Skip to main content
powered help
header-left header-center header-right
Meeting Name: COMMON COUNCIL Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 7/31/2025 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:
File #Ver.Agenda #TypeTitleActionResultTallyAction DetailsVideo
     The meeting was called to order at 9:30 AM     Not available
     The Pledge of Allegiance was said followed by silent meditation     Not available
     The question was put: Are there any corrections to the Common Council Journal of Proceedings for the regular meeting of July 15, 2025? There being none, the minutes of the meetings were approved without objection.    Not available
     UNFINISHED BUSINESS    Not available
220402 21.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the change in zoning from Detailed Planned Development known as John C. Cudahy YMCA Youth & Family Center to a new Detailed Planned Development known as Cudahy Farms for a multi-family development on land located at 9050 North Swan Road, on the east side of North Swan Road, south of West Fairy Chasm Drive, in the 9th Aldermanic District.PASSEDPass10:1 Action details Video Video
241880 02.ResolutionResolution approving a Project Plan, and a development agreement, authorizing expenditures, and creating Tax Incremental District No. 122 (Cudahy Farms), in the 9th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass10:1 Action details Video Video
     COMMENDATORY AND CONDOLATORY RESOLUTIONS    Not available
250586 03.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 Video Video
     THE LICENSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Video Video
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
250536 04.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to the license period for nonconsensual towing businesses.PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
250542 05.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to alcohol beverage establishment regulations and licensing procedures. PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
250552 06.MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.APPROVEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
250637 07.CommunicationCommunication from the License Division regarding a change to the Administrative Rules for Municipal ID's regarding duplicate cards.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Video Video
     THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
250386 08.ResolutionResolution accepting the State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation funding and approving the State/Municipal Maintenance Agreement Between the City of Milwaukee and the State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the purpose of delegating responsibilities for maintenance of a green infrastructure project in an area around the Port of Milwaukee Overpass, in the 14th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
250418 19.ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving an Operating Agreement with Badgerland Striders Running Club for staging of the 2025 Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon, half marathon, 5K run and 5K walk in the City of Milwaukee.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
250476 110.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the Milwaukee Water Works to request a water rate adjustment from the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin using the conventional rate case process.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
250497 011.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 North South Freeway Becher Interchange, and to set up funds for construction at an estimated total cost of $5,363,500 with an estimated City share of $3,600 and a grantor share of $5,359,900.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
250500 012.ResolutionResolution relating to acceptance and funding of a Green Solutions grant from the MMSD for the installation of permeable pavers in the westerly parking lane of South 9th Street between West Greenfield Avenue and West Washington Street as part of the City’s street reconstruction project and authorizing entry into a post installation Maintenance Covenant with MMSD, in the 12th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
250501 013.ResolutionResolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a document titled “5th Revision State/Municipal Agreement for a State-Let Highway Project” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the programming, design, and real estate acquisition of West National Avenue from 39th Street to 1st Street with a total estimated cost decrease for the project of $2,610,400, with an estimated decrease of Grantor share of $5,601,527, and an estimated increase of City share of $2,991,128.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
250502 014.ResolutionResolution authorizing the City Comptroller to create within the Capital Improvement Fund, Grant and Aid Projects, the necessary Project Grant Chartfield Values for construction for the project for the planned improvement of Silver Spring Drive from North 27th Street to the Milwaukee River.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
250503 015.ResolutionResolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a document titled “3rd Revision State/Municipal Agreement for a State-Let Highway Project” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the programming, design, and real estate acquisition of Chase Avenue (STH 38) Bridge over the Union Pacific Railroad with a total estimated cost increase for the project of $3,118,500, with an estimated Grantor share of $2,838,000, and an estimated increase of City share of $280,500.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
250512 116.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 $961,175 for a total estimated cost of $1,102,400.AMENDEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
250512 2 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 $961,175 for a total estimated cost of $1,102,400.SUBSTITUTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
250512 2 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 $961,175 for a total estimated cost of $1,102,400.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
250513 017.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 $45,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $1,200,000.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
250514 018.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 $282,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $3,744,000.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
250515 119.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 $14,661,125 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $19,145,025.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
250520 020.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 Interstate Highway 43 North-South Freeway; Becher Interchange, and to set up funds for construction at an estimated total cost of $7,098,000 with an estimated City share of $748,262 and a grantor share of $6,349,738.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
250535 021.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works and Comptroller to execute a 1st Revision to a State Municipal Agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the programming, design, and construction of a traffic signal project titled “ATC Controller & Comm Upgrade GR 9”.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
250540 122.ResolutionSubstitute resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute Cost Sharing Agreement with the Village of Whitefish Bay for the planned improvement of the West Hampton Avenue Intersection with North Santa Monica Boulevard, and to set up funds for design engineering at an estimated total cost of $164,244 with an estimated City share of $4,106, a Whitefish Bay share of $12,318 and a grantor share of $147,820.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
