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Meeting Name: COMMON COUNCIL Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/4/2003 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Common Council Chambers
Published agenda: Agenda Published minutes: Minutes  
Meeting video: eComment: Not available  
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     THE UTILITIES AND LICENSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
021392 01)MotionMotion to approve recommendations of the Utilities and Licenses Committee relative to issuance, denial, renewal, nonrenewal, suspension or revocation of licenses and extension of premises.

Minutes note: ALD. D'AMATO moved to amend File Number 021392 by striking the Class "D" bartender application of Steven J. Oravecz from the deny list. The motion prevailed. ALD. D'AMATO moved for approval of File Number 021392 as amended. The motion prevailed.
APPROVEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     THE UTILITIES AND LICENSES COMMITTEE FURTHER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
021393 02)MotionMotion to approve recommendations of the Utilities and Licenses Committee relative to issuance, denial, renewal, nonrenewal, suspension or revocation of licenses and extension of premises.

Minutes note: Nonrenewal of a Class "D" bartender licenses for James J. Grabowski and Julie A. Martin . Nonrenewal of a Tavern Amusement (Cabaret/Nite Club) License for Patrick D. Hudson for the premises located at 1243 W. Vliet St. ("Caribbean Culture Club & Restaurant") The President questioned whether the members of the Common Council read the Report and Recommendations of the Utilities and Licenses Committee in this matter and any written exceptions, if filed by the licensee? Ayes: 14 - Ald. D'Amato, Henningsen, Bohl, Johnson-Odom, Gordon, Donovan, Richards, Dudzik, Sanchez, Pawlinski, Breier, Nardelli, Murphy, and President Pratt. Noes: 0. Excused: 1 - Ald. Hines. THE CHAIR asked whether the applicants or their counsel were present and wished to address the Council. James J. Grabowski not present. Julie A. Martin not present. Patrick D. Hudson present but did not wish to address the Council. Ald. Dudzik, Ald. Nardelli and Ald. Breier wish to be reported against the Committee recommendation for nonrenewal of a Tavern Amusement (Cabaret/Nite Club) License for Patrick D. Hudson for the premises located at 1243 W. Vliet St. ("Caribbean Culture Club & Restaurant") ALD. PAWLI NSKI moved for adoption of File 021393. The motion prevailed.
APPROVEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     THE FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
021248 11)OrdinanceSubstitute ordinance to further amend the 2003 rates of pay of offices and positions in the City Service under control of the Common Council.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
021389 12)OrdinanceSubstitute ordinance to further amend the 2003 offices and positions in the City Service under control of the Common Council.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
021523 13)ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing attendance at conventions in 2003 by employees of city departments and board and commission members and further authorizing expenditure of departmental budgeted funds for that purpose.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
021548 04)ResolutionResolution relative to the application, acceptance and funding for the 2003 Consolidated Contract. (Health Department)ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
021565 05)ResolutionResolution authorizing the Department of Employee Relations to hire consultants to assist in preparing requests for proposals for employee benefit contracts.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
021575 16)ResolutionSubstitute resolution appropriating $4,175.01 from 2003 Common Council Contingent Fund to the City Clerk's Special Purpose Account for City Memberships.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
021579 17)ResolutionSubstitute resolution appropriating funds from the 2002 Common Council Contingent Fund for the purpose of closing the 2002 financial books due to unanticipated shortfalls in current year operating expenses.ADOPTEDPass14:1 Action details Not available
021581 08)ResolutionResolution approving the forms of Preliminary Official Statements used in connection with the sale of City of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, debt. (Comptroller's Office)ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
021582 09)ResolutionResolution authorizing the issuance of short-term general obligation notes for funding the City's matching share of: 1) a Federal National Recreational Trails grant that will be administered through the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for providing improvements to the Hawthorne Glen Outdoor Educational Center; and 2) We Energies and Milwaukee School of Engineering Grants for the installation and study of a microturbine. (Comptroller's Office)ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
021588 010)ResolutionResolution authorizing issuance of short-term promissory notes (revenue anticipation notes) for the purpose of financing the operating budget on an interim basis. (Comptroller)ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
021311 011)CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations transmitting a communication relative to classification studies scheduled for Fire and Police Commission action.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
