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Meeting Name: COMMON COUNCIL Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/13/2025 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Common Council Chamber
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
Meeting video: eComment: Not available  
Attachments:
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     UNFINISHED BUSINESS    Not available
221377 11.Charter OrdinanceA substitute charter ordinance relating to use of gender-neutral terminology for fire department personnel.SUBSTITUTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
221377 1 Charter OrdinanceA substitute charter ordinance relating to use of gender-neutral terminology for fire department personnel.PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     COMMENDATORY AND CONDOLATORY RESOLUTIONS    Not available
250063 02.CommunicationCommunication from the City Clerk relating to various commendatory/condolatory resolutions to be acknowledged and affirmed by the Common Council.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
     THE LICENSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
241991 03.MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.

Minutes note: Renewal with a 10 (ten) day suspension of the Filling Station, Food Dealer and Weights & Measures licenses and nonrenewal of the Extended Hours Establishments license for Rana F. Anwar based upon the preponderance of the evidence in the police report, applicant, and aldermanic testimony that demonstrates that the operation results in a threat to the health, safety, and welfare of the public and for failure to comply with the approved plan of operations; for the premises located at 406 W Center St. (“Center St BP”) in the 6th aldermanic district. (Written objections have been filed) Rana F. Anwar Nonrenewal of the Class B Tavern, Public Entertainment Premises and Food Dealer licenses for Kimberly Lloyd based upon the preponderance of the evidence in the residents testimony, aldermanic testimony and the video included in notice of the hearing that demonstrates the operations results in a threat to health, safety or welfare of the public for the loud noise when the business is open, the excessive littering and other things mentioned at the hearing and denial of the Change of Agent, Removing/Adding Stockholder transfer application; for the premises located at 340 W Reservoir Av. (“Lush Lounge”) in the 6th aldermanic district. (No written objections have been filed)
APPROVEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
240031 14.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the creation of an anti-illegal dumping policy and research committee.

Minutes note: Ald. Moore requested to be added as Co-sponosr. There were no objections.
PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
241658 05.ResolutionResolution approving an amendment to lease agreement with T-Mobile Central, LLC for the placement of personal communications services antennas and ancillary equipment at the Zeidler Municipal Building at 841 N. Broadway.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
241659 06.ResolutionResolution approving an amendment to lease agreement with T-Mobile Central, LLC for the placement of personal communications services antennas and ancillary equipment at the Southside Health Center at 1640 S. 24th Street.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
241934 17.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the Milwaukee Water Works to file a simplified rate case with the Public Service Commission.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
241941 08.ResolutionResolution approving a third amendment to the lease agreement with Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless for the placement of personal communications services antennas and ancillary equipment at 8814 W. Lisbon Avenue.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
241951 09.ResolutionResolution relating to acceptance and funding of an Employ Milwaukee grant.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
241966 010.ResolutionResolution authorizing the City Comptroller to transfer additional funds to the previously established project for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and the City of Milwaukee for cost participation for the design of South Lincoln Memorial Drive from Jones Street to Carferry Drive with a total estimated cost increase for the project of $60,000, with an estimated Grantor share of $0, and an estimated City share of $60,000.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
241967 011.ResolutionResolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a document titled “1st 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 South 84th Street (STH 181) Honey Creek to Bluemound Road, with a total estimated cost increase for the project of $350,000, with an estimated Grantor share of $212,750 and an estimated City share of $104,850. Remaining $32,400 of costs to be funded by City of Wauwatosa.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
241968 012.ResolutionResolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a document titled “1st Revision State/Municipal Agreement for a State-Let Highway Project” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the programming, design, and construction of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive intersection with North Avenue, with a total estimated cost decrease for the project of $840,225, with an estimated Grantor share decrease of $588,150 and an estimated City share decrease of $252,075.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
241969 013.ResolutionResolution authorizing the City Comptroller to transfer additional funds to the previously established project for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and the City of Milwaukee for cost participation for the design of North Holton Street with East Keefe Avenue, East Concordia Avenue, and East Burleigh Street with a total estimated cost increase for the project of $80,000, with an estimated Grantor share of $0, and an estimated City share of $80,000.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
241970 014.ResolutionResolution authorizing the City Comptroller to transfer additional funds to the previously established project for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and the City of Milwaukee for cost participation for the design of North 51st Street with West Hadley Street, West Locust Street, West Chambers Street, and West Keefe Avenue with a total estimated cost increase for the project of $105,000, with an estimated Grantor share of $0, and an estimated City share of $105,000.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
241971 015.ResolutionResolution relating to application, acceptance and execution of funding of a Green Solutions grant from MMSD for the installation of six green alleys to be constructed as part of the City’s 2025 alley reconstruction program and authorizing entry into a post installation Maintenance Covenant with MMSD, in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 13th and 15th Aldermanic Districts.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
241992 116.ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving levying of assessments and construction of assessable public improvement projects at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
241993 017.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 $225,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $2,095,000.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
241994 118.ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving construction of nonassessable public improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