250563 023.ResolutionResolution authorizing the proper City officials to execute conveyances of rights in land, quit claim deeds, and temporary construction easements, to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, in the 4th, 8th, and 10th Aldermanic Districts.ADOPTEDPass13:1 Action details Not available
250570 024.ResolutionResolution relating to acceptance and funding of a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources 2026 Regular Grant-Milwaukee Free Tree Give-Away - Pilot Project.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
250571 025.ResolutionResolution relating to acceptance and funding of up to $50,000 in contributions from the Milwaukee Urban Forestry Fund to support a community tree-planting program.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
210890 026.MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relative to licenses.APPROVEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
250604 127.MotionSubstitute motion relating to the locations of various Milwaukee County Transit System bus stops.APPROVEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
250464 028.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Public Works relating to recent delays in improvements to lighting and other public electrical systems.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
250471 029.CommunicationCommunication from the Infrastructure Services Division relating to a Statement of Mid-Year Review for Financial Condition of the Sewer Maintenance Fund.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
     THE FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
250557 130.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
250558 131.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
250448 132.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing attendance at conventions, seminars and other travel.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
250537 133.ResolutionSubstitute resolution increasing 2025 capital grantor share appropriation authority.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
250560 034.ResolutionResolution relating to expenditure of funds to be reimbursed by greater than anticipated revenue (Department of City Development).ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
250574 135.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the transition of the City of Milwaukee’s retiree health coverage from traditional Medicare (Parts A and B) to a UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage (Part C) Plan.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
250595 036.AppointmentNomination of Jackie Q. Carter to be the Director of the Department of Employee Relations by the Mayor.CONFIRMEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
250445 037.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to classification studies scheduled for Fire and Police Commission action.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
250555 038.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
250556 039.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
250562 040.CommunicationCommunication from the Fire Department amending the Positions Ordinance to add additional positions of Youth Fleet Apprentices.

Minutes note: Ald. Jackson asked to be added as Co-sponsor. There were no objections.
PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
     THE FOLLOWING FILE WAS TAKEN FROM COMMITTEE:    Not available
250489 0 ResolutionSubstitute resolution creating an MKE Community Impact Committee.TAKEN FROM COMMITTEEPass14:0 Action details Not available
250489 0 ResolutionSubstitute resolution creating an MKE Community Impact Committee.

Minutes note: Ald. Coggs moved substitution of the file with Proposed Substitute A. (Prevailed 14-0) Proposed Substitute A accepted into the file as Substitute 1.
SUBSTITUTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
250489 1 ResolutionSubstitute resolution creating an MKE Community Impact Committee.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     THE JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Video Video
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
250294 141.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the Office of the City Attorney to contract for legal services in relation to claims asserted against the City by Antoine Young.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
250313 142.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing settlement of claims in the lawsuit entitled Isaiah Taylor v. Justin Schwarzhuber, et al., Eastern District of Wisconsin Court Case Number 21-CV-600.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
250362 143.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relative to legislative bills.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
250432 144.ResolutionSubstitute resolution to approve selection and engagement with a consultant in compliance with the Collins Settlement Agreement and appropriating funds for this purpose.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
250470 045.ResolutionResolution authorizing settlement of the lawsuit entitled Antoine Fuller, et al. v. City of Milwaukee, et al., U.S. District Court Case No. 24-CV-1131.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
250511 046.ResolutionResolution authorizing payment of judgment in the lawsuit entitled Ravid D. Smith v. City of Milwaukee, et al., Milwaukee County Circuit Court Case No. 21-CV-005990.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
250561 147.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the Office of the City Attorney to contract for legal services to the City concerning issues and matters of labor law.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
250573 148.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing payment of attorney’s fees in the lawsuit entitled Lucianna Armour v. Milwaukee Municipal Court, Wisconsin Circuit Court Case Number 2023CV006647.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
250576 149.ResolutionSubstitute resolution amending the City of Milwaukee’s State Legislative Package to express support for State legislation relating to historic preservation tax credits.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
250618 150.ResolutionSubstitute resolution amending to the City of Milwaukee’s State Legislative Package to express support for passage of state legislation prohibiting conversion therapy for minors.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
230580 051.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Design Build.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
240384 052.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Antonio Amos.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Video Video
     DISALLOWANCE AND INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING:     Not available
231323 053.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of David Taylor.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
240044 054.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Daniel Serrano.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
     THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Video Video
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
250163 155.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the removal and impoundment of motor vehicles owned by habitual parking violators.ASSIGNED TOFail6:8 Action details Video Video
250163 1 OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the removal and impoundment of motor vehicles owned by habitual parking violators.

