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Meeting Name: PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/7/2022 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall, Room 301-B
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211859 01.ResolutionResolution 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 $93,075 for a total estimated cost of $282,500.

Minutes note:  1st Aldermanic District N. 14th St. — W. Olive St. to W. Hauser Ave. (ST211210253) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Individuals in opposition: John Terry - 4222 N 14th St - said that speed humps decreases property value, increases pollution and that people trying to buy homes avoid streets with speed humps according to his own research. Holly Rutenbeck from DPW said that the postcard survey is in favor and that the alderman supports the project. Ald. Stamper moved approval. N. 23rd st. - W. Capitol Dr. to W. Hope Ave. (ST211210255) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Individuals in support: Twana - said that she would like to see speed humps on the alley because they can't even take the garbage out or let the kids play outside. Ald. Bauman advised to contact the alder person's office to survey the matter. Holly Rutenbeck from DPW said that the postcard survey is in favor and that the alderman supports the project. Ald. Borkowski moved approval. N. 24th st. - W. Capitol Dr. to W. Hope Ave. (ST211210256) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Holly Rutenbeck from DPW said that the postcard survey is in favor and that the alderman supports the project. Ald. Zamarripa moved approval. N. 25th st. - W. Capitol Dr. to W. Hope Ave. (ST211210257) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Holly Rutenbeck from DPW said that the postcard survey is in favor and that the alderman supports the project. Ald. Stamper moved approval. N. 26th st. - W. Hampton Ave. to W. Stark st. (ST211210277) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Holly Rutenbeck from DPW said that the postcard survey is in favor and that the alderman supports the project. Ald. Perez moved approval. N. 40th st. - W. Stark st. to W. Fairmount Ave. (ST211210278) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Holly Rutenbeck from DPW said that the postcard survey is in favor and that the alderman supports the project. Ald. Perez moved approval. N. 40th st. - W. Thurston Ave. to W. Florist Ave. (ST211210279) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Holly Rutenbeck from DPW said that the postcard survey is in favor and that the alderman supports the project. Ald. Borkowski moved approval. 2nd Aldermanic District N. 70th st. - W. Courtland Ave. to W. Hampton Ave. (ST211210289) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Holly Rutenbeck from DPW said that the postcard survey is in favor and that the alderman supports the project. Ald. Borkowski moved approval. N. 72nd st. - W. Carmen Ave. to W. Bobolink Ave. (ST211210290) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Holly Rutenbeck from DPW said that the postcard survey is in favor and that the alderman supports the project. Ald. Borkowski moved approval. N. 85th St. — W. Fairmount Ave. to W. Lancaster Ave. (ST211220107) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Holly Rutenbeck from DPW said that the postcard survey is in favor and that the alderman supports the project. Ald. Perez moved approval. W. Courtland Ave. - N. 70th st. to N. 72nd st. (ST211220115) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Holly Rutenbeck from DPW said that the postcard survey is in favor and that the alderman supports the project. Ald. Zamarripa moved approval. W. Hope Ave. - N. 61st st. to N. 62nd st. (ST211220117) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Holly Rutenbeck from DPW said that the postcard survey is in favor and that the alderman supports the project. Ald. Perez moved approval. W. Hope Ave. - N. 74th st. to N. 75th st. (ST211220118) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Holly Rutenbeck from DPW said that the postcard survey is in favor and that the alderman supports the project. Ald. Perez moved approval. W. Leon Tr. - W. Baldwin st. to W. Armitage Ave. (ST211210237) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Holly Rutenbeck from DPW said that the postcard survey is in favor and that the alderman supports the project. Ald. Borkoeski moved approval. 