250044 019.ResolutionResolution authorizing the proper City officials to execute an Acknowledgement of Public Authority Responsibility agreement by and between the Forest County Potawatomi Community and the City of Milwaukee for certain public roads in the 4th and 8th Aldermanic Districts.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
250060 020.ResolutionResolution naming the park at South 4th Street and West Mineral Street "Clementina Castro Park."ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
220694 021.ResolutionResolution relating to the dockless scooter pilot program.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
240957 022.ResolutionResolution relating to the installation of lighting in the alley bounded West Highland Boulevard, West State Street, North 29th Street and North 33rd Street.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
250048 023.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Public Works relating to flooding problems and the City's flooding abatement strategy.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
     THE FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
250055 124.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2025 rates of pay of offices and positions in the City Service.PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
250056 225.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2025 offices and positions in the City Service.PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
241635 126.ResolutionSubstitute resolution amending Common Council File Number 231757 relating to the acceptance and expenditure of a Cities Forward grant.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
250008 127.ResolutionSubstitute resolution reserving and appropriating $1,500,000 from the 2025 Common Council Contingent Fund to the 2025 Damages and Claims Fund Special Purpose Account and reserving and appropriating $200,000 from the 2025 Common Council Contingent Fund to the 2025 Outside Counsel/Expert Witness Fund Special Purpose Account.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
241701 028.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations and Froedtert Workforce Health on the City's comprehensive health and wellness program.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
241920 029.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
250053 030.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the Salary and Positions Ordinances relating to clerical or administrative corrections.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
250082 031.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the Salary and/or Positions Ordinances relating to managerial titles under the Construction Trades Division in the Department of Neighborhood Services.    Action details Not available
     THE FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REFERS WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION:    Not available
250007 132.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to authorizing up to $6,960,600 of 2025 contingent borrowing to cover unanticipated funding shortfalls for the settlement of the lawsuit entitled Wilber v. City of Milwaukee, et al.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     THE JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
240295 133.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the claim of Quinton Peterson for property damage.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
241718 134.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the appeal of Abdisalam Osman for property damage.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
241936 035.ResolutionResolution cancelling real estate taxes levied against certain parcels bearing tax key numbers on the 2019, 2020, 2022 and 2024 tax rolls, plus interest applicable to date of repayment, if appropriate.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
241944 136.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing settlement of claims in the lawsuit entitled Regina Barken v. Michael Sarenac, et al., Eastern District of Wisconsin Court Case Number 22-CV-783ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
241953 137.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relative to various legislative bills.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
250047 138.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing settlement of claims in the lawsuit entitled Danny Wilber v. City of Milwaukee, et al., Eastern District of Wisconsin Court Case Number 23-CV-0951ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
241738 039.AppointmentAppointment of Elle Halo Hill to the Equal Rights Commission by the Mayor. (7th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
241739 040.AppointmentAppointment of Alexandria Staubach to the Equal Rights Commission by the Mayor. (3rd Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
181785 041.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Administration-Intergovernmental Relations Division presenting an overview of Governor Evers' 2019-21 Executive Budget.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
181900 042.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Administration relating to the 2020 Census.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
190345 043.ResolutionResolution relative to legislative bills.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
190524 044.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Administration-Intergovernmental Relations Division relating to an update on the automated traffic enforcement state legislation.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
191250 045.CommunicationCommunication from the Equal Rights Commission relating to a report on its 2019 activities and accomplishments.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
191475 046.CommunicationCommunication from the Fire and Police Commission providing a status update on the implementation of the ACLU lawsuit against the Milwaukee Police Department.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
191610 047.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to vacating in rem judgements obtained by the city.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
191831 048.CommunicationCommunication from the Crime and Justice Institute relating to a status update on the implementation of the settlement of the lawsuit Collins. et al. v. City of Milwaukee, et al.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
191936 049.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Administration - Intergovernmental Relations Division relating to the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
201256 050.ResolutionResolution relative to the City of Milwaukee's Federal Legislative Package for the 117th United States Congress.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
241825 051.CommunicationCommunication from the Assessor’s Office relating to the 2025 property assessments.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
241915 052.CommunicationCommunication relating to the April 1, 2025, Spring Election as well as the processes by which the necessary number of ballots is estimated, ballots are distributed, and possible shortages are reported and responded to.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
     DISALLOWANCE AND INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING:     Not available
240735 053.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of G'Juan Korth for property damage.DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
241102 054.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of Brenda Bell-White for property damage.DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
241886 055.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of Frank Pero for property damage.