Minutes note: Ald. Dimitrijevic Moved to amend SUbstitute 1 by adding the following part: Part 2. This ordinance is effective November 1, 2025
AMENDEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
250163 1 OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the removal and impoundment of motor vehicles owned by habitual parking violators.PASSEDPass13:0 Action details Not available
250454 156.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to ultrasonic repellent devices.PASSEDPass13:1 Action details Video Video
250518 057.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to parking controls.PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
250519 058.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to traffic controls.PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
250636 059.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to the downtown type 1 time-limited food peddler vehicle zone.PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
250233 160.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the 2025-2026 Immunization Action Plan grant from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
250407 161.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the 2025-26 Epidemiology & Lab Capacity (ELC) Combatting Antibiotic Resistant Gonorrhea & Other STIs (CARGOS) grant from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
250426 062.ResolutionResolution amending Common Council File Number 241057 relating to acceptance and funding of the 2025 WIC grant from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
250508 163.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to acceptance of up to $100,000 in contributions by the Health Department to support public health programs, events, and initiatives.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
250509 164.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the Milwaukee Health Department to negotiate and enter into no-cost affiliate agreements and act as an educational site for various post-secondary educational institutions.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
250551 065.CommunicationCommunication from the Fire and Police Commission relating to Standard Operating Procedures.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Video Video
     THE ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
250154 166.ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving a Project Plan and a Development Agreement, authorizing expenditures and creating Tax Incremental District No. 123 (Northwoods), in the 6th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
250524 067.ResolutionResolution approving Amendment No. 1 to the Project Plan for Tax Incremental District No. 59, Bronzeville Cultural and Entertainment District, and authorizing additional funding and expenditures, and approving grants, in the 6th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
250525 068.ResolutionResolution approving a Project Plan and a Development Agreement, authorizing expenditures and creating Tax Incremental District No. 127 (100 East Wisconsin), in the 4th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
250526 069.ResolutionResolution approving a Project Plan and a Development Agreement, authorizing expenditures and creating Tax Incremental District No. 128 (Compass Lofts), in the 6th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
250527 170.ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving the Land Disposition Report and Due Diligence Checklist and authorizing assignment pursuant to 75.106, Wisconsin Statutes, of 312 West Keefe Avenue, in the 6th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
250528 171.ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving the Land Disposition Report and Due Diligence Checklist and authorizing assignment pursuant to 75.106 Wisconsin Statutes of 2621 West North Avenue and the sale of 2621 Adjacent West North Avenue, in the 15th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
250529 172.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the sale of the City-owned property at 3116 North Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, in the 6th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
250530 173.ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving a Land Disposition Report and authorizing the sale of the City-owned tax deed property at 3608-10 West Villard Avenue, 3614-16 West Villard Avenue and 5219-25 North 36th Street, in the 1st Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
250531 074.ResolutionResolution approving a Land Disposition Report and authorizing the sale of the City-owned tax deed property at 4124 West Villard Avenue, in the 1st Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
250532 075.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale of the City-owned tax deed property at 3474-78 North 2nd Street and 135-37 West Keefe Avenue, in the 6th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
250534 076.ResolutionResolution authorizing the acceptance of unsolicited offers to purchase City owned vacant lots in the City of Milwaukee, for the construction of seven new single-family homes within a half-mile of Tax Incremental District No. 59, in the 6th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
250423 077.AppointmentAppointment of James Nelson to the Housing Authority by the Mayor. (3rd Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
250425 078.AppointmentAppointment of Howard Snyder to the Housing Authority by the Mayor. (3rd Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
     THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
250591 179.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the membership of the emerging youth achievement advisory council.PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
250504 180.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the use and allocation of Community Development Block Grant 2025 reprogramming funds.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
250506 181.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relative to the allocation of funding from the HOME ARP Funds, to fund Affordable Housing.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
250533 182.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to acceptance and funding of a Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities grant.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
250538 183.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the 2025 use and allocation of Community Development Block Grant funds awarded to the City of Milwaukee Youth Council.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
250539 184.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the renewal of the sister city relationship between the City of Milwaukee and Zadar, CroatiaADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
250569 085.ResolutionResolution appropriating up to $10,000 from the Community and Economic Development Committee Fund for the Second District Back to School Festival.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
250611 086.ResolutionResolution authorizing the expenditure of up to $10,000 from the Community and Economic Development Committee Fund for Bronzeville Week.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
250303 087.AppointmentReappointment of Shane McAdams to the Business Improvement District #4 by the Mayor. (12th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
250305 088.AppointmentAppointment of Clarice Allen to the Business Improvement District #16 by the Mayor. (15th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
250429 089.AppointmentReappointment of Peter Pacetti to the Business Improvement District #15 by the Mayor. (4th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
250510 090.AppointmentReappointment of Kendal Breunig to the Business Improvement District #2 by the Mayor. (4th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
250458 091.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Administration - Community Development Grants Administration providing a status update on the 2025 block grant process, reprogramming process and the community-based organizations that have received block grant funding for 2025.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
     MATTERS FOR IMMEDIATE ADOPTION:    Not available
250620 092.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution approving final certified survey maps.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
     Meeting adjourned at 11:37 AM Joanna Urtiz Staff Assistant     Not available