4th Aldermanic District N. 26th st. - W. Clybourn Ave. to W. Wisconsin Ave. (ST211210276) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Holly Rutenbeck from DPW said that the postcard survey (20 properties) in favor and that the alderman supports the project. Ald. Perez moved approval. W. st. Paul Ave. - N. 34th st. to N. 35th St. (ST211210275) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Holly Rutenbeck from DPW said that the postcard survey is in favor and that the alderman supports the project. Ald. Stamper moved approval. 6th Aldermanic District N. 10th st. - W. Abert Pl. to W. Capitol Dr. (ST211210249) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Holly Rutenbeck from DPW said that the postcard survey is in favor and that the alderman supports the project. Ald. Perez moved approval. N. 11th st. - W. Burleigh St. to W. Ring St. (ST211210250) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Holly Rutenbeck from DPW said that the postcard survey is in favor and that the alderman supports the project. Ald. Borkowski moved approval. 7th Aldermanic District N. 41st st. - W. Nash st. to W. Roosevelt Dr. (ST211210285) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Holly Rutenbeck from DPW said that the postcard survey is in favor and that the alderman supports the project. Ald. Perez moved approval. N. 46th st. - W. Townsend st. to W. Keefe Ave. (ST211210284) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Holly Rutenbeck from DPW said that the postcard survey is in favor and that the alderman supports the project. Ald. Zamarripa moved approval. N. 48th st. - W. Auer Ave. to W. Concordia Ave. (ST211210269) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Individuals in support: Shanda Sanders - 3230 N 48th St Holly Rutenbeck from DPW said that the postcard survey is in favor and that the alderman supports the project. Ald. Borkowski moved approval. N. 50th st. - W. Center st. to W. Hadley St. (ST211210267) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Individuals in support: Barbara Wells - 2750 N 50th St Holly Rutenbeck from DPW said that the postcard survey is in favor and that the alderman supports the project. Ald. Stamper moved approval. N. 50th st. - W. Parkway Dr. to W. Hampton Ave. (ST211210286) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Holly Rutenbeck from DPW said that the postcard survey is in favor and that the alderman supports the project. Ald. Zamarripa moved approval. N. 58th st. - W. Fairmount Ave. to W. Villard Ave. (ST211210268) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Holly Rutenbeck from DPW said that the postcard survey is in favor and that the alderman supports the project. Ald. Perez moved approval. 8th Aldermanic District S. 26th St. - W. Scott St. to W. Mineral St. (ST211220111) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Individuals in support: Chris Gramling - 2030 S 26th St Holly Rutenbeck from DPW said that the postcard survey is in favor and that the alderman supports the project. Ald. Zamarripa moved approval. S. 29th st. - W. Greenfield Ave. to W. Scott St. (ST211220110) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Holly Rutenbeck from DPW said that the postcard survey is in favor and that the alderman supports the project. Ald. Zamarripa moved approval. S. 33rd St. - W. Lincoln Ave. to W. Grant St. (ST211220109) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Holly Rutenbeck from DPW said that the postcard survey is in favor and that the alderman supports the project. Ald. Zamarripa moved approval. 10th Aldermanic District N. 54th St. - W. Auer Ave. to W. Concordia Ave. (ST211210271) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Holly Rutenbeck from DPW said that the postcard survey is in favor and that the alderman supports the project. Ald. Borkowski moved approval. 14th Aldermanic District W. Euclid Ave. - S. 9th Pl. to S. 10th St. (ST211220136) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Holly Rutenbeck from DPW said that the postcard survey is in favor and that the alderman supports the project. Ald. Perez moved approval. 15th Aldermanic District W. Brown st. - N. 17th St. to N. 18th St. (ST211220135) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Holly Rutenbeck from DPW said that the postcard survey is in favor and that the alderman supports the project. Ald. Stamper moved approval. W. Hadley st. - N. Grant Blvd. to N. Sherman Blvd. (ST211220134) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Holly Rutenbeck from DPW said that the postcard survey is in favor and that the alderman supports the project. Ald. Stamper moved approval. Ald. Perez moved approval of the file #211589 as amended. (Prevailed 5-0)
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211860 02.ResolutionSubstitute resolution 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 $95,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $1,610,000.

