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Meeting Name: PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 6/20/2024 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Room 301-B, Third Floor, City Hall
AMENDED - File 240188 was added.
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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240276 11.ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving levying of assessments and construction of assessable public improvement projects at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City cost of these projects approved by this resolution is estimated to be $1,315,385 for a total estimated cost of $1,526,400.

Minutes note: Holly Rutenbeck - DPW 1st Aldermanic District N. 30th St. - W. Atkinson Ave. to W. Hampton Ave. (ST211220209) Asphalt pavement resurfacing, replace curb and gutter, sidewalk and driveway approaches where necessary, sodding (24' width of tree border area), grading, storm drainage facilities, and green infrastructure as necessary. Grant, by Ald. Brostoff. Prevailed. 4-0. 2nd Aldermanic District N. 58th St. — W. Villard Ave. to W. Custer Ave. (ST211240107) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Ms. Rutenbeck said that out of 44 impacted properties, 12 are in support, 4 in opposition and that the alderman supports the project. Neighbors present: Floyd Nash - 5436 N. 58th St. - supports Grant, by Ald. Brostoff. Prevailed. 4-0 N. 67th St. - W. Glendale Ave. to W. Courtland Ave. (ST211240106) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Ms. Rutenbeck said the alderman supports the project based on the postcard survey results. Grant, by Ald. Brostoff. Prevailed. 5-0 W. Medford Ave. - N. 65th St. to W. Constance Ave. (ST211240108) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Ms. Rutenbeck said the out of 24 impacted properties, 5 are in favor, 3 in opposition and that alderman supports the project. Neighbors present: Laura Glover - 6514 W. Medford Ave. - she hasn't seen speeding, but there are a lot of cars that park on the street that this will impact. Grant, by Ald. Taylor. Prevailed. 5-0 3rd Aldermanic District N. Astor St. - E. Lyon St. to E. Brady St. (ST211240117) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Grant, by Ald. Brostoff. Prevailed. 5-0 N. Cambridge St. - E. Irving Pl. to E. North Ave. (ST211240119) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Grant, by Ald Brostoff. Prevailed. 5-0 N. Cambridge St. - N. Oakland Ave. to E. Boylston St. (ST211240118) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Grant, by Ald. Brostoff. Prevailed. 5-0 N. Cass St. - E. Brady St. to E. Pearson St. (ST211240116) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Grant, by Ald. Brostoff. Prevailed. 5-0 E. Pearson St. - N. Marshall St. to N. Water St. (ST211240115) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Neighbors present: Robert Berkin - 818 E. Pearson St. - opposed to speed humps on his street as he doesn't see speed as being a major concern; wrong-way driving and shootings are worse Lawrence Baruzzini - 804 E. Pearson St. - agrees with Mr. Berkin; speeding isn't an issue, going the wrong way is the issue. Marcella Baruzzini- 812 E. Pearson St. - opposed as traffic going through there is primarily looking for parking. Traffic is slow enough currently. She is concerned that this is just a done deal and she would like to have this put on hold as she doesn't think the neighbors on this two-block stretch are aware of this. Hold to the call of the chair, by Ald. Brostoff. Prevailed. 5-0 5th Aldermanic District N. 81st St. - W. Fiebrantz Ave. to W. Hope Ave. (ST211240123) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Grant, by Ald. Westmoreland. Prevailed. 5-0 N. 83rd St. - W. Nash St. to W. Vienna Ave. (ST211240125) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Grant, by Ald. Westmoreland. Prevailed. 5-0 N. 87th St. - W. Hampton Ave. to W. Stark St. (ST211240122) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Grant, by Ald. Westmoreland. Prevailed. 5-0 N. 105th St. - W. Cameron Ave. to W. Caldwell Ave. (ST211240121) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Grant, by Ald. Westomoreland. Prevailed. 5-0 N. 105th St. - W. Hampton Ave. to W. Stark St. (ST211240120) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Grant, by Ald. Westmoreland. Prevailed. 5-0 W. Metcalf Pl. - W. Nash St. to N. Willis Pl. (ST211240124) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Grant, by Ald. Westmoreland. Prevailed. 5-0 6th Aldermanic District N. 7th St. - W. Vienna Ave. to W. Abert Pl. (ST211240127) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Ms. Rutenbeck said that out of 20 impacted properties, 4 were in favor and none in opposition. Neighbors present: Nellie Madison - 3804 N. 7th St. - thinks they're needed, but wants to know the cost. Robert Gresch - 3834 N. 7th St. - supports due to the playground in the area. Grant, by Ald. Coggs. Prevailed. 