball at King High School for 17 years. Appeared Dessalegn Bekele (DPW) Appeared John Brey (DPW)
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251556 16.ResolutionSubstitute resolution assigning the honorary street name José A. Olivieri to South 9th Street between West Mineral Street and West Washington Street in the 12th Aldermanic District.

Minutes note: Appeared Dessalegn Bekele (DPW) Appeared John Brey (DPW) Nominator was not present.
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251688 17.ResolutionSubstitute resolution assigning the honorary street name Shirley Smith to North 111th Street from West Green Tree Road to West Daphne Street in the 5th Aldermanic District.

Minutes note: Appered Ray Banks and Eva Roberson-provided emotional testimony regarding Ms. Smith, describing her as the "matriarch" of the Heritage subdivision and a dedicated community leader at St. Mark’s AME Church. Appeared Ald. Westmorlad Appeared Dessalegn Bekele (DPW) Appeared John Brey (DPW)
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251689 18.ResolutionSubstitute resolution assigning the honorary street name Mary L. McCormick to North Prospect Avenue from East State Street to East Mason Street in the 4th Aldermanic District.

Minutes note: Appeared Barbara Velez (from the Rotary Club of Milwaukee)-spoke about Ms. McCormick’s 25-year tenure as Executive Director of the Rotary Club of Milwaukee, highlighting her work on the Milwaukee Urban Stables and scholarship programs. Appeared Dessalegn Bekele (DPW) Appeared John Brey (DPW)
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252149 19.ResolutionSubstitute resolution assigning the honorary street name Mrs. Cherrye J. Trotman to West Roosevelt Drive from North 20th Street to North Teutonia Avenue in the 1st Aldermanic District.

Minutes note: Pastor Alex Erdmann, Dr. Enid Trotman, and others provided extensive testimony about Mrs. Trotman’s legacy as a teacher, mentor, and civil rights advocate who was a personal friend of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Alderwoman Pratt expressed support but noted that naming streets in this historic area can sometimes be contentious among neighbors. Appeared Dessalegn Bekele (DPW) Appeared John Brey (DPW)
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260132 110.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to state requirements for recycling and other purposes.

Minutes note: Appeared Max Drickey (LRB)
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260132 2 OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to state requirements for recycling and other purposes.

Minutes note: Appeared Max Drickey (LRB)
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260051 011.ResolutionResolution authorizing an easement with Wisconsin Electric Power Company on City of Milwaukee property at 823 South 4th Street, in the 12th Aldermanic District.

Minutes note: Appeared Rosita Ross (DCD)
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260174 012.ResolutionResolution authorizing an easement with Wisconsin Electric Power Company on City of Milwaukee property at 3401 West Meinecke Avenue, in the 15th Aldermanic District.

Minutes note: Appeared Rosita Ross (DCD)
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260150 013.ResolutionResolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute State/Municipal Agreements for a State-Let Highway Project with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the construction of IH-43 Airport Freeway, 92nd Street Bridge, and to set up funds for construction at an estimated total cost of $9,650,000 with an estimated City share of $5,500 and a grantor share of $9,645,400.

Minutes note: Appeared Joshua Iwen (DPW)
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260156 014.ResolutionResolution authorizing the proper City officials to execute State Municipal Agreements with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the City of Milwaukee utility alterations in conjunction with the I-94 East West, Early Grading (Menomonee River - 32nd Street) Reconstruction Project, at a total estimated cost of $45,065,200, with an estimated grantor share of $45,047,600 and an estimated City share of $17,600.

Minutes note: Appeared Joshua Iwen (DPW)
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260158 015.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works and Comptroller to execute utility agreements with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for work on City facilities in conjunction with the I-94 East West, Early Grading (Menomonee River - 32nd Street) contract work with a total estimated cost of $12,720.00, with an estimated grantor share of $11,448.00 and an estimated City share of $1,272.00.

Minutes note: Appeared Joshua Iwen (DPW)
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260191 016.ResolutionResolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a document titled “2nd Revision State/Municipal Agreement for a State-Let Highway Project” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the programming, design, real estate acquisition, and construction of West Fond du Lac Avenue (STH 145) from North 19th Street to North 12th Street, and to set up additional funds for design engineering at an estimated total cost of $620,000 with an estimated City share of $155,000 and a grantor share of $465,000.

