Meeting Details

Meeting Name: COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 7/1/2026 1:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall, Room 301-B
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     Meeting convened at 1:35 pm

Minutes note: Alderman Stamper and and Alderwoman Moore welcomed a group of ten Common Council youth interns who are visiting different city departments to learn about local government. Alderwoman Moore explained that the internship program has been restructured so that interns visit every district to experience community work beyond office tasks.
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260341 01.AppointmentAppointment of Kristin Kurzka to the Business Improvement District #26 by the Mayor. (4th Aldermanic District)

Minutes note: Appeared Kristin Kurzka She shared her 22-year history working on Menomonee Valley redevelopment.
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260342 02.AppointmentAppointment of Sandra Armstrong to the Business Improvement District #26 by the Mayor. (4th Aldermanic District)

Minutes note: Appeared Sandra Armstrong She emphasized her passion for strengthening the commercial district and creating a safer, more vibrant community.
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260343 03.AppointmentAppointment of Deantrium King to the Business Improvement District #37 by the Mayor. (1st Aldermanic District)

Minutes note: Appeared Deantrium King Originally from Chicago, has lived in Milwaukee for 14 years and expressed a desire to build connectivity between businesses and residents.
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260335 04.ResolutionResolution appropriating up to $10,000 from the Economic Development Committee Fund for the Second District Back to School Festival.

Minutes note: Ald. Stamper requested a correction to the record to reflect that he is the official sponsor of the resolution. Alderman Chambers shared that the festival is scheduled for Sunday, August 30th, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Indigenous People Park (7301West Courtland Avenue). Last year's event served over 2,000 families with fully stuffed book bags, laptops, and calculators. Alderman Chambers noted that this year's event will likely include more partnerships and bike giveaways.
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260352 05.ResolutionResolution relating to the establishment of the Year 2027 Funding Allocation Plan.

Minutes note: Appeared Vanesa Carmona-Lewis (Associate Director DOA) Appeared Mario Higgins (Director of Community Development Grants Administration) Projected funding includes $14.8 million for CDBG, $4.3 million for HOME, $1.3 million for ESG, and $1.5 million for HOPWA, representing a slight decrease from previous years. Public hearings for the plan are scheduled for July 15th at St. Augustine's Preparatory Academy and July 16th at the DPW facility on 35th Street. Ald. Stamper encouraged his colleagues to check their emails to coordinate neighborhood outreach and promotion for these upcoming sessions.
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     Meeting adjourned at 1:58 pm Carmen O 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