5-0 N. 10th St. - W. Nash St to W. Abert Pl. (ST211240126) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Grant, by Ald. Coggs. Prevailed. 5-0 8th Aldermanic District S. 37th St. - W. Becher St. to W. Burnham St. (ST211210223) Concrete pavement reconstruction, replace all curb and gutter and driveway approaches, replace concrete sidewalk where necessary, narrow sidewalk to 5' where necessary, sodding, (8' width of tree border area), grading and tree removal where necessary. Neighbors present: Andy Kochanski - 1920 S. 37th St and 1926 S. 37th St. - he and 2 business neighbors are opposed to replacement and shortening of the sidewalks and moving the lights from the east side of the street. The existing lights are fine with the neighborhood. The lights are owned by WE Energies. He supports replacing the street. Molly Newberry - Wisconsin Lifting Specialists - in favor as the street and sidewalk have failed. She is concerned about getting their products delivered. Bobby Newberry - Wisconsin Lifting Specialists - has the business concerns mentioned by his wife, Molly, but does support street replacement. Ald. Zamarripa - said that all neighbors are in support of the street and she would like to pass this today to not delay the project and she will be in contact with the neighbors. Grant, by Ald. Brostoff. Prevailed. 5-0 10th Aldermanic District N. 61st St. - W. Keefe Ave. to W. Nash St. (ST211240132) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Ms. Rutenbeck said that the alderwoman supports the project based on the postcard survey results. Grant, by Ald. Taylor. Prevailed. 5-0 13th Aldermanic District W. Vogel Ave. - S. 14th St. to S. 16th St. (ST211210164) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Ms. Rutenbeck said that the alderman supports the project based on the postcard survey results. Grant, by Ald. Taylor. Prevailed. 5-0 14th Aldermanic District E. Bradley Ave. - S. Whitnall Ave. to S. Howell Ave. (ST211240135) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Ms. Rutenbeck said that out of 25 impacted properties, eight are in favor and none in objection. Neighbors present: Rose Wallace - 3707 S. Whitnall Ave. - her son and granddaughter live there and they are opposed as there is no speeding on that street. Granddaughter talked to the neighbors and the ones she spoke to were opposed. Janice Guetchidjian -- 330 E Bradley St. - opposed as traffic from other areas is causing their problem and see how that traffic can be changed. Reckless driving is an issue. She would prefer stop signs. Ms. Rutenbeck said that the alderwoman supports the project based on the postcard survey results. Grant, by Ald. Brostoff. Prevailed. 5-0 W. Montana St. - S. 9th Pl. to S. 12th St. (ST211240134) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Ms. Rutenbeck said that the alderwoman supports the project based on the postcard survey results. Grant, by Ald. Taylor. Prevailed. 5-0 S. New York Ave. - E. Fernwood Ave. to E. Oklahoma Ave. (ST211240133) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Ms. Rutenbeck said that the alderwoman supports the project based on the postcard survey results. Grant, by Ald. Brostoff. Prevailed. 5-0 E. Norwich St. — S. Pine Ave. to S. Whitnall Ave. (ST211240143) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Ms. Rutenbeck said that out of 35 impacted properties, 9 are in favor and 2 in opposition. She added that the alderwoman supports the project. Neighbors present: Kim Pribek - 453 E. Norwich Ave. -- opposed - hasn't seen speeding on this stretch of street. Opposed Laura Pribeck - 451 E. Norwich Ave. Grant, by Ald. Taylor. Prevailed. 5-0 E. Ohio Ave. - S. Griffin Ave. to S. Whitnall Ave. (ST211240142) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Ms. Rutenbeck said that the alderwoman supports the project based on the postcard survey results. Grant, by Ald. Brosttoff. Prevailed. 5-0 15th Aldermanic District N. 22nd St. - W, Wright St. to W. Clarke St. (ST211150202) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Ms. Rutenbeck said that the alderman supports the project. Grant, by Ald. Taylor. Prevailed. 5-0 Ald. Taylor moved approval of the file 240276 as amended. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)
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240277 02.ResolutionResolution determining it necessary to make various assessable public improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City engineering cost estimated to be $8,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $250,000.