Minutes note: Appeared David Tapia (DPW)
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260191 0 ResolutionResolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a document titled “2nd Revision State/Municipal Agreement for a State-Let Highway Project” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the programming, design, real estate acquisition, and construction of West Fond du Lac Avenue (STH 145) from North 19th Street to North 12th Street, and to set up additional funds for design engineering at an estimated total cost of $620,000 with an estimated City share of $155,000 and a grantor share of $465,000.

Minutes note: Alderwoman Taylor raised concerns about the poor condition of the road further north, David Tapia (Major Projects Manager) clarified that reconstruction is planned for 19th to Capitol, while the section from Capitol to 68th is currently programmed for resurfacing.
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260191 0 ResolutionResolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a document titled “2nd Revision State/Municipal Agreement for a State-Let Highway Project” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the programming, design, real estate acquisition, and construction of West Fond du Lac Avenue (STH 145) from North 19th Street to North 12th Street, and to set up additional funds for design engineering at an estimated total cost of $620,000 with an estimated City share of $155,000 and a grantor share of $465,000.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass5:0 Action details Video Video
260195 017.ResolutionResolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a document titled “1st Revision State/Municipal Agreement for a State-Let STP-Urban Project” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the programming, design, and construction of East/West Locust Street - North 7th Street to North Holton Street.

Minutes note: Appeared David Tapia (DPW)
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260200 018.ResolutionResolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a document titled “3rd Revision State/Municipal Agreement for a State-Let Local Bridge Project” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the programming, design, and construction of West Grange Avenue (B-40-0500) Over Canadian Pacific Railway.

Minutes note: Appeared David Tapia (DPW)
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260196 019.ResolutionResolution relating to application, acceptance and execution of funding of a Green Solutions grant from MMSD for the installation of eight green alleys to be constructed as part of the City’s 2026 alley reconstruction program and authorizing entry into a post installation Maintenance Covenant with MMSD, in the 2nd, 3rd, 6th, 7th, 8th, 10th, and 15th Aldermanic Districts.

Minutes note: Appeared Solomon Bekele (DPW)
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260199 020.ResolutionSubstitute resolution directing the City Comptroller to setup funds to a previously executed document titled “Grant Agreement Under the Fiscal Year 2022 Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Program” with the United States Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration for the programming, design and construction of pedestrian accessibility and safety improvements at up to 26 intersections city-wide on West Capitol Drive, West Atkinson Avenue, South 16th Street, West Greenfield Avenue and West Forest Home Avenue for final design, right-of-way, and utility coordination at an estimated total cost of $550,000 with an estimated City share of $110,000 and a grantor share of $440,000.

Minutes note: Appeared David Tapia (DPW)
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260199 1 ResolutionSubstitute resolution directing the City Comptroller to setup funds to a previously executed document titled “Grant Agreement Under the Fiscal Year 2022 Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Program” with the United States Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration for the programming, design and construction of pedestrian accessibility and safety improvements at up to 26 intersections city-wide on West Capitol Drive, West Atkinson Avenue, South 16th Street, West Greenfield Avenue and West Forest Home Avenue for final design, right-of-way, and utility coordination at an estimated total cost of $550,000 with an estimated City share of $110,000 and a grantor share of $440,000.

Minutes note: Appeared David Tapia (DPW)
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251255 121.ResolutionSubstitute resolution denying the honorary street name F. M. Eason to North Palmer Street from West Townsend Street to West Concordia Avenue in the 7th Aldermanic District.

Minutes note: Appeared Dessalegn Bekele (DPW) Appeared John Brey (DPW) This application was recommended for denial by the Citizen Advisory Committee on the Naming of Public Buildings, facilities and streets. The nominator was unable to attend due to internet issues in rural Arkansas, the committee moved to hold the item to allow her a future opportunity to speak.
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240169 022.ResolutionResolution authorizing the appropriate City Officials to execute Project Agreements titled “State Municipal Agreement for a Transportation Alternatives Program Project” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for two projects.RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass5:0 Action details Not available
     Meeting Adjourned at 10:22 am Carmen Roman Staff Assistant This meeting can be viewed in its entirety through the City's Legislative Research Center at http://milwaukee.legistar.com/calendar.    Not available