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240144
| 1 | 1. | Resolution | Substitute 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 $3,738,706.20 for a total estimated cost of $13,333,047.29.
Minutes note: Holly Rutenbeck - DPW
1st Aldermanic District
N. 23rd st. - W. Ruby Ave. to
W. corneli st. (ST211230105) Concrete pavement reconstruction, replace all curb and gutter, and driveway approaches, replace sidewalk where necessary, sodding (7' width Of tree border area), tree removal as necessary, grading, storm drainage facilities, and permeable pavement as necessary.
Motion to approve by Ald. Westmorland.
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2nd Aldermanic District
Alley betw. W. Congress St., W. Marion st., N. 62nd st., N. 63rd St. (ST212220120) Concrete alley pavement reconstruction, replace some abutting walk or driveway approaches. grading, storm drainage facilities, and permeable pavement as necessary.
REsident in opposition: James 4369 N 62nd Street
Motion to approve by Ald. Taylor.
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3rd Aldermanic District
N. Lake Dr. (STH 32) - E. Newberry Blvd. to E. Edgewood Ave. (ST320180101) Concrete pavement reconstruction, replace all curb and gutter, and driveway approaches, replace sidewalk where necessary. storm sewer. traffic signals. street lighting, on-street protected bike lanes, sodding (varying width Of tree border area). and grading.
Present: David Tapia - DPW
Resident's testimony:
Jennifer Abele - not in support
Willam Lynch - 3410 N Lake Drive - in support, but concern with the Public Safety
Cade Gerlach - 700 E Kilbourn Ave
Sandra McSweeney - 3415 N Lake Drive
Dina Goodie - 3465 N Lake Drive
Laura Path - 2949 N Lake Drive
Anne Baillie Novikova - 2728 N 90th St
Motion to approve by Ald. Brostoff.
3-1 Ald. Coggs
Ald. Taylor Abstained
N. Water st. - E. Brady st. to N. Humboldt Ave. (ST211230140) Install traffic calming speed table(s).
Resident testimony:
Christine Capanero 18 N Water St - Support
Ms. DiAngelo 1888 N Water - Support
Matt 1785 N Water St - Support
Motion by Ald. Brostoff
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Ald. Taylor excused.
3rd and 4th Aldermanic Districts N. Prospect Ave. - E. Knapp St. to E. Ivanhoe Pl. (ST211230124) Install traffic calming speed table(s) and bump out(s).
Residents testimony:
June Kosac - 1610 N Prospect Ave - Support
Laura Kahl - 1300 N Prospect Ave - Support
Mike Soderling - 1300 N Prospect Ave #115
Carrie Hagman - 1660 N Prospect Ave - Support
Andres De Leon - 1660 N Prospect Ave
Rosemary Molard - 1707 N Prospect Ave - Support
Susan Budkovich - 2009 N Prospect Ave
Cade Garlach - 700 E Kilbourn Ave - Support
John Doherty - seasonal Milwaukee resident
Motion to approve by Ald. Westmorland.
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| RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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240145
| 0 | 2. | Resolution | Substitute resolution 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 $170,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $2,704,000.
Minutes note: Holly Rutenbeck - DPW | SUBSTITUTED | Pass | 5:0 |
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240145
| 1 | | Resolution | Substitute resolution 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 $170,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $2,704,000. | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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240146
| 0 | 3. | Resolution | Substitute 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 $975,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $12,824,000.
Minutes note: Holly Rutenbeck - DPW | SUBSTITUTED | Pass | 5:0 |
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240146
| 1 | | Resolution | Substitute 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 $975,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $12,824,000. | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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240147
| 0 | 4. | Resolution | Substitute resolution approving construction of nonassessable public improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City construction cost estimated to be $9,065,185 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $10,942,814.
Minutes note: Holly Rutenbeck - DPW | SUBSTITUTED | Pass | 5:0 |
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240147
| 1 | | Resolution | Substitute resolution approving construction of nonassessable public improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City construction cost estimated to be $9,065,185 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $10,942,814. | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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240148
| 0 | 5. | Resolution | Resolution authorizing area-wide and scattered sites sidewalk replacement at various areas and appropriating funds for these purposes with the city construction cost estimated to be $1,825,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $1,825,000.
Minutes note: Holly Rutenbeck - DPW | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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240149
| 0 | 6. | Resolution | Resolution authorizing the transfer of funds from the Street Improvement-State and/or Federal Aid Program to the Street Reconstruct or Resurface Program - Regular City Program for funding of local street improvements under the Local Roads Improvement Program, with the City cost of $5,934,646.46, with a grantor’s cost of $1,000,653.54 for a total estimated cost of $6,935,300.00.