Minutes note: Holly Rutenbeck - DPW
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240278 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 $110,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $1,100,000.

Minutes note: Holly Rutenbeck - DPW
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240278 1 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 $110,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $1,100,000.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass5:0 Action details Video Video
240279 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 $5,367,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $6,886,000.

Minutes note: Holly Rutenbeck - DPW
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240279 1 ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving construction of nonassessable public improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City construction cost estimated to be $5,367,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $6,886,000.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass5:0 Action details Video Video
240153 05.ResolutionResolution to inform the Common Council of the City’s Compliance Maintenance Annual Report for the year 2023.

Minutes note: Kurt Sprangers - DPW
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240188 06.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the acceptance of a quit claim deed from Boys & Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee, Inc. for a portion of property abutting South 24th Street just south of West Legion Street, for dedication as public right-of-way for street purposes and approving a public access easement agreement between the City of Milwaukee and Boys & Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee, Inc. regarding construction and access to the Rogers Street Academy Pedestrian Mall, in the 8th Aldermanic District.

Minutes note: James Washington (DPW) and Ald. Zamarripa.
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240188 1 ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the acceptance of a quit claim deed from Boys & Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee, Inc. for a portion of property abutting South 24th Street just south of West Legion Street, for dedication as public right-of-way for street purposes and approving a public access easement agreement between the City of Milwaukee and Boys & Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee, Inc. regarding construction and access to the Rogers Street Academy Pedestrian Mall, in the 8th Aldermanic District.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Video Video
240236 07.ResolutionResolution authorizing the City Comptroller to transfer additional funds to a previously established project for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and the City of Milwaukee for cost participation of the installation traffic control devices on North Teutonia Avenue from West Groeling Avenue to West Capitol Drive in the 6th Aldermanic District at a total estimated cost increase for the project of $125,000, with one hundred percent of the increase being City funded.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Video Video
240256 08.ResolutionResolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a document titled “1st Revision to State/Municipal Agreement for State-Let Highway Project” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the programming, design, and construction of the North 51st Street Intersections with North Burleigh and North Center.

Minutes note: David Tapia - DPW
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240260 09.ResolutionResolution relating to acceptance and execution and funding of a National Fish and Wildlife Foundation grant for the rehabilitation of an existing bioretention facility, and test the performance of several pilot soil amendments located near North 26th Street (extended) and West Canal Street, in the 8th Aldermanic District.

Minutes note: Kurt Sprangers - DPW
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240283 010.ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving an Operating Agreement with Badgerland Striders Running Club for staging of the 2024 Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon, half marathon, 5K run and 5K walk in the City of Milwaukee

Minutes note: James Washington - DPW
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240283 1 ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving an Operating Agreement with Badgerland Striders Running Club for staging of the 2024 Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon, half marathon, 5K run and 5K walk in the City of Milwaukee

Minutes note: Mr. Washington said that there is an addition this year which is a 5K walk and run called "Walk the Hoan".
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240292 011.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the membership of the Board of Harbor Commissioners.

Minutes note: Ald. Bauman said that he already named Ald. Burgelis to the Board of Harbor Commissioners.
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240292 0 ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the membership of the Board of Harbor Commissioners.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Video Video
240294 012.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the City of Milwaukee’s Department of Public Works (“DPW”) to execute an intergovernmental cooperation agreement between the City of Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Public Schools (“MPS”) setting forth the maintenance responsibilities of DPW and MPS for the Rogers Street Academy Pedestrian Mall.

Minutes note: James Washington (DPW) and Ald. Zamarripa.
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231972 113.ResolutionSubstitute resolution assigning the honorary street name "Rev. Bobby L. Sinclair" to North 18th Street from West Vienna Avenue to West Capitol Drive in the 6th Aldermanic District.

Minutes note: Yance Marti - Dept. of Public Works
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231973 114.ResolutionSubstitute resolution assigning the honorary street name "James (JL) Davis" to North 22nd Street from West Congress Street to West Cornell Street in the 1st Aldermanic District.

