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251879
| 0 | 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 $1,012,000 for a total estimated cost of $1,630,000.
Minutes note: Appeared Holly Rutenbeck (DPW)
2nd Aldermanic District
Alley between W. Fiebrantz Ave., W. Hope Ave., N. 62nd St., N. 63rd St.
(ST212240109). Concrete alley pavement reconstruction, replace some abutting walk or driveway approaches, grading, storm drainage facilities, and permeable pavement as necessary.
No public testimony.
Ald. Bauman moved approval. There were no objections.
6th Aldermanic District
Alley between W. Hopkins St., W. Townsend St., N. 22nd St., N. 23rd St.
(ST 212220116). Concrete alley pavement reconstruction, replace some abutting walk or driveway approaches, grading, storm drainage facilities, and permeable pavement as necessary.
No public testimony.
Ald. Westmoreland moved approval. There were no objections.
8th Aldermanic District
Alley between W. Greenfield Ave., W. Orchard St., S. 22nd St., S. 23rd St.
(ST 212220107). Concrete alley pavement reconstruction, replace some abutting walk or driveway approaches, grading, storm drainage facilities, and permeable pavement as necessary.
Patricia Doherty (LAS for Ald. Zamarripa) said they received an objection post card from one landlord. She added that Ald. Zamarripa is in full support of the project.
Ald. Brower moved approval. There were no objections.
10th Aldermanic District
W. Michigan St. — N. 35th St. to N. 37th St. (ext'd) (Including N. 36th St.- W. Michigan St. to W. Wisconsin Ave. (ST211240153). Concrete pavement reconstruction and asphalt pavement resurfacing, replace curb and gutter and sidewalk and driveway approaches where necessary, sodding (6 — 10 ft width tree border area) green infrastructure bioswales, and grading.
No public testimony.
Ald. Bauman moved approval. There were no objections.
15th Aldermanic District
Alley between W. Fond du Lac Ave., W. Meinecke St., W. Wright St., N. 22nd St., N. 23rd St. (ST212220118). Concrete alley pavement reconstruction, replace some abutting walk or driveway approaches, grading, storm drainage facilities, and permeable pavement as necessary.
No public testimony.
Ald. Westmoreland moved approval. There were no objections. | AMENDED | | |
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251879
| 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 $1,012,000 for a total estimated cost of $1,630,000.
Minutes note: Ald. Bauman moved approval as amended.
There were no objections. | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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251880
| 0 | 2. | 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 $267,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $1,551,000.
Minutes note: Appeared Holly Rutenbeck (DPW) | SUBSTITUTED | Pass | 5:0 |
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251880
| 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 $267,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $1,551,000. | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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251881
| 0 | 3. | 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 $42,513,574 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $57,951,316.
Minutes note: Appeared Holly Rutenbeck (DPW) | SUBSTITUTED | Pass | 5:0 |
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251881
| 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 $42,513,574 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $57,951,316. | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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250986
| 0 | 4. | Resolution | Resolution approving a first amendment to the lease agreement with TowerCo 2013 LLC for a portion of the parcel located at 3929 S. 6th Street, in the 13th Aldermanic District.
Minutes note: Appeared Jordan Schettle (ACA) | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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251882
| 0 | 5. | Resolution | Resolution extending the Active Streets for Businesses Program.
Minutes note: Appeared James Washington (DPW) | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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251884
| 0 | 6. | Resolution | Resolution relating to the application, acceptance and funding of a private property inflow and infiltration grant from the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District for a project in an area bounded by N. 53rd St. to N. 60th St. and W. Vienna Ave. to W. Capitol Dr. in the 7th aldermanic district.
Minutes note: Appeared Robert Seleen (DPW) | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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251777
| 0 | 7. | Resolution | Substitute resolution authorizing an amendment to the Water Service Agreement with the Village of Menomonee Falls.
Minutes note: Appeared Patrick Pauly (Water Works) | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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251860
| 0 | 8. | Resolution | Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a 1st Revision to a State/Municipal Agreement for a Transportation Alternatives Program project with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the Hopkins Protected Bike Lane project for a revision to the project limits.
Minutes note: Appeared Mike Amsden (DPW-Infrastructure) | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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251861
| 0 | 9. | Resolution | Resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a document titled “State/Municipal Financial Agreement for a State-Let Highway Project” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the installation of non-participating temporary street lighting on STH 181 (County Line Road to Mequon Road), and to set up funds for construction at an estimated total cost of $80,500 with 100% City share.