Minutes note: Holly Rutenbeck - DPW | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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240058
| 0 | 7. | Appointment | Reappointment of Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic to the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District by the Mayor.
Minutes note: Ald. Dimitrijevic was present. | RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION | Pass | 5:0 |
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240059
| 0 | 8. | Appointment | Reappointment of Representative Kalan Haywood, II to the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District by the Mayor. (6th Aldermanic District) | RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION | Pass | 5:0 |
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240060
| 0 | 9. | Appointment | Reappointment of Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa to the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District by the Mayor.
Minutes note: Ald. Zamarripa was present. | RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION | Pass | 5:0 |
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240062
| 0 | 10. | Appointment | Reappointment of Michael D’Amato to the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District Board by the Mayor. (3rd Aldermanic District) | RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION | Pass | 5:0 |
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240094
| 0 | 11. | Appointment | Reappointment of Jackie Carter to serve as Municipal Port Director by the Mayor.
Minutes note: Jackie Carter was present. | RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION | Pass | 5:0 |
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240129
| 0 | 12. | Appointment | Reappointment of Kevin Muhs to serve as the City Engineer by the Mayor. | HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR | Pass | 5:0 |
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240130
| 0 | 13. | Appointment | Reappointment of Patrick Pauly to serve as the Superintendent of Water Works by the Mayor. | HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR | Pass | 5:0 |
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240078
| 0 | 14. | Resolution | Resolution directing the Department of Public Works, Operations Division-Forestry Services, to enforce the tall grass and weeds ordinance year-round.
Minutes note: Ald. Westmoreland said that tall grass is not being enforced and that he is looking to eliminate those eyes sores city wide except for No Mow May.
Danielle Rodriguez - DPW Operations - said that they will be ready to enforce it once the ordinance is changed. | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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240099
| 0 | 15. | Resolution | Resolution 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 West Forest Home (STH 24), USH 45 to 45th Street; and to set up funds for construction at an estimated total cost of $18,900,500 with an estimated City share of $454,020 and a grantor share of $18,446,480.
Minutes note: David Tapia - DPW | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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240101
| 0 | 16. | Resolution | Resolution 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 STH 32 (South 1st/East Pittsburgh/Milwaukee Street) from National Avenue to Saint Paul Avenue, with a total estimated cost increase for the project of $10,511,000, with an estimated Grantor share of $9,471,472 and an estimated City share of $1,039,528.
Minutes note: David Tapia - DPW | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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240102
| 0 | 17. | Resolution | Resolution 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, real estate acquisition, and construction of West National Avenue (STH 59) from South 39th Street to South 1st Street, with a total estimated cost increase for the project of $11,507,450, with an estimated Grantor share of $10,826,194, and an estimated City share of $681,256.
Minutes note: David Tapia - DPW | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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240104
| 0 | 18. | Resolution | Resolution 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 West Lisbon Avenue (STH 175) from North 46th Street to Appleton Avenue, with a total estimated cost increase for the project of $8,995,000, with an estimated Grantor share of $8,640,483, and an estimated City share of $354,517.
Minutes note: David Tapia - DPW | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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240106
| 0 | 19. | Resolution | Resolution 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 construction of East/West Howard Avenue from South 6th Street to South Clement Avenue in the 13th and 14th Aldermanic districts with a total estimated cost increase for the projects of $3,583,872, with an estimated Grantor share of $0, and an estimated City share of $3,583,872.
Minutes note: David Tapia - DPW | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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240107
| 0 | 20. | Resolution | Resolution 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 construction of West Walnut Street from North 20th Street to North 12th Street in the 15th Aldermanic district with a total estimated cost increase for the projects of $1,100,000, with an estimated Grantor share of $0, and an estimated City share of $1,100,000.
Minutes note: David Tapia - DPW | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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240108
| 0 | 21. | Resolution | Resolution 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 West Bluemound Road (USH 18) from North 106th Street to North 66th Street, with a total estimated cost increase for the project of $1,081,500, with an estimated Grantor share of $455,000, and an estimated City share of $313,250. Remaining $313,250 of additional costs to be funded by City of Wauwatosa.
Minutes note: David Tapia - DPW | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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240109
| 0 | 22. | Resolution | Resolution 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 STH 241 (South 27th Street) from the UPRR to STH 24 (Forest Home), with a total estimated cost increase for the project of $3,362,300 with an estimated Grantor share of $2,893,447 and an estimated City share of $468,853.
Minutes note: David Tapia - DPW | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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240111
| 0 | 23. | Resolution | Resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a document titled “Cost Sharing Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Milwaukee and the City of Greenfield” for the design and construction of South 43rd Street from West Cold Spring Road to West Howard Avenue; the City of Greenfield received Surface Transportation Program-Urban funding for the improvement of the roadway.
