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Meeting Name: PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/30/2025 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall, Room 301-B
AMENDED 4/28/25 File Number 241934 has been added.
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
Meeting video: eComment: Not available  
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     Meeting convened at 9:11 AM    Video Video
241992 01.ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving levying of assessments and construction of assessable public improvement projects at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes.

Minutes note: 10th Aldermanic District N. Hawley Rd./N. 55th St. – W. Cherry St. to W. Lloyd St. (ST211240165) Install traffic calming speed table(s). Jared Ramick 1835 N 55th Street Not in support Patricia Schermerhorn 1822 N 55th Street thinks the cost of this project is excessive Ald. Bauman moved approval There were no objections W. Vine St. – N. 53rd St. to N. 60th St. (ST211220232) Asphalt pavement resurfacing, replacing curb and gutter, driveway approaches, and sidewalk where necessary, narrowing sidewalk from 6’ to 5’, sodding (11’ width of tree border area), tree removal as necessary, and grading. Jared Ramick Supports Ald. Brower approval There were no objections
AMENDEDPass3:0 Action details Video Video
241992 1 ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving levying of assessments and construction of assessable public improvement projects at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Not available
241993 02.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.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass3:0 Action details Video Video
241994 03.ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving construction of nonassessable public improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes.SUBSTITUTEDPass3:0 Action details Not available
241994 1 ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving construction of nonassessable public improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass3:0 Action details Not available
241967 04.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.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass3:0 Action details Video Video
241968 05.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.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass3:0 Action details Not available
     Roll Call at 9:38 AM    Roll call Not available
241966 06.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.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Video Video
241969 07.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.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Not available
241970 08.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.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Not available
250060 09.ResolutionResolution naming the park at South 4th Street and West Mineral Street "Clementina Castro Park."

Minutes note: Appearing: Sponsor - Pres. Jose Perez County Supervisor Juan Miguel Martinez Castro Family - Tomas Castro President PErez said that La Causa is in support of this Resolution.
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass3:0 Action details Video Video
241971 010.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.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Not available
241934 112.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the Milwaukee Water Works to file a simplified rate case with the Public Service Commission.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Video Video
241951 011.ResolutionResolution relating to acceptance and funding of an Employ Milwaukee grant.

Minutes note: Appearing: DPW - Aaron Saeugling Environmental Collaboration Office - Cole Hager
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Not available
241941 013.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.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Video Video
250044 014.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.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Video Video
241658 015.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.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Video Video
241659 016.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.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Video Video
240031 017.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the creation of an anti-illegal dumping policy and research committee.

Minutes note: Appearing: Sponsors: Ald. Coggs, Pratt, Taylor DNS Commissioner - Jezamil Arroyo - Vega DNS Outreach Coordinator - Stephanie Samarripa DPW Commissioner - Jerrel Kruschke DPW Sanitation - Rick Meyer
SUBSTITUTEDPass4:0 Action details Video Video
240031 1 OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the creation of an anti-illegal dumping policy and research committee.RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGEPass4:0 Action details Not available
241562 018.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Public Works and The Port of Milwaukee relating to the improvement and security of the Lakeshore State Park Access Road.

Minutes note: Appearing: Sponsor Ald. Bauman Brian kasprzyk - Port of Milwaukee Summerfest - Jason Stuewe Third Ward Association - Jim Plaisted Third Ward Resident - Carolyn Maduza Hansen’s Landing resident – at 541 E. Erie Street
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250005 019.CommunicationCommunication file from Department of Public Works relating to the current and potential uses of the City’s urban wood.

Minutes note: Appearing: Chuck Schumacker - DPW Operations Manager Jeff kluslow - Urban Forestry District Manager
HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIRPass4:0 Action details Video Video
250048 020.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Public Works relating to flooding problems and the City's flooding abatement strategy.

Minutes note: Appearing: DPW Commissioner - Jerrel Kruschke DPW Sewer Maintenance - Jason Sanders
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass4:0 Action details Video Video
191930 021.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Public Works relating to the status of current and future operations.HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIRPass4:0 Action details Video Video
     Following files may be Placed on File as they are no longer needed:    Not available
220694 022.ResolutionResolution relating to the dockless scooter pilot program.RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass4:0 Action details Not available
240957 023.ResolutionResolution relating to the installation of lighting in the alley bounded West Highland Boulevard, West State Street, North 29th Street and North 33rd Street.RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass4:0 Action details Not available
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     Meeting adjourned at 11:29 AM Joanna Urtiz Staff Assistant     Not available
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