Minutes note: Appeared Jerrel Kruschke (DPW Commissioner) | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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251875
| 0 | 10. | Resolution | Substitute resolution relative to approval of an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement between the City of Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District for the purpose of establishing the terms and conditions for the River Skimmer Operation from 2026 to 2035.
Minutes note: Appeared Jerrel Kruschke (DPW Commissioner), Kurt Sprangers (DPW) | SUBSTITUTED | Pass | 5:0 |
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251875
| 1 | | Resolution | Substitute resolution relative to approval of an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement between the City of Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District for the purpose of establishing the terms and conditions for the River Skimmer Operation from 2026 to 2035. | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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251854
| 0 | 11. | Resolution | Resolution relating to expenditure of funds to be reimbursed by greater than anticipated revenue for the purchase of low-emission vehicles. | HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR | | |
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251701
| 0 | 12. | Resolution | Resolution relating to the construction, maintenance, and funding of Stella’s Playground, Milwaukee’s first universally accessible and inclusive playground.
Minutes note: Appeared Jerrel Kruschke (DPW Commissioner), Rese Schneider, Elizabeth Schneider (Parents of Stella Schneider), Elizabeth Mueller.
Rese Schneider (Stella’s mom) shared that Stella was diagnosed with a cancerous brain tumor in July 2023.
Post-surgery, Stella lost major abilities (walking, talking, swallowing,smiling) and has slowly regained some function, with a long and uncertain road ahead. In summer 2024 at Reservoir Park, while using a walker, Stella told her mom, “Mom, playgrounds aren’t for me,” which became the catalyst for creating an inclusive playground. The main goal is to create the City of Milwaukee’s first universal accessible and inclusive (adaptive) playground so kids like Stella can feel “this park is for me.” | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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251808
| 0 | 13. | Ordinance | An ordinance relating to the amendment of the Official Map of the City of Milwaukee.
Minutes note: Appeared Dessalegn Bekele (DPW Engineer), Jerrel Kruschkee (DPW Commissioner) | RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE | Pass | 5:0 |
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251809
| 0 | 14. | Communication | Communication from the Department of Public Works relating to Spring leaf collection.
Minutes note: Appeared Jerrel Kruschkee (DPW Commissioner), Rick Meyers (DPW Sanitation Services Manager)
Fall timing recap: snow fell Nov 29; rake-out deadline had been extended from the typical Nov 15 to Nov 30 (right before the storm). Spring rake-out period discussed as March 1–March 15, with DPW operations to begin consolidation/collection after that.
DPW goal is to quickly remove the remaining leaves not collected in the fall.
DPW noted they have continued opportunistic leaf pickup since December through January when conditions allowed, mainly responding to larger pile requests.
DPW to schedule a follow-up discussion around June to review spring outcomes and decide whether to use bagging/no-parking approaches in the fall. | RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE | Pass | 5:0 |
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251664
| 0 | 15. | Motion | Motion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relating to licenses.
Minutes note: Sarfraz, Muhammad Public Passenger Vehicle Drivers License Application.
The applicant was present.
The police report was read.
The committee considered Mohammed Sarfraz’s application for a taxi driver’s license, noting his status as a convicted sex offender and the public safety responsibilities tied to such licensure.
Individuals also present:
Atty. Gresham (OCA) explained that legal standards on licensing decisions are subject to employment law, with a need to show a substantial relationship between the conviction and the license. The case was reviewed despite being an old one due to registry status.
Sarfraz stated that he did not get a fair trial, he confirmed his conviction, said that he has served his sentence, and claimed that he has learned from treatment. He also discussed with the committee members his family responsibilities and difficulty finding a job.
Committee members questioned the applicant about his sense of accountability and the risks posed to passengers, as well as limitations in taxi oversight versus rideshares.
Ald. Coggs stated that they did not hear sufficient acceptance/acknowledgement and “redemptive” reflection from the applicant to build confidence in public safety and emphasized unwillingness to risk the City.
Ald. Taylor highlighted the lasting impact on survivors and urged the committee not to lose sight of survivor realities.
Ald. Coggs passed the gabel to Ald. Westmoreland to make a motion.
Ald. Coggs move denial. (Prevailed 4-1)
| AMENDED | Pass | 4:1 |
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