Minutes note: Holly Rutenbeck - DPW
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211860 0 ResolutionSubstitute resolution 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 $95,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $1,610,000.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass5:0 Action details Video Video
211861 03.ResolutionSubstitute resolution 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 $1,755,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $19,005,000.

Minutes note: Holly Rutenbeck and Chad Chrisbaum DPW
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211861 0 ResolutionSubstitute resolution 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 $1,755,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $19,005,000.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass5:0 Action details Video Video
211862 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 $515,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $540,000.

Minutes note: Holly Rutenbeck - DPW
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211862 0 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 $515,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $540,000.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass5:0 Action details Video Video
211863 05.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing area-wide and scattered sites sidewalk replacement at various areas and appropriating funds for these purposes with the city construction cost estimated to be $850,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $950,000.

Minutes note: Holly Rutenbeck - DPW explained that there is 3 years and half of back log on requests and that requests come primarily from residents.
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211863 0 ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing area-wide and scattered sites sidewalk replacement at various areas and appropriating funds for these purposes with the city construction cost estimated to be $850,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $950,000.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass5:0 Action details Video Video
211844 06.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, and construction of East Wells Street (STH 32) from North Broadway to North Van Buren Street , and to set up additional funds for design engineering at an increased cost of $345,000 with an estimated City share of $86,250 and a grantor share of $258,750.

Minutes note: David Tapia - DPW Infrastructure - said that the preliminary design will come in July and that the construction will start on 2024.
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211846 07.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 North 76th Street (STH 181); Florist Avenue to CTH Q, and to set up funds for construction at an estimated total cost of $12,073,000 with an estimated City share of $65,000 and a grantor share of $12,008,000.

Minutes note: David Tapia - DPW Infrastructure - said that this project is on a early stage with plans for delivery on May 2025.
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211848 08.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, and construction of Chase Avenue (STH 38) Bridge over the UP Railroad, and to set up additional funds for design and real estate acquisition at an increased cost of $266,500 with an estimated City share of $43,750 and a grantor share of $222,750.

Minutes note: David Tapia - DPW Infrastructure- said that this project is basically to replace the pavement and to raise the bridge.
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211850 09.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, and construction of West National Avenue (STH 59) from South 39th Street to South 1st Street, and to set up additional funds for design engineering at an increased cost of $118,600 with an estimated City share of $29,650 and a grantor share of $88,950.

Minutes note: David Tapia - DPW Infrastructure Ald. Perez asked when are they expecting communication from stakeholders in order to inform, plan or problem solving. David Tapia said that they have a committee with stakeholders and that DPW website shows it as well and that they will move to the social media platform to reach out for more. Ald. Perez requested a presentation of the communication plan to the committee. David Tapia agreed and said that he is also available to attend town hall meetings.
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211854 010.ResolutionResolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a document titled “State/Municipal Agreement for a State-Let Highway Project” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the programming, design, and construction of North Green Bay Road (STH 57) from West Capitol Drive to West Silver Spring Drive, and to set up funds for design engineering at an estimated total cost of $820,000 with an estimated City share of $205,000 and a grantor share of $615,000.

Minutes note: David Tapia - DPW Infrastructure said that they are just starting the scope of work with DOT.
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211845 011.ResolutionResolution relating to Amendment 3 to the Freight Railroad Preservation Program grant agreement between Port Milwaukee and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and to the acceptance, funding and expenditure of additional grant funds awarded to Port Milwaukee in conjunction with this Amendment.

Minutes note: Adam Tindall-Schlicht - Director - Port of Milwaukee and Brian Kasprzyk - Chief Engineer Port Milwaukee Explained that they applied for this grant in 2017 but due the increasing costs, the state recommended an amendment.
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211874 012.ResolutionResolution relating to acceptance and funding of a Green Solutions grant from the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District for the installation of bioswales in the terrace areas of West Howard Avenue from South 76th Street to South 92nd Street, in the 11th Aldermanic District.

Minutes note: Kurt Sprangers - DPW said that this is a standing along project.
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211875 013.ResolutionResolution relating to acceptance and funding of a Green Solutions grant from the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District for the installation of bioswales in the service drive median areas of West Oklahoma Avenue from South 61st Street to South 72nd Street, in the 11th Aldermanic District.

Minutes note: Kurt Sprangers - DPW said that this is a standing along project.
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211876 014.ResolutionResolution relating to acceptance and funding of a Green Solutions grant from the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District for the installation of bioswales in the median areas of West Good Hope Road between North 107th Street and North 124th Street, in the 5th Aldermanic District.