Minutes note: Yance Marti - Dept. of Public Works Carolyn Gibson Lott - nominator
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231974 115.ResolutionSubstitute resolution assigning the honorary street name "Gloria Ford Gilmer, Ph.D" to West Highland Avenue from North 6th Street to North 8th Street in the 4th Aldermanic District.

Minutes note: Yance Marti - Dept. of Public Works Linda Lucas - part of Alpha Kappa sorority and nominator Gloria Gilmore's daughter Dr. Phillip Blank - friend of Dr. Gilmore and represents MATC retirees' union
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240298 016.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to the enforcement of the cutting of tall grass and weeds.

Minutes note: Danielle Rodriguez - DPW Ald. Westmoreland. Ald. Spiker would like to have this file held to see what the cost would be to hire someone either earlier or later in the season to mow.
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240127 017.AppointmentReappointment of Jerrel Kruschke to serve as the Commissioner of Public Works by the Mayor.

Minutes note: Mr. Kruschke, Amber Danyus (Mayor's Office), Ald. Zamarripa and Ald. Spiker were present.
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240129 018.AppointmentReappointment of Kevin Muhs to serve as the City Engineer by the Mayor.

Minutes note: Kevin Muhs, Amber Danyus (Mayor's Office), Ald. Spiker and Ald. Zamarripa were present.
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240130 019.AppointmentReappointment of Patrick Pauly to serve as the Superintendent of Water Works by the Mayor.

Minutes note: Patrick Pauly, Amber Danyus (Mayor's Office), Ald. Spiker and Ald. Zamarripa were present.
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191930 020.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Public Works relating to the status of current and future operations.

Minutes note: Danielle Rodriguez - Dept. of Public Works Jerrel Krusche - Dept. of Public Works Commissioner Kevin Muhs - City Engineer, Dept. of Public Works Ms. Rodriguez gave the following report: -A couple of key positions are currently posted (Equipment Operator 1 (CDL Drivers) and accepting applications until June 28th. -The south area has been working on the Mayor's "Adopt a Neighborhood" plan which is going well. -There is a new class of eight parking enforcement officers (fully staffed now). -Forestry has finished with the annual flower plantings. -The 4th mow cycle for vacant and city owned lots begins in June 24th. Ald. Bauman said that a suggestion was made about to put out billboards noting the tremendous benefits (Infrastructure Bill, Inflation Reduction Bill and American Rescue Plan) that the City has received from the Biden administration during the third week of July. Mr. Kruschke said that they are consulting what they can put up legally recognizing the millions that the Biden administration has given to the City of Milwaukee. Mr. Muhs said that last year they have started providing public notification of the funding streams of the projects being made. Ald. Bauman said that the facts must be advertise on digital billboards because those funds have been incredible good to the City. Amber Danyus - Mayor's Office - said that the Mayor supports these signs suggested by Ald. Bauman.
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211119 021.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: Kevin Muhs - City Engineer, Dept. of Public Works Mr. Muhs gave a brief update: -Progressing with many of the projects under construction (Van Buren, Wells, Howard Ave, Walnut and Pleasant, Locust, 28th St, Hampton). -Started a resurfacing project on Montana Av. last week (the future of street local projects). -The bike boulevard on Washington and Scott will start today or tomorrow (depending on the rain) with utility work along the corridor. -Won two congestion mitigation and air quality awards related to the bikeway efforts across the city. Designs still to come.
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240191 022.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Public Works relating to a status update on the City’s dockless motorized scooter program and The Hop MKE Streetcar.

Minutes note: Jerrel Kruschke, Dept. of Public Works Commissioner Zachary Roder - Senior Transportation Planner DPW Ald. Spiker Ald. Zamarripa Ald. Bauman asked how the "do not riding on sidewalks" compliance works and read an e-mail that he received this morning which is not part the file. Mr. Kruschke said that if we know the particular time and the scooter location, the company basically track down the client and rescind them from using the scooters again. Ald. Bauman said that person on the letter says that it happened at 10:50 pm last night at 1800 block of Prospect Av., and that he wants confirmation of receipt. Mr. Roder said that he will follow up. Ald. Bauman said that citizens should not have to put up with scooters on sidewalks and behaviors putting them at risk. Mr. Kruschke agreed. Mr. Roder gave a presentation that it has been attached to the file.
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