Minutes note: On May 8, 2025, the Judiciary & Legislation Committee recommended disallowance and indefinite postponement of this file. This motion returns the file to the Judiciary & Legislation Committee.
ASSIGNED TOPass14:0 Action details Not available
     THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
250009 056.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to parking controls.PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
250010 057.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to traffic controls.PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
250023 058.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to special events and selling articles from parked vehicles.PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
250024 059.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to prohibited locations for sales from vehicles along West Greenfield Avenue.PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
250019 060.CommunicationCommunication from the Fire and Police Commission relating to recent changes to Milwaukee Police Department Standard Operating Procedures/Instructions.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
     THE ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
241980 061.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale of the City-owned tax deed property at 911 South Cesar E. Chavez Drive, in the 12th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
241983 062.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale of the City-owned tax deed property at 4926 North 32nd Street and 4930 North 32nd Street, in the 1st Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
241985 063.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale of the City-owned tax deed property at 4113-15 West North Avenue, in the 15th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
241344 064.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale of the City-owned tax deed property at 4113-15 West North Avenue, in the 15th Aldermanic District.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
     THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
241939 165.ResolutionSubstitute resolution appropriating up to $3,000 from the Economic Development Committee Fund in support of the 2025 Milwaukee Sister Cities Day Meet and Greet Celebration Event.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
241978 066.ResolutionResolution relating to acceptance and expenditure of a Wisconsin Arts Board 2025 Regranting Program Grant.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
241930 067.AppointmentAppointment of Dr. Brad Kroupa to the Emerging Youth Achievement Advisory Council by the Common Council President.CONFIRMEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
250031 068.AppointmentReappointment of Jeremy Davis to the Business Improvement District #32 by the Mayor. (15th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
250032 069.AppointmentReappointment of Steven DeVougas to the Business Improvement District #32 by the Mayor. (15th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
250033 070.AppointmentAppointment of Brandon Ramey to the Business Improvement District #37 by the Mayor. CONFIRMEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
250034 071.AppointmentAppointment of Dr. Stacia Thompson to the Business Improvement District #37 by the Mayor. CONFIRMEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
250035 072.AppointmentAppointment of Anjali Chase to the Business Improvement District #41 by the Mayor. CONFIRMEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
250036 073.AppointmentAppointment of Isaac Godin to the Business Improvement District #41 by the Mayor. CONFIRMEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
250037 074.AppointmentReappointment of Jeff Bentoff to the Business Improvement District #41 by the Mayor. (3rd Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
231371 075.CommunicationCommunication relating to the 2024 activities of the Sister Cities Committee.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
241855 076.CommunicationCommunication relating to Stout’s Independent Evaluation of Eviction Free MilwaukeePLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
241979 077.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of City Development relating to the 2024 Milwaukee Arts Board annual report.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
     MATTERS FOR IMMEDIATE ADOPTION:    Not available
250159 078.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution approving final certified survey maps.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
250147 079.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution conditionally approving a final certified survey map.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
250148 080.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution consenting to the termination of the common ownership requirement of the properties located at 7865 and 7900 North 86th Street as it relates to an existing deed restriction, in the 9th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
250160 081.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionA substitute resolution relating to flags at public buildings in the month of June.

Minutes note: Ald. Browers requested to be added as Co-sponsor. There were no objections. Ald. Taylor moved to amend this file by eliminating language, the specific day range when flags can be flown and instead says "June" Further Adopt the file.
AMENDEDPass12:1 Action details Not available
250160 1 Resolution-Immediate AdoptionA substitute resolution relating to flags at public buildings in the month of June.ADOPTEDPass12:1 Action details Not available