Minutes note: David Tapia - DPW | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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240112
| 0 | 24. | Resolution | Resolution 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 West Forest Home (STH 24) from South 45th Street to STH 241 (South 27th Street), with a total estimated cost increase for the project of $14,969,000, with an estimated Grantor share of $13,933,263 and an estimated City share of $1,035,737.
Minutes note: David Tapia - DPW | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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240069
| 0 | 25. | Resolution | Resolution relating to the cost participation and installation of traffic signal improvements under a Congestion Mitigation Air Quality project in various Aldermanic Districts at a total estimated cost of $738,626.83, with an estimated grantor share of $590,901.46, and an estimated City share of $147,725.37.
Minutes note: Scott Reinbacher - DPW | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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240116
| 0 | 26. | Resolution | Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works and Comptroller to execute a State Municipal Agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the optimization and retiming of traffic signals citywide and fund the project in various Aldermanic Districts with a total estimated cost of $6,690,000, with an estimated grantor share of $5,352,000, and an estimated City share of $1,338,000.
Minutes note: Scott Reinbacher - DPW | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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240103
| 0 | 27. | Resolution | Resolution relating to acceptance and execution of funding of a Green Solutions grant from the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District for the installation of permeable pavers in southerly parking lanes of East Linus Street from South Kinnickinnic Avenue to South Logan Avenue as part of the City’s 2024 street paving program, in the 14th Aldermanic District.
Minutes note: Robert Seleen - DPW | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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240105
| 0 | 28. | Resolution | Resolution relating to acceptance and execution of funding of a Green Solutions grant from the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District for the installation of a green alley located in the area bounded by West Congress Street, West Marion Street, North 62nd Street, North 63rd Street as part of the City’s 2024 alley reconstruction program, in the 2nd Aldermanic District.
Minutes note: Robert Seleen - DPW | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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240134
| 0 | 29. | Resolution | Resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute State/Municipal Agreement for a Replacement Lighting/Various City Locations Project with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for Area B (South of Juneau Avenue to Oklahoma Avenue, Lake Michigan to West City Limits), and to set up funds for design review and construction work at a
total estimated total cost of $2,505,000 with an estimated grantor share of $2,000,000 and City share of $505,000.
Minutes note: Eng Kie Lee - DPW | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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240135
| 0 | 30. | Resolution | Resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute State/Municipal Agreement for a Replacement Lighting/Various City Locations Project with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for Area B (South of Juneau Avenue to Oklahoma Avenue, Lake Michigan to West City Limits), and to set up funds for design review and construction work at a
total estimated total cost of $2,505,000 with an estimated grantor share of $2,000,000 and City share of $505,000.
Minutes note: Eng Kie Lee - DPW | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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240136
| 0 | 31. | Resolution | Resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute State/Municipal Agreement for a Replacement Lighting/Various City Locations Project with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for Area A (Center Street to Silver Spring Drive, Lake Michigan to 124th Street), and to set up funds for design review and construction work at a total estimated total cost of $3,705,000 with an estimated grantor share of $2,960,000 and City share of $745,000.
Minutes note: Eng Kie Lee - DPW | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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240110
| 0 | 32. | Resolution | Resolution authorizing the City Engineer to apply for a Federal Transportation Alternatives Program grant, with an 80 percent grantor share and a 20 percent local share.
Minutes note: Mike Amsden - DPW | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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240137
| 0 | 33. | Resolution | Resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a Project Agreement titled “State/Municipal Agreement for a Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) Project” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and to set up design review and procurement at a total estimated cost of $4,155,591.00 with an estimated City of Milwaukee share of $835,118.20 and a grantor share of $3,320,472.80.
Minutes note: Mike Amsden - DPW | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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240139
| 0 | 34. | Resolution | Resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a Project Agreement titled “State/Municipal Agreement for a Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) Project” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and to set up design at a total estimated cost of $440,000 with an estimated City of Milwaukee share of $88,000 and a grantor share of $352,000.
Minutes note: Mike Amsden and Kevin Muhs - DPW | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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240140
| 0 | 35. | Resolution | Resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a Project Agreement titled “State/Municipal Agreement for a Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) Project” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and to set up design at a total estimated cost of $403,744 with an estimated City of Milwaukee share of $80,749 and a grantor share of $322,995.
Minutes note: Mike Amsden - DPW | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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240141
| 0 | 36. | Resolution | Resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a 1st Revision State/Municipal Agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation to fund design and construction for the 20th Street Power Line and Beerline Trail Project.