021542 012)CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations transmitting a communication relative to classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
     THE JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
011740 11)ResolutionSubstitute resolution relative to various legislative bills.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
   2) Substitute resolutions authorizing return of real estate upon payment of all city and county tax liens and any special improvement bonds, with all interest and penalty thereon and all costs as sustained by the City:    Not available
021436 1a)ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3161 North 47th Street, in the 7th Aldermanic District of the City of Milwaukee to its former owner upon payment of all city and county tax liens and any special improvement bonds, with all interest and penalty thereon and all costs as sustained by the City in foreclosing and managing said real estate. (Kevin Zokan)ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
021524 1b)ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 504-506 East Center Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District of the City of Milwaukee to its former owner upon payment of all city and county tax liens and any special improvement bonds, with all interest and penalty thereon and all costs as sustained by the City in foreclosing and managing said real estate. (Laura Morgan Battermann)ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
021525 1c)ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2731 South 43rd Street, in the 8th Aldermanic District of the City of Milwaukee to its former owner upon payment of all city and county tax liens and any special improvement bonds, with all interest and penalty thereon and all costs as sustained by the City in foreclosing and managing said real estate. (Krystyna Odoner)ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
021526 1d)ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2916 West Hayes Avenue, in the 8th Aldermanic District of the City of Milwaukee to its former owner upon payment of all city and county tax liens and any special improvement bonds, with all interest and penalty thereon and all costs as sustained by the City in foreclosing and managing said real estate. (Alan Bingham)ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
021540 03)ResolutionResolution to cancel real estate taxes levied against certain parcels bearing various key numbers on the 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000 and 2001 tax rolls, plus interest applicable to date of repayment, if appropriate. (Assessor's Office)ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
021564 14)ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing cancellation of the City of Milwaukee's subrogation claim against Ann Marie Micklitz for payments made pursuant to the City's Basic Health Plan.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
021574 05)ResolutionResolution authorizing cancellation of claim for razing expenses against Jim Smith and settlement of the lawsuit entitled Smith v. Williams, et al., Case No. 99-CV-9595. (City Attorney)ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
021571 06)AppointmentReappointment of Cheryl Lynn Keenan to the Equal Rights Commission by the Mayor. (11th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
   7) Various claims against the City:    Not available
021236 0a)CommunicationAppeal of Albert McMillon relative to a claim for property damage. (17th Aldermanic District)PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
021528 0b)CommunicationAppeal of Sadhna Morato-Lindvall relative to a claim for property damage. (11th Aldermanic District)PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
     DISALLOW AND INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING:     Not available
   8) Various claims against the City:    Not available
021476 0a)CommunicationAppeal of James R. Iaquinta relative to claim for towing charges.DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
021527 0b)CommunicationAppeal of Deborah Tucker relative to a claim for property damage. (1st Aldermanic District)DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
021529 0c)CommunicationCommunication from the City Attorney's Office transmitting a communication from Pekin Insurance on behalf of Gregg and Mary Graycarek relative to a claim for property damage.DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
021530 0d)CommunicationCommunication from the City Attorney's Office transmitting a communication from A. Clara Liston relative to a claim for property damage, compensatory damage and punitive damage.DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
021531 0e)CommunicationCommunication from the City Attorney's Office transmitting a communication from Theresa Williams relative to a claim for personal injuries.DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
021532 0f)CommunicationCommunication from the City Attorney's Office transmitting a communication from Attorney Kenneth Baumgartner, S. C. on behalf of Clint Resch relative to a claim for personal injuries.DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
021541 0g)CommunicationAppeal of Atty. Jeffrery Schuster on behalf of Richard Kubczak and Helen Hand relative to a claim for property damage and personal injuries. (4th Aldermanic District)DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
021386 11)OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to parking controls in various Aldermanic Districts.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
