Meeting Details

Meeting Name: PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/30/2026 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall Room 301-B
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260756 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 $8,100 for a total estimated cost of $8,100.

Minutes note: Appeared Holly Rutenbeck (DPW) 7th Aldermanic District N. 36th St. – W. Concordia Ave. to W. Townsend St. (ST211260138). Install traffic calming speed hump(s). No public testimony. Ald. Bauman moved approval. The motion was approved without objection
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260757 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 $80,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $1,025,000..

Minutes note: Appeared Holly Rutenbeck (DPW)
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260758 03.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 $7,769,319.36 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $13,382,478.70.

Minutes note: Appeared Holly Rutenbeck (DPW)
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260758 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 $7,769,319.36 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $13,382,478.70.

Minutes note: Appeared Holly Rutenbeck (DPW)
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260759 04.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 $204,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $3,185,000.

Minutes note: Appeared Holly Rutenbeck (DPW)
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260798 15.MotionSubstitute motion relating to the locations of various Milwaukee County Transit System bus stops.

Minutes note: Appeared Isabella Lemieux - MCTS, Bus Stop Program Coordinator Ms. Lemieux presented a motion to move bus stop ID 2282 at Burnham and West 4040 eastward by 115 feet to accommodate a project in West Milwaukee and improve safety by moving away from a driveway. Alderwoman Zamarripa raised concerns about the impact on a food truck zone with three spots near 43rd Street. Ms. Lemieux committed to reviewing the food truck zone map during the week to ensure no disruption.
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260773 06.CommunicationCommunication from various agencies relating to the manner in which infrastructure projects within the City of Milwaukee are chosen and how the likely impact of these projects is assessed.

Minutes note: Appeared Ald. Zamarripa Appeared Kevin Muhs (City Engineer, DPW) Appeared Jerrel Kruschke (Commissioner, DPW) Appeared Roberto Gutierrez ( Wis-DOT) Appeared Jeff Bohem (Wis-DOT) Appeared Kevin Shafer (Executive Director, MMSD) Alderwoman Zamarripa initiated a discussion on regarding how infrastructure projects are chosen and assessed, highlighting constituent frustration over simultaneous major closures in the South Side.
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260807 17.ResolutionSubstitute resolution directing the Department of Public Works to establish severe weather protocols to prevent flooding incidents in areas known to be prone to flooding.

Minutes note: Appeared Ald. Pratt Appeared Kevin Muhs (City Engineer, DPW) Appeared Jerrel Kruschke (Commissioner, DPW) Alderwoman Pratt and Ald. Coggs sponsor this file directing DPW to establish a severe weather protocol for flood-prone areas, specifically citing repeated flooding at 20th and Capitol caused by debris.
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260736 08.ResolutionResolution accepting control of six gateway sign locations from the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District and authorizing related agreements.

Minutes note: Appeared Jim Bohl (Director of Innovation) Appeared James Washington (Coordinator Manager, DPW) Appeared Jordan Schettle (Assistant City Attorney)
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260742 09.ResolutionResolution approving a Permanent Distribution Underground Easement with the Wisconsin Electric Power Company for a portion of the City-owned property at 3921 West Lincoln Avenue, in the 8th Aldermanic District.

Minutes note: Appeared Rosita Ross (DCD) Appeared Jordan Schettle (Assistant City Attorney)
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260752 010.ResolutionResolution authorizing the proper City officials to execute a Subordination of Rights in Land agreement and Conveyance of Rights in Land agreement to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, in the 8th and 10th Aldermanic Districts.

Minutes note: Appeared Sarah Jazdzyk (Milwaukee Water Works) Appeared Jordan Schettle (Assistant City Attorney)
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260734 011.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to fines for the theft of city streetlights and electric wires.HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIRPass5:0 Action details Video Video
260688 012.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Public Works relating to recent street light outages and the steps being taken to correct and prevent them.

Minutes note: Appeared Kevin Muhs (City Engineer, DPW) Appeared Jerrel Kruschke (Commissioner, DPW) Appeared Ald. Pratt Kevin Muhs reported a significant increase in streetlight wire theft, with 180 incidents in the past year, 75 of which occurred in August alone. DPW is experimenting with aluminum wiring and new locking mechanisms.
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260810 113.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the responsibility for removing litter in the tree border.

Minutes note: Appeared Kevin Muhs (City Engineer, DPW) Appeared Jerrel Kruschke (Commissioner, DPW) Appeared James Washington (Coordinator Manager, DPW) Appeared Thomas Wangerin (Director of Operations, DPW) Appeared Dave Gelting (LRB)
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260732 014.MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relating to licenses.

Minutes note: 04 FERGUSON, SR, Scott F, Agent for "FERGUSON TRANSPORTATION SERVICE LLC", Shuttle Vehicle License Application for "FERGUSON TRANSPORTATION SERVICE" at 1433 N WATER St. The applicant was present. The police report was read. The applicant said that the building code violations are not his. Individuals also present: Ald. Coggs asked the applicant to reach out to the municipal court to dispute the warrant and to come back after it is resolved. Ald. Bauman moved to hold the item to the call of the chair. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)
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260732 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relating to licenses.

Minutes note: LUCAS, Lance L Public Passenger Vehicle Driver’s License Application The applicant was not present. Ald. Westmoreland moved to hold the item to the call of the chair upon first nonappearance. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)
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260732 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relating to licenses.

Minutes note: MAYER, Jason R Public Passenger Vehicle Driver’s License Application The applicant was present. The police report was read. The applicant said that he is trying to make a good and decent living for he and his children as his Uber profile was cancelled due to his past convictions. He added that he has a public passenger vehicle driver's license from West Allis and that he had one from the City of Milwaukee prior his conviction but it lapsed. Individuals also present: Ald. Bauman said that he is concerned about speeding violations and driving without insurance after his release. The applicant said that those are not when he was driving passengers with Uber. He asked the committee for a second chance since he has been doing odds jobs here and there to support his family. Ald. Bauman asked the applicant if he has a job lined up as a driver. The applicant said that he does not but he is getting the tools to make it easier. Ald. Brower said that he is also in favor of second chances but this is a difficult case. Ald. Bauman moved approval. (Prevailed 4-1)
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260732 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relating to licenses.

Minutes note: Ald. Bauman moved approval of the file as amended. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)
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     Meeting Adjourned at 12:35 pm. Carmen Roman Staff Assistant This meeting can be viewed in its entirety through the City's Legislative Research Center at http://milwaukee.legistar.com/calendar.    Not available