Minutes note: Mike Amsden - DPW | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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240166
| 0 | 37. | Resolution | Resolution releasing a no vehicular access restriction on West McKinley Avenue between North Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and North Vel R. Phillips Avenue by Affidavit of Access Restriction Release
Minutes note: James Washington - DPW | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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240168
| 1 | 38. | Resolution | Resolution relative to the application, acceptance and expenditure of a Federal Transportation Alternatives Program grant and authorizing the appropriate City officials to execute all appropriate agreements.
Minutes note: Alyssa Remington - DCD | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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240173
| 0 | 39. | Resolution | Resolution authorizing the acceptance and expenditure of a grant from Wisconsin Department of Transportation to reimburse the City of Milwaukee for the marginal up-fitting costs associated with purchasing refuse packers which use compressed natural gas (CNG).
Minutes note: Chuck Schumacher - DPW | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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240188
| 0 | 40. | Resolution | Substitute 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: Per the request of the department. | HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR | Pass | 5:0 |
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231929
| 0 | 41. | Motion | Motion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relating to licenses.
Minutes note: Jim Cooney - License Division Manager
EDWARDS, Joseph K, Public Passenger Vehicle Driver's License Renewal Application. (Expired 2/28/2024)
Motion to denied by Ald. Westmorland, due to second non appearance.
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MUSTAFA, Freedom JOVONIA RAMEY, Public Passanger Vehicle Driver's License.
Motion to denied by Ald. Brostoff, due to non appearance.
5-0 | RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL | Pass | 5:0 |
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231983
| 0 | 42. | Communication | Communication from the Milwaukee Water Works relating to the notification provided to residents affected by lead service lateral removals and the quality of work provided by crews conducting those removals.
Minutes note: Ald. Zamarripa and Patrick Pauly - MWW Superintendent.
Mr. Pauly said that they have a long time contractor who has done work for PW for many years which had a challenging year in 2023 affecting projects on the north and south sides of the city. He added that they have recognized the concerns from the local aldermen and constituents, that multiple actions have been taken, that meetings were held but that some of the practices continued in the 2024. He also mentioned that the contractor has improved in many ways but still falling short on some of the projects. He also said that they are planning another meeting with the contractor and that the DPW Commissioner will be included and he welcomed anyone interested in sitting at this meeting.
Jerrel Kruschke joined the table.
Ald. Chambers requested to be added as a co-sponsor. There were no objections.
| HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR | Pass | 5:0 |
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240191
| 0 | 43. | Communication | Communication 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 and Mike Amsden - DPW
Ald. Bauman said the purpose of this file is to get periodic reports about permitees complying with the various provisions on the contracts. He added that program has been running for two weeks, that there is nothing to report yet, but that he wants to make sure that there is compliance with the distribution requirements, the sidewalk ridding provisions, the signage and marking on scooters, accessible scooters, etc.
Ald. Brostoff said that Lime has not been in compliance.
Mike Amden introduced Zachary Roder, the new Senior Transportation Planner. | HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR | Pass | 5:0 |
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| 0 | 44. | Communication | Communication from the Department of Public Works relating to the status of current and future operations.
Minutes note: Jerrel Kruschke appeared on behalf of Danielle Rodriguez and gave the following report:
-The Youth Apprenticeship Program (getting juniors and seniors in high school interested in the mechanics for the future)
-The Forestry Apprenticeship just closed with 31 applicants and 17 qualified.
-Both programs are fostering the next phase of new people coming into the organization, that they will continue developing the program around the City.
-The Clean & Green Program is completed and that last year they had 1,319 tons and this year 1,637 tons.
- Getting into the second mowing cycle of City owned properties and the second round of cleaning the sideways of freeways will get started next week.
| HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR | Pass | 5:0 |
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| 0 | 45. | Communication | Communication 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 and Jerrel Kruschke - DPW
Mr. Muhs gave the following report:
-The TID Project for Burnham Park public meeting was held on May 21st.
-The Sherman Blvd. project: is moving to the deign phase after the 3rd round of public meetings being held.
Ald. Bauman asked if there is any progress on Highland Blvd. with the DOT.
Mr. Muhs said that Highland Blvd. between 25th and 20th is one of the projects that is targeted for ARPA funds for Traffic Calming and that it is the last corridor for those funds. He added that they are working with the DOT to follow up the state requirements process to remap where the state highway goes because there is a conflict between the type of traffic calming that they wish to do and the state expectations for traffic flow. He added that they will be reducing to one lane on each direction and that there will be a public meeting for that remapping. | HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR | Pass | 5:0 |
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Joanna Polanco, Staff Assistant
Council Records Section
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Meeting Minutes Completed and Reviewed by Yadira Melendez/Staff Assistant. | | | |
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