021387 12)OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to traffic controls in various Aldermanic Districts. PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
021431 13)ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving 2003 monthly solid waste collection charges for multiunit dwellings with 5 or more units.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
021549 04)ResolutionResolution amending Common Council File 001157 relative to application, acceptance and funding of the Lead Hazard Reduction Grant. (Health Department)ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
021550 05)ResolutionResolution relative to application, acceptance and funding of the Refugee Health Screening Grant. (Health Department)ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
021562 06)ResolutionResolution authorizing expenditures of $314,200 for 2003 and 2004 relative to the Milwaukee AIDS Initiative. (Health Department)ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
021572 07)ResolutionResolution relative to application, acceptance and funding of a Gang Resistance Education and Training (GREAT) Grant (Police Department). ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
021539 08)AppointmentAppointment of Captain Nannette Hegerty to the Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault by the Police Chief.CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
021326 09)OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to rates charged for garbage collection for apartment buildings of five or more units.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
     THE ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
020924 11)OrdinanceSubstitute ordinance relating to the change in zoning from Industrial Office (IO1) to Single-Family Residential (RS3), on land located on the East Side of North Granville Road and North of West Donna Drive Extended, in the 15th Aldermanic District.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
021422 12)OrdinanceSubstitute ordinance relating to the change in zoning from a General Planned Development (GPD) to a Detailed Planned Development (DPD) known as Brewers Hill Commons, Phase 5, on land located on the South Side of East Brown Street and East of North Hubbard Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
021253 13)ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving various final certified survey maps.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
021556 04)ResolutionResolution declaring vacant tax-deed and/or other municipally owned lots surplus to the City of Milwaukee's needs and authorizing the Department of City Development to advertise the lots for sale and accept Offers to Purchase for development purposes in various aldermanic districts. (DCD)ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
021557 05)ResolutionResolution declaring the City lots at 1101 East Kane Place and 1877 North Pulaski Street surplus to municipal needs and accepting an unsolicited Offer to Purchase from Kane Place Lofts, LLC, or assigns, for mixed-use development, in the 3rd Aldermanic District. (DCD-Real Estate)ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
021559 06)ResolutionResolution declaring the City parking lot at 2626 West Wells Street surplus to municipal needs and accepting an unsolicited Offer to Purchase from West Pointe, LLC for use as parking for its adjacent mixed-use development, in the 4th Aldermanic District. (DCD-Real Estate)ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
021560 07)ResolutionResolution declaring improved, tax-deed property surplus to municipal needs and authorizing sales in various aldermanic districts. (DCD)ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
021561 08)ResolutionResolution approving a Cooperation Agreement with the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee relative to the United Stars, Inc./Ampco Metal, Inc. project at 1745 South 38th Street. (DCD)ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
021573 29)ResolutionSubstitute resolution declaring ten tax-deed vacant lots located on the north side of West Center Street between North 15th and North 16th Streets surplus and authorizing conveyance of same to the Academy of Learning and Leadership, or Assigns, for development of a Charter School in cooperation with LaVarnway Boys and Girls Club, in the 17th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
021569 010)AppointmentAppointment of Sandy Ackerman to the Historic Preservation Commission by the Mayor. (5th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
021570 011)AppointmentAppointment of Willie D. Ellis to the Standards and Appeals Commission by the Mayor.CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
021013 012)OrdinanceOrdinance relating to the First Amendment to the Detailed Planned Development (DPD) known as Kilbourn Tower, on land located on the Southwest corner of East Kilbourn Avenue and North Prospect Avenue, in the 4th Aldermanic District. (DCD)PASSEDPass13:2 Action details Not available
     THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
020798 21)OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to granting a subterranean-space lease to Kilbourn Tower, LLC for the development of underground parking at a new residential tower at 923 East Kilbourn Avenue, and to declare that such a subterranean-space lease is in the interest of the City of Milwaukee.

Minutes note: Ald. Breier presented a substitute ordinance to be substituted in lieu of the substitute ordinance recommended for adoption by the Public Improvements Committee and moved for its acceptance. Prevailed.