Minutes note: Kurt Sprangers - DPW said that this is a standing along project.
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211887 015.ResolutionResolution relating to acceptance and funding of a Green Solutions grant from the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District for the installation of three green alleys to be constructed as part of the City’s 2022 alley reconstruction program in the 2nd, 8th and 14th Aldermanic Districts.

Minutes note: Kurt Sprangers - DPW
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211925 016.ResolutionResolution authorizing the proper City officers to execute a Quit Claim Deed (QCD-2912) conveying a sanitary sewer to Wisconsin Lutheran High School Conference, in the 10th Aldermanic District.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass5:0 Action details Video Video
211786 017.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to the amendment of the Official Map of the City of Milwaukee.

Minutes note: Yance Marti - Central Drafting Records explained that this item is about updating the size of the maps required by state statute.
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211817 018.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Public Works relating to File Nos. 211266 and 211267 regarding the reports on the feasibility of funding and implementing various improvements to a portion of North Van Buren Avenue and North Water Street.

Minutes note: Mike Amsden and Jerell Kruschke - DPW explained that this file is to offer an update on two projects: North Van Buren St - still under revision (including bike lanes) and moving to the design phase quickly (winter 22-23) and construction is planned for 2023. North Water St. - a consultant firm has been hired for a feasibility study (the street is 56 feet curve to curve) and that the pavement is in condition to be replaced.
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211119 019.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Public Works relating to the status of Traffic-Calming and Complete Streets projects to address reckless driving and to provide a safer infrastructure for bicyclists and pedestrians.

Minutes note: Jerell Kruschke - DPW - gave a report of the speed humps as follows: 193 requests 26 in the queue 81 in survey process 31 approved today Added that contracts have been broken up in small batches to be right on target.
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191930 020.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Public Works relating to the status of current and future operations.

Minutes note: Patrick Pauly, Danielle Rodriguez, Jerell Kruschke and Karen Dettmer. Danielle Rodriguez said that trucks are migrating to get them ready for the spring operation and that they still have a snow/ice operation plan in place. Added that street clean ups are happening and that there are new hours at the drop off centers (open on Sundays starting April 10th) and the Neighborhood Clean-Up Box Request. There are 13 boxes available each Saturday April 23-July 30, 2022. A limited amount of boxes are available on selected Sundays April 24-July 24, 2022 and that the updated information can be found at the PDW website. Also said that the heavy sweep, pick up litter, etc, continue and that there are some piles of leaves out there and asked the residents to report them. Karen Dettmer said that street sweeping staff are reporting the piles that can't be swept. Ald. Stamper asked if its possible to include as a part of a new process to have the staff to take a look around the area to check if there's anything else that can be picked up or report it. Karen Dettmer said that specifics are needed in order to send the proper response. Ald. Perez said that somehow communication must be coordinated between departments (DPW and DNS). Karen Dettmer reported that the hiring process is improving but that there is a 19% vacancy rate still. The board members thanked the staff (crew) for the excellent work and response despite the vacancies and the amount of issues weather related. Jerell Kruschke said that the snow operations and street maintenance are switching over and that there is a delay on the transition. Added that there are 2,000 pot holes requests and that it is taking 3 days to respond. Regarding the street light outages said that it seems to be under control with few requests on the queue and that it is taking 1.5 day to respond. Ald. Stamper and Ald. Perez noted that they have not received complaints. Patrick Pauly and Karen Dettmer explained that the Water Works conventional rate case is a lengthy process which is in the phase of data request for clarification purposes and that on September 2022 we will get an update as the process moves forward. Patrick Pauly said that they have held discussions with the mayor' s office to construct a plan to improve the employee's compensation plan. The members thanked Ms. Dettmer for her years of passionate service to the City of Milwaukee.
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211637 021.MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relating to licenses.

Minutes note: CARRICK, Antoinette M, Public Passenger Driver's License Renewal Application. (Expired10/31/2021). The applicant was present. Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
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211637 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relating to licenses.

Minutes note: Agenda Only 04 BUCKMAN, David I, Agent for "Universal Protection Service, LLC", Private First Responder License Renewal Application with Change of Agent for "Allied Universal Security Services" at 111 E Kilbourn Av #1875 Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
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211637 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relating to licenses.

Minutes note: Ald. Stamper moved approval of the file # 211637 as amended. (Prevailed 5-0)
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