PASSEDPass14:1 Action details Not available
021294 12)OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to grant an airspace lease to Kilbourn Tower, LLC for a portion of a building to extend over the lot line at 923 East Kilbourn Avenue, and to declare that such an airspace lease is in the lease.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
   3) Substitute resolutions granting/amending various special privileges:    Not available
991340 1a)ResolutionSubstitute resolution granting an amending special privilege to Milwaukee Center for Independence, formerly known as Jewish Vocational Service of Milwaukee, Inc., to keep and use several existing platforms with ramp, brick wall and excess door-swing encroachments and now add permission for presently existing and used movable planters, benches, door-opener post, backup driveway and fence all located in the public rights-of-way of North Milwaukee Street, East Ogden Avenue and North Broadway abutting 1333-39 North Milwaukee Street, located in the 4th Aldermanic District in the City of Milwaukee.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
021363 1b)ResolutionSubstitute resolution granting a special privilege to Mike Pilarski d/b/a Sullivan's Service, Inc. to install and maintain three groundwater monitoring wells in the public rights-of-way near 3600 West Silver Spring Drive, in the 9th Aldermanic District in the City of Milwaukee.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
021439 1c)ResolutionSubstitute resolution granting a special privilege to Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corporation (MGIC) to install and maintain underground communication cabling under and across North Broadway extending from 270 East Kilbourn Avenue, in the 4th Aldermanic District in the City of Milwaukee.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
020790 14)ResolutionSubstitute resolution directing the Department of Public Works to study and report on the optimal use of public works equipment and employes for provision of services to public and private agencies.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
021537 05)ResolutionResolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to make the necessary water service connection alterations along several major arterial streets scheduled for improvement with Federal/State Aid. (Infrastructure Services Division)ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
021538 06)ResolutionResolution authorizing and directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute an agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for programming and construction of traffic control improvements at four intersections under the 2003 Small Hazard Elimination Safety (HES) Program. (Infrastructure Services Division)ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
021546 07)ResolutionResolution authorizing and directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a Project Agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WISDOT) for the improvement of North 12th Street between West Wells Street and West Highland Boulevard with Federal/State aid under the Surface Transportation Program (STP). (Infrastructure Services Division)ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
021551 08)ResolutionResolution determining it necessary to make various assessable public improvements at various locations. (Infrastructure Services Division)ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
021552 19)ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving construction of nonassessable public improvement projects at various locations.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
021553 110)ResolutionSubstitute resolution determining it necessary to make various nonassessable public improvements at various locations.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
021554 111)ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving levying of assessments and construction of assessable public improvement projects at various locations.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
021568 012)ResolutionResolution authorizing and directing the proper City Officers to execute sewer easement release SER-402 and sewer and water easement release SER-2169A/WE-516A. (Infrastructure Services Division)ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
021578 013)ResolutionResolution authorizing and directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a Project Agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the programming and construction for the rehabilitation of the North Farwell Avenue (STH 32) Bridge over the Milwaukee County Bike Trail with Federal and/or State aid under the State Trunk Highway Improvement Program. (Infrastructure Services Division)ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
   14) Various obsolete files:    Not available
970137 0a)ResolutionResolution supporting the designation of a portion of the Frank P. Zeidler Municipal Building as an Early Childhood Education facility to be used by the Milwaukee Public School district.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
970146 0b)Communication-ReportCommunication from the Department of Public Works transmitting the Annual Report Regarding the Residents Preference Program.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
970389 1c)ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to maintenance and fencing of a city owned vacant lot located at 3416 W. Wells Street.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
970393 0d)ResolutionResolution granting a special privilege to Coffee A Go Go to park in the public way contravention of posted parking restrictions during certain hours.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
970502 0e)OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to the operation of bridges over the Milwaukee River.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
970632 0f)ResolutionResolution relating to the frequency of cleaning and maintenance of catch basins in the City of Milwaukee.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
970633 0g)ResolutionResolution relating to the causes of flooding in certain areas of the City of Milwaukee.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
970826 0h)ResolutionResolution requesting the Metropolitan Milwaukee Sewerage District to pursue certain flood control improvements in the Menomonee Valley area.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
971180 0i)ResolutionResolution relating to policy for leasing spaces within City of Milwaukee buildings to operators providing food and related services.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
971272 0j)ResolutionResolution relative to application, acceptance and funding of a National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council - 1998 Challenge Cost-Share Grant. (DCD-OEYS)PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
     THE STEERING & RULES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
021589 11)ResolutionSubstitute resolution expressing Common Council approval of a personal services agreement between the Health Department and Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin.ADOPTEDPass10:5 Action details Not available
     PRESENTATION OF ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, MOTIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS    Not available
     THE FOLLOWING FILES WERE PRESENTED FOR IMMEDIATE ADOPTION:    Not available
021657 0 Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution reapproving a final Certified Survey Map.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
021658 0 Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution urging both the Department of Public Works and the Milwaukee Police Department to exercise discretion in the enforcement of parking violations.ADOPTEDFail6:9 Action details Not available